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Right in Our Region ......................Cover & p. 16 Find a Fit at the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show

Your Kitchen..........................................................11 The BBQ Store and More Fires Up Your Backyard

Your Outings.........................................................13 Shop Local with Fort Wayne Downtown Gift Card

Inspiration & Worship .......................................14 Courage to Love

Your Home & Garden ........................................19 Simple Steps to Beautify the Bathroom

Your Real Estate..................................................23 Simplify Your Move with Ness Bros.

Your Health............................................................25 Therapies to Help Your Knees

Your Family Fun .................................................28

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ello, Smart Living readers!

Technically, I’m still out on maternity leave. However, I wanted to pop in and offer you some quick thoughts about how things have been going.

First of all, my beautiful daughter Isabelle Marie Lukas is finally here! She’s an absolute angel on Earth with a smile that melts my heart. I forgot how small newborn babies are – my 2-year-old seems like a giant now.

Second of all, labor is NO JOKE. If you’ve done it, you’re my hero. I recently told my husband I never want to hear the song “Ring of Fire” ever again unless it’s sung by a mom.

If you’ve ever had an unmedicated birth, you know exactly what I’m talking about. (Mine was non-optional – Iz came so fast!)

We’re about a month into being a family of four and I find myself reflecting often on the importance of paid leave, both for me and my husband.

There is NO. WAY. I could adjust to a newborn and a toddler without my husband’s help. His workplace just implemented paid paternity leave starting Jan. 1 this year, and thank goodness Izzy was born on Jan. 5. With my first kid, my husband had to go back to work after only two or three days and I quickly found myself feeling overwhelmed and borderline depressed. This time has been a lot smoother, and it directly links to my husband’s presence and support.

And, obviously, it has been paramount for me to have time to heal and bond with my daughter. I’ve always thought the best way to build a better society is to invest in people, and this should start from infancy by supporting growing families. As someone “in the thick of it,” I recognize the privilege my husband and I have right now in having paid leave and wish this was guaranteed for all Americans.

I’ll officially return from leave in a couple of weeks. A big thank you to my co-editors for handling the rest of this magazine in my absence. They’re doing their part, and I appreciate them. ❚ Lindsey Lukas Senior Editor Tell them you saw it in ...

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Your Kitchen

Get Fired Up at The BBQ Store and More

By Jim Taylor, managing editor

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irst-time customers to The BBQ Store and More, 17007 Doty Road in New Haven, Ind., will certainly find plenty of grills and accessories. What may surprise them is just how much is included in the “and more.”

“Our slogan is ‘Your backyard headquarters,” says Darren Schmuker, the store’s manager. “We do anything pertaining to your backyard.”

And he does mean anything. Firepits, swing sets and patio furniture are all a part of The BBQ Store and More’s inventory.

The Schmuker family’s background in construction also makes the store a go-to for indoor and outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and structures like gazebos, pergolas and pavilions.

“We’ve been in construction for 30 years and we’ve sold barbecuing equipment for 25 years,” says Sam Schmuker, Darren’s father and the co-owner of The BBQ Store and More.

“With having experience in different trades, it’s very helpful when it comes to relating to the customer.”

With decades of building experience under their belt, the Schmukers can make a customer’s backyard project come together fairly quickly.

“From time of order until installation, it takes about five to six weeks,” says Darren.

With that said, a little information from the customer can go a long way.

“Let us know how much space you have,” Darren advises.

“That way, we know what we can offer and how we can serve you better.”

When it comes to grills and other backyard appliances, The BBQ Store and More is seeing a big uptick of outdoor

griddles and pizza ovens, making outdoor cooking a more diversified experience.

“Not only are you putting a grill into your outdoor kitchen, but you’re also seeing a lot more items to expand your ability to host,” Darren says.

One grilling item in particular is capturing attention at The BBQ Store and More. The Big Green Egg is a versatile outdoor cooker that’s described as a complete outdoor cooking system.

“The Big Green Egg is basically a one-stop shop,” says Darren. “It can do things a lot of other grills can’t do. It can be used at high heat to sear steaks, or you can set it at 225 degrees to do an 18-hour low and slow cook, not to mention baking desserts, pizzas and more.”

To celebrate Big Green Egg, The BBQ Store and More hosts its annual BGE Fest this June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an event where egg-sperts fire up dozens of Big Green Eggs to grill a variety of dishes, and visitors can take advantage of delicious samples and savings.

“It’s somewhat of an open house, so we’ll offer 10% storewide discounts,” says Darren. “Cookers cook up all kinds of samples, from breakfast foods in the morning to every type of meat available.”

A tradition at The BBQ Store and More since 2008, BGE Fest has become a popular event. But Darren doesn’t just sell Big Green Eggs. He’s also a passionate owner.

“I love to grill and I couldn’t live without my Big Green Egg,” he says.

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Your Outings

New Digital Gift Card Keeps it Local

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By Jim Taylor, managing editor njoying the sights, sounds and amenities of Downtown Fort Wayne just got easier, thanks to the Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card.

“We’ve seen gift cards in other markets, and we’ve been studying them to determine if they’re a fit for the Downtown community,” says Preston Wallace, director of marketing for Downtown Fort Wayne. “We’ve partnered with Yiftee to create a one-stop shop for Downtown.”

Yiftee is a digital card platform that allows users to send or receive gift cards for a variety of merchants and businesses, all in one place. For Wallace, the program makes it easier for Fort Wayne shoppers to keep their dollars local.

“As a business improvement district, what we do is focus on supporting our property owners and local businesses,” says Wallace. “Right now, it’s never been more critical to find creative ways to support our small-business owners.”

The new community-based digital gift card takes the guesswork out of gift giving by offering recipients a choice of participating Downtown businesses.

“If you have, say, a $50 gift card, you don’t have to spend it all in one location,” says Wallace. “You can choose from any participating business.”

Participating in the program are retail outlets as well as bars and restaurants, entertainment attractions and services, giving consumers plenty of choice in how they spend those digital dollars.

“We’re starting to see it branch out,” says Wallace. “Anyone who can accept a payment for a service or a product can be a participating location.”

The gift card officially launched on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Since then, reception has been positive. To get the ball rolling, Downtown Fort Wayne invested $4,000 in gift card giveaways on Small Business Saturday. By the end of the year, the return was more than double that investment.

The power to purchase from dozens of businesses is literally at your fingertips with the Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card.

“Just shy of $9,000 was redeemed or purchased through Yiftee, which was great to see in such a short window of time,” says Wallace.

The Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card can be used by consumers in a number of ways. Large employers, for example, can use it for employee gifts, bonuses or corporate gifting.

“When you do that, you get bulk discounts as well,” Wallace points out.

The card itself is completely digital, giving carriers one less thing to carry in their wallet. It can be accessed using a smartphone. Customers who don’t wish to use their phone can print out the email they receive to present at the time of purchase.

“The idea behind it is that it’s with you everywhere you go,” says Wallace. “It’s incredibly easy to use. It’s just like operating any normal credit card.”

As the Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card enters its first official year, Wallace looks forward to customers and businesses alike taking part in the program. It makes a great gift, even if it’s for yourself.

“It’s a great incentive to continue supporting local retailers,” says Wallace. “It’s nice to be able to purchase from your preferred retailers and restaurants knowing that money goes right back into the local economy.”

To purchase a Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card, head to Retailers, bars, restaurants, entertainment attractions and service providers DowntownFortWayne.com. ❚ have bought into the Downtown Fort Wayne Gift Card.

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Inspiration & Worship

Courage to Love W

e live in a time of increasing bitterness and ugly behavior. Dissension among Americans, often sown and fanned by our enemies, is taking a toll. “How can they be so blind?” one group cries indignantly. A different group responds with equal self-righteousness.

Dehumanizing rhetoric, dishonesty and lawlessness poison the air.

At these times, and at all times, we Christians must search our souls to ask whether our thoughts and behaviors are conforming to the mind of Christ or to the world’s influence. We may feel very emotional about various issues that we’re just certain we’re “right” about. But nothing is right when love is absent. We need to listen to and obey God’s Word and the still, small voice within us. Prayerfully. Honestly.

Opening the Bible is the place to start, because Jesus Christ has already told us what to value. He tells us the first commandment is to love God with all of our strength; the second is to love other people as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:36). His commandments have nothing to do with self-righteousness and everything to do with love. But what is love?

“Love is patient, love is kind,” Paul writes in Corinthians 13. “It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

When we see behavior that’s boastful and proud, we should reject it. When we see behavior that belittles others and glorifies self, we should know it’s wrong. When we see behavior motivated by revenge, we should know this isn’t the way of Jesus Christ.

When we hear statements made in vindictive anger, or see those who delight in pointing fingers, we shouldn’t follow them. We’re followers of Jesus Christ. When people sow chaos in order to obscure truth, we should suspect their motives. We know God is not the author of confusion (I Cor. 33).

Love doesn’t throw people under the bus for self – love risks all to protect others. Love is not paranoid; love freely makes itself vulnerable because our confidence is in Christ Jesus. Love always trusts that love will win out in the end.

Love never fails (I Cor. 13:8).

May we conform our thoughts to the mind of Jesus Christ, who gives us eyes to see truth and the courage to act upon it in love. ❚ – Janine Pumilia

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Right in Our Region

Home & Garden Show Heads to Coliseum

Now in its 51st year, the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show has been steadily expanding to include vendors from almost every corner of the home and gardening world. Visitors find many vendors demonstrating their wares while also offering discounts and specials that can’t be found anywhere else.

By Lindsey Lukas, senior editor very year, the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show (FWHGS) entertains the masses with a diverse lineup of attractions.

This year’s event, taking place Feb. 29-March 3 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, is no exception.

“We pride ourselves on not being your typical boring ‘home show,’” says Becky Williamson, owner. “The FWHGS is an event. We have something for everyone young and old.”

Of course, the event features vendors for home remodeling projects and home decorating. Everything from windows, roofing

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and furniture to plants, flowers and landscaping is covered, and most vendors run “show specials” that they don’t offer anywhere or anytime else, Williamson says.

However, there’s also mini pig races, gnome scavenger hunts, a parakeet encounter, chainsaw carvings by Myles Nasby, show buck giveaways, vendors for pretzels and chocolate, and more. Keynote speakers include “Midwest Gardening Gal” Lisa Hinzman Howard and local celebrity “The Giant Gardening Guy” Alex Babich, along with presentations from local experts on the Purdue Extension Expert Stage.

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More than 650 vendors are on hand at the FWHGS, which is the largest show of its kind in the tri-state area. There are activities for the whole family to enjoy, including the popular piglet races (bottom left). Gnorm the Gnome (bottom right) makes an appearance after being officially named during last year’s show.

“We’re also partnering with The Wellness Barn to bring in pickleball demonstrations, kombucha, cheese and ice cream, along with other locally sourced items,” Williamson says.

The FWHGS began with Williamson’s grandfather, Ernie Kerns. After launching the first event in 1973 in a local mall, he expanded until it eventually moved to the Memorial Coliseum.

“The entire show was held in the lower level – what we call the Garden Gallery of the show,” Williamson says. “Each time the building expanded, the show expanded with it. My mom joined my grandfather in the early to mid-1980s, and when my grandfather retired, she took the reins. Having grown up around the show, I decided to make it official and join my mom when my grandfather retired. I’ve been running it since her retirement in 2019, and it’s my dream that my kids will decide to join me some day.”

This year’s event takes place Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $8 for seniors, while children ages 15 and under can enter free. Additionally, the FWHGS is partnering with Community Harvest Food Bank this year, so attendees may bring in a non-perishable food donation for $2 off admission cost.

“The FWHGS has become an annual tradition for much of Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities,” Williamson adds. “While celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2023, I realized how important the show is not only to the hundreds of businesses in the show, but to the entire community. Knowing that I can continue the legacy my grandfather and mom worked so hard to build makes me so proud.” ❚

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Your Home & Garden

Simple Steps to Beautify Your Bathroom

By Peggy Werner

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pdating your bathroom is a great way to enhance your home.

Kevin Walsh, owner of Trinity Home Center in New Haven, and interior design consultant Dana Knueve, see many trends that help to make the bathroom safer and more aesthetically pleasing and functional.

There are many things to consider when remodeling your bathroom. Changes big and small can totally transform this much-used space.

“You have to think about what you want to change, in what order, and your budget,” he says.

Changing the hardware and countertops can drastically improve the look of a bathroom, while a tile shower, multiple shower heads, hand-held faucets, seating, and body sprays can create a spa-like experience. Other luxurious amenities include LED-lighted mirrors, quiet exhaust fans with chromatic lighting and built-in speakers, heated floors and towel bars, atmospheric lighting and sound systems.

Homeowners should focus on the ultimate goal they want to achieve.

“People want to stay in their homes longer,” Walsh says.

“We can help with that by putting more safety measures in place for them.”

Eliminating the step into a shower, while adding grab bars, a built-in seat, and faucets that are easier to use can all add to a safer experience in the shower or bath. Slippery shower floors can be transformed with smaller tiles, which have more grout lines for a rougher surface. Linear drains provide a flatter surface for balance and keep the shower floor free of soap and water. A hand-held shower head allows a person to sit or stand.

Trinity has four designers on staff; two work exclusively with kitchens and baths. They offer free home visits and help homeowners achieve the results they want.

Trinity Home Center services people living within a 50-mile radius of the business and its 8,000-square-foot showroom where there are displays of vanities, tubs, showers, faucets and lighting.

The team is licensed and insured in Indiana and has installers who have regularly worked with the company for many years.

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Your Real Estate

Ness Bros. Helps Seniors Turn the Page

By Peggy Werner iving alone in a large family home can be isolating and expensive, and the memories surrounding you can make it hard to downsize. Sometimes you need someone who can help with decision-making and get you through the emotional paralysis holding you back.

“It can seem like an impossible task because it’s hard to separate emotion from things you’ve been given and acquired over a lifetime,” says Kurt Ness, coowner of Ness Bros.

Ness Bros. is a three-generation family-owned company. Established in 1961 and serving communities in northeastern Indiana, the company provides live and online auctions, traditional real estate sales, appraisals and senior relocation services.

“Our clients always have the final say, but we can help them put things in perspective and offer guidance,” says Ness. “If you don’t need or love something, Ness Bros., in Fort Wayne and Huntington, provides services and guidance for senior it’s best to let it go.” homeowners who are starting the next chapter of their lives.

Co-owner Steve Ness agrees.

To help in the process, Ness Bros. has published a 70-page “It can be a stressful process,” he says. “Our dedicated team handbook. “Road Map to Downsizing, Right Size the Right oversees every aspect of the journey, including decluttering, Way” outlines the steps to making a move, including information packing, organizing estate sales, and identifying the perfect new about how to create a moving plan and utilize available resources residence, all aimed at making the move as smooth as possible.” to meet goals.

Downsizing looks different for everyone, whether needing In addition to being a real estate broker, Ness Bros. sells assisted living, moving from a home to a condo, or from a large items and homes through online and live auctions. Sellers who two-story house to a smaller, single-level residence. Regardwant to avoid negotiating repairs and price reductions will often less of an individual’s situation, moving can be a difficult and choose to sell their home through a live auction. stressful event. People who are older and need to make a move “Our expertise shines when coordinating the logistics of aren’t able to rely on friends and family who have moved away the move,” says Kurt. “We manage the scheduling of movers, or passed on. oversee packing and unpacking, and even assist in setting up the new home. Our goal is to facilitate a seamless transition, allowing seniors to focus on the excitement of starting a new life chapter, while we handle the rest.”

Starting a new chapter late in life isn’t easy but Ness Bros. can help handle the difficult choices needed for a smooth transition.

“What sets us apart is our commitment to personalization,” says Kurt. “We take the time to truly connect with our clients, understanding their lifetime of memories and belongings, acknowledging the emotional attachment to these possessions, and prioritizing what matters most to them.”

Ness Bros. Realtors & Auctioneers is located at 3344 Mallard Cove Lane in Fort Wayne and 519 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington. For a free Ness Bros. has published a handbook to help homeowners who are selling the family home and copy of the handbook, go to seniorrelobinder.com or call (800) 356-3911. ❚ downsizing to a smaller living space.

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Your Health

Regenerative Therapies for Knee Pain

Regenerative therapies, like those offered by Health N.O.W., can reduce knee pain and induce healing.

By Toni Rocha nee injuries and long-term damage need not result in surgery.

For alternative treatment methods, patients are looking to Dr. David M. Gafken, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., of Health N.O.W., 2146 State Road, Auburn, Ind., for help in relieving pain.

Patients come to him with undiagnosed knee pain, or because they have seen other medical professionals and are seeking nonsurgical alternatives to bone-on-bone and other knee issues.

“These patients have had X-rays, MRIs and/or have been receiving cortisone shots without achieving any lasting relief,” Gafken adds. “We conduct a thorough exam which may include additional orthopedic testing, X-rays and MRIs if significant time has passed since their last tests.”

Knee injuries or age-related damage rarely heal by themselves.

It’s better to seek alternative methods of treating knee issues than to tough it out alone, Gafken adds.

Once the examination is complete and the patient is approved as a candidate for treatment, Gafken decides on a course of treatment using several highly effective methods to promote pain relief and joint regeneration, such as knee decompression, use of a high-intensity laser, acoustic wave therapy and Hakomed Horizontal therapy.

Decompression on the knees is achieved by hooking up the knee to a specialized machine that gently pulls the joint open and closed using less than 20 pounds of force, Gafken explains. By gently separating the joint space between the bottom of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone), this creates a vacuum effect inside the knee joint which brings in nutrient-rich fluid to

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the area. The method also gently mobilizes the tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue around the joint. This helps reestablish some of the natural joint space and cushioning in the knee.

“We gently work the knee for about seven to eight minutes,” Gafken adds. “The course of treatment is given multiple times per week initially.”

High-intensity laser therapy consists of using four wavelengths of laser light to stimulate the appropriate tissues in the knee joint. The laser has a healing effect, it increases the production of stem cells and ATP, and it generates venous nitric oxide to increase peripheral blood flow to the afflicted areas in and around the knee.

“This is called photobiomodulation,” Gafken adds. “It also aids in the growth of new blood vessels, called angiogenisis. All of this leads to regeneration of the knee.”

Acoustic Wave Therapy has been in use for more than 10 years, Gafken says. The procedure sends acoustic sound waves through the joint to promote stem cell growth and encourages the development of new blood vessels to increase blood flow, all of which induces quicker healing.

Post examination, the patient is given a course of treatment that employs the above methods. As a rule, the patient is treated up to three times each week during which the highly effective regenerative methods are applied.

“We have a very high success rate with this course of treatment,” Gafken says.

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Your Fun

Entertainment & Events

Fort Wayne Komets Hockey Join the Jungle and cheer on the Fort Wayne Komets as they make another run for a championship. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Visit komets.com to see the complete 2024 schedule.

Botanical Speedway Through April 7, during conservatory hours. Kids pedal through a tropical racetrack in pint-sized cars. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, (260) 427-6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Nashville Thursdays Ongoing, Thurs. 7-10 p.m. Weekly country, bluegrass and other free live music in the Clyde Theater Club Room. Food and drink specials. 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, (260) 747-0989, clydeclubroom.com.

YLNI Winter Farmers Market Through April 27, Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables, hand-made jewelry and crafts, local artwork and more. 1501 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne, facebook.com/YLNIFarmersMarket.

Headwaters Park Ice Skating Through Feb. 22, Tues.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat-Sun. noon-9 p.m. Enjoy $1 admission and $1 skate rentals every Thurs. until Feb. 22. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, fortwayneparks.org.

‘Mean Girls’ Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Sing and dance along to this hit musical direct from Broadway. Based on the comedy film written by Tina Fey of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘30 Rock.’ Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, (260) 424-6287, fwembassytheatre.org.

‘The Tempest’ Through Feb. 24, 8 p.m. This classic fairy tale romance/comedy by William Shakespeare begins when a violent storm wrecks a ship, scattering passengers on a magical island. Purdue University Fort Wayne College of Visual and Performing Arts, PFW Music Center, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, (260) 481-6555, pfw.edu.

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Disney On Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party Feb. 22-25, see website for times. Join Mickey and his friends for world-class ice dancing, high-flying acrobatics and incredible stunts as they look for clues and search for Tinker Bell. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, (260) 482-9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

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Fort Wayne Ballet: ‘Thumbelina’ Feb. 24, 10 a.m. & noon. First kidnapped by toads and then promised in marriage to Mr. Mole, Thumbelina escapes to find her Flower Prince. Performances followed by creative movement experiences and craft activities. Fort Wayne Ballet, 300 E, Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 4849646, fortwayneballet.org Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show Feb. 29-March 3, Thu.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hundreds of vendors represent everything home and garden (and other curiosities), from windows, roofing and furniture to landscaping, plants and flowers. Fun for the whole family includes mini pig races, gnome scavenger hunts and a parakeet encounter. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, home-gardenshow.com.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks March 9, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Returning to Fort Wayne for an exciting, all-new show, these trucks are revved up and ready to roll in the arena.

The International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame has trucks on-site, as well. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, (260) 482-9502, memorialcoliseum.com. ❚

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