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DR. SEUSS READER’S INVITED TO WAYNEDALE AREA SCHOOLS

March 8, 2006 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

It was Read Across America Day at local schools across Fort Wayne, the state of Indiana and the nation on Thursday, March 2.

In attendance to read to local students at Indian Village and Waynedale Elementary Schools were: FWCS Superintendent-Dr. Wendy Robinson, School Board-President Geoff Paddock, City Councilman-Tom Hayhurst, Fort Wayne Fire Chief-Bruce Walker, CEO of Vera Bradley-Pat Miller, Wayne District Area Manager-Dan Bickel and many more.

March 2, 2006 was Doctor Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday.

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