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NHHS alumni say goodbye to old school Staff reports The iconic red brick building that was once New Haven High School which, more recently, has served as the middle school, is about to be razed. Before it goes, the Bulldog alumni are invited to a farewell celebration.

June 1, just two days before the middle school razing begins, a New Haven High School “classes reunion” of sorts will be held at Schnelker Park to say goodbye to the school that had been New Haven High School for thousands of graduates until its closure in 1977.

Festivities begin at 3 p.m. when New Haven High School alumni, friends, former teachers, administrators and anyone else are invited for a final walk . through of the building, which concludes at 7 p.m.

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Clint and Heather Zehr own the Urban Attic, a pop-up space in the old Lanternier-Vesey flower shop.

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The little shop at 2329 Crescent Ave. hasn’t been a flower shop in years, but the sign for Lanternier-Vesey Flowers (established in 1854) is still standing.

The sign might be confusing for passersby, but it’s hard to take down – it’s like a landmark, said Heather Zehr. She and her husband, Clint, purchased

the building in 2014.

The Zehrs run their family business of managing properties and flipping homes out of the old flower shop, but the building had more space than they needed for their business.

Zehr, who has a background in event planning and fundraising, found a way to share the space to help small businesses

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The Fort Wayne Central Lions Club was joined by family and friends in cleaning playground equipment and mulching at Lions Park April 13. The club participates in Fort Wayne Park and Recreation’s Adopt a Playground program.

Fort Wayne mayoral candidates weigh in on local issues Staff reports Why should people vote for you for mayor?

John Crawford (Republican candidate): I’ve served on Fort Wayne City Council for 20 years. My mentor was Don Schmidt – the greatest city councilman ever – I remember it took two years to feel I was doing that job well.

Difficult debates and votes on issues such as the

smoking ordinance and the baseball stadium were valuable lessons in political leadership. I know many of

the other elected officials who are endorsing me because they know I will collaborate with them and get things accomplished. I know the details of Indiana law and Fort Wayne ordinances that one needs to know to write legislation well. And so, I would be able to perform the job of mayor on Day One. See CANDIDATES, Page 6

and support a cause that is close to her heart.

The Urban Attic hosts pop-up shops featuring local businesses, artists and crafters with a percentage of sales benefiting charities. So far, the space has hosted pop-up markets and events like craft nights and family fun night.

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A labor of love Fisher plants roots in local music scene

By Michele DeVinney For IN|Fort Wayne publications

Unlike many who perform regularly in the city’s rich music scene, Jen Fisher was not born and raised in Fort Wayne – or even in Indiana. But when the Ohio native left for school at Kentucky Christian University, her roommate was from Fort Wayne. When Fisher accompanied her friend for a visit home, she had no idea that one day it would be her home as well.

“When I visited I brought my guitar and discovered what a great music city this was. When I graduated, I started thinking about where I wanted to go and was looking at the future at decided to move to Fort Wayne. It was three hours from home so not a huge move from my parents’ perspective. But I knew Fort Wayne had a great music scene, and I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to play.”

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now comes naturally to the singer/guitarist, but it wasn’t always the case. In fact, despite coming from a musical family, the idea of performing terrified her.

“My mom, my grandma and aunt had a gospel group, and they always tried to get me to perform with them, but I wasn’t interested. I was just so shy that I didn’t want to perform. But I joined a musical at my church, and it was a background person so I didn’t have to be up front. Then everyone in the show quit, and the only way it could go on is if I was willing to be up front.

I really wanted to do this show so I said ‘I hate this, but I’ll sing.’”

She continued to play music and was a drummer, a role which allowed her to stay away from the limelight. Eventually she realized that if she was going to sing, she needed to come out from behind the kit and stand at the microphone. She said her guitar provided – and still provides – a little something to “hide behind,” leaving her less nervous about taking center stage.

Fisher said that her move to and transition into life in Fort Wayne was seamless,

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Ohio native Jen Fisher (center) started Jen Fisher & the Foggy Creek Band after moving to Fort Wayne from Kentucky.

having already established a sense of community here before the move. Friends and fellow musicians were welcoming, and now, having lived here for more than two decades, Fisher considers Fort Wayne home and has found success in a number of musical projects including Sugar Shot, a country-pop dance-party band that became very high-profile very quickly. But she yearned to do a different kind of music, a feeling which led her to form Jen Fisher & the Foggy Creek Band. Another change in her life also dictated a shift in her musical focus.

“This band has really

been a labor of love,” said Fisher. “Spending time in Kentucky, I really loved roots bands, and I had always been in party bands so the Foggy Creek Band is really me pursuing my passion. Sugar Shot was doing great, but then my son was born. I had originally thought Foggy Creek would be a part-time thing that I did along with Sugar Shot. But once my son was born, I didn’t really want to play in party bands that played in bars. I didn’t want to play until 2 a.m. and then get up early with my son. This band allowed me to play in different venues and festivals and play early enough that I could get

home at a decent hour.”

Finding fellow musicians to play her unique brand of roots, bluegrass and Americana music was daunting at first, but Fisher found success out of the gate.

“I knew I couldn’t do it without a banjo player. If I didn’t find a banjo player, it wasn’t going to work.

But the first person who came to try out was a banjo player. Now I have a sevenpiece band, and I am so blessed to be playing with these amazing musicians that I’ve come to know over the course of my career.”

Along with raising her son, Fisher is the marketing director for Fort Wayne Community Schools, but she still finds time to share her music. The band will play at Jefferson Pointe’s Friday Nights Live on August 2, and Fisher expects to visit several festivals this summer including a triumphant return to Paulding, Ohio’s Tunes, Brews & BBQ where last year they served as an opening act, and this year they’ll be headlining. They can also be found playing regularly at the Deer Creek Irish Pub. Fisher is happy that she chose Fort Wayne as her hometown.

“Everyone here has been so welcoming, and I’ve met nothing but great people from the start. After 21 years, I just call Fort Wayne home.”

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Megan Knowles is online and special sections editor at KPC Media Group Inc. To submit items for her column, send email with “Dining” in the subject line to mknowles@kpcmedia.com or call (260) 426-2640, ext. 3358.

Butterfly exhibit returns to the conservatory “Migrations” Live Butterfly Exhibit returns to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, now through July 7.

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Leo senior produces feature-length film

By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

Leo Junior/Senior High School student Ben Richards, 18, already has quite the resume for a high school senior.

He directed, wrote, produced and edited a feature-length film. “The Forge Reclamation” debuted Jan. 27 at the Cinema Center. Here, he talks about the film’s production and what’s next for him.

How did you develop an interest in filmmaking?

I can’t really explain how I developed an interest, I just enjoy the entire process of it and found out that I wanted to do it my freshman year.

What do you enjoy

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Next Middle Waves to take place in 2020 Middle Waves has announced it will not have a concert in 2019, rather hosting its fourth event in 2020, according to a statement.

“We have a clear vision of how we want Middle Waves to continue to grow and represent our community,” the statement read. “Our dreams are BIG. Together, we decided the best way to see out this vision and generate the festival experience we are dreaming of is to come back to you during the summer of 2020 for the fourth Middle Waves Music Festival.”

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Clyde Theatre announces several concerts The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, have announced several concerts in the upcoming months.

Buckethead will take the stage May 1, Classic Deep Purple Live with Glenn Hughes will perform May 2 and Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience will take the stage May 4. May 7 Hatebreed will perform with Obituary, Madball, Prong and Skeletal Remains.

most about your work and what do you find most challenging?

I enjoyed seeing the final product come to fruition in the end. The toughest part about the whole thing was castingthat alone took around five months and it was by far the most difficult. Trying to lure people away from their jobs, family, and social life for three months is not easy!

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Ben Richards (center) is photographed with actors Rudy Jimenez and Timothy Leon at the debut of Richards’ film, “The Forge Reclamation” Jan. 27 at the Cinema Center.

Name: Ben Richards Title: Director, Writer, Producer, Editor Age: 18 Grade: 12 School: Leo Junior/ Senior High School Hometown: Leo, Indiana Website: the-forgemovie.com Favorite movie: Interstellar Favorite director: Christopher Nolan

“The Forge Reclamation” is currently not available for viewing until we release it online. More updates about that can be found on our Facebook page.

What’s next for you?

I plan to go to Indiana University this Fall to study media. I currently do not have plans to work on projects in the immediate future but that can change on a whim. I also think that I will have plenty of other projects as coursework at IU.

Tell us about your film, “The Forge Reclamation.”

It is a feature-length film about a retired drug dealer that has all of his money stolen. At this point, he had separated himself from the business and had a family of his own. With this new problem, he had a lot to

juggle and deal with.

What did the film’s production look like behind the scenes?

Principal photography took place from May-October 2018 with the bulk of it happening in July and August. I shot this film all around Allen County – Lake James,

MicroTech Welding, Leo High School, just to name a few notable places. I cast talent mainly through social media and “putting the word out” in the many Indiana Filmmaking networks. The props were almost all ordered online, mostly Amazon. There is a business in South Bend

On May 9 guests can see Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. and on May 11 ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience with Earphorik will take the stage. The Brilliance will round out the month May 30.

In June, Tesla will perform June 3 and Billy Currington will perform June 20. The Los Lonely Boys with Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel will perform June 28.

On Aug. 2 Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience will take the stage, followed by Rick Springfield on Aug. 15.

Hairball will perform Sept. 13 and Three Dog Night will perform Oct. 17.

In November will be Little River Band on Nov. 1 and The Temptations on Nov. 22.

Also performing at the Clyde’s Club Room will be Jared James Nichols on May 14 and Marcus Scott with the Sweetwater All-Stars on May 15.

Tickets are available at clydetheatre.com, by phone at 800-514-3849 or in person at the Clyde Theatre Box Office, Neat Neat Neat Records, the Sweetwater Concierge Desk and Wooden Nickel.

seeking entries. To be considered for this event, artists must submit a completed application form, images of their work, and a $25 non-refundable jury fee. Spaces are limited.

Applications & Guidelines are available at www.

JeffersonShopping.com, the Jefferson Pointe Mall Office, or by email request at Ten21Creatives@gmail. com. Application deadline is May 22.

This year marks the 10th Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe, which will take place Sept. 7-8. The festival is currently seeking entries.

Fort Wayne Arts Festival seeks entries This year marks the 10th Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe, which will take place Sept. 7-8.

Thousands come out in support for this popular and prestigious juried outdoor show featuring the best of local and regional fine artists offering an array of masterful works in clay, fiber, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry and more.

The festival also continues to feature original music by local/area musicians performing in concert on Saturday night from 6-8 p.m.

The festival is currently

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Where can people watch your movie?

Is there anything else you want people to know about you or your movie?

It was a great experience and I had a blast working with everyone involved on it.

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Fundraising campaign keeps programming afloat

By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

A new fundraising campaign will help support programming for schoolchildren while promoting Fort Wayne’s rivers.

Friends of the River announced the initiative April 8 at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. The nonprofit’s

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mission is to raise river awareness, engage the community and promote river recreation.

Friends of the River launched the canal boat Sweet Breeze in 2017. Last year, more than 800 third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students enjoyed educational programming during field trips aboard the canal boat. Students learn about Fort Wayne and Indiana history, subjects that meets the state’s academic standards.

The goal of the new fundraising effort is to propel educational

programming forward and expand it to offer science lessons for students in fifth grade through high school.

Irene Walters, Friends of the Rivers project chair for “Paddles Aweigh,” talks about the fundraising initiative at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne April 8.

“Paddles Aweigh” is a community-wide art initiative that encourages creative collaboration between local artists and businesses.

With standard canoe paddles as their canvas, artists are asked to submit

designs that reflect Fort Wayne’s traditions, culture and passions.

“Friends of the Rivers is propelling Fort Wayne forward by inviting artists, artisans and creatives of all ages to design unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art,” project chair Irene Walters said.

Any person or business can sponsor one paddle for $1,000 or three paddles – one for each of Fort Wayne’s rivers – for $2,500. Sponsors may choose from a selection of artists or work with their own.

Walters said Friends of the Rivers hopes to feature more than 100 paddles in the project. So far, “Paddles Aweigh” is halfway to its goal, she said.

Proceeds will fund tours

LITTLE SHOP

The Urban Attic was supposed to host a fundraiser the weekend after the accident, but the building was temporarily condemned. As news of the accident spread, members of the community reached out to see what they could do to help. With the help of volunteers, the fundraiser was hosted in their neighbor’s building. “It was really cool to see everyone care,” Zehr said. The shop was rebuilt and they were able to move back in.

Vendors who participate in the Urban Attic’s events donate a booth fee or percentage of sales to a good cause of their choice.

The Urban Attic primarily

raises funds for Destiny Rescue, an international Christian nonprofit that rescues children trapped in the sex trade and helps them start new lives.

Graduates of Blackhawk Christian School, the Zehrs saw a presentation by an old classmate, Corey Nickols, about the work Destiny Rescue does. The organization rescues children in Thailand, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and India.

The Zehrs were shocked by what they learned and wanted to do something to put a stop to child sex trafficking.

“Having two little kids, we couldn’t imagine that

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It has been fun to get their children, Remington, 10, and London, 8, involved and to teach them about giving back, she said. “They always try to make something to sell like slime or ornaments,” she said.

The Urban Attic experienced a major setback in 2017 after a driver crashed into the building. “They completely went through one side and out the other,” Zehr said. Thankfully, the driver survived, she added.

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Participating artists use standard canoe paddles as their canvas.

and educational curriculum aboard Sweet Breeze.

“Friends of the Rivers believes that we need to help our young students develop an appreciation for the historical significance and environmental potential of our rivers. We expect

that by offering this interactive learning experience, it will provide lifelong memories that will evoke lifelong appreciation and pride in our community.

By doing this, we hope that our young people See FUNDRAISING, Page 13

this was going on,” Zehr said.

At the Urban Attic’s most recent pop-up market, they set out to raise $400 – enough to rescue one child – but they surpassed their goal by raising $1,500.

Destiny Rescue sends undercover operatives into places where children are being exploited, including karaoke bars and restaurants.

Destiny Rescue does two kinds of rescues, explained Sandra Keller, national director of events for the nonprofit in the U.S. In a “soft rescue,” these operatives identify children and work to gain their trust and help them escape their situation.

In a “hard rescue” or raids, the nonprofit works alongside anti-trafficking police.

“This is where we’re looking to shut a place down – making arrests, justice is being served, prosecutions are being made,” Keller said.

The youngest victim the nonprofit has helped was 18 months old.

After a rescue, Destiny Rescue works to help the child heal, thrive and “get their smiles back,” Keller said. Each case is different – some children live in a home with support staff, including counselors and house parents. Others return to their own home or the nonprofit helps them find a new home.

“We reintegrate them into safe futures, whatever that looks like within their own communities. We like to follow up with them up to two years,” she said.

The nonprofit also devotes resources to educational efforts to help prevent child sex trafficking.

She said Zehr’s impact has been inspiring. She is an example of someone using the gifts and talents they already have and connecting them to address an issue, Keller said. She encourages others to ask themselves, “What are the gifts and talents that you already have?”

Destiny Rescue has offices in the United States, Australia and New Zealand that play a role in raising funds, awareness and talent.

Last year, the nonprofit opened a support center in Fort Wayne in Dawson’s Creek Professional Village off of Dupont Road.

Destiny Rescue holds two major fundraisers in Fort Wayne each year, including the Princess Tea Party, May 19 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and Taste for Freedom, Oct. 19 at the Parkview Mirro Center.

For more information about future events at the Urban Attic and fundraisers that support Destiny Rescue, find “The Urban Attic Pop-up Shop” and “Destiny Rescue – Fort Wayne, Indiana” on Facebook.

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2019 high school commencements in Allen County Staff reports

June 2 • Concordia Lutheran High School, 1 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • Blackhawk Christian School, 4 p.m. at the North Campus Worship Center, 7400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • Homestead High School, 4 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne

May 18 • Harlan Christian School, 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 17108 State Road 37, Harlan May 24 • Bishop Luers High School, 4 p.m. at the University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 E. Main St., Fort Wayne • Bishop Dwenger, 6 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne May 30 • New Haven High School, 7 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne May 31 • Leo Jr./Sr. High School, 7 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne June 1 • Woodland Jr./Sr. High School, 10 a.m. in the school gymnasium, 17215 Woodburn Rd., Woodburn • Smith Academy for Excellence, 11 a.m. at the Classic Cafe Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne • Heritage Jr./Sr. High School, 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 13608 Monroeville Rd., Monroeville • East Allen University, 6 p.m. at the Rhinehart Music Center, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E., Fort Wayne

June 6 • North Side High School, 7 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. June 7 • Northrop High School, 7 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. • Canterbury High School, 7:15 p.m. outdoor on the high school lawn, 3210 Smith Rd., Fort Wayne June 8 • Snider High School, 10 a.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. • South Side High School South Side High School, 1:30 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. • Wayne High School Wayne High School, 5 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. June 9 • Carroll High School, 2 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

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Concordia Lutheran High School senior Susan Habegger received the Martin Fischer Memorial Scholarship April 14.

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Concordia Lutheran High School senior Alyssa Henline received the Carl F. Gallmeier Memorial College Scholarship April 14.

Concordia seniors honored for accomplishments Staff reports Concordia Lutheran High School honored seniors April 14 with department awards and scholarships as well as for their high school accomplishments.

Alyssa Henline received the Carl F. Gallmeier Memorial College Scholarship and Susan Habegger received the Martin Fischer Memorial Scholarship.

Academic awards for the Class of 2019 include: • Valedictorian: Caitlin McGaffick • Salutatorian: Brinn Miller Herbert Birkman Senior Department Awards:

Housing and neighborhood services draft available for review The 2019 Draft Annual Action Plan outlining how the city of Fort Wayne will invest U.S.

• Theology: Kathryn Milliman • English: Susan Habegger • Business: Alex Smith • Computer Science: Hayley Grisez • Family & Consumer Science: Ini-Abasi Udoh • JROTC: Kaneise Mitchell-Casey • Physical Education: Michael Fairfield • Mathematics: David Kujak • Science: Caleb Martin • World Language: Ini-Abasi Udoh • Social Studies: Andrew Klage • Instrumental Music: Kerrin Kramer • Vocal Music: Madelyn Nix

• Visual Arts: Lindsay Bennett • Media Arts: Andrew Klage Additional Awards: • DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award: Natalie Hazelet • AP Calculus Award: Caitlin McGaffick • AP Statistics Award: Kathryn Castens • German Award: Mason Kaschinske • Latin Award: Mammed Ramazanli • Spanish Award: Caleb Martin • AP Biology: Chase Deetz • Media Distinguished Service Award: Peyton Sweet

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Housing and Urban Development dollars this year is now available for public review. Residents can view the plan online at www.FWCommunityDevelopment. org/actionplan or can

read a hard copy during normal business hours at the Pontiac Branch of the Allen County Public Library, 2215 S. Hanna St., and at the front desk of the City’s Community Development offices, 200

E. Berry St., Suite 320.

The plan will be presented at a public meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2 at the Community Center, 233 W. Main St. See BRIEFS, Page 12

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ELECTION DAY Fort Wayne will have a Republican and Democratic primary May 7. For information about voting, go to www. allencounty.us/election-board or all the Allen County Election Board at 260-449-7329.

— We need to improve the working relationship between the mayor, (Fort Wayne) City Council and other elected officials. I will do that, which will then allow us to communicate better to get things done.

Burgess: My primary platform is a community-based platform and not a business-oriented platform. My community-based platform is about getting Fort Wayne back to basics, reprioritizing needs over wants, and creating a community that is more inclusive. Let’s briefly look a bit further at these points: • Getting back to basics means making sure our trash is picked up, our streets and sidewalks are repaired, our street lights are working, etc.

• Reprioritizing needs over wants is understanding that the city has a finite budget and that the allocation of that budget should be needs-focused (i.e. public safety, infrastructure, etc.) instead of wants-focused (i.e. real estate development.)

• Creating a more inclusive community means we are more welcoming of those different from us, be those differences culturally ethnic, ability-oriented (i.e. mobility impaired, vision impaired, hearing impaired, autistic, etc.), multi-generational, etc.

Having said that, however, I believe (the business community) would be more interested in my business-focused platform. That platform is simply stay out of the way of pre-existing businesses, remove known obstacles where needed, and eliminate the business personal property tax. Let’s briefly look at these points: • Stay out of the way of pre-existing businesses is pretty self-explanatory. So why include it? Because governmental good intentions often create more havoc than they eliminate.

As the saying goes, only government could mess up a one-horse funeral.

• Remove known obstacles where needed.

Many homeless individuals are homeless due to economic reasons as well as a lack of housing and mental health issues. One of the best ways to help a homeless individual is to give them the ability to help themselves and encourage micro-entrepreneurism. However, current city regulations make micro-entrepreneurism cost-prohibitive.

Smith: • Safer – Fort Wayne’s per capita murder rate is higher than Chicago. Unacceptable. We have people overdosing and dying in the heart of our city in Freimann Square. Tragic.

More than 350 homicides remain unresolved in Fort Wayne. Pathetic.

• Safer schools – Becoming a safer city all starts with our children.

We cannot become the next Columbine or Noblesville, Indiana. I want to partner with our local schools, both public and private, to ensure student safety. We need to make sure we have adequate sidewalks so our children can walk to school safely and we must have fully equipped officers in each and every school to ensure the safety of our children.

• Safer neighborhoods – We need to re-institute community-oriented policing that was so successful under former police chief Neil Moore.

We also need to pay police officers more who are willing to move into highcrime neighborhoods.

• Safer community – For our community as a whole, we need more police officers on the street. We need to move police officers from behind desks to beat and detective roles to help keep us safe and See CANDIDATES, Page 7

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Fort Wayne Rescue New Haven’s Multimatic to add 75 jobs It will invest Mission breaks ground on new home $22 million in Staff reports The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has started the physical work to turn a current vacant lot into a home for people to nourish their souls and bodies.

The mission plans a 4-story building at 404 E. Washington Blvd. at Lafayette Street. Our media partner, WANE, NewsChannel 15, reports that the City on a Hill Capital Campaign has raised more than $18 million of the $23.1 million goal through private and business donations.

The building will include: • 325 beds • Expanded kitchen with room for vocational training • Larger dining room • A computer lab • A greenspace for reflection and relaxation • Almost three times the space for programming • Social spaces to build relationships • Vocational training space The new building will give the Rescue Mission space to bring in-house local agencies for health, educational, social, and job skills services.

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• Smarter contracts – How many times are we going to sign a bad contract? Red River Waste (Solutions). North River Development property.

City health benefits. Every dollar we spend on a bad contract is a dollar that comes from our pockets.

If I am elected mayor, Fort Wayne will negotiate smarter contracts and get better deals. ...

• Smarter budgets – When was the last time anyone heard of Fort Wayne’s annual budget staying level from one year to the next? How often do we hear about new taxes and new regulations? We need zero-based budgeting.

Starting at zero is what we do in private business where every dollar spent must be justified.

This confirms that every dollar spent is absolutely necessary. But zero-based budgeting is not enough by itself. If zero-based budgeting is joined by zero-based regulation, we gain an advantage against other (cities) competing to attract new businesses to Fort Wayne. If we can reduce our expenses and

24,000-square-foot facility at 301 W. Superior St. has provided meals and shelter for homeless men since 1964. Multiple expansions over the years have cost the building its natural flow and adequate storage space, making it less efficient.

Once the new building is completed, the mission’s current location will be available to the city for its riverfront development.

Staff reports Multimatic, a global automotive engineering and manufacturing company headquartered near Toronto, detailed April 2 its plans to expand its Allen County operations by investing over $22 million and creating up to 75 new jobs by the end of 2021.

The new jobs will pay $16-$20 per hour, New Haven’s general manager, Rick Nafziger, told KPC Media Group.

“It’s encouraging that companies like Multimatic continue to choose Indiana for growth, again and again,” Indiana Economic Development Corp. President Elaine Bedel said in a statement. “Multimatic has a strong Hoosier team – just one of the many strengths Indiana offers manufacturers across the state. I look forward to the company’s continued growth and job creation here, and am confident that our skilled workforce will help propel Multimatic to the next level.”

The company, which also has operations in DeKalb County, announced plans to expand to New Haven less than two years ago. Since then, Multimatic opened its new facility, hired 180 new

positions, and is ready to expand again. The company will add 111,000 square feet to its 125,000-square-foot operations at 2808 Adams Center Road in New Haven to allow for additional final assembly operations, meeting increased demand.

Multimatic expects the expanded space to be fully operational by the end of 2020.

The location previously was occupied by Vera Bradley. The fabric purse and accessories maker closed its operation in the leased space, where it employed about 250 people, in the spring of 2015.

Multimatic has more than 500 employees in Indiana.

To support its expansion, the company plans to immediately add production operators, maintenance technicians, robotic/controls specialists, tool and die personnel and more. Interested applicants can learn more online.

“We’ve had tremendous success since opening the New Haven facility,” Rick Nafziger, general manager at Multimatic’s New Haven plant, said in the statement.

“From the talented workforce, to the convenient location, to the strong infrastructure, choosing Indiana has been a good business decision for Multimatic. As the company continues to grow, the New Haven plant plays an important role.”

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hold the budget level, we can begin to reduce our city’s debt that has grown since 2008 from $600M to $1.1B. …

• Smarter vision – For too long, the current leadership’s focus has been tax and spend. Instead of this philosophy, we need to bring new and even bigger businesses to Fort Wayne to grow our revenue base, not more taxes. When we

have a chance to pursue a new opportunity for our city, the default should not be raising taxes and using public funds. The default should be bringing even bigger businesses to town using private funds to get them here.

• Stronger wages – We need to raise wages in our city by attracting new, higher-paying jobs, and cutting red tape. …

• Stronger jobs – We need to foster the relationship between education and workforce development. As mayor, I will establish a team of professionals to bridge the gap between students with specific interests and skills that employers are looking for right here in our city to provide apprenticeships and job opportunities.

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NEEDED The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission needs several items throughout the year that it requests in different months.

In April it is collecting 2,000 pairs of flip-flops of all sizes and sunscreen. Residents wear the flip-flops in the shower and children living at the mission’s Charis House need the sun protection during summer. it also needs small and medium men’s underwear and men’s sweatpants.

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company engineers and manufactures complex mechanisms, body hardware, suspension system components, body structures and lightweight composite automotive systems.

Multimatic also delivers niche vehicle design, development and production for road and race car applications. In addition to General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler, Multimatic counts virtually all major auto manufacturers as customers, according to its statement.

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Multimatic up to $600,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives.

The local community will provide additional hiring and training assistance through Northeast Indiana

Works. Additionally, the New Haven City Council will consider additional incentives.

“We’re thrilled to see Multimatic’s rapid growth here in New Haven,” New Haven Mayor Terry McDonald said in the statement. “We have worked hard to build an excellent environment for business, and this is a sign that those efforts are paying off.”

Indiana is a global manufacturing leader, with one in five Hoosiers working in the manufacturing industry, making Indiana home to the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation. Indiana’s automotive industry ranks second in the nation by GDP, assembling more than 1 million cars annually and housing more than 1 million cars annually and housing more than 500 automotive suppliers.

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EACS elementary students recognized Staff reports The East Allen County School Board of Trustees recognized several elementary students for winning the FAME Festival artwork competition at the school board meeting April 9.

The students’ artwork is currently being displayed at Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s office. The winning students have been

invited to a cookies and punch reception with the mayor May 8. The student winners include:

Southwick Elementary School • Adianney Saldana, kindergarten: Mayor’s Choice Winner • Janeva Henderson, second grade: Teacher’s Choice Winner

Woodlan Elementary School • Mason Moore, sixth grade: Mayor’s Choice Winner • Griffin Johnson, fourth grade: Teacher’s Choice Winner

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American Legion Post goes non-smoking Staff reports New Haven American Legion Post 330 became a non-smoking facility April 1, according to Post Commander Pat Cirillo.

“Non-smoking status allows families to use our Post and we hope our younger members will now be able to take advantage of our food and beverage options,” Cirillo said.

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allows children to be in the Post canteen until 9 p.m.

A smoking patio has been constructed with entry from both the outside and from within the building. The patio has an enclosed area with lighting as well as an open-air section for anyone who wants to outside during the summer months. Heating will be installed next fall for the enclosed section.

Post 330, while being a private membership club, does have open houses for the public every Saturday night. Featured entertainment occurs on a monthly basis, including Tim Shambaugh’s one-man band April 13 and the Acme Band May 11.

Post 330 also has a banquet hall that is available to be rented for private parties. Food and beverage catering is

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The post opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday with a dinner menu available beginning at 5 p.m.

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and use the bridges, he said.

John Crawford, president of Fort Wayne’s City Council who is a mayoral candidate in the Republican primary, said, “It’s regrettable that the city didn’t collaborate with you. ... It only makes sense to have a countywide solution. Perhaps with a different mayor, we will rejoin you.”

Instead, the city has its own department, adding to bureaucracy, he said.

Representatives of Monroeville and Leo-Cedarville presented letters to enter into an agreement with the county to pay for bridge maintenance.

“We don’t have any bridges,” said Don Gerardot of Monroeville, “but we know they have to be kept safe.”

The new rate must be adopted by May 1. It then must be published twice in a newspaper. After 30 days residents can petition against the rate.

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Farmers and agricultural representatives reiterated their hopes that Allen County’s commissioners will spread out any tax burden to pay for bridge maintenance.

The commissioners held a second public hearing during their regular meeting April 12.

The county needs to raise $30.3 million over the next eight years. By law, the commissioners could decide to raise the rate to a maximum of $.033 per $100 of assessed valuation from its current $.0129.

They also could decide not to raise it.

Fort Wayne has decided to maintain its own bridges, which is estimated to cost about $23 million.

While the maximum rate would only cost a homeowner of a $100,000 home $9.52 annually, or the owner of 100 acres $16.02 a year, farmers would also be taxed on buildings and farm equipment.

Brian Rimke of Harlan, policy committee chairman of the Allen County Farm Bureau and a landowner, spoke

at March 29’s public hearing. He said April 12 that the tax would not be as bad as what he had believed, but he continued to favor a transportation-related cost Dorothy Garman of Leo-Cedarville said an increase in the tax would add to the burden of older farmers and “$3.20 on corn isn’t going to pay my bills.”

Alan Kuehnert, who has a dairy farm on Cook Road, said, “My tax bill has tripled the last three years.”

His six-generation farm with 350 cows requires separate buildings based on the size of the animals as well as for milking, feed and equipment storage, he said.

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Residents invited to popsicle pop-ups Staff reports The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting area residents to share their opinions about public art at one of five pop-up meetings scheduled throughout May. Two meetings are scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 13. One will take place at Bridge of Grace

Church, 5100 Gaywood Drive. The other will take place in Franklin School Park’s pavilion, 1901-1999 St. Marys Ave. Two meetings are scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

May 14. One is scheduled for Wunderkammer, 3402 Fairfield Ave. and the other will take place at Old

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The final pop-up meeting is set for 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

May 15 in the alley adjacent to Pint & Slice, 816 S. Calhoun St. All ages are welcome to attend all of the pop-up meetings; free popsicles will be shared during the events. In addition to discussing public art, residents will also have the opportunity to take part in painting a temporary See POP-UPS, Page 12

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The clock was ticking for six local artists who took the stage at Arts United March 26 to talk about what public art means to them – and they had just over six and a half minutes to get their points across.

The presentation method, PechaKucha, requires speakers to follow the format of showing 20 images and speaking about each for 20 seconds. The format is used globally as a way for people to present creative ideas in a succinct and engaging way.

The PechaKucha Night was hosted by the city of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission and kicked off the planning process for the Fort Wayne Public Art Master Plan.

Created last spring, the public art program’s mission is to promote and integrate public art throughout the city while the Art Commission reviews and selects art to be displayed in public spaces. The goal is to enhance the visual environment and strengthen the positive reputation, brand and stature of Fort Wayne and its neighborhoods.

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Local artist Réna Bradley talks about public art at Arts United March 26 during the PechaKucha event.

included Réna Bradley, Adrian Curry, Sayaka Ganz, Alexandra Hall, Jim Merz and Tim Parsley.

Ganz, who describes her style as “3D impressionism,” used reclaimed metal and plastic objects in her recent sculptures that depict animals in motion with rich colors and energy.

In her PechaKucha presentation, she talked about public art in airports and other transit systems.

While the people passing through these spaces might feel stressed, anxious or bored, public art has the power “to make people stop worrying so much, notice and appreciate their surroundings and experience the present moment,” she said.

Bradley, a designer and community advocate, said public art is about more than building up spaces – it’s about building up the people within them. In her

current role as community development director at Bridge of Grace, she uses design as a tool to mobilize youth, residents and volunteers who want to make a different in their neighborhood.

Public art can be an opportunity for social justice, she said. It can be used to reveal new voices and perspectives in the community or to “amend history” by showing people of color in positions of leadership where they were missing before.

“Public art can bring together the power of public spaces to affect people and the power of art to impact what we create and, having a mindset of equity, you can imbue more justice into our communities,” she said.

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Trek the Trails celebrates 10 years Staff reports Trek the Trails community bike rides will kick off its 10th season April 30.

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry started the rides as a way for residents to explore parts of the trail that they may not be familiar with and to create social opportunities for families and friends to venture in a guided tour. The free, guided bike rides, take place each Tuesday and have attracted 12,815 riders joining in during the first nine years.

This year, 22 rides, from six to nine miles in length are on tap.

New trails including the Pufferbelly, Dupont Road and portions of

Maplecrest will be part of Trek the Trails season for the first time and one ride connects to the new Promenade Park.

As they have done each year, Summit City Bicycles and Fitness will give away a bike at the end of the season.

Attendees can enter a drawing each week they attend the rides. Summit City staff members also attend each ride to provide safety checks for bicycles.

In the first nine years of Trek the Trails, the rides are averaging over 1,400 riders per year.

Those riders rode a collective 106,660 miles in nine years.

The rides are for all ages and multiple ride

guides will be on hand to accommodate all levels of ability. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets. The City of Fort Wayne Facebook page will have updates if events are cancelled due to inclement weather.

The first ride of Trek the Trails will be April 30 beginning at the Engle Road trailhead. A kick-off party will take place in the barn at Eagle Marsh, located adjacent to the Engle Road Trailhead. The event is $10 per person or $20 per family and includes food and beverages provided

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Spring blooms in Fort Wayne Spring and summer are always such a sweet reward in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you get the opportunity to explore Fort Wayne in the spring, be sure to check out some of the best spots to see spring blooms.

After months of gray and snow, ice and cold, the city of Fort Wayne’s park come alive. The skies are blue, the air is warmer and everywhere you go, it is full of color. From wildflowers to thoughtfully planted beds, Fort Wayne sure does know how to put on a flower show.

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Jack-in-the-pulpit and a variety of trillium. working land and natural areas, and manages properties throughout northeast Indiana and has 70-plus miles of trails that are perfect spots to see wildflowers. The preserves feature bogs and creeks, trees and bushes and some of the area’s most beautiful places to see spring, well, spring.

Among the favorite areas to look include Bicentennial Woods, 340 E. Shoaff Road.

At Bicentennial woods visitors can see towering oaks, hickories and sycamores, some more than 200 years old. Spring wildflowers include wild blue phlox, wild geranium, bloodroot,

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo While the keepers are busy caring for animals, the horticulture department at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is busy making the grounds an inviting place for the children and the adults who bring them. Visitors are greeted with displays from the moment they arrive with flowers offering a backdrop to your photo on the Z-O-O letters. The landscape features hundreds and hundreds of annuals that are planted each year, along with the beds that complement the exhibit.

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Tox-Away Saturday dates The Allen County Department of Environmental Management and the city of Fort Wayne have partnered to expand the “Tox-Away Tuesday” program, giving residents more opportunities to safely dispose of expired or unwanted household hazardous waste.

The program will operate on the following Saturdays in addition to the regular weekly

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There is no Saturday program in July. The Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ACDEM’s HHW facility at 2260 Carroll Road. Traffic should enter the site from Lima Road onto Fort Recovery behind the old sheriff’s building.

Minimal fees apply.

The Tox-Away program allows residents to get rid of such items as automotive products, batteries, fertilizers, household cleaners, mercury, fluorescent light bulbs, paints and stains, pesticides, herbicides, propane tanks and pool chemicals. These materials, if not disposed of properly, can be dangerous to our health and the environment Before taking household hazardous waste to the facility, residents are encouraged to reduce waste by buying only what they need, purchase non-toxic options and share leftovers with others. For more information, visit acwastewatcher.org or call 260-449-4433.

Summit City Singers presents spring concert series The Summit City Singers presents its 2019 Spring Concert Series with the theme “Folk Songs of the World.”

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Bridge fundraiser supports Alzheimer’s Association Bridge players are invited to attend the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club’s “Longest Day” event June 19 at 4618 E. State Blvd., Ste. 100, Fort Wayne. The fundraiser supports the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana.

The day will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and rubber bridge game at 9 a.m. with money prizes for casual stroll during your lunch break or make a purposeful trip to see the different flowers. Stop

by Freimann Square where beds of blooms are complemented by the park’s pool and the public displays at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Foster Park Each year, what seems like a sea of tulips blooms from the beds at Foster Park. While the entrance of the park is under construction, there will still be opportunities to

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and are appropriate for all ages. Donations are always welcome.

For more information on joining or about concerts, contact Judy King at 260- 489-4505 or tjking1812@frontier. com.

Dates and locations are: 7p.m. May 14: North Woods Village, 8075 Glencarin Blvd., Fort Wayne 2:30 p.m. May 19: Heritage Pointe of Warren, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren 7 p.m. May 21: Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Rd., Fort Wayne 7 p.m. May 28: First Presbyterian Church, 300 W Wayne St., Fort Wayne 7 p.m. June 11: Golden Years Homestead, 8300 Maysville Rd., Fort Wayne 7:30 p.m. June 14: Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Rd., Grabill

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Page 10 art display of the word Ke-Ki-On-Ga. Consultants from Designing Local of Columbus, Ohio will use the input provided by residents, as well as information collected through the website and one-on-one conversations, to create the Fort Wayne Public Art Master Plan. The plan is being developed for the Public Art Commission in partnership with the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division and

individual winners. Open and 0-299 MP duplicate games with extra masterpoints for winners will start at 1 p.m. Besides donating part of the game fees ($10 morning game, $5 afternoon), the club will raise money from business and player donations, a silent auction and a raffle at the event. For more information, visit fortwaynebridge.org or call Stan Davis at 260-479-0458.

Morning game players are asked to reserve a place in advance by calling Dena Davis at 260-479-0419.

Artists invited to enter exhibition The Fort Wayne Artists Guild invites artists to enter the 42nd Annual Ventures in Creativity Exhibition at the University of Saint Francis July 13 to Aug. 9. Over $3,000 in prizes will be awarded. Mail entry

by June 7 and deliver artwork June 29 or July 1. Prospectus and entry form available at www. fortwayneartistsguild. org.

Northrop class of 1979 to celebrate Northrop High School alumni from the class of 1979 are welcome to attend the 40th class reunion July 5. RSVP

by May 1. Attendees must pay $50 by June 1.

For more information, visit the Facebook group “Northrop High School Class of 1979” or email NHS79@comcast.net. see the color show.

Discover the spring blossoms in Fort Wayne at VisitFortWayne.com/ SpringBloom (link: http:// visitfortwayne.com/ springbloom) This post is provided by Visit Fort Wayne. Visit Fort Wayne helps visitors discover the best things to do in Fort Wayne, Indiana and provides Current Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne’s Community Calendar.

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The master plan will lay out a comprehensive vision for public artworks, such as murals and sculptures, now and in the future, and will help define locations and projects appropriate for Fort Wayne and its neighborhoods. The plan will identify guiding principles for developing and sustaining Fort Wayne’s collection of public artwork in a way that supports collaboration, diversity, economic vitality and the highest levels of creativity. Learn more about the public art master planning process at www.

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Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry said that after decades of trying to keep the rivers at bay, initiatives like Sweet Breeze have

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Page 7 I will call this the Fort Wayne Apprenticeship Program. Working with local businesses to achieve this initiative will lead to employers finding young talented people eager and willing to learn and lead in our work place. This will lead to a stronger, more productive employment base for our community.

• Stronger nonprofits – We are the City of Churches. It is time to act like it. It is time for the city to partner with Fort Wayne’s 2,000-plus nonprofits, approximately 400 of which are in the “human services” space and employ more than 11,000 people, so we can work together to improve health care, lower infant mortality, and crush the tragedy of opioid abuse in our city.

Henry: • Riverfront development: With Promenade

made the rivers a point of destination.

“With the work of Friends of the Rivers and others, not only are we embracing the fact that they are a natural part of our community, but we can enjoy them as well,” he said.

The paddles will be revealed at an event at Promenade Park to celebrate World Rivers Day,

Sept. 29.

After the event, the paddles will be displayed in public spaces such as the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Artlink, Allen County Public Library and the Grand Wayne Center through the end of 2019.

Applications for participation are due no later than July 1. For more information, visit ridesweetbreeze. org.

Park opening this summer, we’re already moving forward with plans and designs for Phases II and III to provide more public offerings and bring in new private investments.

• Public safety: Crime is down in Fort Wayne in all the major areas we track. We live in a safe city. We will continue our commitment to being the safest city possible by having more resources in our homicide unit and vice and narcotics unit. We’ll also continue leading the way in addressing the opioid challenge through enforcement, education and treatment. Our partnership with Fort Wayne UNITED and its TenPoint Coalition is having a meaningful impact in some of our most vulnerable neighborhoods.

• Neighborhoods: At the end of 2019, we will have invested more than $160 in local neighborhood infrastructure enhancements (streets, roads, sidewalks, alleys, trails) since 2014.

Neighborhoods are the

backbone of Fort Wayne and are a top priority.

We’re also investing $100 million in neighborhood water, sewer and stormwater upgrades in 2019.

• Downtown: The heart of a city has to be strong.

The investments we’ve seen since I became mayor are second to none with the Ash Skyline Plaza, housing, mixed-use projects, The Landing, the success of Parkview Field, to name a few. The list goes on and on.

• Economic development: Jobs are vital to our community. Our economy is doing well. The results are evident. In 2018 alone, we saw 33 business expansions and relocations.

There was $336 million in private investment, $115 million in new annual payroll and nearly 2,500 new job commitments.

Additional candidates from both parties were contacted for this Q&A, but did not respond ahead of the print deadline.

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Families welcome to celebrate Mother’s Day Downtown Staff reports Mother’s Day Downtown, a spring celebration for families of all ages, will return to downtown Fort Wayne 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 12.

Families are invited to take a spring stroll, ride a bike or catch a free trolley that will connect them to retail locations,

restaurants, attractions, activities and more.

“Mother’s Day Downtown keeps getting better and better!” said Bill Brown, president of the Downtown Improvement District. “We have so many awesome businesses and organizations who really roll out the red carpet for the community

to celebrate Mom in the heart of our city. With new restaurants and retailers opening as well as new activities to enjoy, there’s always something fun happening in downtown Fort Wayne!”

New this year: • The Allen County Public Library Plaza will serve as the

Main Trolley Hub providing info, activities and more.

• For individuals with mobility needs, two CTN shuttles will provide transportation to shopping, dining and entertainment venues that are marked on this year’s guide as accessible options.

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trolley stops, activities and parking suggestions are available at participating business and sponsor locations. These guides will also be available online or on the trolleys the day of the event.

To download the guide or for more information visit MothersDayDowntown.com

Exhibit pairs artists with Blue Jacket graduates Staff reports Twelve Fort Wayne-area artists will be paired with graduates from the Blue Jacket Career Academy program and their work will be displayed at the fourth annual Second Chances Art Exhibit, which opens May 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the University of Saint Francis at the Ian and Mimi Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center.

This unique fundraiser has a goal to exhibit real stories of the trials, failures and successes of Blue Jacket clients and how they are overcoming their barriers to employment and in life. These stories are told through a variety of mediums and will be featured at USF through May 30.

“I love taking people’s ideas and stories and creating custom works of art with them,” said

Jordan Kurzen, a local artist. “My client has an amazing hopeful face and I can’t wait to do, hopefully, his story justice. To take that hope, in his story and put it onto paper and see what comes of it.”

The Second Chances Art Exhibit and Fundraiser is a collaboration between USF and Blue Jacket Inc, 2826 South Calhoun St. Artists from the Fort Wayne area were paired with Blue Jacket graduates to create artwork to tell the graduate’s stories of triumph.

For Blue Jacket graduate Michael Carew, his was a success story that needed to be told. “I’m hoping these art pieces will give hope to people to never give up, to continue to fight for a better life,” he said.

Carew graduated from the Career Academy in 2014.

“I’m just excited about the opportunity to share

my story, present my story to other people to give them a chance to understand that you can come from a bad place, to a better place.”

Blue Jacket made an impact in the life of 2008 graduate Jennifer Crickmore as well.

“People are getting to know Blue Jacket and its mission,” said Crickmore, who knows from previous-years what this annual event means to the people involved.

“Yes it’s a fundraiser, but it’s more than that.

It’s a great way to connect the community with a very important organization. Blue Jacket is very important in our community. This art exhibit is very important. And I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

The fundraiser helps to fund the Blue Jacket Career Academy, a

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The Second Chances Art Exhibition pairs artists with Blue Jacket graduates to tell their stories. The annual event is a fundraiser for Blue Jacket Career Academy, a two-week, 40-hour training program in which Blue Jacket provides job-readiness training to those with barriers to employment.

two-week, 40-hour training program in which Blue Jacket provides job-readiness training to those with barriers to employment. Following graduation from the program, Blue Jacket

provides transitional jobs, job placement, and pre- and post-placement services including education, skills and interest assessments, and personal and professional development.

For more information on the organization, visit Blue Jacket’s website at bluejacketinc.org.

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Fort Wayne Area Community Band: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the garage across from the Music Center. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and children younger than 18 are admitted free.

May 1

Rummage, Plant and Bake Sale: Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road, Leo. Two day event: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2. There will be a $2 paper bag sale on clothing on Thursday at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Joanne Beerbower at 260-6272672 or Judy Ladd 260-627-5676. Proceeds benefit UMW missions.

Depression Support Group: First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, in Room 305. 7-8:30 p.m.

The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Marilee Stroud at 260-312-6069.

Appleseed Quilt Guild meeting: Classic Cafe, 4831 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m.

Rummage sale: New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. Two-day event. On Wednesday, May 8, early bird shopping will be available for $2 from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome, free of charge, from 3-8 p.m. On Thursday, May 9, the sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a $2 bag sale 3-6 p.m. For more information, email ssnplatt@yahoo.com or call 260-493-6868.

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Plant Sale and Open House: Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Two day event: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to noon May 4. Friday events: Early Americana music and spinning before noon. Refreshments, bake sale and hand arts all day. Saturday events: Only the basement will be open for the plant sale. Admission is free. Parking by the tennis courts. Call 260-338-0812 or 260-637-8622 for more information.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale: McMillen Community Center, 3901 Abbott St., Fort Wayne. Three-day event: 4-7 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. More information is available on botanicalconservatory.org.

All-you-can-eat fish fry and pork tenderloins: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. $9 for adults, $5 for children. Meal includes all-youcan-eat fish and pork tenderloin with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Full service bar available with German and domestic beer, wine and other beverages and soft drinks. Enjoy dinner accompanied by live, German music. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Mannerchor/ Damenchor. For more information, contact Patti Knox at 260-444-3634.

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Muster at the Old Fort: Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. Two-day event: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with re-enactors representing times from the early Vikings through World War II. Demonstrations will be given on period cooking, gardening and military life. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

Parking is available at Headwaters and Lawton parks. For more information, tune into AM 1640 Old Fort Radio, visit www.oldfortwayne.org or call 260-437-2836.

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Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Spring Concert: Auer Performance Hall in the Rhinehart Music Center, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E., Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/2GiYd4k, by phone at 260-481-6555 or at the Purdue University Fort Wayne ticket office located inside Gates Athletic Center.

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive: Residents can participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive by leaving a non-perishable food donation in a bag near their mailbox. These donations go directly to local food pantries and provide an enormous amount of food for local community members in need.

AIDS Walk: Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to noon. Free and open to all. Registration kicks off at 10 a.m. Enjoy music, snack on light morning refreshments, pick up a free AIDS Walk 2019 t-shirt, visit the informational tables of local organizations, learn your story from the onsite fortune teller, hear from the mayor and more before the Walk kicks off shortly after 11 a.m.

The new route will lead walkers from Parkview to Main Street, around the Courthouse, ending at 816 Pint & Slice for the first-ever AIDS Walk 2019 After Party. The restaurant is dedicating the adjacent alley for an outdoor party (weather permitting) with Funk You, Inc. DJs, busker entertainers, refreshments and pizza offered at a discount to all walkers. For more information, visit positiveresourceconnection.org, call 260-744-1144 or email alexandra@neiprc.org.

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Civil War Round Table of North East Indiana: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, in Conference Room C. 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

Eric Wittenberg will present on The Devil’s to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg. For more information, contact Dick Tagtmeyer at 260-745-1081 or visit https://www.civilwarroundtableofNEI.wordpress.com.

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Church Rummage Sale: First Christian Church, 4800 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Two-day event: 1-5 p.m. May 17 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18.

Rummage sale: St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 SR 930 E, New Haven. Two-event: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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Fort Wayne Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is open every Saturday on Barr Street between Wayne Street and Washington Boulevard (May-October).

For more information, visit ftwaynesfarmersmarket.com/.

Master Gardener Plant Sale: Purdue Extension Allen County office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash or check only.

Rummage Sale: American Legion Post 330, 330 Entrance Drive, New Haven. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit veterans.

Fish and Tenderloin Fry: Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for kids ages 5-13 and $9 for adults. Carry-out meals available. Proceeds benefit building and ground committee. For more information, call 260-747-0713.

Trillium Garden Club annual plant sale: Aboite Center Road and Homestead Road in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church parking lot. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A.J. Arnett 5K Honor Run: Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.

The run is organized by JROTC students and benefits Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana and Shepherd’s House Fort Wayne. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Students in kindergarten to eighth grade run for free. To register, visit www.ajarnetthonorrun.com.

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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: The procession begins at 11 a.m. at the corner of Parnell Avenue and State Boulevard and follows Parnell to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. A Memorial Day ceremony will immediately follow at the Coliseum just outside the Memorial Hall.

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