Whether you live in Waynedale or have simply passed through on Old Trail Road, it’s hard to miss the changes slowly taking place on the church building at the Prairie Grove Cemetery. . . Read More
“My goals for the next year are to search for what God would have me to do next with the experience he has given me during the past two years on this campus.” . . Read More
The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is working with several downtown restaurants to offer boxed lunches at their establishments in conjunction with its new event series Lunch on the Square.
“We wanted to encourage people to utilize downtown’s . . . Read More
Fort Wayne Community Schools will reinstate 75 teaching positions cut earlier this year when budget conditions were uncertain. With the approval of a state budget on June 30, the district’s financial picture is becoming clearer, allowing the reinstatement . . . Read More
This issue’s Did You Know is excerpted from Chapter 6 of a new book, Changed by Grace by Glenn Chesnut: How the scientific discoveries of the twentieth century tore away the supporting pillars of modern western atheism. . . Read More
“I wish I could be a teacher so I could get the whole summer off!” How often have you heard that phrase, or a variation of it? While most educators do get a break during the summer, more often than not they put in many, many extra hours while school . . . Read More
July heat spreads across our hills, tempered by a welcome breeze that ruffles through the trees. The fullness of summer is upon us. The Rose of Sharon bushes are bursting into bloom along with the blue August lilies, while on the meadows and roadsides . . . Read More
In June unknown assailants kidnapped four singles and a family of five in the northwest part of Yemen. The group consisted of a German family, two German ladies, a Korean lady, and a British man. Assailants . . Read More
“Go Max Go!” shouted Sam as his dog raced through the obstacle course. Max was the last dog to race and he was neck and neck with the leading component’s time. . . Read More
Editors Note: The Waynedale News receives an abundance of press releases and articles for each issue. Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority. We try to evaluate all submissions on a timely basis.
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The Mid-Central College Conference has selected Mark A. Pope of the University of Saint Francis as the MCC Athletic Director of the Year for 2008-09. As its selection, Pope will be the MCC’s nomination for the NAIA National Athletic Director . . . Read More
JOHN S. GRANTHAM SR., 74, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Fort Wayne. Born on January 11, 1935, his wife, Connie survives him. They had been married for 51 years.
Also surviving are his children: Shane (Jody) Grantham, Heather Grantham, Eric . . . Read More
SAMUEL J. ADKINS, 68, of New Haven, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Parkview Hospital. Born November 10, 1940, in Harold, Kentucky, he worked at Perfection Bakery and he also enjoyed gardening.
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BEATRICE “SUE” LINDLEY, 73, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born August 6, 1935, in Huntington County, she was the daughter of the late Howard “Dutch” and Hazel (Melling) Mason.
She was a nurses . . . Read More
Elmhurst Big League won the District 10 Big League tournament by beating St. Joe 8-5. The championship game was played Thursday night, July 2nd. Big League is made up of high school players ages 16-18. . . Read More
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The children of Mount Calvary Lutheran Child Care’s school-age summer program are taking the words of Genesis to heart: “The Lord commanded man to take care of the land.”
During their recent “green” week, the group collected close to . . . Read More
HOW DID THE EXPERTS FAIR?
The March 26-April 7, 2008 USA TODAY SPORTS WEEKLY had its 2008 baseball predictions. Thirteen sports writers (experts) gave their ideas on how MLB would finish. . . Read More
There are approx-imately 23 species of hydrangeas but only five are commonly sold in this area. These Japanese natives are known as big leaf, French, garden or florist quality hydrangeas. All seem to winter hardy here even though they are only rated . . . Read More
BYRON R. CARRIER, 78, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born May 25, 1931, in Fort Wayne, he earned a Masters degree in Education and served our country in the U.S. . . Read More
Mayor Tom Henry honored two long-time Foster Park residents by proclaiming July 1st John and Julia Oldenkamp Day. City Council President Tom Smith read the proclamation at Foster Park on behalf of the Mayor, who was unable to attend. . . Read More
This week’s HTYH is a continuation of Casey’s story: My sponsor said, “The only people in A.A. who don’t have sponsors are the ones who are not planning on sticking around.” . . Read More
Time is such a thief. Songs have been written about it, but when it comes to you, full-face, you are shocked. I got a notice that my 50th reunion is coming up. . . Read More
DAY BREAK
from “Song Eternal”
It is the quiet of the morning that I love, to have my morning coffee, walking in the backyard, awaiting the song of my winged friends. . . Read More
While Barrack feasted on rice worms Brother Lamb slowly reached for his catch pole with the loop at its end. This would’ve been rooster Barrack’s last meal on earth, but just as the monk was about to slip the noose around his neck the ground split . . . Read More