South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
Corona Borealis , The Northern Crown
A small constellation that can be recognized by its distinctive shape rather than its brightness is Corona Borealis (kor-OH-nah bor-ee-AL-iss). It is also known as the Northern Crown and has been acknowledged through the ages by many different civilizations.
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RAY’S SO SIMPLE EVEN A BOY SCOUT CAN MAKE THEM – DEVILED EGGS
1 dozen eggs
Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Sugar
pinch of salt
Paprika
1 Ziploc bag
Put ‘cold’ eggs in a pan and cover with ‘cold’ water. Add a pinch of salt. Set on stove and slowly bring the water
August marks the start of the 2002 Hunting Season. Squirrel season starts August 15. From the 2002/2003 Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide – “Gray and fox squirrels may be taken with any equipment and ammunition during squirrel hunting season. You must meet fluorescent orange clothing requirements
Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard announced the promotion of Stacey Stumpf to Public Information Office Director.
“I’m pleased with the work that Stacey has done for our community,” Mayor Richard said. “The PIO Department has recently gone through numerous changes and Stacey
I’ve been a strong supporter of the concept of “community-oriented government” since long before I was elected to City Council in 1995. This approach has gone a long way during the last few years toward stimulating citizen activism and making sure that local government listens to
We here at Wayne Township just finished up a couple of major events, namely a sign-up day for pharmaceutical savings cards and the awards banquet for our 3rd annual Computer Explorers camp. We enjoyed a small breather, but the momentum continues for us. On Saturday, August 10th, we participated
One of the things that makes a community strong and vibrant is the availability of a wide range of housing opportunities. In order to improve the quality of our current housing stock and to make homeownership more accessible to citizens, the City of Fort Wayne is partnering with private sector and
My family took our annual summer vacation last week. I’ve written previously that my wife and I are very determined to show our two sons the United States. We’ve split up the country into approximately eight trips, and now have about five out of the way. Those trips included a fantastic
POE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD FESTIVAL
On August 23 and 24, 2002, the Poe Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 64th Annual Fireman’s Festival. This is their main fund-raiser for the year. They turned to fund-raising to help cover the increasing costs of training and operations. Funds
I’m a firm believer in the Scouting program in our town/county/state/nation/world. It is one deterrent that we have against crime. Train the youth right and maybe they won’t go astray after they grow up. I know there are former Boy Scouts in prison and even Eagle Scouts that have been
Waynedale Lodge #739, Free and Accepted Masons, 7039 Elzey Street, Waynedale has just been notified by The Grand Lodge of Indiana, F. & A.M. Scholarship Board that Julie D. Feller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Feller and Michael D. and Matthew F. McClure, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. McClure,
If you plan on giving cash or financial assets to your family, you’ll want to make sure you avoid a side effect of your generosity — gift taxes.
Gift tax laws are designed to discourage people from giving away all their assets to reduce the estate tax burden on their heirs. And yet, by being
THE TRUTH ABOUT CATARACTS
provided by Ophthalmology Consultants of Fort Wayne
Some say if we live long enough, most of us will develop a cataract. Yes, that may be true (1 in 7 people has a cataract). But luckily, cataracts are also one of the most curable causes of vision loss.
Celebrating “Cataract
A Unique Occupation
I was both curious and intrigued by the ad in our village newsletter that read like this: Do you know Elmo, Bud, and Cocoa? These are just a few of the pampered pets that Alberta McConnell takes care of in Indian Village while their owners are on vacation or away for the weekend.
Istanbul, Turkey
Take Allen County, wrinkle it up to create some hills, stretch the St. Mary’s River to the width of the Mississippi, multiply the high rise apartments and offices downtown so they cover the whole county, then fill them all with 10-15 million people and you have a place roughly
(Taken from the Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow program – their theme this year was: “HONORING THE VETERAN”)
From the teachings of ancestors, American Indians are given a strong sense of duty, respect, honor, and admiration for those willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to defend their way
Mrs. Wayne Dale is on one of her bare-it-all vacations again. She said she was going to pack up her string bikini and her ‘thong’ and head for the sunny South to put a finishing touch on her tan for the winter. She was going to duct tape the tanned places on her tubby hubby Wayne’s
POST 241 PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
$1,000 scholarships were presented to five area students attending college. The names were announced Tuesday night, August 13, 2002 at the Post’s monthly general meeting. None of the winners were present to personally accept the checks. The Scholarship winners
Charles D. Myers, 92, died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at Sunrise Assisted Living Center of Fort Wayne. A native of Decatur, Indiana, he was a member of Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church, a former member and of Hope Reformed Church, Holland Michigan, member of G.E. Elex Club, member of G.E. Quarter
F. Dale Inman, 91, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at his residence. A native of Wilshire, Ohio, he was a barber for over 60 years. He was a member of Colony Heights Church of Christ. He is the son of Grover C. Inman and Laura (Erhardt). “He was a gentleman and will be remembered for the kindness
Louise P. Christoffersen, 100, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Covington Manor Nursing Home. A native of Fort Wayne, she worked for Lutheran Hospital in the laundry/Linen Department and retired in 1966. She was the daughter of Charles Rietdorf and Barbara (Maier). She was preceded in death by brothers
Carl A. Magley, 73, died Sunday, August 4, 2002 at Golden Years Homestead. A native of Missouri, he was a truck driver and retired in 1991. He was a member of the American Legion and an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude, his wife Mary Bell, grandson Brandon Herbst, brothers
Colonel William Carl Bloch, 87, died August 3, 2002, at St. Joseph Medical Center. A native of Marinette, Wisconsin, he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1974 and from General Electric as an Electrical Engineer in 1975 after 29 years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, the Waynedale
Robert W. Schuller, 64, died Friday, August 9, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Allen County, he was a self-employed farmer and bulk milk hauler. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Vice President of Pleasant Township Farm Bureau, and a 4-H leader. He was a loving and caring husband,