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Leo players debut and exit in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
First-time actor Jajuan Allen said he finds it hard to relate to his stern title character in “Beauty and the Beast.” Allen is more accustomed to showing his talent as an offensive and defensive tackle with the Leo High School football team. “Considering the fact that he’s very mean and a very stern person and he and I have nothing in common,” Allen said of his character, “the whole acting thing is going to have to come out.” “Well, we’re both huge. I can say that,” he said. His self-deprecating humor aside, Allen said he not not treated like the athlete among actors or the newcomer among veterans. “They treat me like a castmate,” he said. Allen said after he auditioned for the recent school
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Jajuan Allen and Lindsey Sharp rehearse the title roles in “Beauty and the Beast.” Allen, a junior and a football player, is in his first production. Sharp, who plans to graduate after her junior year, is in her sixth and last Leo production.
talent show, someone mentioned that he might want to try out for the role of the Beast. “I’m not going to lie — I was kind of for it,” he said. “So I tried out for it, and got it.”
Allen, a junior, often will share the stage with another football player and firsttime actor, senior Jamaal Johnson as Cogsworth the Clock. “I’m basically a servant
to the Beast. Whatever he wants, I go get it,” Johnson said. “Cogsworth always wants to be on the Beast’s good side. He doesn’t want See LEO, Page A12
Carroll sports chief sees exciting football Fridays By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
The Northeast Hoosier Conference falls by the wayside after this school year. Homestead and Carroll high schools will move to the Summit Athletic Conference in football and basketball in the fall. Both schools will play more games against larger, Fort Wayne schools as part of the new conference. “On Friday nights there will be some good games that will add excitement for the community,” said Dan Ginder, Carroll’s athletic director. Homestead athletic director Joe Updegrove described the transition as a scheduling nightmare. “The very last event of any type of conference play will be May 19, baseball against New Haven,” Updegrove said. That’s a home game for Homestead, with the first pitch at 5 p.m. The Spar-
tans’ regular season ends May 21, at Northridge High School. The Chargers’ last scheduled baseball game under the NHC is at 5 p.m. May 19, hosting DeKalb. Carroll’s season ends May 22, at Concordia. The track team, boys golf team, the softball team and the girls tennis team also are playing conference schedules this spring. In the Summit Athletic Conference, Carroll and Homestead will join Bishop Luers, Bishop Dwenger, Concordia Lutheran, and the five Fort Wayne Community Schools high schools — Northrop, North Side, Snider, South Side and Wayne. That means every game of the nine-week football season will be a conference game. Familiar Homestead rivals from past football seasons, including See SPORTS, Page A13
Feed, grain, conversation lure visitors and regulars By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
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Four-year-old Grace Kitson heeds the advice to hug a rabbit carefully. Grace and her brother William, 2, visited a petting zoo at Milan Center Feed and Grain.
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Young Eagles to rally at Smith Field Airport Ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to get a view from the air on Saturday, May 9, as the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles
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tion about the local rally, call 402-6764 or email youngeagles@eaa2.org. Rallies will also be held on June 13, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Pilots hope to give the next generation a chance to learn more about
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The Lapper begins at 10 a.m. at 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne. Same-day registration is 9-9:30 a.m., followed by a guest speaker and special presentations at 9:30 a.m. Water and fresh fruit are provided during the walk, which takes place rain or shine. The Survivors Day celebration, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offers food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Register for the walk at lapper2015.kintera.org. Registration forms are also available at Cancer Services. Everyone is invited to bring a friend, form a team and help raise money to provide
support and services to people with cancer. This year’s goal is $70,000. Walkers who register by May 1 and raise a minimum of $25 will receive a commemorative Lapper T-shirt. Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana helps people who live in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. Last year, more than 2,500 local people with cancer and their families received emotional support and practical resources. For more information, visit cancer-services.org.
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The Bishop Dwenger High School Science Olympiad team members show the second-place trophy and second-place team medals that they won at the regional contest, Feb. 14 at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer. Shown are: (front row, from left) Kevin LaMaster, Megan Brelage, Mary Momper, Nicole Gloudemans, Sam Fair, (middle row) Adam Morr, Zach Hensler, Claire Roberts, Chino Eke, (third row) Patrick Morr, Max DiFilippo, Nick Thelen, Jacob Gloudemans, Gabe Nicholson and Mike Voors. Not pictured is Erin Kilbane.
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Drums, singing, dancing begin Miami Heritage Days Miami Indian Heritage Days kicks off on Saturday, May 2, at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. The Chief Richardville House is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest, the first Greek Revival style house in Indiana, and the only extant Treaty House in the nation. The Chief Richardville House, Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, was named a National Historic Landmark in 2012. Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs are held from 1-4 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month, May through November, and feature local artists, performers, and repre-
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Lutheran Health Network donates baskets of goodies Lutheran Health Network delivered more than two dozen springtheme baskets of treats, games and goodies to Erin’s House for Grieving Children. Tammy Else, Child Life specialist at Lutheran Children’s Hospital, made the surprise visit to deliver the baskets to 5670 YMCA Park Drive West. Else and her staff coordinated the collection effort among all Lutheran Health Network hospitals and made a friendly competition out of it. “You can tell everyone had fun with the competition and buying goodies to
include in the baskets, but it all comes down to brightening someone’s day,” Else said. Erin’s House held a drawing during each peer support program night and sent the baskets home with the families. “It’s great to see the smiling faces of the kids and parents when they get to take home the extra special gift,” said Cindy Maldonado-Schaefer, director of operations at Erin’s House. “We can’t afford to do this for all of our families, but because of community partners like Lutheran we can certainly share some
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Restored Engine No. 765 to pull summer excursions
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Cheyenne Kauffman, 4, and her sister Savannah, 3, right, pet Favorite, a miniature horse owned by Joe Kahre, at Customer Appreciation Day at Milan Center Feed and Grain.
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standard chickens, plus bantams, turkeys, ducklings and guineas. Get details at mcfeeds.com. A wild bird photo contest awards a $25 gift certificate each month.
Engine No. 765 will pull passenger cars once again this summer. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, which owns the restored steam locomotive, will partner with Norfolk Southern Corp. No. 765 will operate roundtrip excursions originating in Fort Wayne; Youngstown, Ohio; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Allentown and Scranton, Pa. Times, ticket prices, accommodations, boarding sites and other details about each trip will be available at fortwaynerailroad. org on May 1. Ticket sales will start at 6 p.m.
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NORTHEAST INDIANA’S ONLY DISABILITIES EXPO
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Novelist Blum to deliver People of Book lecture Author Jenna Blum will be the featured speaker at the People of the Book lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne, 5200 Old Mill Road. The event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will benefit The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County and
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services food banks. A dessert reception and book signing will follow the lecture. Blum is the author of “Those Who Save Us,” a novel about the Holocaust. Her other works include “The Stormchasers,” an international bestseller about chasing tornadoes, and
the novella “The Lucky One,” which is part of the post-war anthology “Grand Central.” Blum earned her bachelor of arts degree at Kenyon College and her master of arts in creative writing at Boston University, where she taught creative and communications writing for five years and was editor of AGNI Literary Magazine. She has taught fiction and novel workshops for Boston’s Grub Street Writers for almost 20 years and is a regular column contributor to Grub Daily. Based in
Boston, Blum travels nationally and internationally to speak about her novels; she visits book clubs in person, by phone, or via Skype. Her debut novel “Those Who Save Us” is a perpetual book club favorite and winner of the Ribalow Prize judged by Elie Wiesel. Blum is of German and Jewish descent. The People of the Book Lecture is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne, with support from the Dr. Harry W. Salon Foundation and the Louis and Anne B.
Schneider Foundation. Students at New Tech Academy at Wayne High School will attend the lecture. The students worked with the Jewish Federation in celebrating Yom Hoshoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. “Studying the Holocaust and its impact on the world is important for students to understand our global history as well as current events,” New Tech social studies teacher Jeff Roberts said. “We appreciate the partnership with the Jewish Federation to provide students an opportunity
to meet and talk with those who were directly affected by the Holocaust.” The New Tech students were invited to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art on Thursday, to meet artist Tobi Kahn, the son of Holocaust survivors. Kahn is a painter and sculptor whose work is on exhibit at the museum in “Work and Worship: Recent Paintings and Sculptures” through June 7. Artwork created by New Tech students will also be on display at the museum through mid-May.
Broadway at Embassy unveils 6-show season The 17th season of Broadway at the Embassy will feature classics such as “42nd Street” and new titles like “The Illusionists.” The Embassy and Jam Theatricals announced the six titles April 15. Subscriptions are on sale. The Embassy also offers a four-show and a fiveshow season subscription. Season tickets for the six-show series range from $150 to $295.
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YMCA, schools cooperate on new child-care sites To reduce expenses, FWCS will follow the No Transportation Zone policy that has been in effect since 1965, which limits transportation to students living outside a 1-mile radius for elementary school, a 1.5-mile radius for middle school and a 2-mile radius for high school. FWCS also will no longer transport students who choose to attend a school other than their geographically assigned school. Transportation will continue for magnet schools and high school Programs of Study for students living outside the established NTZ as the boundaries for those programs are the same as the FWCS district boundaries. In addition, FWCS will only transport students to and from their primary home address. FWCS will no longer be able to
transport students from one address in the morning and to a different address in the afternoon or to different addresses on different days. FWCS also will not be transporting students to and from daycare facilities. “We understand these reductions will require families to make changes in their child-care arrangements,â€? Superintendent Wendy Robinson said. “We examined this aspect of transportation from every angle trying to ďŹ nd a way to make it work within our budget. The reality is property taxes are not keeping pace with the cost of such generous transportation and reductions must be made.â€? “We appreciate the YMCA working with us on expanding the locations with child-care offered,â€? Robinson said. “We hope this arrangement will
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LEO from Page A1 to get in trouble.â€? Johnson believes Cogsworth might be motivated by more than fear. “I believe it’s more of a loyalty thing,â€? he said. Johnson is conďŹ dent in his ability to reveal the character. “You have to be able to step out of your box and do things that you’re not comfortable doing,â€? he said. He feels that his work continues to improve daily, as a member of a good team. “I’m working with the best,â€? he said. “I think the message that we want to send is that just because you’re athletic and just because you play football doesn’t mean that you can’t join different groups,â€? he said. “Don’t be so one-minded that you can’t achieve and strive to do something different.â€? Student director senior Mallory Minich said Allen will be a big draw for the audience. “All of our main characters are super dedicated,â€? she said. Lindsey Sharp will star opposite Allen. “This show is unlike any other because it’s such a large cast,â€? Sharp said. “It’s a very diverse group of kids
and I think we’ve really bonded. We have people from different groups involved.â€? Sharp is in her sixth Leo production and will graduate early after her junior year. Though she will not continue in theater, she said she has gained self-conďŹ dence that she will apply in public speaking. She plans to advance to Ball State University, and to major in public relations and Spanish. Taylor Erexson is back her for eighth and ďŹ nal Leo production, again as choreographer. “It’s a lot of work but I’m very excited,â€? she said. Erexson has been dancing since age 4, and has taught some classes for younger students. “It’s fun to work with high schoolers because some of them actually have dance experience,â€? she said. She is helping to create a scene involving wolves and the character Maurice in the woods. She continues as head of hair and makeup. “We have a lot of wigs for the magicals who live in the castle,â€? she said. And she has a small role onstage. “I’m also a Silly Girl in it,â€? she said, “which
is one of the [six] girls who follow around Gaston, and we adore him.â€? “We have three weeks left,â€? Erexson said the night of a recent rehearsal. “I’m a little worried, but I know we always pull it together. And as Sue said, Leo doesn’t do a bad production.â€? “Sueâ€? is director Sue Nelson, who gives the credit to the Leo students. “There has always been a solid talent pool here,â€? Nelson said. “You don’t have to worry about putting on a bad show because the kids rise to the occasion. They’re proud of what they do, and so they’re going to put the work and effort into it. They do their homework and they research their characters and the show. They give it all they can to make sure it’s a positive experience and a ďŹ rst-rate show.â€? “Basically this is going to be a huge production and we’re hoping a lot of kids from the elementary schools will be drawn in because it’s Disney and princesses, and we’re going over to the elementary school and doing a little promo performance during their lunches,â€? Minich said. “The musical is a lot
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they come into it with a whole work ethic that was set before, and it kind of falls into place.â€? The curtain opens and the curtain closes, but the show goes on. “Especially in Leo’s drama department, we consider ourselves a family,â€? Erexson said. “We all become really close, so it’s hard to say goodbye.â€? Her younger brother, Kelsey Erexson, plays Chip in the spring musical. “He’s only a freshman, so I’ll deďŹ nitely come back and see him,â€? Taylor said. “There’s no way I’ll lose connection.â€? Sophia Morris and Jesse
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Relay for Life to pause for 6 p.m. Survivor Lap Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will be honored at Relay for Life on Saturday, May 16, at Parkview Field. The American Cancer Society sponsors the event, which begins at noon and continues through midnight. The Survivors Lap will start at approximately 6 p.m., with a complimentary dinner provided at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate. As the survivors walk, other event participants will cheer them
on in a demonstration of support and celebration. The five-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to 68 percent, and there are an estimated 14 million Americans alive today who have been diagnosed with the disease. Teams and individuals from the community set up campsites at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times. Four million people participated in more
than 6,000 events worldwide last year. The money raised supports cancer research, education and prevention programs, and services for people facing cancer. Cancer survivors or caregivers who would like to participate may visit relayforlife.org/fortwaynein to register. Or call the American Cancer Society at (260) 471-3911, Option 3. For more information about the American Cancer Society, or to support its programs, visit cancer.org or call (800) 227-2345.
SPORTS from Page A1 Huntington North and New Haven, fall off the Homestead football schedule. “Our whole schedule changes,” Updegrove said. Carroll will lose football opponents such as Huntington North and Goshen. Homestead and Carroll basketball and football teams join the Summit Conference for a two-year probationary period. The other athletic teams become independent. The question of eventual conference status for those sports has not been decided. “It’s a big change,”
Ginder said. “We’re going through that process now, trying to re-create the schedules for teams that will now be independent.” “We’re excited for the change,” Ginder said of playing the Fort Wayne schools. “We’re excited for the opportunity that this brings to us and to them.” Many traditional basketball opponents will stay on the schedules but not in prime-time Friday evening slots. “On Friday nights there will be some good games that will add some excitement for the community,” Ginder said. “It doesn’t take long to do the math, that it’s a scheduling nightmare
trying to find teams to play when they already have a full schedule,” Updegrove said. Ginder said he sees the change as positive. “Going into a conference for football solves a lot of problems for all of us. We have a full schedule without playing any out-of-conference games,” he said. “It solves some problems for them too.” The Spartans’ first contest in the new league will be a varsity football game Aug. 21 at Concordia. Carroll’s first football game in the SAC is Aug. 21 at Northrop. Snider visits Wayne on opening night.
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Earth Day celebrates successes By Lee Kelso Bald eagles are back on their nest near the 700-acre wetland named in their honor on Fort Wayne’s southwest side. Their return is one of many environmental success stories to be celebrated Sunday, April 26, at Earth Day Fort Wayne 2015. Engle Road will be closed to traffic but open to the public between 1 and 5 p.m. and filled with large tents, a marketplace for handmade crafts and local food, food trucks and many hands-on activities. “Earth Day brings thousands of people to Eagle Marsh. It’s exciting to see families discover the wildlife and the unique wetland environment that’s literally just a short bike ride from Aboite Township neighborhoods,” said Amy Silva, executive director of Little River Wetlands Project, organizer of the annual observance and
manager of Eagle Marsh. Thirty local environmental groups will join corporate sponsors to take over the roadway and share information with visitors about sustainability, wildlife preservation and the benefits of connecting kids with nature. Aqua Indiana, the founding sponsor of Earth Day Fort Wayne, will host a series of brief seminars throughout the afternoon at the Aqua presentation tent. “Aqua takes seriously our role as environmental stewards of Earth’s most recycled resource — water,” said Aqua Indiana President Tom Bruns. “We’re proud to sponsor Earth Day Fort Wayne and help families learn more about the natural world and how we can all help preserve it.” Education stations throughout Eagle Marsh will give families a chance to dip a net and explore what lives underwater in a wetland environment, or learn how to identify
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Fort Wayne voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 5, to nominate candidates for city offices. Mayor Tom Henry faces three rivals in the Democratic primary. Four Republicans are seeking their party’s spot on the Nov. 3 mayoral ballot. Democrats also must choose three of nine candidates for city council at large. Republicans must select three of seven candidates for city council at-large, and decide races in Districts 1 and 4. District 1 is on the city’s east side. District 4 is on the city’s southwest side. To view a map of council district boundaries, visit allencounty.us. City Clerk Sandra Kennedy is not seeking re-election. One member of Kennedy’s party is seeking
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Local graduations begin May 22 The local high school graduation season begins May 22 with Bishop Dwenger High School and ends June 13 with three Fort Wayne Community Schools graduations. Many are held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Parking is $5 per car.
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Stuckey’s doesn’t participate in the show, “because we’re too busy,” Setzer said. The greenhouse grows hundreds of thousands of its own annuals each year and assembles its own baskets and planters. “That’s become sort of a rarity in the business,” he added. Some of Stuckey’s plants were already in full bloom in the humid, 75-degree greenhouse as March came to an end, and others were budding. Generally, blooming plants are timed to be at their peak by about mid-May, Setzer said. “We kind of focus more on the pretty …whatever their budget, the customer can come in and find something colorful,” he said. Plant technology has evolved a lot over the years, with new offerings available every year, Galbraith said.
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Avilla, New Haven events wrap up Focus on Health Focus on Health’s community health fairs continue through Saturday, April 25. Free health checks include blood pressure, vision, height/weight/ BMI, and bone density. The health fairs are open to anyone 18 or older.
Saturday locations are: New Haven High School, 1300 Green St., New Haven, 8 a.m.-noon, and; Presence Sacred Heart Home, 515 N. Main St., Avilla, 8 a.m.-noon. Visit fohealth.com for a complete site listing. Free hearing, foot and
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The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir is enrolling singers for the 2015-16 Season Open to children 8 years old—High School TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS!! PEABODY PUBLIC LIBRARY, COLUMBIA CITY: Monday, May 11 Thursday, May 14 IPFW RHINEHART MUSIC CENTER, FORT WAYNE: Monday, May 18 Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 20 Thursday, May 21
To register call the Children’s Choir office— 260.481.0481 The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir mission is to provide a choral program exemplifying artistic and educational excellence for children from diverse backgrounds. IPFW Rhinehart Music Center 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 P: 260.481.0481 E: info@fwcchoir.org W: fwcchoir.org
balance testing will be available at selected locations. Health care professionals will be available to discuss medical topics and services. Focus on Health is a community affairs project of the Midwest Alliance for Health Education, a nonprofit organization sponsored by Parkview Hospital, ABC 21 Alive, Wells Fargo Bank, Physicians Health Plan and iAB Financial Bank.
Cadet JROTC color guard is second at national finals The Concordia Lutheran High School JROTC Cadets claimed first runner-up in the color guard competition at the JROTC national championships April 11 in Pikeville, Ky. The guard was commanded by Aleah Oman and consisted of Mitchell Scott, Jasmine Jackson and Anna Werling. Drill teams are selected by their respective parent brigades. Each brigade oversees
about five states or approximately 200-300 high schools with JROTC programs. The Cadets represented the 7th Brigade JROTC at this event. The competition has two divisions, armed (with rifles) and unarmed (without rifles), and each division is further divided into four separate competitions: regulation drill, exhibition drill, color guard (all color guards march with rifles), and inspection.
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In addition to the color guard, the Concordia drill team was selected to compete in the unarmed division. The drill team placed 29th out of 34 teams. That same weekend, the JROTC Raider Team finished first against JROTC schools in Gatlinburg, Tenn., at the Mountain Man Memorial March. They went 13.1 miles with more than 40 pounds of weight in their ruck sacks over rough and hilly terrain.
Fair invites applicants for 70 jobs Medtech College will host a job fair for the community from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne, 2609 Fairfield Ave. Positions available include healthcare positions, dietary, housekeeping and maintenance positions. Recruiters will be on site to interview candidates for more than 70 positions now available at Parkview Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Easter Seals Arc, and American Senior Communities. Applicants should come dressed for interviews.
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PLANTS from Page B1 will find it easier to shop, and the plants will have more room to grow. Newcomers will join the loyal customers who flock to the rural New Haven farm. Returning customers know to expect certain varieties of tomatoes. “We carry the Mountain Series of tomatoes,” the owner says. Garden fanciers will recognize the varieties that were developed by the University of North Carolina. Planters already are overflowing with Big Boy tomato plants. Shoppers also will find the Pineapple variety. That’s an heirloom variety, says the owner, who adds that she used to sell more heirloom varieties. Beds of tender pepper plants await more certain overnight temperatures. They include varieties
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Follow the signs to the Parent Road Greenhouse. It’s closed Sundays, but opens at 9 a.m. six days a week and has no firm closing time.
popular in Hispanic dishes. The hardier cabbage and broccoli plants are ready for the gardens. The greenhouses adjoin the bakery, where jars of preserves crowd a
table of noodles, bread, cookies and pies. A cabinet holds packets of larger seeds that will be planted directly into the ground. Clara’s mother, Barbara Lengacher,
Noodles, preserves and pastries are sold retail at the Parent Road business.
She continues to watch the weather, and the calendar. The geraniums and petunias will be at their most colorful just days before Mother’s
opened the greenhouse more than 20 years ago. Barbara died on Christmas Day 2013. Clara continues to operate the greenhouse.
Day. The signs list a 9 a.m. opening, but do not list a closing time. “If somebody’s here, we are open,” Lengacher says.
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RACES from Page B1 election day on Nov. 3, the polls will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Municipal elections also will be held this year in Grabill, Leo-Cedarville, New Haven and Woodburn. In Leo-Cedarville, Clerk-Treasurer John Eastes is leaving that post to run for Town Council. Eastes is challenging Republican incumbents Raymond Pulver Jr. and Kevin Veatch for two nominations. Pamela Spannuth and Laura Spuller are seeking the Republican nomination for the clerk-treasurer’s post. The Leo-Cedarville town manager is an appointed position. In Grabill, Lori J. Nash is challenging incumbent Cynthia L. Barhydt for the clerk-treasurer’s post. Incumbents Wilmer Delagrange and Jeffrey D. Smeed are unopposed for the Republican nominations for Town Council. In Woodburn, Ryan Reichhart is challenging incumbent Mayor Richard Hoeppner for the Democratic nomination. In New Haven, four-term mayor Terry McDonald faces a Republican primary challenge from Sharon Robison. David J. Cheviron is challenging incumbents Ronald Steinman and Terry A. Werling for the two Republican nomina-
tions for city council at large. Incumbent Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Adams and City Judge Geoff Robison are running unopposed for the Republican nominations for re-election. Both candidates for the Republican nomination for New Haven mayor said they have served the community for years. Incumbent McDonald pointed to 16 years of improvements. He said he has served the city in many capacities for 36 years. Challenger Robison said she has been a New Haven resident 15 years. She said she serves with the Canal Days festival committee and with the EMS. McDonald said he is coaching a team that will continue to help the city move forward. “If you have a winning coach in the middle of the football season, why do you want to change coaches?” he asked. Robison said McDonald has done a great job, but it’s time for change. “Some people are afraid of change, but change can be embraced for the better, and it’s a challenge that I’m willing to take,” she said. No Democrats have filed for the mayor’s office or for any New Haven office, but the Democratic and Republican parties have until June 30 to fill empty ballot spots.
FORT WAYNE CANDIDATES Mayor (Republican) Robert “Bob” Bastian William E. “Bill” Collins Mitch V. Harper Frederick G. Osheskie Sr. Mayor (Democratic) Tom M. Cook Thomas C. Henry (incumbent) David Christopher Roach Richard “Rick” Stevenson Sr.
City Council District 1 (Republican) Paul Ensley Kenneth “Ken” Richardson Thomas E. Smith (Incumbent) City Council District 1 (Democratic) No candidate filed City Council District 2 (Republican) Russ Jehl (Incumbent) City Council District 2 (Democratic) Michelle Hill Michelle L. Merritt
City clerk (Republican) Lana R. Keesling Derek A. Pillie City clerk (Democratic) Angie (Barile) Davis (Incumbent Sandra Kennedy is not seeking re-election.)
City Council District 3 (Republican) Thomas F. Didier Mark Stafford City Council District 3 (Democratic) No candidate filed.
City Council At-Large (Republican. Nominate three.) Robert A. Armstrong Michael Barranda Lee Bradley John Crawford (incumbent) Thomas Freistroffer Teresa Sutton Eric Tippmann (Incumbent Marty Bender is not seeking re-election.) City Council At-Large (Democratic Vote for three.) Terry Anderson Mike Avila Kevin R. Brown Gina M. Burgess Michelle Chambers Cathy Cross Daniel P. Lobdell Lloyd Osborne Tommy A. Schrader (Incumbent John Shoaff is not seeking re-election.)
City Council District 4 (Republican) Jason Arp Ryan Keuneke Matthew D. Sorg (Incumbent Mitch Harper is a candidate for mayor.) City Council District 4 (Democratic) Rusty York
(Peter Ambrose of Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly contributed to this report.)
City Council District 5 (Republican) No candidates filed. City Council District 5 (Democratic) Geoff Paddock (Incumbent) City Council District 6 (Republican) Joe Renner City Council District 6 (Democratic) Glynn A. Hines (Incumbent) Robert L. Wafford
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‘Pinocchio’ auditions set; production opens June 20 Ecstatic Theatrics auditions for a production of “Pinocchio” are scheduled May 2 and 3 in Fort Wayne. “Pinocchio” is a newly written stage adaption by Ecstatic Theatrics’ creator, Jeannette Jaquish. Many singing and nonsinging roles for ages 6 through adult will be cast. Performances are June 20, 21, 27, 28 and July 5. Auditions are: • Saturday, May 2,
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Allen property tax bills in mail, due by May 11 Allen County property tax bills payable in 2015 were mailed April 10. The due date is May 11. Both the spring and fall remittance coupons are included in the bill; there will be no fall mailing. To avoid long lines in the treasurer’s office, taxpayers are encouraged to pay early. “We seem to get a flurry of activity when bills are first mailed but then the activity dies down. On tax due day, we have long lines,” Chief Deputy Treasurer William Royce said. Several online payment options can be found at
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SUNDAY, APRIL 26 “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Bishop Luers High School gymnasium, 333 E. Paulding
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The IPFW Department of Theatre presents “Merrily We Roll Along” in the Williams Theatre, with Craig A. Humphrey conducting. Performances are at 8 p.m. April 24, 25 and 30 and May 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, which will be a sign language interpreted performance. For tickets, visit ipfw.edu/ theatre. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5 for children under 18. Children under 6 will not be admitted. The play takes a journey back in time, tracing the lives of three close friends. Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $10 by contacting Pat Shifley, 456-1261, Ext. 3162. The satire tells the story of a rock ‘n’ roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. “Bye, Bye Birdie: is a stage musical based on the book by Michael Stewart, with lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. For more information, visit bishopluers.org. LIVE Forever tour. University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Individual tickets start at $27 at the door. Matthew West and Colton Dixon perform. Get tickets and details at trinitycommunications.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28 “Hop Into Spring” luncheon. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50 inclusive of lunch. The Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection luncheon speaker is Carlyn Johnson of “Straight off the Hook,” talking about knitting and crocheting. Make reservations by April 21 by calling Meridith at 6723414. Baby sitting is available. Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Business tax seminar. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. 200 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. The Indiana Department of Revenue, in partnership with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. will present “Start Strong: Indiana Business Taxes for New and Small Businesses,” addresses pertinent tax information for new and small businesses. The seminar will cover business taxes in Indiana, including sales tax and income tax withholding. Attendees will be given an opportunity to have questions answered by an experienced department representative.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Rain garden workshop. Omni Room at Citizens Square, Room 045, 200 E. Berry St. 6-9 p.m. Free. Residents can add color to their yard while improving drainage and the quality of water runoff into the rivers by attending a workshop sponsored by City Utilities. Residents will learn how to plant a rain garden and receive detailed guidance on how the gardens can soak up water on their property. A rain garden is a landscaped area that holds rain water runoff for a few hours to a few days. Rain gardens are planted with native plants that help the soil soak up more water. After a rain event, the water slowly soaks into the ground. Residents are asked to call 311 to register for the free workshops. Residents who own property in the city of Fort Wayne are eligible to apply for a cash incentive to help offset some of the costs of installing a rain garden at their home. The incentive is only available for those who attend a training session and fill out the application. More information about rain gardens may be
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SATURDAY, MAY 2 Weekend gardener program. Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free classes taught by Ricky Kemery, Purdue horticulture educator. Today’s program is “The Not-So-Simple Act of Planting a Tree.” Blues Bash, with the Cash Box Kings. C2G Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Free parking nearby. General admission $18. Food tickets cost $10. Cash drinks. Reserve tickets by calling the League for the Blind and Disabled, 441-0551. VIP tickets are $70 and include catering by Hall’s. Proceeds benefit the League’s endowment to support future programs and services. The Cash Box Kings bring old-school Chicago blues and Delta blues. For more about the band, visit cashboxkings.com. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Leo Jr./Sr. High School, Auditeria, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 7 p.m. Tickets $8. Directed by Sue Nelson. The musical production and the 1991 movie are based on the fairy tale of the same name. Community-wide carnival. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave. 1-4 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Good Shepherd hosts the carnival in honor of the church’s 50th anniversary. Free carnival games, laser tag, Mark’s Ark, face painting, balloon art, photo booth and free ice cream. Settlers Inc. plant sale and Historic Swinney Homestead open house. 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-noon. The Homestead will be open free to the public, with early Americana music, hand-arts display, spinning demos, refreshments, bake sale and gift shop. The plant sale will be in the basement with perennial “diggings” on the back lawn. Proceeds support the Homestead. Call 637-8622.Visit settlersinc.org or call 637-8622. Pulled pork pinner and silent auction and bake sale. Cornerstone Youth Center, 19819 Monroeville Road, Monroeville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association. Sponsored by “Walk In My Shoes” team. Rosary Society rummage and bake sale. Most Precious Blood Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In Mohr Hall, Door 4. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Our Hope Lutheran Church, Trinity Drive, Huntertown. 7-11 a.m. Free-will offering. The menu is whole-hog sausage, buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, applesauce, orange juice, coffee and milk. The church’s Ladies Guild and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will sponsor this meal to raise money for missions and kitchen equipment.
SUNDAY, MAY 3 “Tribute to Mom.” The Diamond Room, Ceruti’s Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne. 12:30 p.m. Dinner and show $25, show- only $15, student tickets $10. Reservations required. For tickets, call 4183232 or visit summitcitychorus.org. The Summit City Chorus will offer traditional a cappella favorites, sung in barbershop-style, that celebrate all things related to mothers. Also performing will be the local quartets Those Guys, Hoosier Gentry, Three Longs & a Short and Crosstown Sound. First chartered in 1944, the Summit City Barbershop Chorus is the original Fort Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Combined concert. Rhinehart Music Center, on the IPFW Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for students, and free for ages 5 and under. The 50-voice Summit City Singers, a community choir, will join the Fort Wayne Area Community Band for this concert. Judy King directs the Summit City Singers. Fort Wayne Area Community Band conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell have chosen a variety of music that includes “An American Celebration,� “Battle Hymn of the Republic,� “Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Concert Celebration,� “Armed Forces— The Pride of America,� “Irving Berlin: From Rags to Ritz,� “Of Sailors and Whales,� “Sea Songs� and “Second Suite in F for Military Band.� Appleseed Quilters Guild. The Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. Cathy Miller from British Columbia, Canada, will provide the program. Miller is known as the singing quilter and will present a program of quilts and music.
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TUESDAY, MAY 26 THURSDAY, MAY 14 Show choirs perform. Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Admission is free. The women’s choir, Elite, unites 38 performers to present “’80s Pop Divas,� featuring the works of artists such as Whitney Houston, Paula Abdul and Madonna. The 48 members of the mixed choir Class Royale present “Aladdin 2.0,� a modern-day take on the classic tale of Aladdin. Curtis Shaw directs both choirs. The backup band Anonymous Blue unites 26 musicians under director Todd Roth to perform backstage behind both Elite and Class Royale.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Quilting workshop. The Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cathy Miller from British Columbia, Canada, will instruct a workshop of the Appleseed Quilters Guild. Miller will teach “Mock Mola,� a raw edge machine reverse applique technique. For more information, visit appleseedquiltersguild.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 7 The Disorderly Bear Den. Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m.This not-for-proďŹ t, public charity collects and gives away teddy bears and other stuffed animals to those in need. This year-round work distributes Beanie Babies, plush animals, Build-A-Bear-Workshop animals and manufactured or handmade animals. Free parking is available in the back of the building. Guests are always welcome. Donations may be tax deductible. For more information, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn, 409-9886, or tdbear7@comcast.net.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 Fish fry. Martini Lutheran Church, 333 Moeller Road, New Haven. 4:307:30 p.m. Adults, $8; children 5-10, $5, or hot dog and fries for $3; ages 4 and under, free, dine-in only. Meal includes ďŹ sh, french fries, applesauce, roll, dessert and drink. Carry-out available. Proceeds beneďŹ t the Martini Lutheran Church Family Education Fund. Sandi Patty performs. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets start at $25 in advance or $25 at the door. Larnelle Harris and Wayne Watson also perform. Get tickets and details at trinitycommunications.org. “Reections.â€? Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. $5. The show choirs will present their traditional end-of-season program. Minstrel Magic mixed show choir comprises 50 members from grades 9 to 12. “Snowâ€? is a story of Snow White. Songs are “Dies Iraeâ€? from Mozart’s “Requiem,â€? “Escape,â€? “Life in Color,â€? “Black Roses/Talkin’ to the Moonâ€? and “Fight For Love Medley.â€? Select Sound women’s show choir comprises 53 members from grades 9 to 12. Their show titled “Rhythm and Rhymeâ€? is a compilation of nursery rhymes and children’s stories. Their songs include “Counting Stars, Shining Star, Shake Me Like a Monkey,â€? “Work Hard, Play Harder,â€? “She’s a Lady,â€? “Wanderer’s Lullabyâ€? and “Magic.â€?
SATURDAY, MAY 16 Craft bazaar and bake sale. First Christian Church, 4800 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch will be available. This is a fundraiser for the church. Legion Auxiliary ea market. American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Free admission. Public welcome. The American Legion Auxiliary presents its seventh annual ea market, featuring new and used items, miscellaneous food, drinks and baked goods. Proceeds go to various charities. For information, call: Diana West, 432-6369; Helen Levy, 747-6773; or Karen Loe-Shriver, 486-3082. Barbecue chicken fundraiser. Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway E., New Haven. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.50. The New Haven Lions Club is holding a fundraiser for Rotary foreign exchange student Aaron Rorick. Fish and tenderloin dinner. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $9 for adults, $5 for children. The meal comes with cole slaw, applesauce, chips, dessert and a drink. Carry-outs are available.
SUNDAY, MAY 17 Patriot Family 5K Run/Walk. Salomon Farm, 817 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. The Saint Vincent American Heritage Girls Troop IN3712 is sponsoring this troop fundraiser for the fourth year. Early registration until May 4 is $15; later registration is $20. Visit tinyurl. com/qj6lchh to register.
TUESDAY, MAY 19 Trillium Garden Club’s annual plant sale. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church parking lot, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m. until plants are sold. This local club, founded in 1967, will sell perennials, shrubs, small trees and ground covers conditioned to local soils and weather. ProďŹ ts beneďŹ t Master Gardener scholarships, landscaping, and other local needs. Shoppers are asked to bring any containers that can be used to grow plants for next year’s sale.
FRIDAY, MAY 22 Burn Bright Tour. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets start at $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Get tickets and details at trinitycommunications.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 “Reections.â€? Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. $5. The show choirs will present their traditional end-of-season program. Minstrel Magic mixed show choir comprises 50 members from grades 9 to 12. “Snowâ€? is a story of Snow White. Songs are “Dies Iraeâ€? from Mo-
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SATURDAY, MAY 23 Race for the Warriors 5k/10k. Fort Wayne International Airport, 3801 W. Ferguson Road, Fort Wayne. Registration 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. Free parking at the airport’s Air Trade Center. $25 registration fee for the 5k
Women’s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50, including lunch. The Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection will hear Jessica Henry, executive director of the Allen County SPCA, speak on the topic “Rescuing Me.� Make reservations by May 19 by calling Meridith, 6723414. Baby sitting is available. Women’s Midday Connection is a service of Stonecroft Ministries.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 “An Evening with Allure and Charisma.� Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. The 47-member Allure women’s show choir will present “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.� The 55-member Charisma mixed choir will present “A Phoenix Rising From the Ashes.� Tom Maupin directs. The 17-member band Intrigue, under the direction of John Van Patton, will perform in support of both choirs.
MULTIPLE DATES / REGISTRATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS “Accentuate the Positive.â€? The Summit City Singers presents the spring 2015 concert series. A variety of upbeat songs will be presented, including, “From Rags to Ritzâ€? featuring the music of Irving Berlin, “An American Celebration,â€? an Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, and other favorites. These concerts are all free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. Donations are always welcome. Summit City Singers is a Fort Wayne community-based, nonproďŹ t, SATB choral group. The group formed in 2006 with 30 singers and has grown to include approximately 60 singers. Judy King is the Director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. For more information, contact Judy King at 489-4505. Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m. Park Place Senior Living, 4411 Park Place Drive, Fort Wayne. Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m. Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Road, Grabill. Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m.. Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. Riverside Gardens, corner of Schwartz and Cedarville roads, Leo. Auditions for “Pinocchio.â€? Ecstatic Theatrics auditions for a production of “Pinocchioâ€? are scheduled May 2 and 3 in Fort Wayne. “Pinocchioâ€? is a newly written stage adaption by Ecstatic Theatrics’ creator, Jeannette Jaquish. Many singing and nonsinging roles for ages 6 through adult will be cast. Performances are June 20, 21, 27, 28 and July 5. Auditioning performers should bring a list of schedule conicts. Details and audition bits are at ecstatic-theatrics.com. Call Jeannette at 484-5946 for another audition time. Auditions are: • Saturday, May 2, 12:30 p.m., Tecumseh Branch Library, 1411 E. State Blvd. • Sunday, May 3, 3:30-5 p.m., the Globe Room at the Main Library, 900 Library Plaza at Ewing and West Wayne streets. Prekindergarten applications. On My Way Pre-K applications are due to Community Action of Northeast Indiana by April 30 at 5 p.m. in order to qualify for free prekindergarten education. Awarded grants will cover free, high-quality, prekindergarten education through the On My Way
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dients used in this class will be purchased locally from the Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market and other local venues. Lori Berndt, owner of The Olive Twist, will show how to make a simple brunch with things like twisted French toast, twisted egg casserole, spring salad, yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and frozen Jell-O punch. All recipes incorporate olive oil or balsamic vinegar from The Olive Twist. For ages 12 and up. Registration deadline: May 15. $24/public; $16/Conservatory member or volunteer. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Family Garden Close-Up: Powerful Pollinators. Saturday May 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the Botanical Conservatory this spring on the fourth Saturday each month to get a closer look at the plants and gardens through short walks, crafts, and snacks. Learn about pollinators and take a trip into the buttery tent to watch pollinators in action. Free with regular Conservatory admission: $5/adult, $3/child age 3-17; children age 2 and under free. For more information, call 427-6440. Ask a Horticulturist: Bugs. Saturday, May 23, 1-2 p.m. The Conservatory’s horticulturist, Andy Force, will demonstrate garden practices and answer garden related questions in a special drop-in hour once a month. In May, Force will discuss bugs, but he’ll also entertain garden questions from the public. Regular Conservatory admission fee applies. For more information, call 427-6440. Iris Flower Show. Saturday, May 24, noon-3 p.m. One of America’s favorite garden owers takes center stage during the annual Iris Show. A glorious range of colors, some fragrance, and a variety of forms will be found in irises displayed as individual cut owers and in oral arrangements. Entries are judged for their perfection. Sponsored by the Northeast Indiana Iris Society. Special discounted admission price includes the Iris Show and Conservatory gardens: $3/ adult, $2/child, free for ages 2 and under. Discovery Corner: The World Beneath Your Feet. During May public hours in the Discovery Gallery. The youngest visitors are always welcome to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree, where they’ll ďŹ nd stories and activities relating to a monthly theme. Materials are 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; preregistration is not required. In May, learn about The World Beneath Your Feet. Call 427-6445 for more information. The Pollinators’ Garden 13th Annual Live Buttery Exhibit. Through July 5. What is pollination? Why is it important? Beetles, bats and ies are among the surprising cast of characters who assist plants in seed production. During this year’s live buttery exhibit, visitors can learn more about pollinators and why humans depend on them. Visitors will also be encouraged to plant owers for pollinators this year, to make sure the environment remains healthy. Sponsored by PNC Charitable Trust/Sledd Foundation, M.E. Raker Foundation, Wilson Foundation, the Journal Gazette Foundation and WMEE 97.3.
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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. (260) 427-6440. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for aes 3-17, age 2 and under free. Buttery Spa Workshop. Saturday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The patterns of buttery wings will inspire this bath and body workshop as participants create bath treats that are easy to make for yourself, or to give away for Mother’s Day. Participants will create a detailed buttery soap using stained glass-inspired, skin safe soap colorants, scented Pink Himalayan bath salts, and an all-natural lip balm. Instructor Ellie Poinsatte is owner of Lather & Lotions Studio, and teaches public classes as well as hosting private classes and spa parties. For ages 10 and up. Registration deadline at hand. $23/public; $13/Conservatory member or volunteer. Call 4276000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Thursday Night Insight: Healthy Products from the Hive. Thursday, May 7, 6-7 p.m. Enjoy a “creative momentâ€? during $1 Night on the ďŹ rst Thursday of the month. Speakers offer interactive programs on a variety of botanical, ecological or hands-on crafting topics. Coffee and tea are free. Admission: $1 (ages 2 and under free). In May, discover all that honeybees have to offer from their hive. These pollinators make more than just honey. Beeswax, pollen, propolis and honey can be used in food, beauty and household products. Make a product to take home. Mother’s Day in the Garden. Sunday, May 10, noon-4 p.m. Treat moms, grandmas and aunts to a special outing. Enjoy the displays of owers and the “Pollinators Gardenâ€? live buttery exhibit. Each mom will receive a special Mother’s Day plant while supplies last. Regular Conservatory admission applies. For more information, call 427-6440. Sponsored by BEST FM 95.1 WAJI. Garden Tots. Wednesdays, May 13-June 3, 10-11 a.m. Parents or guardians will assist children side by side in this class that encourages the basics of exploring in the garden at a young age. Master Gardeners Kay Musgrave and Gary Carnes have years of experience working with children in this type of setting and will take everyone on a new gardening adventure each week. From compost to soil and seeds to plants, children and adults alike will learn by hands-on activities in the garden. At least one adult is required to stay and participate (no registration required) for the duration of the class with their child. For ages 3-5. $24 for the public, $18 for Conservatory members or volunteers. Registration deadlines apply. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Low Maintenance Gardening. Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Do you want the charm and versatility of functional outdoor sanctuaries, but concerned that it’s an endless project? Sue Willard from Willard Landscaping will show how to use a simple framework and selection process to create or modify an outdoor oasis. Learn which plants, design elements, and maintenance jobs can be tweaked to not only minimize work, but add to the overall health, beauty, resiliency, and personality of a garden. Spring Bonsai Show. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore a forest of miniature trees carefully trained and pruned by members of the local bonsai club. Elms, maples, junipers and other familiar plants look just like their outdoor cousins — but a fraction of their size. The club also grows tropical bonsai. Bonsai pots and young plants will be available to purchase. If you are interested in starting with bonsai, sign up now for the workshop to be offered that day. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club. Special discounted Conservatory admission price includes entry to the Bonsai Show and Conservatory gardens: $3/adult, $2/child, free for ages 2 and under. Bonsai Workshop. Saturday, May 16, noon-1:30 p.m. Discover the secrets of the bonsai masters. Each participant will receive a small tree. Under the guidance of Darlene Kittle and Ed Hake from the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club, each participant will pot, trim and begin forming the tree into a bonsai showpiece. Learn about the proper pots and soils to use, how to prune and wire a plant and the techniques for giving it a long and healthy life. Participants should bring their own pruners or scissors; all other supplies will be provided. For beginning and intermediae growers 10 or older. Registration deadline: May 8. $29/public; $25/Conservatory member or volunteer. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Twisted Brunch. Saturday, May 23, 10-11:30 a.m. All produce and ingre-
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“I want people to know that even if you have a disability, you still have a future.” Nathaniel Boutelle
When President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, he said, “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.” While there is still work to be done, great progress has been made to remove barriers to education, transportation, employment and other aspects of daily life. Take for example Nathaniel Boutelle, who has autism. With the support of Passages, Inc. in Columbia City, he is able to live to his full potential – working, volunteering and excelling as a photographer and artist. Because of the ADA, Nathaniel has the opportunity to be an asset to his community, and for him, that’s a dream come true. See more of Nathaniel’s story at awsfoundation.org/ADA25.
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