June 2011
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children made and flew their own kites
on the family field. Volunteers helped the
youngsters build the free kites from kits, made
Photos by Justin Geigley and Dawn Byler
Layout by Melody DuVal
possible through a grant from the L.I.F.E. group.
Members of the Hoosier Kite Fliers Society were on
hand to help the kids launch their new creations.
The “Candy Drops” were another highlight for the
kids. Large bags of candy were taken up into the air
by kites and released by a remote control. Over two
hundred kids covered the landing field with bags in
hand to collect the goodies.
The events continued at the Davis Mercantile,
where LCYC members helped kids build kites, hosted
Scott Beam and his “Magic of Nature” magic show, and held a
“Color a Kite” coloring contest. Over 85 children from the age of
three to eleven entered a drawing in the contest. Jimmy Miller of
Shipshewana was the grand prize winner, earning a $20.00 gift card to
the Davis Mercantile.
Due to the tremendous turnout and positive audience reactions,
plans are already in the works to make the festival an annual event.
The LaGrange Communities Youth Centers and Head Over Heels
would like to thank everyone who attended, donated and volunteered
at the event.
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