Several Waynedale residents are members of Memorial Park Middle School’s Jazz Band known as “Big Noise!” Big Noise has been invited to participate in North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison, Texas on April 4-6th. . . Read More
Salvatore “Sam” DiNovo, 92, died Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the Hospice Home. A native of Chicago and a resident of Fort Wayne since 1928 (he lived in Columbia City from 1976 to 1991). . . Read More
William W. Thorn, 69, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at his residence. A native of Fort Wayne, he was a factory worker and retired in 1991 after 27 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Thorn & Marie Desper, and a son Jeffery Thorn . . . Read More
Merlin A. Rice, 76, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida. A native of Fort Wayne, he was a truck driver for Dailey Asphalt Company, president & business manager for Teamsters Union Local . . . Read More
Arthur William Carl Spenn, 91, died Monday, March 17, 2003 at his rural Fort Wayne residence. A native of Allen County, he was a life-long farmer and was also a Pleasant Township School Bus Driver. . . Read More
To my second mom, Ruth Lee, formerly of Ideal Ave., Waynedale
I don’t know how to start this letter, or how, exactly, to say what is in my heart, so please forgive my rambling disconnected thoughts, and listen only to my heart. . . Read More
This week’s “Here’s To Your Health,” is a continued story titled “Me An Alcoholic?” Today we begin with…”After my last binge I came home and smashed my dining room furniture to splinters, kicked out . . . Read More
The days between Ash Wednesday and Easter have been set aside from antiquity for Christian repentance and introspection. Many of us prepare for Easter the way we sometimes do for the reception of the Lord’s Supper, with what Martin Luther calls . . . Read More
Dancing Feather through his American Mohawk Indian heritage is a traditional Indian dancer. He has published five books of poetry that celebrates the red man’s unique unclouded vision of his relationship to his Creator and the created. . . Read More
A FEATHER FOR TIM
My son-in-law celebrated his 41st birthday a few months ago. He is in the Cortland Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. He has MS and is in a wheel chair. . . Read More
Congratulations to the Elmhurst Trojan Varsity Bowling Team. They successfully defended their regional championship title on Saturday, March 22nd at Cooper’s Sport Bowl in Anderson, IN.
Team members include: Keith Johnson, Cesar Guzman, Justin . . . Read More
O. Frank DiCola, 84, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Parkview Hospital. A native of Fort Wayne, he was an auto parts salesman for Holly Auto Parts and was in service and auto sales for 40 years before retiring in 1984. . . Read More
The public is invited to a birthday party on Sunday, April 13th, for a very special 8-year-old girl who has already survived the ordeal of cancer. She has “Made A Wish” for one-million beverage cans and their pop tabs. . . Read More
In a recent, ‘Little House Out Back’ Product Comparison Contest, The Waynedale News was found to have a far superior texture. It is to this effect that Publisher and Editor Bob Stark made the decision to deliver The Waynedale News with . . . Read More
Dear Cousin,
The two spring like days that we enjoyed have retreated back into the frost of February and permitted the snow flurries and freezing weather to return. It was good while it lasted, although this is more seasonal weather. . . Read More
BOY SCOUT CORNBREAD TACO CASSEROLE
1 lb. Hamburger
1 pkg. Taco seasoning
1 can (12 oz.) corn (undrained)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow or green)
1 can (12 oz.) . . Read More
Churches and charities are the lifeblood of communities. They operate with tight budgets, small staffs, and rely heavily on donations to maintain vital services to those in need. Because these groups continually and selflessly contribute to others’ . . . Read More
IF IT DOESN’T HURT, WHY FIX IT?
Dr. Reichwage, every time I see my dentist, he keeps saying I have an old silver filling that’s got decay under it and has to be replaced with a cap, and that I have gum disease. . . Read More
I made a huge mistake the other day. I have three dogs I board quite often. When they are staying with us, I usually keep them with me. My daughter wanted to go to the mall to get some job applications so I put the three dogs in the guest room with . . . Read More
EGGCITING EASTER PARTYBring the whole family Palm Sunday, April 13, 2003 from 1pm to 3pm at the Waynedale UMC, 2501 Church Street – Join us for fellowship, food, and fun.
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST WOMENS NEWS‘Friends Circle’ . . . Read More
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION Indiana Chapter One
The monthly meeting of the Korean War Veterans Association, Indiana Chapter One will be April 12th at the American Legion Post 82 on Harris Road. . . Read More
St. John the Baptist Students to Attend Leadership Conference in DC
by Julie Crouch
Matthew Schenkel, Max Hall and Joseph Crouch, seventh graders at St. John the Baptist School of Fort Wayne have been selected to attend the Junior National Young Leaders . . . Read More
Artie was always just a shy kind of guy. He was harmless; at least that’s what some people thought. Most people have seen him riding around Waynedale on his bicycle as he kept to himself, never bothering anybody. . . Read More
Not too long ago, I set two of my friends up on a blind date with each other. It would be sufficient to say that I am no longer in the matchmaking business…but I’ll tell you the story anyway. . . Read More
If you have a 401(k) plan, reviewing your statement may not always be pleasant. During prolonged market slumps, your balance could drop month after month. And, since your 401(k) represents part of your retirement savings, you might start to have real . . . Read More