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Fireworks, parties add to trick-or-treating fun By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
PHOTO BY GARTH SNOW
Jane and Mick Lomont pick up some barbecue from the Rack & Helen’s food truck at the Besancon Backyard BBQ. The Lomonts own nearby J&M Farms, which was the site of a Luke Bryan concert that evening. See related story, Page A2.
Barbecue welcomes concert crowd By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
When a popular country artist played a sell-out concert down the road, the folks of Saint Louis Besancon Church and School threw a little party of their own. Singer-songwriter Luke
Bryan began his Farm Tour 2015 on Sept. 30 at M&J Farms, about a mile south of Besancon. That farm is owned by Mick and Jane Lomont, longtime members of the parish. The Saint Louis Parent Teacher Organization decided to serve up lunch for any of the thousands of
music fans waiting for the evening concert. “Mick and Jane Lomont are our parishioners and they have been involved in this parish forever,” said Pastor the Rev. Ben Muhlenkamp. “When this all started to come to be,
By Garth Snow
ELECTION DAY Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Voter registration ended Oct. 5. Absentee voting began Oct. 6 and continues through noon Nov. 2. Absentee ballots can be cast at the Allen County Election Board office at 1 W. Main St., Suite 172, Fort Wayne. Visit allencounty.us/election-board for polling places and more information on absentee voting.
been declared elected. Monroeville’s party caucuses chose candidates over the summer, but those slates created no contests. Huntertown and Zanesville chose leaders last year. Those towns have opted to hold town elections concurrent with the county elections, on even-numbered years. • Woodburn: Incum-
bent Mayor Richard A. Hoeppner withdrew from the race after initially being declared the winner of the Democratic primary. Challenger Ryan Reichhart challenged the nomination. He argued that because there was no Republican ballot, many voters signed in as Republican but likely See MAYOR, Page A10
water tower. • Monroeville: Children will get two nights to trick-or-treat in Monroeville. Hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The Chamber of Commerce typically throws a party for the kids at 7 p.m. Saturday. Confirmation and details of this year’s party are pending. • Leo-Cedarville:
The town’s longstanding policy sets trick-ortreating from 6-8 p.m. Halloween night, Oct. 31, rain or shine. • Grabill: Once again, the Town Council has set this year’s trickor-treat hours to match the trick-or-treat hours in Fort Wayne. Those hours are 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The Northeast Fire See FIREWORKS, Page A13
Kuehnert Dairy Farm is hosting its
Make sure to check out our Cow Pie Bingo while attending the festival to help local charities.
ACTIVITIES ON THE FARM:
3 rd Annual Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival giving the public an opportunity to experience the daily operations of a working dairy farm as well as providing a variety of fall entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
• Face Painting by Sweetcakes • 5-acre Corn Maze • Hayrides • Fire Pits • Farm Tours • Straw Mountain • Moo-Go Round • Corn Pit Play Area • Pumpkin Painting • Educational Activities • Tether Ball • Cornhole Games • Daily Children’s • Robotic Milking Facility • Tile Swing Activities Viewing Room • Holy Cow Football Enjoy delicious dairy snacks featuring soft-serve ice cream, grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cold milk. Even enjoy a hotdog and smores while sitting around a bonfire only feet away from the cows. NEW ACTIVITIES: Milk Truck Express, Corn Maze Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle Course Activities
SPECIAL EVENTS:
October 3rd - Fuel Up to Play 60 events all day long. October 10th - Spookley the Square Pumpkin Activities. Pumpkin Painting contest at 1 pm October 17th - Little Fairies at the Dairy Day. Special Story-reading event at 1 pm Flashlights at Night October 24th - Cowboys & Cowgirls: Down on the Farm. Special Story-reading event at 1 pm Bring your flashlight and go October 31th - Kiss the Cow Event at 1 pm: Trick or Treat in the corn maze from 4-6 pm through the corn maze in the dark! Friday & Saturday Join us for nights until 10 p.m. OPENING DAY on Sat., Oct. 3rd! Open for all weekends through November 1, 2015.
HOURS: Fridays 6-10pm • Saturdays 10am-10pm • Sundays Noon-5pm School field trips, group tours, and private party events are also available.
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Voters in Woodburn and Fort Wayne will go to the polls Nov. 3 to select municipal leaders to serve the next four years. The polls also will be open in Grabill. It’s a formality; there are no contests to be decided. New Haven, Leo-Cedarville and Monroeville also choose leaders in 2015. There will be no elections, though, because there are no races to be decided. The New Haven and Leo-Cedarville ballots were determined in the May primary, and those candidates have
STAY SAFE In a statement, the city of Fort Wayne issued these trick-or-treating safety reminders: • Do not wear costumes that obscure your vision. • Wear reflective clothing, or light colored clothing, to make you more visible to motorists. • Travel in groups composed of at least one adult. • Have a pre-planned route. • Only cross streets at the crosswalks. • Visit familiar homes, and do not enter a stranger’s home. • Be prepared for adverse weather. • Refrain from consuming any treats until inspected by an adult.
See BARBECUE, Page A11
Nov. 3 vote to determine next mayor of Woodburn gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Halloween will mean trick-or-treating as usual throughout northeast Indiana. In Woodburn, it also will mean fireworks. • Woodburn: The relentless rains of June forced Woodburn to cancel the pyrotechnic finale of Summerfest. The community plans to shoot off those fireworks Saturday night, Oct. 31. That same evening, trick-or-treaters will take to the streets from 5-7 p.m. At 7, attention turns to the Lions Club’s customary party at the Community Center. A costume party will be open to all children. The Lions will make and share their locally famous doughnuts. After the party, the celebration will move to the fireworks show on Front Street under the
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