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Welcome As Indiana celebrates its bicentennial, Indiana State Parks are marking their centennial.

In northeast Indiana, we have two of Indiana’s gifts to the people, Pokagon State Park in Steuben County and Chain ‘O Lakes in Noble County.

Also, there’s much to offer in northeast Indiana in the way of camping, especially for enrichment as you will find in this special section. Many different organizations offer camps to help young people grow intellectually and physically.

Additionally, we hope you enjoy another great season in the outdoors and at the many attractions in our area that is so rich with fun activities, whether you are

a child or relaxing in the shade. We have pulled together a fun list of things to do in our area. Make sure you check that out.

We welcome your feedback and ideas for future articles about summer in beautiful northeast Indiana.

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This section is also available online at kpcnews.com.

On the cover: Pokagon State Park has been welcoming visitors for several years with its iconic masonry gatehouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The photos are courtesy Pokagon State Park and by Mike Marturello.

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Children participate in an activity during 2014’s Space Camp offered by the Steuben County Literacy Coalition in Commons Park in Angola. The camps will be held again this year.

There’s no reason for to be bored with dozens of summer camps available until the end of July offering themes including outer space, theater and the great outdoors.

The Auburn Arts Commission is sponsoring several free art camps and programs in conjunction with the return of the Sculptures on the Square.

“Youth Art Series” will be at the Atrium Market Place in Auburn 106 W. 1st St. on June 22 and 29 from 1-2 p.m.

Children will explore mobiles on June 22 and reclaimed sculpture (created from recycled materials). All programs are free.

Children are invited to display their art inspired by the sculptures on the square, at the GMOA this summer, culminating in a youth art open house July 29 at GMOA from 6-8 p.m. “Youth Art Camp” will be in the Eckhart Park Pavilion June 20-24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The week of events includes: Monday — IPFW photography student Danielle Doepke will lead a photography class. Children will be given disposable cameras and take a field trip to capture the Sculptures on the Square in photography.

Tuesday — Artist Angie Baker and Deb Argast will lead a session in clay sculpture.

Wednesday — Auburn art educator, Heather Miller will guide students in the art of wire sculpture.

Thursday — Garrett Artist Mary Thiel will teach children how to water color.

Friday — Friday Fun Day. Miss Deb will let children explore various fun ways to paint and create art from unusual things like marbles, squirt guns, food, bubbles and balloons.

People can call the park office at 925-2997 to reserve your space. There is room for 30 in each session.

Another program, “Wood Scuplture for Kids” will be held July 16 at the Garrett Museum of Art. “Art in the Park” is planned July 15 at Eastside Park from 10-11:30 a.m. and “Life-sized Paper Mache Sculpture” at the JAM Center will be July 6-8 from 10 a.m. to noon.

All children are invited to display their art this summer at the Garrett Museum of Art with an open house on July 29 from 6-8 p.m.

Space camp Steuben County youth looking toward the stars might be interested in the Summer Space Academy this summer.

Spaces are still available for the free camp funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center. Camps will be held in three sessions in Commons

Pavilion at the Steuben County Literacy Coalition, 1208 S. Wayne St., Angola.

Sessions will be June 27-July 1 for students entering grades 5-8; July 11-15 for students entering grades 1-2; and July 18-22 for students entering grades 3-4.

Camps run from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, rain or shine. Snacks will be provided. There is room for 30 students per session. Activities include rocketry, robotics, life on Mars and what makes the weather change.

Applications can be found on the Steuben County Literacy Coalition Facebook page, at the office at 1208 South Wayne St., Angola, by email at info@ steubenliteracy.org or phone 665-1414.

Northeast Indiana conservation day camps The Northeast Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Steuben, DeKalb and Whitley counties will be hosting three conservation day camps this summer.

Campers may attend one or all three sessions. Each session runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Any child 9-13 years old is eligible to attend for $10 per camp with lunch and supplies included. Transportation is available, but seats are limited.

In Steuben County, on July 12 at Pokagon State Park, participants will learn about invasive plant species while taking a hike, create a nature craft to bring home and a visit the Nature Center. Campers will then get to cool off by swimming in Lake James for the remainder of the afternoon.

Registration is due by July 5.

In Whitley County, on Aug. 2 at Camp Whitley, Columbia City, Indiana Conservation Officers will be on hand to teach firearm safety, and campers will get to try their hand at archery. Camp Whitley staff will instruct campers in archery.

Troy-Cedar Lake will help cool everyone off with a refreshing swim in the afternoon.

Registration is due by July 26.

Contact the Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District office at 1220 N. C.R. 200W, 665-3211, ext. 3 with questions. The web site is steubenswcd.org.

Contact LaGrange County SWCD at 463-3471, ext. 3, the DeKalb County SWCD at 925-5620, ext. 3, or the Whitley County SWCD at 244-6266, ext. 3.

Culinary, swim and art camps The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center in Garrett is hosting youth summer camps beginning in June.

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• June 20-22 from 9 a.m. to noon — kids in grades 4-8 can enjoy a cake baking and decorating camp. Campers will make his or her own cake and learn how to professionally decorate it. This camp has limited space and costs $30 per child.

Another Confectionery Camp will be from June 27-29. The camp is from 9 a.m. to noon where kids in grades 4-8 will learn the fine art of chocolates with candy molds and creating dipped chocolates. This camp also has limited space and costs $30 per child. Both confectionery camps will be held at Garrett Middle School.

• On July 6-8, the JAM Center will be holding its free art camp. The Magic of Metal in conjunction with the Auburn Arts Commission presents Sculptures on the Square III. Each day of camp will go from 10 a.m. to noon at the JAM Center. Children in grades 3-6 will explore 3-D art and make a life-size papier mache sculpture that will be displayed in the Garrett community.

• New this summer are weekly swim camps at the JAM Center. Instead of the traditional eight-week sessions, this summer

the JAM will be offering three weeks of swim camps in July. These camps will combine fun and learning for a unique and exciting experience. Camps will be held July 12-14; July 19-21 and July 26-28. Torpedo Swim Club level will be from 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Those new to swim club must be evaluated prior to sign-up for this level. There is no equipment fee for camp. Kids age 3-5 will be from 4:45-5:15 p.m. and age 6-12 will be from 5:15-6 p.m. Participants may sign up for more than one week of camp.

Registration prices for Torpedo Swim Club: member $5 per week/non-member $10 per week; age 3-5 years: member $10 per week/non-member $15 per week; age 6-12 years: members $12 per week/non-members $17 per week.

Registration closes July 1 for all swim camps. People can contact Megan Garretson at 357-1917 or mgarretson@jamrecreation. org with any questions on swim camp placement.

Anyone interested in registering for camps may sign up at the JAM Center at 1200 E. Houston St.

YMCA plans basketball camp Former Indiana University Hoosiers star and current NBA New Orleans

Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon is bringing his basketball camp to the YMCA of DeKalb County on June 20 and 21. His team of certified trainers will conduct two sessions each day.

Campers will participate in morning drills working on shooting, ball-handling, agility and teamwork, break for lunch, then return to the courts in the afternoon for games, competitions and scrimmages.

More information is available from the YMCA of DeKalb County at 925-9622 or online at ymcadekalb.org.

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includes a t-shirt, scripts and program supplies. (Snacks are strictly prohibited in the auditorium.) Families will be invited to see students perform a small skit on Friday.

For more information, contact the Literacy Coalition at 665-1414.

Library programs Libraries in the four-county area offer dozens of day camps and other activities this summer. For more information, go to the website of the public libraries in your community.

Drama camp Steuben’s Got Drama is an academic enrichment summer camp funded by the Steuben County Literacy Coalition for students in grades 1-8. The program will operate for two weeks during the summer of 2016. Grades 1-4 will meet July 25-29 while grades 5-8 will meet Aug. 1-5 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. daily.

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Much to do in NE Indiana Northeast Indiana has many places to visits and activities to enjoy during the summer.

Most places are within an hour drive from Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange and Steuben counties, and admission and user fees can be less than the cost of a fast-food meal.

Here are 10 places to visit with sites to see and activities for the whole family: Chain O’Lakes State Park: 2355 E. 75 S., Albion; 260-636-2654; www.dnr.

IN.gov. Admission: $7 per carload (driver and passengers) for Indiana residents in non-commercial vehicles; $9 per carload for out-of-state residents; season passes available. Ten hiking trails from easy to rugged levels, beach, canoe and kayak rental, camping, fishing with a valid license and nature center programs.

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site: 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City; (260) 854-3790; genestrattonportershs@ indianamuseum.org; www.genestratton-porter.com . Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Tours begin every hour with the last tour beginning promptly at 4 p.m. The grounds and walking trails are open anytime, free of charge. Cabin Tour Admission: Adults, $5; seniors age 60 and older, $4; children ages 3-12 and students, $2; children younger than 3, free.

Call 260-854-3790 for special rates for school groups and groups of 10 or more.

“Bison-tennial” of Noble County The United Way of Noble County and the Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau are coordinating this

first-in-the-nation statewide public art project for Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016. Noble County sponsors will exhibit 8 large fiberglass bison and 5 tabletop bison decorated by local artists from June to September in every Noble County community. Noble County has the most decorated bison of any county in Indiana with 13 in the herd for this Bicentennial Legacy Project. Admission: none. A map of the bison locations will be available soon at www.visitnoblecounty.com .

Call the tourism bureau at 854-2115 for information.

Sculptures on the Square III: The Magic of Metal: downtown Auburn and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum; www.artsinauburn.org.

The Auburn Arts Commission presents 15 original metal works by professional Midwestern sculptors in a free exhibit June 6 through Sept. 15. The exhibit is endorsed as a Bicentennial Legacy Project commemorating the history and importance of metal manufacturing to DeKalb County and Indiana. Walking-tour brochures are available at The Atrium Marketplace-Expressions Gallery on Sixth Street and other downtown locations. Horse-drawn wagon tours are the first and third Sundays from 1-4 p.m. in June, July and August for a donation.

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“Sweat Pea” by artist Nathan Pierce sits at the southeast corner of 7th and Van Buren streets in Auburn. It is one of 15 pieces of original artwork in “Sculputres on the Square III — The Magic of Metal” presented by the Auburn Arts Commission. The exhibit runs through Sept. 15.

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A hand-painted fiberglass bison stands outside the Interra Credit Union in Ligonier. Several painted bison are located throughout northeast Indiana as part of the Bison-tennial project for Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration.

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E. 75 S., Albion; 636-2654; www.dnr.

IN.gov. Admission: $7 per carload (driver and passengers) for Indiana residents in non-commercial vehicles; $9 per carload for out-of-state residents; season passes available.

Bixler Lake Park: Kendallville Park and Recreation Department, 211 Iddings St.; 347-1064. Two beaches, east side in the campground and west side. Admission: Free for Kendallville residents and $3 per carload for non-residents.

Moose Lake Christian Craft Village: 11330 E. 500 S., LaOtto; 637-2372 or 466-7741; www.mooselakechristiancraftvillage.com . Beach hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $7 per person for age 4 and older; children younger than 4 swim free. Family day pass: $20 for four people; additional members at regular price. The resort also has kids’ activities, train ride,

boat rental and weekend festivals.

Splash Pads Kenney Park: 520 Union St., Ligonier; 894-7344; ligonier-in.org . Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Hidden Diamonds Park: 200 Weber Road, Albion; 636-2246; albion-in.org .

Open May through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Museums Luckey Hospital Museum: at U.S. 33 and Indiana 109 in Wolf Lake; email: info@luckeyhospitalmuseum.org ; www. luckeyhospitalmuseum.org . Hours: Open Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group and school tours are scheduled by appointment by calling Sandy at 635-2490 or Jane at 693-3788. Admission: $5 for adults; $3 for children age 5 through 12; preschool children admitted free.

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Dr. James E. Luckey founded the state-of-the art hospital in 1929. The museum exhibits restored surgery, delivery, emergency, pharmacy and patient rooms, a working iron lung and large collections of nurses’ uniforms and medical equipment. The building, closed in 1957, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Mid-America Windmill Museum: 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, P.O. Box 5048, Kendallville, IN 46755; 347-2334; midamericawindmillmuseum.org. Hours: April through November, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tours: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children younger than 6.

For group tours, call 260-347-2334. The non-profit museum preserves the story of the use of wind power with a collection of 53 windmills displayed on the grounds and many other artifacts. Visitors may see a video to learn the story of wind power, tour the 1880s barn and walk the path among the restored windmills.

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Old Jail Museum: 215 W. Main St., Albion, IN 46701; one block west of the Noble County Courthouse; call 740-8692.

Tours: Open on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through the third week in September.

Groups of 10 or more may call 740-8692 to make an appointment. Admission: $3 per adult and $1 for school-aged children.

The Noble County Historical Society owns and operates this three-story 1876 Second Empire structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building served as the Noble County Jail and home to the sheriff’s family from 1876 to 1965. The museum features displays of cell blocks, military history, local school and sports memorabilia, children’s toys, period furniture, farm implements, medical items and clothing from the late 19th and early 20th century, a McCray refrigerator, a slate that was etched in 1760 by a white captive who was taken westward by Native Americans, and fire department equipment.

Ligonier Visitors Center & Heritage Station: 800 Lincolnway South, P.O. Box 353, Ligonier, IN 46767; located at Union and Cavin Streets (Indiana 5), Ligonier; 894-9000 or 221-1990; ligonierwelcomecenter.com . The 1920s filling station is the starting point for tours of the 33 See PLACES page 10

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Walking the trails Early visitors to Pokagon State Park enjoy a guided hike on Trail 3 in the park. Today, most of the parks trails are like tunnels through the canopy of the forest.

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The Mid-America Windmill Museum, 732 S. Allen Chapel Rd., Kendallville, has one the largest collections of historically preserved windmills in the country.

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“Legends of Ligonier” historical murals and home to a collection of artifacts from Ligonier’s history.

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Richard Stone, the second white settler in Noble County, built the tavern in 1839.

Stone’s Tavern was a wayside stop for travelers and a center for community meetings, a post office, jury room, jail,

and school. The site is home to the Stone’s Trace Regulators, a re-enactment group of the pre-1840 pioneer era, and the restored Gramling Cabin moved from DeKalb County. The tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival: Sept. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; no pets allowed.

The festival, designated a Bicentennial Legacy project, includes entertainment, Stone’s Trace Regulators reenactments, 1812 and Civil War encampments, demonstrations of blacksmithing, gun and knife skills, weaving, wood carving and needlecrafts; children’s activities and displays of cabin and camp life.

Admission is $5 per person and free for children younger than 12. Parking is at West Noble High School with a free shuttle to the grounds.

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In the early days, Pokagon State Park had very few trees, necessitating the planting of trees. Now the park is a mature forest.

Workers construct the main beach at Pokagon State Park on Lake James’ third basin. Notice the lack of development along Lake James’ shoreline.

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o many outdoor enthusiasts, Pokagon State Park and Land O’ Lakes State Park are Indiana crown jewels.

Both parks are only two of Indiana State Park’s 32 sites operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Those properties include 24 state parks, eight large reservoirs and two satellite properties, Trine State Recreation Area and Cave River Valley.

This marks the 100-year anniversary of the state parks. In 1916, Hoosiers received the new park system.

The state’s first park was McCormick’s Creek. That system has properties hosting more than 15 million visitors annually.

Currently, the state is in the middle of a 100-day celebration with each site doing something to commemorate the anniversary.

Chain O’ Lakes celebrated with a 100-minute hike on June 10.

Pokagon will commemorate the anniversary with the 63rd annual Civilian Conservation Corps open house and reunion and a centennial celebration on July 31.

The history of each park follows:

Chain O’ Lakes State Park Sam Boggs, Chain O’ Lakes park manager of six

Pictured is the Civilian Conservation Corp Shelter that sits above the main beach at Pokagon State Park. The shelter was built by CCC workers during the Great Depression. The building is now on the National Historic Register.

Hoosiers celebrate state parks’ 100 years

years, said his park has many natural beauty amenities.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says Albion’s state park stretches across 2,718 acres and connects nine kettle lakes in Noble County. It has 212 surface acres of water on 13 total lakes.

Thirty wigwams existed north of Bowen Lake, which was once called Indian Lake.

That land and the chain of lakes was transferred to the European settlement through the 1828 Treaty Mission.

That treaty with the Potawatomi Native Americans transferred land south of the present-day Highway 6 to Columbia City and the Eel River. When Chain O’ Lakes was dedicated in 1960, much of the acreage was farmland.

The one-room Stanley Schoolhouse sits on the property serving as the nature center. Boggs said the school was built in 1915 and was recently put on the National Register of Historic Places. Up to 1947, it served as a school teaching students in grades 1-8. Up to 1954, it taught grades 4-6.

Chain O’ Lakes was created by Allen, Whitley and Noble county commissioners.

The state raised enough money to purchase 1,200 acres and an additional 300 acres. The park was dedicated in 1960. It boasts glacial topography including eskers, Boggs said. Eskers are formed within glacials, Wikipedia says. As retaining ice walls melted, stream

deposits remain as long winding ridges. “It has the best created by melting glaciers 10,000-15,000 years ago. It example of eskers in Indiana,” is especially popular for its winter he said. refrigerated toboggan run.

The park also features a The park will celebrate its history 413-site campground and 18 July 31 with an open house and housekeeping cabins on poles The park will celebrate its dedication, said Marie Laudeman, overlooking Long Lake.

Pokagon interpretive naturalist. history July 31 with “It’s the natural beauty …

“Join us at the Nature Center from People come here for canoeing 9-10:30 a.m. for the annual Civilian an open house and kayaking,” he said. “There’s Conservation Corps. Chapter no gas-powered engines.”

556 Reunion. This program will and dedication” Before coming to Chain O’ showcase our CCC veterans, their Lakes, Boggs worked at Pokagon families, and their stories. We’re — Marie Laudeman, Pokagon interpretive naturalist State Park, Lake James, 23 years inviting anyone who wants to go as assistant park manager. There, to the reunion and anyone with a he said he received quite a bit of passion for CCCs,” Laudeman said. good training from Randy White and Fred Wooley.

“Join us at the CCC Gatehouse Pocket Museum In a separate note, the Torch Relay for Indiana’s dedication from 11 a.m. to noon. It’s a small museum to Bicentennial will run through Chain O’ Lakes on Sept. the right of the gatehouse with artifacts from ‘the boys.’

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It talks about how (CCCs) made the stone structures,” “I just found out I have the honor of being a torch she said, adding that the CCCs didn’t just work in bearer,” he said.

Pokagon, but other parks, as well.

Cake will be provided for visitors and Pokagon past employees in the park’s historic CCC Shelter to celebrate Pokagon State Park Indiana State Park’s 100th birthday and Pokagon State Park’s 91st Pokagon State Park stretches 1,260 acres across See STATE PARKSpage 14 birthday for fun, Lakes James and Snow Lake in Steuben County. It was

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Check out state parks this centennial year There’s still time to check out an Indiana State Park for free during this centennial year.

Hoosiers can check out state parks by checking out an entrance pass from a public library, just like they would a book or other form of media.

The State Park Centennial Annual Pass Library Check-out Program is a partnership between Indiana State Parks and the Indiana State Library to encourage people to visit libraries and parks, an Indiana Department of Natural Resources news release said.

Passes will be available for check-out through Dec. 31.

The program is one way Indiana State Parks is celebrating its centennial anniversary. The Indiana State Parks system was a gift to the people of Indiana in 1916 in celebration of the state’s centennial. Read more about activities that are part of the State Parks Centennial Celebration at INStateParks100.com.

The Indiana State Library helped pay for the parks pass program. Some local libraries may purchase additional passes to ensure that each branch has one for check-out.

“Our goal is to provide access to our great Indiana State Parks for those who may have never visited,” said Ginger Murphy, deputy director of stewardship for Indiana State Parks. “We also hope that those who come in to check out the annual pass will take time to explore the services and materials available in Indiana’s libraries.”

“The State Library is excited about its bicentennial partnership with Indiana State Parks,” said State Librarian Jacob Speer. “The partnership gives library patrons an opportunity to explore the many beautiful state park locations across Indiana simply by using their library card to check-out the free passes.”

At libraries across Indiana, 240 state park passes have been placed in circulation for check-out. The passes will provide access to Indiana’s 32 state parks and also to Indiana’s state forest recreation areas where entrance fees are charged.

Check-out duration for the passes may vary by site. Visit your local public library for details about check-out duration.

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fellowship and celebration.

“Be sure to stop by the Pokagon main beach. The annual sand sculpture artists will be creating and displaying sand sculpture masterpieces significant to Indiana and Indiana State Parks,” Laudeman said.

The first 580 acres of the park were purchased by local citizens, who then donated the land to the Department of Conservation, State of Indiana. Two additional parcels were bought that added to the park’s acreage. It was originally called Lakes James State Park as the fifth Indiana State Park in 1925. The name was later changed to Pokagon to honor Steuben’s rich Native American population. Namely, Leopold and Simon Pokagon were father and son and the final two most notable Potawatomi leaders. The park’s Potawatomi Inn is named for the tribe.

The inn opened in 1927 and contained 40 guest rooms, a dining room and the Lonidaw Lounge. Rooms cost $3 per night.

An original state park, Pokagon showcases the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Chapter 556, with

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members living and working there from 1934-42. The CCCs constructed the well-known gatehouse, spring shelter, saddle barn and CCC shelter, a National Register of Historic Places site. CCCs also planted trees and created roads and trails.

In 2006, the park was joined by the Trine State Recreation Area.

The 200-acre Oak Hill Conference and Retreat Center was purchased for conservation and preservation of the Seven Sisters chain of lakes and watershed. Local philanthropists and business figures, Ralph and Sheri Trine, purchased the property in 2006 at a cost of $2.8 million. The property was transferred to the DNR in 2007.

Laudeman has been a Pokagon naturalist for one year and said she discovers new things about the park daily.

“In a year, I’m still learning each day. It’s been amazing to see the history and many families come back and make new memories,” she said. “It’s a community park.”

Also this year, Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay will run through Pokagon Oct. 2, with more details upcoming.

For more details on Indiana’s state parks and walks, visit in.gov/dnr.

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Before there are any cries that there’s nothing do in the summertime, take note. Here’s a list of 50 ideas that are either free or low cost: 1. Feed the animals at Albion’s Black Pine Animal Sanctuary.

2. Work on your suntan at Crooked Lake’s public beach at the Steuben County Park.

3. Shoot some hoops at Angola’s Commons Park.

4. Go to the library and check out some summer reads. Ask the librarian for recommendations.

5. Watch the allure of Deusenbergs rolling through the streets of Auburn during the Auburn Cord Deusenberg Festival.

6. Make a sandcastle on the Lake James beaches at Pokagon State Park.

7. Step back in time and catch an evening flick at the Auburn-Garrett Drive-In. 8. Bike around Pokagon State Park.

If you don’t own a bike, rent one in the park.

9. Swing into summer at your local golf course.

10. Go turtle hunting at an area lake.

11. Learn about railroading at the Garrett Historical Museum.

12. Tour a cabin at Gene Stratton-Porter’s Sylvan Lake home.

13. Finger paint.

14. Point out constellations at night.

15. Check out architecture of homes in Auburn and don’t forget the 1911 modern Ionic Greek DeKalb County Courthouse.

16. Learn about early medical instruments at Wolf Lake’s Luckey Hospital Museum.

17. Pitch a tent, build a campfire and camp in Pokagon State Park’s Campground.

18. See how prisoners were housed at Albion’s Old Jail Museum.

19. Go on a buffalo tour at Fremont’s Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve.

20. Shop for bargains Tuesday or Wednesday at Shipshewana’s flea market.

21. Attend your local community’s concert.

22. Attend a festival for free for low-cost entertainment, food and fun.

23. Dig some sand volleyball at Kendallville’s Bixler Lake.

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24. View hand-crafted Amish quilts in locations all over LaGrange County.

25. Discover how a windmill works at Kendallville’s Mid-America Windmill Museum.

26. Swing into Fremont’s Vistula Park and see if you can touch the sky.

27. See how many different kinds of wild flowers you can find at LaGrange’s Maple Wood Nature Center.

28. Play ball at the Kendallville Outdoor Sports & Recreation Center.

29. Eat at a new restaurant.

30. Float your boat on Hamilton Lake and watch the water skiing.

31. Go bird watching at Wolf Lake’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. See how many birds you can spot.

32. Go search for treasures at yard sales.

33. Go on a day trip to somewhere new. Save money and pack your own lunch and snacks.

34. Buy a fishing license, grab that rod and reel and catch a few in one of Steuben’s County’s 101 lakes.

35. See DeKalb County’s only remaining covered bridge in Spencerville.

36. Learn how to water exercise at Angola’s YMCA of Steuben County.

37. “Ooh” and “ahhh” those Fourth of July fireworks away into the night.

38. Splish splash down the giant water slide at Garrett’s Feick Park.

39. Learn about critters at the Topeka Animal Park.

40. Learn about the history of radios in Ligonier.

41. Canoe down the Pigeon River.

42. Strike up the band at your community’s Fourth of July Parade.

43. Picnic in Auburn’s Eckhart Park.

44. Visit two museums in one at Auburn’s American Heritage Village — the National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive Museum.

45. Go for a dip at the Eckhart Park’s public pool in Auburn.

46. Paddle through the lakes at Chain ‘O Lakes State Park in Albion.

47. Go to a free concert in Auburn.

48. Take a train out of Waterloo at the Amtrak Station and visit the country.

49. Do a crossword puzzle.

50. Spend a day at your local 4-H Fair. Each county has its own version every summer.

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Many families spend winter figuring out how to chase away cabin fever and endure frigid temperatures until spring and summer mercifully return. Parents thinking ahead to swimming pools and days lounging on the beach can put their daydreams to practical use by planning ahead for their youngsters’ summer vacations.

Youth recreational programs and summer camps can bridge the gap in care between the end of school and the day when classes resume. Due in part to high demand, parents who want to place their kids in summer rec programs or summer camps should begin vetting such programs and camps well in advance of summer. The following are a handful of tips for moms and dads who want their kids to have fun and fulfilling summers.

• Ask for recommendations. Speak with METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION fellow parents and trusted friends about where they send their children. Personal Summer break from school is here. Make sure you’re prepared for camp and recommendations can be very helpful, other recreational programs. providing firsthand insight into a particular extensive as those offered by camps, but monotony of a routine and provide kids and camp or program. Schedule appointments they can quell kids’ boredom and keep families time to relax together. to visit camps that fall within your budget. children occupied during the day.

Summer recreation may be far off, but it Take your son or daughter along so he or she In addition to camp, remember to plan is never too early to start making summer can get a sense of what camp will be like. for some free days so children can just enjoy plans, including finding camps and other • Explore all options. Camps come in more flavors than ever before. Certain camps some downtime. Such days can break up the activities for kids. may be faith-based ministries while others may focus on particular sports. Band camps NEW !

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Indiana Cancer Consortium promotes sun safety “ INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Cancer Consortium encourages Hoosiers to remember to protect their skin while enjoying the summer sun. According to The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer, an estimated 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year. Overall, skin cancers affect more people than lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.

The two most common forms of non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma, which accounts for less than 2 percent of skin cancer cases, causes the most skin cancer related deaths. In Indiana, during 2012, there were 1,091 new cases of melanoma diagnosed, and 192 melanoma-related deaths.

According to the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2015 report, the number of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers is difficult to estimate because these cases are not required to be reported to the Indiana

State Cancer Registry.

“Skin cancer is preventable,” said Sara Edgerton, Co-Chair of the ICC Steering Committee. “The Surgeon General’s call to action is a great tool for organizations, communities, and individuals. Collectively, we need to work together to educate Hoosiers on sun safety, and promote environments and policies that support skin cancer prevention.”

U.S. Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Adm. Dr. Boris D. Lushniak, recently addressed members of the ICC during the 2015 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

RADM Lushniak reviewed the five goals and supporting strategies outlined in the call to action, and urged ICC members to educate their communities about sun safety.

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Collectively, we need to work According to • Diseases the Indiana Facts together to educate Hoosiers on that suppress the and Figures immune system. sun safety, and promote environ- People who 2015 report, there are several ments and policies that support have a weakened risk factors for immune system, skin cancer prevention. ” skin cancer, or who are being including: treated with — Sara Edgerton, Co-Chair of the ICC Steering Committee • Age. During immune-sup2008-2012, over pressing 74 percent of medicines, have melanoma cases occurred among Indiana an increased risk for melanoma. residents ages 50 and older. However, • Past history of basal cell or squamous nationally, melanoma is on the rise among cell skin cancers. younger people.

• Occupational exposure to coal tar, • Sex. Overall, during 2008-2012, pitch, creosote, arsenic compounds, radium the incidence rate for melanoma among or some pesticides.

Indiana males was 30 percent higher than Hoosiers can help reduce their risk of among females. However, before the age of developing skin cancer by: 50, the incidence rate among females was • Avoiding exposure to the sun during 64 percent higher than among males. Then, peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) among people ages 55 and older, males had • Wearing sunscreen more than twice the risk that females did.

• Avoiding tanning beds and sun lamps • Race. During 2008-2012, the risk • Wearing clothing that protects from of melanoma was 15 times higher for the sun Indiana whites than for African-Ameri• Wearing a hat and sunglasses when cans; however, anyone can develop the outside disease.

“It’s important to remember to always • Fair to light skinned complexion. protect your skin,” said Edgerton, “even Freckles are an indicator of sun sensitivity on cloudy days or during winter months. and sun damage.

Hoosiers should use extra caution around • Hair and eye color. People with natural water, snow and sand, as they reflect the blonde or red hair, or blue or green eyes, sun’s ultraviolet rays.”

To learn more information about skin are more susceptible to developing skin cancer, please refer to the Indiana Cancer cancer.

• Multiple or atypical nevi (moles).

Facts and Figures 2015 report, a comprePeople who have a large number of moles hensive report on the burden of cancer in (more than 50) often have a higher risk of Indiana. developing melanoma.

Those interested in reducing the burden of cancer in Indiana should consider partic• Family history. The risk for developing melanoma is greater for ipating in the ICC. The ICC is a statewide someone who has had one or more close network of partnerships whose mission is to reduce the cancer burden in Indiana relatives diagnosed with the disease.

• Excessive exposure to UV radiation through the development, implementation from the sun and tanning beds. The U.S. and evaluation of a comprehensive plan Department of Health and Human Services that addresses cancer across the continuum from prevention through palliation. Particand the International Agency of Research on Cancer panel has found that exposure to ipation in the ICC is open to all organizasunlamps or tanning beds is known to be a tions and individuals interested in cancer human carcinogen. prevention, early detection, treatment, quality of life, data collection and advocacy • History of sunburns. Sunburn at an regarding cancer-related issues. Learn more early age can increase a person’s risk at IndianaCancer.org. for developing melanoma and other skin

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Clean up after a day at the beach METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Jaunts to the beach are par for the course come summertime. Thousands of people flock to the lakes and coasts of oceans to enjoy refreshing dips into the water and soak up some rays on the sand. But enjoyable days can turn somewhat aggravating if sand from the beach was not washed off prior to leaving the surf and sun behind.

Ensuring sand stays at the beach and isn’t tracked home may require a little patience, but it is possible to hit the beach without taking sand home.

• Arrive prepared. Bring supplies to the beach that will make it easy to keep sand from finding its way into your car or home. A large trash bag, some extra towels that never hit the sand and some moist wipes to clean leftover sand off your arms and legs can help you leave the sand at the beach where it belongs. Also, establish a time to leave the beach well in advance so everyone has time to clean up.

• Reserve bags specifically for the beach. Reserve bags for the sole task of transporting items to and from the beach so you are not adding to your collection of bags that have sand on them with each beach visit you make. These also can be used to store sandy kids’ toys.

• Protect electronics and other sensitive items. Sand can damage phones, tablets and other electronics. Zip-top bags provide ample storage and can keep devices safe from sand that can be lodged in crevices or can scratch screens.

• Clean sand off of clothes and chairs in the parking lot. Give clothes, beach chairs and other items exposed to sand a good shake or wipe-down in the parking lot before driving home. Give extra attention to sunblock-covered bodies. Sprinkle some cornstarch or baby powder on your skin before toweling off, as doing so can help release any sand that’s stubbornly sticking to your skin. Do not forget to wipe off sandy feet as well.

• Wrap up towels and sandy items. Put anything used to wipe off sand into a garbage bag and make sure it is tied tightly. After shaking the items off in the parking lot, do so again in your yard before dropping them into the hamper.

• Keep dry towels in the car. Even the most ardent cleaner may still track some sand along. Placing towels over the seats in the car will catch any errant sand. Towels also protect the seats from damp swimsuits.

• Do an extra cleaning at home. Hose down any chairs and items brought to the beach once you return home.

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• Store belongings in a shed or garage. Avoid tracking sand indoors by keeping beach supplies in the garage or a backyard shed.

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LAKE JAMES — While many parents worry about their children’s safety around swimming pools, as they should and need to do, drowning incidents can also occur in natural bodies of water, says information from the U.S. Swim School Association.

Safety precautions need to be taken around all water environments. According to the Center for Disease Control, about half of all drowning incidents occur in natural water settings such as lakes, rivers or oceans. And, almost 75 percent of people killed in boating accidents die as a result of drowning.

As the summer boating season begins, there are steps parents can be taking to

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The U.S. Swim School Association has put together the following guidelines to help keep children safe while boating this summer.

• Make sure your children know how to properly wear a lifejacket. And always have children under 12 wear a life jacket at all times when boating or using personal watercraft.

• Personal floatation devices should always be U.S. Coast Guard approved.

Never substitute water wings or other recreational type floating toys for an approved PFD. • Create a water safety plan for your family and have water emergency drills

with your children covering how to recognize the signs of someone struggling in water and what to do in this type of emergency.

• Teach your children the “throw don’t go” rescue method. Instead of entering the water to help a struggling person, teach your child to throw in a rope, reach with a stick, paddle or other object to pull the person in.

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Once your raised bed is built, start by preparing a healthy foundation for your plants by filling it with a blended quality topsoil and compost mix. The compost is rich in beneficial microbes that build soil health, while the topsoil provides a reservoir of nutrients and moisture for the plants to grow and thrive.

Or rejuvenate an existing garden bed by amending the soil prior to planting by adding several inches of leaf compost, compost or peat moss to the top 8-12 inches of soil.

Once the foundation is set, you are ready to plant. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons and squash need full sun and love it warm. So planting now that the air and soil are warm will get them off to a quick start. Interplant these larger transplants with green onions, beets and carrots. By the time the larger plants are filling in the space, you’ll be finished harvesting the smaller vegetables. Train cucumbers and pole beans up a trellis.

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Pick out the mistakes these campers are making regarding campfire safety. And make sure you don’t repeat them so it might spoil your summer fun.

Camping is a popular and fun way to enjoy the great outdoors. For families vacationing on a budget, camping provides an affordable alternative to costly resorts and hotels.

No camping trip is complete without spending some time around a campfire.

But as fun as swapping stories around the campfire can be, campfires can also pose a safety risk. When building a campfire, campers can employ the following approach to ensure everyone enjoys a safe night around the fire.

• Choose the right spot. Select a location that is on level ground and clear any obstructions or flammable items from the area before starting the fire. Be sure to look above you to make sure there are no low-hanging branches that may fall into the fire and ignite, putting campers at risk of injury.

• Check the fire danger level. Many parks and campsites will post a warning level on signage indicating whether dry conditions can contribute to fast-expanding fires. When a high fire warning has been issued, it may be wise to avoid campfires altogether.

• Ensure water is nearby. Have bottled water available or choose a campsite that is in close proximity to a water source. This ensures you can NORTHEAST INDIANA

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• Use existing fire pit rings. Many campsites have fire rings in place. This serves to keep the fire contained in a safe manner. The best place to build a fire is within an existing fire ring in a well-placed campsite. If there is no ring, create your own barrier with rocks, stones and sand. Keep flammable material outside of a 10-foot diameter circle.

• Stay close to the fire so long as it is burning. Never walk away from a lit fire. Even a small breeze can cause the fire to spread quickly, so stay near until it dissipates or you extinguish it.

• Do not use accelerants. Light wood or coals with matches or a lighter or use a flint fire starter kit. Never douse the materials in lighter fluid or gasoline to get the blaze going.

• Make sure the fire is out. When breaking down the campsite, completely extinguish the fire before leaving. Move stones and spread out embers and ash so that all heat can dissipate. Do not leave until the remains of the campfire are cool to the touch.

Campfires can be both fun and practical when camping out. But always keep safety in mind and exercise considerable caution when choosing where and when to light fires.

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Few things grab our attention like a mid-summer thunderstorm. Steamy temperatures and turbulent atmospheric conditions often conspire to produce amazing visual pyrotechnics and house-shaking booms.

Thunderstorms occur when cold upper air descends and warm, moist air rises.

When these air masses collide, they form thick cumulonimbus clouds, often referred to as “thunderheads.” Thunderstorms may begin and end in an instant, or several storms may string together to make thunder and lighting clusters.

While thunderstorms can occur during any time of the year, they’re more likely to occur in spring and summer. According to a NASA study, the most intense and powerful thunderstorms occur in the eastern part of the Andes mountains in Argentina. But strong thunderstorms can occur just about anywhere moisture, unstable air and lift (from sea breezes or mountains) causes air to rise up.

Thunderstorms have the potential to cause significant damage and injuries, most notably from lightning strikes. It’s always wise to seek shelter during a thunderstorm so you are protected from lightning, falling limbs from trees and hail, which often accompanies thunderstorms.

Despite thunderstorms’ harmful potential, they can be very enjoyable to watch or chase. But storm spectators should keep these tips in mind.

• Watch thunderstorms from the safety of indoors. It may be tempting to be out in the storm, but if you head outside during a storm, you are risking injury or even death. Consider watching a storm from the comfort of inside a garage, where you can leave the door open and see, hear and smell the storm while it comes through.

• Keep flashlights or candles handy.

Strong storms can knock out power.

Always have a backup light source readily available in case the power goes out. Also, you may need a battery-powered radio or a charged mobile phone at the ready to keep up on storm alerts.

• Keep pets in an interior room so they do not get too spooked. Thunderstorms frighten many animals, so pets should not share in your storm-watching endeavors.

They may injure themselves trying to escape the noise. It’s best if pets are kept in a quiet, dark space until the storm has ended.

• Steer clear of standing bodies of water. Downed power lines may leach electricity through puddles, potentially causing electrocution if people are standing in puddles. Do not touch any wires that seem suspicious. Water is an easy conduit for lightning, so avoid any bodies of water during a thunderstorm.

• If you’re caught in a thunderstorm and don’t have indoor shelter, do not seek shelter under trees, which can attract lightning strikes. Accuweather.com advises that people who cannot find reasonable shelter after a storm should take steps to minimize their risk of being struck or injured. Crouch as low to the ground as you can, but do not lie down on the ground or put your hands down. Stay on just your feet to cover as little ground as possible.

You also want to be as low as you can to reduce your risks of being a lightning target. Keep anything that is a good electrical conductor away from you.

Summer weather is bound to include some thunderstorms. Where there is thunder, there’s lightning, and remember to stay safe by watching these storms from a distance and making smart choices.

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