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By Garth Snow The Riverside Gardens splash pad opened with a splash. Schoolchildren circled the concrete surrounding the water park and playground equipment. Impatient toddlers wandered along the limestone play creek that carries the water from the splash pad. Leo-Cedarville town and school leaders, and other supporters waited for a moment at the microphone, or to nod in acknowledgement of other speakers. Town Council President John Clendenen quickly summed up years of work on the $800,000 project, which also includes three horseshoe pits, two sand volleyball pits and additional, ADA-compliant concrete paths. It’s just a pond and a pavilion away from the Cedarville Reservoir, and a short walk from the center of town. “On behalf of the Town
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Council and the Leo-Cedarville Foundation, we’d like to thank the Park Board for all their hard work to bring this park to our town,� he said. “Three years ago I challenged the Park Board to bring additional recreational opportunities to our park and I think they answered that challenge in
a big way,â€? he said. “I’d like to especially thank our town manager, Peggy Garton. From the original grant application to the planting of the owers, her attention to detail has really had a big impact on this project.â€? “Leo/Cedarville is more than just a place,â€? he said. “It’s where we live
our lives, we raise our children, we work and we play. And now, more than ever, our parks will help deďŹ ne who we are.â€? Park Board President Mark Hamilton said the project “brings all kinds of activities for all ages.â€? “Promoting health is the main idea of this project,â€? he said.
It’s a dog’s world — about a hundred feet square. “Everybody’s walking dogs in town, lots of people, but they had no place to run and roam,â€? said Dan Holmes, the president of the Friends of Huntertown Parks, “And we provided a place for them.â€? Dogs can enjoy the wide open spaces and the canine playground equipment of the new Huntertown dog park while dog owners enjoy the cost: Free. “The ďŹ rst phase of it is ďŹ nished,â€? Holmes said. “Our hope is that we can build a second one and then have a division of dogs by weight.â€? The ďŹ rst phase measures a hundred feet on each side, with a 15-by-20 staging area. “Then you get your doggy bags, etc., and then go into the open area and then it’s off-leash,â€?
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Holmes said. “There’s a posted set of rules, it’s open to the public, it’s all free,� he said. “We just ask them to clean up after their dog and observe the rules, and everybody have fun.� Dogs might wander over a wooden bridge, jump onto tables, or leap over an adjustable bar. Just the bridge might have cost $1,200 from a catalog. Holmes said he and others built all the See PARK, Page A3
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Northeast Indiana will see a brand-new police agency begin operations in the coming weeks. Not one that serves a community or county, but one sworn to speciďŹ cally protect Parkview Health. The nonproďŹ t health system is forming its own police department in an effort to provide a higher level of security at Parkview’s hospitals in the region. But unlike traditional police forces, law enforcement would only be a small part of the overall mission for these police ofďŹ cers. “If something rises to the level that we need to take action, we would, and they would be certiďŹ ed and trained to do that,â€? said Tom Rhoades, Parkview’s director of security and a chief architect of the initiative.
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Sweetwater completes $18 million upgrade By Peter Ambrose pambrose@kpcmedia.com
Chuck Surack is not resting on his laurels. The founder and CEO of Sweetwater Sound is already looking ahead at plans for new upgrades now that the company has just completed an $18 million expansion of the global headquarters in Fort Wayne. Sweetwater added about 132,000 square feet of space to the campus at U.S. 30 and Kroemer Road to accommodate a new warehouse, a larger sales
department, a new conference hall and more music classrooms. “The growth is just phenomenal,” Surack said. The musical instrument and equipment dealer, which does most of its business online, built the new warehouse to greatly increase storage capacity, and separated the shipping and receiving operations into their own buildings to increase efficiency. Surack described how the company started with three loading docks at its original facility on Bass Road. Business increased,
and so did traffic in and out of those docks until Sweetwater outgrew the building. When the company moved to the current U.S. 30 campus in 2006, it had triple the number of loading docks. As business continued to grow, Sweetwater again needed more space and ran into more logistical issues. So the new 54,000-squarefoot warehouse was added as part of the overall expansion that began with a groundbreaking in 2012. The actual construction didn’t begin until about six months later.
The facility was completed in December and serves primarily as the receiving operation, taking in incoming products and items, many of them large, and storing them. The original warehouse located next door functions primarily for shipping products. Splitting the operations helps improve logistics with shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS. “By having them in separate dedicated spaces it works much, much better,” Surack said. The two warehouses are linked by a sophisticated conveyor system that was built to move smaller items in the original facility and expanded to about double its capacity with the addition of the new center. According to Surack, Sweetwater Sound stores about 30,000 different products, many of them guitars of varying brands, including big names such as Gibson and Fender. He said the company sells an average of 1,000 guitars a week. About 52,000 were sold last year, and he expects to sell even more this year. The company is also the exclusive dealer of Yamaha pianos in northern Indiana. As sales have grown at Sweetwater, so, too, has the number of staff
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Sweetwater Sound founder Chuck Surack said the music instrument and equipment dealer sold about 52,000 guitars last year.
members. More than 700 employees now work at the headquarters following the expansion, up from about 200 when it opened in 2006. In addition to the new warehouse, about 78,000 square feet of space for offices and other uses was built. The company’s 230 sales engineers were moved in May to a larger second-floor area that can handle about twice that number. Sweetwater’s music academy was widened to provide more space for the increasing number of students seeking
instrument lessons at the campus. It was renamed the Academy of Music and Technology to incorporate the training in sound equipment the company also provides. A new conference hall and sales engineer training areas were also added. About another 25,000 square feet of space will sit empty for now, a blank canvas that can be developed to suit other needs as they arrive, such as holding more sales engineers or marketing personnel. He said the enlarged campus can support up to 1,000 workers.
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playground equipment in one day, at a cost of $150. The park continues to take shape. Parking for about 10 vehicles is available at a stoned covered area along Woods Road, with a concrete trail leading to the dog park. Visitors should not follow the construction entrance through adjoining private property along Old Lima Road. “So far it’s been well received and everybody’s enjoying it,â€? Holmes said. Contributions made it all possible. “In fact I got a contribution today from a husky-malamute group that somebody from Fort Wayne contacted, and I don’t know where they’re located but they originated in Littleton, Colo., and they sent us a check for $750,â€? Holmes said. “They had a silent auction and they thought they were going to raise at least $500, and they ended up raising $750, and we got that check today.â€? Nutro Co. awarded the Friends of Huntertown Parks a $2,000 grant, through its Room to Run Dog Park Appreciation Project. “Without that the dog park probably would not have gotten done,â€? said Steve Fortriede, the parks group’s treasurer who applied for the grant. Nutro manufactures several lines of dog food and Greenies brand dental chews and related pet products. “From the very beginning, we have been determined to build a park where the whole community can come together, interact, socialize and enjoy the outdoors,â€? Fortriede said in a Nutro news release. “We now have the opportunity to extend those beneďŹ ts not only to adults and children, but to our canine friends as well.â€? The group plans to complete the amphitheatre and other park improvements this season. Tax-deductible contributions are welcome. Mail contributions to: Friends of Huntertown Parks Inc., P.O. Box 142, Huntertown, IN 46748. For further information, call Holmes at 437-8358. “They can call me with any questions on the park, not just the dog park, but on what we’re trying to do in the whole park. It’s going to be a community park,â€? Holmes said. The Huntertown Town Council entrusted the 27.5-acre property to the nonproďŹ t group in March 2013. By that summer, trails had been cleared through the woods. The foundation of a three-tier amphitheatre took shape. Picnic tables are in place. With the return of construction-friendly weather, the group completed horse-
The Jesters, a University of Saint Francis performing arts program for people with disabilities, is offering summer sessions on the following Tuesdays: July 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Sept. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m., with all sessions but Aug. 19 held in the dance studio at the back of the university’s North Campus at 2702 Spring St. The Aug. 19 session will be in the Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication on Leesburg Road. The summer program costs $30. Scholarships are available. The registration deadline is July 25, and the program is limited to the ďŹ rst 30 registered participants. For registration forms or more information, contact director Allison Ballard at allis2b@yahoo.com or 745-3107; or Molly McGowan at the USF School of Creative Arts at 399-7700, ext. 8001.
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shoe pits and gaga pits. “It’s Israeli dodge ball,â€? Holmes explained. “And all the schools have them, and they say at recess time they’re all full. Kids just love it.â€? “In the next week or so we’ll be ďŹ nishing the amphitheatre,â€? Holmes said. “We have a milelong walk path now that’s seven feet wide. We have the dog park in. We have one picnic area, a second one will go in here shortly. And then we have two pavilions going up in the next couple weeks. We’re investigating restrooms, and we’re looking at a baseball diamond, volleyball and basketball. All scheduled
in Phase 1, this summer into the fall.â€? Three entrances lead to 1,486 feet of trails through the woods. About a third of the path is barklined. Fortriede said the pieces are falling together now that heavy equipment can reach the park again. The core committee also includes Bob O’Neal, Sue Gongwer and Pat Freck. “We brought in some other people, too,â€? Fortriede said. “We tried to take individual pieces like the horseshoe or the gaga pits and the baseball ďŹ eld and so forth and get one person to head it up and get it done.â€? The ďŹ rst playground
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“It’s almost like we hope they never have to step into that police role, that they can just perform the service end of the job for all the time.” — Tom Rhoades, Parkview Health director of security Academy in Plainfield. The hiring process is moving a little slower than Rhoades would like. He had hoped to be done by April, but he said it was important to be deliberate and find the right people for the job. Rhodes is looking for candidates with law-enforcement experience and
training, CPR training and important personality qualities allowing them to balance police duties with working in a health-care environment that requires good interpersonal skills. “With every police officer, you’re looking for good moral character, integrity, honesty. But beyond that, we’re digging into, ‘What kind of heart do you have? Do you have a heart for service to others above all else?’” he said. “It’s really a unique blend to find the right person for these roles.” The screening process for Parkview officer candidates is similar to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s, including background investigations and psychological evaluations. The candidates also face evaluation by two separate interview panels, one composed of Parkview security officials and the other made up of hospital leaders. The new officers will join Parkview’s staff of approximately 90 security personnel, though with one key difference: The officers will be armed, hence the careful scrutiny and training. “I’m committed to making sure those firearms are going into the hands of trained and certified police officers,”
Rhoades said. He feels having such an armed force for the health network can mitigate trouble at the facilities by stopping altercations or crimes. The officers are authorized to make arrests and transport suspects to local jails. They’ll also be ready to face serious and potentially violent emergencies, such as the possibility of a gunman attacking one of the hospital campuses. Rhoades said in a massshooting situation, an on-site police force would be able to respond more quickly than those from surrounding jurisdictions. “Waiting four, five, six minutes for law enforcement to respond is really not acceptable anymore. Most active-shooter scenarios are over in that time,” he said. And in the event of an emergency or disaster at one of the hospitals, Parkview police officers will be prepared to coordinate with officers from local, county and state police departments. Rhoades has been developing working relationships with area law-enforcement agencies and would like to further that by having his officers eventually participate in annual in-service training sessions with other departments. He’s a former police captain who served 18 years with the FWPD until he stepped down in 2007. He has been Parkview’s security director since 2008.
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However, he doesn’t anticipate his department will have to respond to many criminal or violent situations. He sees the officers mostly performing similar service duties as the security staff, including assisting EMTs, helping patients and visitors get around the hospital or providing traffic assistance. “It’s almost like we hope they never have to step into that police role, that they can just perform the service end of the job for all the time,” he said. Parkview Health is the first hospital network in Indiana to form its own police force after the General Assembly passed a law in 2013 allowing them to do so. The bill was authored by state Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn. As other hospitals start exploring adding their own police departments, Rhoades said they have been following Parkview’s progress and have sought the organization’s input. Parkview is funding the formation of its police agency from its security department budget. Rhoades said some changes were made to keep costs from increasing over last year’s budget. “There are some initial costs up-front for equipment and things, but overall it’s going to be cost-neutral,” he said. Rhoades’ security administrative team is working with Parkview’s human-resources department in the recruiting and hiring process, as well as determining pay, disciplinary and other employee matters with the new department. A deputy chief will oversee each of the sites.
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Dare to Dream Ranch adds wheelchair ramp Dare to Dream Youth Ranch has completed a wheelchair ramp and loading platform to assist disabled children in mounting horses. Lisa Savino, special needs coordinator for Dare to Dream, said, “The ramp and platform are huge and very sturdy, which is very important when you’re working with disabled children and helping them onto the horses.” “This a dream come true for many of us here at the Ranch,” she said. Dare to Dream Youth Ranch is at 6020 W. Wallen Road. Visit daretodreamyouthranch.org or call 489-3859. In a news release, the ranch said the camp and platform comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. In addition to assisting children with disabilities, the ramp will serve as the loading platform for all children who ride at The Ranch. The wheelchair approach ramp length totals more than 40 feet, and the main platform spans 20 feet wide by 14 feet deep to serve as a loading area and also as an observation deck for staff and observers of the riders. The ramp is also covered to provide shade
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Celebrity chef Christine Ha will help judge the efforts of four local home chefs during a benefit for The League for the Blind & Disabled. Ha, the winner of Fox network’s “MasterChef” Season 3, will preside over “Cooking Blind with Master Chef Christine Ha” starting at noon Sunday, Sept. 7, at IPFW. Tickets are on sale for $45. Visit ipfw.edu/tickets or call 481-6555. Ha battled the clock and coped with her blindness during the televised contest in which judges sorted through 18 contestants between the third episode and the 20th episode and season finale’ on Sept. 10, 2012. Fort Wayne home chef Natalie Eggeman was among the loyal audience. “So many of us watch these episodes and we kind of daydream about what it would be like to compete,” said Eggeman, the League board member who suggested the local event and arranged for Ha’s visit. “She’s just a neat person, and there are some people you root for,” Eggeman said. “She was
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never a back-stabber. She seemed to care about the other competitors, but she also had the drive to win.” Ha has written a book and is busy with her own TV show and celebrity cooking events, but Eggeman said Ha embraced the Fort Wayne invitation. “She’s very cool,” Eggeman said. “And as soon as we invited her, she just got very excited about it.” “I told her it’s just a perfect fit for the League,”
Eggeman said, “because we want to empower those with disabilities and who better to do that than Christine, who has her own disability, and look what she accomplished.” The four top finishers in a July cook-off will compete before a live audience at Rhinehart Music Center in Auer Hall at IPFW. Ha and two other judges will choose the winner, who will win a See CHEF, Page A9
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“The youth services program here is probably one of the closest to my own heart,” said David Nelson, president and CEO of the League for the Blind & Disabled. “When you can influence how kids develop, you’ve got a pretty good shot at having an impact,” he said. The League is directing income from the Cooking Blind fundraiser to the youth program, which serves clients with significant disabilities, from birth to age 21. “We’re serving kids primarily from low-income families, almost exclusively,” he said. “We have very few resources for it, and so we have to subsidize this single program to the tune of about $48,000 this year alone.” “This fundraiser helps cover that gap in funding
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and what needs to change for folks in that situation. Don’t talk to me. They’re the experts. Talk to them,” he said. “So here the expert is the people we’re serving, and we’re the help. And I like that. I think that’s the right way to do it.” That’s why qualified people with disabilities make up 70 percent of the staff, he said, and why a majority of the board of directors are people with disabilities. He said common attitudes toward those with disabilities range from pity to hero worship, and both are negatives. As an example, he listed the response to a blind person crossing a street. “They learned that skill. They were taught it See FUNDING, Page A9
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CHEF from Page A6 cash prize of $1,000. Eggeman had some advice for the 48 chefs who enter the July cook-off. “Don’t be nervous. Everyone competing is a home cook,â€? she said. “We know it’s not necessarily going to be easy, and everyone’s going to have a few problems. Even when the professionals do it, they have issues. When you’re being timed and you want to make your best dish, all the pressure makes it less easy than when you’re cooking in your own home. But that’s what’s so much fun about it.â€? Home chefs should apply as soon as possible. Contact Judi Loomis, the League’s marketing director, at judi@ the-league.org or call 441-0551. Preliminary rounds will be held July 7-10, with the semiďŹ nal round at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
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July 11, at Ivy Tech. Spectator admission is free. Home chefs pay $50 each to enter the contest. The ďŹ nal night of the July cook-off will provide a video feed to larger rooms near the culinary arts cooking stations. Tickets to the September event will be available that evening. Four professional chefs also will compete the afternoon of Sept. 7. Each will be blindfolded. “But we’re using the word ‘compete’ very loosely because it’s more for those chefs to ďŹ nd out just how difďŹ cult it is for Christine Ha to cook blind,â€? Eggeman said. Any chef who is up to the challenge may contact Loomis. Professional chefs must be sponsored. David A. Nelson, the president and CEO of the League, said “Cooking Blindâ€? has a dual purpose. “It is a fundraising event for us, but when we do events we also like to
FUNDING from Page A7 by highly skilled people. But the fact is people cross streets every day,� he said. “So why do we single that out, when there are so many other things that people who are blind contribute, or people who are deaf can do to contribute, or people who use wheelchairs contribute? Why do we focus on those everyday things that everybody does?� “There are very few things that people with disabilities can’t do with the right knowledge, skills, equipment and training,� Nelson said. The League for the Blind & Disabled traces its history to 1946, when the Community Chest explored the best way to serve the blind. The League was incorporated
in 1951. An interim group brought Helen Keller to Fort Wayne in 1948. “Nobody here knew that. We had lost our history,� said Nelson, who took his current position in 1990. “We were moving stuff and cleaning stuff and we found all the original newspaper articles from back in the ’40s and ’50s, in a box in the basement,� he said. “We had lost that. No one even knew we had done that, and we found it in a box in the basement in 1990. And for me it was a treasure, to get that piece of our history back.� For details of the League’s history and services, visit the-league. org.
showcase our values,� Nelson said. “And here we believe of course that the people we serve are capable of just about anything. They have a disability; that doesn’t mean they can’t do stuff. And so people like Christine are a good role model, they’re a good example of how we view the people we serve — successful, top of their career.� “Here’s somebody at the top of her world, totally blind, and she ends up winning the MasterChef,� Nelson said. “So this is a fundraiser, but it’s also a chance to showcase the ability of people with disabilities.� Nelson said Eggeman is a home cooking enthusiast. “Evidently this is a big hobby,� he said. “She follows the MasterChef program, she saw Christine work, and it was her idea.� “This is a pretty complicated event to do,� he said.
“If you have somebody who’s cooking and you want to sell tickets to it, you can’t just have them onstage cooking and 30 minutes of silence. I mean everybody goes home at that point.� “The professional chefs are not necessarily competing against each other as much as it’s a demonstration,� Nelson said. “They’re going to have to do whatever they do blindfolded. My guess is we’re gonna see a few things you might not see if they weren’t blindfolded.� Ha also will demonstrate her own cooking techniques for the audience. In a news release, the League said Ha lost her vision to neuromyelitis optica, in which a person’s own immune system attacks the optic nerves and the spinal cord. For more information on Ha’s accomplishments since MasterChef, visit theblindcook.com.
New duties for two nurses Lutheran Health Network ofďŹ cials announced the promotion of two nurses to high-ranking leadership positions. Tapped to move into the role of vice president of regional service line development, Krista Quinones has been working in this capacity on an interim basis since February. Angie Logan has accepted the newly created position of assistant chief nursing ofďŹ cer at Lutheran Hospital. Quinones most recently worked as the director of Lutheran Hospital’s STAT Transfer Center, critical care ground transport, Lutheran Air and trauma services. Her primary responsibility will be to look for ways to partner with regional hospitals and physicians through new or existing services. Quinones has worked for LHN since 1991 when she started as a student nurse at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Logan was presented with the Heart Failure Nurse Maven Award in 2013 by The Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium and has presented at various national heart failure conferences. Employed at Lutheran Hospital since 2000, Logan began as the heart failure coordinator in 2009 and advanced to nurse manager in 2011. She received her associate degree in 2004 from Purdue University at IPFW. She is enrolled in a master’s program for leadership and management at Western Governors University, based in Salt Lake City.
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Summer’s time to ‘Share the Road’ Officials from Parkview Trauma Centers, the City of Fort Wayne, the Indiana State Police, and other partnering agencies joined in reminding motorists, cyclists and runners that it’s important for everyone to “Share the Road” this time of year. As part of the announcement, the Parkview Trauma Centers team distributed more than 200 helmets to the students at East Wayne Street Head Start. “As the temperature warms up, Parkview Trauma Centers see a high number of trauma-related injuries that involve those riding bicycles or motorcycles causing serious, if not life-threatening injuries,” said Lisa Hollister, program manager, Parkview Trauma Centers. “Encouraging motorists to allow extra space on the roadways can prevent the life-threatening injuries we see every day.” “The Share the Road campaign emphasizes a number of very important traffic safety initiatives which, in turn, helps promote the Indiana State Police’s overall goal of public safety,” said Sgt.
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the next several months. A vehicle donated by Evans Toyota has also been wrapped with a creative design reminding motorists to be aware of their surroundings. Organizers offered these safety tips for motorists. Stay at least three feet from bicycles, one full lane of driving width for motorcycles. When turning across traffic, look carefully. Turn on your lights at dusk to help cyclists and other motorists see you. When passing a bicycle, hug the center line and pass at 15 mph or less. If no vehicles are approaching from the other direction, cross the center line slightly to allow the cyclist more room. When parking along a street, check for cyclists before opening the car door. A horse and buggy averages between 5 mph and 8 mph. A horse is not a machine. Motorists should use care when driving close or passing a buggy as horses can be unpredictable. Organizers offered
these motorcycling safety tips. Always wear a helmet that fits correctly. Know your bike’s limits. Stick to posted speed limits. Don’t tailgate other vehicles. Always use your signals and remember to turn them off. Be respectful of other drivers. Don’t weave through traffic or drive on the shoulder. Organizers offered these bicycling safety tips: Wear a bike helmet at all times. Don’t text and ride. Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals. Keep brakes, lights, reflectors, horn or bell, and all safety devices in good working condition. Learn and use hand signals for turns and stops. Keep both hands on the handle-bars, except to signal a turn or stop. Avoid riding after dark. If you must ride after dark, use a headlight and reflectors, and wear lightcolor clothing. Never hold on to a truck, car or other moving vehicles.
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Vitality Awards applaud health awareness efforts The McMillen Center for Health Education honored John McMillen with the 2014 Janus Award. Awards in four other categories also were presented May 15 at the Landmark Centre. The McMillen family helped to found the McMillen Center. “Their efforts to encourage healthy activities include investment in youth sports, community parks and education,” the agency said in a news release. “We enjoy when John comes to tour the center and to see how we are doing and what new programs we are offering,” said Holli Seabury, McMillen Center CEO. “John’s business experience allowed him to see the strategic need for our second interactive video conferencing studio. As school field trip budgets decrease, we have had an increase in distance learning programs. We are able to teach anywhere in the world through our studios and expand the Center’s reach.” The Health Education Award, sponsored by Parkview Physicians Group-Cardiology, is awarded to those who work to instill the value of health and wellness as a way of life, and partner with the McMillen Center in that mission. The 2014 recipient is Suzy Beard, of Matthew 25. The Wellness Award, sponsored by Physicians Health Plan, recognizes people who advance knowledge about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The 2014 co-recipients are Sue Ehinger, Parkview Health, and Nancy Louraine, Turnstone. The Prevention Award recognizes people working to prevent health issues through their advocacy, education and other outreach efforts. The 2014 recipient is Marita Dwight-Smith, the director of the Breast Diagnostic Center. The Student Ambassador Award recognizes a young adult who received McMillen Center programming while in school and who feels that the programming helped them to decide to pursue a health related career. The 2014 recipient is Ashley Anglin, an IPFW dental hygiene graduate, who also receives $500 toward her education costs.
Kids’ asthma camp July 16 Parkview Community Asthma Program will host an asthma day camp on Wednesday, July 16, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. for children 9 to 11. The event is sponsored by Parkview Hospital Randallia. The free event will be held at the Parkview Center for Healthy Living, Southeast, 3350 E. Paulding Road. Space is limited. Visit parkview.com/en/community/
events for a registration form. Email completed registration forms to Deb. Lulling@parkview.com. Campers will learn about asthma and its treatment, including: how asthma affects the lungs; the early warning signs of an asthma episode; the importance of eating healthy and exercising; how to avoid triggers; and how to handle an asthma episode.
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Youth council issues call Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is seeking applicants for his Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for the 2014-15 school year. The council’s vision is to be a service-learning group of youth members. The members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging their peers, creating innovative solutions, and working on projects. The program also includes panel discussions, guest speakers, and the opportunity to be involved in a special event. Applications will be
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The American Cancer Society held two Relays for Life in Allen County this year, and is working on the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The East Allen County Relay for Life was held June 21-22 at New Haven High School. Relay for Life for West Allen County was held May 17-18 at Summit Middle School in Aboite Township. Four Relays were held in Allen County last year.
At least 33 teams and 221 participants raised more than $21,000 for the East Allen event. The West Allen event raised at least $33,000. “We saw 19 teams come out to the track that day, and it was brutally cold. It was a great turnout despite the weather,� said Melissa Stevens, an American Cancer Society staff member. The American Cancer Society for northeast Indiana also announced that the 16th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will be held at a new venue this year. The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Parkview Field. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/ fortwaynein to register, donate or follow the fundraising progress. The running tally as of May 28 was $27,646.16 pledged to 38 teams and 89 partic-
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Fundraiser also builds awareness Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s Lapper & Survivors Day 2014 united new and familiar faces to raise money, build awareness and support Cancer Services’ mission. Donations from more than 900 supporters helped to raise more than $69,000. The money will go toward programs and services to help people in the community who are affected by cancer. A record 53 teams and more than 560 walkers participated. Pinkie Louden, who was the top fundraiser for the event, brought in $2,570 in donations. Ella Miller sang the national anthem. Kim Fislar gave the keynote address. The Bishop Luers Dance Team and their coach, Cindy Figel, performed a â€œďŹ‚ash mobâ€? at the event. Cancer Services thanked 20 sponsors for their help. Last year, more than 2,600 local people with cancer and their families received emotional support and practical resources for their cancer journey through Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. The agency helps people who live in Allen and 10 nearby counties.
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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers. Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage. Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell. Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value. And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -- as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold. What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?
There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks. MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs. By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company. “Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer. What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer. We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”
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they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property. It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.” MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.” Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake. Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property. Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.” MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” What does a real estate investor like Mike MacDonald do with the houses he
buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -- making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.” With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history. His most popular owner financing “If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”
out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.” “We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor. These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.” Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down. “We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald. Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not! “President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.” Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 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.) For more information or to view a list of properties for sale, just visit www.SummitCityInvestments.com 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Phone (260) 267-0760 -----------------
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Semipro squads chase title, share values By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Ryan Townsend and Karen Martin-Coleman share a vision for semi-pro football in Allen County. Both coaches want the players to excel on the field, gain exposure for their next opportunity, and act as role models and mentors in the community. Both want to bring a Cross Roads Football League championship to town. That’s where the agreement ends. Martin-Coleman owns the Indiana Cardinals. That team survived the Midwest Football League but sat out the 2013 season. Townsend coaches and owns the Allen County Lions, which arose last year during the Cardinals’ absence. The Cardinals are back. The Lions are standing their ground. Both teams have their sights on the
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league title. “I’m not sure people realize what the Martins and I are doing for this town,” Townsend said. “This is the first time we’ve had two semi-pro football teams in Fort Wayne in the same league.” The title chase will be a good show, said Townsend, who played with many of today’s
Cardinals in years past. Townsend played for South Side High School, then played 15 years in semi-pro, first with the Fort Wayne Flyers and closing with five years with the Cardinals. Among his Cardinals teammates was Courtney Martin, who at age 35 still plays cornerback and defensive back for the
Cardinals. “We’re a veteran team. They’re a young team. We’ve been around the block a couple times,” Martin said. “They all have something to prove, and we’re gonna try not to let them prove that statement that they’re trying to make.” Martin, who played for South Side and then for three years in the Marine Corps, said he’s still young enough to deliver and absorb the hits of tackle football. “I really don’t feel it on Saturday,” he said. “Sunday morning I might be a little tender. But once I get off the bed and get going, I’m back to normal.” He is not the team’s senior player. Nor is his brother, Corey Martin, who is 39. The brothers owe their continuing football careers to their team owner. She is also the See SEMIPRO, Page A15
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SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL LINEUP Allen County Lions Ryan Townsend, head coach and owner Practice: Field behind former Village Woods Middle School, Werling Drive and Maple Grove Avenue, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Home games: 4 p.m. Saturdays, Miami Middle School, 8100 Amherst Drive, in the Waynedale section of Fort Wayne. Admission $5. For the team history, philosophy and roster, visit allencountylions.org. Indiana Cardinals Karen Martin-Coleman, owner H.C. Storey, head coach Practice: McMillen Park, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Home games: Saturdays, 4 p.m., Lakeside Middle School, 2100 Lake Ave. Admission $5. Watch for team updates at incardinals.webs.com. Both teams play in the Cross Roads Football League. The teams met June 14 on the Cardinals’ field, with the Cardinals prevailing 38-20. The teams will face off again Aug. 2 on the Lions’ field. For a list of all 18 teams and a full league schedule, visit crossroadsfootballleague. com. Cardinals owner Karen Martin-Coleman of Fort Wayne is the league commissioner.
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SEMIPRO from Page A14 league commissioner. She is also their mom. “My oldest son, Corey, was a running back at Concordia and played at Ball State, and I guess he never got done with it because he’s still playing here now,” MartinColeman said. “The Cardinals have been around since 2007 and we took a break last year thinking that we would not bring the team back,” she said. “But because there are so many football players that are so committed to the Cardinals, they decided to bring it back, and I got on board with it.” “My boys had started playing with a team called the South Bend Stampede, and they actually went out to practice in South Bend twice a week and then they played games on Saturdays,” she said. “When that team folded, there was a team here that only lasted a year, and my boys were like ‘Mom, you can do this.’ And I had been a coach, and there’s so much talent here in Fort Wayne that they put the team together and here we are — the Indiana Cardinals. There’s a lot of talent there, and you’d be surprised at the names of kids who played in high school who were really, really good.” “We’ve got guys that are 39, 40 years old, and
“This is real-life, real-deal football. These guys go in, they work hard, they play hard.” – Ryan Townsend, Allen County Lions coach
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the youngest they can be is 18,” Martin-Coleman said. “They just don’t get football out of their system.” “What makes the Lions special is these guys here,” Townsend said during an interview at practice. “They’re young, hungry, inexperienced at this level, but they bring a lot to the game. “So when I saw the passion for these guys wanting to continue to play football, I brought them together. They’re ages 18 to 28; they all grew up together.” The Lions began their season practicing at Tillman Park, but have moved to the field behind the former Village Woods Middle School. At both camps, practice uniforms feature colors from closed and surviving high schools. “Harding, we represent the white, green and gold,” shouts a Cardinals player during
warmup. Elmhurst lives on, through another player. Another uniform features a New Haven Bulldogs logo. The rosters claim veterans of Bishop Luers, South Side, North Side, Snider, Concordia and Wayne. Players from Columbia City and Warsaw converge on the McMillen Park practice field. “We’ve got Angola and Indianapolis,” MartinColeman said. “So it’s local, but then we try to get the best from everywhere.” “They pay a fee to me,” said Martin-Colemen, adding that the basic fee is $125. The money goes to pay the league and officials and to buy jerseys. “That’s how much they love football; they pay to play,” she said. Townsend said he expects Lions fans to fill the stands again this year. “We made a little change,” he said of the 2013 season, “but everything that was brought into the organization went back in, for uniforms, equipment, paint to paint the helmets, and the decals for the helmets.” “It helps keep the organization alive, keeps it moving,” he said. “We’re hoping to have more programs birthed out of
the football program, so the guys can go out into the community and be mentors to the younger guys, the younger kids, so they have somebody to look up to instead of the guys sagging their pants and running the streets and doing the opposite things. This here is like my outreach ministry to these young men.” Martin-Coleman shared a similar thought. “There’s a lot of bad out there on the streets,” she said. “We want to put something good out there. “If this keeps our young men out of the street and keeps them safe and busy doing something worthwhile, then we’re gonna have the Cardinals around for a while.” “I have a blast,” said the Cardinals’ Courtney Martin. “We’re more a family than a football team. We hang out together during the week, after the game. Everybody on our team is like brothers.” On the field, though, it’s all about the game. In the separate training camps, veterans of high school, college, military, semi-pro and indoor pro football leagues talk about what’s next, about rumors of pro scouts. “This is real-life, real-
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teams. “My mission for the team and their mission for their team is probably different, but it’s still the same,” he said. “Because it’s still giving the guys the opportunity to play football, and get themselves prepared and ready to go on to the next level, whether that’s college or Arena football, or to get a trial walk-on somewhere. And it goes deeper — to educate them to achieve their stride in the field of play.”
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Popular attractions from years past will return for the 2014 Allen County Fair, which runs July 22-27. Fireworks will be set off at dusk on opening night Tuesday. A parade will wind through the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. that same evening. “And another thing that used to be a fan favorite that we haven’t had in a few years is the donkey race. It’s very comical,” said Michelle Love, the Fairgrounds Board secretary, who also directs the fair queen pageant and updates the schedule on the website. Fairgrounds Board President and fair co-chairman Jerry Hammond agreed that the donkey races have been missing too long. “It’s been years,” Hammond said. But the races will return at 8 p.m. Thursday, as will a popular addition to the 2013 fair. Hot-air
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balloons will lift off from near the fairgrounds in the evening, and will return for a balloon glow about dusk. “That went over really well,” Hammond said. The fair board hopes for a repeat of another feature of the 2013 fair — the crowd. “Atten-
dance was great last year. Of course we had probably some of the best weather we’ve every had,” Hammond said. “It was warm and sunny and nice, but it wasn’t 90 or a hundred. If was one of those picture perfect years, and it would be great if we could do that
again. But you get what you get and you go with it.” Hammond, who has been part of the fairgrounds board for about 20 years, said attendance had been hovering around the 25,000 mark for the past eight years. With last year’s Blue Ribbon
weather, the gate was 34,000. There were other factors to consider, he said. “We went with a different promoter and we had a lot more things for people to see, more commercial people in.” The 2014 fair logo celebrates 25 years. “The
actual county fair does have a longer history than that,” said Love, explaining that the fairgrounds opened in 1990. “Before that the fair was housed at the Coliseum and various other places. Allen County was actually one of the last counties in Indiana to build a fairground.” “We have a lot of special events. We have something almost every single night,” Love said. That includes pig wrestling Wednesday night, the 4x4 truck pull Friday night, the demolition derby Saturday night and the mud bogs challenge for standard trucks on Sunday. For the first time, she said, a related activity will be held in advance of the fair. “We’re doing a race Saturday evening [July 19], which is totally new to Fort Wayne,” Love said. “No other organization does a night race. It will be at dusk, and then we’ll have a See FAIR, Page B6
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Organists visit A national organists group will visit Fort Wayne in July to see and hear the city’s theatre organs. The American Theatre Organ Society will visit Monday, July 7, on a day trip from the national convention, July 4-9 in Indianapolis. Most of the events are for society members only. In the morning, Dave Wickerham will play the Grand Page organ at the Embassy Theatre, in a program of popular organ music. In the afternoon, Justin Stahl will play the newly restored Wurlitzer-composite theatre organ in Wagenhals Hall of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Pierre Fracalanza will present music on the digital, virtual organ at the Baker Street Train Station. At 7 p.m., the ATOS will visit the Embassy again, to hear Walter Strony play the Grand Page to accompany the Buster Keaton silent film “The General.” That program is free and open to the public.
A leak from a hot water pipe drenched many of the organ’s components being stored in the church basement. Eventually, some replacement pipes and parts were found and incorporated. According to the concert program, “Among the ‘newer’ additions is a set of pipes that were installed originally at Olympia Stadium in Detroit in or around 1934.” The Trinity organ came from the home of Dr. John and Betty Polsley, of Urbana, Ohio. After their deaths, their son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steve and Barbara Polsley, donated the organ to the church. Nickerson supervised the mechanical details and sought private funding for the restoration. Scott Smith Pipe Organs of Lansing, Mich., was hired to move and re-install the
organ at the church. More than 1,830 electrical connections were required. “Lots of folks have done lots of things,” he said. Nickerson, of New Haven, also spoke of a friend, Byron Fogt, of Fort Wayne. “Byron had a theatre organ in his home, a three-manual
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Civil rights is USF topic The University of Saint Francis will present “The Future of Civil Rights 2014” from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St. The Goldstine Center is the former Scottish Rite building in downtown Fort Wayne. The presentation is free, but registration is necessary and can be completed at futureofcivilrights.eventbrite.com. USF continues its “future of” series in collaboration with Fort Wayne’s Martin Luther King Club and Frost Illustrated. The moderated panel discussion marks 50 years from the day President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, changing the landscape of race relations in
America. Questions from a political and civil rights perspective will be posed, as the program examines the evolution of social attitudes in regard to race over the past five decades. USF’s Thomas Schneider, political science professor, and MLK Club member Clifford Buttram Jr. will moderate discussion based on questions that both developed. Panelists will be community leaders with interests in civil rights, representing perspectives such as government, business, non-profit management and religious institutions. Community members are urged to attend the discussion and express their views. Direct further questions to Schneider at 399-7700, ext. 8125, or tschneider@ sf.edu.
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Science Central receives $40,000 toward programs The Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded Science Central a $40,000 grant to continue its informal science education programs and operation of the center’s Lincoln Financial Foundation Demonstration Theater. The theater is the home for Science Central’s internal demonstration programs, providing a setting where school students and visitors of all ages can participate in hands-on science demonstrations and activities. The Lincoln Foundation has been the primary sponsor for the programs and events conducted in the theater space, and for supplies needed to conduct the daily demonstrations. Lincoln Foundation has funded the purchase of
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Alzheimer’s Walk set at Headwaters Park The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne ofďŹ ce will hold the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Headwaters Park. Registration will begin at noon, and opening ceremonies at 1 p.m., and the walk will step off at 1:30 p.m. “We hope to have over 1,500 walkers and raise over $215,000 to support programs for individuals and families dealing with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and for research to treat and prevent the disease,â€? the association said in a news release. For more information, contact Julie Tutwiler at (800) 272-3900 or jtutwiler@alz.org. Register by visiting alz.org.
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Teachers of the Year, Thiele honoree announced Two elementary and two secondary teachers were named Northwest Allen County Schools Teachers of the Year. Michelle Stoffel, a teacher at Hickory Center, and Jodie Zimmermann, a teacher from Huntertown, were named Elementary Teachers of the Year. Abby Tigulis, a teacher from Maple Creek Middle School, and Melissa Rife, a teacher from Carroll High School, were named secondary Teachers of the Year.
“Congratulations and thank you for the service that you gave our students this past year,” said NACS Superintendent Chris Himsel. The increase in the number of Teacher of the Year awards reflects the growth of the district. Stoffel joined NACS team in 1992. She teaches second grade at Hickory Center Elementary School. One of the parent nominators stated that “she shows patience every day. She never raises
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TEACHERS from Page B4 She teaches third grade at Huntertown Elementary School. One of the parent nominators stated that “she has been simply amazing for my son. My son was able to get the real help that he truly needed. Learning has never been easy for my son. Ms. Zimmerman has such a caring heart. My son has grown academically and socially because of her constant and diligent work with him. My son wouldn’t be where he is today without her.� Tigulis joined the NACS team in 1999. She teaches seventhand eighth-grade social studies at Maple Creek Middle School. A parent nominator stated, “she is deserving of ‘Teacher of the Year’ because of the many creative projects she does to excite kids, like China Day, Africa Day, Lego buildings of
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committees.â€? Rife joined NACS in 2002. She teaches special education classes at Carroll High School. A parent nominator told of how her son was autistic and found school to be difďŹ cult at times. In a special circumstance, the nominator learned that his son had not successfully completed a PE assessment of running the mile within a speciďŹ ed time. Rife not only arranged an opportunity for the student to run another mile as a “re-test,â€? but also ran with the student. Rife talked with the student’s parents and learned of his favorite topics of discussion to help keep him occupied during the run. In other honors, Ellen Brineman, a teacher at Eel River, was honored for earning the Kris Thiele Memorial Professional Learning Stipend. In partnership with Parkview Health,
Brineman has been given $1,500 for professional development. The Thiele Memorial honors Kris Thiele for her dedication, passion and commitment to serving Northwest Allen County Schools students, most recently as a special education teacher at Maple Creek Middle School. Despite her extreme health challenges caused by a multiyear battle with cancer, she continued to focus on the needs of students. Even while receiving hospice care, she communicated lesson plan ideas and effective strategies for her substitute and colleagues to consider as
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ALLEN COUNTY FAIR Tuesday-Sunday, July 22-27 Allen County Fairgrounds, Carroll Road Full food court, carnival rides, animal shows, 4-H activities and more. General admission is $5 daily, with children 5 and under admitted free. Some events have an additional admission fee. Sunday is Discount Day, with a $2 discount on admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item to Fairs Care, and $1 carnival rides. Find the Allen County Fair schedule and registration information at theallencountyfair.com or visit allencountyfairgroundsin.com and follow the link to the fair schedule. Even the midway will be larger. “There will be in the neighborhood of 15 or 18 rides, which is probably double what we had these last two years,� he said. “We’re hoping that’s a draw.�
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Fair organizers expect 15 to 18 rides for this year’s fair, or about double the number available in 2013.
Though this year’s Fair No. 25 has a special number, Love and Hammond say every summer’s celebration is special. “The fair is deďŹ nitely a fun, family event, and we strive really hard to make sure it’s affordable for the family to attend,â€? Love said. “We are the home of Allen County 4-H, so not only are people coming out and getting a really great midway and fair food, we also have all the 4-H projects, all the things that 4-H’ers work toward all year round.â€?
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Community groups share homestyle meals nightly By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Corn dogs and fries or beef and noodles? Allen County Fair visitors have a choice to make. For many, the handheld midway menu wins out. Other fairgoers prefer the homestyle menu and a chair at a table in the Home & Family Arts Building. “That’s where people go when it’s really hot outside, because it’s air-conditioned,” said Cindy Jackson, a fair coordinator. And it can get pretty hot outside. After all, it’s July in Indiana. Familiar local service groups prepare and serve the meals. Each group makes a profit and donates part of the money back to the fair. “Basically they are returning service groups that we’ve had for a number of years,” said Jackson, who also serves as grounds manager. The groups serve their trademark menus one evening of the fair. Serving begins at about 5 p.m., and continues until the food is gone, which usually is before 7.
Each group sets its price. Jackson said meals cost from about $6 to perhaps $10. Jackson said Huntertown Masonic Lodge No. 689 also has a loyal clientele at a concession trailer near the pull strip, serving spectators at the demolition derby and other grandstand events. Visitors can get their fill of midway food on the fair’s opening night, Tuesday, July 22. The inside dining option is available Wednesday through Saturday. Midway vendors and the fair itself close at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Meals at the Home & Family Arts Building: Wednesday evening, July 23, a pork dinner served by Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Thursday evening, July 24, a chicken dinner served by Agape Church of the Brethren. Friday evening, July 25, a fish fry served by the Huntertown Lions Club. 7-10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, a pancake breakfast served by the Cedar Creek Lions Club. Saturday evening, July 26, beef and noodles, served by Huntertown VFW Post 11314.
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Allen County Fair queens from years past will have another moment on stage to celebrate the 25th year of the Allen County Fairgrounds. The pageant will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, with children 5 and under admitted free. “We’re trying to do a lot of different things to celebrate,” said Michelle Love, who is not only the pageant director but the fairgrounds board secretary. “So this year we’re trying to get as many past queens as possible to join us again.” That number will include two former Miss Allen County and Miss Indiana State Fair queens, who have been confirmed as judges. Potential pageant contestants have only days left before the late registration deadline of July 1. To register, contact Love at missallencounty@
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Little Miss Allen County Fair hopefuls will be introduced at the queen pageant.
gmail.com or 693-9407. Contestants must be age 16 to 21, Love said. That age range conforms to the rules for the Miss Indiana State Fair pageant. Sign-ups are about on track with last year, with 15 to 18 girls expected to participate. “But we always want to encourage more,” Love said. Young women who live in or go to school in Allen County are eligible. The winner will represent Allen County at the Miss Indiana State Fair Queen pageant in January 2015. The January pageant represents a major change for the state title, said Love, who is a former
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Miss Allen County and a third runner-up at the state pageant. “It gives the county fair queens more time to prepare,” she said. “A lot of times they’re crowned and a couple weeks later they have to go to the state fair, and so this all happens really fast.” “Some girls are having problems just entering college and missing orientation,” she said. Love said the new state pageant date is a good change. At the county level, contestants compete in four categories: interview, professional wear, evening wear, and on-stage ques-
tion. The 2014 queen will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship and her first runner-up a $450 scholarship. The queen and her court will win prizes such as Vera Bradley handbags, jewelry, and more. And of course she will wear a tiara and a sash as she hands out trophies at livestock shows and other events during the Allen County Fair, July 22-27. The county pageant also will serve to introduce contestants for the Little Miss Allen County Fair program. Registration for that event also is due by July 1. Girls ages 2 to 15 will compete in three age groups. That event is a fundraiser for the fair. The winners will be crowned at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24. There are no residency requirements. Contestants’ parents should contact Love, who will email a registration form. “Every girl walks away with a prize package and every girl gets a crown,” she said. “It’s pretty much for fun and to introduce them to pageants.”
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the parade from 9:45 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 12. For details, visit threeriversfestival.org. Fort Wayne Pride 2014. Headwaters Park, 330 S. Clinton St., downtown Fort Wayne. Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.-midnight. For all ages. Admission $3 for adults, free to age 12 and under. Saturday, July 26. Parade 11:30 a.m.noon. Festival, noon-midnight. Admission $5 for adults, free to age 12 and under. Sponsored by Pride, which brings LGBTA events to the area throughout the year. For details, visit fwpride.org. Taste of the Arts. Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St. Free. An arts and food festival featuring nine performance stages in downtown Fort Wayne, an art marketplace, hands-on activities and more than 30 local restaurant vendors. For details, visit tasteofartsfortwayne.org. Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown. Sunday, Sept. 7, noon-5 p.m. Visit 12 Fort Wayne museums and attractions for free. For details, visit visitfortwayne.com. Johnny Appleseed Festival. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Archer Park, behind Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The 40th annual festival celebrates the pioneer spirit of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, who planted orchards in the frontier in the 1800s. For details, visit johnnyappleseedfest. com.
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Harlan Days. Harlan Community Park, Plum and Second streets. Thursday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 2. Admission to festival grounds is free. Carnival rides open 5-10 p.m. Food tent open 5-9:30 p.m. Bingo tent opens 5 p.m. Raffle tickets are sold through the festival, with a drawing at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Features include the building and assorted food vendors, a craft tent, commercial tent, the Woodburn Lions Club doughnut tent, a basketball tournament and a co-ed softball tournament. The Saturday events include: 7 a.m., all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, served by North Scipio United Methodist Church; 10 a.m., parade; noon, cornhole doubles tournament; 4 p.m., cruise-in car show. Special features 7 p.m. nightly, admission $8, pit admission $10: Thursday, motocross; Friday, rodeo with bulls and barrels; Saturday, car demolition derby. Watch for the entertainment schedule and other updates at harlandays.com. Leo-Cedarville Freedom Festival. Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road. Thursday and Friday, July 3-4. Admission to festival grounds is free. Food, music, games and amusements continue until 9 p.m. each night. Cruise-in and concert at 5:30 p.m. Thursday with Cadillac Ranch. Entertainment Friday from 2-9:45 p.m., followed by fireworks. Woodburn Summer Fest. Woodburn Community Park, Park Street and Indiana 101. Friday and Saturday, July 18-19. Admission to the grounds is free. Friday night features a trivia contest and Jimmy Ray’s BBQ, selling carry-out meals. Saturday activities start at 8 a.m. with the Lions Club doughnut sales. See the “Made in America” parade at 10 a.m. From noon-6 p.m. enjoy horseshoes, cornhole and softball tournaments, a bicycle safety rodeo, kiddie tractor pull, a horseshoe tournament, and more. Food will be available from local vendors. Entertainment by Walkin’ Papers on the main stage at 6 p.m. The festival closes with a fireworks display at dusk.
The Liberty Cruisers hold their cruise-ins from 5-7:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, through October, at Liberty Diner, 2929 Goshen Road. The club also rallies from 5-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, June through August, at IHOP Restaurant, 1535 W. Washington Center Road. The club will present the Lawton Park Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Lawton Park, 1900 N. Clinton St., with registration from 9 a.m.-noon. Proceeds benefit Hope Alive. For details, email libertycruisers@yahoo.com. The Curbside Cruisers Car Club rallies from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month, through September, at the Athenian Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd. For more regional cruise schedules and updates, visit libertycruisers.com.
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FORT WAYNE FESTIVALS Fort Wayne Greek Festival. Headwaters Park. June 26-29. Celebrate the 34th annual festival with Greek cuisine and entertainment and other activities. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free before 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and all day Sunday. Admission is $3 from 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ages 16 and under are admitted free. For details, visit fortwaynegreekfestival.org. Buskerfest. Saturday, June 28, 4-11 p.m. Free. A celebration street performers, featuring staged acts, mimes, stilt walkers and more. Three Rivers Festival. Friday, July 11, through Saturday, July 19. Events at Headwaters Park and throughout Fort Wayne. For details, visit threeriversfestival.org. Traditional favorites include the waiter-waitress contest, bed race, raft race and children’s fest. Join 50,000 people to watch
SUMMER AT THE FOELLINGER THEATRE Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation presents nationally known and regional talent in paid concerts at Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. in Franke Park. For reserved tickets and information on same-day ticket
PLYMOUTH CHURCH MUSIC SERIES Plymouth Congregational Church of Fort Wayne, 501 W. Berry St. Call 423-9424. Sunday, July 13, 4 p.m. Heartland Sings: “Sing A New Song.” Free-will offering. Indiana composer Howard Terrell (b.1921) wrote his modern oratorio “Sing a New Song” as an exercise in faith and discipline. Telling the story of Jesus, “Sing a New Song” features the region’s professional vocal ensemble, Heartland. Heartland premiered the full version of this oratorio in 2011, and will premiere this newly revised and abridged version for two pianos and chorus. Monday, July 14, 7 p.m. An Amplitude Attitude. Robert Nance, organist. Free-will offering. In a celebration of the instrument’s 10th anniversary, Robert Nance will demonstrate the dynamic range of the Allen Digital Concert Organ in the sanctuary of Plymouth Church. Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. Let Peace Flow. Lori Sandstrom, vocalist. Free-will offering. Singer songwriter Lori Sandstrom has been sharing the message of peace through her music for more than 25 years. Sandstrom and friends will present a musical tribute to the human endeavors for peace. Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m. “Songs for A New World.” A musical by Jason Robert Brown. Free-will offering. According to Jason Robert Brown, “…it’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make
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MULTIPLE DATES / REGISTRATION / NOTICES “The Sound of Music.â€? Different Stages Theater at the New Huntington Theater, 528 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. July 8-27. Tickets $29 to $75. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m. Get details or tickets at different-stages.com. Adult roles were ďŹ lled through auditions in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. About 70 children from Fort Wayne, Huntington and northeast Indiana auditioned for the children’s roles. Also watch for “Moonlight and Magnolias,â€? Aug. 1423, and “The Full Monty,â€? Nov. 11-22. Or call 454-0603. Also, visit the website for information on season tickets and gift certiďŹ cates. Calling crafters for fall craft show. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road. All kinds of crafts are invited. Interested crafters should contact Dorothy at 494-0763. The craft show will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the church.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to maintain the summer blood supply. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, B negative and A negative. Visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 7332767 to make an appointment. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: (Locations are in Fort Wayne unless speciďŹ ed.) Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Summit City Chevrolet, 5200 Illinois Road. This is a Ride for the Red Blood Drive. Monday, June 30, 2-7 p.m., Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., in New Haven.
KIDNEY SMART HEALTH PROGRAMS Free to individuals identiďŹ ed with diabetes, hypertension or kidney disease. Physician referral not required. For details, registration, and dates of other regional programs, visit davita.com. Register by phone at (888) 695-4363. Approaching programs include: Thursday, July 10, 1-2:30 p.m. Nephrology of Northern Indiana OfďŹ ce Building, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd. Monday, July 21, 5:30-7 p.m., Dupont Branch of the Allen County Public Library, 536 E. Dupont Road. Monday, Aug. 11, 5:30-7 p.m., Dupont Branch of the Allen County Public Library, 536 E. Dupont Road. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., Dupont Branch of the Allen County Public Library, 536 E. Dupont Road.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. A partial list of locations follows. For more dates and locations beyond the immediate Fort Wayne area, visit francinesfriends.org. All locations are in Fort Wayne unless otherwise noted. July 2: PNC Bank, 22246 Main St., Woodburn. July 3: Lamplight Inn, 300 E. Washington Blvd. July 7: Parkview Physicians Group – Family Practice, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. July 9: Parkview Health & Fitness, 3000 E. State Blvd. July 10: Rothberg Logan & Warsco, 505 E. Washington Blvd. July 15: Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St. July 16: HealthVisions of Fort Wayne, 2135 S. Hanna St. July 17: Christian Community Healthcare, 13410 Main St., Grabill. July 19: Ride for the Ribbon Chicks – Eagle Riders 3512, 2730 Lofty Drive. July 23: Fairington Apartments, 4931 Fairington Drive. July 24: Transitions, 2417 FairďŹ eld Ave. July 25: Parkview Physicians Group – Family Practice, 1331 Minnich
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TUESDAY, JULY 1 Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Cafe, 4843 Hillegas Road. 6:30 p.m. social time, 7 p.m. meeting. The social time includes demonstrations, class registrations, philanthropy projects, and a free table. The meeting includes a short business meeting, a break for more social time, and then the program. This month’s program is The Charm Quilters Bee. Find more about the club at appleseedquiltersguild.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 Living Fort Wayne Concert series. Headwaters Park Amphitheatre. 5-9 p.m. Free. Featuring Left Lane Cruiser and Unlikely Alibi. The concert is open to all ages. Local food trucks will be available. A beer garden will be available to ages 21 and older; beer garden admission is $1. The concert series is presented by Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana. “The Future of Civil Rights 2014.� Goldstine Performing Arts Center, University of Saint Francis, 431 W. Berry St. Moderated panel discussion marks 50 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public invited to free discussion; registration required, at futureofcivilrights. eventbrite.com.
Extension OfďŹ ce, will talk about a new program to help you create and maintain a sustainable green home as well as how to help your neighborhood adopt sustainable landscaping practices. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Contact info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information or to reserve a spot.
FRIDAY, JULY 11 Drama camp closing performance. Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive. 7 p.m. The camp is for grades 4-9. This year’s theme is “Blast from the Past.� “Henry IV Part 2.� Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St. 7 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 member admission. A screening of a live cinema broadcast recording from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. For details, visit cinemacenter.org.
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“Patriotic Pops.â€? Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. 8 p.m. Admission to this event is free to the public. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will present a symphonic patriotic celebration to the public. A ďŹ reworks display will commence following the concert. The concert, conducted by Philharmonic Associate Conductor Sameer Patel, will feature a series of patriotic songs and family favorites, including Gould’s “American Salute,â€? marches from John Phillip Sousa, music from the movie “Lincolnâ€? by John Williams, and the ever-popular “1812 Overture.â€? Seating for this event is general admission. It is advised to come early for best seating. Concessions will be made available to the public. For additional informationvisit fwphil.org, or call the Phil box ofďŹ ce at 481-0777.
“Camelot.â€? Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive. 7:30 p.m. $6. Alumni from the Classes of 2004-2014 return to stage the summer musical. This is also an ofďŹ cial Three Rivers Festival event. The program repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Family Fun Hike: Arrowhead Wildower Walk. Meet at Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Walk among, and learn about, the many wildowers of Arrowhead Prairie. We will use some of the research methods from the recent Eagle Marsh BioBlitz. Contact info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information. Game night. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road. 7 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Thanks to a grant from the Lutheran Foundation, the church has new equipment for game night, including electronic gaming systems, a ping pong table, traditional board games and a karaoke system. Snacks are provided at no charge. Adult chaperones are members of Bethany for more than two years, have passed a background check, and will supervise the event.
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Ballet showcase. Arts United ArtsLab, 303 E. Main St. 10 a.m. Open to the public. Tickets are $6 for ages 18 and over, and $3 for children and youth. Participants from all across the United States will showcase everything they learned over the four-week 2014 Summer Intensive of The Academy of Fort Wayne Ballet. The performance will last about an hour.
Music in the Park. Schnelker Park, 956 Park Ave., New Haven. 3-4 p.m. Free. Bring a lawn chair and meet some friends for a relaxing, old-fashioned afternoon in the park. The New Haven Alumni Band will play favorites. Refreshments will be served. Evening prayer. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. 4 p.m. Featuring Scripture, prayer, candlelight and silence. Led by the Rev. Gary Erdos, senior pastor. This meditative spoken service is open to all.
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TUESDAY, JULY 8 Little River Ramblers. Meet at Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke. 9-11 a.m. Free. Hike and explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Contact info@ lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information.
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“And So It Goes,� sneak preview showing. Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., in the Hall Arts Community Center. 7:30 p.m. $15 general admission, $10 member admission. Rated PG-13. Join Cinema Center in partnership with The New York Film Critics Series for a special screening of “And So It Goes� starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. After the movie, see a recorded-live event with Peter Travers interviewing writer, producer and director Rob Reiner.
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MONDAY, JULY 21 Embroiders meeting. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors welcome. The Fort Wayne Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets on the third Monday of every month. A short business meeting is followed by a teaching program or individual stitching time, or both. For more information, call Karen Aiken, 7484078, or Susan Mol, 456-8382.
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