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KIDS HELPING KIDS

Building bridges for better lives

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Contents

Life Steps 10

EXPECTING

What do you need to know?

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BABIES | 0-1 YEARS

Myths surround preventative care in infancy 14

TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARS

Vaccinations are our best choice against many diseases 16

TYKES | 4-8 YEARS

10 ideas for summer fun 18

PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARS

We can help keep our kids safe at school 34

TEENS | 13-18 YEARS

Building relationships can boost college achievement

Humor Helps, Recipe 23

FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY

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Area families share their funny stories Developmental Assets

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Pizza is fun to make/Kiddie Academy

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FAMILY EVENTS

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On the Cover THE COVER PHOTO was taken by Grace Housholder of Sawyer, Garrett and Mesno. See Pages 20-22 for the cover story.

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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter

Welcome to July/August Family As I write this I am looking forward to the arrival of our two precious granddaughters, Jane, 3, and Nora, 1. They are bringing their parents with them.

They will be with us several weeks before they return to their home in Bergen, Norway.

Simon, their father, told me this winter, when we were making plans for this summer, that he wants his children to know every corner of our house, just as he knew every corner of his grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes. I love that thought.

The photo here shows Nora crawling up the rocks at Rockport, Massachusetts, in May with Jane leading the way. (They lived in Boston for almost a year while Simon worked there.)

The photo helps to illustrate one of the themes of this issue, kids helping kids. Although Jane isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offering much help to Nora, she is inspiring her to one day get up and walk!

Every child at every age needs to feel signiďŹ cant, and helping other kids can add meaning and purpose to life. See page 20 for the inspiring story of the Parks family.

Thank you to all the people who contributed articles, photos and story ideas for this issue. It is always so great to hear from you!

Please make every effort to support the advertisers in this issue. Their support keeps this magazine free for everyone who requests a subscription.

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Who we are

Volume 10, Issue 4 July/August 2014

Greater Fort Wayne Family Magazine aims to provide parents with helpful information so they can make sound decisions while raising and educating their children. Every child is unique. Please consider your child’s invidvidual development and needs when using parenting information.

Authors’ opinions and advice presented in Greater Fort Wayne Family do not necessarily reflect the opinions of GFW Family and may not be applicable to all children.

We welcome your comments.

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Contributors

Dr. William B. PITTARD

Sally EDINGTON

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Edington is director of Healthier Moms and Babies, based in Fort Wayne. She has worked with pregnant women and new mothers for more than 30 years. Contact her at sedington@ fwmep.edu.

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Erin DOUCETTE Doucette is the presentation editor for KPC Media Group, leading design and layout for several of its publications. She, her husband, Stephen, daughters Ella, 7, and Eva, 4 live in Huntertown.

She can be e-mailed at edoucette@ kpcmedia.com.

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Dr. Terry GAFF Dr. Terry Gaff and his wife Suzie of Kendallville have three children and one grandson. He is a physician in northeast Indiana. Contact him at drgaff@kpcmedia. com or on Facebook.

For many years he has been a columnist for KPC Media Group.

To read past columns go to kpcnews.com/ columnists/terry_gaff.

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Several methods of assisted reproductive technology, Causes such as hormone therapy and in vitro fertilization have When one fertilized egg splits completely in two, increased the number of multiples. With IVF, a number which occurs by chance, identical twins of the same of fertilized eggs can be implanted. gender result. When two or more eggs are released or In the last few years, doctors are reducing the implanted, the babies are fraternal twins. number zygotes they implant, since these super We’ve always known that the tendency to produce pregnancies put both the mother and babies at risk. fraternal twins runs in some families (on the mother’s side), and that women over 30 are more likely to have Diagnosis twins than younger women.

Your provider might hear two or more heartbeats.

Racially, African American women are most likely to The extra hormones in your system could increase the have twins, and Asian women are the lowest incidence of multiples. However, advances in assisted reproductive amount of nausea you feel. Other tip offs could include rapid weight gain or larger than normal uterine growth technologies have enabled many fertility compromised

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for your gestational age. An ultrasound would confirm the diagnosis.

recommend that you start your maternity leave to reduce the risk of preterm delivery.

Care of Mom

Medical care

Each baby a woman carries needs about 300 calories a day beyond Mom’s normal diet. At the same time, more babies mean less room in the stomach and digestive tract. Nutrient dense food is more important than ever, and small meals or grazing may be necessary. Besides fruits, vegetables and grains, foods high in protein and magnesium are very important.

Don’t forget water, water, water — the building block of blood and amniotic fluid.

A woman pregnant with twins at 27 weeks is about the size of full term pregnant woman with one baby. Discuss your employment and exercise routine with your doctor.

Most physicians recommend only gentle workouts, and depending on your other risk factors, may recommend rest instead.

In the last trimester the doctor may

Often doctors want to see mothers with multiples more frequently during the pregnancy than their other patients.

If you have risk factors such as diabetes or hypertension, you might want to ask your doctor if and at what point you might be referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist.

The goal is a full term delivery, but on average, twins are likely to be born around 35 weeks gestation or about five weeks early.

Talk to your doctor about what services are available at the hospital where you’ll deliver. How’s the NICU, and is an anesthesiologist available 24 hours a day? It’s never more important to know the signs of preterm labor and warning signs in pregnancy than when multiples are involved.

You’re likely to have an ultrasound late in

the pregnancy to determine the positions of the babies. Another possibility is a non-stress test, which checks for fetal well-being.

Delivery Twins could both be head down and primed for a vaginal delivery; but there are a number of positions they can assume.

One could be head down, while the other is breach. They could both be breach or transverse — lying sideways. These presentations could result in a C-section. If you’re pregnant with more than triplets or higher order multiples, you will almost surely have a C-section.

But don’t fret! There’s never been more information and medical help available than now if you won the two for one pregnancy lottery!

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REGULAR CHECKUPS

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Children who receive the recommended number of visits in infancy are more likely to be ready for school at the conclusion of the kindergarten school year.

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BY WILLIAM B. PITTARD III The most common parental concerns surrounding preventative care in infancy stem from a few simple misunderstandings, or myths, that have been perpetuated in our society, including: 1. Preventive care is too frequent.

2. Preventative care is too expensive.

3. The benefit of preventative care is too uncertain.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a robust schedule of preventative care visits during early childhood: six visits in the first year, three in the second, two in the third, and one annually thereafter. And without understanding the purpose and benefits of this preventive care, these frequent visits can seem rather excessive. The large time commitment, combined with the costs of these visits, results in many families under utilizing preventative care.

So is preventative care really worth the investment of your family’s time and money?

The short answer is yes. But why?

Preventative care is designed to promote optimal physical, social and cognitive development for children. Children who receive the recommended number of visits in infancy are more likely to be ready for school at the conclusion of the kindergarten school year.

Preventative care has also been attributed to increased time without illness during the preschool years. By increasing wellness time, children have a

greater opportunity for socialization with children and adults, enhanced school readiness, and in the long-term, enriched life success.

Preventative care doesn’t just benefit children.

These frequent visits serve as reminders for parents of safety measures and practices to put into place at home in anticipation of developmental changes such as crawling, walking and climbing. During these visits, pediatricians educate parents on proper nutrition, recommended physical activity and exercise, oral health, television exposure, sleep habits (including positioning), and activities to enhance cognitive development and social skills. This professional guidance is essential in setting the child up for success.

Cost is what holds many parents back from pursuing proper care; however, despite popular belief, preventative care is cost-effective. Lack of preventative care leads to more health problems and hospital emergency department visits, which cost far more in the long run than simply preventing these problems in the first place.

It’s impossible to determine a dollar value for the benefits of well child care. However, the value of improved physical, mental, and social well being represents an improved health status of immeasurable value to both children and our society as a whole. By investing in preventative care, we truly invest in our future. Q

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A DOCTOR’S ADVICE

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BY DR. TERRY GAFF I have been an advocate for vaccines since I learned about them in medical school.

Vaccines work by engaging our immune systems to fight illnesses that we might be exposed to in the future. This is similar to the way a mother’s immunity to some diseases is passed along to her baby at birth.

Unfortunately, that immunity does not last long, even when it is boosted by breastfeeding.

To engage the baby’s immune system as that maternal protection wanes, a series of vaccines is recommended to help more children survive and thrive. However, like almost every r medical treatment, there can be some bad effects as well as the desired effects.

Not only that, sometimes the vaccine does not even cause the recipient to develop immunity. However, the process works well enough to give us a thing called “herd immunity” that includes a majority of people in the population who will not develop the disease thus stopping it from spreading when someone does get sick.

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines will prevent an estimated 322 million illnesses, 21 million hospitalizations, and 732,000 premature deaths throughout the lifetimes of children born during the two decades after the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program began in 1994. In addition, vaccines will save an estimated 295 billion dollars in direct costs and 1.38 trillion dollars in societal costs, according to the analysis.

The Vaccines for Children Program, which provides recommended vaccines to about half the children in the U.S.,, was created in 1993 in response p to a resurgence g of

measles during 1989-1991, caused mostly by a failure to vaccinate uninsured children at the recommended age of 12-15 months.

The VFC provides vaccines to children if they are eligible for Medicaid, are uninsured, or are American Indian or Alaskan native. Children who are underinsured and do not have vaccine coverage are also eligible.

About half of the children in the U.S. receive vaccines through this program.

Over the years, there has been a lot of controversy with emotional evidence about individuals who have had problems that they attributed to vaccinations. A number of well-known celebrities have chosen to use the power of their celebrity status to publicize that controversy.

However, some of the concerns may be eased using large medical datasets that are now freely available online, or soon will be.

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outbreaks” around the world from 2006 to present day.

This information presents a compelling argument against those who think that the vaccinations themselves are dangerous and should be avoided.

Those of us who have experienced the frustration and sadness of watching people be damaged by illnesses that might have been prevented by vaccines (or by other health care or lifestyle choices), look at the risk/benefit ratios and try to come to reasonable conclusions for ourselves and those we care for. We also try to revisit these decisions in an effort to do the most good with the least harm.

Having looked at the data, I still believe strongly that vaccinations save lives and they are our best choice against many diseases, especially viruses. I encourage everyone to protect themselves against all preventable diseases. Q

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BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER The French celebrate Bastille Day on July 14. So that’s as good a reason as any to seek out and enjoy songs in French.

Allons chanter! (Let’s sing!) Allons danser! (Let’s dance!) Apprenons le français! (Let’s learn French!)

The original tunes and traditional favorites are performed by French artists.

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BY ERIN DOUCETTE

Is it just me or did the crazy, cold, snowy winter 1. Canoeing or make this summer seem paddle boating like the best thing that’s STEPHEN DOUCETTE ever happened?

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0' Fhob^l you go. My goal is to check out Jellystone Park in Angola Enjoy every moment and not let the days go by 1' Hnm]hhk hk wondering what we did all summer. I’m making a this year. We’ve been meaning to try it for years and hear bathtub painting summer bucket list, so I can make sure I do it all and the waterpark, lake and all the other amenities are a blast.

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10. Parks

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Canoeing or paddle-boating. We rented a canoe at Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Albion last weekend for something new and different to do. At this park it’s just $20 for the day or $5 per hour. It’s $5 to get into the state park and free to swim in the beaches. They also rent out bigger row boats, paddle boats and kayaks. Fort Wayne Outfitters also rents out canoes for the three rivers that go through Fort Wayne. You can get four hours for just $25.

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Camping. We’ve done this every year for over a decade. If you have kids and you haven’t tried it, I

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TinCaps baseball game in Fort Wayne. It is always fun to go watch a game and sit in this beautiful stadium. And of course the food and drinks are what it’s all about for me.

4)

Holiday World. This year we are trying out Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. It’s about a five-hour drive from northern Fort Wayne. So, to me that’s the perfect getaway — close enough that you could just go for a few days, and not uproot your whole schedule for a week. Not only is it an amusement park, but also a

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waterpark, camping, cabins, and plenty to do in the surrounding area, including Santa Claus-themed sites and a cave you can ride a boat through. Look for my review in the next issue of Family Magazine.

5)

Splash pads. Fort Wayne has several splash pads, including ones at Buckner, Kreager, Shoaff and Headwaters parks. A new one just opened in Albion as well.

These are a great way to cool off and let kids run some summer energy off!

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Playdates. I know my daughter is going to miss her school friends this summer.

And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so good to visit with other moms.

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Movies. To me, summertime is about being outside more and using our electronics less. But at the same time, sitting in an air-conditioned theater after a week of running around outside feels pretty awesome. Cinema Grill is a favorite of ours so we can eat dinner at the same time.

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Outdoor painting/bathtub paints.

These are the reasons Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on Pinterest.

Super easy and doable ideas. Whip up some outdoor paint (for cement) with cornstarch, water and food coloring. Or have your kids do some bath tub painting by mixing up shaving cream and food coloring. Dollar store mufďŹ n tins are perfect paint holders.

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Sprinklers. I have seen some new, really cool sprinklers on the shelves this year. And many of them are about $10. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a low price for ongoing entertainment. Throw some Popsicles in and you are mom of the year. Water balloons will really wow them, but be prepared, they are a lot of prep work and a lot of cleanup.

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SCHOOL SAFETY

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BY REBECCA DAWSON The dark occurrences at Sandy Hook have changed the face of education. Some schools like the Middleton Elementary School outside of Chicago have taken extreme measures like adding technology with the ability to produce background checks in an instant. While others have gone as far as using professional development days to train their staff in active shooting from Military Master Sergeants.

Whatever the source of security may be, one thing remains, U.S. schools are continuing to seek ways to become more secure.

The unfortunate aftermath of Sandy Hook has become a wake-up call for many of our schools. Some of the sweet innocence of preparing for another school day has changed. In the wake of buzzer systems and surveillance cameras, what are parents to do? Are there ways we can help keep our kids safe while also supporting our schools? The answer seems unanimous. Yes! We, as parents, can provide a supporting hand in the well-being of our children. Here are a few 18

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ways to help support your local school’s efforts:

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Train your children to trust and not to be afraid. It remains our responsibility to train our kids regarding fear.

Trust is a basic principle we must all learn.

Educating your kids to trust in place of being afraid can be difficult because people will disappoint and fail us. Learning to get back up, forgive, and move on is an advanced interpersonal skill that needs to be developed. It’s best if we can begin by teaching our kids to trust in us, as parents, and then include other adults like school officials, family members, physicians, etc.

This can be challenging in the midst of a tragedy like Sandy Hook, but necessary for our children to live without fear.

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Limit exposure to stressful and fearful occurrences. A catastrophe like Sandy Hook can be stressful for children.

“The most scared kids (in my classroom) were those that watched (Sandy Hook) all weekend,” shared third grade teacher, Ainsley Patton.

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Your disposition matters. If you portray fear, your children will likely pick up on that vibe. If your kids sense fear from you, they are likely to be fearful.

For parents, greater amounts of trust are necessary because a heartbreak like Sandy Hook can initiate fear.

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Share your concerns with your school. You have a voice and need to advocate for your family. “Speak up if you see something that needs to change,” added Mrs. Patton.

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Teach your children the importance of obeying authority and following rules.

These principles apply to all situations, “not just life-threatening instances,” reminds Principal Ra’Chelle Spearman of Imagine Schools on Broadway, a year-round K-5 school, in Ft. Wayne.

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Get more involved! Parent volunteers can assist with lunch and recess duty as well as monitor hallways. Tom Ray, principal at Washington Stem Academy in Warsaw suggests adapting national

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programs that model usage of parent volunteers like Watch DOGS. WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) is a volunteer service program where fathers, grandfathers, and step-fathers perform a variety of school activities once a year. Nonetheless, a national program is not necessary to get involved.

Ask your local school how you can help.

the building.” Their walk also includes praying over every school bus, school bus driver, and each child riding the bus. Prayer may have been taken out of the schools, but no one can stop praying from occurring within your home. Check with your local school administers or school board for wisdom in how you might apply a Prayer Walk for your school.

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Offer reassurance. Your child needs your reassurance that they are safe.

Coleman Elementary Principal, Cindy Araway, added, “Reassure your children that as a parent you would never put them in a situation that was not safe. Every morning hug and kiss them, and tell them you love them. Then send them to school.”

Organize a Prayer Walk for your school. Elementary secretary Coralee Dawson encouraged parents and community members to arrange a prayer walk around their school building. “In our community, we have been doing this for 20 years.

Praying over the staff and children within

Help your kids understand the importance of following safety protocol. “Parents can talk about real-life situations, such as Sandy Hook, at home along with explaining to students the importance of practicing procedures,” offered Principal Spearman.

Continue to teach your kids kindness, respectfulness, and responsibility. Mrs. Patton stressed the importance of training your children, “This is a big key! Helping students know that they are responsible for their own actions is important. A lot of kids don’t see

right choices being modeled.” Teach your kids to choose what’s right. Once a week the students and staff at Washington Stem Academy in Warsaw meet for a schoolwide pep rally called “Gathering” centered around ways to behave and address expectations. Even if your school does not offer a “Gathering,” nothing is stopping you from training your children in these qualities.

Attending a normal school day has changed, but in the face of change much remains the same. For years, schools across our country have daily practiced planned procedures in ways to keep our kids safe like fire prevention drills, tornado drills, and lock down measures. Principal Ra’Chelle Spearman stated, “We are fully aware that no matter how much you plan, there are situations that you could never prepare for, such as the Sandy Hook situation.” In light of that, the best way to protect our children is to support our local schools by being involved. Q

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Waiting for Mesno was the John and Tiffany Parks family of rural Noble County.

John and some of their sons have volunteered on several mission trips.

Tiffany, who hadn’t yet been on a mission trip, volunteered to work in an orphanage in Haiti in 2013. But the mission trip was canceled because not enough people signed up. God’s plan was for the entire Parks family to be involved in a Haiti mission here in Indiana.

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When Tiffany learned about Ray of Hope, after the Haiti mission trip was canceled, she saw it as “an awesome opportunity to help others and show God’s love.”

The website rayofhopemm.com has photos of children with medical problems that can be corrected by traveling to the U.S. for surgery.

In Haiti, Mesenord (his shortened name is pronounced “Mez No”) had come to the clinic where Dr. Matt Hicks of Fort Wayne was volunteering.

The Parks’ son Wade, 10 at the time, chose Mesno from the website. Because of severe scoliosis (curved spine), Mesno, 13 at the time, was the same height as the Parks’ youngest son, Sawyer, age 3 at the time.

Mesno arrived in the Parks home on April 25, 2013. The Parks family

only knew a few details about Mesno: He lived with his uncle, has a brother and a sister and parents who live in the mountains and he had no running water or electricity in his home.

Mesno, who speaks Haitian Creole, understood only a little English when he arrived. His surgery was Oct. 24, but he had to wear a brace until May so that is why his return home was delayed for so many months.

“Communicating was hard at the beginning,” Tiffany said. “Mesno is all boy. He always pushes the limits.”

Mesno, who returned to Haiti June 9, will come back in a year for a few weeks for check ups.

“His breathing is better,” Tiffany said during an interview in May. See MESNO page 22

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Caring actions are a building block From mentoring, to fund raising, to assisting with care for siblings — every child at every age needs to feel significant. Helping other kids can be a good way to help children grow.

In 1990, Search Institute released a framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which identifies a set of skills, experiences, relationships and behaviors that enable young people to develop into successful adults.

Data collected from Search Institute surveys of more than 4 million children and youth from all backgrounds and situations has consistently demonstrated that the more Developmental Assets young people acquire, the better their chances

of succeeding in school and becoming happy, healthy and contributing members of society.

For example, for children ages 3-5, “building block” No. 9. states, “The child has opportunities to perform simple but meaningful and caring actions for others.”

Caring for others can and should relate to people outside the child’s immediate family.

Building block No. 34 states, “The child begins to learn about her or his own cultural identity and to show acceptance of people who are racially, physically, culturally or ethnically different from her or him.”

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“The pressure is off his lungs.” The surgery added 3/4 inch to his height.

As he pulled on some soccer socks, Mesno said he feels good.

Tiffany said Mesno’s departure will be the hardest on Wade because they “definitely have a brother relationship.”

Tiffany knows that as their sons grow older, the impact of their time with Mesno will increase and they will better understand the differences in culture and how good things are for them here.

Wade said having Mesno here helped him realize how lucky he is. “Instead of wasting time wishing for bigger and better things we need to take time to be grateful for what we have,” Tiffany said.

The Parks family plans to open their home to another Ray of Hope child some time in the future.

“The best part for me is knowing that we were able to be a part of giving him a better life,” Tiffany said. “His journey here in the U.S. has had many bumps in the road but God saw him through. We know good bye is going to be tough but we are grateful we were chosen to help him.” Q

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BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER Hajira Khan is the owner of Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne, 11627 Coldwater Road. When she and her husband Dr. Zubair Khan moved to Fort Wayne from Chicago, they could not ďŹ nd the kind of care they wanted for their children, so they opened Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne in November 2013.

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BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY: 1426 W 300 N, Albion; 260-636-7383; www.blackpine.org; sanctuary for captive-raised exotic animals such as lions, tigers, primates and birds “for the rest of their lives.” Staff-guided tours daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Labor Day. Admission charged.

CHAIN O’LAKES STATE PARK: 2355 E. 75 S, Albion; 260636-2654; www.dnr.IN.gov; camping, swimming, picnic areas, boat and cabin rental, 10 hiking trails. Admission at the park entrance.

GENE STRATTONPORTER STATE HISTORIC SITE: 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City; 260-854-3790; www.genestratton-porter.com ; open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Tours begin on the hour. See the famous naturalist-author’s “Cabin at Wildflower Woods” on Sylvan Lake and her gardens.

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MIDAMERICA WINDMILL MUSEUM: 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville; 260-347-2334; www.midamericawindmillmuseum.org; 53 windmills dot the grounds with exhibits and artifacts on the history of wind power. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission charged.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM: 215 W. Main St., Albion; 260-6363929. Exhibits and artifacts of Noble County’s history in the 1876 jail, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUM: U.S. 33 and Indiana 109, Wolf Lake. Exhibits of medical equipment, nurses’ uniforms, and restored rooms in the 1930 hospital building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission charged.

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3-4 — Garrett Heritage Days, Eastside Park, Garrett, with fireworks on the 4th, 357-3133.

4 — Fun Days antique tractor show, 9th Street, downtown Auburn, 837-7930.

5 — Community fireworks 4th of July Celebration, Auburn Auction Park, Auburn, 927-9797.

5 — Hamilton Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, downtown Hamilton and at Hamilton Lake, hamiltonindiana.org.

6 — 40th anniversary celebration, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, 925-1444.

24-26 — St. Joe Pickle Festival, St. Joe, 337-5461.

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2 — Ashley Hudson Festival, S.R. 4, Ashley and Hudson, 587-3300, 587-9118.

9 — Butler Days Festival, Butler, 908-5344, 444-9554.

23 — Hamilton Summer Festival, downtown Hamilton and Hamilton Lake, 668-9012 or hamiltonindiana.org.

24 — Garage Tour, six locations, NATMUS and ACD Festival event, 925-9100, 925-3600.

26-28 — 39th annual Hoosier Tour, ACD Festival event, 925-3600 or acdfestival.org.

27-31 — Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction, Swap Meet and Car Corral, Auburn Auction Park, Auburn, 927-9797 or auctionsamerica.com.

28-31 — Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, numerous events throughout Auburn and scattered around DeKalb County, acdfestival.org.

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22-27 — DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, downtown Auburn and DeKalb County Fairgrounds, Auburn, 925-1834 or dekalbcountyfair.org.

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4 — Fourth of July celebration, Topeka.

5-12 — LaGrange County 4-H Fair, LaGrange Fairgrounds, LaGrange.

18-19 — Reminiscences of Shipshewana, downtown Shipshewana.

19 — National Day of the Cowboy, David Rogers Memorial Park, LaGrange.

25-26 — Old Fashion Farming Day, Merv and Edna Yoder farm, 6450 W. C.R. 275N, Shipshewana.

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7-10 — 33rd Annual Steam and Gas Show, LaGrange County Fairgrounds, LaGrange.

9 — Civil War History Day, Courthouse Square, LaGrange.

23 — David Rogers Country Fair, David Rogers Memorial Park, 2355 W. 550S, Wolcottville.

30 — LaGrange Road Race, course begins at Lakeland High School, LaGrange.

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19-20— Indian Summer Days, Town Square, Howe.

20 — Honeyville Quilt Auction, Borntreger Residence, 4110 S. C.R. 1000W, Millersburg.

27 — Standardbred horse auction, Shipshewana Auction, 345 Morton S, Shipshewana.

30 — 109th Annual Corn School Street Fair, downtown LaGrange (continues through Oct. 4).

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3 — Fireworks, (rain date July 5), Albion, Albion Parks Department, 636-2246.

4 — Kendallville 4th of July, fireworks at dusk, Bixler Lake Park.

5 — Fireworks, Sylvan Lake, Rome City, 854-4788.

12-20 — Noble County Community Fair, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, noblecountyfair.org 18-20 — Cromwell Days, Cromwell, 856-2108 or email at clerkcro@ligtel.com.

19 — KPC Sprint Distance Triathlon For Newspapers In Education, Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville, kpctriathlon.com.

26 — Summer Fest, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Albion, 636-7383.

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2 — Nobleman Triathlon, Chain O’ Lakes State Park, Albion, VeepRaces.

2 — Kid City, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, kidcity@kpcmedia.com.

16 — Lions & Tigers & Hot Rods, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Albion, 636-7383.

16-17 — Chatutauqua Days, Gene StrattonPorter State Historic Site, C.R. 850N, Rome City, genestratton-porter.com.

28-31 — Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association, Tri-State Fall Bluegrass Festival, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, nibga. com.

29- Sept. 1 — Marshmallow Festival, downtown Ligonier, marshmallowfestival.com.

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6-7 — Stone’s Trace Historical, Ligonier, stonestrace.com.

20-12 — Harvest Festival, Albion, 740-8692.

27 — Fall Fest, Green Center Community Building, Green Center, 636-2750.

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1-3 and 8-10 — Builder’s Parade, selected sites in northeast Indiana, ba-ni.com.

9 — All-Night Star Spectacular, Pokagon State Park, CCC Shelter, in.gov/dnr.

9-10 — Sand Sculpture Demonstration, Pokagon State Park main beach, third basin, Lake James, in.gov/dnr.

16 — Art at Satek Winery, 6208 N. VanGuilder Road, Fremont, satekwinery.com.

17 — Reflections on Lake Pleasant, 101lakestrust.org.

19 — Old 27 Car Tour, downtown Angola, old27tour.com.

23 — The Bulldogs outdoor concert, Commons Park, John Street, angolain.org.

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3 – Music Americana, Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne St., Angola, angolain. org.

4 — Angola Independence Day celebration, downtown Angola parade, activities in Commons Park, John Street, fireworks at dusk. angolain.org.

5 — Hamilton Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, downtown Hamilton and at Hamilton Lake, hamiltonindiana.org.

5 — Lake James Flotilla, boat parade originates at Potawatomi Inn beach, Pokagon State Park. lakejames.org.

5 — Lake James Fireworks, first basin of Lake James, dusk. lakejames.org.

11-12 — Angola Balloons Aloft, Tri-State Steuben County Municipal Airport, U.S. 20 West, angolaballoonsaloft.com.

11-12 — Fremont MusicFest, downtown Fremont, with fireworks on July 12 at Fremont Moose Lodge, fremontchamber.org.

19-25 — Steuben County 4-H Fair, Steuben County 4-H Fairgrounds on Crooked Lake, C.R. 175N, Angola, extension.purdue.edu/ steuben.

26 — Lake James Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show, C.R. 300W at Jimmerson Creek, indianaacbs.com.

26-27 — Old Mill Shoppes and Art Gallery Festival, 6770 E. C.R. 750N, Fremont. oldmillshoppes.com.

26-27 — Vermont Settlement Festival, downtown Orland and town park, lakes101. org.

30-Aug. 2 — Downtown Angola Summerfest, downtown Angola, goangolain.com.

21 — Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Splash In, Pokagon State Park, Potawatomi Inn beach, first basin, Lake James, seaplanepilots. org/inspa.

26-28 — Autumn in Angola, downtown Angola, goangolain.com.

26-28 — Angola Civil War Days, Commons Park (near Selman Timberframe Pavilion) angolacivilwardays.com.

27 — Autumn Harvest Hoedown, Pokagon State Park, CCC Shelter, in.gov/dnr.

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Other unique, family-focused events are: • The beautiful Balloons Aloft at the airport July 10.

• Vermont Settlement Days in Orland in July.

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Building relationships needs to start in high school and continue through college because relationships often result in recommendations, scholarships and even job offers.

When applying to college, having recommendations from teachers, counselors or employers who truly know a student are critical. It might sound like a great idea to have a friend of a friend who is an alum of your school of choice write a letter, but an impersonal letter won’t impress the admission committee. Find someone who can honestly comment on a student’s strengths, weaknesses and contributions they can make to campus.

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admission representative to a high school, who is typically responsible for reviewing applications from that high school and making recommendations on which students might be the best fit for the institution. It is their job to get to know students, but getting to know the admissions rep can benefit the student. After meeting the college representative, students can show sincere interest in the school by sending a thank you note or email and attending events they are invited to. An occasional follow up question or notification of any accomplishments students have achieved since filing their application is fine. But there’s a fine line between following up and overdoing it — students need a good reason to contact the admission representative.

During the financial aid process, it is also important to keep in contact with the admission counselor. If there are questions about a student’s financial aid package, the counselor can act as a liaison to the financial

aid office. Some counselors will even advocate for a student during that process if they really believe the student will enroll with the right financial aid package.

The National Study of Student Engagement confirms that students who build relationships with a faculty or staff member on campus are more likely to feel engaged (a part of) campus, and therefore more likely to stay and complete a degree.

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ONGOING EVENTS The Butterfly Effect Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. The magic of live butterflies. Enjoy a beautiful array of large exotic species within the display tent, butterflies native to habitats from South America to Africa and Asia. This year, the conservatory examines ‘the butterfly effect’ concept from chaos theory, that even a small action in one place can significantly affect people and systems far removed.

Conservatory guests are encouraged to consider the ripple effect of their own choices and actions in the unpredictable dimension of their sphere of influence. Call 427-6440.

Animal Sanctuary Tours 10 a.m. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. 300 N., Albion. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff guided tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Hours for Saturdays and Sundays are 10 a.m. .to 3 p.m. Admission charged. Senior discounts on Tuesdays. Call 636-7383.

Old Time Popcorn Stand Old Time Popcorn Stand, corner Main and William streets, Kendallville. Community fundraiser is 5-8:30 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Outdoor Living Center • • • • • • • •

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TUESDAY, JULY 1 Knitters Group 5:30 p.m. Fremont Public Library, 1004 W. Toledo St., Fremont. Bi-monthly knitting group, newcomers welcome.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 Farmers Market 8 a.m. Austin Park, South Milford. Produce, baked goods, jam and jellies, plants and more. No fee or registration required. Call Katie at 351-2011.

Miami Indian Heritage Days 1 p.m. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Open the first Saturday of every month May-November. More info at fwhistorycenter.com.

MONDAY, JULY 7 CAA Dramagination 9 a.m. IPFW Kettler Hall Studio Theatre, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Use your imagination and tell your story to an audience while exploring acting, directing and playwriting. Develop characters while learning movement and vocal techniques in an exciting atmosphere. Class is led by IPFW graduate Gloria Minnich, an actress and professional acting instructor and features a final performance Friday night in Studio Theatre.

Grades K-3. Call 481-6977.

CAA Youth Drama 10:30 a.m. IPFW Kettler Hall Studio Theatre,

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Calendar 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Learn to act on a real stage. Small class size provides one-on-one interaction and a true ensemble feeling.

Class is led by IPFW graduate Gloria Minnich, an actress and professional acting instructor and features a final performance Friday night in Studio Theatre. Grades 4-7. Call 481-6977.

Abstract Art 1 p.m. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne.

Students will learn about abstract art and study different abstract artists.

Students will create their own abstract art through different media. This class is a combination of 2D and 3D art. All supplies provided. Please bring a paint smock. Class will be taught by IPFW art education major Morgan McClarnon. Monday-Friday, July 7-11. Call 481-6977.

TUESDAY, JULY 8 Taiko for Teens 2 p.m. Allen County Library Aboite Branch, 5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. Learn to play the rhythms of Taiko, a Japanese drumming art of music, movement, and form. Call 421-1310.

THURSDAY, JULY 10 Taiko for Teens 2 p.m. Allen County Library Grabill Branch, 13521 State Street, Grabill.

Experience a Japanese drumming circle. Call 421-1325.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 Three Rivers Festival The Three Rivers Festival is July 11-19. For details see threeriversfestival.org.

MONDAY, JULY 14 CAA Photoshop: Creating Digital Images 1 p.m. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne.

Understand the tools and potential of Photoshop by manipulating photos and producing your own CD covers, book jackets or movie posters. Create digital images based on your own drawings and creativity from comic book style to abstract digital paintings. This class will be taught by IPFW fine arts faculty member Allen Etter. Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 2014 Visual Arts Building, room 211, grades 6-12. Call 481-6977.

CAA Theatre Masters 3 p.m. IPFW Kettler Hall Studio Theatre, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Gain confidence in your performing abilities. Learn acting and audition techniques and how to approach a cold reading. Build skills in character and relationships through monologues and scenes. Master your voice by learning theatrical industry standard exercises. Class is led by IPFW graduate Gloria Minnich, an actress and professional acting instructor and features a final performance Friday night in Studio Theatre. Grades 8-12.

Call 481-6977.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 Family Fun Day 10 a.m. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Family fun time at the Conservatory during the Three Rivers Festival. Giant inflatable slide, moonwalk, boat ride in the paddle pond (height/age restrictions may apply). Explore a FWFD fire truck, do the twist or hula hoop at the bubble dance party, get a balloon animal, make some crafts and play games. Call 427-6440.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 KPC Triathlon 7:30 a.m. Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville. See kpctriathlon.com Star Gazing & Night Hike 9 p.m. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. The site’s naturalist will lead guests through Sower’s Woods to introduce them to the creatures of the night. Bats, owls, moths and other

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critters may make an appearance. Depending upon the clarity of the sky, star gazing will be available to identify major constellations, satellites and other celestial bodies by telescope thanks to Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. Bring binoculars for a closer view of the stars. Call 854-3790.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Habitat for Humanity Auction 3:30 p.m. LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity 19th annual fund-raising auction at the Shipshewana Auction Barn. Quilt auction beginning at 5 p.m. Board of directors’ queen-sized quilt is a burgundy, blue and tan masterpiece called “Star in Heaven.” Food choices will be plentiful. At 11 a.m. a sandwich line will open, with the haystack supper beginning at 4 p.m. LaGrange Habitat has partnered with 34 families who have housing need through its home-building and “A Brush With Kindness” programs. More information: 463-8519 or 888-278-9329 or lagrangehabitat.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Kid City Free interactive learning fair at the Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville. See ad on Page 3.

CAA Pop, Popcorn and Painting 6:30 p.m. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Kids can explore their creative side and snack on popcorn while guided through step-by-step to create a masterpiece on canvas with acrylic paints. Ages 7 and above. Parents are welcome to attend with their child for an additional fee. All supplies provided.

Bring a paint smock. Class will be taught by IPFW art education major Morgan McClarnon.

Visual Arts Building, Room 118. Grades 2-8.

Call 481-6977.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Chautauqua Days Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Celebrate Gene Stratton-Porter’s birthday with Chautauqua Days.

Festival activities include tasty food, birthday cake, live music and other entertainment. Artisans at work, classic automobiles, hand-crafted items.

Crafts and games for families, as well. Two afternoons filled with family fun, learning and more.

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BICYCLE SHOPS Moe’s Bikes and More 115 N. Main St. Ste 105, Auburn 260-925-6755

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CANOE RENTAL Mongo River Run www.paddlemongo.com 260-336-2574

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What’s Your Piece of the Puzzle? www.dfnc.org • webmail@dfnc.org

EDUCATION Dekko Foundation • before5.org

GARABAGE SERVICE Noble County Disposal www.NCDisposal.com 1973 E US 6, Kendallville • 800-292-9098

GOLF Lake James Golf Course www.golflakejames.com 1445 W. 275 N., Angola • 260-833-3967

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BULK FOODS E & S Sales LLC 1265 N. St. Rd. 5, Shipshewana, IN • 260-768-4736

CAMPING Captain Carl’s Buck Lake Ranch www.bucklakeranch.com 2705 W. Buck Lake Rd., Angola 260-665-6699 Fish Lake Family Resort www.fishlakefamilyresort.com 7260 N. Fremont Rd., Fremont 260-495-3081

Hot Rod Golf Carts www.hotcarts.com 935 N. 275 W., Angola, IN • 260-668-5588

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Early Childhood Alliance 800-423-1498 childcareindiana.org

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Korte Does It All www.kortedoesitall.com • 800-777-2427

HOME FURNISHINGS Not Too Shabby www.nottooshabbyshop.net 40 N. Public Square, Angola 260-667-7200 Sanborns’ For Your Home www.sanbornsforyourhomeangola.com 1990 W. Maumee St., Angola, IN 260-665-3361

Crescent Avenue Weekday School 1232 Crecent Ave., Fort Wayne 260-423-4718

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Wayside Furniture www.waysidefurniturein.com 2007 N. Wayne St., Angola 260-665-3121

HOSPITALS Cameron Memorial Community Hospitaz www.CameronMCH.com 416 E. Maumee St., Angola, IN 800-942-9583

FAMILY RESOURCES RENTAL EQUIPMENT

HOSPITALS Lutheran Hosptial www.lutheranhosptial.com

Taylor Rental www.taylorrentalusa.com 2224 St Rd 8, Auburn • 260-925-3000

Parkview Health • www.parkview.com

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MUSEUMS Auburn Cord Duesenburg Museum www.automobilemuseum.org 1600 Wayne St., Auburn • 260-925-1444

We Hop www.wehopangola.com 825 N. Wayne St., Angola • 260-665-7070

VOLLEYBALL CAMP Dick Powers Valleyball www.powersvolleyball.com Fremont, IN 260-267-5119

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ORTHOPEDICS Fort Wayne Orthopedics www.fwortho.com 7601 jefferson blvd., Fort Wayne 260-436-8686

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Mitchell’s Men Clothing 180 Public Square, Angola • 260-665-6903 Lyn-Maree’s Boutique www.lyn-marees.com 129 E 9th St., Auburn • 260-908-1391

PARTY SUPPLY Taylor Rental Party Plus www.taylorrentalusa.com 2224 St Rd 8, Auburn • 260-925-3000

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TOURISM DeKalb County Visitors Bureau www.dekalbcvb.org 500 S. Grandstaff Ave, Auburn 260-927-1499 Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitnoblecounty.com 122 S. Main St., Kendallville • 877-202-5761

Briali Vineyards www.brialivinyards.com 102 St. Rd. 120, Fremont, IN 260-495-1919

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Steuben County Tourism Bureau www.lakes101.org 430 N. Wayne St., Angola • 800-252-3101

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ZOOS Indianapolis Zoo www.indianapoliszoo.com 1200 S Washington St., Indianapolis 317-630-2035

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