Geneva makes numerous appointments at year end meeting

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


A short year end meeting was held Tuesday night at Geneva Town Hall with the main order of business being the 2010 council appointments to various boards.
Dick Clutter was elected council president for the coming year and Jim Timmons will be vice president. Rosie Puterbaugh was retained as the deputy clerk and Dave Baumgartner will remain the town attorney. Doug Milligan was reappointed to the Adams County Economic Development Corp. and will also retain his position as town manager....

Chamber taps Daily Democrat, Kintz Agency

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur Chamber of Commerce officials have announced the two businesses that will be honored at the Chamber's annual dinner in January.
The winner of the Large Business of the Year Award is the Decatur Daily Democrat....

County to go after delinquent bills

Decatur Daily Democrat:

If you are delinquent in paying your Adams County property taxes, AFCSI will be looking for you.
At Monday's meeting of the county commissioners, they unanimously support edthe request of County Treasurer Rex Moore to have...

Fleming to receive Decatur award

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Gregory A. Fleming, a lifetime Decatur-area resident and the well-known owner and operator of Fleming Excavating, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Stephen Decatur Award.
The award, named for the 19th century U.S. naval officer for whom the city is named, will be presented to Fleming at the annual...

Postal box items stolen

Decatur Daily Democrat:


A federal crime was committed in Decatur last weekend and authorities are using the Crime Stoppers program in an attempt to learn who did it.
The crime occurred between Saturday and Monday when someone used a prying tool to break into the U.S. Post Office box...

H1N1 vaccine now available to public

Berne Tri-Weekly:

Brenda Alexander, media contact for the Adams County Health Department, has announced that H1N1 vaccines are becoming available to the general public.
“Working in collaboration with local physicians’ offices and Adams County Memorial Hospital, the health department has been able to administer nearly 7,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine.” said Alexander. “In addition, vaccinations have been given to children at all three schools in the county, as well as the parochial schools.”

Jobless rate in slight dip

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County's November unemployment rate fell two-tenths of one percent from the previous month, according to figures released Friday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
The county's 12.3 percent jobless rate for November marked the fourth consecutive month in which unemployment figures have...

Explosion leaves city man critical

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Members of the Decatur Fire Department and the Indiana Fire Marshall's office are continuing to investigate the cause of explosions and fire in a Line St. garage on Friday that critically burned a city man.

Decatur mayor, council, honor Bob Ladd

Berne Tri-Weekly:


The last Decatur City Council meeting of the year was also the last meeting for long-time Decatur city employee Bob Ladd, who has decided to retire after a 42-year career.
Ladd, who has served six different Decatur mayors, was the force behind the city utilities billing and auditing department for more than four decades.
Decatur Mayor John Schultz presented Ladd with a proclamation, stating that, “I, Mayor John Schultz and members of Decatur City Council do hereby express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Bob for his many years of service.” (more)

City man guilty of child molesting

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County Prosecutor Chris Harvey said on Thursday that Christopher M. Sutton of Decatur, who was convicted on Wednesday by an Adams Circuit Court jury of child molesting, will be the first person in the county sentenced under a 2008 Indiana law that lengthens the prison time served by certain sexual offenders....

Adams Central, South Adams honored

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Two firsts and one second were recorded in Adams County on Wednesday as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce (ICC) presented two of its 10 statewide "Head of the Class" awards to Adams Central and South Adams high schools....

City boosts water rates

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur's water rates will be increasing 41 percent with the initial billings of 2010 as a result of action taken by city council at its meeting Tuesday night.
Council passed on its third and final reading an ordinance amending the rates, an increase expected to amount to about $8.03 a month for....

Ladd's last meeting; Isch back

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur City Council wrapped up a rather tumultuous year Tuesday night with its final meeting of the year, and the night was marked with other "firsts" and another "last".

Barkey presents bridge projects for 2010

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Adams County Engineer Tim Barkey presented the Adams County Commissioners with a list of 11 bridge and culverts he would like to rehab or replace next year.
The list includes six culvert replacements, four bridge replacements and the paving of approaches on another bridge.
Barkey also presented the commissioners with a list of 36 more bridges and culverts he wants to rehab or replace between 2011-2014.

Evening of Wine, Roses and Jazz Jan. 30

The fifth annual Evening of Wine, Roses and Jazz 2010 will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Lighted Gardens Banquet and Event Center on Highway 1 in Ossian. Enjoy the music as you mingle with friends and enjoy fine wines, champagne and hors’ devours. Tickets are $35 each and are limited. Visit these Ossian area businesses to purchase tickets: The Brew Ha!, Ossian State Bank, Ossian Do It Best, Lighted Gardens, and Country Squire Florist of Bluffton. Call 622-4023. All pro­ceeds benefit Ossian Down­town Revitalization.

Rev. Robert Dye obituary

Berne Tri-Weekly:



Rev. Robert Dye, 93, a resident of Berne, died at 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne.
He was born on October 14, 1916, in Urbana, Ohio, to Firman and Nellie (Taylor) Dye. He was married to Jane Ann Judy Dye, and she passed away in October of 1987. He then married Judy Parr on December 30, 1989 in Linn Grove.... (more)

Berne to seek grant for water tower

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A public hearing on Monday evening, conducted as part of the regular meeting of Berne City Council, paved the way for the city's application for $500,000 in grant funding for the construction of a new water tower.
Grant-writer Phyliss Gates said the funding will be sought in the form of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) issued ...

Census push under way

Decatur Daily Democrat:

"BE COUNTED! Return your census survey."
That's the proposed wording for perhaps two large banners, measuring 3 feet by 15 feet, to be purchased to promote the 2010...

SAAC to provide $20,000

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A report on the 2010 financial plans of the Substance Abuse Awareness Council (SAAC) in Adams County was presented at the county council's meeting this week....(more)

Drugs dropoff popular

Decatur Daily Democrat:


At the December meeting of the Adams County Council, it was announced that the onetime mailbox in front of the Decatur police station that is a receptacle for unwanted or out-of-date prescription drugs has had a highly successful beginning.
Beth Ralston, a leader of the Substance Abuse Awareness Council in Adams County, said that in the first three weeks, 11 pounds of....(more)

Mennonite Cemetery graves closed until spring

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


The excavation of the graves in the old Mennonite Cemetery has been suspended until spring, due to the sudden change in weather conditions. During last week’s sudden outburst of cold temperatures and high winds, workers were forced to remove their tents and tools quickly to protect equipment and information.

Chamber award winners announced

Berne Tri-Weekly:


The Berne Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of DRG as its 2009 Business of the Year and Charles Isch as its 2009 Citizen of the Year.
DRG is a third-generation family-owned business started in Berne in 1925 by Christian Muselman. From the 1950s through the 1990s the business grew a thousand fold under the leadership of brothers, Art and Carl Muselman. Currently, cousins, Roger Muselman, chairman of the board, and Tom Muselman, president, lead DRG as owner-investors. David McKee, CEO, has been with DRG for 29 years and has been in his current leadership position since October 2006.

Area 18 Leader Praises AC

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Judy Emshwiller, director of the Area 18 vocational education consortium that serves the schools in Adams, Wells, Jay, and Huntington counties, gave something and got something at the December meeting of the Adams Central school board.

NA elected board drive moves ahead

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Grassroot efforts by a local citizens' group to transform the North Adams Community Schools' board of education from an appointed body into an elected one will begin in earnest in the near future with a petition signature drive and other related events.

Montgomery to retire as Bellmont AD

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The North Adams School Board announced the retirement of Bellmont High School Athletic Director Frank Montgomery during the December meeting on Tuesday night. His retirement will take effect at the end of the current school year.
Montgomery has held this position for seven years.
North Adams Superintendent Wylie Sirk said that job opening will post in January.

Area Things to See and Do

WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
‘ANNIE’—Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., National Tour group.
COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD—Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75.
JODEE MESSINA—Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75, Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org

VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER
ENTERTAINMENT
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND—Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $25. With high school choirs.
Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert, more information at 419-238-6722 or at www.npacvw.org

WARSAW
WAGON WHEEL
THEATRE
For more information or to arrange for tickets call 574-267-8041 or toll free to 866-823-2618. Website is www.wagonwheeltheatre.com
HUNTINGTON
HUNTINGTON SUPPER CLUB
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOWS—Dec. 7-19.
Dinner and show is $38.50 plus tax Monday through Wednesday; $41.50 plus tax Thursday through Saturday and Saturday only matinees $25. For a reservation call 260-454-0603 or check out www.TheNewHuntington.com

Big winds in forecast

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Wind gusts as high as 50 mph could hit Decatur and Adams County on Wednesday as the early beginnings of winter continue to take hold.
Snow was expected in the Decatur area this afternoon, the National Weather Service saying less than half an inch is likely.

Scherry signs off after 20 years

Decatur Daily Democrat:

More than 20 years of highway trash cleanup along US 224 in Adams County by Rolland Scherry of rural Decatur has ended with his retirement, at age 81, from this voluntary job.
After he retired, Scherry asked the Indiana Department of Transportation if he could have the two signs that bracketed his trash-

Arts Place Innovation

Arts Place announces its 2010 winter/spring Innovations six-week class and workshop schedule. Classes will take place at both the Portland and St. Marys centers. Registration forms, which are available at Arts Place, will be accepted in person or by mail at both facilities. The Portland Center is located at 131 East Walnut Street, P.O. Box 804, Portland, Indiana 47371. In St. Marys, registrations may be dropped off at the Collective Center, 138 East Spring Street. Electronic versions of the registration brochure and scholarship form are available online atwww.artsland.org. For more information contact Arts Place at 260-726-4809 or 419-394-0707.
Innovations is a comprehensive program of instruction in the arts for both students and adults. Classes are designed to meet community interests, and provide a varied curriculum with artists drawn from within the region instructing most classes. A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need. Scholarship deadline is Jan. 15, 2010. Everyone is encouraged to register early to ensure availability.
The first session of classes begins the week of Jan. 25, 2010, with registration deadline on Jan. 15. Registration deadline for second session is March 19, and classes begin the week of March 29, 2010. Each session lasts six weeks. At the time of registration $10 per class is due, which will be applied to the total amount due. Payment schedules are available. Contact Arts Place for more information.

Six-week classes beginning in January at the Portland Center:
• Little Arts (ages 4-6): Puppetry
• Art School for Kids (ages 7-13) classes include: Clay, Mixed Media, and Live Theatre.

Adult classes include: Oil Painting, Daytime and Evening Clay, Drama, Song Writing, and Hip Hop Dance.

Portland one-day workshops:
• Art School for Kids (Ages 7-13): Fantastic Fiber Workshop
• Adults: Tattoo You (ages 10+), Oil Painting, Make Your Mark, and Basketry.

Little snow, lots of wrecks

Decatur Daily Democrat:

It was only a little over a quarter of an inch, but it was a formula for traffic accidents as Decatur and Adams County — as well as much of Indiana — received its first snowfall of the season this morning.
The snow began between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. and lasted until around 7:30 to 7:45. The Decatur weather station recorded

Home lost to fire

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The two-story house of the Amos Eicher family on County Rd. 400 West, near CR 300 South, was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning.
No one was at home at the time.

Neuenschwander “meets” many family members in Heritage Room

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


When Beat Stauffer was living in Switzerland in 1492, it probably never crossed his mind that his name would be on the front page of a newspaper in a distant country that didn’t exist at the time.
To date, Stauffer is the most distant relative that Shana Neuenschwander, an employee at the Heritage Room in the basement of the Berne Public Library, has discovered in connection with her family.

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
HOMESTEAD HOLIDAY—Dec. 1-20, professional singers and dancers, $25 meal and show. For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW YOUTHEATRE
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER—Saturday, Dec. 19 & Sunday, Dec. 20, 21 p.m., Arts United Cetner. Tickets $12 for adults and $8 for childrean. (Bos office opens Dec. 14th at 260-422-4226.

FW SCHOOL OF BALLET
‘THE NUTCRACKER’—Dec. 4-13, tickets $25 adults, $30 youth and seniors and $15 for those 10 and under. Evening 8 p.m. perofmrances on Dec. 4, 11 and 12 and 2:30 p.m. performances on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13. Call 260-484-9646 to arrange for tickets.

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
SPECTRUM CONCERT—Fridaym Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Auer Performance Hall at IPFW.. Handel’s Messiah with Robert Nance conducting and the Heartkabd Chamber Chorale and Philharmonic Chorus.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTS—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pl.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 and 8 p.m., with Philharmonic Chorus and FW Children’s Choir.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION—Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., tickets $27 to $52. Lobby dining with Ckub Soda, 5 p.m., $30 or $40 depending on entree, reservations to 260-424-6287.
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

Monroe soft water may return soon

Decatur Daily Democrat:


By doing more repairing and less replacing, the Mishawaka company that is repairing the water-softening system at Monroe may be able to return soft water to the residents by late next week....

Geneva man accused of putting baby 'at risk'

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Joseph A. Green, 26, Geneva, was arraigned in Adams Circuit Court on Thursday on charges of aggravated battery and battery resulting in serious injury.
He is accused of shaking his three-month-old baby on November 8 at home. During the court hearing, Adams County Prosecuto...

Monroe pumping station repairs near completion

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Monroe Town Council President Al Lehman announced at last night’s council meeting that the Monroe Parks Board is once again having a Christmas decorating contest. All houses with decorations in Monroe are automatically entered in the contest. Judging will be held on Sunday, December 20, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Three prizes will be awarded: a first prize of $75, second prize of $50, and a third prize of $25. Judges will be from out of town.
Town Supt. Marty Schaffer announced that repairs on the town’s main pumping station are almost complete.

City to add 3 streets...sort of

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The City of Decatur on Tuesday night added three more streets to its collection. Well, sort of.
In fact, the streets have been around for awhile, but for some reason were not added to the inventory of local streets maintained...

Bill for horses tops $4,000

Decatur Daily Democrat:

... At Monday's meeting of the county commissioners, county Auditor Bill Borne said the county will pay $3,462.79 to Arnold Lumber of Decatur to repair wood in the stalls that was damaged when the horses chewed on the wood.
Borne also said the other two sums will be paid as reimbursement to the Adams County 4-H organization, which paid the water and electric bills.
The total of the three amounts comes to $4,184.70.

Rickord gets city post

Decatur Daily Democrat:

On January 1, Dan Rickord will become only the second head of Decatur's utilities department in 42 years as he replaces Bob Ladd.
The announcement was made by Mayor John Schultz at Tuesday night's meeting of Decatur City Council...

Area Things to See and Do

SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE
COLISEUM EVENTS
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY
THEATRE EVENTS
LEWIS BLACK—Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $65.
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTS—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pl.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 and 8 p.m., with Philharmonid Chorus and FW Children’s Choir.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION—Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., tickets $27 to $52. Lobby dining with Ckub Soda, 5 p.m., $30 or $40 depending on entree, reservations to 260-424-6287.
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

Key word for farmers: 'perseverance'

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Opening his annual Agricultural Outlook address to approximately 80 people on Monday night at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Monroe, Dr. Chris Hurt, a Purdue University agricultural economist, had one word of advice to farmers: "perseverance."

Four named to first sewer district board

Decatur Daily Democrat:



The majority of the first Adams County Sewer District Board was appointed on Monday by a unanimous vote of the three commissioners.

Walk for Warmth raises $3,400

Decatur Daily Democrat:

This year's Walk for Warmth brought in almost $3,400 to help pay the winter heating bills of people in need in Adams County. The numbers were announced by the Adams County office of Community and Family Services (CFS), which created Walk for Warmth in 1994.

Fleetwood to unveil new products

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, has announced that it will launch several new products and innovations during its “The Legacy Rolls On” product launch event at RVIA’s 47th annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. next Tuesday.

AC teachers back new tech

Decatur Daily Democrat:

“They want you to hear their voices.”
So saying, Adams Central High School Principal Sean McConnell led a presentation of the views of 12 teachers and

Council establishes sanitation fees for business trash pick up

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Berne City Council established sanitation fee criteria for business trash pick up at Monday’s regular council meeting.
Council passed a motion establishing fees of $20 a month for one pick up a week for one yard Dumpsters and $25 a month for one yard plus Dumpsters. Additional pickups per week would then be multiplied on the basis of the base fees.

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
BRANSON ON THE ROAD HOLIDAY SHOW—Nov. 27-29, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25.
WAYNE NEWTON—Friday, Dec., 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $55 to $100.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW YOUTHEATRE
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER—Saturday, Dc. 19 & Sunday, Dec. 20, 21 p.m., Arts United Cetner. Tickets $12 for adults and $8 for childrean. (Bos office opens Dec. 14th at 260-422-4226.

FW SCHOOL OF BALLET
‘THE NUTCRACKER’—Dec. 4-13, tickets $25 adults, $30 youth and seniors and $15 for those 10 and under. Evening 8 p.m. perofmrances on Dec. 4, 11 and 12 and 2:30 p.m. performances on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13. Call 260-484-9646 to arrange for tickets.

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
SPECTRUM CONCERT—Fridaym Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Auer Performance Hall at IPFW.. Handel’s Messiah with Robert Nance conducting and the Heartkabd Chamber Chorale and Philharmonic Chorus.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
LEWIS BLACK—Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $65.
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTS—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pl.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 and 8 p.m., with Philharmonid Chorus and FW Children’s Choir.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION—Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., tickets $27 to $52. Lobby dining with Ckub Soda, 5 p.m., $30 or $40 depending on entree, reservations to 260-424-6287.
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
MINI AIDS QUILT EXHIBIT—Oct. 2-Dec. 2. Work by a dozen area artists. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com

Flu boosts hospital numbers

Decatur Daily Democrat:

One person's malady is another organizations fortune, especially when it comes to the flu. Adams Health Network (AHN) board of trustees learned Wednesday night that utilization of services at Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) soared in October with the...

Slaying bystander sent to prison

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The young man who was present when a friend was killed in Wells County last month, allegedly by four Decatur-area residents, received a prison term from Adams Superior Court Judge Patrick R. Miller on Tuesday. Randy A. Haney, 19, Uniondale, was handed a 397-day term for violating probation by smoking marijuana, lying to his probation...

Decatur City Pool may not re-open

Decatur Daily Democrat:

By BOB SHRALUKA
Revenue shortfalls and tight budgets could keep Decatur's city pool closed next summer, city council was told at its meeting on Tuesday night.

Graves under U.S. 27?... Maybe

by JIM LANGHAM
Berne Tri-Weekly News
Archeologists currently studying grave sites in the old Mennonite Cemetery aren’t able to tell at this point whether or not the graves go under the highway or if there are some burial shafts on the east side of the old school yard. But there seems to be enough information pointing that way to be concerned.

Solid waste fees hiked

Decatur Daily Democrat:

With no public comment during a public hearing called to allow discussion about proposed rates increases for 2010, the Adams County Solid Waste Management District board of directors on Monday formally approved a 4 percent hike in most waste disposal...

South Adams Senior Center to sponsor Bearcreek Day

Nov. 27
The South Adams Senior Center is sponsoring a Bearcreek Farms Day Friday, Nov. 27. The cost is $20 per person and includes a family style meal, drink, dessert, tax, and the Branson on the Road Christmas Show. Tip is not included.
Meet at Bearcreek Farms at noon. Seating for lunch at 12:15. Sign up and payment must be made at the South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendricks St, Berne, IN 46711 by Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call 589-8877 to sign up. You may mail your payment to the Senior Center, making sure it arrives by Tuesday, November 24.

'Noises Off' at Bellmont

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The British comic play "Noises Off," which will be performed in Bellmont Theatre by Bellmont High School students Saturday and Sunday has 16 cast members.
Performances will be given at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Reserved tickets are available at $6 for adults and $5

Special shows at Schouweiler Planetarium this weekend

The Edwin C. Schouweiler Memorial Planetarium in Achatz Hall of Science at the University of Saint Francis will host planetarium shows Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. each evening.
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 “The StarGazer” will be shown. Participants will learn all about “normal” stars like the sun and their life cycles and follow the life story of a professional stargazer. The program is suitable for audiences from fifth grade to adult.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 a family matinee “A Solar System Adventure Tour” will be available where audience members help with the operation of a space ship. Suitable for audiences in grades two through four.
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 “Hotter Than Blue” will be shown. You will learn about hot stars, black holes that are invisible to the eye. The program is suitable for audiences from fifth grade to adult.
Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Call 399-7700, ext. 8211.

Salamonie Bird Club announces upcoming events

Salamonie Bird Club has announced their upcoming birdwatching events.
Dec. 12: The club will meet briefly at 12:30 p.m. and then go to the Salamonie Interpretive Center’s Holiday Open House at 1 p.m.
Jan. 1, 2010: Christmas Bird County. For more information contact Huntington compiler Ellen Eppard at 260-758-3233.
Feb. 20, 2010: Eagle Watch from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center for an overview on Indiana bald eagles before caravanning to northern Indiana’s largest documented eagle roost. Bring snacks and a full tank of gas. Those who carpool can share gas expenses. Dress for weather, bring binoculars and cameras.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or visit: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.

Area Things to See and Do

FORT WAYNE
COLISEUM EVENTS
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR — Tuesday, Nov. 24, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW — Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
SANDY PATTY — Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., $18 to $75.
LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS — Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75,
“ANNIE’ — Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., National Tour group.
COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD — Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75.
JODEE MESSINA — Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75,
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org

Free Learn-It-Live Education Show at Embassy Nov. 18

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Learn-It-LiveEducation Show, The Science of Sound with Al Simmons, will be presented at the Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne. Tickets are FREE for area schoolchildren
Reservations are available by calling the Embassy box office at 260-424-5665. Sponsors include: Lincoln Financial Foundation, Target, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Karing for Kids Angel Tree locations

Santa may not have arrived yet, but the Christmas season has officially arrived in Wells County!
On Monday, Karing For Kids set up Angel Trees in a wide range of businesses, churches and schools around Wells and Huntington counties.
KFK’s goal for this year is to provide 625 children from 211 families in Huntington and Wells counties with eight gifts each, and is relying on generous donors to help provide suitable items.
Last year, the organization supplied gifts for 467 children from 167 families.
Donations may be made between now and Wednesday, Dec. 9. Each family will also receive a Christmas Meal box and a bible, with Life Church in Bluffton is co-ordinating the donations for the meal boxes.
Wrapping of the gifts will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Markle Church of Christ, and will continue on Saturday Dec. 19 until finished. Delivery will be Sunday, Dec. 20 beginning at 1 p.m.
Monetary donations may be sent to Karing for Kids, 1481W-100N., Bluffton, IN 46714.
Further information is available from Rhonda O’Reilly at 260-273-0716.
frank@news-banner.com


Angel Tree Locations:

Businesses
‑ Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne
‑ Coventry Meadows Assisted Living, Fort Wayne
‑ Crossroads Pantry, Markle
‑ First Bank of Berne, Bluffton
‑ Herald Press, Huntington
‑ Hi Lo Hair Design, Bluffton
‑ MarkleBank, both Bluffton locations
‑ MarkleBank, Markle
‑ MarkleBank, Huntington
‑ MarkleBank, Warren
‑ Markle Health & Rehabilitation, Markle
‑ Mechanixs Unlimited, Fort Wayne
‑ Peyton’s, Bluffton
‑ Quilts n’ Gifts, Bluffton
‑ Reed’s Do It Best Hardware, Bluffton
‑ ReMax Home Connection, Fort Wayne
‑ Sell Chiropractic Clinic, Bluffton
‑ Simpson Grain Company, Huntington
‑ Teachers Credit Union, Huntington

Churches
‑ Central Christian Church, Huntington
‑ Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wayne
‑ First Baptist Church, Warren
‑ First Reformed Church, Bluffton
‑ Life Church, Huntington
‑ Life Church, Bluffton
‑ Markle Church of Christ, Markle
‑ Murray Missionary Church, Murray
‑ Northview Church of Christ, Huntington
‑ Ossian Presbyterian Church, Ossian
‑ Ossian United Methodist, Ossian
‑ St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton
‑ TurnPointe Community Church, Markle
‑ Uniondale United Methodist, Uniondale
‑ Warren Church of Christ, Warren

Schools
(Huntington County)
‑ Andrews Elementary
‑ Crestview Middle School
‑ Flint Springs Elementary
‑ Horace Mann Elementary
‑ Huntington County Community Schools District Office
‑ Huntington North High School
‑ Lancaster Elementary, Huntington County
‑ Lincoln Elementary
‑ Northwest Elementary
‑ Roanoke Elementary
‑ Salamonie School

Schools
(Wells County)
‑ Bluffton Elementary and Middle School
‑ Lancaster Elementary, Wells County
‑ Norwell Middle and High Schools
‑ Northern Wells Community Schools District Office
‑ Ossian Elementary
‑ Southern Wells Schools

AC Regional Sewer Board

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Anyone want to serve on the Adams County Regional Sewer District Board?
At Monday's meeting of the commissioners, plans were proposed for the next steps toward the sewer district, which has been..

Dog rescued after 61 hours underground

Decatur Daily Democrat:

What do you call the result of a search for a dog trapped underground for 61 hours by using a Roto-Rooter camera, a medical stethoscope, and exceptional hearing of one of several men trying to find the pet?

Beitler, Sr., 89, of Berne

Berne Tri-Weekly News


James Edward Beitler Sr.
James Edward Beitler Sr., 89, a resident of Berne, died on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 3, 1920, to Hugo and Gertrude (Hirschy) Beitler. A graduate of Berne High School, he served in the United States Army Special Forces from 1942–1946. He was employed by the U.S. Post Office for 39 years and worked at Moser Sales for 10 years.

Area farmers off to good start

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Jeff Lehman, owner of Lehman Feeds, believes that area farmers are getting off to a “pretty good, but slow” corn harvest.
Soils began to dry more sufficiently late last week, finally allowing farmers to start bringing in their corn harvest. Lehman noted that soil type and amounts of rain have affected the tenure of harvest, so far, but weekend sunshine and drying winds have been a major asset to the cause.

Beer seeks sentence relief

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A post-conviction relief hearing was held in Adams Circuit Court on Friday for Gary D. Beer, 57, a former rural Berne resident who received a 7 1/2--year prison sentence in 2007 after being convicted by a jury of three counts of dealing in cocaine and one count...

LOVE gifts program needs help

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams County chapter of LOVE In the Name of Christ (LOVE INC) has announced that many more sponsors are urgently being sought for the group's Emmanuel Project. The agency said it has received 539 requests for aid, but only has 192 sponsors who have agreed to buy Christmas gifts for those in...

What's Up Adams County

Russell Strome
Russell Strome will be in concert at the South Adams Senior Center Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. It is open to the public and persons from all surrounding communities are invited and encouraged to attend. Russ is active in the Music Ministry at Berne Trinity United Methodist Church and offers a vast array of music that appeals to all ages. A free will offering will be received for ongoing expenses at the Senior Center and for future programming.

Holiday Bazaar in Berne Nov. 13 & 14
The staff and residents of Swiss Village Retirement Community will sponsor the annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. Ample parking will be available in the circle drive at the main entrance. The public is welcome to attend the event. For more information call Sharon Allspawat (260) 589-3173.


Living Faith Missionary Church, Ossian Presbyterian church, St. Mark Lutheran Church and United Methodist Church of Ossian will sponsor a free Community Thanksgiving meal Monday, Nov. 23, at the United Methodist Church of Ossian from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Members will be serving turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Special music will be provided by Ked Moser. Donations will be accepted and will support the local churches in their community outreach programs. The meal is free and open to the entire community.
For more information call 260-622-4326.

Geneva holds November council meeting

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Geneva Town Council held their November meeting Tuesday night. Jeff Brown came before the board as a liaison for the census to ask council for a donation of to help offset the price of a banner to remind the residents of Adams County to return their census survey. Brown said he would be approaching other governmental boards in the county to ask for their donations also.

City workers to put up holiday lights

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Applause, please, for a group of city employees who are going to show their commitment to their community this year by putting up the city's holiday lighting and decorations.

Human remains being moved

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Ryan Peterson is acutely aware of the sensitive nature of his current job — the end result of which will be the relocation of the long-buried human remains of the ancestors of many Berne residents.

Ceramic artist to speak at St. Francis

On Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. the nationally recognized ceramic artist Scott Ziegler will present a lecture for the Fort Wayne University of Saint Francis’ Closer Look Lecture Series. The program will take place in the North Campus Auditorium and is free to the public.
Zeigler is an exhibiting ceramicist in the university’s National Ceramics and Print Exhibition. Ceramics Monthly refers to his work as highly detailed ceramic sculpture. Weatherhead Gallery viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Ziegler’s work will be represented in the Ceramics & Prints Invitational Exhibition to be at the Weatherhead Gallery from Dec. 5 to Jan. 17. More information at the website of www.sf.edu/art

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT

GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
COMMUNITY THEATRE—Nov. 5-21, 2 p.m. Best of Rosemary Clooney and 7:30 p.m., Forever Plaid, $20, meal and show.
GAITHER HOMECOMING WITH IVAN PARKER—Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
BRANSON ON THE ROAD HOLIDAY SHOW—Nov. 27-29, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25.
WAYNE NEWTON—Friday, Dec., 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $55 to $100.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
TANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA—Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $57.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 24, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
‘WIZARD OF OZ’—Monday, Nov. 9, $27 to $52.
LEWIS BLACK—Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $65.
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
MINI AIDS QUILT EXHIBIT—Oct. 2-Dec. 2. Work by a dozen area artists. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com

WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
SANDY PATTY—Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., $18 to $75.
LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75,
“ANNIE’—Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., National Tour group.
COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD—Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75.
JODEE MESSINA—Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75,
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org

VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT,
ALPIN HONG—Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $20.
DIONNE WARWICK—Tuesday, Nov., 10, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $50.
LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS—Saturday, Nov. 21, $25 to $50.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SHOW—Friday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m., (note date change), some tickets still available.

Berne Tri-Weekly:

Vera E. Neaderhouser
Vera E. Neaderhouser, 92, formerly of Berne, died on October 20, 2009 at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Indianapolis.
She is survived by one daughter, Judy (James) Sipe of Indianapolis; one sister, Alice (Robert) Shoemaker; and one brother, LaVern “Chic” Roth, both of Decatur; and one grandson, Jeff Sipe of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on June 30, 1975.
Services were held on Monday, November 2 for family and friends and Zion United Church of Christ, with Rev. Randy Rossman officiating.

Callithumpian Canter winners announced

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Cool and windy conditions greeted the 124 runners participating in the annual Callithumpian Canter held Sunday at Bellmont High School.
Denise Conrad was the winner of the 5K female division with a 20:36 clocking followed by Linda Keuneke at 21:59 and Julie Bock...

AC band 9th at State

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams Central High School's Squadron of Sound marching band finished in ninth place on Saturday in Class D of the state finals of the annual Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) competition, held in Lucas Oil Stadium at Indianapolis. The AC group, directed by Mike Satterthwaite, performed a show entitled "Currents: Wind, Water, and Electric."

Emergency crews converge on Adams County for communication tune-up

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The mournful sound of emergency sirens converged on Adams Central High School in Monroe on Saturday morning in response to an emergency disaster drill plane crash which had been simulated in the parking lot behind the school...

AC band heading for State

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams Central's Squadron of Sound is scheduled to march onto the Lucas Oil Stadium field at 6:07 p.m. Saturday, making its first-ever appearance in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State band contest. The 62-member Squadron is one of several area bands competing in the four divisions of the finals. Both AC and Allen County Athletic Conference...

Calithumpian Parade Prize

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Miranda Renner (left) and Madison Bailey show off the trophy the Adams Central Squadron of Sound won Monday for being judged the top band in the Class A division at the Callithumpian Parade. The AC band won awards for best music, best marketing and maneuvering, and best general effect. (Photo by Eric Mann)

Adams County Halloween events

St. Mark's UM Church Trick or Trunk

Friday, October 30, 2009 , 6:00-7:30
Location: 546 W. US Hwy. 224 Decatur, IN
Contact: St. Mark's UM Church, 260-724-7183
Fee: No Charge

Kids through 5th grade can enjoy trick or treating from car trunk to car trunk. Sponsors are various members and groups of St. Mark's.

Zion Lutheran Church Trunk and Treat

Saturday, October 31, 2009 , 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: 1010 W. Monroe St., Decatur, IN
Contact: Zion Lutheran Church, 724-7177
Fee: None

Kids of all ages can enjoy treats from a number of car trunks in the church parking lot during Decatur's City-Wide Trick or Treat Night

Former South Adams athlete dies in Wells County shooting

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


A former outstanding athlete of South Adams High School died on Tuesday as a result of a shooting in Wells County.
Amy Meyer, age 28, a 1999 graduate of South Adams, died at Bluffton Regional Medical Center as a result of a shooting at 0649 East 100 South.
Wells County Sheriff Bob Frantz said that his department was summoned to the residence at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday morning where they found Meyer laying on the floor of the garage with two bullet holes in her chest.

County to dedicate right-of-way to Decatur

The Berne Tri-Weekly News:



The attorney for the city of Decatur, Tim Baker, approached the Adams County Commissioners on Monday and asked them to dedicate some right-of-way along CR 600 North, just east of the Decatur city limits.
Baker explained that Decatur is applying for a grant for some improvements to the Piqua Road-Highway 224 intersection and Decatur has to show ownership of the right-of-way in question...

Divided votes at AC public hearing

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A three and one-half hour public hearing held by the Adams Central school board on Thursday night ended in a series of divided votes as board members decided to hold an informational hearing at their regular November 10 meeting on a potential $10 million project for improvements to the...

Horse droppings a rising concern (in Decatur)

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur Mayor John Schultz raised at Tuesday night's city council meeting an issue rarely mentioned but one he sees as an increasing problem: excrement left on city streets by horses pulling Amish buggies...

Hunt the 'great pumpkin' on Saturday

Bring the kids and a flashlight to Lancaster Park to hunt the 2,000 orange and black Halloween eggs in the dark this Saturday Oct 24th . Following the hunt enjoy a hayride and smore's provided by Goodwin's Memorial Chapel. Hunt starts at 7:30 p.m. SHARP!

There is a “great pumpkin” hidden for a special prize in each of the 3 age categories!

Adams County Unemployment rate above 13 percent

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The September jobless rate in Adams County dropped almost a full percent from its August level, the second consecutive month in which the number of unemployed county residents has declined.
But the county's 13.4 percent unemployment rate for September — while down from 14.1 percent in August — nonetheless remained the fourth...

H1N1 vaccine comes to Adams

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The line for the first local doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine snaked along sidewalks from inside Adams Memorial Hospital over to the next-door Paul and Kathryn Strickler Cancer Institute on Wednesday afternoon. The photo was taken in front of the cancer site, looking toward the hospital. During the three-hour Kids' Health Fair, several hundred doses of vaccine were given children ages 6 months to 18 years, while Flumist vaccine (nasal spray) was available for healthy children ages 2-18 with no history of asthma.

Area Things to See and Do

BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
SET APART—Saturday, Oct. 24, from Doyle, TN.

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35 to $75.
THE OSMOND BROTHERS—Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $50.
FALL GOSPEL CONCERT—Thursday, Oct. 29, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25.
JAY WHITE AS NEIL DIAMOND—Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 & 31, $35.
COMMUNITY THEATRE—Nov. 5-21, 2 p.m. Best of Rosemary Clooney and 7:30 p.m., Forever Plaid, $20, meal and show.
GAITHER HOMECOMING WITH IVAN PARKER—Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
BRANSON ON THE ROAD HOLIDAY SHOW—Nov. 27-29, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25.
WAYNE NEWTON—Friday, Dec., 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $55 to $100.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
TANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA—Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $57.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 24, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
REO SPEEDWAGON & FOGHAT—Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., $49.75 to $67.75.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA—Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., featuring Dennis James at the Grande Page organ with A Fright Night event, $7 for adults and $4 for students 18 and under.
‘WIZARD OF OZ’—Monday, Nov. 9, $27 to $52.
LEWIS BLACK—Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $65.
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
MINI AIDS QUILT EXHIBIT—Oct. 2-Dec. 2. Work by a dozen area artists. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com

FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO
Great Zoo Halloween, Oct. 16-31, 6 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, and $7 for children. Non scary vent with nine stations open for trick or treating.

WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
SANDY PATTY—Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., $18 to $75.
LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $75,

Decatur city services to be cut

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Stephen Carter and Jeff Raugh of Umbaugh attended the city council meeting, as they had several weeks ago. This time they brought an outlook revised from the previous report and the revisions brought no better news.
It's become all too obvious that the city is not only going to have to raise addtional fees — the trash-collection hike from $4 to $12 monthly has already been approved — but it is increasingly looking like some services are going to have to be cut.

Decatur tax revenue to decline

Decatur Daily Democrat:

In the wake of the recession and Indiana Legislature-imposed property tax relief, city officials have known for some time that revenues are going to be falling off sharply next year and in the future.
Decatur is expected to lose an estimated $237,000 in tax revenues in 2010.
The city has already boosted trash collection fees from $4 to !2 monthly, due to begin in November.
"Indirectly, Indianapolis (Legislature) is forcing us to make these adjustments," the mayor said. "We don't want to increase these fees or cut any services, and this couldn't have come at a worse time (recession)."

Tax bills may be on time

Decatur Daily Democrat:

If all continues to go well, Adams County's 2010 property tax billings will be right on schedule. That was the good word on Monday from county Assessor Judy Affolder to the commissioners...

Hearing set on solid waste hikes

Decatur Daily Democrat:

An increase in disposal costs for locally-generated trash — scheduled to take effect in 2010, pending the outcome of an upcoming public hearing — will include new fees for the commercial disposal of some light bulbs and electronic equipment...

Rev. Donald E. Wilks died

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Reverend Donald E. Wilks, 78, of Warren, died at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Heritage Pointe United Methodist Home.
He was the former pastor of Monroe United Methodist Church in Monroe and Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne.
Arrangements are pending at Haggard and Sefton Funeral Home.

Husband gives kidney to wife

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Humans are born with two kidneys and one pancreas, but Beth Bedwell of rural Decatur has three kidneys and two pancreases. The 39-year-old wife and mother, and longtime Adams Memorial Hospital employee, is recovering quite well after having three transplant...

Adams County Fall Carnivals

For more information visit the Decatur Chamber of Commerce here Wyneken Lutheran School Fall Carnival Sunday, October 18, 2009 , 4pm-7pm Location: 11565 N Us Hwy 27, Decatur, Indiana Contact: Wyneken Lutheran School, 260-547-4227 Fee: none Carnival theme,"Down on the Farm". Carnival games and events will include a silent auction, Cow-moon walk, Twister-moon walk, Face painting, chicken dance cake walk and many more games. Fun for all ages! Food from the Chuck Wagon!

Callithumpian SPOOKTACULAR SPECIALS Monday, October 26, 2009 , Daily Location: Citywide Contact: Decatur Small Business Association, 260-223-0102 Fee: October 26-31, 2009 Citywide Spookacular Specials at participating Local Small Businesses. Check out www.decatursba.com for details and participants.

St. Mark's UM Church Trick or Trunk Friday, October 30, 2009 , 6:00-7:30 Location: 546 W. US Hwy. 224 Decatur, IN Contact: St. Mark's UM Church, 260-724-7183 Fee: No Charge Kids through 5th grade can enjoy trick or treating from car trunk to car trunk. Sponsors are various members and groups of St. Mark's.

Zion Lutheran Church Trunk and Treat Saturday, October 31, 2009 , 6 - 8 p.m. Location: 1010 W. Monroe St., Decatur, IN Contact: Zion Lutheran Church, 724-7177 Fee: None Kids of all ages can enjoy treats from a number of car trunks in the church parking lot during Decatur's City-Wide Trick or Treat Night.

Berne City Council approves 2010 budget

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


The Berne City Council approved the 2010 budget of $1,404,951 at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. However, the board met on Tuesday due to the observance of Columbus Day on Monday.
Clerk-Treasurer Gwen Maller noted that estimated expenses for the last six months of 2009 had been $900,833, leaving total budgeted expenses from July 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2010 at $2,305,784.
Revenue for the period includes 2009 taxes, $390,000, miscellaneous for the last half of 2009, $271,078, 2010 miscellaneous, $510,157, and 2010 taxes, $877,762. The total revenue for the time period would be $2,049,296, leaving a deficit of $256,488.

N. Adams forms advisory group

Decatur Daily Democrat:

An eight-member advisory committee has been formed to study various issues related to the financial conditions and facilities at North Adams Community Schools...

S. Adams absentees at 25%

Decatur Daily Democrat:

There have been no confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus at South Adams Schools, South Adams Schools Superintendent Cathy Egolf reported on Wednesday evening, despite higher than normal absentee levels....

Area Things to See and Do

BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions.
260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
DRIVEN—Saturday, Oct. 17, from Indian Trail, NC.

BRYANT
GOODTIMES
THEATRE AT
BEARCREEK FARMS
ALDRIDGE SISTERS & OTWELL TWINS—Thursday, Oct. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35. (Lawrance Welk stars).
PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS—Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA—Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $75.
THE OSMOND BROTHERS—Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $50.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13.
For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event. For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777

Artists get Wild at CAC

The Indiana Wildlife Artists Association will present their 26th annual awards exhibit at Balentine Gallery in the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana, Oct. 16 through Nov. 30. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work with the public at a free Open House Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 to 4 PM.

Guests will view a variety of two and three dimensional art works in various media and styles depicting a wide range of natural subjects. The exhibition was judged at its first display site in Evansville, Indiana, by experts in the Fine Arts and Wildlife Naturalist professions.

Some of the finest amateur and professional artists working in the area of wildlife and nature art from the state of Indiana have entered works in the exhibit.

For information about membership in the IWA, see www.indidnawildlifeartists.org

Hours are 10 Am to 4 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 Am to 7 Pm Wednesdays. Closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 26-29.

New Fleetwood product popular

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Officials of Fleetwood RV Inc. have announced that the firm's newer, smaller, and cheaper motor homes are selling very well. John Draheim, company president, said the entire initial production of 150 Quest vehicles, with prices starting at $84,000, "sold out in two weeks. Dealers are retailing them as fast as we can deliver them."

Area Things to See and Do

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
DAUGHTRY — Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR — Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
LORD OF THE DANCE — Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., (Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance), tickets starting at $27 go on sale on Sept. 11th, $27 to $52.

Adams-Wells Crisis Center gets cash

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams Wells Crisis Center, a local emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, is one of the 25 organizations that will receive funds raised by this year’s United Way of Adams County annual campaign.

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT

GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $75.
THE OSMOND BROTHERS—Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $50.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.

FW Zoo offers ‘merry-not-scary’ Halloween fun

Pumpkins, animals and a friendly witch will take center stage when the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo celebrates the 31st annual Great Zoo Halloween from Oct. 16-31.
The zoo will be transformed into a pumpkin paradise for the “merry-not-scary” event. Children invited to trick-or-treat around the zoo grounds, where they will receive goodies at nine treat stations.
Ten to 12 tons of pumpkins and gourds, many of them decorated and carved, will adorn the zoo pathways.
New features at the event this year will be a mystery maze and mini-maze, a chance to chat with Broomhilda the Witch, meet farm animals in the Big Red Barn, try pumpkin bowling, check out the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and see real bats in Australia after dark. The Australian Adventure Dairy Queen will be open for hot eats and cool treats.
The zoo will close for the season on Oct. 11 to prepare for the Oct. 16 opening for the Great Zoo Halloween. Hours from Oct. 16-31 will be from 6 to 8 p.m. weeknights and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for children and $5 for adults. Halloween carnival-style games will cost an additional $1 each. The Eerie Express Train ride, taking visitors into the “haunted” woods of Franke Park, will cost an additional $2 per person.

Some Adams inmates get GPS monitor

Berne Tri-Weekly News:



....Later in the meeting, the sheriff teamed up with Ian Gilbert from Community Corrections and Judge Pat Miller to announce that Community Corrections will begin to monitor, with GPS units, inmates on work release.
“We don’t have the manpower to properly monitor the inmates on work release,” stated Padgett. “This will allow us to follow the inmates and make sure they are going where they are supposed to go.”
Padgett added that the inmates on work release are currently charged $100 a week for room and board and that the monitoring will add $50 per week to this charge.

Allen County man killed in fire

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Allen County Coroner E. Jon Brandenberger has ruled smoke inhalation and severe thermal burns to over 50 percent of the body as the cause of death for James E. Gravens, 51, Village Green Apartments, Decatur.
Gravens was flown Friday afternoon by the Parkview Samaritan helicopter to St. Joseph's Hospital's burn unit in Fort Wayne after he suffered burns from a fire in his Village Green Apartment.
Decatur Fire Department Assistant Chief and fire investigator Jim Hitchcock said this morning that the call for the fire came in at 1 p.m. Friday and firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire to Gravens apartment.

Fundraiser for 2 Adam Central students

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A fundraiser to aid two Adams Central School students who have been stricken with cancer will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 4-7 p.m. in the AC cafetorium.
The event will benefit Nathan Coffey, a seventh grader, and Nick McCullough, a freshman.

Area Things to See and Do

BERNE
POSSOM TROT ORCHESTRA AT SWISS VILLAGE
“Concert in the Barn” by the Possom Trot Orchestra at Swiss Heritage Village, Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., $5.

BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
CRIST FAMILY—Saturday, Oct. 10, from Colfax, NC

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
THE VAN DELLS—Thursday, Oct. 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
LEGENDS OF THE 1950S—Friday, Oct. 9, 2 & 7:30 p.m, $30.
THE SHANGRI-LAS & JAY SIEGEL & THE TOKENS—2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
ALDRIDGE SISTERS & OTWELL TWINS—Thursday, Oct. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35. (Lawrance Welk stars).
PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS—Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA—Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.

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Original music to honor 3 women at Phil concert
On Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Masterworks Concert will feature a commissioned piece of music honoring three women who were dedicated to encouraging, nurturing and supporting the art of music.
“What the Soul Remembers” by Amy Scurria of Durham, NC will honor the memories of Wilda Gene Marcus, Dr. K. Marie Stolba and Colleen Benninghoff, all trained musicians who had a passion for music and were enthusiastic patrons and supporter of the FW Philharmonic. The FW Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota Music Honorary Society funded the project.
Music Director Designate, Andrew Constantine will be conducting the concert to be presented at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne. Tickets start at $15 and may be arranged for by calling 260-481-0777, online at www.fwphil.org or at the Embassy Box Office.

Photo contest
deadline Oct. 9
The Wells County Historical Museum Street Fair Photo Contest deadline is Oct. 9. Photos can be delivered to First United Methodist Church at 325 W. Washington Street, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call Laura at 824-3806.

South Adams Senior trip to Bearcreek Oct. 8
The South Adams Senior Center will sponsor a Bearcreek Farms Day Thursday, Oct. 8. Cost is $20 per person and includes a family style meal, dessert, drink, tax and a 2 p.m. showing of the Van Dels (50's and 60's music). The tip is not included.
Those attending should meet at Bearcreek Farms at noon for seating. Lunche will be served at 12:30 p.m. To sign up call 260-589-8877.
Reservations and payment is due at the Senior Center by Monday, Oct. 5.

Bear Scouts event at Limberlost Oct. 10
In 1916 Robert Baden-Powell helped found the Cub Scout movement. At the same time, Hoosier author and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter became famous for her novels and nature studies exploring the Limberlost Swamp. On Oct. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. the Limberlost S.H.S. will bring these two worlds together.
Bear Scouts are invited to explore the Limberlost Swamp with the Limberlost S.H.S. staff where Stratton-Porter once made fascinating wildlife discoveries. Bear Scouts that take part in “Sharing your World with Wildlife” activities will earn Bear Achievement # 5. These activities include building a birdhouse, discovering wetland animals and habitats, engaging in conservation efforts to protect natural environments and receiving a guided tour of the Loblolly Nature Preserve, where youngsters can come face to face with wetland creatures. A light afternoon snack will accompany the Scouts in their quests to become young naturalists.
Spots are limited for this event! All Scouts are asked to register by Oct. 7 by calling the Limberlost S.H.S. at 260.368.7428 or by stopping by 200 E. 6th St. in Geneva, Ind. Cost is $6 per Scout.

Deadline Oct. 12 for Fall harvest banquet
The fall harvest banquet will be held at the South Adams Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. The meal will be catered by Norm’s Preble Gardens and the menu consists of tossed salad, swiss steak, baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll/butter, assorted pies, lemonade and coffee. The centerpieces and door prizes will be given away. The entertainment will be furnished by the Unity Quartet. Cost of the banquet is $10 per person, and payment to be made at the door the night of the banquet. Call 589-8877 to make reservations by Monday, Oct. 12.

Satek Winery
Tasting Tour Oct. 15
Take a leisurely October ride through the Indiana countryside to Satek Winery near Fremont. Wines grown on Satek Winery vineyards have won gold medals, and Best in Class awards, from dry red and white wines to semi-sweet red and white wines. Tour leader Jeanne Ploetz is constructing her plans including lunch en route. Registration is $3 with cost of lunch and any purchases for gift-giving on your own. Mark the date Thursday, Oct. 15 and register by Oct. 12. Call Maureen Butler at 260-824-5222.

Angel Food
Ministries taking food orders
If you are struggling with putting food on the table or know someone who is, Angel Food Ministries at Sonlight Wesleyan Church can help. Orders can be placed at the church between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at: www.angelfoodministries.com. Deadline is Oct. 15. Food will be distributed Oct. 24. For more information call 824-0068 or Margetta Stinson at 827-0382. (Pd. Advt.)

Alumni and faculty Exhibition begins Oct. 17
The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis has announced the opening of the Alumni and Faculty Exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Weatherhead Gallery in the Rolland Center. This annual tradition showcases new work by alumni and faculty of the School of Creative Arts. A wide variety of media will be on display. The exhibition will run through Sunday, Nov. 29. There is no charge for admission. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The gallery will be closed Nov. 26-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information, contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700, ext. 8001.

Feast of Hunters Moon Oct. 10-11
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association of Lafayette, will sponsor the 42nd annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon Oct. 10 and 11, 2009. For more information call 765-476-8411 or log onto: www.tippecanoehistory.org.

Civil War days/Renaissance in Roanoke

Civil War Days
Oct. 10-11 at
Hartford City
The 20th annual Civil War Days will be held Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in Hartford City. Hours are Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $4 for those ages 12 and younger, $5 for those ages 13 to 60 and $4 for those age 61 and older. Take State Road 3 to Hartford City. Turn east at State Road 26. Follow signs. For a full list of activities log onto: www.hartfordcitycwdays.com.

A Renaissance in
Roanoke Oct. 10
A Renaissance in Roanoke will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown on Main Street. There will be original art for sale by local and regional artists, Watch Plein Air Painters from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; live music, food , entertainment and a Farmer's Market from 1 to 5 p.m.
Go to: www.discoverroanoke.org.

County joins grant bid effort

Decatur County Democrat:

A unanimous vote of the Adams County Commissioners on Monday approved adding the county to a list of northeastern Indiana counties seeking a $1 million federal grant to perform environmental assessments of so-called "brownfield" sites in those counties...

Pumpkin Fest

Sept. 26 & 27
Myers Farm will sponsor their annual Pumpkin Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and 27 at 807W., 500N, five miles north of Portland. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Available will be pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, fall decor, Indian corn, mums, corn shocks, garage sales, Halloween decor, homemade soy candles, apples and cider, free petting zoo and wagon rides. There will be an 1840 Trappers Camp in the Woods Sept. 19 and 20 only. Admission is free. For more information call 260-726-2093.

Bluffton Street Fair 2009

If you're looking for something to do, head over to Bluffton for a few hours of fun. What better way to wrap-up another summer season of frolicking good times...

Indiana Festivals

HOOSIER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL—Sept. 24-26, Military Park and Indiana History Center, Indianapolis. Featuring national, regional and local storytellers. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 20:30 p.m., admission charged. 317-576-9848 or storytellingarts.org

FAIRMOUNT MUSEUM DAYS—Sept. 24-27, Fairmount, remembering James Dean Festival, Main St. and Playacres park at 500 South Vine St. James Dean car show, look-alike contest, parade, museum tours, entertainment, carnival, crafts and food, hours vary, free. 765-948-4555 or jamesdeanartifacts.com

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT—Sept. 25-27, Commons park at Angola. Reenactment camps, settlers, period dance, artillery, mortars, cavalry, hours vary, free. 2260-665-7728.

CHIEF LOGANSPORT OF LIVING HISTORY—Sept. 25-27, Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds at Logansport., hours vary, admission charged. 574-735-6424 and visit-casscounty.com

MICHIANA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE—Sept. 25-26, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Handmade quilts, antiques, tow auctions, ethnic foods, global and local crafts, Friday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. 574-534-1735 or mennonitesale.org

Area Things to See and Do

BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
HOOSIER HARMONY—Saturday, Sept. 26, from Indianapolis.

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
LAWRENCE WELK STARS GUY AND RALNA—Thursday, Sept. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m.
GAITHER HOMECOMING—Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 7 7:30 p.m., $35.
CARL HURLEY—Thusday, Oct. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
MAN 1 BANK 0 SHOW BY PATRICK COMBS—Friday, Oct. 2, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35., comedian.
VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS—Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $75.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
POPS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., music of Billy Joel, Embassy Theatre.
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.

City man held in slaying

Decatur Daily Democrat:

BY ERIC MANN A 41-year-old Decatur man, Louis Eguia Jr., died at Adams Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning of multiple stab wounds and another city man is in custody, charged with aggravated battery in the case...

Free parking at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience

Indiana DNR Release:

Parking at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26-27, at Fort Harrison State Park, is free, and should be easy.

Hoosier Outdoor Experience participants are asked to please park in the Maj. Gen. E.J. Bean Finance Center parking lot off Post Road. A free shuttle service will transport you to the event, or you may walk to the event from the parking lot. There will be no parking inside Fort Harrison State Park.

Bicyclists may enter through the foot entrance on Glenn Road. Supervised Pedal & Park bicycle racks are available for use. For those interested in bus service, IndyGo Route 4 will provide transportation to the event on Saturday. There is no bus service on Sunday.

Once participants are on the grounds of Fort Harrison, they will be able to ride trolleys from one area of the park to another for free.
“We have rented the trolleys from the Indiana State Fairgrounds to move people around,” said Amanda Wuestefeld, Hoosier Outdoor Heritage coordinator.

To view a map of the parking lot, visit http://www.IN.gov/dnr/5479.htm. If using an online mapping site, such as www.mapquest.com, enter your destination as the intersection of Herbert Lord Rd. and North Post Rd.

The accessible lot will have an accessible bus into the event. Please do not park there unless you need this service.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a family-friendly event that is the first of its kind in Indiana. Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping and much more.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with sponsorship support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust; Ball Brothers Foundation; WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis; and numerous other sponsors.

Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. To register, go to hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.

Event updates can be found at hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook.