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Contents

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Expecting moms need to be up on vaccines

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Family Travel Review: Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari and Lake Rudolph Campground

Life Steps 10

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EXPECTING

Vaccines help keep mom, baby healthy

Humor Helps

BABIES | 0-1 YEARS

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Colic: Try these easy solutions 14

TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARS

Kids need a fully present parent 16

TYKES | 4-8 YEARS

Lake Rudolph, Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari a blast 18

PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARS

Undiagnosed vision problems can affect learning 26

TEENS | 13-18 YEARS

Finding money for college: Begin early 4

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FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY

Local families share their funny stories

On the Cover COVER PHOTO by Cathy Linsenmayer at the Boys & Girls Club on Fairfield Street in Fort Wayne.

Contents & Recipe

Special features 11 19 19 20

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Infant stress linked to future behavior problems Cyber bullying: Don’t take it lightly IYI video includes Internet safety tips Brighter futures are offshoot of STEM: Science, technology, engineering, math essential for economic growth STEM learning way of life at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne Artkick helps kids to start loving art Indiana Nonprofit Summit Oct. 1-2 Report: 9,000-plus public school bullying cases

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Activities for you and your family

Stuffed pasta is easy to make ahead October is National Pasta Month. Celebrate with this recipe: Sensational Stuffed Shells. Easy to make ahead and reheat for a week night meal, this stuffed shells recipe will have your whole family eating shrimp and spinach!

By disguising healthy protein and vegetables, adults and kids can all be happy with dinner!

INGREDIENTS: • 16 jumbo pasta shells (plus a few extra to allow for breakages) • 8 oz. spinach leaves, well-washed • 1 (15 oz.) container part-skim ricotta • 4 oz. frozen, cooked shrimp, maZp^] Zg] Ûg^er \ahii^] • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano or Italian herb mix • * M[li' Ûg^er \ahii^] `Zkeb\ • 2 eggs • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes with garlic and basil • 1/3 cup/1 oz. grated Parmigiano Reggiano

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shells according to package directions.

Drain, rinse under cold water and reserve.

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In a bowl, combine ricotta,

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chopped shrimp, spinach, oregano, garlic and eggs.

Season with salt and pepper.

Stuff the shells with the ricotta mixture.

Pour the tomatoes into a 9” x 12” baking dish. Place the stuffed shells into the baking dish on top of the sauce with the open side of each shell facing up.

Sprinkle with Parmigiano and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe courtesy of the National Pasta Association

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Editor’s letter

Welcome to the September/October Family!

The focus of this issue is STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — the subjects that hold the key to promising careers for many students. As you grow in your understanding of STEM you will see how those subjects affect each one of us in our day to day lives.

No age is too young to introduce children to STEM concepts.

For example, watching the birds at the bird feeder, discussing birds and what they do and learning more about their varieties, habitats and migrations are all STEM-related activities that can have positive impact on academic success, future careers and overall enjoyment of life.

Branching out from STEM, we have many other important topic areas in this issue. No matter what age your children or grandchildren are, please be sure to read Becky Calhoun’s article about marijuana facts and myths. Study after study confirms marijuana’s great harm to the growing brain. The more parents know the better they can truthfully and convincingly impart this information to their children. Despite what you may think, teens do listen to their parents. They watch them, too, beginning the moment they are born. Actions always speak louder than words.

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Contributors

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Brittany OLER Oler is the marketing director of Kids Email. She provides tools and information to help parents keep their kids safe online. More information at helpguide.org/ f^gmZe([neerbg`'amf Zg] Zelh db]l^fZbe'hk`' Sheldon LAUBE

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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.

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Rebecca CALHOUN Calhoun is executive director of Drug Free Noble County.

Contact her at rdcalhoun@dfnc.org and/or visit dfnc.org to find “your piece of the puzzle.”

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Expecting

PREGNANCY CHECKUPS

Vaccines help keep mom, baby

healthy

Visit CDC’s website at cdc.gov for more information.

Or get an answer to your specific question by e-mailing cdcinfo@cdc. gov or calling 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).

This information is from cdc.gov.

Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on routine adult vaccines. This will help protect her and her child. Live vaccines should be given CHELSEA RITTENHOUSE a month or more SON GRADY an`l <a^el^Z Kbmm^gahnl^ Zg] a^k ng[hkg [Z[r' <a^el^Z Zg] a^k before pregnancy.

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A mother’s Tdap vaccine immunity is passed along to her baby during Women should get adult tetanus, diphtheria pregnancy. This will protect the baby from some and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) during each diseases during the first few months of life until the pregnancy. Ideally, the vaccine should be given baby can get vaccinated. between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Flu vaccine It is safe, and very important, for a pregnant woman to receive the inactivated flu vaccine. A pregnant woman who gets the flu is at risk for serious complications and hospitalization. To learn more about preventing the flu, visit the CDC website at cdc.gov/flu.

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Travel Many vaccine-preventable diseases, rarely seen in the United States, are still common in other parts of the world. A pregnant woman planning international travel should talk to her health professional about vaccines. Information about vaccines can be found at CDC’s traveler’s health website at cdc.gov/travel.

Babies

Infant stress linked to future behavior problems Studies indicate infants’ brains react to external stresses, even while they sleep. Things like domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events can influence a person’s behavior later in life — even if they don’t have any conscious memory of the original stress.

Researcher and infant mental health specialist Julie Ribaudo said “toxic stresses” can result in many different problems, including attention and learning disorders, depression and anxiety, and even mood and anger regulation.

“It’s sort of like the best-kept secret of why America is so violent,” she said. “It’s because we really don’t take good care of our children at a national, policy level.”

The problem is especially serious with families in poverty who experience economic and other social stresses every day, Ribaudo added. “If we can first admit as a society that infants and toddlers are adversely effected by their experiences, and sort of not protect ourselves from the pain of that, then we can begin to look at public policy, funding and training that can alter the course,” she said.

A study published in the journal “Early Human Development” found that massage therapy reduces stress in premature infants, in addition to aiding in the development of their nervous systems.

Childhood vaccines Pregnancy is a good time to learn about childhood vaccines. Parents-to-be can learn more about childhood vaccines from the CDC parents guide and from the child and adolescent vaccination schedules. This information can be downloaded and printed at cdc.gov/vaccines.

After pregnancy It is safe for a woman to receive routine vaccines right after giving birth, even while she is breastfeeding. A woman who has not received the new vaccine for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) should be vaccinated right after delivery.

Vaccinating a new mother against pertussis (whooping cough) reduces the risk to her infant too. Also, a woman who is not immune to measles, mumps and rubella and/or varicella (chicken pox) should be vaccinated before leaving the hospital. If inactivated influenza vaccine was not given during pregnancy, a woman should receive it now because it will protect her infant. LAIV may be an option.

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Babies

NEWBORN CARE

Colic: Try these easy

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When dealing with a colicky baby, mothers suffer just as much as their little ones; calming a seemingly inconsolable infant can be frustrating, and mothers will do anything to soothe symptoms Roshan Kaderali

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BY ROSHAN KADERALI Crying is a baby’s way of letting us know something is wrong. When the crying becomes excessive and lasts for longer than three hours a day, it may be a sign that you have a colicky baby on your hands.

When dealing with a colicky baby, mothers suffer just as much as their little ones; calming a seemingly inconsolable infant can be frustrating, and mothers will do anything to soothe symptoms, even if it means staying up all hours of the night.

Whether you are new to motherhood or you are already a mother of four, it can be hard to know exactly what to do when colic strikes.

Luckily, there are some easy solutions to help ease your baby’s pain and discomfort and help bring bliss back into the home!

WHITE NOISE: Sometimes, all it takes to soothe a colicky infant is a little bit of white noise. The most popular white noise used to relax a baby during colicky periods is the vacuum; however a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the shower or other household appliances have also been effective.

MASSAGE AND SWADDLE: Some soothing contact can change a baby’s whole mood. Try massaging them gently, or wrapping them tightly in a blanket to provide a safe, relaxing environment similar to the snug feeling your baby was used to inside the womb.

Likewise, holding the baby will provide a similar

feeling, and if one position does not work, try shifting to another.

EASE A GASSY TUMMY: Colicky babies tend to swallow air while crying, which can result in painful gassiness. Try a natural supplement, gripe water or antigas drops containing herbs such as ginger, dill or fennel, which settle the stomach and help relax cramping muscles, while also being safe for your baby.

KEEP AN EYE ON BABY’S DIET: Intolerance to certain foods or ingredients may upset your baby and cause tummy troubles as well. If you are breastfeeding, try switching out certain foods from your diet to see how your baby reacts. If your baby is on formula, it may be beneficial to switch to one with different ingredients — just be sure to talk to your baby’s doctor before making any significant dietary changes. Q

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TECHNOLOGY & RELATIONSHIPS

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Just as a child’s body needs good nutrition to grow in a healthy way, a child’s brain needs meaningful interactions and conversations to support and nurture brain development.

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BY LANISSA MAGGERT We have all been there, sitting across the table from people when they become distracted by a smart phone and quickly become disengaged. As they check their phones to receive a text message or connect to one of the many apps downloaded onto their mobile device, they often become unaware of the people around them.

So, what message does this send? How does it make us feel? Generally, we feel unimportant, disrespected and annoyed. We get the message that we are not as interesting or as valued as the person or information coming through their phones. As parents, this is not what we want our children to feel — that we can’t put down our mobile devices to spend time with them.

We have learned from research that the face-toface, relationship-based interactions are how young children — especially birth to age 3 — develop important social, emotional, language and cognitive

skills. These early skills prepare them for school and ultimately help them to be successful in life.

Infant and toddlers are learning the important lesson of trust. They learn very early in infancy about who they can count on to meet their basic needs. They learn that when they are hungry and cry, their loving adult will promptly respond and feed them. As they become toddlers and enjoy being more independent, they still count on the relationship and trust formed between them and their parent to be consistent.

If they fall, they are helped up.

If they point excitedly to a dog across the street,

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They need a fully present parent to smile and point with them and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You see that little brown dog over there!â&#x20AC;? Young children learn through their everyday experiences and interactions, including mealtimes, bathing or running errands.

It is unclear how much of a lifelong impact a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smartphone use will have on a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall development.

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If parents are engaged with their smartphones and not their child, they are missing these critical opportunities.

When parents are focused on a mobile device, their interactions with their children often become less frequent, less meaningful, or even nonexistent.

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Its parent newsletter provides helpful articles and links on a wide variety of topics.

Sign up for the newsletter at ECAlliance. org.

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Tykes

TRAVEL REVIEW

Lake Rudolph, Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari

a blast!

BY ERIN DOUCETTE Recently we spent two nights in Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana. The campground is next to, and provides shuttle service to, Holiday World amusement park and Splashin’ Safari water park. And by next to, I mean very, very close. In fact, one of the giant roller coasters veers down right above some of the cabins and over the campground lake.

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Upon arrival, we noticed that the golf cart rentals were booming — so we decided we would get one. I highly recommend it — the campground is sizable, so you may really want it if you need to run to the camp store or do any of the other camp activities. And I dare you to find someone who says they don’t like riding in one.

As for camp activities, there are many. There is a pool and kiddie pool, Santa’s Splash Down Waterpark, including two huge water slides and one giant inflatable with three slides, a pizza and ice cream restaurant (which delivers), mini golf, fishing, kayak, paddleboat and rowboat rentals, playgrounds, basketball courts, a game room and trails.

Our kids also did a gem mining session. And many activities are scheduled — such as an outdoor movie and crafts.

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Christmas Cabins.

The cabin set the tone for the whole trip — in one word, it was smart. The loft had a very short ceiling and high rail, so I was never worried about my kids playing up there. In fact, I think they could have just been happy to play there for the entire trip.

The cabin has tons of storage, a full working kitchen with everything you need and a small living room and bar with four stools. But once you see the huge deck, you’ll want to spend all your time there.

The RVs look very nice, and you can see photos of the interior online. They are slightly cheaper, so they are a good option.

I do think the cabins have a nicer outdoor area with the deck, and they are perfect to share between two families.

Holiday World/Splashin’ Safari When I mentioned to people I was going to Holiday World, a common remark was that they loved it there. And one person mentioned that is very clean and well-kept. I thought, wow, it’s so clean that it left an impression? But they were right, it is really clean. I didn’t see a speck of trash on the ground.

I really love all the wristbands we used.

You essentially have nothing to carry around between water park rides. You can get one loaded with money — they simply scan it anytime you need to spend money.

Our locker key was also a wristband that you wave, then your locker pops open.

Our kids got wristbands showing their height and parents’ phone number.

Another favorite perk of the park were the free drink stations. They were called Oasises and featured all kinds of soft drinks, lemonade and water. It was so great that every time we needed a drink, they were FREE and always close by.

Sunblock is also free there. Again, no need to tote anything around with you.

There were stations with huge bottles (think giant ketchup dispensers) with free sunscreen.

here — 10 huge water slides. I loved the Wildebeest, which is the world’s second longest water coaster, and the ZOOMbabwe, which is the world’s largest enclosed water slide. The Mammoth was definitely thrilling, too. It is the world’s longest water coaster. My daughter vowed she will never ride that one again — a little too scary for her.

She really loved the medium-sized rides and we didn’t experience any waits over 20 minutes — although it was a Monday when we visited.

Another note, in 2013, USA Today proclaimed Splashin’ Safari to be the Best Water Park in the USA.

Holiday World Holiday World is a special place — it is the world’s first theme park (they opened as Santa Claus Land in 1946 — nine years before Disneyland).

The amusement park has three big roller coasters, a lot of medium-sized rides (think

fair rides, but more thrilling) and a lot for really little kids, too. Not to mentions all kinds of shows — diving, ’80s themed, country, Santa’s story time, to name a few.

There’s also a fireworks show Friday night.

The three big roller coasters are The Raven, The Voyage and The Legend.

The Voyage is among the world’s top-two longest and top-three fastest wooden coasters. It was named the nation’s top wooden coaster in 2013 by TIME magazine.

The Legend is the largest wood coaster in Indiana and Kentucky. The theme is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as riders race through the woods as if chased in terror by the relentless Headless Horseman. Fittingly it is in the Halloween part of the park. As is The Raven, another award-winning wooden coaster.

Overall, we loved our experience at Lake Rudolph Campground and at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. We plan to go back later in the year. Q

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Children with vision problems are often misdiagnosed as being lazy, dyslexic, having learning disabilities and even as having ADD or ADHD. Dr. Carl Myers

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BY DR. CARL MYERS Vision problems can contribute to attention problems, behavioral problems and difficulties with reading and learning.

With school back in session, autumn is a prime time for parents and teachers to take a moment to learn more about the critical link between vision and learning.

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often misdiagnosed as being lazy, dyslexic, having learning disabilities and even as having ADD or ADHD. As a result many students are unnecessarily prescribed drugs for attention problems or placed in resource rooms where they continue to have trouble learning.

Educators, parents and students strive to improve reading levels. Students in the classroom are challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they’ve read. Yet, students who have eye coordination and eye movement problems struggle to read and have trouble remembering what they read which will

make this task nearly impossible.

A child can do relatively well in school at an early age. But, as they become older and the workload increases with more focus on reading, the struggles can begin.

Homework that should take 15-30 minutes can take an hour or more for children who are struggling with vision issues.

Just because a child has 20/20 eyesight doesn’t mean he or she has perfect vision.

The term 20/20 comes from the famous eye chart which was developed in the mid 1800s. The eye chart only tests how well you can see a certain size letter from 20 feet. The vision skills needed for successful

Cyber bullying: Don’t take it lightly

BY BRITTANY OLER October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month — an ideal time for families to discuss how to safely use the Internet. Parents should keep a watchful eye on their children until adulthood, especially concerning Internet usage and their behavior around it.

Bullies are everywhere. On the school ground, in the halls of our schools, on the roads and on the Internet, bullies have limitless avenues to intimidate their victims. When it comes to online safety how can parents detect cyber bullying and whether or not children are falling prey to online attacks?

Here are some things to watch: COMMUNICATION: Encourage open two-way communication. A simple “how was your day?” will not suffice. Especially if you suspect that your child is a victim of cyber bullying, directly initiate a conversation while showing unwavering support. On the flip side, parents should also be on the lookout for their child committing acts of cyber bullying. Prior incidents of being the aggressor or victim of bullying increases the likelihood that your child will take up the mantle of bully online.

SUDDEN CHANGES: By observing your child’s Internet/cellphone habits, rapid changes will present themselves as glaringly obvious. Is your son or daughter spending less time texting or at the computer? Does your child seem withdrawn, depressed or anxious after online activities?

Perhaps, your child is less socially active than

reading and learning are much more complex.

Vision is a process that involves over 15 visual abilities and more than 65 percent of all the nerve pathways to the brain.

One in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem which can interfere with learning and lead to academic and/or behavioral problems.

The good news is, when found these hidden vision problems are fully correctable. The symptoms, though often overlooked or mislabeled, are usually very visible.

Some of the more obvious symptoms

before or displays anxiety and wariness before school. The first step in addressing the issue is identifying that your child is prey for cyber bullying.

Now that you’ve identified the situation, how do you address this emotionally damaging issue?

There are a multitude of solutions that parents can utilize to end the torment of a cyber bully.

IGNORE OR CONFRONT: It’s important to enlighten your child that responding to a cyber bully will only empower the bully. Of course, if the issue persists, civilly encounter the aggressor and be frank about how their actions are affecting you.

BLOCK AND REPORT: Many sites allow the you to block particular users from communicating or seeing you online. Many smartphones are capable of blocking numbers — if not, contact your service provider to address the problem.

AUTHORITIES: If your child’s safety is threatened, don’t hesitate to contact school officials or the police department. The school or police will enact disciplinary or legal action if the issue is serious enough. Provide evidence of the text messages from phones and screen shots or printouts from the cyber bullying activity.

Cyber bullying is not to be taken lightly.

Reevaluate rules and Internet usage with your children. Being involved when you allow your children to be online can help prevent Internet bullying before it starts.

Always let your children know they can trust you with any issue they may have online.

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parents should watch for are: • Frequent loss of place when reading • Confuses similar looking words • Poor reading comprehension • Sloppy handwriting • Failure to recognize the same word in the next sentence • Complains of eyes hurting or headaches after reading • Avoidance of close work (such as reading) • Attention problems Good vision is essential for effective learning. Children often do not know that they are not seeing as well as they should; SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

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they just assume it is normal to see as they do, so they are unable to voice their frustrations to an adult. Even parents and teachers can often overlook the sometimes subtle symptoms of learning related vision problems.

If reading and learning is a struggle for your child, schedule a comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optometrist. For an in-depth symptom checklist, more information on the critical link between vision and learning and a list of doctors who can provide a comprehensive developmental vision examination, please visit visionforlearning.org. Q GREATER FORT WAYNE FAMILY

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According to recent studies and statistics, as our society becomes more technology based and connected to a globalized economy, ensuring that our children have STEM skills is one of the more important things we can do for their future.

Indiana is ramping up its investment in STEM education. In northeast Indiana, six New Tech high schools and two New Tech middle schools emphasize STEM curriculum. Federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers are sanctioned through the Indiana Department of Education. Organizations such as the Lilly Endowment, Foellinger Foundation, Lincoln Foundation and many more are providing grant monies to programs with a STEM emphasis.

Economic development organizations are also putting STEM and CTE (Career and Technical Training) among their priorities, and consider them essential to their economic growth strategies. This is in direct response to companies and manufacturers that increasingly need employees with STEM skills.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a mathematician or a scientist to be in a STEM-related job.

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STEM learning way of life at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne

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activities with STEM focus.

“Our goal is to STEM learning at the make our young Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort members aware of the Wayne started last year opportunities they when the clubs made STEM have, and encourage a priority during their after them to grow into school programming. productive, caring and As a 21st Century responsible adults,” Community Learning Center, explains Diana they noticed the excitement Swayze, director of of the members that particithe 21st CCLC at pated in the skills tutoring to the Boys & Girls elementary school children, Clubs, “That is why provided in partnership with it is important for our Specialty Tutoring and the kids to be exposed Fort Wayne Community to STEM-related Schools, and a weekly GRACE HOUSHOLDER hands-on Science Club with Tressa, 9, shows off engineering skills learning and job opportunities from an Science Central. used to construct a complex Lego early age.” maze during Science Club.

Now, STEM learning For the teens and activities are part of the nonprofit organization’s culture. This year, Boys nearing graduation, the emphasis is on options.

“Maybe I’ll still join the military, but after & Girls Clubs members can look forward to Science Club, N.A.S.A. Ignite, First Lego League, attending a biomedical science camp at Indiana one-on-one and online tutoring, career talks and Tech, I really want to do something in this field in the future,” says Emerie, a junior at South a myriad of other STEM-focused programming.

Side High School. As a Boys & Girls Clubs of Last year, the clubs added a new director to Fort Wayne member, she will receive the help oversee 21st CCLC and STEM learning, and she needs to choose what is best for her. hired new staff to conduct high yield learning

CTE training or a two-year associate degree.

STEM-related occupations are paying an average of $8 to $18 per hour more than non-STEM jobs. In Indiana in 2011, those working in STEM jobs were earning an average of $11.18 per hour more than other jobs.

Both companies and schools are investing heavily to ramp up STEM training and curricula. Because proficiency in STEM skills involves practical, hands-on experience, it should come as no surprise that after school programs turn out to be a particularly good place for children to discover how engaging STEM learning 22

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Approximately 8.4 million children participate in after school programs every year, offering parents a number of options to make sure their children are making the most of their out-of-school time. Leading youth serving organizations such as 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs and the YMCA are making STEM a priority with quality curricula and mentoring that engage children in fun, hands-on STEM-related activities.

Studies show that after school STEM programs are positively impacting young people in many ways. While they are

Ma^ ;hrl @bkel <en[l h_ ?hkm PZrg^3 mhn\abg` rhnma pah g^^] nl ma^ fhlm The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne’s mission is “to inspire young all people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”

The nonprofit organization annually touches the lives of more than 2,000 children and teens, age 6 to 18, at four club locations in Fort Wayne. Open until 7:30 p.m. daily, the clubs provide structured after school programs, a safe, nurturing environment and a hot meal.

About 75 percent of the members come from povertylevel families.

The clubs encourage members to excel in the areas of academic success, character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles.

For more information, email info@bgcfw.org or visit bgcfw. org.

learning, they are also increasing their confidence, working in teams, making presentations and creating a lifelong interest in STEM subjects. They learn the value of STEM in their daily lives, and become more aware of career options. Their academic performance improves, as does their aspirations to graduate and attend college in a STEM field.

STEM is an essential part of learning that our communities cannot afford to be without.

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STEM clubs help girls, boys prepare for lucrative fields

BY JAMES LARSON

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, touches every aspect of our lives.

SCIENCE is our natural world — sun, moon, stars, lands, oceans, weather, natural disasters, animals, plants, food … the fuel that heats our homes and powers transportation. The list seems endless.

TECHNOLOGY means computers and smartphones in today’s world, but it goes back to television, radio, microscopes, telegraph, telescopes, the compass, and even the first wheel.

ENGINEERING designs buildings, roads and bridges, but it also tackles today’s challenges of transportation, global warming and environmentally-friendly machines, appliances and systems.

MATHEMATICS is ever-present at the grocery store, the bank, on tax forms, in dealing with investments and the family budget. Every other STEM field depends on mathematics.

Now consider how STEM effects what is closest and dearest to us — our children. STEM is their future. The United States Department of Labor listed the 10 most wanted employees. Eight of of the 10 were in STEM fields: accounting, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, information sciences and systems, computer engineering, civil engineering, and economics and finance.

According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17 percent while others are growing at 9.8 percent. Health care workers with associate degrees to doctors of medicine will average 20 percent more in lifetime earnings than peers with similar degrees in non-health care. Recent starting salaries for engineers were $47,145 for civil engineers to $60,054 for chemical engineers.

The women’s share of the STEM workforce is only 24 percent, in contrast to their more balanced share among the college-educated workforce (49 percent). Women hold a disproportionately low share of STEM undergraduate degrees, particularly in engineering disciplines.

Studies demonstrate that younger boys and girls are similarly interested in science, and even that girls get better grades than boys in science. Yet high ability girls often do not have correspondingly high levels of confidence in their ability to do science.

Increasingly, policy makers, scientists and educators are becoming aware of the learning that takes place during out-of school time and in informal (non-school) settings including STEM clubs.

STEM clubs are the perfect choice to help reduce the disparity between men and women in careers that represent the growing, needed and lucrative STEM fields.

For more information see stemclubs.net/guides.

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TOMBSTONE TRAIL: new stories Sept. 1; Dates for guided public tours coming soon FARM TO FORK FARMERS MARKETS: Kendallville: every Saturday through Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 block of South Main Street.

Ligonier: every Saturday through, 8 a.m. to noon, Pettit Park.

Rome City: Every Friday through Sept. 27, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Park.

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.

Open Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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ALBION: Sept. 6 Roar & Snore Family Overnight Camp At Black Pines Animal Sanctuary Sept. 20-21 Harvest Festival in Albion Sept. 27 Park Heritage Day at Chain O’Lakes State Park Oct. 2 Howl O’Ween at Black Pines Animal Sanctuary Oct. 24-25 All Hallows Eve Celebration at Chain O’ Lakes GREEN CENTER: Sept. 27 Fall Fest at the Community Building

Oct 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 Haunted House at the Community Building KENDALLVILLE: Oct 4-5 Apple Festival at the Fairgrounds LIGONIER: Aug. 29- Sept. Marshmallow Festival Sept. 6-7 Stones Trace Historical Festival Pumpkin Fantasy Land all through October at Fashion Farm ROME CITY At Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site, Sept. 6 Amazing Monarchs &The Incredible Milkweed Sept. 20 Wild Game Cookout Oct. 17-18 Owl-Oween Get more information at www.visitnoblecounty.com

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should start early in the junior year.

Families should begin by looking into the companies where they work. Talk to the HR department to see if the company offers a scholarship, when is the deadline and how to apply. Many churches also offer scholarships, sometimes locally or sometimes through the national headquarters. Visiting the national headquarters’ website is a good place to start.

Local communities also offers scholarships, many administered by the local community foundation. The Independent

Colleges of Indiana website links to many of these scholarships at icindiana.org. In addition, a school counselor usually has applications for other local scholarships that might be offered by Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club and many other organizations.

Utilizing scholarship search engines is another way to find scholarships. These sites have a student create an account, answer questions about themselves and link to scholarships for which the student may be eligible. The student then needs to complete applications, write essays,

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collect recommendations and submit all needed material to the scholarship organization or website. The most popular scholarship search engine is fastweb.com. Other quality sites include scholarships.com, zinch.com and cappex.com.

Most applications require an essay. Students should write the essays in a word processing software, edit, spell check and have the essays read by a caring adult. Students should save a copy of each essay. Essays can often be used for multiple applications by making just a few changes, saving students valuable time.

Some local scholarships may require an interview. Students should ask a school counselor or another adult to practice questions with them. Students should be prepared to talk about what they plan to study, career interests, why they have chosen particular colleges, how they might pay for college if this scholarship is not won, leadership experiences and activities.

Students should keep copies of all applications and materials submitted to any scholarship organization just in case they are asked to resubmit a document. And they should always follow up with a thank you note if they are granted an interview. For more advice on scholarships and paying for college visit triptocollege.org. Q

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Marijuana: myths & facts

BY BECKY CALHOUN No doubt about it, kids ask tough questions! With the push in many states to legalize marijuana a lot of myths and half-truths are floating around. We need facts to answer those tough questions kids ask. So let’s see what we can do to deflect some of those myths.

MYTH 1: Marijuana is harmless.

Nobody gets addicted to marijuana. It’s a plant. God made it, so what’s the big deal?

FACT: Science has proven that marijuana is addictive. One in 10 people who start using as adults and 1 in 6 people who start using as a teen become addicted to it. Marijuana use directly

affects parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning attention and reaction time. Youth with poor academic results are four times as likely to have used marijuana in the past year. Studies have linked the use of marijuana with 6-8 point decreases in IQ. God made many plants that were not meant for humans to eat or smoke!

MYTH 2: Smoked and/or eaten marijuana is medicine.

FACT: Marijuana has medical properties BUT we don’t need to smoke or eat it! We don’t smoke opium to derive the benefits of morphine do we? Marijuana smoke contains 50 -70 percent more carcinogens than tobacco smoke.

There are Federal Drug Administration approved medications

that use components from marijuana available and others being developed.

These are medications developed and produced in sterile, controlled laboratories not someone’s backroom or garage!

MYTH 3: People use medical marijuana because they have cancer or they are kids with seizure disorders.

FACT: The average medical marijuana patient has no history of life-threatening illnesses. In Colorado 2 percent reported cancer as a reason for use. In fact the average medical marijuana user is age 32, has a history of alcohol and substance abuse and 87.9 percent report starting marijuana use before age 19. Over 90 See MARIJUANA page 35

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Day one gives attendees the opportunity to connect with local practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to discuss trends and brainstorm solutions related to the state’s most pressing areas of need. Organizations are encouraged to partner with one another to create viable solutions to solve these needs. On day two, participants will attend a series of skill-building workshops on topics designed to help staff members effectively implement best practices in their organization.

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ONGOING EVENTS Animal Sanctuary Tours 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.

Fall Harvest Days Amish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee. Sept.

20 through Oct. 26. Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in Indiana with its cool, comfortable days and crisp October evenings. Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort will be decorated for the season with corn shocks, pumpkins and scarecrows. Crisp fall apples, pumpkins, gourds, squash, bittersweet, Indian corn available.

Charlie’s Pumpkin Fantasyland Decorated pumpkins and much more, Oct. 1-31, at 1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier. Ideal for school groups. More information at pumpkinfantasyland.com or call 894-4498.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Ligonier Marshmallow Festival Full day of family-focused activities, fun and food. See schedule at marshmallowfestival.com/ schedule

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Knitters Group 5:30 p.m. Fremont Public Library, 1004 W. Toledo St., Fremont. Bi-monthly knitting group, newcomers welcome.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Amazing Monarchs & The Incredible Milkweed Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Join DNR naturalist, Jody Heaston, as she takes guests into the amazing world of monarch butterflies. Learn how these beautiful insects survive, their life cycles and what plants you can use to attract them and other butterflies to your yard. Two sessions. Amazing Monarchs will be at 10 a.m. with a short break before The Incredible Milkweed at 11:30 a.m. Admission includes both sessions. Phone: 854-3790 Steuben County United Way Cardboard Regatta 11 a.m. Potawatomi Inn Beach, Pokagon State Park, 450 Lane 100, Lake James, Angola. Amateur or experienced builders, individuals and teams, will put their abilities to the test, and see who can design and build the best boat. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is the title sponsor. As in the last two years, a contest will be held and a cardboard boat and registration will be awarded.

Relax and enjoy a great race day between these boat masters. Cardboard is free courtesy of Covington Box, and can be picked up at Dry Dock Marine Center. Boat registration is $25, no charge

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for students. BYOB: Bring Your Own Boat or contact Steuben County United Way (665-6196) to order a pre-made boat. Registration information and rules on the United Way website.

Miami Indian Heritage Days 1 p.m. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Programs include a tour of the house and interpretations of Miami Indian culture. Open the first Saturday of every month May-November. More info at fwhistorycener.com and photos on the History Center’s Facebook page.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Monarch Festival returns to Eagle Marsh One of North America’s most iconic — and increasingly threatened — butterflies takes center stage at Little River Wetlands Project’s fourth annual Monarch Festival, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne.

Family-friendly festival will feature educational displays and activities related to monarchs, many along a trail framed by 10-foot-tall native sunflowers.

Visitors will learn about monarchs’ life cycle, migration and threats to their survival. They may see migrating monarchs nectaring on Eagle Marsh’s many native wildflowers. Varieties of milkweed, the only plant on which monarchs will lay their eggs, will be given away for planting in home gardens or at the preserve. Inside the barn, displays will showcase live monarch caterpillars in various stages of growth.

Activities will include face painting for kids, presentations on monarch wintering grounds in Mexico, and more. Call 478-2515, email b.yankowiak@lrwp. org or visit lrwp.org.

dispensaries. Many items such as “Ring Pots” and “Pot Tarts” are marketed in packaging that mimics other products aimed at youth with cartoons and characters that appeal to children.

Talk to your kids about marijuana myths and facts. Teach them how to check statements to determine if they are myth, half-truths or facts. Be informed so that when they ask the tough questions you can give them factual information.

Some good resources are the National Institute on Drug Abuse — drugabuse. gov — and Smart Approaches to Marijuana — learnaboutsam.org — and the book “Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths about Marijuana” by Kevin Sabet, Ph.D. We at Drug Free Noble County are available to help with resources and to provide answers. Our website is drugfreenoblecounty.org. Q SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

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Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire® – Powered by TekVenture Saturday and Sunday at Headwaters Park East — Lincoln Pavilion. Experiential learning such as how to weld or solder while learning how Makers go about turning ideas into reality. Cirque AmongsUs will be back so guests will again get to learn circus performance art and ride alternative vehicles.

Music, food, workshops. If you like to tinker or are passionate about technology, art making, or any other projects you want to share with others, this is the event for you. Free to Makers who want to share their ideas, just apply by submitting your completed Call for Makers. Fees apply to all other categories of Makers. Event is a fundraiser for TekVenture.

Contact info@tekventure.org for more information.

Apple Festival Weekend Amish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Johnny Appleseed Festival Saturday and Sunday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne.

A festival full of the freshest picked apples.

Library Centennial Celebration Kendallville Public Library, 221 S. Park Ave., Kendallville. Indoor mini golf for all, plus all kinds of family fun and food from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 people to arrive will receive a ticket for a free T-shirt that can be redeemed at noon when the library’s new logo and website are unveiled.

Families will have fun with bounce houses, inflatable games like Twister and Sumo Wrestling, a round of indoor mini golf, a Tiny Tunes Bubble Party and more! Plus, the Noble County Concert Association is sponsoring a free performance by The Amazing Barker Boys. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, TeaLightful Blessings and Big Racks BBQ & Catering.

Kendallville Boy Scout Troop 57 will be selling Sno Cones. Events are free, but food is for purchase.

Phone: 343-2010 Wild Game Cookout Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Sample wild game while learning more about local conservation efforts.

Goose, deer, dove, alligator, antelope, bluegill, rabbit, crickets and squirrel have been on past menus! Conservation organizations and officers will answer any questions you may have. Stop by early in the event for the best selection of wild game. All wild game used for the program has been donated by local hunters. $5 per person suggested donation. Phone: 854-3790

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GSP Autumn Tea Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Experience the elegance of days gone by at the annual autumn tea. Lovingly-baked delicacies such as savory snacks and sweets, a variety of teas and a guest speaker. Before tea time, a guided tour of Gene’s Cabin and formal gardens. Attire should include appropriate walking shoes. Festive hats are part of the tradition! Reservations required by Sept. 19.

Phone: 854-3790 Philharmonic Musically Speaking Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Sidewalk cafes, eateries, museums, art galleries, nightlife, a vibrant music scene, traveling Broadway shows, botanical gardens, a nationally acclaimed library, a 30-acre downtown park, jogging trails along the rivers are all part of a rejuvenated downtown district including the new baseball stadium, Parkview Field. More info at fwphil.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Autism Acceptance Walk 1 p.m. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Autism Acceptance Walk is a great opportunity for the autism community to come together, share resources, and show support.

Funds raised by this walk will be used to support local families. Phone: 449-4444

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Johnny Appleseed Festival Saturday and Sunday. Auglaize Village & Farm Museum, 12296 Krouse Road, Defiance. Festival with the making of apple butter, apple cider and sorghum, as well as wheat threshing. Craft show and food available 29th Annual Apple Festival of Kendallville Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of northeast Indiana’s most anticipated fall events draws visitors from many states. Complete list of activities and attractions at kendallvilleapplefestival.com.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer community walk at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K walk starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the non-competitive, family-friendly event benefit breast cancer research and local breast cancer education and free patient/caregivers support programs. Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit makingstrideswalk.org/fortwaynein Brickworld Fort Wayne 2014 — LEGO Exposition Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Saturday and Sunday displays in

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Report: 9,000-plus in[eb\ l\ahhe [neerbg` \Zl^l FORT WAYNE — The first statewide assessment of bullying at public schools stated that there were more than 9,000 cases of bullying during the 2013-14 school year in Indiana.

Of those cases, 44 percent were verbal incidents, 21 percent physical and the rest were electronic threats and social shunning.

A state law passed last year requires Indiana’s public schools to submit data on each bullying incident.

The definition of bullying is repeated overt actions, done to cause harm to another person.

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Available for purchase: LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories. Buy public day tickets online at brickworld.us/fort/ or at the door. Saturday, 10 a.m.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Gem and Mineral Show Friday and Saturday. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Golden Anniversary Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry and Lapidary Show & Sale sponsored by Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Phone: 449-4444 Owl-oween 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Annual event is suitable for all ages and is more about the fun of Halloween treats not tricks! At this event, you’ll learn about owls, bats, raccoons, snakes and other creatures of the night. Children are encouraged to attend in costume and enjoy treats at various stops along the way. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight to guide your way!

This is a rain or shine event. Phone: 854-3790

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Gathering at Five Medals Saturday and Sunday. River Preserve County Park, 68552 C.R. 31, New Paris.

More than 100 historical re-enactors travel back in time at the living history festival portraying life in the Midwest from the 1660s to 1815. Period crafts performed by skilled artisans. Costumed interpreters including French settlers, Woodland Indians, voyageurs, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 soldiers, traders, river pirates, mounted cavalry, and more.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Family Fall Festival 6 p.m. Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex, 524 S. Allen Chapel Road., Kendallville. Food, hayride, straw maze, craft activities. For more information, contact Dawn McGahen at 347-1064.

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