SR MASTER SERGEANT BECKER
THE SPIRIT OF OUR MILITARY
The guest speaker for the 2003 Waynedale Memorial Day Ceremony held at Prairie Grove Cemetery following the parade, is Linda Darlene Becker. . . Read More
Dear Cousin,
The morning dawns, clear and sparkling, after days of rain and gloomy weather. We live in a green world, with leaves on the trees full and flowing. Our hills have been washed clean by the abundant moisture, and stand fresh and inviting . . . Read More
This November, a little bundle of joy will be delivered to the Butcher household—a new baby brother or SISTER. I was excited when I found out, but also a little apprehensive. . . 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
Weimaraners, I truly do love these dogs. They are so entertaining. I received a cell phone call from two incredibly loving weimaraner owners today. It seems they were on a road trip to Indianapolis today with their dogs, Garbo, Brinkley, Ethel, and . . . Read More
Betty Jean Saalfrank, 78, died Saturday, May 10, 2003 at Ossian Health Care Center. A native of Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilmer J. . . Read More
Richard W. Swank, 78, died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at S. Miami Hospital, S. Miami, Florida. A native of Yoder, Indiana, he was a planner at the design center of International Harvester. . . Read More
If you’re an investor, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of diversification. But how do you go about diversifying?
Many people think diversification is just a “numbers game.” They think that the more stocks they own, the . . . Read More
Dillard Wilcox, a resident of Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center, turned 100 on May 14, 2003. Dillard was born and raised in Robinsville, NC and moved to Fort Wayne in 1929. . . Read More
LOCAL STUDENT WRITES ABOUT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY RESIDENTS
VU graduate student Megan Roby of Fort Wayne contributed to a book about the residents of Pines Valley Retirement Communities in Valparaiso. Students in an Intermediate Composition class taught . . . Read More
Derby in LouisvilleDear Waynedale Friends,We had the big celebration of another Kentucky Derby here in Louisville. ‑As usual, many of my siblings from Waynedale came for the big day. Now, we used to go to the infield, but as we have gotten . . . Read More
YOU CAN CHANGE THE HUNTING/FISHING/TRAPPING AND OTHER WILDLIFE REGULATIONS
2003-2004 Open House Rule Change
Let Indiana’s fish and wildlife managers know what you think by attending one of the open house meetings. . . Read More
UNIT LEADERS (SCOUTMASTERS AS AN EXAMPLE)
From THE COURIER by Dr. Tom Jansen, Council Commissioner
The whole hope of the Scouting movement rests upon two assumptions: 1)That unit leaders can use the Scouting program in a manner to make a difference in . . . Read More
Growing up in Waynedale in the 1950’s the old pit was known to all as May Sand and Gravel. If you had gravel in your driveway, it probably came from the pit on Ardmore Ave. . . Read More
As a practicing Fort Wayne family dentist, I see daily the damage to health and appearance caused by the decision to smoke. My team and I stay on the leading edge of advances in dental science, but the explosive rate of advancement in all health sciences . . . Read More
On Memorial Day groups, like the American Legion Post #241 Women’s Auxiliary, raise funds for charitable activities by selling paper poppies made by disabled veterans. This bright red wildflower became a symbol of World War I after a bloody . . . Read More
Richard P. Aker, 73, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Parkview Hospital. A native of Fort Wayne, He was employed at International Harvester for 25 years. He retired in 1985. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, United Auto Workers Chapter 57, . . . Read More
To The Waynedale News Editors,
(Re: Tribute to Alan Dale Shanyfelt – April 30, 2003 – Page 7)
I want to personally thank you for the wonderful job you did.‑ Alan would have been very happy to see this.‑ . . Read More
NOTICE TO ALL BOY SCOUT TROOPSOur grounds have now been reopened for your camping projects.Shorty Geiger, Grounds KeeperVeterans’ Memorial Shrine2122 O’Day Road
FORT WAYNE WRITERS’ FORUMfor prose, poetry, and drama writers. . . . Read More
REFLECTIONS ON MEMORIAL DAY
As a boy growing up I spent many hours at my grandmother’s house. Part of that experience was learning about my family. I particularly liked talking with her about the photographs, which she kept in places of honor . . . Read More
Native Americans gathered in the town square and will do so again this month. ‑This is a good tribe of many braves, warriors of both present and past. ‑We gather so as not to ever forget the sacrifices of the men and women, our families, friends . . . Read More
Clarence Crane, 84, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at his residence. A native of Ridgway Township, Illinois he was a truck driver for Michigan Wholesalers in Fort Wayne for 12 years. . . Read More
The next few issues of “Here’s To Your Health” came from a medical doctor’s taped scientific presentation made before other professionals. The doctor’s name is Dr. B from Louisville and he’s still practicing medicine . . . Read More
(KIS KIF – Keep It Simple and Keep It Fun)
If you want to take kids fishing, it’s important to get fish on the line fast and often. Fishing can be a highly technical hobby. . . Read More