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.

Go Do Something! Here are some suggestions...

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.