Joseph Riley King, 56, died Monday at home in Fort Wayne. A native of Fort Wayne, he was retired January 31, 2002 from the Allen County Sheriff Department after 31 years. . . Read More
‘BIRD SEX’Turn off those SOAP Operas and come join our Fox Island naturalist, learn about ‘bird sex’, and have ‘Breakfast With The Birds’ at Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road, – February 20, 2002. . . Read More
As 2002 begins, it brings all of us in the work force one year closer to retirement. Of course, that day may still be a long time away for you, but it’s never too soon to prepare for it. . . Read More
My Dear Waynedale Readers,
The Quints Are Home
I am sending you pictures of the quints born at Suburban Hospital, and a little update on how they are doing. You know, when the Dionne quints were born, it made world-wide news, and now with the assistance . . . Read More
COLVIN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
Rachel Colvin, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Neal P. Colvin of Nightfall Road in Fort Wayne, has accepted an academic scholarship from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Rachel will graduate from Bishop Luers High School in Spring . . . Read More
AMERICAN LEGION POST #241 NEWS
Chester Gwozdz, Sergeant At Arms, American Legion Post 241 recently visited THE WAYNEDALE NEWS and told us that Post 241 Commander Charles Rathsack recently sent him and Jim Arter, Past S.A.L. . . Read More
Celestial Delights with the Queen of the Night
During the third week of February, the first quarter moon will assist the casual stargazer locate bright winter stars and two planets. The moon is in first quarter phase, meaning it appears as a half . . . Read More
THE MAN WHO MADE THIS LITTLE RED FLOWER
A man walked down the street the other day,The ladies of the Auxiliary came his way.He took a poppy and gave them a dime,He mumbled, “Why do they take up my time?”He . . Read More
Dear Cousin,
Our loving Master has looked down upon our winter-weary hills and sent us the blessing of a few mild and sunny days. It is only a foretaste of springtime to come, but it is more than welcome after the cold, snowy days of the past weeks. . . . Read More
Marjorie M. Reidenbach Haflich, 79, died Friday, February 8th. A native of Wawaka, Indiana, she worked at General Electric for 35 years and retired in 1977. She was a member of the G.E. . . Read More
A VALENTINE
Where there is light, there are no shadows of suffering, fear, doubt, or lack of spiritual fulfillment.
We were created by the light and made whole. Our Creator is Love and Light. . . Read More
Season of Lent reminds us of sin and our need for conversion
For me, Lent always starts with Mass on Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. . . Read More
Just 20 minutes south of Waynedale on Bluffton Road/St. Rd. 1 is a new boarding house for your pet. Angela’s Rooming-N-Grooming is on your left-hand side, (2559 North) just before the new Wal-Mart in Bluffton. . . Read More
I had not seen Billy for nearly a week, so I went to his house to find him. I peered through his bedroom window only to see his motionless body. When he would not respond to my pounding on his window, I called 911. . . Read More
Be My Valentine…Get Me Good Shoes That Fit.
Is it a sign that I am getting older? When my sweetheart asked what I would like for Valentines Day, I responded “Shoes.” . . Read More
Plans have been finalized for a NEW HOUSING PARTNERSHIP with Community Connections a Division of Pathways of Huntington, Indiana a non-profit CHOTA joining Ideal Suburban Homes, Inc. a development company from Decatur, with Wells Fargo Bank, Rural . . . Read More
I’d like to take this time to make a couple of announcements concerning the Twenty-first Century Scholars program that we host here at Wayne Township. The first announcement is the departure of a long-time employee, Mrs. . . Read More
Digital Cameras versus the 35mm Film camera.
Although I am no pro at photography, I’m willing to take three cameras and test them out. I went to test them out on something I’m proud of, The new Smooth Jazz 106.7 billboard that I designed . . . Read More
Children of all ages love to pretend—-to enter the world of imagination. Theater is one way to present that world to a child. The theater also teaches children about life in a way that they can’t get from books. . . Read More
Bonnie Harris of the Waynedale Bakery recently announced that she has sold her business to the Clinger family. Bonnie, who purchased the Waynedale business four years ago says she will be taking some “Bonnie Time”. . . Read More
(This column is for all schools in the Waynedale area – news submitted by local high schools and grade school journalism students iarewelcome and will be published as space permits – credits and bylines given.) . . Read More
Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc., so you will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call to cancel. . . Read More
Dear Cousin,
Cold wind sighs through the hemlocks with a sad winter sound, and stirs the tenacious oak leaves with a dry, papery rustle. Dark, lowering clouds have threatened all day to spill freezing rain or float snowflakes upon the hills, but have . . . Read More
THE NEW RULES BECAME EFFECTIVE JAN. 25, 2002.
Comment: They changed some fishing rules but this writer would have to use the whole paper to decipher the rules and regulations for fishing in Indiana. . . Read More
Bill K. Winans, 69, died Friday, January 25 at his Fort Wayne Residence. A native of Allen County, he was a self employed excavating contractor, part owner of Southtown Mobil Home Park, Land Fill Supervisor for National Serv-All in Fort Wayne, and . . . Read More