COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/6/2003
CHURCH BAZAAR
The Waynedale United Methodist Women are beginning preparations for their November 1st bazaar. Table rental is $20 each for 6-foot tables. Call Bronna Beth Bowling for more information at 747-3541.
GARAGE SALE
Don’t forget the BIG Arrow Drive Association Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, August 8th and 9th. We’re located just off Engle Road near Bluffton Road.
ELMHURST CLASS OF 1953 LIST OF LOST PERSONS
Elmhurst Class of 1953 Reunion will be held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at the Mizpah Shrine Ballroom. Call Martha Walker Imler at 639-6560, Stuart Trainer at 459-0953, or Flora Reed Bonfiglio at 483-1227 for reservations. We still need addresses for: Nila McCartney Fox, Larry Curtis, Marlene Hamilton Kamin, Joyce Knepper Kinzie, Nancy McSwane Carl, Melvin Polly, Arlene Weible Gran, Carol Woods Coon, and Beverly Nichols Buckmaster.
PRAIRIE HIKES
Prairies were a prominent feature of Indiana in the past. Since they turned out to be such good farmland, very few are left now. The restored prairies at Fox Island and Metea County Parks can give you an idea of the beauty and diversity of this ecosystem. Take a walk through the prairie in full bloom with Education Director Bob Dispenza and find out more about the special plants that live there and how prescribed burning allows them to survive. Meet at the Fox Island Nature Center on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 3pm. Meet at Metea County Park parking lot near the pond on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 3pm. Bring insect repellent and $2 for the hike fee. Call 449-3180 to reserve your space.
BLUEBIRDS PRE-K PROGRAM
Join naturalist Christian Schult in discovering all there is to know about the amazing Eastern Bluebird. He will be working with pre-K children on bird facts and flight patterns. Don’t forget to dress for the weather. A short hike and craft will be included when searching Fox Island for the Eastern Bluebird on Thursday, August 14, 2003 from 10am to 11am and again from 2pm to 3pm and the cost is $2 per child.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS (BLUEBIRDS)
Join Naturalist Jodi Leamon for a talk on the Bluebirds of our area and the monitoring program going on at both Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Road and at Metea Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Leo, Indiana. Coffee, juice, and doughnuts will be provided, a bird watching hike will be offered after the presentation. The cost is $3 per person. Please RSVP to save a spot at 449-3180 on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 3pm and on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 4pm.
SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP
Who: ArtSource
What: Learn to paint florals on fabric, choice of silk scarf, stretched silk ring, or canvas bag – pattern provided
When: August 23rd, 2pm to 5pm
Where: 2812 Lower Huntington Road
Cost: $25 per person – families welcomed
Info: Call Karen Starn at 747-9834 or ArtSource Gallery at 447-8550 to register
BE A STAR ON WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS
Come on down to the Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aerie #248, 4940 Bluffton Road and see yourself on the BIG 42-inch screen. Bring a tape and record yourself performing Karaoke.
DIVINE SERVICE
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to our Wednesday evening Divine Service at 7:30pm. For more information call 747-0713.
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’43
The CCHS Class of ’43 will hold its 60th reunion on September 13, 2003 at American Legion Post #82 on Harris Road – Any further information please call Jeanne Lauer at 747-4567 or Gloria Cox at 471-3146 or Phyllis Klug at 747-4457. This will be a buffet and the cost will be $25 per person.
FORT WAYNE ARTSOURCE
(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)
2812 Lower Huntington Road Waynedale 260-447-8550
E-mail address: FWArtsource@aol.com
GALLERY HOURS: GALLERY OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Sundays: CLOSED
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 12noon to 5pm
Wednesdays: 12noon-8pm
Thursdays: 12noon-8pm
Fridays: 12noon-5pm
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
STONEWARE VASES, MUGS, AND BOWLS BY CHRIS JOHNSON WILL BE FEATURED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
FORT WAYNE WRITER’S FORUM
For prose, poetry, and drama writers. Talkabouts, share, network. Tuesday, August 5, at 7pm, at the Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. For information: Call Trudy at 260-482-9362.
CHRISTKINDEL MARKT OF FORT WAYNE – ATTENTION ALL AREA ARTISANS!
A new Fort Wayne venue to exhibit and sell your wares. We are looking for artists looking for a venue to sell their top quality handmade gift and holiday items, toys, tree ornaments, and pottery. Freimann Square November 29 – November 30, 2003. For more information or to reserve your market stand, call 260-747-2592 or 260-432-6495. Christkindel Markt, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.
WAYNEDALE NUDISTS TO MEET
The Waynedale Nudist Club – TANNIN’ BOTTOM – will be meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 6:14pm. Please bring a ‘warm’ dish to share with others. Servers are again asked to wear aprons, PLEASE! Remember what happened last time; we had to throw out a lot of salad. – Again there will be no hot drinks or hot desserts served. Congratulations to our new President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
LIVING ON LESS INCOME
The United States continues to see a downturn in the economy and families are facing challenging financial situations. Continual company buyouts, downsizing, and closures place a real strain on family finances. Families can work together to make it through these times. Resources are available from the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service to assist with this time of change. Visit the Allen County website www.ces.purdue.edu/allen and the Consumer and Family Science page to visit a website titled “Living on Less”. Publication topics include When Your Income Drops, Managing Your Credit, and Talking to Your Family. Visit the Purdue University website at extension.purdue.edu/Pages/default.aspx for additional information on stretching the budget.
TEAMSTER RETIREE LOCAL 714 ANNUAL PICNIC
Teamster Retiree’s Local 714 will hold their annual picnic Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 1pm in the Franke Park Pavilion. Bring your drinks; come early and stay late.
FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR BIRD OBSERVATION BUILDING
The bird observation building at Fox Island is a peaceful place to observe nature. The park needs volunteers to keep this building open for visitors, feed the birds, and perform very light maintenance duties such as cleaning bird feeders and bird baths. There is also a working beehive for visitors to enjoy. Relax with a book while visitors troll in and out, help children with crafts, or help them identify the animals they can see. The level of interaction is up to you. Hours are flexible and weekday workers are especially needed. Please contact Jodi Leamon at 449-3184.
SUMMER STREET PARTY
Grace St. John’s United Church of Christ and the Harrison Hill Neighborhood Association have joined forces for the first annual Summer Street Party. This event will take place on Saturday, along with a great picnic dinner of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, salads and homemade cookies, there will also be entertainment, games and activities, and a visit from the Fire Department and Police Department. The Health Department will also have a tent set up with free testing for lead poisoning and other health information.
Karaoke will be available from 2-4pm and dancing from 5-7pm. There will be a moonwalk, dunk tank, bungi run, face painting, golf, and much more. There will be no fees for any games, activities or food. We will also have special guests to share in the fun. Dinger from the Wizards and Icee from the Komets will be roaming the area for pictures and handshakes.
Donations will be accepted with proceeds being used to help a neighbor in need paint their house. Any proceeds past the cost of the painting will be used to help the flood victims of our area. We would like to thank Klaehn’s Funeral Home and Hartley’s Restaurant for their generous food donations that make it possible for this event to be free to the public.
This is a great community-wide event. This was planned to spread the news that the Southside of Fort Wayne is a great place to live.
For further information, please contact Re. Julia Goodall at 745-4951 or 745-8012. She can also be reached by e-mail at revjulia@aol.com.
AIR RIFLE/.22 RIFLE TRAINING OFFERED THIS FALL
Air Rifle will meet at the Allen County Fairgrounds Wednesday evenings, beginning September 3, 2003. It will meet for a total of 10 weeks. Time will be from 6-8pm. Equipment will be furnished. Registration fee will be $20 per member. Air Rifle is open to all youth in grades 3-12. There is a maximum registration of 12 participants.
.22 Rifle will meet at the Concordia Lutheran High School Wednesday evenings, beginning in October. Time will be from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Equipment will be furnished. Registration fee will be $20 per member. .22 Rifle will be open to all youth in grades 5-12. There is a maximum registration of 30 participants. Anyone interested in additional information about either of these 4-H shooting sports should contact the Extension Office at 481-6826, August 9th from 2pm to 7pm at Grace St. John’s United Church of Christ, 4120 S. Webster Street, Fort Wayne. This is a free event open to the public.
65TH ANNUAL POE FIREMAN’S FESTIVAL
The Poe Community Volunteer Fire Department of Poe, Indiana will be celebrating its 65th Annual Fireman’s Festival, August 22nd and 23rd, 2003.
Activities will start Friday, August 22nd at 5:30pm with a Benefit Auction with items donated by area merchants and the community featuring a handmade quilt 90×110 of Embroidery Antique Roses with throw pillows to match made by the Poe Community Ladies. There will also be bingo and a variety of games with food and refreshments available.
Saturday schedule will include backyard volleyball at 9am, horseshoes at 10am, waterball competition at 12noon (signup at 11am), chicken BBQ dinner from 11am to 7pm, Euchre tournament from 12noon till 3pm, kiddie tractor pull at 2pm, New Haven Alumni Band performing at 4pm, Waynedale LTD Dancers at 5:30pm raffle drawing at 10pm, and dance to the Bel Airs 50”s style from 8pm to 11pm. Both days will feature Pork & Sauerkraut – Food – Beer Tent – Kids Games – Bingo – Country Store – Carmel Corn – Elephant Ears – Refreshments – Moon Walk with a free kids drawing every hour. Plenty of Free Parking available – bring the whole family. We’re located in Poe, Indiana, where Winchester Road and Yoder Road cross.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE
The Most Precious Blood Rosary Society is renting table(s) now for the November 1, 2003 Christmas Craft Boutique. For choice position place, rent your table(s) now. For more information call Millie 422-8766, Teresa 385-4565 or Jeannette at 422-5870.
CHURCH BAZAAR
Who: Bethel United Methodist Church
What: Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 8, 2003 from 9am to 3pm. Lunch served from 11am to 1pm.
Where: 8405 Lima Road
Cost: Table Rental at $25 per table
Info: Call Kathy Smith at 497-0018 or church office at 489-3651
NIGHT HIKE AT FOX ISLAND
Fox Island is rich in history and natural beauty. It also has clear starlit and moon lit skies at night. Join an Allen County Parks’ Naturalist as we explore the past, present, and future of the park while learning about nocturnal animals and celestial objects overhead on a summer night hike. Dress for the weather – we won’t let a little rain stop us. Flashlights are optional, and will not be used on the hike. Insect repellent needed! Meet at the Nature Center at Fox Island on Friday, August 15 at 8:30pm. Fee is $2 per person. Call 449-3180 to reserve your space.
FAMILY REUNION HELD IN WAYNEDALE
Mildred McNamara, 92, Beaty Avenue and a resident of Waynedale since 1981, was recently visited by her sister, Norma Boeckel, of Southbury, Connecticut. A family reunion was held at Wendy’s July 14th. Attending were Doyle and Linda Kuhn, David Kuhn, Jeffery, Nancy, Nathalie, and Christopher Kuhn, Kent, Julie, and Tyler Phillips, and Kay Lease, all of Fort Wayne; Linda McNamara of Payne, Ohio; Arline Woosley of Kansas; Norma Boeckel of Southbury, Connecticut and guest of honor, Mildred McNamara of Waynedale. After enjoying a meal and strawberries and shortcake, copies of The Christy Family History were distributed to family members. A good time was had by all who attended.
Jeffery A. Kuhn
WAYNEDALE STUDENT EARNS PERFECT SCORE ON A.C.T. ASSESSMENT
Canterbury School proudly announces that High School Senior, Ben Fisher, has received notification that he earned a perfect score of 36 on his ACT Assessment. The ACT Assessment is a national college admission and placement examination. The national average ACT composite score for 2002 was 20.8. It is the college entrance exam, which is required by more four-year colleges than any other. Ben, the son of Bill Fisher, Dean of Christian Faith and Life at Huntington College and Ramona, a religion teacher at Canterbury School, is the first Canterbury student to achieve a perfect ACT score. Canterbury School congratulates Ben on this significant achievement.
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS SCHOUWEILER PLANETARIUM ANNOUNCES CLASSES
In two sessions learn to find and follow Mars’ wandering among the stars this summer and fall. Explore Mars’ lore in myth and culture. Classes will meet in the Schouweiler Planetarium in Achatz Hall of Science on the end side of campus off Leesburg Road. Weather permitting, outside observing will be conducted from the rooftop observing deck. If the weather is uncooperative on both the 5th and 12th, the instructor will negotiate with the class an additional, optional, no charge August observing night. The classes are open to the community. The cost is $35 for adults and $10 for youth. Young people grades 6 and higher are welcome if registered with an adult. Please inquire as to suitability for younger interested students. Call the Planetarium Office at 760-434-3278 to register.
WAYNEDALE STUDENT DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF AT LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Ryan Shaffer of Koester Drive, a student scheduled for summer graduation from Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis, has distinguished himself by passing two of the automobile professional competency examinations administered by the prestigious National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ACE). Mr. Shaffer passed the examinations for suspension and steering and for brakes. A graduate of Elmhurst High School in Waynedale, he has been studying in LTI’s automotive technology program. There are eight examinations offered in the ASE automobile series. Passage of the examinations lays the groundwork for ASE certification, which requires two years of hands-on experience in the field for which the examination is given. Because of the depth of their studies, LTI Students receive one year of credit toward the two-year work requirement. Passage of the examination while still in school enhances a student’s future employability and salary potential, reports Allen R. Sort, executive director of LTI’s Indianapolis campus.
MINSTRELS SHOW CHOIR CAMP HELD IN WAYNEDALE
The Bishop Luers High School Minstrels Show Choir Camp will be held from August 4th through August 8th, 2003 from 9:30am to 11:30am. The camp will be held in the Bishop Luers gym for 1st through 8th graders. Cost is $35, which includes a camp T-shirt. Come and enjoy a week full of fun, friendship, music and dance, topped off with an awards ceremony and a final performance for the parents. Registration forms are in the Bishop Luers front office or call Bishop Luers at 456-1261.
S.E. AREA PARTNERSHIP/OTHERS PLAN “SOUTHEAST AREA FAMILY CELEBRATION”
The South East Area Partnership along with South Side Business Group, Fellowship Missionary Church, Scott’s Foods and South Side Kiwanis Club plan “Southeast Area Family Celebration: Lighting the Way for the Future in the Southeast,” August 2, from 12noon-4pm at McMillen Park. Admission to the family-oriented event is free and food may be purchased at a minimal fee.
The Family Celebration will include free games, door prizes, entertainment, clowns, and food. McMillen pool will be open; use is free to those registered at the celebration (children must register with an adult). In addition, the event will feature special guest appearances by the Fort Wayne police and fire departments; police motorcycles and amphibian unit, and fire department ladder truck will be showcased. A live D.J. will provide music.
The event is a community outreach effort focused on providing families on Fort Wayne’s historic south side an opportunity to spend time together.
The South Side Business Group is committed to providing a safe and healthy business environment, which meets the economic needs of the south side of Fort Wayne and southern Allen County through a proactive focus on economic growth and development.
SEAP is a group of Southeast Neighborhood Associations that helps one another make neighborhoods a safe, happy and clean environment to raise families. SEAP fosters cooperation between businesses, churches, and neighborhoods, so that by everyone sharing and caring for our neighborhoods, anything and everything is possible.
There are opportunities for businesses to contribute to the event. Organizations interested in participating by sponsoring game booths, donating food or prizes, or volunteering their time to assist at the event may call Rick Bender, president, SSBG, 744-1281 or Mike Bynum, president, SEAP, 447-9168.
WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC IN THE PARK
In conjunction with the Waynedale area businesses and the local neighborhood associations, we come together with pride to support our Waynedale community on Saturday, August 30, 2003 from 10am to 2pm at Waynedale Memorial Park. Go 2 blocks west of the Waynedale Post Office or you may also reach the park from Lower Huntington Road by turning south on Elzey Street or Beaty Avenue.
Come on out and enjoy visiting with old friends while making new ones. There will be food, beverages, door prizes, games, and prizes for the children along with a moon walk and a fantastic clown to entertain the young at heart. OFFICER WILEY (OUR WAYNEDALE MARSHAL) WILL BE THE DJ.
We are in need of donations like: monetary for food, gift items and or certificates. Please help us bring together our community for an old fashioned PICNIC ON THE GREEN.
Cheryl Connett-747-5272, Beulah Stoker-747-6305, Renee Haugh-747-1811
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