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The Arcola Volunteer Fire Department honored Deanna “Dee Dee” Wilhelm as the Arcola Citizen of the Year. She accepted the surprise recognition Oct. 18 at the fire station. “I didn’t have any clue there was going to be an award,” Wilhelm said. She attended at the urging of her husband, Steve, who retired after 30 years with the AVFD. Assistant Chief Trebor Trahin recited Wilhelm’s contributions, including creating thousands of reflective signs that mark addresses in the department’s service area. “I made the signs from the time the firehouse started selling them,” Wilhelm told this newspaper. “There have been lots of signs over the years.” She said she appreciated the recognition, but said her work was never a burden. “I remember

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Arcola Citizen of the Year Deanna Wilhelm accepts flowers and a kiss from her grandson Gabriel West, 4, at a presentation Oct. 18 at the Arcola Fire Station.

driving past signs and I thought ‘I remember doing that one’ and that was just kind of neat,” she said. The longtime fire department volunteer and Carroll High School band mom said it’s time for the next group of volunteers

to step forward. “I just think there’s a difference in the new generation from the generation that I’m a part of, and [they feel] there’s nothing in it for them,” she said. “We need to change that mindset.” “I think people need

to be more involved in their community, and encourage their children to be involved — their churches, the Lions Club, the PTO, anything,” she said. Trahin recited the See ARCOLA, Page A12

Byron Health Center welcomed Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne in celebrating two milestones. Henry presented Byron Executive Director Deb Lambert with a proclamation celebrating Byron’s 50 years as a licensed nursing home. Rotary Club President Candace Schuler and Henry shared with Lambert in opening the 100th Little Free Library. Byron Health Center has been a part of the community since 1853, has been in the same location since 1916, and has been a licensed nursing home for 50 years, Henry said in his proclamation. “The former tuberculosis sanitarium has evolved into a long-termcare facility,” the Rotary Club said in a statement. The mayor said Byron

provides physical, emotional, mental and neurological services to patients young and old. “Each resident is recognized as an individual with unique needs who seeks and deserves to reach their optimal potential,” Henry said. He described Byron as “a community of inclusion and acceptance.” Lambert and Henry spoke to staff and residents in the dining room. “So as the community health needs changed over the course of decades, our mission and our vision changed with that,” Lambert said. “I don’t think we could do the things that we do without the support of the Mayor’s Office and the [Allen County] Commissioners Office.” Lambert also addressed the second celebration, in the Byron lobby, where a former phone booth alcove found its new See BYRON, Page A3

Charger Pride advances to finals

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Homestead High School drum major Casey Murray presents the Grand Champion trophy to Carroll drum majors Dylan Fortney, Maria Mouchaham, Rebekah Groeling and Kaitlyn Bochard at the Homestead Fall Festival of Bands, Oct. 1. Carroll took first place among eight bands in Class A, and won awards for visual and general effect.

this season. Woodlan advances from the Class D Semi-State held at Franklin Community High School. Snider and Northrop also competed Saturday, at the ISSMA Scholastic

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Homestead and Carroll high schools have advanced to the Indiana State School Music Association marching band state finals. The Spartan Alliance and the Charger Pride emerged from the 20-band ISSMA Class A Semi-state on Saturday at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Ten bands from each of four classes will compete at the ISSMA finals Oct. 29 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students and preschoolers. The eight other Class A finalists hail from central or southern Indiana. Also from the Fort Wayne area: North Side advances from the Class B SemiState held at Pike High School in Indianapolis. Concordia Lutheran advances from the Class C Semi-State held at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis. Leo also reached the Semi-State

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Purdue cutting programs amid IPFW realignment By Linda Lipp

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The fallout from a Purdue board of trustees order that Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne slash degrees and programs continues, with some faculty members even calling for a walkout. “Next Monday through Friday, everyone should spend the day outside the chancellor’s office instead or in the classroom,” a faculty member suggested in an email to many others on campus after the news broke.

A few students from the women’s studies program — one of those slated for elimination — organized an impromptu picket at Kettler Hall Oct. 18, and broader student rallies also were being organized for Oct. 26 and 27. Faculty members and administrators learned of the proposed cuts when Vice Chancellor Carl Drummond relayed the plans to the faculty senate Oct. 17. Drummond acknowledged that even he had failed to understand how focused Purdue President Mitch Daniels and the Purdue board are on making

program and cost cuts at IPFW. Students learned of the cuts in letters they received the next day. For more than two years, IPFW has engaged in a self-examination it calls the University Strategic Alignment Process. Separately, a committee formed through the the General Assembly’s Legislative Services Agency recommended earlier this year that the two universities, which have shared a campus for more than 50 years, split. IU would take nursing and other health sciences, leaving pretty much everything else to

Purdue. IPFW has offered early retirement to reduce its employment costs, and 55 people had accepted the deal as of Oct. 17, according to the university’s human resources department. People have 45 days after receiving an offer to make a decision and seven more afterward to change their minds. The boards of Purdue and IU are expected to make their decisions on the proposed split at their meetings in early December. (The author is a reporter for Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Read the full report at fwbusiness.com.)

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FWCC Harvest Concert builds on historic texts Eight Fort Wayne Children’s Choir ensembles will perform in the Harvest Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Auer Performance Hall, IPFW Rhinehart Music Center, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. This is the first formal concert of the 2016-17 choir season. Tickets are $8-$10 and are available through the IPFW Ticket Office (ipfw.edu/tickets), or (260) 481-6555. The theme of the program is “Finding Meaning in Text,” referencing the musical selections with words from William Shakespeare, Saint Francis of Assisi, William Thackeray, A. A. Milne, e. e. cummings,

Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, and more. “The exquisite combination of lyrics and music is, oftentimes, what imprints a song in our heart and brain,” the FWCC said in a statement. The FWCC represents 300 professionally trained voices from 88 schools in addition to 29 home school groups from eight northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio counties. For more information on the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, visit fwcchoir.org. Tickets also are on sale for the FWCC Young Artist Concert on March 21, and the Spring Concert on May 7.

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Rotary Club of Fort Wayne President Candace Schuler, (from left) Byron Health Center Executive Director Deb Lambert and Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry celebrate the new Little Free Library in the health center lobby.

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And so when we did our Little Free Libraries we thought it would be really appropriate to have one of them here.” Lambert said the library will be of special value to residents who are working to become better readers. “If they want to get a GED, we’re going to help them do that,” she said. “This provides with with a resource to be able to pull something off the shelf and be able to read.”

The Rotary Club embarked on the 100 Little Free Libraries project to celebrate its centennial in 2015. “Based on the concept of ‘Take a book, leave a book,’ the free-standing Little Free Libraries provide a way to share books freely within neighborhoods, along trails, and at other gathering places, and foster fellowship, and promote literacy,” the Rotary Club said in a statement.

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Voters will decide two contests for the Northwest Allen County School Board this fall. Three candidates, including incumbent Kent Somers, are vying for the District 1 seat on the Northwest Allen County School Board. Chanda Lubbehusen and Dr. Zubair Khan are challenging Somers. This newspaper contacted each candidate with a brief questionnaire. Their biographies and answers are below. (Answer were edited for space.) District 1, Kent Somers, incumbent

Somers is finishing his first term on the NACS board and currently serves as president. He is a 1982 graduate of Norwell High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and an associate’s degree in computer science from Purdue University. He is senior vice president and the appointed actuary for all domestic life and health companies within the Swiss Re organization, obtaining designations of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analysts (CERA) from the Society of Actuaries. He and his

Voters will decide two contests for the Northwest Allen County School Board this fall. Steve Bartkus and Eric Ellingson are vying for the District 2 seat. Incumbent Paul Sloffer is not seeking re-election. This newspaper contacted each candidate

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Why have you decided to run for School Board?

Now having served the community for the past three-plus years, I believe that I have truly addedvalue to the NACS board by bringing my nearly 30 years of private business experience to the Board of Trustees as well as the administration. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would love to continue to help shape the growth of the district in a fiscally responsible manner in the years to come. My direct business experience and financial expertise has added greatly to the overall operations of the school corporation through the financing, insurance and budgeting processes. My managerial experience in performance-based employee reviews has influenced the measures by which the superintendent is evaluated. In addition I’ve

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Do you have past board/ committee experience?

I have previously served on the board of directors for the Friends of the Lincoln Collection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the former Lincoln National Life Abraham Lincoln collection, now residing with the Indiana State Museum, and two-dimensional materials at the Allen County Public Library. Professionally, I am responsible for presenting quarterly to the Audit Committee of the board of directors key financial activities, any existing or potential areas of risk, and the existence of emerging issues that are applicable to our business. This experience has proven helpful in serving on the NACS Board of Trustees. What is your view on how the district should handle the increase in student

enrollment and its impact on future building projects?

This is a very Lubbehusen real issue for the district as NACS has grown 2.4 percent annually since the 2012-13 school year; with significant net growth this year. Based upon the demographic study that was recently presented to the board, coupled with the higher than anticipated net migration into the district, the projected 2025-26 enrollment will likely exceed 8,000. A number of the current buildings will be unable to handle this level of growth without the need for expansions and possibly new construction. To address these expectations the board must work with the administration and the community to create a comprehensive construction plan that is well understood by all, ensuring that taxpayer dollars will be used most effectively. Ideally, a coalition of the entire community will help us comprise a plan that allows our district to meet this growth challenge with fiscal responsibility

and continue to support the district’s academic excellence. Capital planning initiatives are one of my areas of expertise. I can add value to this longterm vision by leveraging my experiences from my professional exposures to long-term planning and budgeting. Aside from growth and the potential for building projects, what other issues facing the NACS district are you interested in addressing/improving?

I see three major items to address: 1) completion of 1-to-1 computing plan by getting technology tools into the hands of all elementary students; 2) the preservation and management of the property tax funds within the context of property tax caps; and 3) continued legislative dialogue regarding school issues, including funding formulas, school performance assessments, and various unintended consequences. Also, I think that it is critical that we remember our most important goal as a school corporation is to provide a healthy and safe learning environment

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with a brief questionnaire. Their biographies and answers are below. Steve Bartkus

Bartkus has been a resident of the Huntertown area for 44-years. He was born and raised in his current home, where he and his wife, Jody, are raising their two children, Will and Whitney. A Carroll High School graduate, he has been a real estate broker/ auctioneer for 15 years. Prior to that, he worked in the architectural industry for the firm Moake Park Group, including the time period when Maple Creek Middle School was built. Why have you decided to run for School Board?

The reason for my interest in the school board is to help the community out in future decisions made by the school board. I also would like to see how this huge entity is ran from the inside view and not just from the outside perspective. Do you have past board/ committee experience?

I have been on our church board in the past and several committees in the past but not the School Board. What is your view on how the district should handle the increase in student enrollment and its impact on future building projects?

In my daily responsibilities working with sellers and buyers in the real estate

industry, I see the impact that Northwest Allen County Schools Bartkus has on the public and where they desire to reside. It plays a major role in families’ lives, determining where they send their children for schooling and sports activities. I have witnessed the growth in our community and can guarantee that it will keep growing. We will be faced with decisions on what to do about the schools and their sizes. I feel that with my past experience I can help our School Board out in making the right choices for the public. Aside from growth and the potential for building projects, what other issues facing the NACS district are you interested in addressing/improving?

I know that there are always decisions to be made not only on the schools but everything else that goes into this corporation to make it one of the state’s most desired school systems to live in. I am willing to step up and help my community to the best of my ability. Eric Ellingson

Ellingson is the president and owner of Earth Source Inc. and Heartland Restoration Services, located on Hand Road. He attended Washington Senior

High School in Sioux Falls, S.D., and he graduated from Indiana Ellingson University with a degree in geology and master’s work in water resources. He was also a swimmer for the Hoosiers. He and his wife, Patrice, have five kids, Claire, Sarah, Kathleen, Elizabeth and Erick, all of whom have attended or are attending Northwest Allen County Schools. He and his family have lived in the NACS district for 20 years. Why have you decided to run for school board?

I ran for NACS School Board about 12 years ago and Paul Sloffer soundly defeated me. Many of the issues that faced the board at that time are not significantly different today, the changing and expanding demographics of our community, funding and the need to address the issues that accompany growth. The School Board has evolved to meet those challenges. This past summer, [Superintendent] Chris Himsel asked me to be a part of “Charger Advocates,” a group helping to inform the NACS community about local and legislative issues facing the school. Why am I running for School Board?

Chris Himsel planted the seed. Then, Paul Sloffer asked me to run, and he

was very persistent. I am running for School Board because I have children in NACS, and an understanding of fiscal responsibilities that comes with business ownership and many of the growth-related issues facing NACS. I believe I can be an asset to the NACS School Board and community. Do you have past board/ committee experience?

I have had the opportunity to serve on church boards, the Little River Wetlands Project Science Advisory Board and science advisory committees for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I also have legislative experience working with statae Sen. Bev Gard’s environmental committee and assisted in drafting Indiana’s wetland regulations. What is your view on how the district should handle the increase in student enrollment and its impact on future building projects?

Growth and funding are not new issues for NACS. Years ago I met with Dr. Steve Yeager and Mr. Niles Pfafman to discuss demographic studies and how they corresponded to planned residential development in the area and how that growth would impact expansion and at what grade level. Growth is inevitable. Currently,

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Dupont Valley Times • October 28, 2016

FWCS voters to decide two School Board seats Voters will decide two contests for the Fort Wayne Community School Board this fall. This newspaper contacted those four candidates with questions about their qualifications and goals. Here are the questions and their replies.

District 2, Glenna Jehl, incumbent Q.) What do you believe to be the strengths of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district? A.) One of the greatest strengths of FWCS is the diversity of the student population. The school district handles a variety

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of children of many different backgrounds, languages, and abilities while offering all children a quality education. Q.) What policies would you pursue in the next four years on the School Board? A.) I stand ready to help FWCS face many challenges in the future such as a growing teacher shortage, continuing the building renovations, and resolving transportation needs. I will continue to stand for academic excellence for all students, while stressing dollars are spent wisely and ensuring a safe learning environment. Q.) Please list your occupation and education. A.) Realtor since 2004, currently with Olinger & Associates Inc. Graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Class of ‘79. Q.) Do you have children in the FWCS schools, or have you had children enrolled in FWCS in the past? A.) No, my children went to parochial schools or were home-schooled. Q.) Would you be open to voter feedback on a continuing basis? A.) Yes, I always welcome hearing from

my constituents. I may be contacted anytime through the FWCS website “Let’s Talk” or by emailing me at glennajehl@gmail.com. District 2, Jared Bradley Q.) What do you believe to be the strengths of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district? A.) Fort Wayne Community Schools is an amazing school district. We have wonderful facilities and incredible teachers. Q.) What policies would you pursue in the next four years on the School Board? A.) My main goal, if elected, is to provide reliable transportation for all FWCS students. Losing the bus routes negatively affected thousands of families. Also, I would like to see an efficiency study done on the FWCS administration to ensure that all positions are working as effectively as possible. Q.) Please list your occupation and education. A.) I am a master electrician with LanCon Electric. Q.) Do you have children in the FWCS

schools, or have you had children enrolled in FWCS in the past? A.) I have two children enrolled in FWCS. My daughter is a seventhgrade student at Jefferson Middle School and my son is a fourth-grade student at Arlington Elementary School. Q.) Would you be open to voter feedback on a continuing basis? A.) I would love to receive continued feedback from voters. Please email me at Jaredbradley15@gmail.com. Also visit my website at www.jaredbradley.com. District 3, Thomas E. Smith Q.) What do you believe to be the strengths of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district? A.) Excellent teachers and a very professional administration. Q.) What policies would you pursue in the next four years on the School Board? A.) Work with state to fund pre-K. Q.) Please list your occupation and education. A.) Art dealer. B.A., Indiana University. Q.) Do you have children in the FWCS schools, or have you

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District 1: Julia Hollingsworth’s term continues through 2018. District 2: Incumbent Glenna Jehl is seeking re-election in 2016. Jared Bradley also is seeking this position. District 3: Incumbent Becky Hill is not seeking re-election in 2016. Robert C. Hinga and Thomas E. Smith are seeking this position. District 4: Jordan Lebamoff’s term continues through 2018. District 5: Incumbent Steve Corona is unopposed for re-election in 2016. At-large: The terms of Mark GiaQuinta and Anne Duff continue through 2018.

had children enrolled in FWCS in the past? A.) My two children went to Haley, Blackhawk and Snider. Q.) Would you be open to voter feedback on a continuing basis? If so, how? A.) Person to person, small group and community meetings, letters, phone, email,. District 3, Robert C. Hinga (Did not reply to questionnaire.)

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Dupont Valley Times • October 28, 2016

Spooky stories inhabit 1421 Broadway By Rod King

sometimes hammering coming through the common wall we share with the car dealer next door. That can be explained and so can the trembling of the house and rattling of windows when the train barrels past just 50 yards from our back door. Finding items in the store out of place after a visit from our grandchildren can be explained, too,” he added. “We haven’t been able to explain the fact that one of our grandsons says he saw his great-grandmother, who died recently, rocking in a chair on the third floor.” Nan and their daughter, Kate Fowler, who operates an upholstery business in the barn at the back of the house, are skeptics. They agree the place is spooky when the weather is dark, dreary and rainy. They also agree that they would never spend the night in the house. Despite her skepticism, Kate has gotten in the spirit of the house’s ghostliness and placed two mannequins and three dolls who stare with vacant eyes out the rear window of her shop at passers-by on Martin Street. During a gallery showing, Nan was helping a customer who said he had a disturbing sensation

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Jim and Nan Delaney knew the old, red brick house they bought in 2009 to showcase their antique/ collectible/neat old stuff business was special. The brass plaque mounted by the front door designating its listing on the National Register of Historic Places proved they were right. They didn’t, however, have any inkling that 1421 Broadway had such a rich and rather ghostly past until people who had lived there when it was a rooming house or when it served as a half-way house for drug abusers began showing up at their door with some rather intriguing stories about ghosts inhabiting the place. One such story came from a previous owner who found several empty coffins in the attic in the 1950s left over from the first owner, Dr. Adolph Frederick Schulz. The doctor had the house built in 1900, opened his medical practice on the first floor and he and his family lived on the second and third floors. No one knows for sure if he also was a mortician or a coroner or whether he taught anatomy and obtained corpses illegally.

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Delaney’s @ 1421 Broadway has a rich history that includes stories of ghosts inhabiting the third floor. Jim and Nan Delaney bought the building at 1421 Broadway in Fort Wayne on April 1, 2009, on their 45th wedding anniversary. Left to right are Nan, daughter Kate Fowler, and Jim.

Most of the supernatural stories focus on the third floor of the house where the doctor’s unmarried and rather odd duck of a daughter, Wilhelmina, lived until her death. It’s suggested that her ghost still roams up there.

The Delaneys say they’ve never experienced any unusual noises like moaning, slamming doors or furniture scraping across the floor. “Yes, the wood floors and the stairs squeak and we do occasionally hear voices and

in one of the third-floor rooms and suggested she should consider an exorcism. “When I asked what he meant, he just said he felt a presence. I told him I didn’t want to hear any more. A woman customer also claimed to have had a strange feeling that made the hair on her neck stand on end.”

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4 EACS seats at stake; 1 member has challenger By Rod King

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Four East Allen County Schools board of education members will be seeking new terms on the ballot next month. Terry Jo Lightfoot, Bob Nelson and Chris Baker are running unopposed, while first-term board member Arden Hoffman hopes to retain the R-6 District seat against newcomer Todd Buckmaster. Hoagland native and resident Hoffman said he went on the board four years ago with 20 objectives he hoped to see addressed, but only six have actually been accomplished. One of the things he has pushed for is career centered education for those students who do not plan to go to college. A partnership has been forged with the Allen County Building Contractors to provide students with hands-on journeyman training. “I’ve been very vocal and voted against funding staff development because on any given day hundreds of teachers are away from their classrooms. I’m not anti-professional development,” said Hoffman, “but I think it’s ridiculous that we are paying $96 a day for subs to be in those classrooms. Unfortunately, I’m in the minority on this

subject.” The Heritage High School and Purdue University Hoffman graduate said he has voiced concerns about the present building plan that involves adding classrooms and updating most of the system’s schools. “My concern is that it is top heavy on New Haven High School. Three times the amount is planned than was spent for additions and upgrades at Woodlan. My feeling is that work should be evenly balanced and not slanted to one school or one area,” he said. “I also have concerns about the demolition of Park Hill Center to make room for a new elementary school. Ten years ago a lot of money was poured into it for renovations and we still have two years left to pay off that loan. The middle school next to it is also slated to be torn down and replaced with a new building.” His opponent for the School Board seat, Todd Buckmaster, said becoming a board member has been in the back of his mind since 2012. “The timing wasn’t right then

for me to run, but I love our school system, I love our country and I have Buckmaster a heart for the students,” he said. The Hoagland resident said he sees a need for racial reconciliation throughout the district and “would support and encourage efforts by the district toward this goal. I realize that being on the board is a huge commitment, but I’m not bothered by that. I’m prepared to give whatever it takes.” A Heritage High School and Vincennes University/IPFW gradate, Buckmaster said he has received very positive feedback in regard to his candidacy and feels that his chances to win are fairly strong. Leo resident and former music and physical education teacher Terry Jo Lightfoot, who has served four terms on the board, said her passion is to see that EACS students are provided the opportunity to experience “a wholechild education.” “By that I mean they should have the best academic curriculum available. They should also be in an atmosphere

where they can learn good citizenship and be able to enjoy extracurricular activities. My goal is to make sure we maintain our ‘A’ District designation and get all of our schools into the 4-Star category,” she said. “The board is very involved in the current building plan that involves Leo, Woodlan, Heritage, Harding and New Haven attendance areas. Our main focus is on adding classrooms to be able to handle the growing student enrollment and fix a number of safety issues at these schools.” Bob Nelson, a Woodlan High School graduate and New Haven resident, points to the expansion of the vocational program as one of the major issues that the School Board will be dealing with during the next couple years. “We already have about 25 students involved in the ABC [Allen County Building Contractors[ program. They’re learning heating, air conditioning, plumbing and general construction in the mornings and then return to their high school for the remainder of the day. We’re going to be discussing having the vocational school and the alternative school in one building. Participants

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would still be students in their regular high school and be eligible to participate in sports, music or other activities. This is important and needs to get started as soon as possible.” Nelson said he ran for the School Board four years ago because he wanted to help EACS return to being one of the best districts north of Indianapolis. “We have actually made that happen. EACS regained its ‘A’ District rating two years ago and kept it last year,” he said. Also running unopposed is Chris Baker, representing the New Haven area. “The district has made a big turn-around in the last four years in regard to getting back to ‘A’ District status,” Baker said. “In addition, we’ve increased the number of 4-Star schools and the New Haven Intermediate School located in the former Meadowbrook Elementary School has gotten national attention for its program involving Grades 3 through 5. Two schools have been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as being ‘family friendly,’ ” he added. “I ran for the School Board four years ago because I was not happy with the direction the system was headed. Thanks to the leadership of Superintendent Kenneth Folks, we’ve been able to realize great results. The $87 million building referendum was passed without being on the ballot. In addition, the board has been able to bring the transportation budget into the black. We’ll be setting goals for the next four years soon, and will be heavily involved in the building program.”

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Passport’s Man of Year says seize opportunities By Garth Snow

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The Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2016 Man of the Year shared his story and offered advice to dozens of young men working toward better futures. Dr. Michael Mirro addressed the Passport to Manhood breakfast Sept. 21 at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. Mirro and his wife, Jeanne, made the lead gift to the Mirro Center through the Mirro Family Foundation. The doctor said his marriage represents the positive choices that a person must make to become successful. “I’m humbled to receive this honor, this recognition,” Mirro said. “But we’re here today to honor these men who are successfully on their path to manhood.” The Boys & Girls Club is a valuable asset that allows age-appropriate groups to discuss issues, ethics, positive decisions and relationships, personal leadership and responsibility, he said. “The development of a man has never been easy, but today it’s particularly difficult — the media, the new technology, the increasing cost of education, the ever-changing career landscape — provide new areas that are very significant for young men,” he said. Those young men need heroes who embody honor, duty, valor and integrity, he said. Such were his heroes, he said. Mirro’s parents, John and Cecelia, immigrated from Italy. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Lowell, in northwest Indiana. His father also was a doctor, and commuted to a hospital 40

miles away. His mother was a former Army nurse. He attended Andrean High School, then in Gary, where he met Jeanne Behnke of Hobart. He went to Loyola University and then to IU Medical School in Indianapolis. She went to Ball State University, to become a teacher. “That was a very transforming time in my life. After my first year in medical school I was lucky enough to have my lovely wife marry me. My mother said, ‘You can’t let this opportunity get away from you.’ And she put me through medical school on this massive elementary school salary.” In college, he said, he learned that young men in groups can make poor decisions. “I think you also have to learn to think for yourself, make sure your priorities are straight, not allow a crowd to pull you into something that you don’t feel comfortable. I think it’s very important to keep your principles,” he said. His first job out of medical school was at the University of Iowa, where he saw patients and also traveled extensively for academic medicine. His wife urged him to find a situation that allowed more time at home, and that situation was in Fort Wayne. A mentor wanted him to stay in academic medicine. “I understand,” he told that friend, “but this is about my family. I put my family before my job.” In Fort Wayne for 35 years, he continues practicing and teaching. The Mirros have raised three daughters. “In life you will have challenges, but also, despite your best efforts, you may make a mistake.

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Dr. Michael Mirro and Jeanne Mirro hold a painting of the human heart, presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs. Mirro, a cardiologist, was honored as 2016 Man of the Year at the club’s Passport to Manhood breakfast Sept. 21 at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation.

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. You have to be able to really challenge yourself,” he said. “We have an incredibly generous community, and my wife Jeanne and I feel like we should leave a legacy, and that’s one of the reasons we’re privileged to work with Parkview on this gift,” he said. “Just be sure to stick to your principles, not be distracted. Find your passion in life and make that your life’s work.” Jeanne Mirro told this newspaper that the doctor has supported her in the same way, including through difficulties. “My father died of cancer. That was a huge one,” she said. Jeanne Mirro has retired from teaching but continued as a substitute for a time. She continues to serve on various boards. “He’s always encouraged me. If I wanted to go back to work I could. I didn’t have to,” she said. “Every marriage is a team. He does such good work that I just don’t get in the way.”

Event chairwoman Vicki Grabowski said Jeanne Mirro welcomed her to Fort Wayne and they almost immediately began fundraising for the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center. “She is a true Energizer bunny,” Grabowski said. Of Dr. Mirro, Grabowski said, “His energy and passion for advancing medicine has led to this incredible facility. There is never a time that he doesn’t talk about his family or show you pictures of his grandchildren. This is a man I

want these young men to know.” “Passport to Manhood is an incredible, comprehensive program that helps young men understand the importance of academic success, good character, leadership skills and a healthy lifestyle,” Grabowski said. It educates and mentors, to resist drug and alcohol abuse. Boys & Girls Clubs President and CEO Joe Jordan built on those themes in his comments. “We have a unique opportunity to put a kid

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400 walk to ease grief, remember lost infants By Tess Plazek

Times Community Publications

Infants lost before or shortly after birth were remembered Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Walk to Remember for Perinatal and Infant Loss at Huntertown Family Park. This free event included a memorial walk, a balloon release and a live band. Event coordinator Dana Wyant described the event as “a place where parents can come remember their baby and get support from their family and

friends and the community also.” Registration increased from a little over 100 to over 400 for this third year of the event. The event also enjoyed the generosity of 50 sponsors. “We got more money than we could possibly need,” Wyant said, “so we really hope to put that back into the community and provide some resources for local hospitals that just don’t have the resources for perinatal loss.” In the midst of the

memorial walk was Sarah Richendollar. Being her first year at the event, she chose to come to support a friend as well as remember the four babies she has lost due to miscarriages. “(This event) lets you see that you’re not alone,” Richendollar said. “It’s a taboo, you don’t talk about [miscarriages].” The memorial walk provides a place for people like Richendollar to talk about their experiences and surround themselves with those

going through similar struggles. She reminded the community that “you just need to be there for people when they might not tell you they need help.” This event is for those who have lost an infant but also for those who support the cause, such as House of Hopes volunteer Heathyr Harkless. House of Hopes is a nonprofit organization that offers free photography for various causes including the memorial walk. Having a strong

emotional connection to the event, she said, “I personally have not experienced a miscarriage or a child loss of my own, but there’s tons of our clients with House of Hopes [for whom] I’ve captured the final moments of those little babies’ lives.” Those babies are the reason she came to and supports the event. “It’s so often an issue that isn’t talked about,” Harkless said. “They know they’re not alone, but it’s different knowing it versus seeing

it [at this event].” The main goals are remembrance and awareness. “I just hope that this really opens the eyes of the community that infant loss does still happen in this day and age, more than people realize,” Wyant explained. “We just want to break down barriers.” For those who attended the walk and for those who are dealing with perinatal and infant loss, Wyant said. “We haven’t forgotten your baby.”

Ballet plans ‘Nutcracker’ with Sugar Plum Parties The Fort Wayne Ballet’s 60th season continues Dec. 2-11 with “The Nutcracker.” Performances will be held at the Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ArtsTix Community Box Office at (260) 422-4226 or at fortwayneballet.org. Performances featuring the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be held Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45 for adults, $39 for seniors 65 and over, $30 for youths 8-11, and $28 for children 3-10. Premium tickets are higher. Other performances will be given Dec. 4, 10 and 11 at 2:30 p.m., and Dec. 6, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 for adults, $30 for seniors 65 and over, $25 for ages 11-18, and $17 for ages 3-10. Premium tickets are higher. Sugar Plum Parties following each matinee are $8 per person.

In a statement, the Ballet described “The Nutcracker” as “the quintessential holiday tradition wrapped and ribboned in all the sparkling splendor of a true fairy tale. Join Clara’s dreamland adventures in her battle with the Mouse King and magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets!” Ballet60, denoting 60 years of dance, continues with “Swan Lake” March 17-19. The series opened Sept. 24-25 with a variety of works under

the title La Gala Grand as a tribute to the 60th year. The Family Series began with “Firebird” Oct. 15, and will include “The Little Prince” Jan. 28 and “Celebrating Dr. Seuss” March 4. ArtsLab performances will include “Love Dance” Feb. 11 and “Progressions” in May 2017. For more information, call the Fort Wayne Ballet at (260) 484-9646 or visit fortwayneballet. org.

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Town Council raises tall grass, weed fee

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Huntertown is not interested in getting into the lawn care business. On the contrary, the town wants residents to be responsible for the appearance of their yards. To encourage this, during its Oct. 17 meeting, the Town Council made the fee for violating the tall grass and weed ordinance less competitive to lawn care fees. Now, if a homeowner is cited for allowing

grass, weeds, noxious plants or other rank vegetation to grow in excess of 9 inches, the town will fine the resident a $50 administrative fee, up from $25, and a rate of $75 per hour, up from $50, for the town to trim the yard back to an acceptable size. The current ordinance was brought before the council for review due to a resident opting for the town to mow the resident’s lawn rather than paying a lawn service provider. That prompted

the amendment to the removal rates, as well as the addition of the word “grass.” In other news: • The Town Council approved the Northwest Fire Territory budget as presented by Perry Township Trustee Jim McIntosh. In spite of the budget remaining flat to last year, the Township Board was able to include 3 percent pay raises for the firefighters and the fire chief, McIntosh said. The council also approved the fire territo-

ry’s capital expenditure budget of $584,000 for the purchase of a new rescue engine. The engine will replace a dated rescue truck and a pump engine, both of which will be sold to recoup some costs, McIntosh said. • Having heard no public comment and with no additions or changes, council members voted to adopt the $2.17 million budget as presented at the Oct. 3 council meeting. The budget is divided among the following funds: casino/riverboat

($20,000); rainy day ($35,000); COIT special distribution ($82,327); general fund ($311,090); local income tax ($12,859); lease rental payment ($180,048); local road and street ($70,000); motor vehicle highway ($285,500); cumulative capital improvement ($20,000); cumulative capital development ($80,000); and economic development income tax — CEDIT ($920,000). The current tax levy for those funds is being

advertised at $333,525 and the maximum estimated funds to be raised for those funds is $340,732. • The business spotlighted at the Oct. 17 meeting was AdapTek Technologies Inc., which was founded by Joe DePrisco in 1989. The company specializes in building machinery for manufacturing companies. It also now has an electronics-based product development arm and an automated, precision laser business.

Absentee voting and early voting in progress Early in person voting for the 2016 presidential election is available to all Allen County registered voters in the lobby of the Rousseau Centre, 1 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. The Rousseau Centre is open for early voting from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31. Limited free parking for voting is available during the week at the Freimann Square parking lot across Clinton Street from the Rousseau Centre. Voters can also vote early from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Rousseau Centre. Beginning Nov. 1, the Rousseau Centre and remote polling sites at the Aboite, Dupont, George-

town and Hessen Cassel library branches will be open for extended dates and times for early voting: • Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Nov. 3 — 10 a.m.-9 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Friday, Nov. 4 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 5 — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The final day to vote early is Monday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-noon and only at the Rousseau Centre. Photo ID is required to vote at the Rousseau Centre and the library satellites. Early voting began Oct. 12. Election information and sample ballots are available online at allen-

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countyvoters.info, or by calling the Election Board at (260) 449-7329. Absentee voting also has begun. Mailed absentee ballots are sent to registered voters who complete an application and meet certain requirements, such as being absent from the county on Election Day, or prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to the polls. Applications for mailed ballots must be received by the Election Board no later than Oct. 31, at 11:59 p.m. and can be faxed, mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to the Election Board office. Applications and a complete list of eligibility requirements can be found

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date they wish to vote for with a separate voting mark. Public questions and nonpartisan judicial and school board races must also be marked separately. Specific instructions will be included with each mailed ballot packet. The Nov. 8 ballot includes choices for U.S. president and vice president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana governor and lieutenant governor,

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Student safety is priority in $87.5 million program By Linda Lipp llipp@kpcmedia.com

Making the entrances of its buildings more secure will be the top priority of the $87.5 million in repairs, renovations and additions on tap for East Allen County Schools. “The safety of our students is our highest priority,” said Kirby Stahly, assistant superintendent and chief financial officer. All five of the district’s attendance areas will see building improvements, but an estimated two-thirds of the funds, or about $60 million, will be spent on New Haven projects. The building program got a jump-start when no referendum petition, which would have mandated it be put to taxpayers for a vote, was filed within 30 days of the district’s legal notice announcing its plans. Now, instead of having to wait until after a November referendum for a go-ahead, the board is

moving forward with the work it planned. Architects from four local firms are in the process of going through the individual buildings, talking to staff and administrators and reviewing drawings and schematics, Stahly said. They will bring their findings back to the administration and School Board for review. The work is expected to get underway after school ends next spring with renovations that will create secure entrances at Southwick Elementary, Prince Chapman Academy, Paul Harding Junior High, East Allen University, New Haven High School, New Haven Intermediate School, Heritage High School, Leo High School and Woodlan High School. It will be easier to complete those projects while students are off for the summer, Stahly noted. New Haven High School will be the subject of a number of other projects besides, as it is

In Leo, the elementary school will get a new gym and stage and the cafeteria will be expanded; and four classrooms will be added at Cedarville Elementary. A new outbuilding will be built at Woodlan High to house locker rooms and a storage area, and the greenhouse will be renovated and improved. Staging will be key to getting the work done most efficiently and cost effectively. “We don’t want to compete against ourselves when we’re out bidding projects, and we want to get done as soon as possible and (follow) what our priorities are,” Stahly said. “It makes it more difficult for contractors to bid.” The work also will be scheduled in a way that minimizes the disruption for students. Additions to schools, for example, can be done while school is in session with relatively few problems. And then students could be moved

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expanded to handle Grades 7 through 12. Classrooms will be added for Grades 7-8, academic and athletic facilities will be upgraded and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will be replaced. A new New Haven Intermediate School for Grades 3-6 will be built, and a career center will be created at the old intermediate school. The Park Hill Learning Center, the

old middle school and the 64 building will be demolished. In the Harding attendance area, four classrooms will be added at Southwick and the East Allen University tiered classrooms will be remodeled. A new practice field, outbuildings and accessible restrooms for outdoor activities are among the projects slated for the Heritage attendance area.

into new areas while contractors go back into the older parts of the building to make repairs and renovations. Projects that are part of the building program should be completed within about two years, or the summer of 2019, Stahly estimated. “I think it’s going to be a good thing for our students and community. It’s trying to update buildings that we’ve not been able to update, and taking care of areas with overcrowding,” he said. The bonds the school district will issue to finance the work will be repaid by a tax increase of about 9.3 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, at the maximum, bringing the total rate to about 97 cents per hundred. The hike will only affect taxpayers who are below the state-mandated tax caps. Those at the cap already will see no increase.

Downtown to fund, advise February-to-April events Fort Wayne’s Downtown Improvement District is offering $10,000 to select and develop events during the slower season of February through April, 2017.

Due to the success of last year’s events — Weather the Fort and Art Crawl — The DID is bringing back a contest that invites businesses, organizations and individ-

uals to submit their best ideas for events in those months. Winning events will be awarded funding and an event consultation session. “The intent of this contest

is to encourage year-round usage and engagement downtown by offering an incentive for event production during classically less active months,” said Bill Brown, Downtown Improvement District president. “Through strategic support we hope to

help others create attractive public opportunities with an emphasis on new events that will continue to advance the vibrancy of Downtown Fort Wayne.” The event must take place within the Downtown Improvement District boundaries,

encompassing 99 blocks. Applications will be accepted through midnight, Friday, Nov. 4. For information, stipulations, a map of the eligible area, and an online application, visit: DowntownFortWayne.com/ New-Events.

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football team and a pit parent for the marching band and everything in between. “Their involvement with the Fire Department also began over 30 years ago. She first was a spouse of a firefighter and all that goes with that, and then an active member of the fire department auxiliary. Then, when the auxiliary became inactive, they more than once were called to organize and provide food and drinks to the firefighters during extended calls, which meant quickly calling others to help, contacting businesses to donate supplies on the spot, and taking provisions to the scene.” Trahin said the Wilhelms even brought their three children to the firehouse to play the patients for CPR training. “She, too, learned some of those skills during their training and has an accredited CPR save under her belt,” he said. Trahin said Wilhelm’s most visible contribution was making the reflective signs for more than 20 years. “On the way home tonight, when you notice her handiwork along the roads and her dedication to the community, you will know the person who made them,” he said.

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1421 from Page A7 and talking the entire time they lived on the third floor. Joyce Stone, who is a cousin of Stitz, and Stone’s husband, Charles, visited the shop a couple years ago and corroborated the ghost tales. They spent their honeymoon in one of the second-floor apartments and at one time lived in the house on the south side of 1421 which is now the shop’s parking lot. In addition to once being a doctor’s office, Job’s House drug abuse treatment center and Shepherd’s Inn apartments, it was Betty’s Antiques for nearly 30 years when it was owned by Betty and Bob Landolfi. During that time it was also home to Becky’s Doll House. “Frankly,” Jim said, “I’m surprised that there would be any ghosts left after our clan of 52 [10 children, 33 grandchildren, four daughters-in-law and five sons-in-law] descended on this place in April of 2009 and began ripping up old carpet, tearing down damaged wall board, installing new wall board, hammering, painting and sawing.” The upholstery business was first to get underway in May of that year and daughter Christine Hudson and her husband, Danny, opened a gallery called Potter’s Wife Gallery featuring works by local artists. It closed this year. “We have some antiques and collectibles, but we like to refer to the place as having a house full of memories and three floors of neat old

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ONE from Page A4 where every student is provided an opportunity to maximize their educational development. This can only be accomplished by the continued dedication of our highly talented and caring teachers, along with all the wonderful support staff that help make our schools run effectively. District 1, Dr. Zubair Khan

Khan is an optometrist at his practice, Fort Wayne Vision Associates, and he also owns Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne. He is a 1993 graduate of Niles North High School in Skokie, Ill., a 1997 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago and a 2002 graduate of Illinois College of Optometry. He and his wife, Hajira, have three kids, Sireen, Simra and Shayaan, all of whom currently attend an NACS school. The family moved to Fort Wayne from Chicago in 2004 and have lived in the NACS district since 2008. Why have you decided to run for School Board?

Running for School Board is a way for me to give back to the community and set a good example for my family for public service. Local school boards have only one agenda — education, and that is what I am passionate about. If you look at early childhood education, there is irrefutable proof that shows children who receive early childhood education will do better later in school, are better off socially and will do better financially later in life. This is why my wife and I invested in opening a state of the art educational childcare facility called Kiddie Academy. Kiddie Academy is now a feeder system into the NACS school district, and I want to make sure that the NACS School Board maintains that good quality education. Since five elected officials are

in charge of close to $70 million dollars of taxpayer money, this is a very important position. Like in business, the School Board has to be able to budget and stretch taxpayer money. With my experience of running two successful businesses, I bring a unique perspective as a professional and as a business owner. I know what it’s like to make tough decisions. Do you have past board/ committee experience?

Hawthorne Park Homeowners Association board member (2013-2014); Steering Committee for Regional Cities Initiative 2015; Universal Education Foundation board member (2011-current); FBI Citizens Academy 2015 graduate; Did five episodes for YLNI “Voices of the Future” on WANE TV (2014); Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI); American Optometric Association; and Indiana Optometric Association. What is your view on how the district should handle the increase in student enrollment and its impact on future building projects?

Northwest Allen County is undergoing tremendous growth with housing and more business coming in. With NACS growing, overcrowded classrooms need to be addressed. According to a survey done by the nonpartisan Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics in December 2013, an overwhelming number (80 percent) of NACS residents were in favor of a referendum to restore funding lost to property tax. According to the survey NACS is perceived as a high performing district and parents feel they have paid a premium to be in the district. The survey concludes that 80 percent of people surveyed would allow a special referendum to use property taxes to pay for building and transportation. Based on this data, I would support a referendum to help pay for

expansion or new buildings for increased student enrollment. Aside from growth and the potential for building projects, what other issues facing the NACS district are you interested in addressing/improving?

I am concerned about the lack of funds to our schools caused by property tax caps, and overtesting of our children from standardized testing. Parents and students feel that ISTEP testing is a waste of money and time, especially when the only purpose is to hold schools and teachers accountable. Educators feel that these tests are inappropriate and provide a lot of data with very little useful information. What got me interested in being a part of the steering committee for the Regional Cities Initiative was the idea to retain and attract talent to our area. How can we expect to retain and bring in good teachers when the pay scale is based on test scores of children. There needs to be better salary incentives for teachers at the local level; otherwise we will lose them. District 1, Chanda Lubbehusen

Lubbehusen is the charge nurse and staff nurse as well as coordinator of her call team in the endoscopy department at Lutheran Hospital. She is a graduate of South Side High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ball State University in 1995, graduating Cum Laude. Her husband, Steve, has worked for NACS since 1993 as a teacher (health, PE, advanced health and intro to athletic training) at Carroll High School and also serves as head athletic trainer. They have three kids, Sam, Emma and Seth, all three have attended or are attending an NACS school. The family has lived in the NACS school district since 1996. Why have you decided to

run for School Board?

I decided to run for NACS School Board because I feel that the board should be representative of its constituents, their ideas and concerns. To accomplish this, board members need to be visible, approachable and willing to listen. The best way to do this is to be an active part of the Carroll community, at the school level. I have been able to build a rapport with families and teachers throughout the Carroll community through volunteering at every school level. I have been a room parent at the elementary level, helping teachers in the classroom, running learning centers so that teachers can concentrate on helping children individually. I have been a PTO member at every school level, volunteering in various ways to help with fundraising and teacher appreciation. I have been a volunteer basketball coach at CMS, worked on various Charger Pride Marching Band committees as well as chaperoning contests for the past four years. I volunteer at ISSMA events held at CHS, as well as helping at sporting events in whatever capacity needed, from selling tickets, to scorekeeping, and line judging and I continue to be a guest speaker in 10th grade health classes at CHS each semester. I will use the relationships built through these activities to gain input on various issues important to the NACS district and I feel that this gives me a perspective that will help

TWO from Page A4 Parkview and ancillary development are promoting growth in our area. This growth and our desirable school district make NACS the place to live. To meet this demand the School Board must consider where the growth is most likely to occur and what grade/age level will be impacted. The majority of our elementary schools are at or near capacity. Middle schools will also be effected. The board must determine if the need will be permanent requiring new schools or if the demand will necessitate

me to see issues from all sides. Do you have past board/committee experience? I am currently on unit-specific and hospitalwide committees at Lutheran Hospital. This would be my first board experience. What is your view on how the district should handle the increase in student enrollment and its impact on future building projects?

District growth is a great thing. That means that families are moving to the district because of the great education that can be accessed through our schools. This is a testament to the dedication to our schools made by teachers and administrators as well as the Carroll community and the decisions made by our board. Of course this causes growing pains at the physical level of building overcrowding and more than likely, we will need to build another elementary building. NACS has done a great job of paying down debt service on previous bonds sold for prior building projects, and because of their good stewardship, it puts the district in good financial position to take on the selling of bonds to help with the building of another school. It would be in the best interest of the schools to have community meetings so that there is transparency and clarification on any building project. I think it would be good to listen to temporary measures to meet demand. My decision would be based upon need, cost and impact on services provided to our students. Aside from growth and the potential for building projects, what other issues facing the NACS district are you interested in addressing/improving?

Funding is an obvious issue. Mr. Himsel’s recent article addressing the challenges NACS is facing with property tax caps brings to light the challenges facing our schools. Our schools cannot provide the education we expect, and should demand, without adequate

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the community on building plans and the changing of school boundaries. Having input from the community is paramount to being on the same page as far as how to handle growth and getting bonds approved. Aside from growth and the potential for building projects, what other issues facing the NACS district are you interested in addressing/improving?

I would also like to address the issue of teacher retention. This is not only an issue affecting NACS but it is a nationwide issue. Our district does have one of the highest starting salaries for new teachers, however, the salaries of teachers with 5 to 15 years’ experience is lacking and we are seeing teachers with experience leaving a great school district because they can find better paying jobs. Teachers with this many years of experience have been mentored and are in mentoring relationships with teachers with less experience within our schools. Their experience in the classroom and the continuity they provide is greatly missed when we have to “start over” every few years with new staff. With there being a teacher shortage, and not as many college students going into teaching, we need to be part of the solution in finding ways to address this discrepancy and keep these experienced teachers so that we can maintain continuity and a high level of education for our children. funding and support at the local and state level. Academics. We have excellent teachers. Recruitment, retention and open communication are critical to maintaining their success. Extracurricular activities such as sports, music and drama are critical opportunities for the development of our students. In addition to the enjoyment these activities bring to the students and our community, these activities promote self-reliance, self-discipline and responsibility, qualities that will carry through into adulthood.

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Technology use in schools is becoming more commonplace every day, including use of laptops and iPads regularly in the classroom. A number of Indiana schools provide personal computers and devices to their students and are ahead of most of the country for laptop and iPad implementation, said Keith Madsen, director of technology for East Allen County Schools. Many of the schools in and around Fort Wayne began the technology transition a few years ago. Most recently, Northwest Allen County Schools began its first year of laptop implementation at the middle and high school levels. Over the past four years, the school district discussed the possibility and took time to plan what one-to-one laptop imple-

mentation at the upper levels may look like. NACS leaders are planning to train elementary school teachers and properly arrange finances so elementary students can receive iPads and laptops next school year. Kindergarten through second grade will receive iPads and third through fifth grade will have laptops, said Adela Dickey, director of technology at NACS. NACS’s implementation process is similar to how Southwest Allen County Schools began providing its students with one-to-one technology, or providing each student with a laptop or iPad for education. SACS middle school students first received laptops in 2011 and then the high school students the next school year. In 2014, the third through fifth grades also received laptops and the next school year, kindergarten through second-grade students

received iPad Minis. “The transition has been a process. I’m not sure you’re ever done, but we like to think we are as close as we’ve ever been,” said Donald Chase, SACS director of technology. EACS also already has one-to-one technology at its schools but went a different route for its students than laptops, though its leaders did consider them extensively. They ultimately found that iPads better served the district’s needs. The high school students were the first to receive iPad 3’s and after four years of use they were handed down to students in preschool through sixth grade for this school year. The high school students were given new iPad Air 2’s this fall. Madsen says they are hopeful the new iPads at the high school will last three or four years and the younger students

Dining at Moe’s raises $1,576 to fight cancer By Tess Plazek

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Carroll High School’s very own Chargers Fighting Cancer club cashed in Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the check presentation for their fundraiser with Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1808 W. Dupont Road. The fundraiser took place Oct. 4. By showing a Chargers Fighting Cancer flier at checkout, customers designated 50 percent of their purchases toward the club. Club sponsors Diane McKee and Teri Delagrange were wary of the outcome of the fundraiser because of an apparent slow turnout during the day. “I was pleasantly surprised,” Delagrange said in regard to the grand total. The check granted the club a total of $1,576, crushing the final dollar amount of their last previous fundraiser. “It’s overwhelming the amount of people that care,” McKee said. “We appreciate, from the bottoms of our hearts, the people that have supported us.”

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Moe’s Southwest Grill employees and Chargers Fighting Cancer club members celebrate a fundraiser. Shown are (front, from left) Becky Johnson, Teri Delagrange, Emily Ritzert, Jennifer Lyons, Morgan Shumaker, (back row, from left) Diane McKee, Madelyn Buhr, Elizabeth Clark, Caleb Shoaf and Carlee Mckenzie.

Moe’s general manager Becky Johnson looked at the total sales of last year’s event and said, “We were prepared for lots of crazy business, and it was.” With a packed drive-through and lines wrapped around the store, individuals from Carroll and surrounding communities joined together to enjoy a meal and the cause. “We like to give back,” Johnson said on the restaurant’s behalf. “It

helps us bring awareness to the brand and the fundraiser itself at the same time.” The proceeds of the October fundraiser are going straight to the American Cancer Society for the Breast Cancer Awareness local chapter, something the Chargers Fighting Cancer club has supported since its transformation from Making Strides, a club focused solely on breast cancer awareness.

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Students at Carroll High School using their new laptops. This is the first year NACS high school students were provided personal laptops.

can still get three to four years on the older devices. The first round of hand-me-down iPads will be a test run to see how long the used iPads batteries, motherboards and other components

can last to better plan for the future. Fort Wayne Community Schools does not yet have a one-to-one technology program in place, though it does have computer labs available

and iPad and laptop carts that can be requested for classroom use at every grade level, said Krista Stockman, spokeswoman for Fort Wayne CommuSee TECH, Page B9

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Pre-K pilot lays groundwork for expansion By Lucretia Cardenas lcardenas@kpcmedia.com

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olds from low-income families so they may receive high-quality education prior to kindergarten, according to the state’s report. Within Allen County, 214 children, who are at 127 percent of the federal poverty level, are being served in the 2016-17 school year, Lopez said. Kruse noted that he visited the Fort Wayne pilot program and was impressed with the students and teachers, calling the work being done “excellent.” (The author is the editor of Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Read the full report at fwbusiness.com.)

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fees for service, and that would continue under the changes proposed by the fire department. TRAA covered the cost last year by collecting $11.5 million in service fees, and Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey estimates the changes he proposed would reduce costs of the service to $10.6 million. With $1,300 as a base fee, plus mileage costs, TRAA has some of the highest ambulance fees in Indiana, Lahey said. Much of the cost reduction under the Fire Department’s plan would be achieved by investing in the system the amount Paramedics Plus now takes as profit, he said. Of the 40,000 calls Paramedics Plus handled last year, 8,000 were Priority 1, which meant

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Fish Fry to benefit missions in Jamaica The Huntertown Lions Club and the Huntertown United Methodist Church Jamaican mission team will hold a fish and tenderloin dinner on Friday, Nov. 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at The Third Place, 1601 W. Cedar Canyons Road. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 2-10 and free for children under 2. In celebration of Veterans day, there is a $1 discount for all those veterans attending. Proceeds from the dinner will assist the Jamaican mission team with supplies needed for their trip in February 2017 to Whitehouse, Jamaica.

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Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market to be open throughout winter at Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field

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Fort Wayne residents will have access to an authentic farmers’ market every weekend through the winter for the first time this year. The Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market will continue running from October until May in its winter location at Parkview Field. More than 37 vendors are likely to participate each weekend at the winter market and will provide products locally available in the winter months, some of which may be grown in aquaponics, high tunnels or hoop houses. Products available may also be ones grown in the summer or autumn and stored in the winter. The Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market has continually become more popular over the years, providing fresh and local produce and meats every summer to the area. Upon the market’s success, those on the market coordinating team — a small group of roughly five volunteers who meet weekly to have open discussions and make decisions about the market — decided it was time to try to run the market one weekend each month outside of the normal summer

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season. After that proved fruitful, they raised it to two weekends per winter month. The markets’ continual popularity made this year feel like the right one to test a weekly farmers’ market throughout the winter. As the market coordinator, Lisa Haagan personally went to each vendor this summer to ask if they would be interested in participating in the winter. Response to the idea was better than the team could have hoped for, Haagan said. She even had to turn down some

vendors due to spacing issues. Additionally, the public has relayed interest in having fresh and local products available for purchase all year and attendance to the market was an encouraging factor in moving forward with a weekly winter market. The weekly winter farmers’ market will be a combination of vendors from the Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market and the YLNI Farmers Market, which is open nearby the Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market during the summers. Haagan and her team

are adamant in keeping the market a “true” farmers market, and the winter market is no different. The market runs on an 80/20 vendor split — 80 percent of the vendors are those with food, farm and natural products, leaving 20 percent for craft and jewelry-type vendors. All vendors go through an extensive screening process after filling out the free application, which requires the links to all Etsy, Facebook and webpages a vendor may have. Haagan then goes through every link

provided and evaluates the products, the customer base and how active the vendor is. The market team also travels to all of the farms to inspect their products to ensure the vendor is actually producing what they say they are, keeping the market authentic and producer-only. Every market season, the vendors are re-evaluated to look at customer base, attendance and relationship with the public. The vendors who will also be at the winter

market are all loyal and dedicated vendors, many of which were at the Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market all summer as well. The Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday at its winter location at Parkview Field. Products most likely to be available are leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, onions, herbs, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, horseradish, beets, cabbage, kohlrabi, radishes, turnips, winter squashes, apples and pears.

Zoo Halloween to close with pumpkin decorating By Whitney Wright wwright@kpcmedia.com

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s Wild Zoo Halloween will close Monday, Oct. 31, with a pumpkin decorating contest. Wild Zoo Halloween weekends began Oct. 14.

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look at and learn about large tractors and trucks in the zoo’s parking lot. Monday, Oct. 31: Pumpkin Decorating Workshop. Those who buy a regular admission ticket will be able to see all of the zoo’s exhibits as usual and enjoy that

day’s theme. The additional purchase of a Treat Ticket will allow access to the zoo’s Treat Trails for trick-or-treating in the zoo. This year there are two Treat Trails: one begins at Monkey Island and the other is in the Australian Adventure section of the zoo.

Attendees can expect to find fun in the zoo’s mini maze, meeting the zoo’s lion mascot, puppet joke stations, a sea lion show and live animal demonstrations, including a ball python or rabbit. Broomhilda the witch will also be available at Broomhilda’s Bog in the African

pavilion to meet and pose for a photo opportunity. Wild Zoo Halloween days are from noon-6 p.m. on the designated days. Costumes are encouraged every day and everyone gets to leave with a mini pumpkin from the zoo’s pumpkin patch.

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Physician receives award as Fabric of Community By Rod King

means that we don’t have a vote, but we do get to enter into discussions and give our 2 cents concerning issues facing Matthew 25. Because we’ve been around a while, the three of us are sort of a repository of history concerning the organization and its traditions, and are involved as advisers to help direct it to continued growth and success. We also are heavily involved in the financial campaigns. “Matthew 25 opened my eyes. When I first came here I knew a certain segment of our community was in need, but I didn’t realize that for many, this is the place they come when there is nothing else available. The organization has been serving the most vulnerable individuals in our society since 1976. I’m proud to have been able to be a part of it.” “Volunteers are needed in three areas,” Dettmer said. “Patient assistants are needed to work directly with the big drug companies to get free prescriptions for our clients. Over the years they’ve helped obtain more than six million dollars worth of free of medications which breaks down to 6,610 prescriptions. People are always needed to assist in the pharmacy and, of course, nurses and physicians.” A native of Tocsin, Ind.,

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Dr. Robert Dettmer was recently presented the Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic’s Fabric of the Community Award in recognition of his dedication, contributions, long service and continuing support of the clinic at 413 E. Jefferson Blvd. The retired physician serves on the board of directors as a board member emeritus. “This is a great honor to be recognized for this award,” said Dettmer, “and it has been a pleasure working with this organization. I’ve been volunteering here since 1998, served on the board from 2000 to 2007 and as far as I’m concerned, Matthew 25 is, indeed, the fabric of the community. “It’s a very unusual organization because it operates independently while receiving lab and X-Ray services from Parkview Hospital. All its services are free to low-income and uninsured residents of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. One of the major reasons Matthew 25 can offer its medical and dental services for free is its more than 400 volunteers. And though that seems like a lot of people, new volunteers are always welcome.” Dettmer and two other doctors hold emeritus status on the board. “That

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Matthew 25’s Fabric of the Community Award was presented recently to Dr. Robert Dettmer who has volunteered at the medical and dental clinic at 413 E. Jefferson Blvd. since 1998. He served on the organization’s board and was its president from 2004 to 2006. He’s presently a board member emeritus.

in Wells County, Dettmer’s family moved to Fort Wayne when he was 12. He is a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School, where he met his wife, Sue. Working at Waynedale Pharmacy while in high school inspired him to study pharmacy at Butler University. He worked at Hooks Pharmacy and in the Parkview Hospital pharmacy a couple years before going back to medical school to become a nephrologist at the Univer-

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Dupont Valley Times • October 28, 2016

Community Foundation issues $1,196,103 in grants The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne distributed a total of $1,196,103 in grants for the third quarter of 2016. Most of the recipient nonprofits serve Allen County. The Foundation awarded both discretionary and advised grants. “Funds are awarded in five strategic priority areas: basic human needs, physical and mental health, youth and adult education, arts and culture, and community development,” the Foundation said in a statement. Some of the recipients are listed below. • Amani Family Services (formerly Crime Victim Care) ($25,000) — immigrant and refugee support services. • ARCH ($10,000) — protection and preservation of historic places in Allen County. • Associated Churches of Fort Wayne ($35,000) — services for priority needs in the community. • Blue Jacket ($15,000) — vocational training and employment services for disadvantaged. • Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana ($30,000) — client advocate and client services program. • Early Childhood Alliance ($40,000) — early care and education. • Erin’s House for Grieving Children ($20,000) — grief support services. • Fort Wayne Dance Collective ($15,000) — dance and dance education programs. • Fort Wayne Medical Society Foundation ($15,000) — Healthier

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Scholarship semifinalists from 7 local high schools Students from seven local high schools have been named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sixteen local students are among the select group: • Bishop Dwenger High School. Kevin E. LaMaster and Kyle W. Weingartner. • Carroll High School. Andrew B. Zehr. • Canterbury School. Deborah Choe, Michael S. Liu, George Sun and Jona-

than A. Zhu. • Homestead High School. Jordan Bailey, Kolin Davis, Samuel Dvorak, Shriya Jain and Ellis Yoder. • Huntington North High School. Emma C. Helmich. • Northrop High School. Alexander J. Espinoza and Benjamin T. Yoss. • North Side High School. Audrey D. Scantlin. The students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the

62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors now continue in the competition for some 7,500 national merit Scholarships worth about $33 million. About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 U.S. high schools entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship

Embassy’s top volunteer stays busy, stays positive The Embassy Theatre presented its Volunteer of the Year Award and announced its volunteer board of directors for 2016-17. The 2015-16 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Cheryl Stromski of Antwerp, Ohio, for outstanding volunteerism. Stromski has been a volunteer at the Embassy for 15 years, serving on 12 different volunteer teams including bars, concessions and ticket taking. In addition, Stromski also is an Embassy donor. “Cheryl is one of the most versatile volunteers we have,” said Kelly Maahs, front of house director. “Her positive attitude and generosity are regularly

noted and greatly appreciated.” Three board members were elected by the Embassy’s membership to a first three-year term: Thomas Marcuccilli, STAR Financial Bank; Robert Nickerson, community volunteer and a charter founder of the Embassy as a nonprofit in the early 1970s; and Valentine White-Xayarath, State Farm Insurance. Re-elected to a second three-year term were: Kimberly Amick Shoppell, Fort Wayne Metals; Suzanne Ehinger, Parkview Health; Christopher Guerin, Sweetwater Sound; Richard Maples, Angel Corps; Jeremy Senk, Carson Boxberger;

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Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a finalist,

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Two local judges assist state judicial conference Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts and Allen Circuit Court Magistrate Andrea R. Trevino have been appointed to serve on committees of the Indiana Judicial Conference. Felts was appointed chair of the Judicial Education Committee, which contributes to the personal and professional competence of those performing judicial functions. “I am very privileged to have been named to this leadership position with the Judicial Conference. It affords me yet another opportunity to contribute to the overall betterment of the legal profession in Indiana,” Felts said. Trevino was named to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee,

which monitors developments in mediation, private judges, arbitration and other means of settling lawsuits before and after a civil claim or complaint is filed. The committee also reviews legislation and case law affecting ADR, examines

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Dupont Valley Times • October 28, 2016

AWS Foundation announces $610,830 in grants

The AWS Foundation recently awarded $610,830 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations that benefit individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities in northeast Indiana. • Autism Society of Indiana: $25,000 for the Career Ally program and $25,000 for the Ally serving rural counties in

Northeast Indiana. • Community Transportation Network: $16,000 to buy a new vehicle and fuel; $25,000 for mortgage payoff. • GiGi’s Playhouse: $25,000 for operating support. • Huntington University: $35,000 to expand the ABLE program for high school students of special needs.

• Indiana Legal Services: $50,000 to staff a medical legal partnership pilot program in northeast Indiana. • Joe’s Kids: $50,000 for operating support and therapy equipment. • McMillen Center for Health: $25,000 for the Brush! oral health program for children of special needs. • Mental Health

Reverse job fair focuses on heart

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Athletes known for playing with heart always contribute more in a game than their stats indicate, and Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana plans to give area employers a chance to add those kinds of team members to the workforce through a reverse job fair. Instead of job seekers visiting employer exhibits, representatives of northeast Indiana businesses are welcome to visit information tables where they can meet and learn about 10 to 15 of the group’s clients who are looking for jobs. The event is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Coliseum

Boulevard campus of Ivy Tech Community College Northeast in Fort Wayne. In addition to other skills, all of the job seekers have developed an appreciation for work and learned how to compensate for a disability in order to achieve expected results and live up to workplace standards. The disability may be physical or mental. Through training, volunteering and previous employment, the job seekers have picked up an array of skills, including light production work, packaging and customer service, in a variety of workplace settings, such as industrial and food service. Some of the production experience will come from

employment at a sheltered workshop the group operates, which handles work outsourced to it by industrial employers in the area, including Multimatic Indiana, Genova Products, Peg Perego and Trelleborg. Most of the job seekers at the reverse job fair will not have sheltered workshop experience, said Thomas Summerville, the group’s employment services director. Any business interested in participating in the reverse job fair can arrange that by calling Summerville at (260) 456-4534 ext. 269 or reaching him via email at tsummerville@esarc.org. (The author is a reporter for Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Read the full report at fwbusiness.com.)

America: $30,000 for the Kids on the Block educational program and $50,000 for the VASIA program. • Northeast Indiana Genetic Counseling Center: $50,000 for need-based scholarships for medical genetic services. • Northern Wells Community Schools: $24,830 for adaptive

teaching materials and classroom sensory items for special needs students. • RISE Inc: $30,000 to assist with the purchase of a respite home. • RSVP of Allen County: $25,000 for the ICAN volunteer team. • Scherer Resources: $60,000 for prevocational training for Fort Wayne Community

Schools. • University of Saint Francis: $25,000 to pilot an early childhood developmental and health screening program. AWS Foundation supports northeast Indiana services that help people with disabilities to be engaged in the community. For more information, visit awsfoundation.org.

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Freshman Crystal Blattman helps a resident of Bethesda Lutheran Communities as part of Concordia Lutheran High School’s annual service day, Oct. 7. Concordia faculty, staff and students served throughout the community. They visited the Fort Wayne Museum of Art to set up a Day of the Dead exhibit, helped to landscape at Our Creator’s Classroom, picked apples for the food bank, and served at SCAN, local churches and schools and Science Central.

‘Wizard of Oz Tour’ offers preview and chocolate The University of Saint Francis is offering a “Wizard of Oz Tour” as a glimpse of its fall production. Characters from “Oz” will be available for a meet-and-greet from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne. DeBrand staff members will lead tours as DeBrand cooks in each kitchen will make something different to taste, including chocolate centers, ice cream and melted chocolate, and offer whole chocolate samples. Guests can take

photos and get autographs from “Oz” characters, and buy tickets for the play. Tickets for the “Wizard of Oz” DeBrand event are $10 and can be purchased at tickets.artstix.org or at the door on Oct. 30. The play will be presented Nov. 4-6 and 11-13 at the USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Brad Beauchamp will direct. After the Sunday matinees, USF will offer youngsters a chance to become official members of the Lollipop Guild. Show times are:

Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show for general seating. Tickets are available through ArtsTix Community Box Office at (260) 422-4226 or online at tickets.artstix.org. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors 65 years or older and children under 18. Group rates of $12 per person are available to groups of 20 or more.

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FWCS to explain options at Showcase at Northrop Fort Wayne Community Schools will host its annual Showcase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road. Showcase is held each year to give families an opportunity to learn more about the variety of educational options available within FWC, including how technology is integrated with instruction at all grade levels and in every building. “Students are able to demonstrate that technology isn’t just using high-tech toys; technology enhances instruction from teachers,” the district said in a statement. New this year to Showcase are opportunities for parents to learn how they can support their students. Parents of young children, ages pre-K to Grade 3, are invited to attend Pathway to IREAD-3, a session designed to share ways that parents can help their child at home to be prepared for the state’s reading test. Sessions will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Parents of middle and high school students are invited to a session on College and Career Readiness, which will focus on

what students need to do in school to be prepared for life after high school, as well as highlighting strategies for successfully choosing a college or career. These sessions will also be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Showcase is a free event featuring the district’s elementary, middle and high schools, including FWCS’ seven magnet schools, neighborhood schools and programs of study at the high schools. At the event, parents can receive information and ask questions about how to choose and apply for the program that best suits their children’s needs. While all students are assigned a school based on where they live, for decades, FWCS parents have been able to apply to have their child attend one of the magnet schools or request an intra-district transfer to attend a different school within the district. FWCS offers the Montessori curriculum at Bunche Early Childhood Center (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten) and Towles Montessori Elementary School (first through sixth grades); New Tech is offered at

Towles Middle School for seventh- and eighthgraders. The arts magnet program is offered at Whitney Young Early Childhood Center (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten), Weisser Park Elementary School (first through fifth grades) and Memorial Park Middle School (sixth through eighth grades). Croninger Elementary School offers a magnet program focusing on communications, and math and science are a special focus at Irwin Elementary School. Magnet schools have no boundaries and draw students from throughout the district. Each high school will have information on their Programs of Study: Project Lead the Way-Engineering at Northrop; Early College at North Side; Project Lead the Way-Biomedical at Snider; International Baccalaureate at South Side; and New Tech Academy and Early College at Wayne. Parents wanting to request that their child attend a different school must have their school assignment application submitted by Tuesday,

Dec. 20, 2016. Applications will be available at Showcase, at schools and online at fortwayneschool. org. If there are more applicants than spaces available at any of the schools, lotteries will be held on Jan. 25, 2017, to determine admittance. There will be special appearances at Showcase by Star Wars characters, Icy from the Fort Wayne Komets, Johnny from the Fort Wayne TinCaps and the Mad Ant from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. There will be free childcare, the United Way of Allen County will give away free books; cosmetology students from the FWCS Career Academy will do face painting; Lucktech Photobooth will offer free photos with props and more! Attendees can register for an array of door prizes, including picnic tables made by construction trades students at the FWCS Career Academy or an iPad, sponsored by school PTAs. Showcase is sponsored by Sodexo. More information on the schools, FWCS departments, entertainment and sponsors can be found at fortwayneschools.org.

Dupont Valley Times • October 28, 2016

Property tax bills due by Nov. 10 The Allen County Treasurer’s Office has issued a reminder to taxpayers that fall property taxes are due Thursday, Nov. 10. Postmarks with the Nov. 10 date are accepted as “on time” payments. “Long lines and long wait times can be avoided by paying early,” said Chief Deputy William Royce. “We move the lines as quickly as we can but paying early, by mail or using one of our online payment methods is the quickest way to pay.” This year the Nov. 10 tax due date is followed by Veterans Day on Friday and the Treasurer’s office will be closed. Fall tax coupons were included in the spring tax billing; bills are not mailed out in fall. If a new bill is needed, one can be printed from the Treasurer’s website or by request. Many payment options are available; by mail, electronically through the Treasurer’s website, by credit card, payments can be dropped off in the Child Support drop

box on the south end of the courthouse, or pay in person at the Treasurer’s office. Taxpayers may pay by phone by dialing 1 (877) 690-3729 and using jurisdiction code 7693; then just follow the prompts. Payments may be mailed to: Allen County Treasurer, PO Box 2540, Fort Wayne, IN 468012540. The Treasurer’s office is located in Suite 104 of the Rousseau Centre, 1 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Taxpayers are asked to bring their entire statement when paying in person. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The deposit slot in the front of the Treasurer’s office is available from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The self-pay kiosk is undergoing an upgrade and may not be available in time for tax collection. Payment details and options can be found on the Treasurer’s website, allencountytreasurer.us, or contact the Treasurer’s office at (260) 449-7693.

Library plans author fair with chance to buy books The Allen County Public Library will host an author fair from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Great Hall of the main library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. This is an opportunity to chat with published authors, buy their books, and attend panel discussions of interest to readers and writers. • 1 p.m. — Indiana Writes History: Preserving the Past. Randy Harter, Jim Hillman and Barbara Olenyik Morrow will talk about researching and

writing their books on facets of Indiana history. • 2 p.m. — Between the Pages: All About Writing Romance. Jennifer Coffeen, Dawn Crandall and Monica Koldyke Miller will discuss their different approaches to writing for the romance genre. • 3 p.m. — Handmade Tales: The Self-Publishing Phenomenon. Stephanie Cain, Kayleen Reusser and Jennifer Foehner Wells will examine the changing world of publishing and share what’s worked for them.

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USF institutes ‘Sacred Time’ on campus

The University of Saint Francis has designated a portion of the academic day as “Sacred Time” on its campus. Endorsed by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration, the university’s founders and sponsors, the Sacred Time initiative is described as the first of its kind in U.S. Catholic higher education. It enables students and employees to participate

in Mass or to engage in personal spiritual practices in keeping with their respective traditions. “The institution of the Sacred Time policy at the University of Saint Francis is a strong affirmation of its mission and a very concrete means for members of the university community to cultivate and deepen their spiritual lives,” said Bishop Rhoades of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne/

South Bend. “In the busy and often hectic world of our daily life, we need quiet time and space for prayer and reflection. I am grateful that the University of Saint Francis recognizes this need through this initiative which demonstrates the conviction that the academic life is enriched, not diminished, by openness to the transcendent, a deeper understanding of the Word of God, and prayer.”

“We understand how demanding each day can be for our students who are busily moving from class to class and for our staff as they support our students,” said USF President Sister M. Elise Kriss. “Sacred Time gives everyone a chance to slow down, to become more conscious of their spiritual needs, and to just see and feel God around them on a daily basis, which can truly help make the rest of

the day less stressful and overwhelming.” Sacred Time occurs for 30 minutes on weekdays and one hour each Sunday, when Mass is celebrated at the USF Main Campus. During Sacred Time, regardless of participation, no on-campus university-sponsored activities are scheduled for or by students or employees. “The Sacred Time policy is one more way USF commits itself to

students’ and employees’ spiritual nourishment,” said USF Campus Ministry Director Scott Opperman, “and it enhances our Catholic, Franciscan identity. Given the complications of scheduling classes, meetings, and activities, Sacred Time is innovative and bold. It reveals our priorities. Everything else is scheduled around Mass, not vice versa, which is the norm.”

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instigated a feature on its iPads that limits what applications students can download on their iPad. Currently, applications through Apple are split into four age categories. The younger students at EACS only have access to applications fit for their age, but even the high school students are not allowed access into the 12-plus or 17-plus age application categories, said Madsen. Instead, EACS pushes a large number of educational applications through the school portal that assist in practicing, studying and learning material. All of the school systems require the students go through a learning process on how to best care for their new technology, including proper cleaning and safe

transportation. Each EACS student signs an iPad pledge, one for kindergarten through sixth grade and one for seventh through twelfth grade students, and parents have to sign a user agreement as liability, Madsen said. As with any major undertaking, there were some bumps in the road and more will likely come as technology use in schools becomes a more regular part of life. “I had a student put their laptop on top of their car and forget about it, and then they drove away, and it was fine; it turned back on and everything,” said Chase. Similar, but maybe less traumatizing, issues have been common at EACS, NACS and SACS, including dropping the laptops and iPads and

forgetting them both around Fort Wayne and at home. The laptops and iPads are great tools for learning accountability, which will hopefully come more easily as younger students grow up more used to having a device. All three of the school corporations’ technology directors believe the use of one-to-one technology is important in teaching its students how to be responsible, stay focused despite tempting distractions and use the internet for good. “We’re big in digital citizenship — doing the right thing online without trying to put too many roadblocks up,” said Chase.

For the most part, technology integration is a positive asset to the teachers and students and the districts will keep on seeking out and consider new systems and tools to enhance learning. “We will continue to evaluate new features and how it could be integrated into the curriculum … we want it to be meaningful and a tool,” said Dickey. EACS leaders are interested in BrightLink projectors, a new hightech 3LCD projector, and electronic whiteboards. The school system currently has similar technological items in about 96 percent of its classrooms but wants to continually work to provide those resources to the remaining 4 percent, said Madsen. CANVAS, a popular

learning management system for schools using technology for teaching, is a game changer in better integrating technology into the classroom. However, technology can never fully replace all aspects of learning in the classroom, and understanding how to best utilize technology is a continual process teachers and students must learn. Using both technology and more traditional practices — blended learning — is a learning process in itself. “Technology is just a tool to implement those best educational practices. Blended learning is big … you’re not just reading an article out of a book, but that is one piece of the learning process,” said Chase.

nity Schools. Keeping students safe and focused One of the major components to a one-to-one program is keeping students off distracting or inappropriate sites. NACS, SACS and EACS all have internet filter systems called global proxy filters that block a myriad of websites while a student uses the laptop, whether they are at school or at home. This keeps students from improperly downloading games, software or visiting unsuitable websites while using school property even while they are away from campus. EACS leaders also

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TUESDAY, NOV. 1

Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social time at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Learn from Guild members about their entry in the 2016 Grand Rapids Quilt Show. Direct questions to appleseedquilters@yahoo.com. For more information, visit appleseedquilters.com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 FRIDAY, OCT. 28

Fish fry. Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne. 4:30 p.m. $9 for adults, $4 for children 6-10, younger children eat for free. Dinner includes dessert, all made by members of the Sport Club.

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

Casting Crowns, with Matt Maher and Hannah Kerr. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets $20$45. Visit TrinityCommunications.org for details. Holiday craft boutique. Saint James Lutheran Church, 1720 930E, New Haven. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Handcrafters will sell their specialties, from purses, jewelry and decor to woodworking and knitting. Bake sale items prepared by church members. A raffle will benefit the Community Food Pantry at the church. For more information, call Carol at (260) 493-1067. Fish/tenderloin meal. Saint Peter-Immanuel School, 3845 E. 1100N, Decatur. 4-7 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for child portions. Proceeds help fund repairs to the school. The meal includes sides, beverage and cookies. Dine in or drive-through available.

SUNDAY, OCT. 30

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos family celebration. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. In addition to this family-centered event, a separate exhibit features traditional Mexican altars with sugar skulls, colorful tissue paper cutouts, and photos or personal items of deceased relatives to honor the souls of the departed. The Day of the Dead, an ancient religious celebration that originally honored children and ancestors, has evolved from a blend of Meso-American and Christian cultures. This exhibition features memorials created by artists, families and community groups from throughout the region.

MONDAY, OCT. 31

Give blood; free haunted house ticket. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The American Red Cross offers a free haunted house ticket with seleted blood drives. The Haunted Hotel-13th Floor is at 511 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington. The Hysterium Asylum is located at 4410 Arden Drive in Fort Wayne. Tickets expire today. For more information, visit hysterium.com or hauntedhuntington.com. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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Corned Beef on Rye — Sure to Satisfy fundraiser. The Temple, 5200 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Congregation Achduth Vesholom sponsors this annual fundraiser. Buy an overstuffed, one-third-pound corned beef deli sandwich meal for $14 if paid by Oct. 21, or $15 per meal if paid after Oct. 21 or at the door. The meal includes cole slaw, dill pickle, brownie and drink, whether eat-in or carry-out. Delivery service is available for orders of 12 or more lunches, with a charge of $6 per address. Payment is required with order. Find the order sheet at templecav.org. Angie Hicks is guest speaker. Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; open to the public. The Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne presents Smart Girls/Brilliant Women. Angie Hicks, the co-founder and CMO of Angie’s List, will be the speaker. For ticket information, call (260) 744-0998, Ext. 112. BGCFW serves school-age men and women from financially challenged households. The Smart Girls/Brilliant Women program works with 350 young women, several of whom are recognized at the Smart Girls event.

THURSDAY, NOV. 3

Curator’s Tour: Picasso, Braque and Leger. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 12:15 p.m. Tours are free with gallery admission. FWMoA President and CEO and Chief Curator Charles Shepard takes visitors on a new gallery tour each month. From his specialized and personal point of view, Shepard offers a unique perspective as the visionary for all exhibitions at FWMoA. Tours are free with gallery admission.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4

Mixology: Battle of the Bartenders. C2G Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne. 6:30-9:30 p.m. A fundraising gala for Science Central. Six local bartenders will garner your votes to determine the winner of the Cap N Cork traveling trophy. Tickets: individuals, $60; couples, $110; groups (8 tickets), $400. Heavy hors D’oeuvres by Blu Spoon Catering. Music by Soul35. Cocktail attire recommended. Must be 21 or over. Tickets available at sciencecentral.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. $35. The IPFW University Singers join forces with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Chorus to present one of the most loved oratorios of the 19th century. Benjamin Rivera conducts. Tickets are available through the FW Philharmonic Box Office, fwphil.org. Sausage/sauerkraut dinner and crafts. Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna at Creighton, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $8.50 for ages 11 to adult. Hot dog, chips, dessert and milk or juice for ages 5-10, $3. Under age 5 free. Handicap accessible. Traders Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to the public. Traders Days features traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale. Visitors will see hands-on demonstrations and experience interactive educational programs. The Chief Richardville House, or Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest. It is a National Historic Landmark. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit fwhistorycenter.com. Church Street Corner Bazaar. Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Snack bar available 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the U.M.C. Women. Apple Dumpling Days and craft bazaar. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The United Methodist Women make the apple dumplings, which can be ordered in advance or picked up during Apple Dumpling Days. The apple dumplings are $4 each. Craft show. Most Precious Blood Church, 1505 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This Rosary Society event offers crafts, a bake sale, snack bar and more. Table rental is available; some have electrical outlets. For details contact Teresa Tilbury at (260) 426-1728 or Jeannette Schlink at (260) 422-5870 Purse bingo. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m., in the school’s main gym. $20 open seating, or reserve a table for $25 per person (tables seat 8-10 people). After Nov. 1, cost is $30 open seating only. Play bingo and you could win a designer purse such as Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach or others. Food and refreshments will be sold (no carry-ins, please). Must be 21 or older to attend. Buy tickets online at bishopdwenger.com or call (260) 496-4775. Craft bazaar. Colony Heights Church, 4724 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch served at 11 a.m., with proceeds to youth min-

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istries. All craft items are handcrafted, and include jewelry, primitive and wood crafted decor, quilts, embroidered and crochet items, flower arrangements, candy, candles, baskets, products by The Pie Guy, and more.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6

Traders Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Noon-4 p.m. Free to the public. Traders Days features traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale. Visitors will see hands-on demonstrations and experience interactive educational programs. The Chief Richardville House, or Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest. It is a National Historic Landmark. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit fwhistorycenter.com. Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Find vintage and new toys, comic books, sport and non-sport cards, TV and movie memorabilia, die-casts, coins, models, magazines and games. Also take in the vinyl record and CD show next door. History lecture. The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Free. The History Center’s 23rd annual George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series continues. Today, Cindy Theis will present “Lesser Known First Ladies, 1825-1853.”

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9

China/America Brass Spectacular. Auer Performance Hall, IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $4-$7. Join guest artist Dai Zhonghui, music professor from Beijing Central Conservatory in China, as he joins forces with IPFW music professors, members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the IPFW Wind Ensemble in presenting an evening of brass and wind music. Get tickets at ipfw.edu/tickets. Stress and Anxiety Empowerment Session. Carroll High School, 3905 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m., in the small auditorium. Free. This session is designed to help teens and those who live with or worth with teens to identify stress triggers and cope in healthy ways. Presented by Respect 360. For more information or to register, visit respect360team. com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10

2nd Thursday in Paradigm: Artist Meet and Greet. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 5 p.m. Free admission. Edibles and a cash bar. Experience the fine art and craft from over 75 local and regional Paradigm artists. The second Thursday of each month will feature artist demonstrations, trunk shows, tastings, and performances.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

Fish fry, tenderloin dinner. The Third Place, 1601 W. Cedar Canyons Road, Huntertown. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for kids 2-10, children under 2 eat free. In celebration of Veterans Day, there is a $1 discount for all veterans attending. Proceeds from the dinner will assist the Jamaican mission team with supplies needed for their trip in February 2017 to Whitehouse, Jamaica.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

Christmas bazaar. Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake sale and food available. Public welcome. Proceeds benefit Food Resource Bank. To reserve a 6-foot table for $15, call Diana at (260) 432-6369 or Karen at (260) 431-7183. Christmas Bazaar & Sale. Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-noon. This annual event will be held in the school gym. Craft bazaar and bake sale. Martini Lutheran Church, 333 E. Moeller Road, New Haven. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Chicago shopping getaway. $45 per passenger, which includes motor coach transportation and a contribution to the scholarship fund of the Association of IPFW Women. Participants pay for their own meals. One rest stop is planned each way. The trip is open to the public. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first-served basis. For more information, email irbstewart@yahoo.com. Comedian Ken Davis. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets $12-$25. Visit TrinityCommunications.org for details. Christmas craft bazaar. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Bishop Dwenger Music Boosters. “Just Dinner.” University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. $50 per person. Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network invites the community to participate in this fundraiser and information-sharing event. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and choice of soup. Take home a handcrafted pottery bowl made by University of Saint Francis students. Bid on unique items in the silent auction, including a handmade dollhouse. Enjoy entertainment. Learn about homelessness — all to benefit Fort Wayne’s only emergency shelter serving homeless families. Send check to Just Neighbors/JD, 2925 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46805. Please in-

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SUNDAY, NOV. 13

Thanksgiving dinner. Monroeville Legion Post 420, 112 E. South St., Monroeville. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, free to ages 4 and under. Dine-in and drive-thru available. Free, public lecture. University of Saint Francis, Brookside Ballroom, 3209 Bass Road, Fort Wayne. The USF Department of Philosophy and Theology presents Dr. Justin Tse, whose topic is “Taking the Temple to the Streets? Byzantine Practices in Contemporary Occupy Movement.”

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Apple Dumpling Days. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne. Nov. 2-5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The United Methodist Women make the apple dumplings, which can be ordered in advance or picked up during Apple Dumpling Days. The apple dumplings are $4 each. A craft bazaar will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. To reserve a table for $15, call Barb McCoy at (260) 637-1842. 17th Annual Festival Of Trains. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. Friday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26, 10:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 27, noon-5 p.m. Admission is $9 per person, ages 3 to adult. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to observe model train sets in action, demonstrated by local model train groups. Tickets are available at sciencecentral.org; clock on Purchase Admission. Gallery events. Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery, 314 N. Main St., Roanoke. Crestwoods Gallery continues “Austin Cartwright Drawings and Eric Carlson Clay Sculpture” through Nov. 3. “Cara Wade Photography and More” opens Nov. 5 with an artist reception and continues through Nov. 30. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. Call (260) 672-2080. For details, visit crestwoodsgallery.com. Get Fort Wayne ChocolateFest 2017 tickets. 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, Parkview Field. Early-bird tickets $30 through Dec. 31; visit eventbrite. com. John Chapman Kiwanis Club Foundation presents this fundraiser to support Riley Hospital for Children and local children’s charities. Kick off the Valentine’s Day weekend with three all-you-can-eat chocolate fountains, chocolate desserts and hors d’oeuvres. Dance to live entertainment from the Dee Gees Band. Cash bar. Free parking. Silent auction. Holiday Blooms fundraiser. The Allen County Office is selling poinsettia plants and Christmas cactus. Poinsettia plants in 6½-inch pots with 5-7 blooms will be available for $16 each in red, pink, marble and white as well as florist grade 4-5-inch Christmas cactus in 4-inch pots for $8 each available in red, pink and white. Orders with payment must

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Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17. Children 2 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit botanicalconservatory.org. Empyrean Café serves breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For details or to order online, visit empyreancafe.com. Our Japanese Sister Garden Exhibit. Through Nov. 13. The city of Fort Wayne has a “twin,” a sister city in Japan called Takaoka. We honor our friendly relations with our Japanese Sister in this lovely garden with a distinctly Japanese flavor. Pass through the entry gate to discover a green and peaceful space. In the outer garden, spots of summer annuals will give way to autumn chrysanthemums as the season progresses. Move slowly along the garden paths to calm your mind as you approach the Tea House and its simple and intimate surrounding garden. Peering into the house, you will see the utensils used for the tea ceremony as well as a scroll and flowers presented for quiet study. Gain insight into Takaoka’s culture through a display of items presented by their city to ours, on loan from The History Center. Art displays. Get to know local and regional artists in a variety of media through the Botanical Conservatory’s bi-monthly art exhibits, open to view in our meeting room during public hours. Visit botanicalconservatory.org for links to artists. Regular Conservatory admission applies. For more information, call (260) 427-6440. Dave Mikautadze: Photography. Through October. David Mikautadze is a composer and jazz guitar player living in Fort Wayne whose vision is to communicate his sentiments of a subject, mostly landscape and architecture, using controlled gradations of light, a selective color palette, and compositional interest. His goal is to create fine art photography. His exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory’s Saguaro Room is entitled “Light-Shadow-Darkness.” $1 Nights. Thursday, Nov. 3, 5-8 p.m. On the first Thursday of each month we offer a $1 admission price for both adults and children (instead of the usual $5 & $3). Babies and up to age 2 are still admitted free. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.

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