NEWS FROM THE HILLS
Dear Cousin,
Midsummer settles over the hills like a warm but stuffy blanket, with hot, humid days and cooler evenings. The cool of the evening — a most pleasant time of day. As twilight dims the
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Month: August 2003
MAYOR GRAHAM RICHARD
Throughout my time as your Mayor, I have worked to run the City like a business. Providing excellent City services in a fiscally conservative way remains a top goal – one we are achieving. My commitment
FROM THE DESK OF SENATOR DAVID LONG
I’ve written several articles recently about summer trips our family has taken in recent years. As previously noted, Melissa and I are committed to showing our boys (now 16 and 11) the United
COUNCILMAN’S CORNER
During the last couple of weeks I’ve received many telephone calls about the massive infestation of mosquitoes on the south side of Fort Wayne. There’s no question in my mind that the mosquito
WAYNEDALE WOODS AND WATERS—OUR GREAT OUTDOORS
If you know of any ANTI-HUNTING groups or persons that are infiltrating our Waynedale schools to distribute anti-hunting literature, contact The Waynedale News immediately. Especially be on the lookout
SMOKE ON THE WIND
ATTITUDES OF LIFE
One early morning at a pow wow, a friend of mine was doing a pipe ceremony, praying to The Creator a gratitude prayer for our many blessings. ‑When the smoke rose from the sacred
KAMPFIRE KOOKIN’
BOY SCOUT BREAKFAST PIE
1 can sliced potatoes (drain & save liquid)
1 small can mushrooms (drain & save liquid)
4 green onions (chopped)
1 medium green pepper (chopped)
8 eggs (break into bowl
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/20/2003
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2003 AMERICAN HEART WALK
The 2003 Northeast Indiana American Heart Walk will be held September 13, 2003 at IPFW Campus. Registration will be at 8am with the walk starting
WAYNEDALE VETERANS’ NEWS
“HELP!”
Those are the words coming from the Commander at Post #296 in Fort Wayne. As many of you know, Post #296 was submerged in water about 18 inches deep as a result of the flooding
WAYNEDALE MILITARY NEWS
Coast guard Cadet Joshua K. Drysdale, son of Army Command Sgt. Maj. and Mrs. John K. Drysdale of Strongsville, Ohio, and grandson of Tom Elsch of Fort Wayne, and grandson of Janet E. Lengerich of Geneva,
AMERICAN LEGION POST 241 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Congratulations to the Recipients!
A group of college students were honored on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at American Legion Post 241, Bluffton Road. The Scholarship Committee presented 7 college sophomores
HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH
Last week’s Here’s To Your Health concluded with Doctor B’s opinions, solution and treatment for the disease of chronic alcoholism. This week is the first in a series of articles
AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER
When our trip first started, I didn’t think we would ever get there. Five girls and two leaders cramped into an Excursion with enough luggage for an entire year and enough food to feed an army;
MAE JULIAN
Dear Readers,
My mom and dad raised seven kids. All seven of us had two to four children. Most had two. My siblings and I have often lamented the fact that we grew up in such a large family, but
FIELD OF DREAMS FOR THE DISTRICT 10 CHAMPS
It is the dream of every Little Leaguer to someday play in the Little League World Series, Williamsport, PA. While the Elmhurst 11&12 year old All-Stars didn’t make it to Williamsport, they
VICTOR H. HOOPENGARDNER, 69
Victor H. Hoopengardner, 69, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, August 9, 2003 at his residence. Born December 3, 1933 in Fort Wayne, he was a 1952 graduate of Elmhurst High School and was a Mfg. Manager
ANNABELLE D. ANDERSON, 85
Annabelle D. Anderson, 85, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne she was a receptionist for Dr. R.F. Wilhelm and a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 437
DONNA J. HENRY, 80
Donna J. Henry, 80, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Her parents were Skyler Neff and Edith (Shultz)
WHAT CAUSES STOCK PRICES TO MOVE?
We deal with quite a few mysteries in everyday life. Why does it always seem to rain on the weekend? Why does ice cream have to be high in fat? Why do we get so many credit card applications? And, for
AT THE MOVIES WITH KASEY BUTCHER
When I first saw previews for Seabiscuit, starring Toby McGuire (Spider-Man), Jeff Bridges (The Contender), Chris Cooper (Adaptation), and William H. Macy (Door to Door), I laughed pretty hard. I found
CLASSIFIEDS 8/20/2003
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
HOMETOWN VIEWS
Oooooohhh I just have to tell you, Bertha and her Tubby Hubby are on vacation again. Well actually they are visiting relatives up north at a lake somewhere. I think it is a secluded area because I asked
SOMETHING IN THE WATER AT AVALON
There must be something in the water at Avalon Pool. In the last 27 years Avalon Swim Team has pulled out a victory at the City Swim Championship a total of 13 times. The diving team, coached by Amber
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REVIEW: NORFLEET READY TO TACKLE NEW SEASON
The Waynedale News talked to Elmhurst Football Coach Roosevelt Norfleet on Thursday, August 7th. Coach Norfleet was going over strategies with his coaches and the players were doing their warm-up stretches