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Teacher of Year ﬁnds joy when music enriches lives By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

For more than 30 years as a music teacher, Laura McCoy watched some of her students move on to find careers in music. “But that’s not why you teach music,” said the Fort Wayne Community Schools’ 2015 Teacher of the Year. “You teach music because you want everyone to have music in their life.” McCoy was honored for her work June 4, when FWCS Superintendent Wendy Robinson visited St. Joseph Central Elementary School. “To me, success is if they have music in their life,” McCoy said in an interview. “If when they

grow up music is part of their relaxation or entertainment, that’s having music in their life. “It’s an honor to be involved in their music lives at such a young age. It’s a privilege, because they light up when they learn music. It’s so wonderful.” McCoy has been teaching for 35 years, including six years at St. Joseph Central. She taught at Fairfield Elementary when Sherry Britt was principal there. Britt, who now serves at Whitney Young Early Childhood Center, recalled that Fairfield had a high percentage of children from families with limited income. “So it’s a bit difficult,” Britt said. See LIVES, Page A4

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St. Joseph Elementary music teacher Laura McCoy, left, is congratulated by FWCS Superintendent Wendy Robinson, who announced McCoy’s selection as FWCS Teacher of the Year.

Express delivery Mom hits gym, births child, makes cookout As Nicky Schwanz arrived at a Memorial Day cookout, her friends were shocked to see her walking and carrying her son who she had welcomed into the world a few hours earlier. “They were more than surprised,” she said. “They had seen me earlier in the day, working out with a pregnant belly.” The elapsed time was about six hours. Schwanz, a labor and delivery nurse at Parkview Regional North, wasn’t expecting to give birth at her Georgetown area home. “It happened so quick,” she said. “Everything just happened. And everything’s OK.” She began feeling her ﬁrst contractions while working out in the morning. Schwanz and her husband, Corey, participated in the “Murph” workout at CrossFit Praus

that day. The five-part workout is named for Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue on Long Island in New York, who was killed June 28, 2005, in Afghanistan. The workout was one of Murphy’s favorites. Fitness enthusiasts around the country complete the workout each Memorial Day in honor of those who have served in the military. “Obviously it’s nowhere near sacrifice enough, but it’s a pretty brutal workout for athletes to honor the sacrifice that he (Murph) made,” said Amanda Burge, who owns the gym with her husband, Shane. At the gym on Merchant Road in Fort Wayne, Corey and other Praus members began the “Murph” with a mile run, followed by 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and another mile run. “It takes most people 45 minutes or an hour or maybe more,” Burge said

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“It’s not a heavy workout, but what we call a body weight workout. But it does cause some fatigue and require some endurance.” See MOM, Page A13

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The Snider High School jazz ensemble will perform at the very first Jazz in the Park. St. Joseph Township Trustee Sarah Gnagy created the program, and said she hopes to offer even more music under the stars next year. Snider band director Kevin Klee will direct the six-member jazz combo in the program from 7-9 p.m. June 17, at St. Joseph Township Community Park, 6033 Maplecrest Road. “I think it will be a lot of fun,” said the veteran of 34 years as Snider’s band director. “They have a beautiful gazebo out there, and it kind of harkens back to the old-time concert in the park.” The ensemble performs at several jazz festivals during the

winter and spring. “I think they sound awfully good for high school students,” Klee said. The combo will play a variety of music, on brass, bass, piano and drums. “They really like the music of Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter,” Klee said. “The township trustee gave us a call and I was really kind of excited.” “I wanted to do something different,” Gnagy said. “The park is beautiful, and I just wanted to utilize the park for the community because it’s a community park.” “It’s a huge venue to be able to pull in big bands, and give the local high school an opportunity to shine, because they’ve got a great music department.” Firetrucks will be on hand to call attention to the fundraiser for the fire See JAZZ, Page A4

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Survivor of medical battle is graduate and inspiration By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

In the spring of 2012, Benjamin Koch started experiencing sudden, excruciating abdominal pain. This would lead to barriers and obstacles that Koch could never have anticipated but which he would conquer with the utmost resolve and determination. He was a Homestead High School sophomore when he was diagnosed with severe necrotizing pancreatitis which caused him to miss one and a half years of school. But, through hard work, determination and resilience, Koch was still able to graduate with his Class of 2015 on June 6. The road to get to the diploma was long and strenuous. The pancreatitis caused severe inﬂammation and continued to damage tissue in Koch’s body, taking him in and out of the hospital

beginning in March 2012. After a couple weeks, he was ﬂown to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis where he was put on the ventilator for several days while his body underwent multisystem organ failure. Koch’s parents began preparing for the worst news a parent could ever endure. Koch was eventually transferred to Indiana University Health University Hospital to receive urgent care. After undergoing a 16-hour surgery, Koch received a less than 5 percent chance to live. On the worst days, Koch recalls not being able to move without being in excruciating pain. “On the days I wanted to give up, my mom wouldn’t let go of my hand and kept saying she didn’t want me to give up,” Koch said. “She sat through the night sometimes for hours on end, never physically

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Homestead High School senior Benjamin Koch was diagnosed with severe necrotizing pancreatitis. As a result, he missed one and a half years of school but, through hard work, determination and resilience, Koch was able to graduate with his Class of 2015 on June 6.

or emotionally leaving my side. She soothed me and helped me escape to another place.” Even though Koch’s determination and drive pushed him to attend a few weeks of school, he was unable to complete his sophomore year of high school. This didn’t stand in his way. Koch returned his junior year and even participated in marching band. His

efforts were unyielding in light of the vigorous, demanding schedule of band practices. By taking online classes and working with teachers outside of school, Koch ﬁnished senior year and was named a Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. As such, he will receive a full-tuition, four-year scholarship. Koch’s mother, Melanie Koch, was hardly able to

put into words how proud she is of her son’s hard work and accomplishments. “He inspires us every day and we have learned that the little things do not matter,” Melanie Koch said. “When you’ve come to that place where it’s life or death with your child, little things don’t matter as long as you have each other. I believe God directly uses Ben every day to inspire others. I’m very proud of him and proud to be his parent.” Ben Koch describes his mother as one of the people who helped him persevere through the toughest of times while being hospitalized. “My mom was important in that she was there every single day and ended up quitting her job so she could take care of me 24/7,” Koch said. “She was my nurse more than she was my mom for a while when it was the worst.” He also gained inspi-

ration from a friend, a paraplegic who competed with the national Olympic team for wheelchair rugby. Koch is humble by nature and hopes to instill in others the hope that no aspiration is out of reach if you work hard and continue to demonstrate determination, perseverance and strength through the toughest of times. “I just really want to show people that no matter what they’re going through, they’re still able to go on living their life,” Koch said. “Maybe not the way they wanted to, but they are still going to be able to enjoy life and reach their goals if they stay positive.” Before attending college, Koch will receive one more small surgery and, then, the goal is to start rebuilding strength and stamina. In the fall, Koch will attend Ball State University with the hopes of becoming a history teacher.

Community Foundation announces 5 Lilly scholars Five Allen County students will receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships as the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The following students have been selected to receive a scholarship to an Indiana college of their choice and a $900 yearly book stipend

for required books and equipment: • Victoria Cook, Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School, plans to attend Butler University to pursue a degree in biology. • Benjamin Koch, Homestead High School, will attend Ball State University to pursue a degree in history.

• James Marshall Reber, South Side High School, will attend Purdue University to pursue a degree in mathematics. • Isaiah Miler, North Side High School, will attend Valparaiso University to pursue a degree in ﬁnance and business. • Cheyney Rose, South Side High School,

will attend Indiana University to pursue a degree in photo journalism and Spanish. “We are pleased to help these very deserving young people reach their academic goals,” said David Bennett, executive director of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. “Also, on behalf of all of Allen

County, we want to express our sincere appreciation to Lilly Endowment Inc. and Independent Colleges of Indiana for continuing to provide this very generous support.” Fifty-nine students applied to their high schools and 24 applications were forwarded for review by the Lilly Endowment

Community Scholarship Selection Committee at the Community Foundation. Eligible Allen County students have to demonstrate successfully overcoming an obstacle, ﬁnancial need, academic performance, work and community involvement and a personal statement of goals.

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person. She came in all bubbly, and ‘We can do this,’ and ‘We can do that,’ and I thought, ‘Wow, she has really high ambitions for my children.’ “She wanted thirdgraders to play the violin. She had a lot of outside events for our children. She made it happen. The parents made it happen. Our kids participated in things they had never done before. And she got the violin and she taught every second- or thirdgrader a little bit about the violin. Most kids never have an experience like that. “She came in with high expectations and she made it work. We have parents who pay attention. What she did for our children at Fairfield was truly a gift.” “Laura is a great example of what it means to be a teacher in Fort Wayne Community Schools,” Superintendent Robinson said. “She doesn’t just come to school, teach and go home. She is part of the community in a variety

of ways, including serving on the board for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Youth Symphony, leading the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends’ annual Young Artist Concerto Competition and serving as a group facilitator at Erin’s House for Grieving Children. I am honored to recognize her as the FWCS Teacher of the Year.” “My phone’s been buzzing off my desk,” McCoy said as congratulations poured in one day after the presentation. “I love teaching because every day is a new day, every day is a new beginning,” she said in an interview. “I love helping kids figure out how the world fits together. I love making the connection between music and history and music and science. I want the kids to be lifelong learners, because learning never stops.” For McCoy, the music never stops. Outside of school, she performs regularly at two local churches and at her home church, Plymouth

Congregational, where she plays a flute and directs the children in the annual Yule Log and Boar’s Head Festival. “Many of my colleagues around the country share horror stories about deep cuts of the arts in their elementary schools,” McCoy said in a news release. “I am proud that FWCS has prioritized music, art and physical education for elementary learners.” FWCS not only provides music instruction for general education students but also special education students; McCoy said she appreciates having those students in her class. McCoy also oversees the district’s driver education program, in which she has taught for 35 years. “We have kept driver education as an option for those that live and work in our community,” she said in a news release. “Often, we are training the first driver in a family who is new to our country. I am committed to doing

what it takes to help all of these students succeed and have the driving skills to support their entry into higher education or the workforce.” Candidates for Teacher of the Year are nominated by building principals with finalists chosen by a committee of administrators. The other finalists this year were: Rachel Achenbach, eighth-grade language arts teacher at Kekionga Middle School; Stephanie Martin-Jordan, fourthgrade teacher at Weisser Park Elementary; Mary Vendrely, sixth-grade language arts teacher at Lane Middle School; Amy Warren, fifthgrade teacher at Scott Academy; and Victoria Williams, special education teacher at Indian Village Elementary. McCoy and the finalists will be honored at a School Board meeting in the fall. McCoy will also be nominated for Indiana Teacher of the Year. “I got the application form yesterday,” McCoy said June 5.

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tion with a car cruise-in. “We will have a whole bunch of street rods, customs, Corvettes, Thunderbirds. While people are listening to the music they can see these classic cars,” she

said. “If it’s a success, then next year I’d like to do more programs throughout the summer, maybe double the number of programs.”

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Local Shriner commands 16-temple veterans group By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

The Great Lakes Shrine Association Legion of Honor will gather in Fort Wayne for the 40th annual meeting this summer. The Shrine Legion of Honor is composed of all current and ex-servicemen dedicated to assisting communities, veterans and youth through sponsorships, educational programs and patriotism. According to the website, the organization is the nation’s largest

wartime veterans service organization. The Great Lakes Shrine Association encompasses the 16 Shrine temples across the Midwest and Ontario, Canada. The organization directly supports the Shriners Hospitals for Children across the country. The hospitals treat burns, birth defects, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions and cleft lip and palate syndromes. “One of the patients was born in Romania without her right leg and receives

orthopedic care every three months at the hospital,” said Paul Barker Jr., of Fort Wayne, the commander of the Great Lakes Shrine Association Legion of Honor. There are 22 Shrine hospitals in the United States, one in Ontario and another in Mexico City. Regardless of the family’s ability to pay medical bills, the child receives the proper care. The Legion of Honor is open to Shriners who have served in any branch of the

military. “It’s doesn’t matter if you were a Marine or part of the Army, Air Force or Navy, we’re brothers and we all fought together in wars that the United States has been involved in over the years,” Barker said. Barker will step down this year as commander and pass the torch after serving his term for three years. The new commander will begin his term and be installed during the 40th annual meeting Aug. 6-8 in Fort Wayne.

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Paul Barker Jr. of Fort Wayne commands the Legion of Honor of the Great Lakes Shrine Association.

Weeknight music returns to Headwaters Park West By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com

The city is getting more use out of the amphitheater at Headwaters Park West this summer. For the second summer, Living Fort Wayne is putting on the Living Fort Wayne Concert Series in the downtown park. The free and family friendly weeknight shows will continue the ﬁrst Wednesday of July and August. It’s a party in the park and along the riverbank during a time when downtown riverfront development is all the rage. “It’s important not only that the regional leaders and the city ofﬁcials are pushing downtown riverfront development, it’s important that also the residents are buying into it,” said Laine Mello, marketing chair of the concert series. “With an event like this, a free event at that, the residents are able to go out and experience it for themselves. They’re not just being told;

‘We should buy into this, we should do this.’ They’re actually able to participate and enjoy and sit outside along the rivers and see the potential. The plans that the city has are huge and this is just a small piece of that pie to help grow that awareness.” On June 3, high school acoustic rockers Secret Mezzanine took the stage with local funk group Unlikely Alibi. On July 1, Left Lane Cruiser and Fernando Tarango and the Wickersham Bros. will play. Then, on Aug. 5, Farmland Jazz Band will play with the popular Freak Brothers. The concerts will run 6-10 p.m. “We’ve got a great lineup with some new acts and some returning ones,” Mello said. This concert series was born in 2013 when a group of regional leaders with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership traveled to Cincinnati to see what that city was doing in its

downtown. Member and millennial Adam Bouthot brought back the idea for a concert series. In 2014, Living Fort Wayne gave it a go. Some 1,500 residents came to the concerts last year, Mello said, collectively breaking in the amphitheater there for the ﬁrst time. That’s a good number — a success, Mello said. “Last year it was about, ‘How can we promote downtown rivers and how can we promote local talent, local food trucks and get people more engaged with the rivers and make them more aware of the rivers,’” said Mello. “That was the original thought and that’s what we’ve continued to try to do. This year we’re trying to grow that.” Growth comes from learning, and Mello said Living Fort Wayne has made improvements to its concert series operation. Last year, those who wanted a drink during the concerts had to go inside a designated area away from

the general population. This year, the whole grounds will be that designated area and concert goers 21 and older will receive wrist bands when they enter. JK O’Donnell’s pub will serve drinks. “Everyone, all ages, will be able to mingle together and no one will be segregated this year,” said Mello. “That was a learning experience.” Another change — or, at least, addition — will be on the river itself, where free 15-minute pontoon rides will be offered. Food trucks will be on site during each concert, and Mello said plans are in the works for children-focused activities such as face painting or a clown. The concert series is a chance to get downtown and enjoy good music along the developing rivers — free of charge, Mello said. “It’s something we’re super excited to be a part of and continue to grow,” said Mello. “Living Fort Wayne has just really done a great job with it.”

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Elite drum corps in step with local man’s designs By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

A Fort Wayne man turned his passion into a career while inspiring young musicians. Mike Hardiek is in his second year as the visual designer for the Crossmen, a drum corps based in San Antonio, Texas. The Crossmen and seven other elite drum corps will perform Wednesday, July 8, at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. As one of the most prestigious, well-known drum corps entries, the Crossmen organization helps young musicians and performers meet their full potential through the arts. Last summer, the group traveled coast to coast performing and competing in about 30 events. After graduating from Northrop High School and attending Ball State University, Hardiek’s role in marching music continued to grow. His work blossomed into a successful career designing drills and mentoring young musicians and performers. After college, Hardiek ﬁrst worked as a band technician with the Northrop High School and Homestead High School

marching bands. While at a drum corps show in Canton, Ohio, Hardiek was asked to be the visual technician for the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 1988. As a 21-year-old, Hardiek was humbled to be offered such a signiﬁcant role. “To be asked to teach at the highest level was a great honor,” he said. “I was blown away by the whole thing.” Rising through the ranks, Hardiek eventually became the visual coordinator. He continued designing drills for high schools. His schedule includes the Homestead High School Spartan Alliance marching band. Steve Barber and Brad Wadkins direct the 300-member band, whose recent achievements include the 2011 Class A state title. In 2014, Hardiek added the Crossmen drum corps to his schedule. The corps reached the ﬁnals of the Drum Corps International competition in Indianapolis. Hardiek described drums corps as the Major Leagues of marching bands. A drum corps has percussion and brass instruments, but not woodwind instruments. Like a marching band, a drum corps has a color guard, whose costumed members

SEE THE CROSSMEN Wednesday, July 8. Gates open at 4:45 p.m., and performances begin at 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change. Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium, University of Saint Francis, 1598 Lindenwood Ave., Fort Wayne. Tickets $25 to $35. Buy tickets at dci.org.

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Fort Wayne resident Mike Hardiek, center, works with the Crossmen drum corps at a rehearsal in San Antonio, Texas. Sequoyah Benton photographed the spring training session May 28. Hardiek writes the drills for the Crossmen.

perform in unison with the music. The process of designing the drills for the drum corps starts by a meeting of the minds, sharing ideas and concepts among band directors and the entire design team. “I call it selling the car,” Hardiek said. “We all show up and have this idea that we have in mind, so we try to sell our design concept and get everyone else in the room

to buy into our idea. The more open-minded you are at the beginning of the process, the better the end result.” The group eventually lands on a theme and then it is time to set artistic goals, write musical arrangements and let the project come to fruition. Once the project is ﬁnished, the corps members take to the ﬁeld to learn the drills and bring the project to life.

“I try to treat the football field as my classroom,” Hardiek said. “I enjoy teaching the band members what hard work is and show them that it pays off in the end. Working as a team will always get you further.” Members of the Crossmen travel to San Antonio from several states and Japan. The drum corps travels thousands of miles to perform and compete. The Crossmen will compete at the University of Saint Francis on July 8. A total of eight corps from all over the country will compete. The corps will be scored, but those rankings are not part of the national competition process. At larger, regional competitions, drum corps vie for entry to the national finals. Those scores also factor into seeding at the finals. Drum Corps International encompasses 22 World Class corps and 28 Open Class corps. An Open Class corps must

petition and meet criteria to compete as a World Class corps. Canadian and other international units also are eligible to compete in Open Class. Open Class finals will be held Aug. 4 in Michigan City, Ind. The World Class finals end Aug. 8 in Indianapolis. Open Class corps may enter the World Class finals. Last year, 60 drum corps traveled to Indianapolis. The 25 highest-scoring corps advance to the semifinals. The top 12 perform and compete again at the championship round. The Crossmen made the coveted, finals cut-off in 2014 and placed 12th overall. The World Class champion Blue Devils of Concord, Calif., and the fifth-place Carolina Crown of Fort Mill, S.C., also will perform at Saint Francis. To stay current on the performance schedule, follow dci.org. Times Editor Garth Snow contributed to this report.

Branning Park in Arcola revs up for three-day pull By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

Tractors, trucks and roaring engines – the Arcola National Truck and Tractor Pull will return to Branning Park this summer. About 3,000 spectators attend the event each year, said Matt Butts, a co-chairman for the event. Gates open at 5 p.m.

each evening, Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11. The Michindoh pull ﬁlls the park Thursday evening. The National Tractor Pull Association action ﬁlls the park Friday and Saturday evening. Thursday admission is $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under. Friday or Saturday evening admission is $16

for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under. Weekend passes will be available at the ticket booth Thursday evening. For spectator rules and a breakdown of classes, visit arcolapull. org. There are no advance ticket sales. The pulling classes range from 5,500pound, two-wheel-drive, small-block machines

to 9,500-pound tractors competing for the top spot. The most anticipated event of the competition features the mini-rod tractors. Don’t let the name be misleading, these machines pack quite the punch. “There are ﬁve different classes competing each night so it depends on what you prefer but one of the most exciting classes for the pulls is with the

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mini-rods, which are smaller tractors that have up to 1,400-1,500 horsepower,” Butts said. The object is to see which machine can pull the metal sled the farthest. Altogether, the competition is a test of the driver’s skill as well as the machine’s condition and ability to pull a heavy amount of weight across a track. A hundred percent of

the funds raised during the event go toward the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. “The Arcola Fire Department is 100 percent self-funded and this event accounts for up to 75 percent of those funds, so this is very important and means a great deal to the department,” Butts said. May the strongest machine and best driver win.

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Hoagland festival offers food, rides, community By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com

Hoagland Days will ﬁll the 26-acre Hoagland Park and community center June 18-20. The theme for the 44th annual festival will be “Fun in the Summertime,” an ode to the carefree 1960s, said Sally Holle with the Hoagland Area Advancement Association. The festival fun opens the evening of June 18 with the opening of the amusement rides, merchant tents, food court and the unveiling of the Royal Court. One of the more popular events will be held that same evening with a greased pig set loose and wrangled. The fun resumes June 19 with the adult beverage tent and a mechanical bull, as well as the festival’s chief money-maker — the demolition derby. Saturday opens with a volleyball tournament before the favorite parade. Holle said more than 100 entries have been registered for the parade, from classic cars and marching bands to tractors and ﬂoats. “The major big thing is our parade,” said Holle. “It’s a wonderful thing for

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Competitors prepare for the Dachshund Dash at the 2014 Hoagland Days. The 2015 celebration again will include the popular feature.

a small community. Our parade lasts over an hour. It’s just a phenomenal parade.” The grand marshal of the parade has yet to be determined, Holle said. A kiddie tractor pull will be held Saturday, before night two of the demolition derby. “It’s standing-room only,” Holle said of the demolition derby. Live entertainment will be featured throughout the festival, though no acts have been lined up yet, Holle said. More than 200 volunteers help to put on the festival, Holle said, a testament to the town’s commitment to the fun of Hoagland Days. “It’s very family-ori-

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The Greek festival is returning to the Summit City to celebrate Greek culture, heritage and entertainment. The 35th annual Fort Wayne Greek Festival will be in Headwaters Park June 25-28. The Greek festival will feature non-stop entertainment, dancing, kid-friendly

activities and, of course, food. The menu for the event includes but is not limited to classic Greek dishes like gyros, spanakopita, mousaka, dolamdes and baklava. An exciting new food addition to this year’s event will be an octopus dinner ﬁre-grilled to perfection on a bed of rice drenched it traditional Greek spices and ﬂavors.

Burn some calories before ﬁlling up on delicious Mediterranean cuisine by participating in the fourth annual Greek Fest Olympic 5K run/walk starting at 10 a.m. June 27. Merchandise vendors, amusement rides, dancing lessons and games are all part of the fun planned for the attendees of Greekfest 2015. Free admission is before 4 p.m. and all day Sunday.

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Crawford and Michael Barranda and Thomas Freistroffer. Democrats nominated Michelle Chambers, Terry Anderson and Mike Avila. Two at-large incumbents — Republican Marty Bender and Democrat John H. Shoaff — did not seek re-election. In District 2 in northeast Fort Wayne, incumbent Russ Jehl was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Michelle L. Merritt won the Democratic nomination. In District 3 in northwest Fort Wayne, incumbent Thomas F. Didier won the Republican nomination. No candidate ﬁled for the Democratic nomination. In District 5 in south central Fort Wayne, incumbent Geoff Paddock was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Joe Renner was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. In District 6 in southeast Fort Wayne, Joe Renner was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Incumbent Glynn A. Hines defeated Robert L. Wafford for the Democratic nomination. At least four members will not return to the ninemember council in 2016.

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Roanoke to celebrate Freedom on Main By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Patriotic songs, big band numbers and other family favorites will ﬁll downtown Roanoke on the evening of July 1, during Freedom on Main. The patriotic concert has been a Roanoke tradition since 1997. The main stage show begins at 7 p.m. with the Heartland Chorale and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra. Selections will include jazz standards and patriotic songs. “Then we have pop songs,” said Janice Furtner, Heartland’s director of communications. “We will have some real tight vocals — a lot of close, wonderful harmony.” This year’s concert is presented for free-will offerings. Reserved seating is available by sponsorship donations. Alice Eshelman, a Roanoke businesswoman and community supporter, described the evening as family-directed. “It’s geared toward families, especially kids,” she said. “Children can talk to historical characters and collect cards from them.” The seven characters, including Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin, will be available for photographs with

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Heartland Chorale will perform patriotic and popular numbers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, as part of Roanoke’s Freedom on Main celebration.

the children. Kids also may play patriotic games. Sweetcakes Entertainment will provide face painting, caricatures and balloons to children. Joseph Decuis restaurant will offer BBQ on Main from 5-8 p.m., with wagu beef burgers. “It should be a fun time, and a great way to start off July and the patriotic weekend coming up afterward,” Eshelman said. A ceremony will honor a local military veteran “who stands on behalf of all veterans who have given service to our country,” Eshelman said in an email. This year’s honoree is Joe Deal, who served as a pilot in Vietnam, ﬂying missions from Marble

Mountain, Dong Ha, Khe Sanh, Hue Phu Bal and Quang Tri. “From October 1966 to April 1967 he served with the HMM-163 Ridge Runners, in country as a crew chief. During his tour he was awarded 14 Air Medals for Meritorious Service in Vietnam and the Winged S Air Rescue Emblem for his lifesaving mission with a Sikorsky helicopter,” Eshelman wrote. Deal is the husband of artist Penny French Deal, who has a gallery in Joseph Decuis in Roanoke. “It really brings home the patriotism, makes you realize how special our armed forces are and what they’ve done to protect our freedom,” Eshelman said.

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Free, 2-day charity event expects 200 equestrians By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Equestrians from the tri-state area and spectators from throughout northeast Indiana will converge at the 61st annual Shrine Charity Horse Show, June 20 and 21, in Columbia City. Spectator admission is free. The Shrine Show Grounds is at 965 N. Indiana 9, about one mile north of U.S. 30. Shows begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Conna Miller, a volunteer coordinator, said this marks the third year of the therapeutic riding program at the horse show. Therapeutic riding begins at noon Sunday in Ring 3. Miller teams with Allison Wheaton, the executive director of Summit Equestrian Center in Fort Wayne, to offer the show. “She works with people

from children to adults who need assistance in various areas,” Miller said. “We have veterans, we have physically handicapped of all different levels, and we have a show just for them, with their own separate ring, and they do their own thing. It’s all developmental for them, and they have a lot of fun with it.” Miller coordinates all ﬁve shows, including the open show, hunter show, fun show and dressage. Bob Dumford is the overall supervisor. Ray Giant, of the Mizpah Shrine Horse Patrol, coordinates the program books. Through the sale of programs and food sales at the clubhouse, the show meets its expenses and raises money for charity. Entry fees, class fees, barn stall rental and other donations also defray

costs. After the show last year, the Shrine Horse Patrol donated $10,000 to the Shriners’ orthopedic hospital for children in Chicago. “This is something for everyone to come see. This is family entertainment at its ﬁnest,” Miller said. “We don’t scrimp, we don’t cut corners. We want it to be a good show.” The air-conditioned clubhouse is just a short walk up the hill from the arena, Giant said. “We have a selection of scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage for a breakfast sandwich, and in the afternoon hot dogs and hamburgers, etc.,” he said. Giant, 83, is a 41-year member and a past captain of the horse patrol. “I’m the oldest rider and I’ve been doing this the longest,” he said. Giant keeps two horses on his

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it’s more an open show, no classes of any particular breeds,” he said. “Anybody can show, and anybody can come in. So we accept all horses for each class.” “On Saturday evening we have a fun show, and

that’s where a lot of 4-H kids get in there, and the clowns just cut up with their horses,” Giant said. Riders also face skills tests. “You have to ﬁsh a number out of a tank with a net, and there are catalog races where you have to pull a page out of a catalog, and egg races where you have to keep an egg on a race when you’re riding.” Spectators may bring lawn chairs to set up on the grass around the arena. It’s a good opportunity to learn about horses, Giant said. “There are quite a few shows going on at the same time, so if people just like horses they can see horses jump and horses doing dressage,” Miller said. drew almost 200 horses last year. For more information on rules and schedules, visit shrinehorseshow.org

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Relay for Life to keep park busy for 24 hours By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Relay for Life does more than raise money to ﬁght cancer, according to Gail Haver. It also combats the emotional toll of the disease. The 24-hour East Allen County Relay for Life will step off at 9 a.m. June 20, at Schnelker Park in New Haven. Haver has helped to organize the event for years. This year, with the title of experience lead, she is working to build participation by survivors, families and others.

Anyone interested in supporting the walk may visit relayforlife.org and search for their local event by Zip code. Or, visit Facebook and ﬁnd East Allen County Relay for Life. Teams can have any sort of association. “It can be anybody. There are youth groups that have teams. There are families that have teams in remembrance of someone. There are friends that form teams to support a friend that has cancer. There are church teams. Cancer does not discriminate,” Haver said.

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East Allen County Relay for Life leaders support their cause in the 2014 New Haven Canal Days parade.

do to help, and I helped with the online work and by creating fliers and things,” she said. “Then I got moved up to helping with the people lead for forming teams and helping teams register.” Terrell Brown is the American Cancer Society’s community manager for the East Allen County Relay for Life. Heather Billman is the people lead this year. “Each team was asked to choose a song that represents inspiration, hope and fighting the good fight,” Haver said in an email. “Music moves the spirit like nothing else. The reason for the choice of the song is often personal and that reason is inspiring.”

A luminaria ceremony at 10 p.m. Saturday will string candle-ﬁlled paper bags about the Relay path. Supporters pay $15. “It can be toward a survivor or it can be in memory of an individual. It can be in honor of someone. It can be whatever they choose,” she said. The luminaria can be purchased that evening. “This event is for all of East Allen County,” Haver wrote. “Cancer affects all races, economic classes, religions, ages, sexes. No one is safe. Anyone is welcome to participate or just come out and enjoy the activities.” “It helps those that are ﬁghting cancer to know that they’re not alone,” Haver said.

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Kiwanis clubs celebrating century of helping children By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

A happy 100th anniversary goes out to the Kiwanis International clubs this year. The Kiwanis International organization will be celebrating 100 years of service in communities across the nation this year. Founded in 1915, in Detroit, Mich., the Kiwanis organization has helped improve conditions in schools and communities

MOM from Page A1 But Nicky was 41 weeks pregnant. “She has been very smart, and we’ve worked with her to modify the way she lifts and moves and to make sure the weights were appropriate,” Burge said. “And Monday, she did half the reps that other people did and then instead of a mile run before and after, she walked an 800-meter run.” Not long after completing the workout, Nicky was back at home realizing the birth was imminent. And then Brandon arrived. “It was very quick and in the moment was very overwhelming, but in hindsight I’m very happy,” Nicky said. “It couldn’t have gone better. “I think being a delivery nurse probably made me a little more comfortable with

for many years. According to the organization’s site, Indiana’s clubs serve up to 300,000 children and youth by raising funds and devoting time volunteering for projects. Currently, the Kiwanis clubs are 600,000 members strong across 90 countries. The Kiwanis organization is one of the largest service organizations dedicated to helping children around the world. One of the projects,

Terriﬁc Kids, is a Kiwanis club sponsored program in force in Fort Wayne Community Schools to promote positive behaviors such as perseverance, leadership skills and peer respect. The Kiwanis motto is clear: “Serving the children of the world.” “This program is particularly neat because Kiwanis honors the academic but a lot of times we just don’t get around to honoring kids for just being good while

encouraging them to do better, so that’s what this program is all about,” said Dan Guse, president of the Time Corners Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis clubs of northeast Indiana focuses on its main projects while also branching out to help other communities in need. The clubs raise at least $1 million annually for Riley Children’s Hospital. “One of the neat things about Kiwanis is that 100 percent of the money we

raise goes back to the community,” Guse said. “During 9/11, all the money that was raised in the United States, 100 percent of it from the Kiwanis clubs went to helping the victims out there.” And the projects continue. The maternal neonatal tetanus elimination program has become one of the major projects gaining ground over the past few years. The program aids children and mothers

around the world. The program is used to provide proper care to mothers and babies suffering from tetanus due to no health care and inadequate birthing conditions. More than $100 million worldwide has been raised for the project thus far, Guse said. The Kiwanis International centennial celebration will be held in Indianapolis June 25-28. Members of the local clubs, Circle K, Key Club and Aktion Club will participate in the event.

the situation. But it was instinct, too.” The couple remembered the “Murph” workout and the man for whom the workout is named. The new baby’s name is Brandon James Murphy Schwanz. “We felt that it was appropriate,” Nicky said. A doctor came to the house to examine the mother and child. Brandon has an older brother, Cody, age 2, who

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Troopers honor sacrifice throughout ISP history About 50 Indiana State Police officers stood in rows, as commanders read the names of 46 officers who died in the line of duty over the past nine decades. Capt. Keith Kopinski and Lt. A.C. “Tony” Casto addressed troopers, retirees and the families of fallen officers who had gathered for the annual Indiana State Police Memorial Service, on May 8 at the district headquarters in Fort Wayne. Casto, the commander of the 11-county Fort Wayne district, shared the microphone with his superior, Kopinski, who commands the three offices covering most of northeast Indiana. The list of names began with Trooper Eugene Teague, who was killed Dec. 20, 1933, in Paris, Ill., by the Dillinger gang. The list ended with the name of Master Motor Carrier Inspector Robert Pitcher, who was killed Sept. 26, 2010, in a vehicle crash on Interstate 70. Between those dates, troopers were killed by gunfire and by reckless motorists. Kopinski read each name. Casto told how each officer died. The family of Master Trooper David Deuter listened as his name was read once again. Deuter, of Angola, was killed July 16, 1998, when he was struck by a tractor-semitrailer while making a traffic stop on

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edged Trooper Bruce Johnson, who watched from his wheelchair. After the ceremony, Johnson pointed to the head wound that he suffered May 23, 2001. “I took a .45 from 20 feet,” he said. “If it wasn’t for the grace of God, they’d be reading my name today.” “It’s very solemn, but it also kind of grounds us in an awareness of the importance of what we do and the risk that we take,” Casto said after the ceremony. “It can be a little demoralizing, but it

reminds you of the value of the brotherhood that we have.” Chaplain Dan Bellinger, of Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church in Auburn, prayed that everyone at the service remember the fallen and “keep their memorial in our hearts.” Chaplain Chris Gadladge, of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur, prayed, “We ask that there be no names added this year, and the following year, and the years after that.”

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Two panels of copper cladding totaling about 4 square feet gleam from the west side of the Trinity English Lutheran Church steeple. A crane lifted two workers in a man basket 150 feet into the air, to replace panels knocked loose by a storm. Most of the steeple still boasts the character that it developed over 90 years. “That part of the building was dedicated in 1925, so it’s been on there for quite some time,” said Brian Eastman, the director of facilities at the downtown Fort Wayne church. Wayne Hake and Dan Sample, sheet metal workers for Dahm Brothers Rooﬁng Inc. in

Fort Wayne, made the repairs and checked for any other loose elements. Hake, a 25-year sheet metal veteran, estimated that the replacement panels will stand out from the green of the original copper for about 50 years. “In a year that will be dark brown, and it won’t be as noticeable,” he said. Scott Ehler directed the crane for Doc’s Crane & Rigging, of Roanoke. Ehler again directed the crane to carry Hake and a photographer to 180 feet, from where the steeple and cross stood in silhouette against the sky. “Everyone’s work and cooperation was very much appreciated, to get that cladding back up on our church,” Eastman See REPAIR, Page B4

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Michelle Love says Miss Allen County Queen contestants grow in poise and conﬁdence before and during the pageant. The 2015 pageant begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in the Carroll High School auditorium, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Admission is $5 per person, with kids 5 and under admitted free. The queen and her court will reign over the Allen County Fair, July 28-Aug. 2 at the fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road. “I offer pointers and tips prior to the pageant, and give them examples of good evening gown choices and professional wear,” Love, the pageant director, said by email. Interested young women may contact Love for a contestant packet and more information about entering the 2015

program. Early entry deadline is June 15; the late entry deadline is July 1. Contact Love at missallencounty@gmail. com or by calling (260) 693-9407. Miss Allen County is open to young women 17-21 who live or go to school in Allen County. Girls pay a $50 entry fee. Many entrants ﬁnd a local business to sponsor them. The income helps to cover the expenses of the program, including gifts for each contestant. Entrants compete in four categories: interview, professional wear, evening wear, and on-stage question. Love, who is a former Miss Allen County, also serves on the fair board. “We also have an optional orientation meeting prior to the program, where I teach the girls how to walk, stand and how to prepare for the interview and See FAIR, Page B3

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What started as a vision turned into a life passion after ﬁrst painting and using wine bottles to create art. After stumbling upon a gold mine of glass in a gravel pit near a stained glass factory, the whereabouts of which she’s kept secret, Kate Hetzel was well on her way to making a living as a glass artist. For 18 years, the Floridian has made her goal as an artist to “give glass a second chance at life with a purpose,” she said. Hetzel will be attending the Covington Art Fair this year, selling her artwork made from recycled glass. The Covington Art Fair returns for its 23rd year in Fort Wayne this summer. Located at Covington Plaza, the two-day fair, June 27-28, will feature local artists both old and new, featuring high quality artwork using multiple mediums. Artists from Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin and Ohio will also be present at the event to feature their work, said Glenda Steppenhagen. Covington Plaza is between West Jefferson Boulevard and Covington Road.

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Hetzel’s gallery, Second Life Art, features pieces from candle holders, knobs and vases to bowls and nightlights. These one-of-a kind creations are full of vibrant colors as well as unique texture and structure. The process of manipulating the glass begins with collecting the glass and processing it by heating the glass and thermal shocking it, causing the glass to shatter. The glass is refused and reheated several times to take on a speciﬁc shape, depending on what the artist chooses to create. Hetzel spends her summers in a cabin in the

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The 2015 queen will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, her ďŹ rst runner-up a $400 scholarship and second runner-up to fourth runner-up each will receive a $100 scholarship. The queen and her court will win prizes such as: Vera Bradley handbags, gold and diamond jewelry, gift certiďŹ cates to area restaurants, massages, modeling scholarships and more. The winner also will represent Allen County

at the Miss Indiana State Fair Queen pageant in January 2016 in Indianapolis. The theme of the 2015 program is a â€™50s sock hop and will feature the best songs of the era. 2014 Miss Allen County, Whitney Bullion, will pass down her crown during the program and talk about her experiences at the 2015 Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant in January. Bullion, from Fort Wayne, graduated

from Carroll High School and is attending Purdue University. Her sister â€” reigning Miss Three Rivers Outstanding Teen Hannah Bullion â€” will dance for entertainment. The Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant has run in conjunction with the Allen County Fair since 1982. Four past queens from Allen County have gone on to become Miss Indiana State Fair. The mission of the

Allen County Fairgrounds is to be a place dedicated to youth, family and community for educational and recreational purposes. The Allen County Fair is a joint venture of the Allen County Fairgrounds and the Allen County 4-H Clubs. Fair admission is $5 per day, with children 5 and under admitted free. Visit allencountyfairgroundsin.com for the full schedule.

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said. Hake said he has ridden the crane to work on ﬁve phases of Trinity improvements. “I think it’s a blast,” he said of his aerial assignments. Trinity was founded in 1846 as northeast Indiana’s ﬁrst Englishspeaking Lutheran church. A second church building at Clinton and Wayne streets was dedicated in 1864. The

chair ramps for adults and children with disabilities. “The family didn’t have the resources to get the ramp built,” said union representative William Klein. “We know it will enhance the family’s

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present church home at the southwest corner of Wayne and Ewing streets was dedicated in December 1925. The Washington Boulevard entrance was completed in 2009. The bell from the original Berry Street building still calls worshipers, to Trinity’s third location. For more on the church’s history and the architecture of the church building, visit trinityenglish.org.

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145-mile run remembers the Fallen By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com

In a 145-mile run, thousands of steps are taken. Each step has meaning. The ﬁrst annual Indiana Run for the Fallen took to the pavement for a solid three days of running in honor of Indiana’s fallen soldiers. Mile 1 started on May 15 at the Allen County War Memorial in Fort Wayne. Then on May 17, the 145-mile stretch ended at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. The Honor and Remember organization planned the event in the hopes to gain recognition as a group dedicated to creating and establishing a nationally recognized

flag representing the lives of those who died defending freedom. The final goal for the organization is to get all 50 states on board to recognize the flag as a national symbol of the nation’s fallen heroes. Currently, 20 states have ratified the flag as a national symbol to commemorate fallen soldiers. The team of 13 core runners covered 145 miles from Friday to Sunday. Every mile signified a few fallen Indiana soldiers who lost their lives since the War on Terror began. The group fulfilled the goal of completing the memorial trail with an immense degree of patriotism and dedication. “It was a really

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Sam Hartman shares the 145-mile Indiana Run for the Fallen, which began May 15 in Fort Wayne.

humbling experience and an amazing thing to be a part of,” said Sam Hartman, 28, who participated in the event. Hartman is a chapter founder for the local Red, White and Blue

team whose mission it is to enrich the lives of veterans through physical and social activity. “The body hurt pretty bad for how much we were running, but that’s nothing compared to the

greater sacrifice of the people we were remembering and honoring,” he said. “The feat was worthwhile given the small sacrifice we made of our bodies that weekend.” At each mile marker, a hero marker was dedicated in reverence to Indiana’s fallen heroes. Several soldiers were recognized at each mile. Family members and friends of the soldiers being honored gathered to welcome the runners who carried an American flag and the soldiers’ biographical information. Family members of fallen soldiers gathered to honor loved ones and cheer on runners throughout the course. One mother, who lost her

19-year-old son in war, shared her deep gratitude toward the group for honoring those who sacriﬁced their lives. “She shared how this event had added to her restored faith in the military and the United States and its citizens to show respect to military members,” Hartman said. “It meant the world to me to hear that from her. This is exactly what we were trying to accomplish, you know, to show these families that their losses and their sacriﬁces will never be forgotten.” For the future, the group plans to make the honor run an annual event. To learn more about the organization, visit inrunforthefallen. org.

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Have something for the July 10 calendar? Submit news about your nonprofit group, church or school. Send entries by July 2 for the July 10 edition of the St. Joe Times. Email gsnow@kpcmedia. com, or call 426-2640, ext. 3321. Visit InFortWayne.com for a list of activities to help you plan your weekend. SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Chicken dinner and classic car show. Emmaus Lutheran Church & School, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Chicken dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m., car show 10 a.m-3 p.m. The full Nelson’s chicken dinner meal includes a half-chicken with a choice of two sides: baked beans, cole slaw or potato salad. Homemade desserts and a beverage are also included with the complete meal for $9. A half-chicken is $6.50. Dine in or take out. Lunch is served by Emmaus Women’s Guild. The car show will include classic cars and some newer models. Music from the ’50s and ’60s will be played, and trophies awarded at 2:30 p.m. for the top models 1978 or older. The car show is sponsored by Evans Toyota. Vintage and Handmade Market. Downtown Roanoke. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. About 20 vendors from Allen, Huntington and Whitley counties will offer unique handmade items that must be at least 50 years old. The Joseph Decuis Emporium will offer its casual but gourmet breakfast from 9-11 a.m., featuring waffles, house-raised and cured bacon, orange juice and coffee for $10. Joe Justice will provide live music. The Affine and Bravas food trucks from Fort Wayne will be on hand. The Lions Club will serve hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Moose & Mollie’s will serve gelato, sandwiches and homemade treats. Crestwood Galleries will celebrate a gallery opening from 3-7 p.m. Southern gospel performance. The Rockford Belle, 135 Market St., Rockford, Ohio. 6 p.m. Free-will donation. Featuring autoharpist Patrick Briede II of Decatur, Ind., and Southern gospel singers The Fishermen Quartet, of Clyde, Ohio.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Symphonic Brass Quintet in concert. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Free half-hour concert begins at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch is available after the recital. The Wednesdays on Wayne music series is held each Wednesday in June.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Child’s Play Autism Center open house. At the future site of the new facility, 84 Commercial Ave., Huntington. 5-8 p.m. Speakers will include Dr. Duane Hougendobler, pediatrician with Parkview First Group, and Shelly Snyder, director of the Huntington Bowen Center. The new facility will have classrooms and services for up to 30 full-time clients. For more information, visit childsplayautism.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Food Truck Fridays. The parking lot of Girls Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out gsnim.org for food truck schedules and menus. Participating food trucks include Afﬁne, Bravas, The Getaway Grill, PizzaBomba, Ragin’ Cajun, Spicer’s Food Truck and Whip & Chill. Juneteenth lecture. Allen County Public Library Theater, Lower Level 2, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Edna Greene Medford, a professor of history at Howard University, will present a lecture celebrating the sesquicentennial of Juneteenth. “When Freedom Came: Emancipation and the Question of Timing” will address the issue of how we identify the arrival of African American Freedom. Medford’s talk will consider the case for January 1, the date of the Emancipation Proclamation; June 19, or Juneteenth; and December 6, the date the requisite number of states ratiﬁed the Thirteenth Amendment. Bishop Dwenger High School’s annual Saints Open Golf Outing. Cherry Hill Golf Club, 6615 Wheelock Road, Fort Wayne. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Foursomes, sponsors and door prizes needed. Must be 21 years to play, or be with a parent/legal guardian. Visit bishopdwenger.com or contact Molly Schreck at mschreck@bishopdwenger.com for registration information. First-anniversary open house. Pranayoga Institute of Yoga and Health. 10329

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Social hour at 6:30 p.m., with business meeting at 7 p.m. Show-and-tell rounds out each meeting. The July theme is “Christmas in July.” For more information, visit appleseedquiltersguild.com or email appleseedquilters@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Church yard sale. Dunfee Missionary Church, 818 W. County Line Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds beneﬁt the DMC Youth Group Mission Trip Fund.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Kate’s Kart Ice cream social. Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to the public. The seventh annual event will feature free ice cream, kiddie rides, games and prizes, inflatables, plus live, family-friendly music and entertainment. All activities and performances are free, with donations accepted to support the organization’s mission. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Kate’s Kart is a not-for-profit organization that supplies free books to hospitalized children to keep for their enjoyment. Our goal is to promote literacy and encourage children, and their families, to read on an ongoing basis. New Haven Lions Club BBQ. Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway E., New Haven. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A half chicken with baked beans and apple sauce, $8.50. Donations of used eyeglasses welcome for Lions Recycles for Sight. Free dentistry day. Hughes Dental Group, 13919 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dentist Bradley D. Hughes will host a Dentistry from the Heart event as part of an international outreach. Hughes will provide free fillings, extractions or cleanings on a first-come, first-served basis.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Longest Day of the Year event. Kingston at Dupont, 1716 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. Play Bingo Bonanza sessions beginning at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Bingo cards are $5 each, with proceeds going to The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Ice cream sundaes, door prizes and more available. Kingston at Dupont is a dedicated Memory Care Community. For details, call Jill at (260) 602-4278.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Kingston Dinner Dance. Mount Calvary Church Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Drive, Waynedale section of Fort Wayne. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., and dancing to PrimeTime from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, or $7 at the door. $2 of each ticket goes to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. To RSVP, call 747-1523 or email cgarrison@kingstonhealthcare.com. Bob Leiman Toastmasters meeting. Northcrest Pizza Hut, 701 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8pm. Free. Social hour begins at 5:30. Come gain conﬁdence in communication and public speaking — especially helpful for career development and for English as a second language speakers.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Young Eagles Flight Rally. Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. Ages 8 to 17 , may get a view from the air, thanks to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the registration form. The EAA Chapter 2 web page is eaa2.org. For information about the local rally, call 402-6764 or email youngeagles@eaa2.org. Rallies will also be held on Aug. 8 and Sept. 12.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Which Stitch. Little Turtle Branch Library, 2201 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Meet with like-minded people to knit, crochet, embroider or needlepoint. This is a chance to learn and to teach others.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Presentation by local artist. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50 inclusive of luncheon. The Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection chose the theme “June is Bust’n Out All Over” for the June meeting. Nancy Cupka, a local artist, will talk about and show some of her art. Make reservations by June 16; call Meridith at 672-3414. Baby sitting is available. Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. Crop diagnostic workshop. Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center, 4821 E. 400 S. Columbia City. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. registration. Registration of $60 per person is due by June 19. Lunch will be provided. Farmers, crop advisers and pesticide applicators have the opportunity to learn more about crop diagnostics at a workshop featuring specialists from Purdue University and Ohio State University. A brochure and registration form is available at the Purdue Extension Huntington County website, extension.purdue.edu/Huntington, by clicking the “Agriculture” tab. For more information, contact Ed Farris, Purdue Extension educator in Huntington County, at (260) 358-4826, emfarris@purdue.edu.

Those Witty Brits. New Haven Branch Library, 648 Green St., New Haven. 7 p.m. Visit and share in the laughter with a book club devoted to British humor.

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String quartet. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Free half-hour concert begins at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch is available after the recital. The concert features members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. The Wednesdays on Wayne music series is held each Wednesday in June.

Yarn lovers gathering. Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 Indiana 101 North, Woodburn. 7 p.m. For those who want to learn how to knit or crochet and for those who are willing to teach new techniques. Budget scrapbooking. Monroeville Branch Library, 115 Main St., Monroeville. 4 p.m. The group has a different layout page each month, and the library provides supplies. Scrapbookers should bring their own adhesive and scissors. For beginning and experienced scrapbookers. Community topics. Envision Fort Wayne Center, 916 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Noon. Free. The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division hosts speakers to discuss a variety of topics over the lunch hour on Thursdays through the summer months. Because the Speaker Series coincides with the Downtown Improvement District’s Lunch on the Plaza, residents can conveniently bring lunch from one of the local food trucks or downtown restaurants and join the conversation. The June 18 speaker is Pam Holocher, deputy director for planning, who will provide residents the latest information about Riverfront Fort Wayne progress, as well as efforts to update the Downtown Plan. La Leche League. Mocha Lounge, 6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Mother-to-mother support is the heart of La Leche League, which offers information, inspiration and support for breastfeeding. Mothers and babies are welcome.

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Food Truck Fridays. The parking lot of Girls Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out gsnim.org for food truck schedules and menus. Participating food trucks include Afﬁne, Bravas, The Getaway Grill, PizzaBomba, Ragin’ Cajun, Spicer’s Food Truck and Whip & Chill.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne.

Father’s Day 5k race. Registration 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m., from The Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. $25 entry fee; children 10 and under free. All proceeds beneﬁt A Baby’s Closet and Military Families, both programs of The Associated Churches. The Father’s Day 5K is a family-friendly race to celebrate responsible fatherhood in the community. The race has two running options: family-friendly 5K and an Extreme Ruck 5K. Runners of the Extreme Ruck carry their own backpacks ﬁlled with baby items (wipes, diapers, sham-

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SUNDAY, JUNE 21 “Pinocchio — The Musical.” Main Library, Room A, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. $6. Ecstatic Theatrics presents the story of a naïve puppet boy distracted into dangerous adventures despite the efforts of Blue Fairies and his Cricket Conscience. For details, call (260) 750-9013, or visit ecstatic-theatrics.com. Fathers get in free today, Father’s Day.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23 “Classics” adult book group. Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. Adults are invited to discuss the classics they hav always wanted to read or to enjoy again. This month the group will discuss “Anthem” by Ayn Rand. Roadmap to Cultural Sensitivity for Health and Service Providers. The Community Grief Center, adjacent to Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. The event is free, but registration is required by June 22; call (260) 435-3222. Presenter Melissa Rhinehart is a cultural anthropologist who taught in higher education for over 20 years. As director of Diversity and Inclusion at Visiting Nurse, she educates staff and community partners about inclusion in the workplace.

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Georgetown Square is host to farmers’ markets from 4-7 p.m. each Thursday evening through Sept. 10. Vendors must make, bake or grow their own products, which are offered for sale near the branch library. Entertainment accompanies each market. Georgetown Square is at the southeast corner of East State Boulevard and Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Adults’ book group. Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Visit the Aboite Branch each month for a lively book discussion. This month the group will read “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller. Pieceful Quilters. Monroeville Branch Library, 115 Main St., Monroeville. 6:30 p.m. Quilters of all specialties and skill levels are welcome.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Community topics. Envision Fort Wayne Center, 916 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Noon. Free. The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division hosts speakers to discuss a variety of topics over the lunch hour on Thursdays through the summer months. Because the Speaker Series coincides with the Downtown Improvement District’s Lunch on the Plaza, residents can conveniently bring lunch from one of the local food trucks or downtown restaurants and join the conversation. Today, Susan Mendenhall and Dan Ross, of Arts United, will engage residents in a discussion about the importance of arts and culture in revitalizing downtown Fort Wayne. They will review how longtime spaces such as the Embassy Theatre, Arts United campus and University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center are undergoing facility and programming improvements. They also will discuss new arts facilities such as The Phoenix jazz club and Ratliff Gallery.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Georgetown Fridays. Georgetown Square, 6310 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The plaza presents outdoor concerts the ﬁrst Friday of each month, June through August. The Bulldogs present the music tonight.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 “Pinocchio — The Musical.” Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m. $6. Ecstatic Theatrics presents the story of a naïve puppet boy distracted into dangerous adventures despite the efforts of Blue Fairies and his Cricket Conscience. For details, call (260) 750-9013, or visit ecstatic-theatrics.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 “Pinocchio — The Musical.” Main Library, Room A, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. $6. Ecstatic Theatrics presents the story of a naïve puppet boy distracted into dangerous adventures despite the efforts of Blue Fairies and his Cricket Conscience. For details, call (260) 750-9013, or visit ecstatic-theatrics.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 3 First Friday Street Fair. Downtown Roanoke. 6-9 p.m. Games, food, fun and entertainment will ﬁll Main Street from 6-9 p.m. the ﬁrst Friday of each month through October.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Fireworks. Downtown Fort Wayne. 10 p.m. Free. Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank are sponsors. The Indiana Michigan Power Center is the location. The show will include the ﬁreworks planned for Parkview Field after the TinCaps game. TinCaps fans may watch the ﬁreworks from their seats after the game. If the game is not completed

by 10 p.m., the ﬁreworks will begin immediately after the game. Miami Indian Heritage Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Admission $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Admission includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville House, a national landmark. The History Center presents programs the ﬁrst Saturday of the month, May through November, featuring local artists, performers and representatives of the Miami Indians and other Native American groups demonstrating their heritage. Today, Craig Arnold and George Strack present “Then and Now: Tools of the Miami.” For more information, visit fwhistoryenter.com.

Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St. June 18-21. Admission is free until 5:30 p.m. Evening admission is $7 for adults 13 and over, $5 for seniors and $4 for students. Visit bbqribfest.com. Ribfest is four days of barbecue prepared by award-winning barbeque teams from across the country. Each year, more than 40,000 people consume more than 20 tons of brisket, ribs, pulled pork, rib sandwiches, barbecued chicken and more. Entertainment on the main stage includes blues, jazz and country. Matthew Curry and the Fury will perform from 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday. The Todd Harrold Band will take the stage from noon-2 p.m. Sunday. The Old Crown Brass Band will entertain from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Sunday. See a list of entertainers and rib masters at bbqribfest.com.

FORT WAYNE GREEK FESTIVAL Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St. June 25-28. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and all day Sunday. Admission is $3 from 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Under 16 admitted free. Visit fortwaynegreekfestival.org. The menu includes boneless leg of lamb, ﬁre-grilled octopus, gyros, pork souvlaki, chicken souvlaki, loukaniko, pastichio, mousaka, Greek fries, rice pilaf, spanakopita, tiropita, Greek salad, dolmades and Greek pizza. Hot dogs are free for children accompanied by an adult in the food line. Enjoy Greek coffee, Greek frappe, regular coffee, soft drinks, water, iced tea or lemonade. Enjoy Greek beer and Greek and domestic wines in the taverna. Come celebrate the 34th annual Greek Festival with Greek cuisine and entertainment, including live music, dancing and other activities each

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Old-fashioned hymn sing and ice cream social. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. Enjoy a time of singing some favorite hymns, led by the church’s pipe organ and grand piano.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Bob Leiman Toastmasters meeting. Northcrest Pizza Hut, 701 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Social hour begins at 5:30. The meetings are intended to boost conﬁdence in communication and public speaking.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 Car show. Lawton Park, 1900 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. Awards at 2 p.m. Presented by Mizpah Shrine Car Club. Also featuring a silent auction and food and beverage vendors. Dash plaques to the ﬁrst 150 entries. To register, email MizpahShrineCarClub@yahoo.com with name, cell phone number, address, email address and make, year and car model. Call (260) 403-6849 or (260) 420-5345.

THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL EVENTS SUMMARY July 11-18. For details and updates, visit threeriversfestival.org. • Parade. 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 11. • Art in the Park. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Visitors crowd the cultural district. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art hosts the chalk walk in Freimann Square. • Bed race. Wednesday, July 15, 6-8 p.m. Race down Main Street between Lafayette and Clinton streets. • Children’s Fest. Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., IPFW. Events and activities are free. Concessions are available for purchase. • Brew Review. Saturday, July 18, noon-5 p.m. Hanning & Bean Festival Plaza, Headwaters Park. Featuring over 100 craft beers. Buy $30 pre-sale tickets at threeriversfestival.org. • Raft race. Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. • Fireworks ﬁnale. Saturday, July 18, 10 p.m., Summit Square.

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day. Hear live music by Lazaros. Greek dancing troupes perform daily, at 12:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit the Plaka West Boutique, and the Kids Korne with its amusement rides. Join the 4th annual Greek Fest Olympic 5k run/walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Headwaters Park. Registration is $20 through June 15, $25 June 16 through race day. Register at RunRace.net/ďŹ ndarace.php?id=14179IN2.

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North Side High School, Coliseum, Friday, June 12, 6 p.m. South Side High School, Coliseum, Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. Northrop High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. Wayne High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, noon. Snider High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, 1:30 p.m.

FRANCINEâ€™S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. Monday, June 15. Quality Inn, 2820 Hotel Ave., Huntington. Friday, June 19. DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 20. Faith Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pettit Ave., Fort Wayne. Monday, June 22. PPG Family Practice, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. Tuesday, June 23. PNC, 110 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Friday, June 26. Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne, 6006 Brandy Chase Cove, Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 27. Greater Christ Temple Church, 2940 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. (Note: Francineâ€™s Friends Mobile Mammography is a partnership between Francineâ€™s Friends, Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Diagnostic Center.)

FORT WAYNE SEMIPRO FOOTBALL SCHEDULES The Indiana Cardinals and the Allen County Lions have joined the Minor League Football Alliance. The Cardinals play thir home games at Lakeside Middle School, 2100 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. The Lions play their home games at Miami Middle School, 8100 Amherst Drive, Fort Wayne. Admission is $5 for adults, with kids under 12 admitted free. Follow the season and ďŹ nd locations of away games at minorleaguefootballalliance.com. Indiana Cardinals, remaining schedule: â€˘ June 13, at Toledo Thunder. Details to be determined. â€˘ June 20, at Michiana Thunderhawks, 4 p.m. â€˘ June 27, at Miami County Blitz, 6 p.m. â€˘ July 11, Home vs. Indy Assassins, 4 p.m. â€˘ July 18, Home vs. Delaware County Rebels, 4 p.m. â€˘ July 25, Home vs. Allen County Lions, 4 p.m. Allen County Lions, remaining schedule: â€˘ June 13, at Delaware County Rebels, 5 p.m. â€˘ June 20, Home vs. Marion County Rockets, 5 p.m. â€˘ June 27, Home vs. Michiana Thunderhawks, 5 p.m. â€˘ July 11, at Miami County Blitz, 6 p.m. â€˘ July 18, at Indiana Cutters, 7 p.m. â€˘ July 25, at Indiana Cardinals, 4 p.m.

KIDNEY SMART HEALTH PROGRAMS WHATâ€™S HAPPENING AT THE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. (260) 427-6440. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for aes 3-17, age 2 and under free. For details on these and future programs, visit botanicalconservatory.org. Ask a Horticulturist: Fertilizing. Saturday, June 20, 1-2 p.m. Ever wonder how much water youâ€™re supposed to give a particular plant or why you struggle to keep some plants alive? Maybe you just want to know the name of a plant as you visit the Botanical Conservatory. The Conservatoryâ€™s horticulturist, Andy Force, will demonstrate garden practices and answer your garden related questions in a special drop-in hour once a month. Stop by and â€œask a horticulturist!â€? In June, Force will discuss fertilizing, but heâ€™ll also entertain garden questions from the public. Regular Conservatory admission fee applies. Floral Design with Four Seasons DIY. Professional ďŹ‚orists from Four Seasons DIY will share their knowledge of ďŹ‚oral design in three 1-hour workshops. All workshops are open to those 12 and older; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Enroll in all three workshops and receive a $10 discount. Centerpiece Basket: Saturday, June 20, 1-2 p.m. Learn about space, dimension, texture and form while designing your own fresh ďŹ‚ower arrangement â€” a basket centerpiece â€” that you will be proud to display on your table. Ages 12+. Registration deadline: June 12. $34/public; $26/Conservatory member or volunteer. Minimum 10, maximum 25. To register, or to learn about July and August ďŹ‚oral design classes, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Family Garden Close-Up: Fairy Houses & Gnome Domes. Saturday, June 27, 11

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Gloria Gerig, who has collected pins from decades of Woodburn Summer Festivals, leads the Woodburn Community Historical Society. The city celebrates another festival and its 150th anniversary this weekend. Saturday events start with Lionsâ€™ doughnuts at 7 a.m. and end with ďŹ reworks at 10 p.m. Admission is free. For a full schedule, visit woodburnsummerfest.com. For a story about Gerigâ€™s project, visit InFortWayne.com. a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the Botanical Conservatory this summer on the fourth Saturday of each month to get a closer look at the plants and gardens through short walks, crafts and snacks. Visit one of the gardens to discover a different feature so you get to see what the Conservatory has to offer. FGC is especially fun for young learners. The activities are included in the regular Conservatory admission fee (members and volunteers admitted free). In June, weâ€™re going on a nature hunt. Journey through the Exploration Garden looking for rocks, sticks, leaves and anything else youâ€™d like to use to construct a humble abode just the right size for a fairy or gnome. Free with regular Conservatory admission: $5/ adult, $3/child age 3-17; children age 2 and under free. For more information, call 427-6440. Drawing Trees. Saturday, June 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Give up the â€œlollipop treesâ€? and learn to draw a real tree. With just paper and pencil, you will learn the basic technique and then go into the Conservatory to practice on your own. Instructor Sue Davidson is retired from teaching middle school art for 36 years. All materials provided. Ages 8+. Registration deadline: June 19. $15/public; $9/Conservatory member or volunteer. Minimum 10, maximum 20. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. The Pollinatorsâ€™ Garden 13th annual Live ButterďŹ‚y Exhibit. Through July 5. What is pollination? Why is it important? We are all familiar with butterďŹ‚ies and honeybees, but did you know that other animals pollinate ďŹ‚owers? Beetles, bats and ďŹ‚ies also assist plants in seed production. During this yearâ€™s live butterďŹ‚y exhibit, visitors can learn more about pollinators and why humans depend on them. Visitors will also be encouraged to plant ďŹ‚owers for pollinators, 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. Discovery Corner: ButterďŹ‚ies and Moths. During June public hours in the Discovery Gallery. The youngest visitors are always welcome to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree where theyâ€™ll ďŹ nd stories and activities relating to a monthly theme. All 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; advance registration is not required. In June, learn about butterďŹ‚ies and moths. Call 427-6445 for more information.

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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 KidneySmart.org or call Rachel Gabet, RN, at 466-2959 to register. Approaching programs include: Glenbrook Rehab, 3811 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Thursday, June 18, 2-4 p.m. Lutheran Sleep Disorder Building, 7836 Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Thursdays, July 9 and Sept. 10, 1-3 p.m. Dupont Branch, Allen County Public Library, 536 E. DuPont Road, Fort Wayne. Monday, June 15, 1-3 p.m. Parkview Noble Hospital, 401 Sawyer Road, Kendallville. Tuesdays, June 16 and July 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Eckhart Public Library, 603 S. Jackson St., Auburn. Tuesday, June 23, noon-2 p.m. Huntington Purdue Extension OfďŹ ce, 354 N. Jefferson St. Suite 202, Huntington. Friday, June 19, noon-2 p.m.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767. Blood donation opportunities in Allen County: Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6813 W. California Road, Fort Wayne. Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m.-noon. Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road, Leo-Cedarville. Tuesday, June 16, 8:30-11 a.m., Dupont Hospital, 2520 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 16, 1-3:30 p.m., Fire Police City County Federal Credit Union branch, 3306 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 17, 8:30-11 a.m., ResCare, 9835 Auburn Road, Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 17, 1-4 p.m., New Haven Police Department, 815 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. Thursday, June 18, 8:30-11 a.m., Vorderman Volkswagen, 5811 Cross Creek Blvd., Fort Wayne. Friday, June 19, noon-5 p.m., Bethesda Lutheran Communities, 1615 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., in Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 23, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., YMCA - Jorgensen, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 23, 4-7 p.m., Avalon at Northbrook, 10230 Avalon Way, Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Rousseau Centre, 1 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 24, 1-3:30 p.m., Tomkinson BMW, 929 Avenue of Autos, 14/69 Auto Mall in Fort Wayne. Thursday, June 25, 8:30-11 a.m., Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawson Creek, Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.-noon, Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne.

LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT EVENTS Little River Wetlands Project, a local organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington counties, sponsors informative nature events. All are free and open to

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the community. Contact info@lrwp.org or (260) 478-2515 for details. Little River Ramblers. Every Tuesday in June, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserve. Breakfast on the Marsh: Tracks — Learn Who’s Sharing your Space. Thursday, June 11, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Dane Nagy, Indiana Master Naturalist and expert tracker, will share tips on how to recognize animal signs and tracks in your yard and at Eagle Marsh. Tracking Wildlife in Summer. Saturday, June 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Looking for animal signs is more challenging in summer. Dane Nagy, Indiana Master Naturalist and expert tracker, will share how and where to look for tracks and signs of the animals that share your space. Fun for all ages. Dress for the trails and weather. Monarch Monitor Training. Saturday, June 27, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. You must register in advance for this training to join a team of monitors that check weekly for monarch adults, caterpillars, and eggs at Eagle Marsh as part of a University of Minnesota Monarch Larva Monitoring Program. At the training you’ll learn how to identify different monarch life stages and how to monitor. Then you’ll pick the trail you would like to monitor weekly between July 1 and mid-September, with substitute monitors available to help when you’re away. For information or to register, contact Dani Bradtmiller at d.bradtmiller@lrwp.org or 478-2515.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Children’s Services, 900 Library Plaza, (260) 421-1220. For a look at upcoming activities, visit acpl.lib.in.us. • LEGO Club. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, 31, 3p.m. Get your brains, and hands, and imaginations working by playing with LEGOs. • Minecraft Masters. Mondays, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, 31, 3 p.m. Welcome all Minecraft Survivors! Whether you are an expert or just getting started, come and explore the Minecraft world. • Picture Book Party. Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m. Dress up as your favorite picture book character and join us as we celebrate picture books. • Children’s Storage open house. Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. Have you ever wondered what hidden gems are held in the Storage Collection? Browse the shelves and find out for yourself. Young Adults’ Services, 900 Library Plaza, (260) 421-1255. For a look at upcoming activities, visit acpl.lib.in.us. • Minecraft Club. Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Play Minecraft with other people who love the game as much as you do! • Tech Tuesdays. Tuesdays, June 16, 23 and 30, 2 p.m. Come to the library each week for tech-related activities. Registration required. Call 421-1255 to sign up. Art, Music, and Media, 900 Library Plaza, (260) 421-1210. For a look at upcoming activities, visit acpl.lib.in.us. • Movie Night@ the Library. Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. Theater Lower Level 2 Main Library. We will present a G, PG or PG-13 moving on the big screen the fourth Tuesday of the month. Adults must accompany children under 13. The doors open at 6 p.m. for first-come, firstserved seating.

GEORGETOWN BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 6600 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. (260) 421-1320. For a look at other upcoming activities, visit acpl.lib.in.us. • Babies and Books Storytime. Mondays, June 15, 22 and 29, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Babies and their caregivers are expected at a storytime designed

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Children play in the splash pad at Buckner Park. Fort Wayne’s free splash pads will be turned on through Labor Day. Splash pads also are available at McCormick, Memorial, Shoaff, Kreager and Waynedale parks, and at Robert E. Meyers Park, inside the north gate of Parkview Field. Northside Pool, McMillen Pool and Memorial Pool began daily hours June 6. For more information, visit fortwayneparks.org. to develop early literacy skills. We will have books, stories, puppets and singing during this 25-minute program. • Toddler Time Storytime. Tuesdays, June 16, 23 and 30, 10:15 and 11 a.m. A program especially designed for 2- and 3-year-olds and their caregivers. Toddlers on the go will enjoy stories, songs, puppets, games and other fun activities that emphasize vocabulary and letters of the alphabet. • Smart Start Storytime. Thursdays, June 18 and 25, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Join us for preschool storytime enhanced by the latest research in emergent literacy. Each session includes books, ﬁngerplays and maybe a craft. • LEGO Club. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, 3:30 p.m. See where your imagination, building skills and LEGOs can take you! • Teen Thursday. June 18, 3:30 p.m., Design Your Own T-shirt. June 25, 3:30 p.m., Henna Art.

2015 RIVERSIDE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES Free Friday Concerts continue through July 31. All concerts are weather pending, and start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Riverside Gardens is at 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville, on the east bank of the St. Joseph River. Bring a lawn chair. Donations are accepted to help to offset expenses. • June 12, Summit City Singers (traditional choir) • June 19, Sound Track (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70’s music) • June 26, Joe Five (classic and modern rock) • July 3, at 5 p.m., cruise- in with Joe Justice Live • July 10, Cedar Creek Praise Team

Music of the Grand Page pipe organ. The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. The Embassy’s famous organ has been restored as is ready to make music. The first public performance will be 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the annual Buddy Nolan Tribute Concert. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for children. Nolan was one of the Embassy’s most famous organists. This year the concert will feature organist Ken Double. who played the very first Buddy Nolan Tribute concert in 1978. Double has had a lengthy career in broadcasting and music and is currently the president of the American Theatre Organ Society. After the Buddy Nolan Tribute concert the Embassy Theatre will present three black-and-white silent films in which the Grande Page pipe organ will provide musical accompaniment as it did when these movies were first released. They are at 7 p.m.: June 22, “Peter Pan” (1924); June 29, “Metropolis” (1927); and July 6,Ben-Hur” (1925). All movies will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for children. Discussion will take place before and after the movie led by Jane Martin, communications professor at the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts. Behind the Screen: Summer Exploration at the Embassy, is 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Tickets are $6 per person. Kids enjoy two black-and-white features and then watch the stage hands put away the movie screen, for a peek of the backstage area. Then kids can enjoy 16 activities, from “making a marquee” to tile rubbings, to a scavenger hunt. For details, visit fwembassytheatre.org. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Embassy box office. Local poetry contest. Northeast Indiana Poets offer a Silver Anniversary Poetry Contest, now through June 26. The subject of poems for the contest is “Summer.” Any form of poem is acceptable. Entries should be limited to 25 lines. Prizes are $40 for first place, $20 for second place, and $10 for third place, with certificates. The poems will be published in the Silver Anniversary Poetry book. The entry fee is $5 for up to five poems entered by one poet, with a maximum of five poems per person. Winning poems will be shared at at July 25 celebration, and winners will be featured at an open house party. Mail the $5 entry fee and two copies of each poem (one with identification, the other with no identification) to: Northeast Indiana Poets, Caroline Dewey, 5309 Stonecreek Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Winners will be notified by phone, mail or e-mail. Poems being entered must not have been published (including online, print, or other), and must not have won more than $20 in any previous contest. Citywide baby shower. Individuals, churches, businesses, social groups and civic organizations throughout the Fort Wayne area are being encouraged to contribute to a citywide baby shower June 16-20. The gifts will support and show appreciation for A Hope Center on its 30th anniversary. A Hope Center provides no-cost counseling, education and support for women who find themselves in crisis pregnancy situations. The organization depends on donations, yet it distributes approximately $89,000 worth of goods throughout the Fort Wayne area each year. For more information about A Hope Center, visit ahopecenter.org. A Hope Center would benefit from donations of: diapers, newborn to Size 6; baby clothing, up to Size 2 (sleepers and onesies); nw baby bottles, lotion, shampoo and baby wash; new cribs, swings, playpens and high chairs; diaper wipes and diaper cream; new pacifiers; monetary donations. During the week of June 16-20, donations can be dropped at any of A Hope Center’s three locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The drop-off locations are: • 4705 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, (260) 969-6633 • 3630 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, (260) 422-3544 • 3701 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, (260) 969-4357

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