COMMUNITY HARVEST ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Community Harvest Food Bank is proud to announce two newly elected members to its board of directors: Danette Fitzgerald, Parkview Health; and Beth Bechdol, Ice Miller, LLP. Following is the Community
Month: February 2009
CURVES ROLLS OUT RED CARPET TO SILVERSNEAKERS!
Curves of Waynedale is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. Beginning
COLD WEATHER FUNDRAISER MAYOR HENRY TO LEAD THE PLUNGE
Polar Plunge at Mirror Lake to be one of 40 celebration events
In just a few days, brave souls and warm hearts will take an icy dip into Mirror Lake as part of the 2009 Polar Plunge to benefit Special
LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWORK CELEBRATES HEART AWARENESS MONTH
In recognition of Heart Awareness Month, Lutheran Health Network is encouraging everyone to take a proactive role in their heart health by educating them on how to reduce their risk for heart disease
ASK@COMPUTER-GENIUS.COM
So your computer is running slow and you’re thinking about having someone look at it. Before you do, here are several things to look for in a sluggish computer.
1. Does it have AOL installed? AOL
FORT WAYNE SOUTH SIDE GRAD INTERNING WITH SENATE
South Side High School graduate Steve Truong has been selected as an intern in the Indiana Senate, said Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne).
Son of Nga M. Truong of Fort Wayne, he is working with the duplicating
VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
I was honored recently to spend some time at the Indiana General Assembly. While there, I was able to meet with several Senators and Representatives, including some from our area.
Our representatives
HERE’S “CHECKLIST” FOR SURVIVING FINANCIAL CRISIS
Over the past few months, the news has been almost incomprehensible. It’s hard for many of us to make sense of the failure of major Wall Street firms and large banks and the $700 billion bailout of
STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
RE-TOOLING UNEMPLOYMENT FUND ON TO-DO LIST THIS SESSION
Despite Indiana’s ability to attract and create new jobs, layoffs and shutdowns have many fellow Hoosiers hurting. Legislators this session
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
4-YEAR-OLD EXAMPLE TO PARENTS, KIDS ON HOW TO USE 911
Named City’s first Kid Hero for emergency call after mother falls down the stairs
You might have seen the story on the news about the Fort Wayne
OTTIS JOHNSON, 82
OTTIS JOHNSON, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital. Born July 9, 1926, in Tazewell, Tenn., he was a member of Avalon Missionary Church. He was a glazer at City Glass.
RICHARD QUACKENBUSH, 58
RICHARD QUACKENBUSH, 58, of Yoder, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born September 11, 1950, in Fort Wayne, he worked as a Brick Mason at Knoblauch Masonry. He was
MARY JEAN EVERSOLE, 80
MARY JEAN EVERSOLE, 80, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday January 29, 2009, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born May 27, 1928, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Leamon Huffman and Anna Frances
AUGUST W. BLONDELL, 82
AUGUST W. BLONDELL, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born April 4, 1926, in Fort Wayne, he grew up in the Fort Wayne area. He served as
CHARLES JUNIOR BOWSER, 87
CHARLES JUNIOR BOWSER, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, February 2, 2009, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born August 7, 1921, in Kosciusko County, he was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He
ROBERT E. PLUMMER, 87
ROBERT E. PLUMMER, 87, of Warsaw, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born November 14, 1921, in Etna Green, Indiana, he was a teacher for 39 years, retiring in
TO FILE OR NOT TO FILE IRS TAX TIP
You must file a tax return if your income is above a certain level. The amount varies depending on filing status, age and the type of income you receive.
For example, a married couple both under
AT THE MOVIES WITH JUSTIN SIMS
Frost/Nixon
Like most, I believe Frost/Nixon is one of the best movies of last year. It’s up for Academy Award for Best Picture and until recently seemed to be the frontrunner (recently passed by
BLOCKS=BABIES
One day Lila was at school. Her best friend Laura was playing with blocks. Lila said, “Laura may I join you?” And Laura said, “Sure.” All the sudden Zoe (pronunciation Zo-ey) jumped into the
THINK SPRING!
While Valparaiso and Chesterton, Indiana was recently hit with a “lake-effect” snow storm totaling 25 inches of fresh snow, we were in the cool greenhouses filling pots with soil (Metro Mix) in
BUCKETS GOT A HOLE IN IT
A few years back I remember seeing a television special about a group of stock market investors. I can’t remember if they represented different companies or different nationalities but they were sitting
FORT WAYNE DERBY GIRLS TO HOST NO COAST DERBY GIRLS FROM LINCOLN, NE
The Fort Wayne Derby Girls will host their 2nd double-header bout of the 2009 season on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum against the No Coast Derby Girls from Lincoln,
SMOKE ON THE WIND
TALKING
In my sleep I sometimes utter words when awake I don’t understand. I do know, however, that they are from a time and place when peace was a way of life throughout this land.
Black, Red, Yellow
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Quality service, responsible rates.
Tree removal, trimming/pruning, stump grinding.
Free estimates.
Storm cleanups.
Fully insured.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2/18/2009
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