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Your Better Quality of Life Magazine • 95¢ • July 2021 • No. I

For the Love of Classic Autos!

New Pass for Outdoor Explorers Why a Good Lighting Plan Matters What to Ask Before Buying Furniture New Options When You Need Some Shade

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In This Issue Right in Our Region ...............................Cover & p. 16 For the Love of Fine Autos: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Your Community ..........................................................11 New Outdoor Pass Makes Exploring More Fun Your Outdoor Living ...................................................19 Need Some Shade? Here are New Options Inspiration & Worship ................................................14 Prayerful Jesus Your Home ...............................................................13, 23 What to Ask Before Buying Furniture; Why a Good Lighting Plan Matters Your Outing.....................................................................21 TinCaps Baseball is Back!

Your Kitchen .................................................................27 Using Seasonal Fruit: Raspberry Treats Your Family Fun ...........................................................28

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bill Hughes Executive Editor/Web Editor Chris Linden Managing Editor Jermaine Pigee Editor Emeritus Janine Pumilia Graphics Director Samantha Behling Graphic Designer Ashley Smith Contributing Writer Peggy Werner General Sales Manager Brent Hughes Sales Manager Brad Hughes Advertising Sales Representatives Brian Hughes, Jeremy Jones, Lisa Brandt, Nita Lasky Administration & Circulation Manager Lisa Hughes Distribution Kelly Fairbairn Published by Hughes Media Corp.

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Treasures Galore!

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reater Fort Wayne is like an ongoing treasure hunt. Just when you think you’ve made the absolute coolest discovery, another gem delights you.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is one of those gems. Who wouldn’t be enchanted by these gorgeous vintage autos? They exude a pride of design that’s every bit as inspirational as fine artwork. Our cover story tells you how this collection came to be – and why the building itself is also a design achievement as one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the Midwest.

It’s also worth noting that the museum hosts many fun, free, family-friendly events, including live music concerts with food vendors on site, “coffee and cars” meet-ups for auto lovers, free monthly outdoor movies and more.

The Fort Wayne region really is loaded with riches, from its vibrant downtown scene, riverfront and farmers markets to the many cultural treasures and natural landscapes waiting to be explored. We often take for granted the natural resources we enjoy in the Midwest – things like plentiful fresh water, rich and fertile soil and a wide variety of plant life, among others.

We also have easy access to lots of interesting places, thanks to our rivers and highways.

Access to trade routes has always played an important role in Fort Wayne, something we learn about during weekend guided river tours aboard the Sweet Breeze, a replica canal boat operating out of Promenade Park. Exploring Fort Wayne from a river vantage point helps us to see and understand it in a new light.

Speaking of exploration, the new outdoor pass offered by Visit Fort Wayne is fun to use and makes it even easier to explore our natural world. Want to know where to rent a kayak and where to put in? Or what options there are for 3-mile trail hikes? Or where the best birdwatching might be? The pass has you covered.

Summertime is fleeting. Don’t miss your chance to get out and explore! We offer plenty of inspiration on these pages.

Have a great week! ❚ Janine Pumilia SL Editor

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Our Community

Outdoor Pass Makes Exploring Easier

By Peggy Werner isitors and residents of Allen County are encouraged to explore rivers, trails, parks and more by using the brandnew Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass.

The Pass offers 20 self-guided smartphone tours for hiking, biking and paddling at every skill level and in every corner of the county, says Kristen Guthrie, vice president of marketing for Visit Fort Wayne.

“People’s use of the outdoors increased dramatically during the pandemic because they needed safe and fun options to be together,” she says. “We want to do all we can to help people keep exploring the outdoors. It’s just the right time.”

So far, 1,000 people have signed up and the pass will be updated seasonally, she says.

The county is home to 120 miles of trails, more than 90 parks, three rivers,

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wetlands, prairies and other properties protected through the Allen County nature and forest preserves.

The pass works in conjunction with the 2020 opening of Promenade Park, the first phase of the Riverfront Fort Wayne project, which joins the county’s three rivers to downtown and destinations for recreation, arts and culture.

There are many routes for paddlers in the Fort Wayne area.

The rivers are St. Mary’s, St. Jodesignated location to redeem prizes. seph and the Maumee.

The tours were chosen to offer peoAccess your digital pass at visitfortple a variety of experiences, says Guthrie. wayne.com/outdoorpass. It will instantOne example of the walking tour is ly be delivered to your phone by text or the popular Trail of Reflection Loop at email. There’s no app to download and it Lindenwood Nature Preserve, an easy can be saved to your phone’s home screen hike to a reflection pond surrounded by for easy one-tap access. When you want tall trees and lush foliage. to check in, you must have your location Learn more at visitfortwayne.com/ services turned on and be within one mile outdoorpass. ❚ of the location. Check in at each route’s

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Your Home & Garden

What to Ask Before Buying Furniture

By Janine Pumilia

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ot everyone expects to own a piece of furniture for the long haul. Sometimes “starter” pieces are the best fit for your stage of life.

But if you do want furniture that’s built to last, there are key questions to ask, says Arianna Vonderohe, sales manager and designer at Fairfield Galleries in Fort Wayne.

“It makes sense to put more money into pieces that take a lot of hard, daily use, such as sofas, recliners, dining sets and some office furniture,” she says. “It’s less important with case goods like coffee tables or other pieces that just need to look good.”

The first thing to ask is where a piece comes from, Vonderohe says.

“Furniture built in North America is usually better quality than items made overseas,” she says. “U.S. and Canadian companies tend to use solid wood for frames, for example.

A frame built with solid maple, birch or pine is better than one built with plywood. The key phrase to use is ‘solid wood,’ not just ‘wood,’ which can be plywood. And for furniture with moving parts, like recliners, it’s easier to get the right part and make a repair if the piece was built here. Let’s face it, if it has moving parts, it may need a repair at some point.”

A dining table made of solid wood will look better longer than a plywood table covered with veneer that may crack, peel or swell from moisture, she says. And dining chairs that are screwed together as well as glued will take the weight of daily use more successfully.

Be aware that some companies which boast “made in America” also have lines that are made overseas. A trained salesperson understands the differences and can help you find the best quality lines within a brand.

“There are still many good brands made in the United States,” says Vonderohe. “Of the eight brands of sofas we carry, six are made in the U.S. or Canada.”

With upholstered goods, be sure to ask about the coil system below the surface.

“Whether it’s hand-tied or machine-made, an 8-way tied coil spring system is just better than the more Look below the surface. In upholstered furniture, common sinuous an 8-way tied coil suspension system is superior to the more common sinuous spring. spring suspension that

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It’s wise to put the most money into furniture that gets heavy use, like the upholstered sofa and chairs shown here, from Taylor King.

Especially when purchasing furniture with moving parts, look for pieces made in North America so that parts and repair services are readily available.

zig-zags only front to back and side to side.”

When choosing fabric for your upholstered furniture, be aware that most synthetic fabrics wear better than natural ones like cotton or linen that absorb dirt more easily and are harder to clean.

If it’s leather you want, “choose mid-grain or top-grain leather for the best wear,” Vonderohe recommends. “Stay away from bonded leathers, which are leather shavings melded together and applied to fabric. They look great at first but are likely to peel or crack.”

An attractive new synthetic leather called Brisa offers better wear than real leather but is also more expensive, she adds.

Finally, be wary of furniture sold online; it’s hard to know what you’re really getting.

“In our store, the price reflects the quality. Online, you may end up paying a lot for a brand name and the piece may not even be made well.”

Learn more by visiting Fairfield Galleries, 5010 US 33 North, Fort Wayne, or call (260) 489-5526.❚

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Inspiration & Worship

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hroughout the gospels, there are many reports of Jesus praying. For him, prayer was a habit. Perhaps no prayer is more poignant than the one he prayed in the garden of Gethsemane, asking God to rescue him from the horrible ordeal he was about to endure. Three times he asked God to make an easier path for him, but he also accepted God’s decision not to answer that prayer. “Yet not as I will, but as You will.” (Matthew 26:39 - NIV) Luke 11:1 reads, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” Jesus set forth a beautiful example for prayer that we have since turned into a ritual called “The Lord’s Prayer.” While we enjoy remembering these words together in unison, ritual is no replacement for the living, breathing prayer that comes from the deepest places in our individual hearts.

Sometimes Jesus prayed with other people. Luke 9:2: “[Jesus] took Peter, John and James with Him and went up onto a mountain to pray.” But he also regularly sought out peaceful places and quiet moments for prayer alone. In Luke 5:16 we read: “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

Prayer was not just a Sabbath Day event for Jesus or something he did to enhance his reputation. His prayers revealed deep knowledge of God gleaned through careful study of scripture. He undoubtedly knew Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” The example he set revealed his great love for and intimacy with God as a loving parent.

Clearly, God wants us to talk with Him, just as Jesus did. Because of the obedience of Jesus Christ, we are no longer servants of God, but dear children.

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” - I John 3:2 Prayer. It’s not optional. And why would we want it to be? ❚ -Janine Pumilia

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Right in Our Region

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For Auto Lovers: Cord Duesenberg Museum

The museum hosts free live concerts, outdoor movies and other community events. Find the full lineup at automobilemuseum.org.

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lassic cars have a cherished history that’s kept fresh and alive by people who love them.

People who appreciate history, art, and design are often passionate about them, says Walter Fisher, marketing and communications manager at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, 1600 S. Wayne St., Auburn, Ind. “People like classic cars because they grew up with them. They remember Dad or Grandpa had one and the memories generate a lot of nostalgia not only for their own history, but for the unique style and craftsmanship of the cars,” Fisher says.

More than 120 cars are displayed in the 1929 Art Deco-style museum.

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The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum has more than 120 cars on display in nine themed galleries on three levels in a building that’s historically significant in itself.

The galleries feature classic cars (as defined by the Classic Car Club of America), racing cars and Indiana-built cars. The oldest car is an 1894 Black Prototype and the most modern car is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird Roadster.

The museum’s collections are contained in three main areas: the automobile collection, the archives collection and the small artifact collection. Each has a bull’s-eye design, with artifacts closest to the center of the bull’s-eye being the most significant.

The museum building itself is the museum’s largest artifact. It was constructed for the Auburn Automobile Company in 1929 and is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the Midwest. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was named a National Historic Landmark in 2005. The original building housed the car company’s showroom, offices and design studio until it closed in 1937.

The museum hosts many community events each year that have resumed since the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

The free, family-friendly Classic Car Concert Series continues this summer with Hubie Ashcraft Band playing July 29; Big Caddy Daddy on Aug. 26 and Whoa! Man (a celebration of women in rock music) on Sept. 23 at the museum plaza.

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Right in Our Region Vendor tents open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6 p.m. Local craft wine from Country Heritage Winery, beer from Mad Anthony Brewing Company and food from Shigs in Pit BBQ & Brew will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to display their favorite vehicles in the parking lot and bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the event.

Cars and Coffee is from 9 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month through September at the museum. The event is an Left: 2002 Ford Thunderbird Roadster. Top right: 1936 Auburn 852 Phaeton, with 150 HP, priced new at $1,725. Bottom right: The prototype for the 1894 Black “horseless carriage” built by blacksmith Charles H. Black in Indianapolis. opportunity for classic car Frank and Morris, entered the business, bought out other local owners to meet, while enjoying free coffee, donuts and music carmakers and moved into a larger building in 1909, until shortprovided by the museum. ages caused by WWI forced the business to close in 1919.

Also on every third Saturday, an outdoor movie is shown in The Auburn Automobile Company was sold to a group of the parking lot. People can stay in their cars or sit on the lawn Chicago investors, including William Wrigley, Jr. to enjoy the free movie, usually one that was made popular in In 1924, Errett Lobban Cord, a race car driver, mechanic and the ’20s and ’30s, at the height of the Auburn car company’s car salesman, was hired as vice president and general manager of popularity.

Auburn Automobile by the Chicago ownership group; two years Several years ago, the museum started to digitize its archilater he became president and owner. val collection to make it available to the public. It’s available Duesenberg Motors Company was an American manufaconline at automobilemuseum.org. Also on the website are selfturer of racing cars and luxury vehicles (nicknamed “Duesy”). guided tour videos featuring some of the best classic automoFounded in 1913 in Saint Paul, Minn., the company moved to biles in the country and the stories of the cars told by people who New Jersey and then to Indianapolis, home of the Indianapolis know them best.

Motor Speedway, establishing the Duesenberg Automobile and “The Auburns were hand-built, high-end, custom-ordered Motors Company and debuting its first passenger car, the Duecars and some of the features that were innovations at the time senberg Model A. In late 1926, Cord acquired Duesenberg and are now standard features in cars today, mainly front wheel continued the production of racing and luxury cars, including the drive and hydraulic brakes,” says Fisher.

1928 Duesenberg Model J, designed to compete with the most The Auburn Automobile Company was founded in 1900 and luxurious and powerful cars in the world. grew out of the Eckhart Carriage Company, founded in Auburn Cord put his own name on the first Cord auto produced by in 1874 by Charles Eckhart. His sons, automobile enthusiasts the Auburn Company. The Cord L-29 was the first successful mass-produced front-wheel-drive car in America. Cars built by Cord became famous for their advanced engineering and striking appearance.

Auburn’s administration building was completed and opened in 1930, followed by the best sales year ever with 34,000 cars sold. Bad times for Cord and the Great Depression forced the company’s closure in 1937.

The company and its remaining parts inventory were purchased by Detroit entrepreneur Dallas Winslow for $85,000 plus $25,000 for the Auburn administration building. The new company was named the Auburn-Cord Duesenberg Company, sellNow a museum, the building was constructed for the Auburn Automobile ing stock parts and offering service work to owners of the classic Company in 1929 and is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture cars, before it opened the museum. ❚ in the Midwest.

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Outdoor Living

Need Shade? Here are New Options

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f you want to spend more time outside but need protection from the elements, there are a variety of new options to make your outdoor spaces more usable and enjoyable.

A custom-made awning, pergola or patio cover is often the key to improving peoples’ everyday lives, says Samantha Hall, marketing manager of W.A. Zimmer in Huntington, Ind. “This past year has given people an even greater appreciation for what they can do with their homes,” says Hall. “They’re finding out they can have beautiful experiences in their own backyards by using areas that were not always available to them because of the harsh rays of the summer sun and other weather conditions.”

All shade or all sun are no longer the only options.

A standard pergola is an outdoor structure consisting of columns that support an open roof with beams and rafters. Freestanding or attached to your house, a pergola offers partial shade as climbing vines fill in open spaces overhead. But it also allows natural light to filter through, giving you the best of both worlds.

It’s also a perfect structure for stringing outdoor lights.

An operable pergola has remote-controlled motorized louvres to give partial or complete shade with the push of a button.

A dry cool pergola is the newest way to cover an outdoor area. The unique structure combines the functionality of a patio cover with the look of a pergola. Insulated center panels protect a space from rain, snow and sun but offer the open beam look of a traditional pergola.

A patio cover has a solid-panel thermal roof for total protection from sun, rain and snow for all outdoor areas. It can also be used to provide overhead protection to vehicles.

All structures from W.A. Zimmer are custom built and made from durable extruded aluminum, requiring no maintenance.

The Operable Pergola allows for full sun or shade at the touch of a button.

Motorized louvres open, close, and can be stopped anywhere along the way to give you full control over your shade.

The material doesn’t fade, rust, warp, mold, or need painting or staining, says Hall. Available colors include white, sandstone (light beige) and bronze, a rich, dark brown.

If an outdoor space needs only occasional protection from the sun, homeowners may choose a manual or motorized retractable awning. Available in a variety of styles, sizes and 150 fabrics that include both solids and patterns, the awnings are easy to clean, won’t fade from sun exposure and are mold- and mildew-resistant, Hall explains.

“I just love to see people’s faces light up when they look at displays in our showroom,” says Hall. “Some people have been thinking about a pergola, awning or patio cover for a long time and when they finally decide to do something, they love it.”

The Dry Cool Pergola offers the look of a classic pergola but has solid, insulated center panels that offer full protection from the sun and rain.

Learn more by stopping in at W.A. Zimmer, 1700 N. Broadway, Huntington, Ind., or by calling (260) 356-1621. ❚

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Your Outings

Batter Up! TinCaps Baseball is Back!

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t was more than a year and a half between TinCaps baseball games, but Parkview Field opened back up to the team in May and is building back crowds to capacity level.

Fans are encouraged to join the fun as they feel ready, says Michael Limmer, TinCaps vice president for marketing and promotions.

“We’ll never wrap our heads around the past 15 months and we know some people are not comfortable in crowds yet,” he says. “It was a process getting used to all the safety measures, and it will be a process getting used to undoing them. But we’re here and we will provide the entertainment fans have known the TinCaps to be. We’re a customer service organization and our job is to provide fun for people.”

Sixty home games are planned for the 2021 season, at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 6:35 p.m. Saturdays and 1:05 Sundays, with the July 4th game beginning at 6:05 p.m.

All Saturday games in June plus July 4th feature post-game fireworks.

Tuesdays are the new weeknight for Family Feast Night, presented by U.S. Foods, with savings on select concession items and soft drinks. Wednesdays are Paws and Claws, when fans are welcome to bring their dogs and cats to the game, with special seating provided for pet owners. Thirsty Thursdays feature discounted domestic draft beers and other drink specials.

More promotions are planned and will be announced as the season progresses and ballpark capacity continues to expand, Limmer says.

The TinCaps also will be saluting local heroes throughout the season. This year, fans are encouraged to nominate first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, military personnel and others who have given their best during the trying times of the pandemic, Limmer says.

Selected nominees will be given the VIP treatment at Parkview Field, including family game tickets, a ballpark tour and recognition during the game.

If you have a friend or family member you believe is deserving of the honor, the TinCaps ask you to submit a short essay explaining why the community should know about your hero’s story. Send submissions to Morgan Olson, TinCaps assistant director of marketing and promotions, at olson@tincaps.com, or call (260) 407-2812.

May 4th saw the team’s first game against the West Michigan Whitecaps (a Detroit Tigers affiliate) and it was not only the TinCaps first game since Labor Day 2019, but also the franchise’s first game ever at the High-A level, as a San Diego Padres affiliate.

Parkview’s outfield concourse is open for walkers, runners, or guests visiting the ballpark, and contains the Robert E. Meyers

The TinCaps are in the High-A level as a San Diego Padres affiliate.

Park, where splash pads are now in operation for kids to enjoy.

The field’s administrative offices and the Orchard Team Store have returned to regular hours.

With versatile spaces both indoors and out, the field is once again hosting special events at full capacity, such as weddings, receptions, fundraiser dinners, charity walks and more. Learn more about the details at ParkviewField.com.

With updated guidance from both the Centers for Disease Control and Major League Baseball, the TinCaps have modified Parkview Field’s health and safety protocols and have begun increasing the ballpark’s seating capacity. Masks are no longer required in any open-air space within the field. The overall ballpark seating capacity increased to 40 percent and will increase to more than 70 percent by June 29.

At the height of the pandemic last spring, Parkview Field partnered with Community Harvest Food Bank to act as a distribution site, and then slowly got back into the business of hosting smaller events and getting into baseball mode by allowing local youth teams and individuals to rent indoor batting cages to prepare for the season.

The ballpark also is working with Parkview Health to get people vaccinated during games, Limmer says.

“It’s to our benefit to get people as healthy as they can be as soon as it can happen, so we can all get back to normal.”

Fans also can follow the action on television, radio and online. All 60 home games will be broadcast live on Comcast network channel 81, and all 120 games can be heard on 1380 The Fan and 100.9 FM. Most every TinCaps game can also be streamed in HD on MiLB.TV. ❚

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Your Home & Garden

Why a Good Lighting Plan Matters

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good lighting plan can make all the difference in how your home looks and functions. It’s something too often overlooked by homeowners, says Kevin Walsh, owner of Trinity Kitchen, Bath & Lighting in New Haven, Ind. “Whether we’re talking about new construction or a home remodel, there needs to be a lighting plan for things to look their best and function optimally,” he says. “It really doesn’t make a lot of sense to install expensive surfaces that are the jewels of our homes – fine cabinetry, stone counters – and then fail to properly light them.”

A good lighting plan makes life A good lighting plan considers both high functionality and aesthetic beauty. easier, safer and more enjoyable, indoors and out. room, often achieved with ceiling-mounted fixtures.

“There are three basic types of indoor lighting – ambient, Task lighting puts extra light where you need it for a speciftask and accent,” Walsh explains. ic function like using sharp knives in a kitchen, applying makeGood ambient lighting provides even, overall brightness in a up in a bathroom or reading in a living room.

“Accent lighting is used to highlight something special in a room, like a painting above a fireplace,” says Walsh.

When choosing light fixtures, “It’s really important to see them up close, touch them, observe how they work,” says Walsh. “We have people come into the store and tell us they ordered fixtures online but had to return all of them because they looked different in person than they do on a website.”

It’s also important to understand the proportions of light fixtures you’re considering, says Walsh.

“It’s easy to look at a 24-inch orb with dangly jewels and fall in love. But does it make sense in the context of your home, hanging from your 8-foot ceiling? This is where working with someone who’s educated about lighting options can really help.”

Trinity can help you think through outdoor lights and landscape lighting, too.

“We match any price you find elsewhere on lighting, so you won’t pay more with us, but you will get more expertise and better service.”

Trinity Kitchen, Bath & Lighting has been locally owned since it opened in 1958. Walsh purchased it from the original owners 18 years ago.

Light fixtures should be viewed in person before you buy them. It’s important to evaluate whether they’ll fit into the context and scale of your home.

Learn more by calling (260) 493-2574 or stop in at the showroom, 11034 Lincoln Highway East. ❚

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Your Kitchen

Use Seasonal Fruit for a Delicious Treat F

ruits, like raspberries, are unique in their ability to add both flavor and nutrition to breakfasts, snacks, desserts and more.

With a sweet-tart flavor and eyecatching color, red raspberries are the main ingredient in these Mini Razz Crush Tarts, perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon snack.

More recipes at redrazz.org.

Mini Razz Crush Tarts (Serves 8)

1 bag 12 oz. frozen red raspberries 1 1/2 TB cornstarch 1 package (two 9-inch crusts) refrigerated pie crust Glaze: 1 2-3 1/2

cup powdered sugar TB reserved raspberry juice tsp. vanilla Sprinkles (optional)

Thaw raspberries at room temperature 30 minutes. Using rolling pin, gently mash raspberries in sealed bag.

To make tarts: Heat oven to 425 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Place strainer over medium bowl; strain crushed raspberries 10-15 minutes, allowing juice to fall into bowl. Reserve juice for glaze.

In medium bowl, combine drained crushed raspberries and cornstarch; mix to combine.

Roll out both pie crusts into rectangular shapes and cut each into eight 2 1/2-by-4-inch rectangular pieces. Place rectangular pieces on prepared baking sheet. Add 1-2 TB crushed raspberries to center of each piece and top each with

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second rectangular piece. Use fork to crimp edges of dough.

Bake 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove pastries from oven and allow to cool completely.

To make glaze: In medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, reserved raspberry juice and vanilla. Drizzle on cooled pastries and garnish with sprinkles. ❚ (Source: Family Features)

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Your Fun

Entertainment & Events

Saint Joe Pickle Fest July 15-17. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. noon-10 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy a live music stage, arts & crafts, parades, a pickle derby, pickle tasting and much more. Free admission. State Road 1 & C.R. 60, Saint Joe, Ind. Learn more on their Facebook page.

Three Rivers Festival International Village July 16 & 17, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Celebrate the cultures that are part of our community by experiencing the food, art, dance and traditions of those who have made Fort Wayne their home. Free. Freimann Square parking lot, 201 E. Main St., Fort Wayne.

Artlink Gallery 43rd Members’ Showcase Through July 18, Thurs.-Sun. Discover the diverse talents of local artists right here in greater Fort Wayne. Artlink Gallery, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 424-7195.

Classic Car Concert – Hubie Ashcroft Band July 29, music starts at 6 p.m. Food vendor tents open at 5:30 p.m. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600 Wayne St., Auburn, Ind., automobilemuseum.org.

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Billy Currington July 23, 8 p.m., Clyde Theater, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Currington has charted 11 No. 1 singles. (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre. com.

Community Chess at Promenade Park July 25. Noon to 6 p.m. Learn and play chess, no matter your skill level. Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne. Call (260) 433-1147 to learn more.

Panoramic Riverfront Tours Weekends. Ride the Sweet Breeze, an 1840 canal boat replica, for an enjoyable and educational 90- or 45-minute guided tour. Learn how Fort Wayne’s history is tied to the Erie shipping canal. $27 for 90 minutes, $17 for 45 minutes. Tours leave from the south boat dock at Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne. The accessible boat has restrooms. Learn more at fortwayneparks.org.

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Through Sept. 26 daily except Mondays.

Learn about the Czech painter and graphic artist. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St. fwmoa.org, (260) 422-6467.

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Trek the Trails on Tuesday nights in Fort Wayne.

Open Acoustic Jam Each second Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at Sweetwater, 5501 US Hwy 30 West, Fort Wayne. For musicians of all skill levels. sweetwater.com.

Storytime on the Riverfront Mondays thru Aug. 30 at 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Enjoy fresh air and children’s literature from Allen County Public Library System in Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne, (260) 427-6000.

Trek the Trails Weekly Tuesday evening bicycle rides, 6-7:30 p.m., on various trails. fwtrails.org. ❚

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