Decatur County Democrat:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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
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.
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.
Monday, September 21, 2009
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.
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.
Youth rabbit, squirrel hunt at Salamonie Lake, Nov. 7
Youth rabbit and squirrel hunts will be held at Salamonie Lake on Nov. 7. Participants should meet the property's office at 7 a.m. Hunters will be in the field for the rabbit hunt until noon. The youth squirrel hunt will follow a free lunch. Instructional sessions regarding game cleaning will be included.
All youth participants are encouraged to have attended and passed a Hunter Education Course and have either a valid Indiana Youth Hunting License or Apprentice License. Information regarding upcoming Hunter Education courses is available at http://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm. Participants must register in advance by contacting Jim Heasley at (765) 674-3791. Youth can bring their own shotgun, or have one provided. Those requiring that a shotgun be provided must request one while registering.
Each youth will have a “private mentor” that will supervise and assist him or her during the hunt. Parents are encouraged to accompany the youth, but that is not mandatory.
The lunch that will be provided after the morning rabbit hunt is for all youth, mentors, and dog handlers. The event and meals are free for all who attend. Youth Hunting Licenses cost $7 and will be available at the Salamonie office the day of the hunt. Licenses are also available anytime at www.IndianaOutdoor. IN.gov. Adults wishing to volunteer as dog handlers or mentors must register in advance by calling the same number listed above.
Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the National Cur and Feist Breeders Association, the National Kennel Club, and the Indiana Beaglers Alliance will serve as hosts.
The Salamonie Interpretive Center is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, west of Highway 105 in western Huntington County.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Senior luncheon at Berne Sept. 23
The September Senior Luncheon will be held at the South Adams Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon. It will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens. The menu will include:meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roll with butter, assorted pies, coffee and lemonade. Entertainment will be furnished by Doveanna (Nussbaum) Fosnaugh from Bluffton. She has been playing the piano for many years and will be performing the old songs and hymns.
September birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. The cost is $5 per person. Call the Senior Center to make your reservations at 589-8877 by Monday, Sept. 21. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to attend. Those who need transportation for the luncheon, call 589-8877 as soon as possible to make arrangements for pick up. The Council on Aging van would pick you up for a small donation.`
September birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. The cost is $5 per person. Call the Senior Center to make your reservations at 589-8877 by Monday, Sept. 21. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to attend. Those who need transportation for the luncheon, call 589-8877 as soon as possible to make arrangements for pick up. The Council on Aging van would pick you up for a small donation.`
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Area Things to See and Do
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
RASCAL FLATTS & DARIOUS RUCKER—Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., tickets $51.75 & $67. 1-800-745-3000.
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL—Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20, Appleseed Park by Coliseum parking lot, free festival but $4 to park.
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
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black). $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
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
‘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
THE LAKE—Exhibit viewable through Sept. 29 Hallway Gallery features student photography from juniors and seniors at IPFW. 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 MUSEUM OF ART TROLLEY TOUR
Tour 13 art galleries in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., catch the trolley at the FWMA. For a reservation call 260-422-6467.
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
FORT WAYNE
MICHAEL JOHNS AT VERA BRADLEY CENTER
American Idol finalist Michael Johns at Vera Bradley Distribution Center, Friday, Oct. 2, for National Breast Cancer Awareness “Tickled Pink,” $75, 260-207-5198.
FORT WAYNE DOLL & BEAR SHOW & SALE
FW Doll & Bear Show & Sale, Sunday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne, $3 admission, all related items to collecting and selling.
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
MERLE HAGGARD—Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., (rescheduled from July 16), $49 & $59.
DAVID PHELPS—Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT,
FIREFALL, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & POCO—Saturday, Sept.. 19.
RASCAL FLATTS & DARIOUS RUCKER—Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., tickets $51.75 & $67. 1-800-745-3000.
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL—Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20, Appleseed Park by Coliseum parking lot, free festival but $4 to park.
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
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black). $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
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
‘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
THE LAKE—Exhibit viewable through Sept. 29 Hallway Gallery features student photography from juniors and seniors at IPFW. 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 MUSEUM OF ART TROLLEY TOUR
Tour 13 art galleries in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., catch the trolley at the FWMA. For a reservation call 260-422-6467.
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
FORT WAYNE
MICHAEL JOHNS AT VERA BRADLEY CENTER
American Idol finalist Michael Johns at Vera Bradley Distribution Center, Friday, Oct. 2, for National Breast Cancer Awareness “Tickled Pink,” $75, 260-207-5198.
FORT WAYNE DOLL & BEAR SHOW & SALE
FW Doll & Bear Show & Sale, Sunday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne, $3 admission, all related items to collecting and selling.
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
MERLE HAGGARD—Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., (rescheduled from July 16), $49 & $59.
DAVID PHELPS—Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT,
FIREFALL, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & POCO—Saturday, Sept.. 19.
Volunteers needed for fall festival at Ouabache SP
Indiana DNR Release:
Volunteers are needed to assist with Ouabache State Park’s Fall Festival Weekend, Oct. 30-31.
Ouabache’s Fall Festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy the weather and participate in a variety of events in a safe environment. Individuals are needed to help make the pot luck soup, decorate Campview Shelter, and assist with games during the Fall Festival Fair. Other volunteer opportunities also exist.
Anyone, age 16 or older may volunteer. Volunteers will be provided a free evening meal and will be presented with a certificate of thanks afterward. Letters documenting volunteer time will be provided for individuals requesting one for work or school purposes.
To volunteer, contact the park's interpretive naturalist at (260) 824-0926 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or e-mail OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Volunteers are needed to assist with Ouabache State Park’s Fall Festival Weekend, Oct. 30-31.
Ouabache’s Fall Festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy the weather and participate in a variety of events in a safe environment. Individuals are needed to help make the pot luck soup, decorate Campview Shelter, and assist with games during the Fall Festival Fair. Other volunteer opportunities also exist.
Anyone, age 16 or older may volunteer. Volunteers will be provided a free evening meal and will be presented with a certificate of thanks afterward. Letters documenting volunteer time will be provided for individuals requesting one for work or school purposes.
To volunteer, contact the park's interpretive naturalist at (260) 824-0926 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or e-mail OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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
COMMON GROUND—Saturday, Sept. 19, from Gaston, IN
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. 25, 2 7 7:30 p.m.
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: The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; 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.
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
COMMON GROUND—Saturday, Sept. 19, from Gaston, IN
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. 25, 2 7 7:30 p.m.
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: The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; 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.
Plein Air Painting Exhibit in St. Marys
En Plein Air…Three Artists Paint Three Counties, an exhibit featuring Ruth Ann Sturgill, Lori Smith, and Michelle Walker, will be on display now through Nov. 5, 2009 at Arts Place’s Collective Center, located at 138 East Spring Street in St. Marys, Ohio. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Contact Heidi Meade, Director of Education, at 419-394-0707, email thecollectivecenter@artsland.org or visit www.artsland.org.
Sylvan Lake restoration a success story
ROME CITY – Armed with backpack sprayers, pumps, boats, and even a commercial crop-dusting airplane, the Department of Natural Resources conducted one of its most successful fishing restoration projects 25 years ago this week at Sylvan Lake, a 669-acre impoundment in northern Noble County.
On Sept. 19, 1984, fisheries biologists with the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife began applying 4,000 gallons of rotenone, a chemical fish toxicant, to Sylvan Lake, its inlet ditches, and several lakes upstream, including Barr, Beck, Hall and Wible.
The purpose of the project was to remove an excessive population of carp, a non-native invasive fish species that had roiled the lake bed, muddied the water, destroyed fish habitat, and displaced sport fish. Ironically, carp were first brought to Indiana 100 years earlier in 1884 to stock in ponds in hopes of boosting meat production.
Once treated, Sylvan Lake was restocked with large mouth bass, bluegills, channel catfish, and walleyes.
Total cost of the Sylvan Lake project in 1984 dollars was about $125,000 and was funded by fishing license sales and the federal Sport Fish Restoration program.
Since then, the turnaround in water quality, fish habitat, fishing, and the overall economic value of the lake community has far exceeded that initial investment.
As a result, Sylvan Lake today is one of the most popular fishing lakes in northern Indiana. Anglers flock to the lake each year to catch bass and bluegills, progeny of those released back in 1984.
A 14-inch minimum size limit on bass, imposed at the time of the renovation, has helped protect small bass from over-harvest. Walleyes are still stocked in the lake each fall by the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. As recently as 2007, estimates are that anglers fished nearly 60,000 hours and took home more than 46,000 bluegills.
“The Sylvan Lake Restoration Project is a true success story and a great example of what professional fisheries managers can accomplish,” said Bill James, DNR’s chief of fisheries.
James credited the teamwork of his field biologists, hatchery managers, lake residents and town leaders for success of the project. Local residents coordinated a cleanup effort that sent over a million pounds of carp to a fertilizer plant.
“If anyone wants an example of what the DNR and Hoosier citizens can accomplish together, or how state investment in local communities and outdoor recreation opportunities can pay big dividends, I’ll mention Sylvan Lake every time,” he said.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Adams County health reports online
Restaurant inspections by the Adams County Health Department are now available online. Visit the Adams County web site for links, or click here.
During the course of an inspection, the inspectors perform a variety of tasks including taking temperatures of food being cooked, checking food being stored for future use or available for consumer consumption, measuring the levels of sanitizing agents in dishwashing units and for cleaning food contact surfaces, reviewing the policies and procedures of an establishment, looking for signs of possible rodent or insect infestations, monitoring the process of how food is received and held in storage areas, checking the general cleanliness of the establishment including restrooms, outside refuse sites, and kitchen prep area locations, eliminating cross contamination of food by making sure raw products are properly stored, and working with establishments to develop good personal hygiene programs that promote frequent hand washing, the use of hair restraints, and not having any bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Repeat inspections of establishments are performed-usually within a week and sometimes sooner-if numerous problems are noted or there are unsanitary conditions. Inspectors also present periodic educational programs for groups and individual establishments.
The local department's goal is to ensure Adams County food establishments provide safe food products. Inspections and educational programs are important ways of striving to reach that goal.
During the course of an inspection, the inspectors perform a variety of tasks including taking temperatures of food being cooked, checking food being stored for future use or available for consumer consumption, measuring the levels of sanitizing agents in dishwashing units and for cleaning food contact surfaces, reviewing the policies and procedures of an establishment, looking for signs of possible rodent or insect infestations, monitoring the process of how food is received and held in storage areas, checking the general cleanliness of the establishment including restrooms, outside refuse sites, and kitchen prep area locations, eliminating cross contamination of food by making sure raw products are properly stored, and working with establishments to develop good personal hygiene programs that promote frequent hand washing, the use of hair restraints, and not having any bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Repeat inspections of establishments are performed-usually within a week and sometimes sooner-if numerous problems are noted or there are unsanitary conditions. Inspectors also present periodic educational programs for groups and individual establishments.
The local department's goal is to ensure Adams County food establishments provide safe food products. Inspections and educational programs are important ways of striving to reach that goal.
Riders Rendezvous at Salamonie Reservoir, Sept. 18-20
Salamonie Reservoir will present its Riders Rendezvous, Sept. 18-20, at its Lost Bridge West Horsemen's Campground. Horse owners are welcome to bring their horses and camp for the weekend or come out for a day and enjoy the sessions.
Non-horse owners are encouraged to attend to view the variety of horses and mules, but no rentals or rides will be available.
The horsemen’s campground is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County. Advance registration by calling (260) 468-2127 is encouraged. The fee for the weekend's events is $2 per person. Camping fees are extra.
See www.IN.gov/dnr/uwis/ for more information about Upper Wabash Interpretive Services programs or call the number above.
The schedule of events follows.
Sept. 18, set-up and campfire time in the evening. Stop in at the tent where Loop A and B of the horse camp meet.
Sept. 19, 10 a.m., "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Mules." Mule enthusiast Dann Perigo will discuss owning mules versus horses and demonstrate their versatility.
Sept. 19, 11 a.m., "Introduction to Driving." Ivy Owen of O-Bar-S farms will demonstrate how to begin driving a horse. A professional trainer for 35 years, she has six International Champion Saddlebreds to her credit.
Sept. 19, 1 p.m., Ride time. Ride your horse on your own or with a guide to Bozarth’s store or a scenic overlook.
Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., Cowboy-style stew. Enjoy a bowl or two of hearty stew made by camp chefs Dave and Pat Putt. Donations accepted.
Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Campfire chat. Learn the ins and outs of rodeo with rodeo judge and saddle maker Bob Glessner.
Sept. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Pancake breakfast. Donations accepted.
DNR to present "Living with Urban Wildlife" seminars
Seen a coyote in your neighborhood and wonder if you’re safe? Are white-tailed deer, beaver, or raccoons becoming a problem on your suburban property?
If so, make note that the Department of Natural Resources will offer the seminar "Living with Urban Wildlife" at three locations around Indiana during October. Attendees will learn the facts about various aspects of wildlife management, including relevant laws, basic biology, and methods to control wildlife damage from animals such as those listed above, as well as geese, coyotes and others.
"Wildlife is a valuable asset and can add a sense of tranquility in a busy neighborhood;" said Shannon Winks, DNR urban wildlife biologist, who is running the seminars, "however, if not kept in check, wildlife can invade homes, eat valuable plantings, and leave behind a mess.”
"In this free workshop, suggestions for preventing conflicts with wildlife will be covered. We will also discuss various gadgets on the market and talk about what works and what doesn’t."
All seminars run from 6 to 8 p.m. Landowners, managers of corporate campuses or golf courses, as well as park employees and the general public are invited.
The first seminar is Oct. 8 at the Main Library Auditorium in Bloomington, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. No registration is required.
On Oct.14, the seminar will be offered at the Allen County Extension Service Office on the campus of IUPU-Fort Wayne, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. Space is limited. Call (260) 481-6826, option 3, to reserve a seat.
On Oct. 22, the seminar will be presented at the Clarksville Middle School, 101 Ettles Lane, Clarksville. Registration by calling (812) 283-5313 is required.
For further information, contact Winks, (812) 334-1137, swinks@dnr.IN.gov.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Don't miss these!
Lions Club offers free vision screening for children Sept. 12
The Ossian Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening for children ages two through five will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 123 S. Jefferson Street, Ossian Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The screening will determine eye problems which can only be detected by photo-analysis. Photographs will be read by Indiana University eye specialists. If problems are detected, parents will be informed and the child will be referred to a local specialist for treatment.
Jakes Conservation Field Day Sept. 12
The Adams Wells Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Porter Wagoner Jakes Conservation Field Day Saturday, Sept. 12 form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds.
There will be supervised, hands-on outdoor activities for the kids.
For more information call Dion Jordan at 260-724-9096 or 260-701-9096.
The Ossian Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening for children ages two through five will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 123 S. Jefferson Street, Ossian Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The screening will determine eye problems which can only be detected by photo-analysis. Photographs will be read by Indiana University eye specialists. If problems are detected, parents will be informed and the child will be referred to a local specialist for treatment.
Jakes Conservation Field Day Sept. 12
The Adams Wells Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Porter Wagoner Jakes Conservation Field Day Saturday, Sept. 12 form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds.
There will be supervised, hands-on outdoor activities for the kids.
For more information call Dion Jordan at 260-724-9096 or 260-701-9096.
Main Street Jazz to Perform Sept. 12
The Berne Rotary club is pleased to sponsor the Main Street Jazz Band for a Concert in the Park on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Invite your family and friends for an enjoyable evening in Berne’s Lehman Park. Be sure to bring your chairs.
Lehman’s invention wins “Successful Farming” award
Berne Tri-Weekly News:
When Nathan Lehman, of rural Berne, developed a swing arm on a gooseneck trailer to assist with field spraying several years ago, he never realized that he would eventually be $2,500 richer for his efforts.
Lehman said that he visited the family steel pile to fish out some parts when he first had the idea for the device that would help the sprayer swing out over the top of the crop and help prevent damage in spraying.
When Nathan Lehman, of rural Berne, developed a swing arm on a gooseneck trailer to assist with field spraying several years ago, he never realized that he would eventually be $2,500 richer for his efforts.
Lehman said that he visited the family steel pile to fish out some parts when he first had the idea for the device that would help the sprayer swing out over the top of the crop and help prevent damage in spraying.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wells County Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market is held each Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, downtown Bluffton. Available will be: sweet corn, green beans, red beets, peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes (red and yellow), cucumbers, eggplant, pumpkins, squash (all kinds), peaches, apples, pears, plums, necterines, cookies, pies, cakes, cinnamon bread, whoe wheat bread, other assorted breads, eggs, jams, jellies, wood crafts, doll clothes, handcrafted cards and perennials, gourds. New vendors welcome. $5 per spot.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree Sept. 12
The 6th annual Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree, hog roast and soup beans will be held Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Union Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Featured singers are Common Ground and Ministers Quartet.
Bring your lawn chair. Food will be served. Shelter will be provided out on the lawn. A free will offering will be taken. Church is located from SR 1, go to Jay/Wells county line road then west 2.5 miles or from SR 18 go to Blackford/Wells county line, turn north, go one mile, then turn east one mile.
Bring your lawn chair. Food will be served. Shelter will be provided out on the lawn. A free will offering will be taken. Church is located from SR 1, go to Jay/Wells county line road then west 2.5 miles or from SR 18 go to Blackford/Wells county line, turn north, go one mile, then turn east one mile.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Become a camper at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience
Indiana DNR Release:
Find out why camping is such a popular outdoor recreational activity and how to enjoy it by going to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27, and learning the basics of this family-friendly pastime.
“Family camping trips are some of best memories I have of time spent with my wife and children,” said Bob Stum, DNR budget analyst and avid camper. “If you want to know what’s going on in kids’ lives, take them camping.”
At the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, volunteers from Camptown Inc. and Jameson Camp will provide education on camping equipment, fun camping activities and camping destinations. Participants should leave armed with the necessary information on how to start camping.
“Camping provides a wonderful opportunity for families to bond,” said Don Schafer, executive director of Camptown Inc.
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 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 and Twitter.
Find out why camping is such a popular outdoor recreational activity and how to enjoy it by going to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27, and learning the basics of this family-friendly pastime.
“Family camping trips are some of best memories I have of time spent with my wife and children,” said Bob Stum, DNR budget analyst and avid camper. “If you want to know what’s going on in kids’ lives, take them camping.”
At the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, volunteers from Camptown Inc. and Jameson Camp will provide education on camping equipment, fun camping activities and camping destinations. Participants should leave armed with the necessary information on how to start camping.
“Camping provides a wonderful opportunity for families to bond,” said Don Schafer, executive director of Camptown Inc.
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 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 and Twitter.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Become an archer at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience
Indiana DNR Release:
Hit the bulls-eye by participating in the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27.
Archery is for more than hunting. In fact, archery is an Olympic sport that is practiced and enjoyed across the world. Many archers hunt; many others never shoot anything but targets.
Volunteers from the Indiana Bowhunter Association, as well as DNR employees, will teach participants the basics of field archery at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience. Participants will have the opportunity to shoot a compound bow under the guidance of an experienced archer.
"The Indiana Bowhunter Association is extremely excited to be part of the Hoosier Outdoor Experience. New shooters secure the future of our sport, and this event will allow us to reach a large audience of potential archers," said Tim Labbe, president of the IBA.
Many hunters enjoy pursuing game with archery equipment over hunting with firearms.
“Hunting with archery equipment is about honing skill and challenging yourself. It makes the reward that much sweeter,” said Mark Reiter, DNR public lands program manager and an avid bow hunter.
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 www.hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.
Event updates can be found at www.hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook.
Hit the bulls-eye by participating in the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27.
Archery is for more than hunting. In fact, archery is an Olympic sport that is practiced and enjoyed across the world. Many archers hunt; many others never shoot anything but targets.
Volunteers from the Indiana Bowhunter Association, as well as DNR employees, will teach participants the basics of field archery at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience. Participants will have the opportunity to shoot a compound bow under the guidance of an experienced archer.
"The Indiana Bowhunter Association is extremely excited to be part of the Hoosier Outdoor Experience. New shooters secure the future of our sport, and this event will allow us to reach a large audience of potential archers," said Tim Labbe, president of the IBA.
Many hunters enjoy pursuing game with archery equipment over hunting with firearms.
“Hunting with archery equipment is about honing skill and challenging yourself. It makes the reward that much sweeter,” said Mark Reiter, DNR public lands program manager and an avid bow hunter.
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 www.hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.
Event updates can be found at www.hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Prince and Princess Entry Forms
By CYNTHIA DAHN
There’s still time to get the little ones dressed in a nursery rhyme theme and enter them in the 2009 Ossian Days Prince & Princess Contest.
The contest is for children ages 4-6 and will be held during Ossian Days on Friday, September 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. under the big tent.
All contestants will receive goodie bags with special prizes for the Prince and Princess, including Daren, the lion pictured above. The contestants will be judged on penny votes (canisters placed in area businesses), costume and interview.
Last year’s Prince & Princess contest winners were Bella McComas and Elias Gerardot.
Entry forms are available at the Ossian Town Hall until Thursday evening. For more information, contact Officer Stephanie at 622-7519.
There’s still time to get the little ones dressed in a nursery rhyme theme and enter them in the 2009 Ossian Days Prince & Princess Contest.
The contest is for children ages 4-6 and will be held during Ossian Days on Friday, September 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. under the big tent.
All contestants will receive goodie bags with special prizes for the Prince and Princess, including Daren, the lion pictured above. The contestants will be judged on penny votes (canisters placed in area businesses), costume and interview.
Last year’s Prince & Princess contest winners were Bella McComas and Elias Gerardot.
Entry forms are available at the Ossian Town Hall until Thursday evening. For more information, contact Officer Stephanie at 622-7519.
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