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Northeast News • January 13, 2017
Jazz trombonist Jackson to teach clinic at Snider
HONOR FOR ALLEN COUNTY CONTESTANT
Jazz artist, director and engineer Joe Jackson will teach and perform at the 26th annual Nicholas Invitational Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Snider High School. The school’s performing arts boosters have invited area middle school and high school ensembles. Admission is $5. Watch INFortWayne.com for the schedule and updates. Jackson, a trombonist, will present a clinic and PHOTO BY BRAM PHOTOGRAPHY
Allen County Fair Queen Sophi Schultz (right) was named Miss Congeniality at the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant on Sunday in Indianapolis. The Woodlan High School senior will be part of queen’s court at the 2017 State Fair, Aug. 4-20. Becca Lax (seated) of Vanderburg County is the 2017 queen. Gabi Reese of Boone County is first runner-up. Sydney Dobson of Jasper County is second runner-up. Ashley Fritz of Hancock County is third runner-up. Kaylee Gray of Pike County is fourth runner-up. Allen County pageant director Michelle Love, who was in Indianapolis for the pageant, said Schultz was chosen by the 86 other contestants. “What an honor,” Love said. Schultz also was Miss Congeniality of the 2016 Allen County Fair, and was chosen Miss Photogenic.
perform with the Snider “Wind Machine” as part of the festival. Jackson is the former lead trombonist and music director of the famed Airmen of Note. He also has some Fort Wayne roots having attended both Shawnee Middle School and Northrop High School. As a freelance trombonist and arranger, Jackson performs with top East Coast big bands including the Woody Herman Orchestra, the
David Liebman Big Band, Chaise Lounge, Melting Pot Big Band and Doc Scantlin. He has contributed commissioned arrangements to dozens of ensembles across the country, and his educational arrangements are published by Alfred Music. Kevin Klee is director of bands and Helen M. Hockemeyer is orchestra director at Snider High School, 4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne.
Huntertown loses editor, gains new clerk-treasurer By Rod King
For Times Community Publications
The Northwest News lost its editor Jan. 7, when
DR. ALAN WOLFELT SEMINAR April 18th and 19th It is the desire of the McComb family to offer assistance to everyone throughout the Fort Wayne community who has been touched by grief. D.O. McComb & Sons will be hosting Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., at our annual grief seminar. This will be our 26th consecutive year sponsoring Dr. Wolfelt and his teachings. We have designed two seminars to better meet the needs of all attending.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
9:00 am - 3:30 pm (doors open at 8:00 am)
“Exploring Eight Critical Questions for When Someone You Love Dies”
The Art of “Companioning” the Mourner: Caregiver Principles to Bring Hope and Healing
For those grieving the loss of a loved one to assist him/her through the journey of grief.
For caregivers whose profession leads him/her to assist others through the grieving process. Designed to educate clergy, nurses, social workers, counselors, educators, psychologists, hospice personnel, volunteers, and funeral directors. 5 clock hours or CEU credit hours available for a small fee; call or visit our website for more information.
Ceruti’s Summit Park - Diamond Room 6601 Innovation Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 For reservations, please call (260) 426-9494 Register early; seating is limited. Reservations accepted starting January 2nd. FOR CAREGIVERS WORKING OUTSIDE OF ALLEN COUNTY, THERE WILL BE A $29 FEE TO ATTEND THE SEMINAR. Ceruti’s Summit Park - 6601 Innovation Blvd.
LIFE WELL CELEBRATED
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 260-426-9494 www.mccombandsons.com
he was named Huntertown clerk-treasurer by three votes in a caucus held at Allen County Republican Party headquarters in downtown Fort Wayne. Ryan Schwab will complete the remaining two years of the four-year term vacated by Cathy Mittendorf. She recently submitted her resignation due to personal reasons. Ronald Williams, executive director of the Allen County Republican Party, served as proxy for Chairman Steve Shine who was in Indianapolis representing the county at the gubernatorial inauguration ceremonies. Each of the applicants was given three minutes to make statements. Following the speeches, the four eligible voters cast ballots and chose Schwab over Pat Freck, who has served six years on the Huntertown Town Council and has been involved in the Allen County Republican Party as an elected and appointed official. Schwab grew up in
Auburn, graduated from DeKalb High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in telecommunications from Ball State University in 2003. He began his newspaper career as sports editor of Northwest News following graduation from BSU and was named editor in 2005. “I’ve covered a lot of ball games, written a lot of stories and met a lot of really great people over the years,” Schwab said. Schwab threw his hat in the ring because he has “always believed that it’s important to be an asset to the community and not just a resident.” “A lot of people supported and encouraged me to seek the position,” he said. “Granted, there will be a lot of learning to be done at first, but I feel that I can provide a positive impact on the community.” Schwab is the fifth person to hold the position in the last six years. He said he will work to create stability in the office.
YLNI’s My City Summit keys on value of diversity Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana will hold the My City Summit on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. The event will run from 5-9 p.m., with registration opening at 4:30 p.m. and speakers beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at MyCitySummit.com. The Ian Rolland Courageous Leadership Award and YLNI Emerging Leader Award recipients will be recognized at the event. My City Summit will address harnessing diversity to generate and implement ideas. The keynote is author, speaker and political and cultural analyst Rich Benjamin,
who wrote “Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America.” Courtney Tritch of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Allison Green from Lincoln Financial Group also will speak. My City Summit began in 2012, created to strengthen community attachment for young college graduates. “These inspired individuals are the future of our economy and the cornerstone of cultural development that will continue to shape Fort Wayne as an attractive place to live and work for all generations,” said Stephanie Veit, YLNI president. For details, visit YLNI. org.