Family - March/April 2011

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Welcome to the Parkview Family Birthing Centers. Here, every baby is a miracle, and every birth

is a moment to cherish forever. So, to make your babys arrival even more special, Parkview now

offers a birth planner at all Family Birthing Centers. Someone to guide you through every step of the

process. Youll also enjoy the privacy of your own room and receive experienced lactation support.

Well even help you design a personalized family hour so the moments right after your babys birth

are even more memorable. Call the Parkview Family Birthing Center nearest you to arrange a tour.

See how your little miracle will receive a big, warm welcome.

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Little miracle. Big welcome.


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Life Steps6 EXPECTINGGet ready for a healthy pregnancy

8 BABIES | 0-1 YEARSBaby can keep on rockin

10 TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARSVacationing with young kids

12-13 TYKES | 4-8 YEARSLibraries make magic every day

14 PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARS

Tax time = college savings time

20 TEENS | 13-18 YEARSTeens known for mischief sincetime immemorial

6 EXPECTINGGet ready for a healthypregnancy

16-18 COVER STORYNegotiating thechild care maze

14 PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARSSaving for college

Special features, tips and more11 Product reviews15 Womens Business Forum helps women lead, achieve

19 Healthy structure aids addiction recovery

21 CASA birthday party will help abused,

neglected children

22-23 Scouting tradition brings learning, joy, amazement

23 Trees Indiana connects children with nature

24 Oak Farm Montessori parents donate 1,000 hours

26 Allergies? Maybe you can still have a pet

28 Battery-powered comb good way to tackle lice

Teachable moments5 POOPED-OUT PARENT PAGEHave fun and get it all done

Humor Helps7 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY

Local families sharetheir funny stories

Calendar29-32 FAMILY EVENTS

Activities for youand your family

CONTENTS >>>


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Spring is just around the corner! Our March/April Family magazine heralds the renewalthat comes with the rebirth of nature and also the beginning of our second year of supportby Friends of the Family. (They are listed on the inside back cover and back cover.) Wethank the ongoing supporters and the new Friends!

Friends of the Family enable us to provide this magazine free of charge by mail to anyperson in the greater Fort Wayne area who requests it.

It is with great joy that I share with our readers this photo of Jane Aastrun, our firstgrandchild. Jane, who you first met when her ultrasound photo was published in theJanuary/February issue, was born in Bergen, Norway, Feb. 5. Dorothy, our oldest daughter,lives in Bergen, where she and her husband Simon have science-related careers. We cantwait to greet Jane in person, but until then we are very grateful for the Internet,which allowed us to meet Jane and congratulate her parents when Janewas only seven hours old. We feel very blessed!

This issue has excellent articles by a variety of area contributors.The cover story contains information of vital importance to parentsseeking quality child care. Thank you to Andrea Sullivan for comingup with the idea for this story and doing such a nice job with it!

If you have an idea for an article, please e-mail me [email protected]. I appreciate the growing number of peoplewho are contributing quality articles! Thank you also to everyone whoshares their stories for Humor Helps it is so much fun to compile!

Also, dont forget to submit your family-focused events at fwevents.com or you can e-mail them directly to me.

May you enjoy the miracles of spring with your family!

Volume 7, Issue 2March/ April 2011

Greater FW Family aims to provide parents withhelpful information so they can make sounddecisions while raising and educating theirchildren. Every child is unique. Please consideryour childs individual development and needswhen using parenting information. Authorsopinions and advice presented in FW Family donot necessarily reflect the opinions of FW Familyand may not be applicable to all children. Wewelcome your comments.

Greater FW Family826 Ewing St.

Fort Wayne, IN 46802Telephone (260) 426-2640

[email protected]

fwfamily.com

Greater FW Family magazine is a publication ofKPC Media Group Inc.

PresidentTerry Housholder

Vice President of Sales/ General ManagerDon Cooper

Chief Financial OfficerDonna Scanlon

Copyright 2011. Greater FW Family Magazine.All rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may bereproduced without written consent of the publisher.The opinions expressed by contributors or writers do notnecessarily reflect the opinion of this magazine.

PublisherTerry [email protected]

Editor

Grace [email protected]

Photographs by Chad Kline, dreamstime.com,Metro Creative Connection, MultiAd Builder and

contributing organizations and individuals

For Advertising Information and Rates

Contact Advertising Director

Karen Bloom

(260) 347-0400, Ext. 110

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Presentation Editor

Erin Doucette

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Creative M anager

Jane Minick

Welcometo our March/April issue!

Grace Housholder

Editor, [email protected]


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DR. JOHNROSEMOND >>>Rosemond is Americas

most widely-read

parenting authority. He

is a best-selling author,

columnist, speaker and

family psychologist.

More information at rosemond.com.

MARCH, APRIL CONTRIBUTORS >>>

ERIN DOUCETTE>>>

Doucette is the

presentation editor

for KPC Media

Group, leadingdesign and layout

for several of its

publications. She, her husband,

Stephen, daughters Ella, 3, and Eva, 1,

live in Huntertown. Her blog can be

read at fwfamily.com. She can be e-

mailed at [email protected].

NADINE KLINE >>>is a presentation layout

designer/ technical

coordinator at KPC

Media Group. She

and her husband

Corey are parents of

Gage, Ethan andSophia. She can be

reached at [email protected].

Andersons love

for libraries

began at an

early age. Now

the Kendallville

Public Library

multimedia

HEATHER HERRONHerron is a news anchor at WANE-TV. She lives with

her husband and two daughters in Fort Wayne. Contact her

at [email protected].

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POOPED OUT PARENT PAGE


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success

Hunger and boredom are major kid dissatis-fiers especially late in the afternoon. Take

care of both problems by stocking a shelf fullof healthy snacks down low in the fridge.Now even young ones can help themselves!Start with cheese cubes, apple slices, blueber-ries and veggies with dip. These snacks wontspoil dinner. Theyre so nutritious they can BEdinner!

Gather your child up in a hug while you relaxby looking out the window to watch birds at abirdfeeder. You might want to say somethinglike, Look! The birds are having their supper.Lets be really quiet and watch for a while.

Then lets get our supper ready too.


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Future mothers and fathers can do much to givetheir unborn child every opportunity to be healthyand strong. Here are simple steps that every womanwho is pregnant or who hopes soon to be pregnantshould take to heart.

1)

Take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every

day for at least one month before gettingpregnant to help prevent birth defects.

2)Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Smokingduring pregnancy is the single most preventablecause of illness and death among mothers andinfants. Learn more about the dangers of smokingand find help to quit before you get pregnant. When apregnant woman drinks alcohol, so does her unbornbaby. There is no known safe amount of alcohol todrink while pregnant. If youre planning a pregnancy,stop drinking alcohol now.

3) If you have a medical condition, be sure it isunder control. Some conditions include asthma,diabetes, oral health, obesity or epilepsy. Poor controlof diabetes d ring pregnanc increases the chance for

4)Be sure that your vaccinations are up to date.

5)Talk to a health care professional about anyover-the-counter and prescription medicinesyou are taking. These include dietary or herbal

supplements.

6)Avoid contact with toxic substances ormaterials that could cause infection at work andat home. Stay away from chemicals and cat or rodentfeces.

7)

Bleeding and clotting disorders can causeserious problems for women. These problems

include heavy menstrual bleeding (a disorder calledmenorrhagia), bleeding and clotting complications inpregnancy, and miscarriage. If you have a bleedingdisorder or have heavy menstrual bleeding, talk toyour health care provider.

Learn about the harmful effects of STDs andfind o t ho to protect o rself and o r bab

Get readyfor a

healthypregnancy

H E A LT H Y B O D I E S

Start folic acid before

pregnancy to help

prevent birth defects

If you have amedical condition,be sure it is under

control. Someconditions includeasthma, diabetes,

oral health, obesityor epilepsy


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Alexys, 7, had the stomach flu. She

told her mother that she wished she

would never have eaten the bowl of

cereal before she went to bed the

night before because that is whatmade her sick. Her mother

explained to her that the cereal had

nothing to do with her being sick.

Her mother told her she had a flu

bug. Alexys eyes got big. With a

horrified look on her face sheasked, You mean I swallowed a

bug?

HEATHER ANTAL (MOTHER OFALEXYS) OF TOPEKA


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BY DR. JOHN ROSEMONDQUESTION: Our first child, a 10-month-old boy,

bangs his head on the headboard of his crib whenwe put him to bed. He doesnt cry or exhibit anydistress, but he pushes himself to his hands andknees and then begins rocking forward andbackward, banging his head in the process.

Im very worried, although in all other respects,he acts normally. Is this something I should tell hisdoctor about? Can it be stopped, and if so, how?

ANSWER: Im not the least bit concerned aboutyour son, but I think you may have come downwith a moderate case of First-Time Parent Over-Interpretation of Anything That Seems Even

ultimately dooms parenthood to 18 or more yearsof anguish over one insignificant thing afteranother. Needless to say, the child in question is nohappier being the object of constant, and mostlyneedless, parental anxiety.

Indeed, head-banging is associated with certainprofound forms of mental and emotional disability,

but otherwise happy, healthy infants have beenknown to gently bang their heads as a means ofrelaxation.

What your son is doing to put himself to sleepis a form of whats called non-pathological head-banging. Consider it the physical equivalent ofcounting sheep.

He gets up on his hands and knees facing the

Baby can keep on rockinB E H A V I O R

Indeed, head-banging is associ-ated with certain

profound forms ofmental and

emotionaldisability, but

otherwise happy,

healthy infantshave been knownto gently bangtheir heads as a

means ofrelaxation.

John Rosemond


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BY ERIN DOUCETTEWe just took our 1-year-

old and 3-year-old onvacation and I have to say, itwent remarkably well.

I think there are several

reasons the trip was a greatone to take with little ones.Heres my advice if you arethinking of taking youryoung children on vacation:

1)

Dont go too far. Ourdestination, Kalahari

waterpark in Ohio, is justthe right distance away tomake us feel like we arereally getting away, yet shortenough to easily keep twosmall kids happy. A 3-hourdrive is perfect for us rightnow. I think Ill pass on

driving all day or taking mykids on a plane ride for the time-being. Vacationsare for relaxing!

2)Take an entourage. Having friends, Grandma,Grandpa, cousins and aunts and unclesmakes the trip even more fun for everyone. And ifyou have someone that will give you a little help

with the kids and give you a little adult time, allthe better.

3)Relax on all your rules. With all the glorioustreats and candy at Kalahari its quite achallenge to not have sugared-up little crazies inyour midst. But, like they say, if you cant beatthem join them. It is vacation after all so its nice to

4) Take a rest. Luckily my girls enjoy taking anafternoon break in the room. Im sure thathelped their mood later on the day. Just beprepared with books and magazines to keep youentertained during naptime in your room.

5)Go somewhere the whole family likes. Im

sure one day my husband is going to have tospend way more time than hes ever wantedlooking at all things princess at Disney. But ridingwaterslides and sitting in hot tubs? I think we canhandle that.

6)Keep it short. A three-day trip seems like agood amount of time to be gone. Not as hard

Vacationing with young kids

I think Ill pass ondriving all day or

taking my kids ona plane ride for

the time-being.Vacations are for

relaxing!

Erin Doucette

F U N A N D LE I S U RE

Start small and it will seem like a breeze

GOING WITH cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents made vacation evenmore fun for the Doucettes.


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Libraries

make magicevery day

C O M M U N I TY RE S O U RC E S

BY JENNA ANDERSONAs a child, I always looked forward to walking into thebasement of Huntingtons old Carnegie library and being

surrounded by my favorite things.The walls of the rooms were lined with shelves and each shelf

was stuffed with books that I would check out by the armload. Idont recall if my mother imposed a limit on me, but I hope that Ireturned everything on time so that she didnt have too manyfines to pay. If I did, shes not holding it against me.

That library became a refuge for me. Reading books led towriting my own stories as a child, which eventually led me tobecome a television news writer and then a newspaper reporter.Now Ive come full circle and can use my personal experience toencourage everyone to rediscover your library.

In the older libraries, and there are still a few great Carnegiesaround, you can feel the history, the excitement, of the genera-tions that have come before you. But the newer library buildings

hold just as much magic and wonder.Thats what librarians in our area do best make magic everyday for the children that walk through the doors. They createspaces that are fun for kids. They stock the shelves with materialsthey know kids will love and they plan programs that are botheducational and fun!

Libraries exist for you and your family. There is something foreveryone, even from an early age. Parents and caregivers can bond

with their babies through infant and toddler story times thatbegin at birth. Preschool Story Time offers children creative activi-ties, while showing them just how fun books can be. Elementarystudents can take part in a variety of after school programs thatare not only fun, but offering unique learning opportunities. Teenshave programs all their own, ranging from gaming tournamentsto cooking classes. And adults can take advantage of a widevariety of diverse programming designed for our busy lives,i l di l f d hibi

Rock expert Jim Hayes talks

with home school kids andtheir parents about the

variety of rocks, gems and

fossils in his collection. This

program at the South

Whitley Cleveland

Township Public Library is

part of the Field Trip Fridays

collaboration with severallibraries in northeast

Indiana. In other photos,

children are decorating their

own pet rocks.

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The Kendallville Public Library, along with manyothers in the area, provides an online calculator to helpyou determine how much library service is worth toyour family. You can find the Kendallville PublicLibrarys calculator at kendallvilleli-brary.org/calculator.htm. For example: If in one month

your family checks out just five adult books, 10childrens books, three movies and attends two childrensprograms, thats a savings of around $413! You cancalculate the savings to your family by customizing thecalculator to the way you use your library.

Home school families can even turn to their locallibrary for resources. A number of libraries aroundnortheast Indiana have teamed up to offer monthly

home school programs, called Field Trip Fridays. Acomplete list of Field Trip Fridays from now throughMay is available at participating libraries in Garrett,Columbia City, Albion, Kendallville, Avilla, Auburn andSouth Whitley.

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LIBRARIES

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED


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BY KATE COFFMANThe recession, coupled with the rising

costs of college tuition, means morefamilies are spending part of theirincome, dipping into their savings andtaking out loans to help their childrenpay for college. Last year, parents covered

47 percent of college costs, studentsabout 23 percent. Scholarships and grantsand families and friends picked up therest of the tab.

Parents pondering that fundingformula, reported in Sallie Maes annualsurvey How America Pays for College,might also consider this the vast

majority of families are worried aboutfuture tuition increases but still believe acollege degree is an investment in thefuture.

Investing in a childs future helpsexplain the growth of college savingsplans, used last year by 15 percent offamilies paying college bills up from 9

Indiana College Choice 529 plan, whichcosts just $25 to open, offers Hoosiers a20 percent state income tax credit($1,000 maximum credit) on annualcontributions. This 20 percent directreturn is in addition to tax-free growthon the assets in a 529 account.

Anyone can open or contribute to a529 plan parents, students, grandpar-ents, other relatives and those whoare Indiana residents also can takeadvantage of the tax credit. Accountsalso can be linked to the UpromiseRewards Program atUpromise com/Indiana The plan awards

Visit collegechoiceplan.com to learnmore.

Another option for those with largersums to invest is a Roth IRA. It takes aminimum of $2,500 to open a Rothaccount. An attractive benefit of a Roth is

that if the money saved exceeds the costof a childs education, the money alsomay be used for retirement. That differsfrom funds in a 529 plan, which must bespent on h igher education.

While there is no income limit on 529investors, those with annual incomesgreater than $120,000 (individual) or

$176,000 (couple) cannot contribute to aRoth. There also are limits on the amountthat can be invested each year. Visitirs.gov to learn more about Roth IRAs.

For more information on planning,applying and funding for college, visittriptocollege.org. This website, providedby the Indiana Youth Institute with

Tax time

= collegesavings

time

More online

Visit collegechoiceplan.com andtriptocollege.org to learn more.

M O N EY

529 plan offers Hoosiers 20

percent state income tax

credit, tax free growth


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Womens BusinessForum helps women

lead, achieveBY SHARON STROH

No one achieves career success alone. The most successfulprofessionals nurture their networks, show support and givemore than they expect to get. If you are one of the millions ofwomen in the workforce looking for ways in which you can

stand out, or stand up, you will want to consider attendingthe Womens Business Forum at Trine University in Angola onMay 19.

The Womens Business Forum got its start in August of2008, when discussion began about providing a venue forsomething other than the typical small business coachingtopics. Instead, a workshop that was unique to womensinterests and special to their personal and professional growthwas developed.

Now in its third season, the forum has helped women fromIndiana, Michigan and Ohio learn how to achieve professionalsuccess and personal achievement. Whether communicatingmore expertly with co-workers, leading a more balancedlifestyle, or gaining greater leadership qualities, participantshear about specific steps to achieve their career aspirations,and ways to keep focused on a development plan.

Last years experience entitled Connectivity received highmarks for relevance and personal impact. Evaluationsreflected an interactive and informative environment, filledwith meaningful topics and excellent presenters.

For 2011 the theme is Career Success Strategies.Jamie Rose, international photojournalist, member of the

White House News Photographers Association, and a Kent,Ohio, native, will present the keynote address. A wide varietyof workshops will again be offered; topics include networking,value-driven leadership, presentation skills, knowing yourworth, embracing failure as a growth step and more.

Admission is $35 per person for the day-long event, andincludes lunch.

Presenting sponsors are the Regional Cancer Care Centerand host Trine University, along with KPC Media Group(publisher of this magazine), the City of Angola, SCORE,NIPSCO F St t B k C H it l th

TripToCollege.org

TripToCollege.org will show you how.

This on-line resource is totally FREE and

specifi cally designed for Indiana students

and parents! Visit now for step-by-step

advice on planning, preparing and paying

for college.

Its never too early or too lateto save for college.

COVER STORY >>>


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fwFamily.com March/April 2011 1716 March/April 2011 fw Family.com

Negotiatingthe child

care mazeWebsite helps parents find

quality care in Indiana

BY ANDREA SULLIVAN

P

arents magazines list of Best Cities for Babies in theUnited States ranks Fort Wayne No. 2 in the nation!As expected, large cities like sunny Phoenix andpicturesque Seattle are on th e current Best Cities forBabies list, but th ey were ranked below Fort Wayne.

(See parents.com.)The editors rated cities on t he basis of population, quality child

care, infant safety and health, recreational opportu nities and afford-ability.

So, how did the Summit City knock out such big competitorslike Phoenix and Seattle with th eir beautiful locations, big cityamenities and hip downtown scenes? The answer can be found onyour computer.

That is where parents can find a website devoted to finding andcomparing child care providers within the state of Indiana. Thewebsite, childcareindiana.org, a project of the Indiana Associationfor Child Care Resource and Referral and th e Indiana Bureau ofChild Care, allows parents to put in their zip code and find localchildcare providers that fit their families needs. It also gives parentsvital information like staff-child ratios, hour s of operation and anoverall rating of the facility.

The rating system, called Paths to Quality, was devised morethan a decade ago by the Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofitorganization in Fort Wayne. The ECA started a quality-improve-ment system to rate the citys child-care businesses based on healthand safety standards, education of staff, and other factors. It becameso successful, the entire state of Indiana has no w implemented it.

Pam Leffert, program director of the ECA, says she has seenenormous strides in the quality of area child care since Paths to

Child care resources:

WEBSITES:

childcareindiana.org

ECAlliance.org

naccrra.org

PHONE NUMBERS:

Early Childhood Alliance:

(800) 423-1498 or (260) 745-2501

Importantquestions toask careproviders:

Will my child besupervised at alltimes?

Is the group sizeand number of adultsavailable appropriatefor the age of mychild?

Have the adultsbeen trained to carefor children?

Is this a safe andhealthy place for mychild?

Is the program setup to promote quality(policies/ procedures,evaluations, etc.)?

Does the programencourage parentinvolvement?

SeeCHILD CARE page 18

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enormous strides in the quality of area child care since Paths toQuality began. I have been at Early Childhood Alliance for 13years and I can see a big difference in the quality of programsthroughout the area, she said. I have also seen a real increase inthe interest and commitment to quality child care from all types ofchild care programs.

Participation in Paths to Quality is voluntary. Child careproviders who participate are ranked on one of four differentlevels, from meeting childrens basic health and safety needs to thehighest ranking of national accreditation.

One Fort Wayne parent who used the Indiana Child CareResource and Referral system is Samantha Dunn. Before findingthe Indiana CCR&R, the young mother said she felt overwhelmedwhen trying to find an appropriate day care setting for her infant

daughter.I was terrified. [The first place I called] I could barely talk to

the woman on the phone because there were so many babiescrying, said Dunn. All I could think was, This woman has toanswer the phone instead of taking care of the babies!

Many parents who have tried to find day care can relate to thatfeeling of confusion and fear. In the past, finding good day carewas a hit-or-miss proposition, generally guided by a word-of-

mouth recommendation and a go with your gut feeling.Luckily, parents now have an easier way to compare the

different child care options available and find the best fit for theirchild.

Dunn says that not only did the CCR&R provide a list ofchildcare providers but also noted if it was a day care facility, singlehome care provider, or church based ministry, hours of operation,address and contact information. The website also featured a

valuable list of questions that parents should ask child careproviders.

I would absolutely recommend it. There were so manyquestions that I didnt know to ask, but I am so happy that I did,said Dunn, who chose a church ministry setting for her daughter.[The website] has pretty much done the homework for you. Itwas an amazing time saver, and there needs to be more informa-tion put out there to let people know that this resource is

available.Finding child care is still a highly personal decision. What

works for one family or child might not work for another.However, any tool that can help parents negotiate the maze ofoptions available is valuable, and the online referral system is agood first step. Parents are still encouraged to follow through withphone calls, questions and personal visits to the child care providerbefore making their final choice.

From Page 17

CHILD CARE

For more information or to join,

call (260) 672-6500or visit parkview.com.

A womans health encompasses more than routine

doctor visits. And, as you move through life, needs

change and priorities shift. Parkview Womens

Health Center is there for you at every stage with

programs and services to support your health,

nurture your well-being and enhance your life.

Membership is free.

Nurse Consultations

Monthly EducationPrograms

Exercise Programs

Wellness & NutritionPrograms

Support & DiscussionGroups

LAthene Skin Care& Other Retail Items

Massage &Spa Services

Lending Library

Licensed Psychologist

Health Screenings


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BY THE REV. DANIEL SCHRECKOver the past 30 years I have been

involved with organizations and people thathave dealt with many types of addiction andprovided some addiction counsel to thoseconnected to churches. Two years ago I

began working directly with people withsome intense addictions as a substanceabuse counselor. The No. 1 thing that I havelearned over the years about addictions isthat the addict needs a lot of healthystructure to work through the addiction.

This structure helps break the cycle ofaddiction by providing a schedule of healthy

activities. The structure builds an environ-ment that can assist the person in recoveryby having a plan that the person in recoveryfollows in order to keep away from people,places and things that they associate withsubstance abuse and behaviors that may

have led them to become addicted.The structure helps the addict to begin

and maintain recovery. That structure mustprovide ways of staying away from people,places, things and behaviors that trigger thebrains pleasure center into thinking about

using. The addict begins to crave thesubstance and then actively seeks out thesubstance in order to use. Because of theaddiction the brain is not normal, it haschanged. This change is almost like thetransformation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.The addictive brain takes over andeverything that the addict does is designed

to maintain the addiction.The elements that build a healthystructure are a specific time of reflection ofdaily events; a daily schedule of events;group therapy meeting (begin with at leastthree per week and decreasing to one per

week for 6-9 months); weekly supportmeetings (Celebrate Recovery, AA, NA, MA,etc.); accountability to a sponsor, family andfriend; perhaps individual meetings with asubstance abuse counselor; exercise;employment or looking for employment;

giving back to the community(volunteering); and working through a 12-step program.

In addition, healthy structure can comefrom a church congregation thatunderstands how to help people with lifecontrolling situations to live more produc-tive lives.

For more information about recoveryfrom addiction and treatment optionscontact Park Center, Fort Wayne; OaklawnPsychiatric Center, Goshen; Bowen Center,Albion; or the Northeastern Center,Kendallville.

Healthy structure breaks addiction cycle

Hands-on with Dairy chores! Feeding

baby calves, milking a cow, drink milkfrom the cow & eat ice cream!

Buggy Rides Amish Dinners Evening Cruises &

Tours Hay Rides Farm Tours Sight-Seeing


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BY DR. JOHN ROSEMONDQUESTION: We allow our almost 16-

year-old daughter to text on weekendsif her grades through the week havebeen good. She knows I read almost allof what she writes. It disturbs me thatshes telling other children strange liesabout herself. For example, we went toa ballet recently. She told her friend she

had been in the ballet. We went to aparade. She told her friend shed partici-pated in the parade. Other than this,shes a wonderful and very moral youngperson. What does this sort of lyingmean?

ANSWER: It probably means that thatyour daughter knows you are going to

read her text messages, and shes having

a bit of fun knowing that shes getting arise out of you. Her friend knows shes

not a ballet dancer, right? Right.I think she and her friend are getting

a major hoot out of this. Its calledmischief, something teens have beenknown for since time immemorial.

QUESTION: What do you think abouta 13-year-old child playing poker with

my kids, ages 8 and 9. Even thoughthey werent using money, I didnt thinkit was age-appropriate so I stoppedthem. Do you think I am being overlyprotective?

ANSWER: Is the issue playing cards,playing poker, or playing cards with anolder child? If card-playing is the issue,thats a values issue that I have no rightto comment on. If you dont mind yourkids playing cards, but you don t likethe idea of poker, then Ill point outthat in the absence of betting, playingpoker is no different than playing OldMaid except that poker, unlike OldMaid, might improve your kidsunderstanding of probability andgeneral math skills.

If the issue is playing cards with anolder child, my feeling is that as longas the play is adult-supervised, theresno inherent harm in the situation.

FA M I LY D Y N A M I C S

Teens known for mischief

since time immemorialTeens text lies may be hoax on interested parents


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Area residents will have a fun-filledopportunity April 15 to celebrate animportant milestone and help abused andneglected children.

Northeastern Indiana CASA will becelebrating 25 years of advocating forabused and neglected children inLaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb andWhitley counties.

The Mid-America Windmill Museumin Kendallville will be transformed into a

gala birthday party venue, complete witha cupcake birthday cake.

Food stations will feature the best ofthe best from restaurants in the fivecounties CASA serves. In addition, wineand beer will be available.

No big-time birthday party would becomplete without party games and lots of

balloons. In addition, there will be asilent auction and fund a need.

The need in northeast Indiana iscritical, says Kristi Bachman, execut ivedirector. For 25 years, NortheasternIndiana Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates have provided a voice forpowerless children involved in judicial

proceedings; advocated for their bestinterests, and have striven to improvetheir quality of life. But the need forvolunteers continues to rise, she says.

CASAs operating revenue comesprimarily from courts, state funding, andthe United Way. But those funds areproving to be insufficient. We are unable

to adequately serve the growing need ofour counties, Bachman says.

That is why they came up with theidea for the birthday party to celebrate25 years of service and, of far moreimportance, to raise much-needed fundsto meet current and future needs.

When the birthday candles are blown

It is critical to help the children in

your county have someone who willspeak for them, Bachman says. Thinkhow many childrens lives can bechanged.

CASA birthday party will helpabused, neglected children

CASAFORCHILDREN.ORG.

On April 15 Northeastern Indiana CASA

will be celebrating 25 years of advocatingfor abused and neglected children in

LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb and

Whitley counties. The Mid-America Windmill

Museum in Kendallville will be transformed

into a gala birthday party venue.

Contact

For more information contact: Kristi Bachman,Northeastern Indiana CASA, Inc., P.O. Box111, Albion, IN 46701. Phone: (888) 636-6101; Online: neincasa.net

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BY HEATHER HERRONI just finished

unloading 98 cases ofcookies and stacked themin my living room.Ninety-eight cases. Thats1,176 boxes of cookies.Or approximately 29,400individual wafers ofchocolaty, peanut buttery,lemony, minty goodness.

Yes, Im a Girl Scout

leader and a proud one. And thats why everyyear I schlep to Cookie HQ, load up my car, andset about the monumental task that awaits meduring Girl Scout Cookie Time!

Really, its not about the cookies. OK, it ISabout the cookies. But its also about teaching theyoung ladies in my two troops about settinggoals, being a leader, gaining confidence and

more.I was a Girl Scout for 12 years. My mom was

my leader and her mom was her leader. Sowhen I had my daughters, I knew I was destinedto take charge of a troop someday.

Over the years, weve done countless arts andcrafts projects, learned basic first aid, collectedf d d th it f l l d

ments and sung campfire songs. Oh, weve alsoeaten dozens of smores. But whos counting?

The girls have made new friends, conqueredtheir fears of spiders in their tents, and learnedhow to tie knots, start a fire and sew on a button.

But as is often the case, the teacher becomesthe student. I have continually been amazed atthe things theyve taught me: loads of patience,the ability to laugh at myself, and how to reallystop to appreciate beauty in the small things.(And no, Rachel, Im not talking about the gartersnake you wanted to take back to our campsite.)

The once-pigtailed girls are older now; somewill enter middle school in the fall. They arebecoming young women and entering a newphase of their lives. I know that a few wont

Scouting

tradition bringslearning, joy,amazement

G I RL S C O U TS

Fast Facts:

WEBSITE: girlscoutsnorth-ernindiana-michiana.org

COOKIE SALE:Ends March 14

HEADQUARTERS:2135 Spy Run Avenue,Fort Wayne

Phone: (260) 422-3417

MISSION: Girl Scouting

builds girls of courage,confidence, and character,who make the world abetter place.

FOUNDER: JulietteGordon Low organizedthe first Girl Scout Troopon March 12, 1912,

in Savannah, Ga.

INTERNATIONAL: Aworldwide family of 10million girls and adults in145 countries.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

THREE GENERATIONS OF GIRL SCOUTSsmile broadly at the Mother/ DaughterSock Hop in October 2009. In back are Julie Herron and daughter Heather

Herron. In front are Danielle, 11, and Carly, 9


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efforts to engage them in all of the wonderful things it has tooffer.

At my recent high school reunion, I reminisced withfriends about our days as Girl Scouts: that time Stephanie rana needle through her hand when we were learning aboutembroidery, how Sheryl sold more than 1,000 boxes ofcookies all by herself, our week-long trek to the OprylandJamboree, making apple butter over an open fire at Hillarys

house, the visit to Washington, D.C., and the harmony wecreated when singing around a fire at Camp Windigo.

So as I glance at the mountain of cookies in my livingroom and the even more daunting mountain of relatedpaperwork on the kitchen table its my sincere wish thatsomeday these magnificent ladies look back at the experi-ences weve had together and smile.

Maybe, just maybe, when they have daughters of their

own, theyll feel strongly about continuing Girl Scouttraditions. And if they do, I hope they grow to appreciate notwhat I did for them as their leader, but what being theirleader has done for me.

In the meantime, if you need some Thin Mints for thefreezer, you know where to find them!

From Page 22

SCOUTSTrees Indianaconnects kidswith nature

Trees Indiana, an organization dedicated to educating and

engaging youth environmental stewards, culminated itsyearlong series of NeighborWoods projects with a major t reeplanting in the Fort Wayne Renaissance Pointe neighbor-hood.

Youth from Trees Indianas TreeKeepers program joinedforces with 100 community volunteers and neighborhoodresidents to plant 50 trees in this central-city neighborhood.This project offers a unique opportunity for people to

understand the contributions of trees to the health, beauty,and livability of their communities.

While protecting and maintaining these trees, theTreeKeeper youth learn first-hand how their positive actionsproduce positive results.

More information online: treesindiana.org

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Avenue Fort Wayne

www.ipfw.edu/tapestry [email protected] 260-481-6854

P i t ti i d b A il 11

Celebrate the fabric of women

at our 10th annual day of

inspiration, renewal, and

education for women in all stages

of life while raising funds forwomens scholarships at IPFW.

1980s Brat Pack actress, theatre

favorite, best-selling author, and current

star in the breakout hit The Secret Life ofthe American Teenager

Molly Ringwald

Keynote Speaker:

pportunity/EqualAccessUnive

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V O LU N TE E RI S M

Following in the footsteps of the schools

founder, the late area philanthropist LoreneDekko Salsbery, the parents at Oak FarmMontessori of rural Avilla in Noble Countywanted to set an example for their childrenabout the responsibility of caring aboutones community, recognizing problems andthe importance of doing something about it.

The idea to echo the philanthropic

activities was the result of meetings betweenthe Oak Farm Parent Organizationpresident Jackie Henry, volunteer coordi-nator Patty Fulk and head of school JudithCunningham. Using the motto, It is nothow much you give, but that you give, theschool reached 90 percent participationover the past five months. Almost 200

families donated 1,000 hours and raised$40,000.

It made my children proud to see that Icared enough about their school to bringtheir grandparents into the classroom. Theyare still talking about it, said MelindaSmith.

Oak Farm Montessori earlier this year

making it the first school in the Fort Waynearea to hold such dual accreditation.

ISACS accreditation is the goldstandard for private, independent schools inthe Midwest, said Cunningham, andrecognition by ISACS honors not only theeffort of all of us, but also the vision of ourlate founder, who wanted to makeexceptional learning opportunities availableand affordable to families in northeast

efforts and skills of the teachingand administrative staff, said board chair,Erica Dekko. The accrediting agencies

examine our financials, our relationshipswith our parents and, of course, ourcurriculum. This is as much an honor forour parent community, in that it recognizestheir involvement in school activities andtheir childrens education, as it is for ouracademic leadership.

Oak Farm Montessori School is on a 54-

Oak FarmMontessori

parents donate1,000 hoursParents raise $40,000, set

example for studentsPHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

PARENT VOLUNTEER TERRI CLARKweeds the Oak Farm gardens

alongside her two daughters,

Madison and Mariah. Also,

volunteers Mandy Westropp and

Melinda Smith greet grandpar-

ents and assist at the snack table

at Bring Your Grandparent to

School Day. More information

about the school at oakfarm.org.


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D I S C I PLI N E

Yes, perhaps you CAN have petsif you or other people in your homehave allergies, says Bonnie Buell atPawsitively Paradise.

Many opportunities exist to helpease the problem. Here are BuellsTop 10 tips.

1)When getting pets groomedbe aware of the ingredients inshampoo. Often if people areallergic to detergents, they may beallergic to the shampoo theirgroomer is using. There areshampoos that are hypoallergenic,with no dyes, no perfumes and

harsh cleaning agents. Also manypets are allergic to these things aswell.

2) In cats, the saliva mixed withthe natural oils in cats hairshafts causes many upper respiratoryissues. Getting cats groomed or just bathed

on a regular basis cuts down on theseissues tremendously. Research has proventhat washing your cat two to three times aweek can remove up to 84 percent ofexisting allergens and reduce the futureproduction of allergens. Some claim thatusing cool, distilled water in the bath mayalso reduce allergen levels. Frequent

brushing will reduce the amount of hairand dander loose in your home.

3)Ask that no perfumes, powders orother styling agents that groomersmay use be put on pets when gettinggroomed. At least have groomers checkingredients of those products being used

4)

Keep pets out of bedrooms. Mostbedrooms are very enclosed. Fans are

also bad for upper respiratory issues. Coolhumidifiers are much better for bedrooms.

5)People getting hamster, guinea pigs,rabbits etc. need to remember even ifthey are not allergic to that type of animal,they may have issues with the bedding thatneeds to be used to house that pet.

6)Getting dogs and cats shaved doesnot help with allergies! The danderand oils are still on pets skin. The only realsolution is to have the animals bathed, withproper products to reduce the amount ofthese two elements. A protein (Fel D1) isth ll i th t li th t

7)Other pets to consider are ofcourse fish, birds (although somepeople have allergies to these as well)hairless breeds of cats and dogs(although there is a lot of bathing andupkeep to these as well due to naturaloils) and reptiles.

8)Often, the designer dog craze,which revolves around mixing apoodle with nearly every other breed onthe planet to play on the heartstringsand wallets of allergy sufferers seekinghypoallergenic dogs, is misleading topotential pet owners. Do not assumethat mixed breeds with one poodle

parent will automatically be low-allergendogs.

9)These breeds tend to have less furthan other breeds, but moreimportantly, generally shed less dander.

Generally, these breeds are characterized byan assortment of coat types very curly

coated dogs (poodles of all sizes,Portuguese Water Dogs, BedlingtonTerriers, Bichon Frises), hairless dogs(American Crested, Chinese CrestedHairless), corded dogs (Puli, Komondor,poodles) and wirehaired dogs (WirehairedFox Terrier, Broken Coat Parson/JackRussell Terrier, Wirehaired Dachshund,

Rough Coat Brussels Griffon, etc.).

10)Male cats produce more allergenicsecretions than females. Intactmales produce more than neutered males.Dark cats tend to produce more than light-colored ones (no one knows why). Kittens

d f ll th d lt S

Allergies? Maybe you canstill have a pet

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY PAWSITIVELY PARADISE

SPECIAL ATTENTIONwith grooming can help reduce petallergens.

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A childs first dental visit is an important one. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that

your childs first visit be made when the first tooth erupts or no later than his/her first birthday. This visit provides time-critical

opportunities for education, nutritional counseling and to begin a preventative oral health plan to help reduce the risk of your

child getting cavities. There is increasing evidence that when professional fluoride is applied within the first two years of a tooths

eruption, the childs overall risk of getting cavities is reduced.

You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive if you convey a positive attitude. The first visit will usually be

done with the child in the parents lap. Even though all of the teeth may not be present, it is important to assess the eruption of theteeth, development of the jaw, nutrition and fluoride. The discussion may include topics such as finger sucking, pacifiers, trauma,

grinding, caries risk assessment, and the age old question, Will my child need braces?. The first visit will also include a tour of

the office with a member of the staff to familiarize your child with the dental equipment used, a comprehensive exam, cleaning of

the teeth and fluoride application , and digital x-rays (we like to call them pictures), depending on need.

Dentists strive to make each childs first visit a good and memorable one, so that they can

establish habits to ensure a lifetime of good oral health.

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TH E RO B I C O M B

BY DR. TERRY GAFFHead lice infest the hair of millions of

people.One of the things that prompted this

unhappy subject was public relationsmaterial about a product called Robi Combfrom LiceGuard (liceguard.com).

The information they sent included thefollowing description: The Robi Comb is anon-invasive electronic lice comb powered

by a single AA battery that detects anddestroys lice on contact simply by combingit through dry hair. When the Robi Combsmetal teeth touch lice, the lice get zapped,die and then get combed away.

Unlike chemical treatments, the RobiComb can be used as often as you like andcan be used repeatedly by the entire family.

The Robi Comb lets you know by anaudible signal whether or not head lice arepresent, so it can be used to detect aninfestation as well as treat it.

In fact, many school nurses are nowusing the Robi Comb for exactly thatreason.

I called a local school nurse to ask if she

would be willing to try the product on herstudents.

I was a bit surprised to learn she hasbeen using it for years, including loaning itout to families for treatment.

Head lice are small insects that live onthe human scalp and feed on human bloodseveral times a day They can cause itching

to the hair, callednits. Since the nitsstay put, many

times, they areeasier to find thanthe licethemselves.

Whenchecking for licewithout the RobiComb, you

should lookcarefully for nits and lice at the temples,behind the ears, and at the neck. Then,comb the hair after wetting it withconditioner and then passing a lice detectioncomb methodically through the hair. Aftereach pass of the comb, the excessconditioner is wiped on sanitary paper and

examined for lice, nits, and eggs with amagnifying glass.If you find that someone in your family

is infested with lice and you cannot borrowa Robi Comb and do not have (or want tospend) about $30 for the device, what canyou do?

You could just use a fine-tooth comb

and some cream rinse repeatedly until nomore evidence can be found.Other relatively inexpensive over-the-

counter methods of treatment includeusing olive oil in the hair prior to thoroughfine-tooth combing and then removing theoil with Dawn dishwashing detergent. Treeoil, petroleum jelly and mayonnaise have

in hot water (130F) all clothing, bedding,towels and hair products (combs, brushes)used by infested people. Consider drycleaning or keeping non-washable fabricsin a sealed plastic bag for two weeks. Amulti-use lice spray may be used onfurniture and bedding that cannot bewashed or dry-cleaned.

The most common way of getting lice isfrom head-to-head contact with someonewho already has them at school, at home,during sports, on the playground, atslumber parties, at camp, or any number ofother places. So everyone who might havebeen exposed to an infested person shouldbe informed to watch out for lice.

Since head lice move by crawling, theymay also be spread by sharing clothing suchas hats, scarves, coats, or sports uniformsand other belongings like hair ribbons,barrettes, combs, brushes, towels, or stuffedanimals recently worn or used by an infestedperson.

Truthfully considering the amount of

Battery-poweredcomb good wayto tackle lice

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3

International Womens Day5-9 p.m. International Womens Day celebration atIPFW Walb Union Ballroom. Free. Dr. Linda Malkas,oncology chair for the Vera Bradley Foundation forBreast Cancer, is keynote speaker. Openingprocessional of 100 women dressed in traditionalclothing of an international country or First Nation.The processional will represent the diversity of ourcommunity and the symbolic unity of womeneverywhere determined to make a better world for

themselves and their families. Volunteer for theopening processional at IWDEvents.com/volunteersor (260) 748-8364

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Throw Mountain9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A speaking tour for people in their20s and 30s and the churches who love them.

Location: Kendallville Public Library, 221 S. ParkSt., Kendallville. Contact: The Rev. Jim Kane ofKendallville on Facebook and throwmountains.com

Spring Awakenings1-3 p.m. Spring Awakenings at Arrowhead Prairie.Meet at Arrowhead Prairie. Take Redding Drive offof W. Jefferson, in 1.5 miles turn left on AboiteRoad, go 1/8 mile on the right, park by thebuildings. Hike and see how the new seedlings are

doing, including seeing the area burned last fall.Wear boots. Sponsored by Little River WetlandsProject. Free. Contact: [email protected] or (260) 478-2515

Sensory Sensitive Films10 a.m. Easter Seals Arc in cooperation with RegalCinemas is bringing sensory sensitive films to thisarea. Regal Cinemas will turn the lights up, and thesound down, and guests are free to get up, dance,

walk shout, and whatever else feels right. Outsidefood permitted. Concession stands will be open.Location: Coldwater Crossing, 211 W. WashingtonCenter Road, Fort Wayne. Rango (rated PG),starring Johnny Depp, about a chameleon with anidentity crisis. Admission charge. Contact TonyBelton (260)469-2777

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

Shots For Tots1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/child immunization clinic.DeKalb County Health Department, 220 E. 7th St.,Auburn. Requirements: infant to age 18. Shotrecord. Must be accompanied by parent or legalguardian. Contact DeKalb County HealthDepartment (260) 925-2220

Event Center in Kendallville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Dozens of demonstrators and displays. Give aways.

Prenatal Education9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prenatal education. DeKalbMemorial OB Conf. Rm., 2nd Floor, 1316 E. 7th St.,Auburn. Fee $20. Need-based financial assistanceavailable. Registration required: Julie Wagner at(260) 920-2510

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Home and Garden ShowKendallville Spring Home and Garden Show at theEvent Center in Kendallville. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dozens of demonstrators and displays. Give aways.

MONDAY, MARCH 14Breastfeeding Education6-8 p.m. Breastfeeding education. DeKalb MemorialOB Conf. Rm., 2nd Floor, 1316 E. 7th St., Auburn.Fee $5. Need-based financial assistance available.Registration required: Julie Wagner (260) 920-2510

Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder thatleft him without eyes or the ability to fully straightenhis arms or legs. Despite overwhelming challenges,

Hughes started playing the piano at the age of 9months. Today he is a virtuoso pianist, trumpetplayer, and vocalist. In his book titled I Am Potential:Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching YourDreams, he recounts life lessons that are at theheart of his success. Hughes has appeared onOprah, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The EllenDeGeneres Show, and the Grand Ole Opry. IPFWOmnibus Lecture Series on the IPFW campus inThe John and Ruth Rhinehart Music Centers 1,600-

seat Auer Performance Hall. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Free admission. Free parking. More information:omnibuslectures.org or contact Louise Teague,(260) 481-6495 or [email protected]

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24

40 Under 406 p.m. Who are the 40 under 40 who are making adifference in the greater Fort Wayne area. TheGreater Fort Wayne Business Weekly 40 under40 event. Location: YOLO Event Center, 4201 N.Wells St., Fort Wayne. Details: fwbusiness.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Salamander Strut Night Hikes7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March26. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 EngleRoad, Fort Wayne. Witness an astounding naturalphenomenon under the cover of darkness: the massmigration of the salamanders. Be ready to get dirty;well be turning over logs and wading into shallowwater wetlands. Wear rubber boots and bring aflashlight if you can. Sponsored by Little RiverWetlands Project. Free. Contact: [email protected] or

(260) 478-2515

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Salamander StrutSee March 25 information

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Say Hello to Spring1-3 p.m. Regeneration Sun-sation. Meet at theEagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne.Join us to search for signs that spring has sprung.We may see springs first flowers and eggs for thisyears amphibian populations. Dont forget therubber boots! Sponsored by Little River WetlandsProject. Free. Contact: [email protected] or (260) 478-2515

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Alphabet Affair7:30 p.m. Help raise money for literacy in SteubenCounty and have a great time dressed up tocelebrate something beginning with the letter J. Anannual event looked forward to by many. Location:Glendarin Hills Golf Club, Angola. For ticket informa-tion contact the Steuben County Literacy Coalition:

steubenliteracy.org

Noble County Health Fair7-11 a.m. Noble County Health Fair at CentralNoble High School Cafetorium. Reduced costblood tests, chem 17, $17; hemogram, $8; PSA,$20; and thyroid, $20. Plus a variety of healthdisplays and information. No appointments. Call

(260) 347-8161 or toll free (888) 737-9311, Ext.78161 for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

DeKalb County Senior Expo8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Health Fair 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)Senior Expo sponsored in part by DeKalb CountyCouncil on Aging. National Military History Center,5634 County Road 11-A, Auburn. Contact: MegZenk (260) 925-3311 or [email protected]

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

CASA Birthday Party FundraiserSee story on page 21.

Girl Scout FundraiserThe girls in Girl Scout troops 20157 and 20063 areearning their Bronze Awards the third highest

award in Girl Scouting. As part of the serviceproject requirements, they are hosting a Used BookMedia Sale. Collecting books, cds, dvds, vhs tapes,etc. at the collection boxes at Deer Ridge,Covington, and Lafayette Meadows ElementarySchools. Sale will be held Friday, April 15, andSaturday, April 16, at Deer Ridge. Proceeds will besplit among a local charity and the schools the girls

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attend (Deer Ridge, Covington, Lafayette Meadows,and Canterbury.) Contact: Heather Herron [email protected]

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

KPC Community Garage SaleThe KPC Garage Sale at the Noble CountyFairgrounds, Kendallville. Admission donation forNewspapers in Education. Dozens of booths.Details at kpcnews.com

English TeaThe Garden Gals Marty Diller and Bonnie Snyder,both of Angola will host an English Tea.Homemade foods and teas to sample.at theFremont Public Library this spring, April 16, withdetails to be announced. That tea will feature aGene Stratton-Porter re-enactor. Stratton- Porterwas a Hoosier author.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Childcare & Camp Expo1-4 p.m. Childcare & Camp Expo at the Plex Southlocation. One-stop shop for parents looking for safechildcare for their children, as well as, summercamps for the 2011 season. Parents can interviewseveral centers in one day. Early Childhood Alliancewill provide materials for parents at the Expo andteach them how to interview daycare providers

and summer camp supervisors.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day3:30-4:30 p.m. Earth Day Tree Planting. Meet atthe Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, FortWayne. Tree planting at the largest habitat restora-tion project in the area. Help plant native trees and

shrubs at Eagle Marsh. Contact: [email protected] or(260) 478-2515. If you will be bringing a groucontact Betsy Yankowiak: [email protected]: lrwp.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Activism: Then and Now7:30 p.m. Tom Rush and Country Joe McDonald

Activism: Then and Now. In a moderated formatwith acoustic musical elements, the legendary songwriters discuss how music was used as an outlet forsocial commentary and protest in the 1960s, andsocietys response to national issues today. Rushhelped shape the folk music revival in the 60s andits renaissance in the 80s and 90s. McDonaldsmusic straddles the two polar events of the 60s Woodstock and the Vietnam War. Location: IPFW

FRIDAY, APRIL 29Tapestry 2011Actress Molly Ringwald will be the luncheonkeynote speaker at Tapestry-A Day for Women, atthe Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.For moreinformation on the Dedication Award, Ringwald.Contact: ipfw.edu/tapestry or (260) 481-6854 [email protected]

from the ER entrance). Kids, preschool through age12, get a bicycle safety lesson and then apply whatthey learned as they ride their bikes on a set upsafety obstacle course. All kids signed up get fit fora new bike helmet free and additional familymembers can purchase bike helmets at a reducedcost. Reservations required by calling (260) 347-8824 or toll free (888) 737-9311, Ext. 78824.

ONGOING EVENTS

Home and Garden ShowThe 38th annual Fort Wayne Home and GardenShow returns to the Allen County MemorialColiseum March 3-6 featuring over 650 home andgarden exhibits. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday,and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. This years event,themed Fall in Love with Your Home Again, willfeature an expanded Garden Gallery filled withthousands of fragrant blooms and breathtaking

landscape showcases. Michael Weishan, host ofPBS Victory Garden and former gardening editorof both Country Living and New Old Housemagazines, will share design tips, professionaladvice and humor at 4 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, andat 1, 4 and 7 p.m. on Friday. Showgoers also areinvited to laugh with and learn from The Duct TapeGuys, 3 and 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 12noon, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Main entrance to theh i ff C li B l d h li h

BROOKE BARENFANGER, ANGOL

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Ramblers Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to explore the preservesinteresting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by LittleRiver Wetlands Project. Free. Contact:[email protected] or (260) 478-2515

Spring Break WorkshopsSpend Spring Break at Science Central. Childrenare welcome to participate with or without theirparents, but parents must remain in the building.Ages: 3 years and up. Cost: $3/Session (pre-registered), $4/session at the door, plus regularadmission to Science Central. Times: Sessions are

from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-2 p.m. each day.First come, first served space is limited, soregister today. Topics: A Rainforest in Fort Wayne,Tuesday, March 22. Swing from the branches like anorangutan, make your own jumping poison dart frog,learn about conservation of rain forest habitats andeat a tasty, chocolate-covered insect snack. Afterthe workshop, be sure to visit the newest ScienceCentral traveling exhibit, Our Weakening Web: theStory of Extinction. Innovation Station, Wednesday,

March 23. Let out your inner creative genius as youinvent a casing that will protect an egg droppedfrom Science Centrals roof, perfect a bristle-botcreation and more. Twist and Shout, Thursday,March 24. You will learn how strength, quickness,balance and hand/eye coordination all contribute tomake a great athlete while balancing on stilts,spinning on a disk and competing in an obstaclecourse. Chemical Concoctions, Friday, March 25.Put on your lab coats and goggles and mix somecrazy chemical combinations to design your own lipbalm, candy creations and clay dough. Online:sciencecentral.org or call (260) 424-2400, ext. 451.

Peter Pan ExhibitEnds April 10. Peter Pan, the mischievous, magicalboy who refuses to grow up, visits the Conservatorythis winter. Join him as he whisks Wendy, John, andMichael Darling away to Neverland. There they meetPeters loyal Lost Boys and the tiny fairy Tinker Bell,have adventures with the Indian princess Tiger Lily,

and battle the evil Captain Hook. Online: botanical-conservatory.org. Location: Foellinger-FreimannBotanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., FortWayne. Phone: (260) 427-6440. Closed Mondays.Thoroughly Modern MillieEast Noble High School, Kendallville, presentsThoroughly Modern Millie April 14-16 at 7 p.m.each night and April 17 at 2 p.m. Box office: (260)347-7167 Online: hs.eastnoble.net/theatre

Sports, Lake & Cabin Show2nd annual Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show,March 18-20, Allen County Memorial Coliseum, FortWayne. More than a hundred exhibitors, attractions,seminars and clinics on vacations, travel, hunting,fishing, log cabin and cottage living, RVs, motorsports, boating, biking, hiking. Games. Contests.Prizes. Show hours are Friday, 12 noon to 9 p.m.;Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to5 p m Admission is $10 per person; children 12

homeless women and children in the FortWayne region Saturday, May 14, at the GrandWayne Center with proceeds going toward the

new Charis House homeless shelter for womenand children. The Charis House does notreceive government funding of any kind. Tickets$60. To purchase a ticket contact MelissaMcKeeman at (260) 426-7357 [email protected]. For auctionsponsorship opportunities or to donate an itemto the auction, contact Tracy Williams at (260)625-5043 or [email protected]

Community Book DriveBook collection for pediatric clinics, communitycenters. Ends March 31. Where: All Half PriceBooks locations: 533 E. Coliseum Blvd. (FortWayne) Half Pint Libraries were created to givechildren and their families the chance to readand share books while staying at pediatricclinics and community centers across thenation. All of the books collected during the 6-

hpb.com. Half Price Books will match eachbook donated during the drive. Books donatedthrough the Half Pint Library program provide an

escape from the challenges faced by children,while helping to boost literacy outside of school.

Private Zoo Tours

Enjoy an intimate and informative private tour

at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albionfeaturing behind-the-scenes access with an

animal keeper. Private tours last up to twohours, available by appointment only for ages

eight and up November through April. Fee

charged. Call (260) 636-7383 for details or toschedule. Online:blackpineanimalpark.com

New radio show for moms

Moms, a special radio show for you is on HG

Radio Network every Thursday from 10-11 a.m.You can link to it from mom2momtv.com.

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