South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
Mayor Looks for Heart Warming Stories of Those Who Went the Extra Mile to Help During the Ice Storm
During the December ice storm that left thousands of Fort Wayne residents without power, some for many days, Mayor Tom Henry continued to ask citizens to check on their neighbors to help ensure no
Coalition Recommends Patience For Colds & Runny Noses
What do sinusitis, most sore throats, bronchitis, runny noses and the regular cold have in common? They are upper respiratory tract infections usually caused by viruses that can’t be cured with antibiotics. Yet, each year, health care
On October 7, 2008, my good friend, Attorney Lee Eilbacher, and I left on a trip to China that was to last for three weeks. Lee and I made the trip as volunteers for ‘Global Volunteers,’ an Organization which assembled individuals to travel to China to teach conversational English to Chinese
One day, old Vance N. Betty walked past a church. People were holding up signs, which read, “Help Saint Mary’s Church. Help… help… donate money… Saint Mary’s Church…” So, Vance N. Betty thought to himself, I am Catholic… maybe I could donate some
Bishop Luers and Casa D’Angelo present. Luers Spirit at Casa, Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the 3402 Fairfield location. First seating is 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. second seating is 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Dinner will be served by Luers teachers, coaches and friends. Adult tickets $7.50: choice of
Maplewood Elementary School staff have a variety of methods for instilling the joy and wonder of reading to students. The Book-It Program and the Rockin’ Reader Program are encouraging parents to read to their children for 20 minutes everyday. A unique approach is to encourage students to read
Top priorities include continuing job creation and protecting education funding
Pres. Pro Tempore David Long (R-Fort Wayne), Sens. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) and Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne) returned to the statehouse for the first week of the 2009 legislative session. Area senators agreed the focus this
With another large snowfall on the way, area residents will break out their snow shovels and salt to clear out driveways and sidewalks. The American Heart Association warns that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems, however, the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling
Although it sounds strange, you may encounter situations in which you have to accept money even if you’d rather not. Such is the case with required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA, 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. But thanks to recent legislation, you
Bills aimed at eliminating township government are expected to be introduced during this year’s session of the Indiana General Assembly.
I would like to take this opportunity to explain the many unique services we perform at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office, and the reasons these services
MAINTAINING BALANCED BUDGET KEY TO INDIANA’S WEATHERING THE STORM
Let’s not become shortsighted in this long session of Indiana General Assembly.
SCHOOL PAYMENT DELAYS.
MAJOR CUTS IN EDUCATION FUNDING.
INMATES FREED EARLY TO SAVE MONEY.
These are all headlines from recent newspapers
MAYOR HENRY SEEKS STORIES ABOUT NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS DURING ICE STORM
Looks for Heart Warming Stories of Those Who Went the Extra Mile to Help
During the December ice storm that left thousands of Fort Wayne residents without power, some for many days, I asked citizens to check on their neighbors
Before Christmas the Waynedale Green Alliance performed a walkability audit on Bluffton Road. It didn’t turn out too well. Most of us who have lived in Waynedale for decades know the dangers of walking or biking there.
Fort Wayne is doing a lot to go in the right direction when it comes to producing
BARBARA S. AUER, 83, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Indianapolis, and worked as a Security Consultant for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company for 15 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church and Fort Wayne Chapter
MERL MELVIN LECHLITNER SR. age 90 of Mishawaka died at 2:36 a.m. on Sunday, January 04, 2009 at the home of his grandson, Glen and Dawn Lechlitner of rural Williamsport.
Merl was born on September 4, 1918. He was the son of Jasper and Dora Walker Lechlitner. He was a 1936 graduate of Bristol High School
HELEN J. LIPKEY, 87, of Uniondale, died Thursday, January 1, 2009. Born June 5, 1921, in Wells County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Kumfer and Alena (Faus) Kumfer Parker. She was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Uniondale.
Surviving are her
CATHERINE E. “KATIE” POLLEY, 92, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, January 8, 2009, at her son’s home. Born April 18, 1916, in Warren, Ohio, she was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She worked at Wayne Paper Box, Flashfold, and as a baker and custodian at Fort Wayne Community
OLD THROAT
There was a young Indian brave who always wanted to play and be accepted by the other young braves. The games of horsemanship were his favorite. His pony he named Autumn, for he had all the beauty and magic of the season.
He learned when he was very young to listen to the sounds around
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting over 1000 acres of wetlands southwest of Fort Wayne, offers interesting and informative nature events this winter. All are free and open to the community.
Exciting Evening Nature Programs:
Monday, January 26, 7:00-8:30 pm
“Salamanders
During January and February, people start wondering what they should do with their poinsettia plant. The answer varies depending on what you expect from your plant. Poinsettias have the capabilities of growing all year long and, also blooming again next winter. But this growing process is only interesting
FRIAR ENTERPRISES
Call us for all of your snow removal, landscape maintenance, lawn mowing, landscaping, bobcat service, dump truck service, estate cleanup and all types of hauling/cleanup work.
We also deliver all types of landscape materials, boulders and driveway stone.
Serving the
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MONSON CHAPEL U.M.C. BREAKFAST
What: All You Can Eat Breakfast
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
Today, with all the stresses of Christmas over, and with you perhaps finding yourselves without a project, I have an urgent suggestion to make.
Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. I have thought this over many times, wondering why people
JUST ONE REQUEST
Dear Master for this coming year
Just one request I bring:
I do not pray for happiness,
Or any earthly thing—
I do not ask to understand
The way Thou leadest me,
But this I ask: Teach me to do
The thing that pleaseth Thee.
I want to know Thy guiding voice
To walk with Thee each
Indiana Attorney General-Elect Greg Zoeller has named his transition team that is assisting him in reviewing the current operations of the Office, its structure and ways to provide greater service to the public and to the governmental entities the Attorney General represents.
“It’s an honor