YOUR CLASSIFIED HERE!Classifieds are $20 for first 25 words50 cents per word after.Stop by The Waynedale News office or email news@waynedalenews.comClassifieds . . . . . Read More
After Dave and the monk sold the freshly caught fish and lobsters, the sun dropped behind the horizon and they headed for the boat shack. When the last ferryboat disappeared, so too did the police in their white uniforms, and once they had departed, . . . Read More
The biggest challenge of teaching steel pan percussion was, “getting the students to the point where they don’t have to look at the drum to play it,” said Michael Horan, seven-year music instructor at Kekionga Middle School. . . Read More
Aboite New Trails (“ANT”) announces a $25,000 pledge over three years from Do it Best Corp. The Do it Best Corp. commitment goes through 2013 and will help to complete the Make the Connection initiative, which now needs only 2.5 more trail . . . Read More
Our story began two weeks ago. A boy named Mario was born into an Italian family. His father was a famous violinist and wanted Mario to also study the violin. Mario, at five, did not want anything to do with the violin. . . Read More
Wow! The new year is upon us and it is my birthday month. Yes, I celebrate the whole month.
Why? you may ask. Well, my birthday is the last day of January and I just think it is good and proper and a heck of a lot of fun to have a birthday month. . . Read More
Please help us to assist Shelby Gruss and her family with financial needs resulting from her recent tragic accident. Shelby is a senior at Bishop Luers High School and is currently on the girl’s basketball team and has been involved in softball, . . . Read More
The History Center recently acquired two rare, pre-1865 Fort Wayne Police Department badges for its collection, thanks to the efforts of retired police officer James Stahl and the History Center staff. . . Read More
WHEN NOT TO USE VINTAGE FABRIC-PART TWO
19th century silk
Ahh the Victorian Age, the mid-to late 1800s! Think Scarlett O’Hara and her lavish ball gowns. Think of the Victorian crazy quilt craze that peaked in the last quarter of the century. . . Read More
While at Fort Knox with Chaplain Challman, I was part of the Armor Corps. When my orders for Vietnam came through, I was reassigned to the Military Police. Chaplain Challman gave me some simple advice on the day we parted company. . . Read More
Happy BirthdayBoy Scouts of America
The BSA turns 100 years old next month and there are celebrations galore planned all over this land. I won’t go into their history but you can bet they have helped make history and have been a big asset to this . . . Read More
Continued From Last Issue: December 16, 2009
Editor’s Note: Dr. Dennis E. Hensley earned six combat medals, including the Bronze Star, for service as a noncommissioned officer in the U. S. . . Read More
FRANK CARMEN MANGONA, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Hospice Home. Born March 1, 1921, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Santa (Puglia) Mangona. . . Read More
Come on all you Bishop Luers fans, and all basketball fans, as well! We’ve got a WIN-WIN fundraiser deal that you’re absolutely going to love! As a coach for the Bishop Luers girl’s basketball team, I’d like to ask you for a . . . Read More
Elmhurst Little League has been in existence for over 55 years and continues to provide a safe and family friendly environment where children ages 4 to 16 can learn the value of citizenship, good sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun. . . Read More
RONALD D. COUNSELLER, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Hospice Home. Born on April 11, 1927, in Fort Wayne, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from C. . . Read More
JUDITH K. MORGAN, 67, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, December 7, 2009. Born November 23, 1942, in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker.
Her family includes her children, Scott P. . . Read More
THELMA MARCILE (NOLL) KELSEY ALEXANDER, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Parkview Hospital. She was born February 10, 1925, in Adams County, daughter of the late William M. . . Read More
MARY ELLEN MASON, 83, of Fort Wayne, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at home. Born February 24, 1926, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Royce Rex and Martha Ellen (Smith) Rider. . . Read More
MARZEE YVONNE LENWELL, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at her residence. Born September 6, 1928, in Bluffton, she retired from Navistar as a secretary in 1996. . . Read More
Riverbend Health Care & Rehab, 7519 Winchester Road, is boasting about their “Rehab To Home” Program. The Therapy Team at Riverbend will assist you or your loved one in quickly regaining independence so that the goal of returning to . . . Read More
When not to use vintage fabric
Happy New Year to all and may your quilting time bring you peace and relaxation.
Your quilt is in need of fabric replacement. Some vintage fabrics disintegrate for a reason and should not be used. . . Read More
DAVID L. MENDENHALL, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Heritage Park Healthcare. Born on May 12, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Mr. Mendenhall was a U.S. Navy veteran, then worked as a Military Tech at the Indiana Air National Guard. . . . Read More
MY CREEDTo live as gently as I can;To be, no matter where, a man;To take what comes of good or illAnd cling to faith and honor still;To do my best, and let that standThe record of my brain and hand;And then, . . . Read More