Dear Cousin,
In the beginning, when God created the world and all it contained, he saw that it was good. He made the animal kingdom, the fish of the sea, and the fowl of the air. . . Read More
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir has been in existence for 30 years, inviting people from kindergarten through high school to join with them. Founded in 1973 under the direction of Jocelyn Basse, FWCC now is directed by Fred Meads and has grown . . . Read More
EASY BOY SCOUT TUNA CASSEROLE (UGH? or WOWZERS?)
1 can tuna fish packed in water (drained)
1 can concentrated mushroom soup
1/2 soup can water
1/2 soup can milk
1 (6-oz.) . . Read More
The first trading in this area was the French hunter befriending the Indians for the fur business. The region was abounding with deer, wild turkey, bobcat, wolf, rattlesnake, beaver, otter, pheasant, squirrel, and raccoon. . . Read More
Helen Ilo Jackson Schmeling, 80, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Woodview Health Care Center. She was a homemaker, a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, and a “Servant of the Lord”. . . Read More
Walter Hammer, 91, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at his daughter’s residence in Enon, Ohio. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a carpenter for Irmscher & Sons for over 25 years. . . 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
Raymond L. Hoffman, 69, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Parkview Hospital. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he was a Compliance Officer with the U.S. Department of Labor (wage and hour division) and retired in 2003 after 43 years. . . Read More
The annual Miami District Fall Camporee held the weekend of October 3, 4, and 5, presented a great opportunity for the Scouts. Troop 344 arrived in New Haven, Indiana on Friday evening and set up camp in a dark, rainy, windy, and cold park. . . Read More
If you’ve owned your home for many years, the chances are pretty good that it’s increased in value – perhaps substantially. However, even if that’s the case, don’t assume that it will continue appreciating to the point . . . Read More
AMERICAN LEGION POST 241
New Weekly Kitchen Menu Luncheon Specials Served From 11am to 1pmStop in and have one of their “Home Cooked” and delicious lunches from 11am to 1:30pm daily Monday through Friday.Food . . Read More
Near the corner of Old Trail and Bluffton Road, next to the Fort Wayne Conservation Club, stands the oldest American Indian structure in the Midwest.
The Chief Jean Baptist Richardville House has been getting a face lift. . . Read More
Staff and residents of Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center joined in some Halloween fun with a scarecrow contest on Friday, October 17th. Each department/shift entered a scarecrow. First, second, and third prize winners were as follows: 1st . . . Read More
Plans are moving forward for installation of the new directional traffic signals at the Lower Huntington Road-Bluffton Road intersection! Hopefully that much needed signal upgrade will be completed as soon as City Council just passed a “prior . . . Read More
BONDS OF LOVE AND RESPECT
Feather in the Wind was in the Navy, stationed in SanDiego, California, when I was in SanFrancisco in the Air Force, ready to be shipped out to Chitose Air Base at Hokaido, Japan. . . Read More
Here’s To Your Health has already paid tribute to many doctors who heavily influenced Alcoholics Anonymous, and this week I will quote another doctor: “It was from Bill Wilson that I heard the need for alcoholics to hit bottom, of the necessity . . . Read More
Studies show that children who receive an education in music perform better in math and science than those who do not. That being said, I don’t think rock-and-roll was the genre of music that researchers had in mind. . . Read More
Robert L. Thurber, Sr. 90, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at his Fort Wayne residence. Born in Allen County, he was a past member of Waynedale Lions Club, and was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. . . Read More
There’s No Friend Like An Old Friend
Dear Waynedalers,
I think I was about in the 4th grade when I first met Nancy Lee. She lived on Ideal Avenue and we became friends when I sat behind her at some event being presented in the old Waynedale School . . . Read More
Deer season is right around the corner. Make it a safe season when you go into the woods and as the Boy Scouts say, “BE PREPARED.” That means be prepared for anything. . . Read More
In the last issue of The Waynedale News, while researching Ed Noble’s history column, I speculated there might have been a grist mill where Rogers Formal Wear & Tubby’s Ribs now sit at Broadway and Bluffton Roads. . . Read More
Stephen Felicichia of Troop 344 was inducted into the rank of Eagle Scout on October 14, 2003. Scoutmaster Bob Rainwaters convened the Court of Honors, with the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. . . Read More
Reflections on All Saints’ Day And Election Day
“For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. . . Read More
Paul Rykard, 63, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at his Fort Wayne residence. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he worked for 31 years at Fort Wayne Phelps Dodge coordinating the safety program. . . Read More
BOOKS NOW AVAILABLEAutographed copies of my new book, HOW TO EAT A WILD GREEN PANCAKE and other humorous tales, will be available for purchase from 9am to 5pm on November 3rd and 4th at The Waynedale News office, 2700 Lower Huntington Road. . . Read More