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A wall of Justin Peeper’s Homestead High School classroom holds photos of travels in Spanish-speaking countries. Heidi Holtsclaw, a junior, will experience a summer in Spain, thanks to an Indiana University honors program.
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Homestead High School senior Benjamin Koch was diagnosed with severe necrotizing pancreatitis. As a result, he missed one and a half years of school but, through hard work, determination and resilience, Koch is still able to graduate with his Class of 2015 on June 6.
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the hospital beginning in March 2012. After a couple weeks, he was flown to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis where he was put on the ventilator for several days while his body underwent multisystem organ failure. Koch’s parents began preparing for the worst news a parent could ever endure. Koch was eventually transferred to Indiana University Health University Hospital to receive urgent care. After undergoing a 16-hour surgery, Koch received a less than 5 percent chance to live. On the worst days, Koch recalls not being able to move without being in excruciating pain. “On the days I wanted to give up, my mom wouldn’t let go of my See KOCH, Page A5
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In the spring of 2012, Benjamin Koch started experiencing sudden, excruciating abdominal pain. This would lead to barriers and obstacles that Koch could never have anticipated but which he would conquer with the utmost resolve and determination. He as a Homestead High School sophomore when he was diagnosed with severe necrotizing pancreatitis which caused him to miss one and a half years of school. But, through hard work, determination and resilience, Koch is still able to graduate with his Class of 2015 on June 6. The road to get to the diploma was long and strenuous. The pancreatitis caused severe inflammation and continued to damage
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When Heidi Holtsclaw calls home this summer, she will speak in a foreign language — English. Holtsclaw will spend the weeks between her junior and senior years immersed in the language and culture of Spain. The Homestead High School student will travel to Ciudad Real, Spain, thanks to an Indiana University honors program. Other Indiana students will visit the Spanish cities of León and Oviedo. “I got an email from my host mom, and they she friended me on Facebook. So we’ve been talking for a little over a week,” Holtsclaw said. Those conversations have been in Spanish, said Holtsclaw, who had
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Elite drum corps in step with local man’s designs By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com
A Fort Wayne man turned his passion into a career while inspiring young musicians. Aboite Township resident Mike Hardiek is in his second year as the visual designer for the Crossmen, a drum corps based in San Antonio, Texas. The Crossmen and seven other elite drum corps will perform Wednesday, July 8, at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. As one of the most prestigious, wellknown drum corps entries, the Crossmen organization helps young musicians and performers meet their full potential through the arts. Last summer, the group traveled coast to coast performing and competing in about 30 events. After graduating from Northrop High School and attending Ball State
SEE THE CROSSMEN Wednesday, July 8. Gates open at 4:45 p.m., and performances begin at 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change. Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium, University of Saint Francis, 1598 Lindenwood Ave., Fort Wayne. Tickets $25 to $35. Buy tickets at dci.org. University, Hardiek’s role in marching music continued to grow. His work blossomed into a successful career designing drills and mentoring young musicians and performers. After college, Hardiek first worked as a band technician with the Northrop High School and Homestead High School marching bands. While at a drum corps show in Canton, Ohio, Hardiek was asked to be See DRUM, Page A15
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145-mile run remembers the Fallen By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com
In a 145-mile run, thousands of steps are taken. Each step has meaning. The first annual Indiana Run for the Fallen took to the pavement for a solid three days of running in honor of Indiana’s fallen soldiers. Mile 1 started on May 15 at the Allen County War Memorial in Fort Wayne. Then on May 17, the 145-mile stretch ended at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. The Honor and Remember organization planned the event in the hopes to gain recognition as a group dedicated to creating and establishing a nationally recognized flag representing the
lives of those who died defending freedom. The final goal for the organization is to get all 50 states on board to recognize the flag as a national symbol of the nation’s fallen heroes. Currently, 20 states have ratified the flag as a national symbol to commemorate fallen soldiers. The team of 13 core runners covered 145 miles from Friday to Sunday. Every mile signified a few fallen Indiana soldiers who lost their lives since the War on Terror began. The group fulfilled the goal of completing the memorial trail with an immense degree of patriotism and dedication. “It was a really humbling experience and an amazing thing to
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The concerts will run 6-10 p.m. “We’ve got a great lineup with some new acts and some returning ones,â€? Mello said. This concert series was born in 2013 when a group of regional leaders with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership traveled to Cincinnati to spy what that city was doing in its downtown. Member and millennial Adam Bouthot brought back the idea for a concert series. In 2014, Living Fort Wayne gave it a go. Some 1,500 residents came to the concerts last year, Mello said, collectively breaking in the amphitheater there for the ďŹ rst time. That’s a good number — a success, Mello said. “Last year it was about, ‘How can we promote downtown rivers and how can we promote local talent, local food trucks and get people more engaged with the rivers and make them more aware of the rivers,’â€? said Mello. “That was the original thought and that’s what we’ve continued to try to do. This year we’re trying to grow that.â€? Growth comes from learning, and Mello said Living Fort Wayne has made improvements to its concert series operation. Last year, those who wanted a drink during the concerts had to go inside a
designated area away from the general population. This year, the whole grounds will be that designated area and concert goers 21 and older will receive wrist bands when they enter. JK O’Donnell’s pub will serve drinks. “Everyone, all ages, will be able to mingle together and no one will be segregated this year,� said Mello. “That was a learning experience.� Another change — or, at least, addition — will be on the river itself, where free 15-minute pontoon rides
will be offered. Local food trucks will also be on site during each concert, and Mello said plans are in the works for children-focused activities such as face painting or a clown. The concert series is a chance to get downtown and enjoy good music along the developing rivers — free of charge, Mello said. “It’s something we’re super excited to be a part of and continue to grow,� said Mello. “Living Fort Wayne has just really done a great job with it.�
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Community Foundation announces 5 Lilly scholars will attend Indiana University to pursue a degree in photo journalism and Spanish. “We are pleased to help these very deserving young people reach their academic goals,� said David Bennett, executive director of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. “Also, on behalf of all of Allen County, we want to express our sincere appreciation to Lilly Endowment Inc. and Independent Colleges of Indiana for continuing to provide this very
generous support.� Fifty-nine students applied to their high schools and 24 applications were forwarded for review by the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Selection Committee at the Community Foundation. Eligible Allen County students have to demonstrate successfully overcoming an obstacle, financial need, academic performance, work and community involvement and a personal statement of goals. After the selection committee narrowed
The scholarships are part of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is a public, charitable foundation serving Allen County since 1922.
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hand and kept saying she didn’t want me to give up,â€? Koch said. “She sat through the night sometimes for hours on end, never physically or emotionally leaving my side. She soothed me and helped me escape to another place.â€? Even though Koch’s determination and drive pushed him to attend a few weeks of school, he was unable to complete his sophomore year of high school. This didn’t stand in his way. Koch returned his junior year and even participated in marching band. His efforts were unyielding in light of the vigorous, demanding schedule of band practices. By taking online classes and working with teachers outside of school, Koch ďŹ nished senior year and was named a Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. As such, he will receive a full-tuition, four-year scholarship. Koch’s mother, Melanie Koch, was hardly able to put into words how proud she is of her son’s hard work and accomplishments. “He inspires us every day and we have learned that the little things do
the field, the finalists’ names were submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana for the final selection of the recipients. Independent Colleges of Indiana is a nonprofit corporation that represents 31 regionally-accredited degree-granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state. There were 142 Lilly Scholarships awarded statewide.
not matter,� Melanie Koch said. “When you’ve come to that place where it’s life or death with your child, little things don’t matter as long as you have each other. I believe God directly uses Ben every day to inspire others. I’m very proud of him and proud to be his parent.� Ben Koch describes his mother as one of the people who helped him persevere through the toughest of times while being hospitalized. “My mom was important in that she was there every single day and ended up quitting her job so she could take care of me 24/7,� Koch said. “She was my nurse more than she was my mom for a while when it was the worst.� He also gained inspiration from a friend, a paraplegic who competed with the national Olympic team for wheelchair rugby. Koch is humble by nature and hopes to instill in others the hope that no aspiration is out of reach if you work hard and continue to demonstrate determination, perseverance and strength through the toughest of times. “I just really want
to show people that no matter what they’re going through, they’re still able to go on living their life,� Koch said. “Maybe not the way they wanted to, but they are still going to be able to enjoy life and reach their goals if they stay positive.�
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Before attending college, Koch will receive one more small surgery and, then, the goal is to start rebuilding strength and stamina. In the fall, Koch will attend Ball State University with the hopes of becoming a history teacher.
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Veterans Memorial adds Gulf War service tribute By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com
“Out in the booniesâ€? is a signiďŹ cant 42-acre plot of land. The expansive grounds that house the Veterans Memorial Shrine, just north of Bass Road, off O’Day Road, are more than land or memorial. “The grounds, I’ve had several Vietnam vets and quite a few Korean vets just name these as the healing grounds,â€? said Craig Savage, who oversees the memorial. That’s for good reason. Stuck in a part of the city not often traveled, the memorial is somewhat of a sanctuary for war veterans, some who come to stroll the grounds or sit on a bench and take in the scenery. “It’s so quiet out here,â€? said Savage, “you can go out, you can sit down, you can reminisce,â€? he said. Or heal.
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A monument at the Veterans Memorial Shrine in Fort Wayne honors soldiers of the Korean War. A new monument honors those who fought in the Gulf War.
“I had a couple fellas come out here that were contemplating suicide and when they left they’d given that idea up,� he said. “It’s amazing. The people that come out here, the veterans,
come out all hours of the day and into the night. They’ll walk around, sit on the benches, and sometimes you’ll see them sitting on one of the benches 2-3 hours at a time. Usually
when they leave they’ve got a smile on their face and you can tell they’re just 10 times more relaxed. It’s wonderful having a place where a veteran can come.� The memorial began in
a small way in the 1970s, when a monument was erected and some memorabilia displayed. In that day, veterans organizations like the American Legion held meetings in the museum on the grounds. Fast forward four decades, the meeting space is gone because the building is literally crammed full of memorabilia collected and donated over the years. Display cases inside the makeshift museum are ďŹ lled with hundreds of items like Civil War ries, war-stained uniforms, newspaper clippings from multiple war periods and surgical kits from the ďŹ rst and second World Wars and the Spanish American War. The goal of the museum, Savage said, is to pay homage to those who served and teach those who visit about that seless service. “A lot of people think that the idea of a museum
is to glorify war; it isn’t,� Savage said. “It’s to let people know that there’s people out there who cared enough to serve so we can do the things we want to do. As people go through there and they look at some of this stuff, they can at least get a general idea.� On Memorial Day weekend, the museum reopened and the memorial was opened to the public. A new monument is dedicated in honor of those who fought in the Gulf War. “It is nice watching veterans that are coming in of all ages to come in and go through the museum, especially if they have younger family members with them or something, because they’ll sit there and get in front of an area and they’ll start discussing it,� said Savage. “It’s really amazing out here.� The healing grounds at work.
Fort Wayne’s ďŹ rst ArabFest promises fun and culture By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com
The city will celebrate the Middle Eastern culture and heritage for the ďŹ rst time this year with a downtown festival. The ďŹ rst annual ArabFest will run June 6-7 at Headwaters Park. The goal in launching the
event, organizer Mike Spath said, was to celebrate a culture that often is stereotyped negatively. “There’s a real rich and long-standing heritage and Arab tradition here in Fort Wayne,� said Spath, a member of the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace. “Lawyers, doctors, business people, entre-
preneurs - many Arab individuals have long been part of the history of Fort Wayne. We really felt like it was time to really celebrate that. It’s really a celebration of Arab heritage, culture, hospitality.� The Indiana Center for Middle East Peace works to promote justice and peace overseas while
breaking down stereotypes and misinformation about those groups in the U.S. Spath said one of the more besieged groups today are Arabs. While ArabFest will not be a political rally by any means, Spath said educating the festival goers about the Arab community will be a focus.
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painting, Arab folk tales and henna. Arab music will be featured as well as the traditional Palestinian Debkah dance performed and taught to eager audience members by a Toledo troupe. Spath described the Debkah as the “Arab version of line dancing.� Camel rides will be available Sunday.
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Back when Kammy Updegrove was born in the 1960s, there were limited opportunities for therapy and education for someone with Down syndrome — and virtually no support services. Through her parents’ dedication and her own determination to learn and grow, Kammy overcame those obstacles and realized her full potential. As an adult, thanks to Pathfinder Services and strides made by the ADA, Kammy was able to achieve many of her goals, including holding jobs, living independently, traveling, and learning sign language. More recently, facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Kammy’s family and friends have celebrated her life and accomplishments — and continue to cherish her warmth and good humor. See more of Kammy’s story at awsfoundation.org/ADA25. CELEBRATING
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Community to celebrate Freedom on Main Patriotic songs, Big Band numbers and other family favorites will fill downtown
Roanoke on the evening of Wednesday, July 1, during Freedom on Main.
The patriotic concert has been a Roanoke tradition since 1997. The main stage show
begins at 7 p.m. with the Heartland Chorale and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra. Selections will include jazz standards and patriotic songs. “Then we have pop songs,” said Janice Furtner, Heartland’s director of communications. “We will have some real tight vocals — a lot of close, wonderful harmony.” This year’s concert is presented for freewill offerings. Reserved seating is available by sponsorship donations. Alice Eshelman, a Roanoke businesswoman and community supporter, described the evening as family-directed. “It’s geared toward families, especially kids,” she said. “Children can talk to historical characters and collect cards from them.” The seven characters, including Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin, will be available for photographs with the children. Kids also may play patriotic games. Sweetcakes Entertain-
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ment will provide face painting, caricatures and balloons to children. Joseph Decuis restaurant will offer BBQ on Main from 5-8 p.m., with wagu beef burgers. “It should be a fun time, and a great way to start off July and the patriotic weekend coming up afterward,” Eshelman said. A ceremony will honor a local military veteran “who stands on behalf of all veterans who have given service to our country,” Eshelman said
in an email. This year’s honoree is Joe Deal, who served as a pilot in Vietnam, flying missions from Marble Mountain, Dong Ha, Khe Sanh, Hue Phu Bal and Quang Tri. “From October 1966 to April 1967 he served with the HMM-163 Ridge Runners, in country as a crew chief. During his tour he was awarded 14 Air Medals for Meritorious Service in Vietnam and the Winged S Air Rescue Emblem for his See MAIN, Page A9
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Each week, Roanoke Elementary School teachers choose students who exhibit a specific like skill. Chosen to represent the life skill of Problem Solving were: (front row) Grayson Martin, Graison Sexton, (middle row) Olivia Stronczek, Lorelei Madsen, Eli Conwell, Chloe North, Austin Collins, Gage Byerly, (back row) Elijah Tillett, Sam Williams, Jenna Wilson, Ethan Vaught, Cooper Jones, Aric Hosler, Bryce Colclesser and Noah Wagner.
Chosen by their teachers as exhibiting the life skill of Resourcefulness were: (front row, from left) Rhett Holzinger, Jaron Pye, Colton Lee, (middle row) Emma Kelsey, Morgan Garner, Alison Lopez, Matea Stuth, Aiden Stallsmith, Hannah Augspurger, (back row) Emmah McCoin, Connor Pheral, Elijah Tillett, Lucas Riggers, Grant Beckner, Sophie Riggers, Matthew Quickery, and (not pictured) Abi Dominguez.
Chosen by their teachers as representing the life skill of Curiosity were: (front row, from left) Arianna Mattingly, Ben Augspurger, Charlie Lilly, (middle row) Brooks Porter, Lucas Tallman, Michael Rice, Alexis Nunemaker, Landon Raber, Jackson Keller, (back row) Arianna Mattingly, Ben Augspurger, Charlie Lilly, (not shown) Chloe Emley and Ryan North.
Chosen by their teachers as representing the life skill of Initiative were: (front row, from left) Eli Rogers, Max Double, (middle row) Kaylee Harrell, Leah Hertel, Eva Condon, Wyatt Taylor, Leland Lewis, Averie Stafford, (back row) Evan Hoffman, Jocelyn Buzzard, Ben Ramsey, Lydia Thilmont, Audrie Bowman, Emma Sparks, Madison Milton, Trey Myrice, and (not pictured) Ella Williams.
Huntington University’s Summer Theatre Youth Camp runs from June 22 to July 11, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is open for all children and youth entering grades 2-12 next fall. The camp will be held on HU’s campus in the Merillat Centre for the Arts. This summer’s camp will step into the magical
world of Disney. Children will have the opportunity to experience characters and music from classics such as “Mary Poppins,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Jungle Book” and more. The camp will culminate in a revue-style performance of these Disney classics, showcasing the singing and dancing talents of all
MAIN from Page A8 lifesaving mission with a Sikorsky helicopter,” Eshelman wrote. Deal is the husband of artist Penny French Deal, who has a gallery in Joseph Decuis in Roanoke. “It really brings home the patriotism, makes you realize how special our armed forces are and what they’ve done to protect our freedom,” Eshelman said. Roanoke artists will present the Vintage and Handmade Market from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The Joseph Decuis Emporium will offer its casual but gourmet breakfast from 9-11 a.m., featuring waffles, houseraised and cured bacon, orange juice and coffee
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Children will enjoy face painting, caricatures and balloons.
for $10. Food and live music will add to the atmosphere throughout the day. Organizer Melani Wilson, of The Trove artisan store, said items sold at the market must be handmade and must be at least 50 years old. Wilson said about 20 vendors will hail from
who participate. Two performances of “Step Into Disney” will be held Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. During their time at camp, campers will learn acting, singing and dancing skills. Children also will develop language and communication abilities, creativity, social awareness, a positive self-concept and empathy
as well as gain an understanding of the art of theater. The cost of the camp is $195 and $220 if paid after June 8. To learn more, contact Nancy Barnes at (260) 359-4262 or nbarnes@ huntington.edu. For additional details and to download the brochure, visit huntington.edu/ theatre/theatre-youthcamp/.
Fort Wayne, Roanoke and Huntington County, and Whitley County. Joe Justice will provide the music. The Affine and Bravas food trucks from Fort Wayne will be on hand. The Lions Club will serve hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Moose & Mollie’s will serve gelato, sandwiches and homemade treats. Crestwood Galleries will celebrate a gallery opening form 3-7 p.m. Several stores will hold trunk shows. “I think there’s something for everybody, whether
it’s food or art or good deals,” Wilson said. For exhibitor information, contact Wilson at melani.trovestore@ gmail.com or (260) 672-0878. For photos and updates, follow roanoevintageandhandmademarket on Facebook. Roanoke’s First Friday Street Fairs also are back for the summer. Games, food, fun and entertainment will fill Main Street from 6-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month through October.
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Spain they give them a language test to see where they are on their proficiency skills, and they test them again at halfway through the program and again at the end,” Peeper said. “In August or September we get a report from teachers and the IU professors. They send back numerical scores, but also narratives about how she did and how she grew. The test doesn’t really count for anything as far as Homestead grades, but at least she will get assessed three different times from the beginning to the end.” “One of my students three years ago was in northern Spain, and I just happened to be in Spain the months she was there so I had a chance to see the program in action. And it blew my mind, to see all the kids from Indiana all immersed in language with Spanish-speaking professors and living the culture. It was just amazing to spend one day watching what they were doing.” About 25 to 30 students travel through the program each summer. The selection follows a lengthy application, exam and interview process. “We are so lucky in the state of Indiana to have a university so dedicated to working with high school kids,” Peeper said.
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Kiwanis clubs celebrating century of helping children By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com
A happy 100th anniversary goes out to the Kiwanis International clubs this year. The Kiwanis International organization will be celebrating 100 years of service in communities across the nation this year. Founded in 1915, in Detroit, Mich., the Kiwanis organization has helped improve conditions in schools and communities for many years. According to the orga-
nization’s site, Indiana’s clubs serve up to 300,000 children and youth by raising funds and devoting time volunteering for projects. Currently, the Kiwanis clubs are 600,000 members strong across 90 countries. The Kiwanis organization is one of the largest service organizations dedicated to helping children around the world. One of the projects, Terrific Kids, is a Kiwanis club sponsored program in force in Fort Wayne
Community Schools to promote positive behaviors such as perseverance, leadership skills and peer respect. The Kiwanis motto is clear: “Serving the children of the world.” “This program is particularly neat because Kiwanis honors the academic but a lot of times we just don’t get around to honoring kids for just being good while encouraging them to do better, so that’s what this program is all about,” said Dan Guse, president of
DRUM from Page A1 the visual technician for the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 1988. As a 21-year-old, Hardiek was humbled to be offered such a significant role. “To be asked to teach at the highest level was a great honor,” he said. “I was blown away by the whole thing.” Rising through the ranks, Hardiek eventually became the visual coordinator. He continued designing drills for area high schools. His current schedule includes the Homestead High School Spartan Alliance marching band. Steve Barber and Brad Wadkins direct the 300-member band, whose achievements include the 2011 Class A state title. In 2014, Hardiek added the Crossmen drum corps to his schedule. The corps reached the finals of the Drum Corps International competition in Indianapolis. Hardiek described drums corps as the Major Leagues of marching bands. A drum corps has percussion and brass
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instruments, but not woodwind instruments. Like a marching band, a drum corps has a color guard, whose costumed members perform in unison with the music. The process of designing the drills for the drum corps starts by a meeting of the minds, sharing ideas and concepts among band directors and the entire design team. “I call it selling the
the Time Corners Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis clubs of northeast Indiana focuses on its main projects while also branching out to help other communities in need. The clubs raise at least $1 million annually for Riley Children’s Hospital. “One of the neat things about Kiwanis is that 100 percent of the money we raise goes back to the community,” Guse said. “During 9/11, all the money that was raised in the United States, 100
percent of it from the Kiwanis clubs went to helping the victims out there.” And the projects continue. The maternal neonatal tetanus elimination program has become one of the major projects gaining ground over the past few years. The program aids children and mothers around the world. The program is used to provide proper care to mothers and babies suffering from tetanus due to no health
care and inadequate birthing conditions. More than $100 million worldwide has been raised for the project thus far, Guse said. The Kiwanis International centennial celebration will be held in Indianapolis June 25-28. Members of the local clubs, Circle K, Key Club and Aktion Club will participate in the event. The Time Corners Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. each Tuesday. For details, email gardener8649@gmail.com.
and let the project come to fruition. Once the project is finished, the corps members take to the field to learn the drills and bring the project to life. “I try to treat the football field as my classroom,” Hardiek said. “I enjoy teaching the band members what hard work is and show them that it pays off in the end. Working as a team will always get you further.” Members of the Crossmen travel to San Antonio from several states and Japan. The drum corps travels thousands of miles to perform and compete. The Crossmen will compete at the University of Saint Francis on
July 8. A total of eight corps from all over the country will compete. The corps will be scored, but those rankings are not part of the national competition process. At larger, regional competitions, drum corps vie for entry to the national finals. Those scores also factor into seeding at the finals. Drum Corps International encompasses 22 World Class corps and 28 Open Class corps. An Open Class corps must petition and meet criteria to compete as a World Class corps. Canadian and other international units also are eligible to compete in Open Class. Open Class finals will be held Aug. 4 in Michigan City, Ind. The
World Class finals end Aug. 8 in Indianapolis. Open Class corps may enter the World Class finals. Last year, 60 drum corps traveled to Indianapolis. The 25 highest-scoring corps advance to the semifinals. The top 12 perform and compete again at the championship round. The Crossmen made the coveted, finals cut-off in 2014 and placed 12th overall. The World Class champion Blue Devils of Concord, Calif., and the fifth-place Carolina Crown of Fort Mill, S.C., also will perform at Saint Francis. To stay current on the performance schedule, follow dci.org.
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Academic Decathlon team is 10th at national finals Homestead’s Academic Decathlon Team finished their season with a 10th-place finish in the National Online Decathlon competition. The overall curricular theme for 2014–2015 was New Alternatives in Energy: Ingenuity and Innovation. The competition is made up of 10 events with objective tests in seven areas (art, economics, language and literature, mathematics, music, science and social science) as well as speech, interview and essay. Teams consist of up to nine members with three being designated as Honors (3.75-4.0) students, three Scholastic
(3.0-3.74) students, and three Varsity (0-2.99) students. Each student participates in all 10 events. The Decathlon competition is sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals and is one of three such events in which Homestead competes every year. The others are Spell Bowl in the fall and the Academic Super Bowl in the spring. Homestead has competed in Decathlon for over 20 years and has often been successful at the state level. This year, however, was the first time that Homestead has represented Indiana in the national competition.
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The rest of the events were completed in late April in an after-school session. Due to other commitments, only three of the team members were able to complete the entire event. The resulting scores were lower for this reason, but the team still managed to place 10th in the nation. Ben Harris was the high scorer on the team and received a special medal and a $250 scholarship. Spencer North also received a special medal for placing second in the nation in Essay. Other team members were Michael Bartz, Ben Martin, Ellis Yoder, Jacob Hoger, Madison Distelrath and Ekta Saini.
Henry, Harper win places on Nov. 3 mayoral ballot From staff reports Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and City Councilman Mitch Harper each won four-way primary election contests May 5, and will represent their parties in the Nov. 3 municipal election. Henry, the Democrat, seeks a third four-year term. He received 76.51 percent of the vote. Wayne Township Trustee Richard “Rick” Stevenson Sr. received 18.82 percent of the vote. Harper, the Republican, gives up his 4th District
City Council seat. He received 83.68 percent of the vote. Jason Arp won a three-way race for the nomination for that southwest side district. Rusty York, a former police chief and public safety director, was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. In District 1 on the city’s east side, Paul Ensley defeated incumbent Thomas E. Smith and Kenneth Richardson for the Republican nomination. No Democrat filed for that seat in the primary. For the three at-large council seats, Republicans
nominated incumbent John Crawford and Michael Barranda and Thomas Freistroffer. Democrats nominated Michelle Chambers, Terry Anderson and Mike Avila. Two at-large incumbents — Republican Marty Bender and Democrat John H. Shoaff — did not seek re-election. In District 2 in northeast Fort Wayne, incumbent Russ Jehl was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Michelle L. Merritt won the Democratic nomination. In District 3 in northwest
Fort Wayne, incumbent Thomas F. Didier won the Republican nomination. No candidate filed for the Democratic nomination. In District 5 in south central Fort Wayne, incumbent Geoff Paddock was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Joe Renner was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. In District 6 in southeast Fort Wayne, Joe Renner was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Incumbent Glynn A. Hines defeated Robert L. Wafford for the Democratic nomination.
A CLOSER LOOK The candidates for Fort Wayne mayor took opposite sides in 2014 on the issue of collective bargaining rights for non-public safety city union workers. Editor Lucretia Cardenas examined the issues and the election-night results for Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. For a closer look, visit fwbusiness.com. At least four members will not return to the ninemember council in 2016. For a precise map of council districts, visit cityoffortwayne.org. In the race for clerk-treasurer, Lana R. Keesling defeated Derek A. Pillie. Angie (Barile) Davis was unopposed for the
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Should You Make Investment Moves Based on a Strong Dollar? Currently, the U.S. dollar is pumped-up and powerful. But what does a strong dollar mean to you, as an investor? To begin with, it’s important to understand just what is meant by a “strong” dollar. The U.S. dollar does not exist in a vacuum — its value, from a global perspective, is determined by its changing strength relative to that of other currencies. Let’s look at an example: Suppose that, in 2011, you traveled to Europe and wanted to trade in one dollar for its equivalent value in euros. At that time, your dollar would have converted to about .75 of a euro. Fast forward to early 2015; if you returned to Europe now, your dollar would fetch you almost one full euro. In other
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that interest rates will remain higher in the U.S. than in many other countries.
In fact, earlier this year, the euro hit a 12-year low versus the dollar. And it isn’t just the euro; the dollar is strong against almost every other major currency in the world. What has led to this strength? It’s not always easy to determine what’s behind foreign exchange rates — which can fluctuate even more than the stock market — but the recent surge in the dollar seems to be due, at least in part, to its obvious connection to the American economy, which has been growing faster than many other economies around the world. The stronger dollar is also due to expectations
But whatever the reasons for it, the dollar’s strength may be having an impact on your investments. A strengthening dollar typically lowers returns from international investments because you get fewer dollars in exchange for the value in euros or other foreign currencies. And some U.S. companies with a global presence may face challenges due to lower earnings from their international operations. These results might lead you to think that a strong dollar would be bad news for the stock market, but that hasn’t been the case in the past. At different times, the markets
have performed well with both a strong and a weak dollar. In contrast to its impact on U.S. companies, a strong dollar can help foreign companies compete and may give them an earnings boost from their U.S. sales. Also, the stronger dollar can help make foreign investments “cheaper.” Even more importantly, by taking advantage of the stronger dollar and investing an appropriate amount internationally, gaining exposure to different economies and markets, you can help diversify your holdings, which is important. Although diversification can’t guarantee a profit or always protect against loss, it can help reduce the impact of
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A mouthwatering good time 18th annual Ribfest to bring 40,000 barbecue lovers downtown By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com
Follow the sweet scent of barbecue and sounds of the blues to land at the BBQ RibFest in downtown Fort Wayne this summer. The 18th annual Ribfest will be held in Headwaters Park June 18-21. The RibFest covers four days of mouth-watering barbeque, entertainment and fun for all. The event kicks off with food and entertainment at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18. As one of Fort Wayne’s most popular festivals, roughly 40,000 barbecue lovers assemble in Headwaters Park to join in the festivities. Also known as summer’s biggest picnic, Ribfest welcomes some of the best rib masters from all over the country. One of which being the Carolina Rib King, Soloman Williams, out of South Carolina who was featured in the television series “BBQ Pitmasters,” winning third place in a rib tasting competition. Solomon will be serving up ribs to festival goers smothered in award winning barbeque sauces. “We were voted as one of the most popular festivals in two different polls by about a 30 percent margin. Human beings, by nature, just love great barbeque,” said Mark Chappuis, co-charperson for the event. Blues, barbeque and brews: it’s all part of the experience at Ribfest. For entertainment, the lineup includes wellknown blues, country and rock musicians from
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Just beyond its infancy stage, youth lacrosse is growing in Fort Wayne. In its fourth year, the South West Girls Lacrosse program teaches the fast-paced and fast-growing sport to girls in grades three through eight. The program has doubled its number of teams and nearly doubled the number of players in that time, while playing in a league that has grown from eight to 18 teams. “It’s a growing sport and with this program, it’s a growing program and word-of-mouth is getting around now,” said John McCay, who runs the program. South West Girls Lacrosse was launched by Kent Brown, a local innovator of the sport. He was coaching at Homestead High School at the time and had
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Covington fair features paintings, pottery, more By Mariah Martz mmartz@kpcmedia.com
What started as a vision turned into a life passion after first painting and using wine bottles to create art. After stumbling upon a gold mine of glass in a gravel pit near a stained glass factory, the whereabouts of which she’s kept secret, Kate Hetzel was well on her way to making a living as a glass artist. For 18 years, the Floridian has made her goal as an artist to “give glass a second chance at life with a purpose,” she said. Hetzel will be attending the Covington Art Fair this year, selling her artwork made from recycled glass. The Covington Art Fair returns for its 23rd year in Fort Wayne this summer. Located at Covington Plaza, the two-day fair, June 27-28, will feature local artists both old and new, featuring high quality artwork using multiple mediums. Artists from Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin and Ohio will also be present at the event to feature their work, said Glenda Steppenhagen. Covington Plaza is between West Jefferson Boulevard and Covington Road.
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Hetzel’s gallery, Second Life Art, features pieces from candle holders, knobs and vases to bowls and nightlights. These one-of-a kind creations are full of vibrant colors as well as unique texture and structure. The process of manipulating the glass begins with collecting the glass and processing it by heating the glass and thermal shocking it, causing the glass to shatter. The glass is refused and reheated several times to take on a specific shape, depending on what the artist chooses to create. Hetzel spends her summers in a cabin in the
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fourth grade through eighth grade, so it was hard to play in that skills set and so, when we traveled and played, we were getting beat 16-0, 16-1,” McCay said. “We were completely green.” It’s a different story today. McCay took over the program in year two and, last year, put together a board of directors to guide it. This year, the program’s older team — grades sixth through eighth — is unbeaten and dominating Indianapolis teams. Twenty-four players make up the two teams within the program. “We have more coaches helping us now, two high school players who help field coach and four parents who help coach,” McCay said. “We have a lot of buy-in from the parents that want to be involved.” South West Girls Lacrosse teams play primarily teams in Indianapolis. It serves as the lone feeder program for the lone high school lacrosse program for girls in Fort Wayne at Homestead. While it’s based and practices in the city’s southwest side, the programs welcomes players from throughout Fort Wayne, McCay said. And they’re coming because, as it turns out, lacrosse is the perfect sport for young girls, McCay said. While stick skill takes some time to develop, the sport itself is easy to learn, he said. Because of its fast-paced and flowing nature, lacrosse keeps each player engaged and moving. While boys can strike each other in the sport, girls lacrosse prohibits
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that violence, so it focuses on finesse. “It’s hard to get hurt and everybody participates,” McCay said. “And as a parent, for me, this is the best sport to watch because everybody’s involved on the field. Nobody can hide out there. The ball will get to you and you have to go after it.” The father of four girls, McCay said each of his daughters is involved in lacrosse and participates in the growing South West Girls Lacrosse program. The more girls involved, the more other girls want to participate. “Our numbers are growing,” McCay said. “The girls are all telling their friends, and we’re seeing the friends of girls who played come out now.” For more information on the South West Girls Lacrosse program, call McCay at (260) 466-2728 or email him at johnmckay2007@yahoo. com. McCay said a threeweek-long clinic will be
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About 50 Indiana State Police officers stood in rows, as commanders read the names of 46 officers who died in the line of duty over the past nine decades. Capt. Keith Kopinski and Lt. A.C. “Tony” Casto addressed troopers, retirees and the families of fallen officers who had gathered for the annual Indiana State Police Memorial Service, on May 8 at the district headquarters in Fort Wayne. Casto, the commander of the 11-county Fort Wayne district, shared the microphone with his superior, Kopinski, who commands the three offices covering most of northeast Indiana. The list of names began with Trooper Eugene Teague, who was killed Dec. 20, 1933, in Paris, Ill.,
by the Dillinger gang. The list ended with the name of Master Motor Carrier Inspector Robert Pitcher, who was killed Sept. 26, 2010, in a vehicle crash on Interstate 70. Between those dates, troopers were killed by gunfire and by reckless motorists. Kopinski read each name. Casto told how each officer died. The family of Master Trooper David Deuter listened as his name was read once again. Deuter, of Angola, was killed July 16, 1998, when he was struck by a tractor-semitrailer while making a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road in LaGrange County. His widow, Debra Deuter-Speidell, still lives in Angola. His daughters Madeline and Jackie, who were 6 and 7 at the time, now live in Fort Wayne. “It means a lot to me and my family,” Deuter-Spe-
idell said. “Dave is remembered every year by his family and I’m sure his co-workers, but this touches the whole area, the state of Indiana, because we have a memorial at each post and his name is read off among those of other officers.” “It’s just good to know that everyone still remembers,” Madeline said. “Even if they didn’t work with him, they know the sacrifice that he made and that his family has made. It’s really good to have that support system still, even 17 years later.” Casto also acknowledged Trooper Bruce Johnson, who watched from his wheelchair. After the ceremony, Johnson pointed to the head wound that he suffered May 23, 2001. “I took a .45 from 20 feet,” he said. “If it wasn’t for the grace of God, they’d be reading my name today.”
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Stated Value Typically standard insurance carriers will offer this type of policy to insureds that want a little more coverage than the standard ACV policy for their specialty or collectible autos. These are often called “classic car” policies. They require the insured to state the value of the auto and submit photos to document condition and other factors that make the vehicle nonstandard. Here’s the problem: The stated value you provided is not used to determine your payout in the event of a claim. It is used to determine premium. This is how a stated value policy actually reads: “In the event of theft or a total loss we will pay the Stated Value or Actual Cash Value, whichever is less.”
Agreed Value Often called Guaranteed Value. This is the right type of coverage for your classic or collectible vehicle. In the event of a loss, you receive exactly the value you agreed to, never less. There are other issues to consider when insuring your classic or collectible through your standard carrier. Standard carriers often have a list of “approved” repair shops. Typically garages that specialize in classics and collectibles are not going to be on this list. However when you insure with a classic car carrier like Hagerty, you choose who does your repairs. Hagerty will even pay you to do your own repairs. Plus they have a staff parts specialist whose job is to track down stock original replacement parts. Michelle (Hetrick) Widenhoefer is an independent insurance agent with Wise Insurance in Ft. Wayne. She comes from a family of classic car collectors. “Growing up in a car family, you learn a few things. Our dad always had a project car. Whether he was modifying a street rod for himself or restoring a classic for a buddy, we spent more time in the garage than the living room. If you wanted to spend time with dad, you had to love cars and be comfortable under the hood of a one. I was putting carburetors together instead of playing with Barbie.” “I found a way to use my love of and experience with classic and collector autos to my client’s advantage. As an independent agent I can use any carrier I want. I choose Hagerty. They are great to work with and have always taken great care of my clients. Plus they offer investment tools and services for collectors other carriers do not. Please call Michelle to make sure your classic or collector is properly protected.” Michelle also offers Commercial, Home, and Life Insurance
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Dialysis patient embraces life, and hopes as he waits By Nichole Hacha-Thomas Contributed to The Times
It’s a typical Tuesday night. Fort Wayne resident Jeremiah Johnson climbs into his SUV and begins the trek to Dupont Hospital for his dialysis treatment. He follows the same routine every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. His longtime girlfriend, Tara Yarian, usually drives him to the eight-hour sessions, since diabetes has left Johnson blind in his right eye. Three times a week, Johnson makes his way from his home near Northrop High School to the Fresenius Medical Care and checks in. Nurses check his blood pressure, measure his skin temperature and take his pulse. Then, Johnson said, he is hooked up to the dialysis machine which slowly removes his blood and filters it, returning “clean” blood back into his body. It’s a tedious process and can get overwhelming, Johnson said. Side effects of dialysis include nausea, dizziness and muscle cramps during the procedure, all caused by rapid changes in blood fluid levels during dialysis. “I do it or I die,” Johnson said. “There is no in-between. When I was first told I needed dialysis I thought I was going to die because my father died from dialysis
complications. I lay in the hospital bed and tried not to cry in front of Tara or the kids.” Always a fighter, though, Johnson said he is accustomed to the dialysis routine — he’s been receiving the treatments since 2011 and living with diabetes for more than 30 years, since he was a child, he said. He learned how to inject insulin into an orange before performing the injections on himself and attended diabetic camps to help cope with the disease. But while Johnson has been able to manage his diabetes in the past, the disease began to take an even bigger toll on his body, threatening sight in his good eye and presenting other complications. In 2012, it became clear that Johnson would need a kidney transplant. So, he was put on the transplant list and the wait began. If it weren’t for Brittani Sprunger, a Living Donor coordinator at Lutheran Transplant Center, Johnson said, he’d still be swimming in a sea of paperwork. Instead, she has helped Johnson to navigate the complex world of organ transplants. Until a match is found for Johnson, he waits. But, he doesn’t wallow. Johnson could be angry at the hand life has dealt him. But, he said, he chooses to embrace the life
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Jeremiah Johnson is surrounded by his family. He and longtime girlfriend, Tara Yarian, have a combined five children. Johnson said he hopes to see each of them graduate from high school and college someday. Without a kidney transplant, he won’t be able to keep his word. In front, from left, are stepson Brenden, Tara, Johnson, and stepdaughter Kendra. In back, from left, are stepson Colton, son Tre and son Tyler.
he’s got left — no matter the length. After all, he’s got five kids to live for. “The longer it goes and I don’t get a transplant, the closer I get to the end. The closer I get to the end, the clearer things get,” Johnson said. “I always thought that having a career and making money were the important things in life. The truth is that family and loved ones are what truly matters. Memories are the only true thing you leave behind.” Johnson puts those words into action and makes memories each and every day, Yarian said. He is giving of his time, talents and resources to anyone who needs help. He is a dedicated father to not only his own two sons, but to Yarian’s three children, too. He never misses one of
their hockey games, show choir competitions or, most recently, his oldest son’s graduation from basic military training in Georgia. “Jeremiah always makes sure others get what they need and puts them first,” Yarian said. “He gives people food who need it. He is good at figuring out how to make sure no one ever goes without – if he has it he will make sure that if others need it, they have it too.” It was on the trip to Georgia where Johnson took a turn for the worse. He went to sleep while getting ready to go to the graduation and woke up in an Atlanta hospital. Yarian’s youngest son, Colton, had recognized the signs of low blood sugar and called an ambulance like his mother
had taught him. “Colton is my hero and he doesn’t even know it,” Johnson said of his latest trip to the emergency room. Johnson hopes the community will hear his plea and get tested for possible kidney donation. If not to save his life, then to save one of the other 180 people in the area who are in need of a kidney today. “People like me don’t have to die. Everyone has two kidneys and we only need one to live. People can donate and save a life and who doesn’t have that on their bucket list – to save another human life,” Johnson said. The Lutheran Transplant Center sees many cases like Johnson’s each year. The center offers pre- and post-operative care and boasts a shorter wait time for a kidney transplant than most centers in the tri-state region, according to Sprunger. Sprunger said kidney recipients get more longterm results with kidneys from a live donor. And since humans need only one of their kidneys to live, living donors are preferable. “On average, a living donor’s kidney will last 15-20 years. They can last much, much longer than that, we’ve seen them last patients for 40 years. On average, a deceased donor kidney will last a recipient
10, 15 years. So there is definitely a benefit, longevity-wise, with the living donors as well.” Sprunger said more than half of the center’s kidney transplant patients received their kidney from a living donor. Living donors can be family, friends or even a stranger. Living donors need to be between 18 and 65 years old and healthy. They don’t incur any costs for the evaluation or hospitalization and receive a pre-transplant health evaluation to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient. Most living donors spend only one to two days in the hospital and can return to work from two to four weeks after the surgery. Johnson and his family have set up a GoFundMe fundraising webpage to help raise funds toward the surgery and post-operative care. Anyone wishing to donate to Johnson can visit bit.ly/KidneyForJeremiah. To get tested as a potential kidney donor, call Sprunger at Lutheran Transplant Center, (260) 435-6211. “I promised my kids that I would be at their college graduations and be here to meet my first grandkids,” Johnson said. “Every time I think about giving up because of how sick I get, I remember that promise. If nothing else, I stick to my word.”
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Free, 2-day charity event expects 200 equestrians Equestrians from the tri-state area and spectators from throughout northeast Indiana will converge at the 61st annual Shrine Charity Horse Show, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, in Columbia City. Spectator admission is free. The Shrine Show Grounds is at 965 N. Indiana 9, about one mile north of U.S. 30. Shows begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Conna Miller, a volunteer coordinator, said this marks the third year of the therapeutic riding program at the horse show. Therapeutic riding begins at noon Sunday in Ring 3. Miller teams with Allison Wheaton, the executive director of Summit Equestrian Center in Fort Wayne, to offer the show. “She works with people from children to adults who need assistance in various areas,” Miller said. “We have veterans, we have physically hand-
icapped of all different levels, and we have a show just for them, with their own separate ring, and they do their own thing. It’s all developmental for them, and they have a lot of fun with it.” Miller coordinates all five shows, including the open show, hunter show, fun show, and dressage. Bob Dumford is the overall supervisor. Ray Giant, of the Mizpah Shrine Horse Patrol, coordinates the program books. Through the sale of programs and food sales at the clubhouse, the show meets its expenses and raises money for charity. Entry fees, class fees, barn stall rental and other donations also defray costs. After the show last year, the Shrine Horse Patrol donated $10,000 to the Shriners’ orthopedic hospital for children in Chicago. “This is something for everyone to come see. This
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is family entertainment at its finest,” Miller said. “We don’t scrimp, we don’t cut corners. We want it to be a good show.” The air-conditioned clubhouse is just a short walk up the hill from the arena,
Giant said. “We have a selection of scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage for a breakfast sandwich, and in the afternoon hot dogs and hamburgers, etc.,” he said. Giant, 83, is a 41-year
member and a past captain of the horse patrol. “I’m the oldest rider and I’ve been doing this the longest,” he said. Giant keeps two horses on his 50-acre ranch. The show has evolved through the years. The Wild West show is gone, as are some specialized categories. “Last year we went back to strictly a horse show and it’s more an open show, no classes of any particular breeds,” he said. “Anybody can show, and anybody can come in. So we accept all horses for each class.” “On Saturday evening we have a fun show, and that’s where a lot of 4-H kids get in there, and the clowns just cut up with their horses,” Giant said. Riders also face skills tests. “You have to fish a number out of a tank with a net, and there are catalog races where you have to pull a page out of a catalog, and egg races where you have
to keep an egg on a race when you’re riding.” Spectators may bring lawn chairs to set up on the grass around the arena. It’s a good opportunity to learn about horses, Giant said. “There are quite a few shows going on at the same time, so if people just like horses they can see horses jump and horses doing dressage,” Miller said. “People can travel around and take their kids. Exhibitors are very open to people petting their horses. And this is entirely for charity.” Miller said the show drew almost 200 horses last year. “We have people coming from Edinburgh, South Bend, Coldwater, Mich., some people out of Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, so they’re coming from the tri-state area,” she said. For more information on rules and schedules, visit shrinehorseshow.org.
Sen. Long names Yager to state education board Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, has appointed longtime Allen County educator Steve Yager to the Indiana State Board of Education. Yager’s four-year term on the board began June 1. Yager served as superintendent of Northwest Allen
County Schools for nearly two decades before taking the superintendent’s job at Southwest Allen County Schools in 2009. He retired in 2014. “I’m thankful for the chance to serve in this new role,” Yager said. “While I’ve recently retired from my position with our local
schools, I’ve never lost my passion for helping students succeed. I know my fellow board members share this passion, and I look forward to working with all of them in the days ahead. I’m eager to get started.” “Few public officials in Indiana have more direct impact on Hoosier students
from students, parents, faculty and members of the surrounding community.” Yager also has served as a principal, school counselor and teacher. He holds five advanced degrees in education-related fields, including a doctorate in secondary school administration from Indiana State
than the members of the State Board of Education, and I’m confident Dr. Yager will make a valuable contribution as the board moves forward,” Long said. “He brings a proven record of accomplishment and leadership in our local schools, where he has earned widespread respect
University. Gov. Mike Pence named Yager a Sagamore of the Wabash. Under a new law, the Indiana Senate president pro tempore and the speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives are each charged with appointing one member to the SBOE.
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Kate’s Kart Ice cream social. Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to the public. The seventh annual event will feature free ice cream, kiddie rides, games and prizes, inflatables, plus live, family-friendly music and entertainment. All activities and performances are free, with donations accepted to support the organization’s mission. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Kate’s Kart is a not-for-profit organization that supplies free books to hospitalized children to keep for their enjoyment. Our goal is to promote literacy and encourage children, and their families, to read on an ongoing basis. New Haven Lions Club BBQ. Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway E., New Haven. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A half chicken with baked beans and apple sauce, $8.50. Donations of used eyeglasses welcome for Lions Recycles for Sight. Free dentistry day. Hughes Dental Group, 13919 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dentist Bradley D. Hughes will host a Dentistry from the Heart event as part of an international outreach. Hughes will provide free fillings, extractions or cleanings on a first-come, first-served basis.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 A Salute to Those Who Serve. Praise Lutheran Church, 1115 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. To honor and show appreciation to U.S. troops, veterans and first responders, there will be a rally, lunch, prizes and live two-way radio communication offered. All who serve and their families are welcome. Explorer Day. PBS39 Teleplex, 2501 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Featuring educational games, prizes. At 10 a.m., a mascot parade will be led by PBS39’s own Ryder and featuring several of the region’s popular mascots. Also see a performance by Fort Wayne’s Youtheatre, musical performance, and a show by magician Jim Barron at 1:30 p.m.
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The Emmaus Women’s Guild will hold a car show and chicken dinner Saturday, June 13, at Emmaus Lutheran Church & School, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Nelson’s Chicken will be available for dine-in or carry-out from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The full meal includes a half-chicken with choice of two sides. Homemade desserts and a beverage are included with the $9 meal. A half-chicken only is available for $6.50. Car show hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., trophies will be awarded for the top 15 cars from 1978 or earlier. Evans Toyota sponsors the car show.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Ice cream social. Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 8010 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m., camp service and program music as a fundraiser for summer camp. 3-5 p.m., ice cream social, hot dogs, sloppy joes, popcorn. A free-will donation is accepted. Presented by Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent will match 2-to-1 any funds raised, with proceeds going to roof two camper cabins at Lake Luther near Fremont. Arab Fest continues. Headwaters Park West, Fort Wayne. 6-10 p.m. For details, see June 6 entry.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Free concert. Foellinger Theater, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. Downbeat is at 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Area Community Band will present a variety of music under the direction of assistant conductors David Blackwell and Susan Jehl. Thirty students from area high schools will join the 80-member ensemble for the second half of the program. The program will include “The Avengers,” “The Big Cage Circus Galop,” “E Pluribus Unum March,” “Foellinger March” and “Dixieland Jam!” featuring “Basin Street Blues,” “Maple Leaf Rag,” “Tin Roof Blues,” “Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home” and “When the Saints go Marching In.” They will also play highlights from “Hello, Dolly!,” “Invicta Overture,” “Irving Berlin’s Songs for America,” “Lincoln at Gettysburg,” “Private Eye Prowl” and “Trombone Tiger Rag.”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Germanfest organ recital. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Free half-hour concert begins at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch is available after the recital. The Wednesdays on Wayne music series continues with a concert by Geoffrey North.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Food Truck Fridays. The parking lot of Girls Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out gsnim.org for food truck schedules and menus. Participating food trucks include Affine, Bravas, The Getaway Grill, PizzaBomba, Ragin’ Cajun, Spicer’s Food Truck and Whip & Chill. Golf tournament for Boy Scouts. Autumn Ridge Golf Club, 11420 Auburn Road, Fort Wayne. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., and awards follow golf, at about 5:30. The Eagle Sponsorship for a golf foursome is $1,200. Other corporate/player sponsorships range from $200 to $3,500. For details and sponsorship, visit awac.org. Presented by Steel Dynamics. The Anthony Wayne Area Council serves over 5,300 youth across an 11-county service area: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley counties.
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8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Chicken dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m., car show 10 a.m-3 p.m. The full Nelson’s chicken dinner meal includes a half-chicken with a choice of two sides: baked beans, cole slaw or potato salad. Homemade desserts and a beverage are also included with the complete meal for $9. A half-chicken is $6.50. Dine in or take out. Lunch is served by Emmaus Women’s Guild. The car show will include classic cars and some newer models. Music from the ’50s and ’60s will be played, and trophies awarded at 2:30 p.m. for the top models 1978 or older. The car show is sponsored by Evans Toyota.
Presentation by local artist. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50 inclusive of luncheon. The Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection chose the theme “June is Bust’n Out All Over” for the June meeting. Nancy Cupka, a local artist, will talk about and show some of her art. Make reservations by June 16; call Meridith at 672-3414. Baby sitting is available. Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. Crop diagnostic workshop. Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center, 4821 E. 400 S. Columbia City. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. registration. Registration of $60 per person is due by June 19. Lunch will be provided. Farmers, crop advisers and pesticide applicators have the opportunity to learn more about crop diagnostics at a workshop featuring specialists from Purdue University and Ohio State University. A brochure and registration form is available at the Purdue Extension Huntington County website, extension.purdue.edu/Huntington, by clicking the “Agriculture” tab. For more information, contact Ed Farris, Purdue Extension educator in Huntington County, at (260) 358-4826, emfarris@purdue.edu.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 String quartet. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Free half-hour concert begins at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch is available after the recital. The concert features members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. The Wednesdays on Wayne music series is held each Wednesday in June.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Symphonic Brass Quintet in concert. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Free half-hour concert begins at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch is available after the recital. The Wednesdays on Wayne music series is held each Wednesday in June.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Food Truck Fridays. The parking lot of Girls Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out gsnim.org for food truck schedules and menus. Participating food trucks include Affine, Bravas, The Getaway Grill, PizzaBomba, Ragin’ Cajun, Spicer’s Food Truck and Whip & Chill. Juneteenth lecture. Allen County Public Library Theater, Lower Level 2, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Edna Greene Medford, a professor of history at Howard University, will present a lecture celebrating the sesquicentennial of Juneteenth. “When Freedom Came: Emancipation and the Question of Timing” will address the issue of how we identify the arrival of African American Freedom. Medford’s talk will consider the case for January 1, the date of the Emancipation Proclamation; June 19, or Juneteenth; and December 6, the date the requisite number of states ratified the Thirteenth Amendment. Bishop Dwenger High School’s annual Saints Open Golf Outing. Cherry Hill Golf Club, 6615 Wheelock Road, Fort Wayne. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Foursomes, sponsors and door prizes needed. Must be 21 years to play, or be with a parent/legal guardian. Visit bishopdwenger.com or contact Molly Schreck at mschreck@bishopdwenger.com for registration information.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Food Truck Fridays. The parking lot of Girls Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out gsnim.org for food truck schedules and menus. Participating food trucks include Affine, Bravas, The Getaway Grill, PizzaBomba, Ragin’ Cajun, Spicer’s Food Truck and Whip & Chill.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., with business meeting at 7 p.m. Show-and-tell rounds out each meeting. The July theme is “Christmas in July.” For more information, visit appleseedquiltersguild.com or email appleseedquilters@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 11 Church yard sale. Dunfee Missionary Church, 818 W. County Line Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the DMC Youth Group Mission Trip Fund.
MONDAY, JULY 13 Kingston Dinner Dance. Mount Calvary Church Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Drive, Waynedale section of Fort Wayne. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., and dancing to PrimeTime from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance, or $7 at the door. $2 of each ticket goes to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. To RSVP, call 747-1523 or email cgarrison@kingstonhealthcare.com. Bob Leiman Toastmasters meeting. Northcrest Pizza Hut, 701 E. Coliseum
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Monday, June 22. PPG Family Practice, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. Tuesday, June 23. PNC, 110 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Friday, June 26. Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne, 6006 Brandy Chase Cove, Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 27. Greater Christ Temple Church, 2940 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. (Note: Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography is a partnership between Francine’s Friends, Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Diagnostic Center.)
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2015 RIVERSIDE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES Free Friday Concerts continue through July 31. All concerts are weather pending, and start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Riverside Gardens is at 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville, on the east bank of the St. Joseph River. Bring a lawn chair. Donations are accepted to help to offset expenses. • June 12, Summit City Singers (traditional choir) • June 19, Sound Track (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70’s music) • June 26, Joe Five (classic and modern rock) • July 3, at 5 p.m., cruise- in with Joe Justice Live • July 10, Cedar Creek Praise Team • July 17, Full Speed Reverse (modern rock) • July 24, New Haven Alumni Band (traditional marching band music) • July 31, Forever Away (heavy rock)
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FORT WAYNE GERMANFEST Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St. June 7-14. The 34th annual weeklong celebration of German heritage. Events held around Fort Wayne June 7-9. Visit germanfest.org for details. 30-minute Germanfest organ concerts will begin at 12:15 each day at various locations. Free admission. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Check germanfest.org for the updated schedule. Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. Gottesdienst — German Mass — at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 Dewald St. The Rev. Chuck Herman will conduct a German language church service with special musical accompaniment by Tom Remenschneider and the Fort Wayne Mannerchor/Damenchor. Immediately after the service, gather for a reception of brats and German style refreshments at th church pavilion. 4:30 p.m. Mannerchor/Damenchor Konzert. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. Admission free. Doors open at 3 p.m. Hear authentic German folk music. 5 p.m. Bach Back & Beyond — Eleganza Baroque Ensemble’s Germanfest concert. 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Trinity Episcopal Church will present a free program of early German music played on period instruments. 5:30 p.m. Heimatabend — German night. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. The Fort Wayne Mannerchor/Damenchor are the hosts for an evening of German food and beverages and live entertainment. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the door for $12. Festival pavilion and beer tent open June 10-13: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Admission is $2 from 2-5 p.m., and $5 after 5 p.m. Children under 14 are admitte free with parent or guardian. All military personnel admitted free with I.D. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. No one under 21 permitted after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Final day of Germanfest. Closing church service at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Chuch, 700 W. Jefferson Blvd. Experience a traditional German language service. The Festival Tent at Headwaters Park is not open today.
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Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St. June 25-28. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and all day Sunday. Admission is $3 from 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Under 16 admitted free. Visit fortwaynegreekfestival.org. The menu includes boneless leg of lamb, fire-grilled octopus, gyros, pork souvlaki, chicken souvlaki, loukaniko, pastichio, mousaka, Greek fries, rice pilaf, spanakopita, tiropita, Greek salad, dolmades and Greek pizza. Hot dogs are free for children accompanied by an adult in the food line. Enjoy Greek coffee, Greek frappe, regular coffee, soft drinks, water, iced tea or lemonade. Enjoy Greek beer and Greek and domestic wines in the taverna. Come celebrate the 34th annual Greek Festival with Greek cuisine and entertainment, including live music, dancing and other activities each day. Hear live music by Lazaros. Greek dancing troupes perform daily, at 12:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Visit the Plaka West Boutique, and the Kids Korne with its amusement rides. Join the 4th annual Greek Fest Olympic 5k run/walk at 10 a.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. (260) 427-6440. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for aes 3-17, age 2 and under free. The Pollinators’ Garden 13th Annual Live Butterfly Exhibit. Through July 5. What is pollination? Why is it important? Beetles, bats and flies are among the surprising cast of characters who assist plants in seed production. During this year’s live butterfly exhibit, visitors can learn more about pollinators and why humans depend on them. Visitors will also be encouraged to plant flowers for pollinators this year, to make sure the environment remains healthy. Sponsored by PNC Charitable Trust/Sledd Foundation, M.E. Raker Foundation, Wilson Foundation, the Journal Gazette Foundation and WMEE 97.3.
(Most graduation ceremonies are by invitation only. Call the school for details. Many are held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne.) Remaining graduation dates: Woodlan High School, at the school, Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. Homestead High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. Heritage High School, at the school, Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m. Blackhawk Christian School, at the school, Sunday, June 6, 6 p.m. New Haven High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m. Carroll High School, Coliseum, Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m. North Side High School, Coliseum, Friday, June 12, 6 p.m. South Side High School, Coliseum, Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. Northrop High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. Wayne High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, noon. Snider High School, Coliseum, Saturday, June 13, 1:30 p.m.
FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. Monday, June 8. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 9. Renaissance Village, 6050 S. 800 E. 92, Fort Wayne. Monday, June 15. Quality Inn, 2820 Hotel Ave., Huntington. Friday, June 19. DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 20. Faith Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pettit Ave., Fort Wayne.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767. Blood donation opportunities in Allen County: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Crossbridge Community Church, 3409 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne. Sunday, June 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 11337 Old U.S. 27 South, Fort Wayne. Monday, June 8, 2-7 p.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven. Wednesday, June 10, 3-7 p.m. Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Road, Arcola. Wednesday, June 10, 1-3:30 p.m. Woodview Health Care, 3420 E. State St., Fort Wayne. Wednesday, June 10, 1-4 p.m. Kohls Apple Glen, 1410 Apple Glen Blvd., Fort Wayne. Friday, June 12, 1-4 p.m. Fort Wayne Toyota, 5920 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne. Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6813 W. California Road, Fort Wayne. Sunday, June 14, 8 a.m.-noon. Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road, Leo-Cedarville.
LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT EVENTS Little River Wetlands Project, a local organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington counties, sponsors informative nature events. All are free and open to the community. Contact info@lrwp.org or (260) 478-2515 for details. Little River Ramblers. Every Tuesday in June, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserve. Breakfast on the Marsh: Tracks — Learn Who’s Sharing your Space. Thursday, June 11, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Dane Nagy, Indiana Master Naturalist and expert tracker, will share tips on how to recognize animal signs and tracks in your yard and at Eagle Marsh. Tracking Wildlife in Summer. Saturday, June 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Looking for animal signs is more challenging in summer. Dane Nagy, Indiana Master Naturalist and expert tracker, will share how and where to look for tracks and signs of the animals that share your space. Fun for all ages. Dress for the trails and weather. Short Hikes for Short Legs: Shake Hands with a Leaf! Wednesday, June 17, 9-10 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. For children ages 3 to 5 and a responsible adult. Meet a leaf, look at and compare leaves, find differences in their structure and texture, and create a painting using a leaf. Then hike the woods of Eagle Marsh. Dress for the trails and weather. Native and Invasive Plants at Eagle Marsh. Saturday, June 20, 9-10:30. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. On this hike, Preserves and Programs Assistant Dani Bradtmiller will teach how to recognize common native plants on the marsh as well as invasives and what can be done to control them. Dress for the trails and weather. Monarch Monitor Training. Saturday, June 27, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. You must register in advance for this training to join a team of monitors that check weekly for monarch adults, caterpillars, and eggs at Eagle Marsh as part of a University of Minnesota Monarch Larva Monitoring Program. At the training you’ll learn how to identify different monarch life stages and how to monitor. Then you’ll pick the trail you would like to monitor weekly between July 1 and mid-September, with substitute monitors available to help when you’re away. For information or to register, contact Dani
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Children play in the splash pad at Buckner Park, 6114 Bass Road, Fort Wayne. The City’s free splash pads were turned on Saturday, May 23, with plans to keep them turned on until Labor Day. Buckner hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Splash pads also are available at McCormick, Memorial, Shoaff, Kreager and Waynedale parks, and at Robert E. Meyers Park, inside the north gate of Parkview Field. Northside Pool, McMillen Pool and Memorial Pool begin daily hours June 6. For more information, visit fortwayneparks.org.
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Bradtmiller at d.bradtmiller@lrwp.org or 478-2515. Little River Ramblers. Every Tuesday in July, 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Arrowhead Prairie parking lot, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the Arrowhead preserves. Breakfast on the Marsh: Bats with Bob. Thursday, July 9, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Join Bob Walton, local bat expert, to learn about these flying mammals and the important niche they occupy in our ecosystem. Walton will bring several different Indiana bats with him. Firefly Fun. Friday, July 10, 8-9:15 p.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Start in the barn, learning how and why this flying beetle lights up the night. Then enjoy an evening hike on the marsh looking for the flashes. Bring your flashlight. Fun for all ages. Dress for the trails and the weather. Short Hikes for Short Legs: Bats. Wednesday, July 15, 9-10 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. For children ages 3 to 5 and a responsible adult. Start with interactive fun in the barn, making a bat and learning what they like to eat. Then go outside to explore where bats and their dinner live at Eagle Marsh. Dress for the trails and the weather. Wildflowers of Arrowhead Prairie. Saturday, July 25, 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke. Learn about and walk among the many native wildflowers found at Arrowhead Prairie.
MULTIPLE DATES / REGISTRATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer camps. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. Luers will host athletic and performing arts camps during the summer. All camp registration forms and camp details are available on the school’s website, bishopluers.org. Summer camps being offered are: Football Lineman Camp, June 22-25; Dance Camp, June 24-26; Volleyball Camp, June 6-7; Girls Basketball Camp, July 13-16; Football Camp, June 20-23; Show Choir Camp, Aug. 4-7. Youth Summer Fun Pass. Citilink offers unlimited rides all summer long for 30-cents a day, to help youth get to their summer programs and jobs. A $25 pass allows ages 5-18 to ride Citilink from May 26-Aug. 15. For more information, visit fwcitilink.com or call 432-4546. Passes are available at most Kroger stores and the Citilink administrative office, 801 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne. Miss Allen County. The Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2015 Miss Allen County Queen Pageant that will take place at at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Carroll High School. Miss Allen County is run in conjunction with the Allen County Fair and is open to young women 17-21 who live or go to school in Allen County. Contestants will compete in four categories: interview, professional wear, evening wear, and on-stage question. The winner and her court will reign over the Allen County Fair, July 28-Aug. 2, and will also represent Allen County at the Miss Indiana State Fair Queen pageant in January 2016. The 2015 Queen will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, her first runner-up a $400 scholarship and her second to fourth runners-up a $100 scholarship. Interested young women may contact pageant director Michelle Love for a contestant packet and more information about entering the 2015 program. Early entry deadline is June 15, and late entry deadline is July 1. Contact Michelle Love at missallencounty@gmail. com or (260) 693-9407. Free golf for veterans. Active military personnel and veterans are invited to play golf for free at Fort Wayne’s Foster Park, Shoaff Park or McMillen Park golf courses on July 10, Sept. 11 and Nov. 11. Electric carts not included in this special. “This is a tremendous way to recognize and thank our veterans and active military personnel as they sacrifice so much for us to enjoy our freedom,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “Thank you to the
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DeWayne Heckley, Rex Farver and Gary Messman post a banner announcing the Woodburn Summerfest, June 12-13. Events are at the park on Indiana 101. A Friday night trivia contest is for adults only. Saturday events start with Lions’ doughnuts at 7 a.m. and end with fireworks at 10 p.m. Admission is free. For a full schedule, visit woodburnsummerfest. com. Indiana’s smallest city also is using the festival to celebrate its 150th birthday. For a closer look at that focus, visit InFortWayne.com. Parks and Recreation Department for developing this unique effort to celebrate the true heroes in our community.” Those wishing to play for free are asked to present a military I.D. The Parks Department suggests scheduling a tee time for these days. Tee times may be reserved a week in advance at fortwayneparks.org. Or call your preferred golf course at the number below: McMillen Park Golf Course: 427-6710, www.mcmillengolfcourse.com. Shoaff Park Golf Course: 427-6745, shoaffgolfcourse.com. Foster Park Golf Course: 427-6735, fostergolfcourse.com. Charity Kickball Tournament. Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. Registration for a co-ed team of 10 is $300. For questions or to register a team, call Dave Bennett at 750-0325 or email Bennett.fwsportclub@gmail.com. New Haven Alumni Band. Recruiting musicians from throughout the area. Anyone with band experience is invited to bring their own instrument and join the band. The band practices Monday evenings at New Haven High School. For details, call Carol Whitner at 749-1550. The band will play from a float during the New Haven Canal Days parade on the morning of Saturday, June 6, and will play a concert from the gazebo at Schnelker Park at 1 p.m. that day. The band also will play June 13 at the Woodburn festival, and at Music in the Park in New Haven on July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. The band also plays at nursing homes and other civic events. GriefShare. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the church parlor. For more information, call Margie Williams, 749-9907, or the church office, 749-9565. Throughout videos, discussions and journaling, participants gain insight into their personal journey through grief. Each
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crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers. Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage. Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell. Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value. And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -- as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold. What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?
There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks. MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs. By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company. “Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer. What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer. We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”
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they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property. It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.” MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.” Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake. Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property. Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.” MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” What does a real estate investor like Mike MacDonald do with the houses he
buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -- making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.” With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history. His most popular owner financing “If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”
out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.” “We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor. These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.” Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down. “We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald. Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not! “President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.” Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 or visit them online at www.SummitCityInvestments.com. They’re in a unique position to help buyers and sellers overcome the new challenges created by the recent mortgage market meltdown and credit crisis. And if you’re looking for a conservative way to earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash savings or retirement funds, call and ask for info on becoming one of their private lenders.
program includes the opportunity to build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or remodeling a newly acquired house, MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do the work (to suit their own preferences) in exchange for all or part of a down payment. “I have a lot of buyers who check my website each week looking for these ‘fixer upper’ deals. But if the home is not under contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire my contractors to fix it up completely.” His next most popular program is a down payment assistance plan. Many buyers turn to MacDonald’s company because they don’t have the down payment required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike helps buyers build up equity or a down payment over time with his rent-to-own (or lease with the option to buy) program. In this program you can rent the property you’ve decided to buy, but have the option to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is credited toward buying. Additional amounts can be paid monthly for more rapid equity build up plus other promised amounts can be made later... like proceeds from the sale of another property or a pending tax refund. Once the buyer has enough “skin” in the deal, MacDonald can close with owner financing at the predetermined, mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or the buyer SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is can close with a new bank loan. According located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in to MacDonald, “There are so many reasons Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of my buyers like some time before qualifying Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary for a mortgage. They may need to sell their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business house, work on their credit, establish more with the Indiana Better Business Bureau time on a job or establish two years of with an A+ rating, provable income on tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in Mike MacDonald is the President of touch with a sharp mortgage broker who Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a creates a plan for them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can 37-year resident in the local community, do unbelievable things given even a short 6 to and has been a long term partner in his 12 months to work on a file. This also helps family’s independent insurance agency and tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald Associates, Inc.) For more information or to view a list of properties for sale, just visit www.SummitCityInvestments.com 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Phone (260) 267-0760 -----------------