Penne C. Brooks, 58, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at her Fort Wayne residence. A native of Fort Wayne, she worked at Magnavox for 17 years and at Covington Commons Assisted Living. . . Read More
COREY TROSPER GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING; FAMILY ATTENDED CEREMONY
Pfc. Corey B. Trosper, grandson of Howard and Imagene Trosper of Waynedale, recently graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps’ basic training facilities in San Diego, California. . . Read More
NEWS FROM POST 296
AUXILLARY Post 296 will be hosting a self-defense and home safety demonstration on April 27 at lpm. Parker Shelton (7th degree black belt, former world rated contender, and a member of “Who’s Who” in martial arts), . . . Read More
ATTENTION ALL OUTDOOR SPRING FUNGI (MUSHROOM) HUNTERS – Stop by THE WAYNEDALE NEWS office at 2700 Lower Huntington Road on Monday, April 1st and pick up your 2002 Spring Morel Mushroom Hunting license before you head for your favorite ‘schroom’ . . . Read More
Dear Cousin,
It was a mild March day, drizzly with intermittent showers, when we journeyed down to Morehead, Kentucky, to see grandson Benjamin wed his Kentucky bride. It is always a bittersweet moment when we see the grandchildren reach adult . . . Read More
To The Editor,
I would like to thank the community for their support during the Christmas Holiday. I know at my fire station it was nice to receive the cake and cookies from Bethany Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve, the three pies on Christmas Day . . . Read More
During the first quarter of the year, my staff and I began making changes to our standards, which contains the details of how Wayne Township operates and makes decisions. Changes can be as simple as a listing the new 260 area code, or they can be . . . Read More
GENERAL HAULING & BOBCAT SVC.Call us for all of your hauling clean up and bobcat needs. Inside home, garage, basement, attic, construction, debris, brush, etc. We also deliver topsoil, fill dirt, stone, sand, landscape materials, boulders, . . . Read More
‘WHISTLE PIG’ SANDWICH SPREAD
Refer to the recipe for ‘Fried Groundhog’ in THE WAYNEDALE NEWS – February 6, 2002 edition – (page S3). Instead of rolling cooked meat in flour and frying, continue boiling groundhog pieces . . . Read More
Juanita L. Silvey, 80, died Thursday, March 14, 2002 at Lutheran Hospital. A native of Marietta, Ohio, she was a retired homemaker, a Long-time member of Calvary Third Presbyterian Church, a member of the Scottish Cultural Society, and a member of . . . Read More
Mary E. Allison, 93, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at Ossian Health & Rehab Center in Ossian, Indiana. A native of Fairland, Indiana, she was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Cynthia (Shelton) Medsker, her first . . . Read More
James Richard Kienzle, 51, died March 27, 2002 at Lutheran Hospital. His parents were Carl Kienzle and Amber Jean (McCormick) Kienzel. He was formerly employed at Ernie’s Steakhouse and retired from Anthony Wayne Services. . . Read More
Leo the Lion
Look south in the early Waynedale evening to see Leo, the famous Lion of the Skies. Leo is one of a handful of constellations that really does look like its namesake. . . Read More
GETTING BACK ON TRACK WHEN YOU’VE BEEN DERAILED FROM YOUR BLISS PATH
Some of us may have started out life intent on doing what we love and have a talent for, but somewhere along the way we were derailed. . . Read More
We recently received a letter (see letters to the editor this issue) that basically said men should learn to cook and sew while women should learn to handle a screwdriver and change a tire. . . Read More
RUMMAGE SALEWho: St. Joseph ChurchWhat: Rummage SaleWhen: Friday, April 12 from 9am to 5pmSaturday, April 13 from 9am to 11am ($2 bag sale Saturday)Where: Church is located on U.S. Hwy 27 just south of the 469 bypass. . . . Read More
Hello Pool Players here are 3 of Playfair’s hottest league players right now.
Kevin Briner plays Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday Leagues. He is in the top 5 in every category. He helps run the Saturday Night Pool Tournaments at Mickey and Billy‚s . . . Read More
Dear Curley Sue,
I am trying to get my hair long for my wedding. I heard if I cut it it will grow faster- is that true?
Bride to be
Dear Bride,
No- cutting your hair will not make it grow faster. . . Read More
It’s a good time to own an IRA. Why? Because now you can put more money in and you won’t have to take as much out. Let’s look at both sides of the IRA equation, beginning with “. . . Read More
SCOUTS EQUAL ACCESS ACT SIGNED
Boy Scouts of America is very pleased to see the passage of the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The Act, which was signed into law by President Bush on January 8, 2002, prevents a public school or other educational . . . Read More
Rita Marie Parrot and John Christopher Nagy, both of Celina, Ohio, are planning a wedding May 11 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina.
Their parents are Kevin and Mary Parrot, Fort Wayne, and John and Pam Nagy, Celina. . . Read More
WHAT AN HONOR!
The Head Man and Woman dancer is an honor position for a pow wow, and they are selected by a committee. No, it does not mean they are the best dancers; however, they may well be. . . Read More
Midwest America Federal Credit Union located on 6001 Bluffton Road, Waynedale celebrated their Member Appreciation Day on March 15th, 2002. Cake and punch were served to the members and it was their way of saying “Thanks” for being part . . . Read More
A Museum in the Making
Recently I acquired an old friend… In my history with computers I’ve owned them about as often as cars. I often see an old movie and my dad will spot an old car. . . Read More
Many times in life you meet an amazing person and you have to admire their abilities and qualities. Thus is Kevin Derrow (The Dutchman).
Kevin was born in Auburn and graduated from Garrett High School in 1974. . . Read More