MARJORIE E. SHOMO, 90, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Hospice Home. She was born December 10, 1920 in Decatur to the late Albert and Dorothy (Peterson) Wehmeyer. . . Read More
I CAN’T WRITE;I AIN’T NO WRITER!
I have a trick to keep boys occupied when they are sitting around, “. . . doin’ nuthin’ ’cause we’re bored.” I say, “How many of you would like to write a story?” . . . Read More
On May 10, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School, Brooklyn Avenue, held its annual “Era Day” at the St. Joseph campus. Era Day is when the teachers choose a decade and present “stations” that look closely at various cultural aspects . . . Read More
For five years I lived in southern Kazakstan, walking some of the same places where Alexander Solzhenitsyn lived during his days of exile in the Soviet Gulag Archipelago. The Soviets had a decisive way of dealing with dissidents, they either killed . . . Read More
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Editors Note: The Community Calendar is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events. Although this is a free service provided please consider a $5 to $10 donation per issue to keep this service and your . . . Read More
Mayor INVITES RESIDENTS TO “Discover Fort Wayne”
Program Launched to Build Community Attachment
I know many of you are like me: born and raised right here in Fort Wayne. We feel an attachment to this community that goes beyond just loyalty . . . Read More
What is more fun and challenging than learning to speak in front of your own club? The answer—being in a speech contest that involves many clubs. Baer Field Toastmasters is proud to announce that our own Steve Walter won the Division B International . . . Read More
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether by birth, choice or mother-figure this Sunday we honor the mothers in our lives. How can one thank them enough for all they do?
Growing into my role as Robert’s mom makes me appreciate my mom all the more. . . Read More
Take Mom Outdoors on May 8thThat’s right. Mom’s big day is upon us. Plan now if you haven’t already. Here’s help.
•Take mom on a hike. Our state parks and reservoirs offer more than 600 miles of trails. . . Read More
Moss in your yard or on the patio bricks, or even on your rooftops happens because of a number of reasons. Excessive shade (especially on the north side of your roof), poor drainage, lack of fertilizer, acid soil pH and soil compaction. . . Read More
On May 1, 2011, as Pope John Paul II is beautified, the children of St. Therese Catholic Church received their first Most Holy Eucharist. Congratulations to Moncerrat Loera and all those receiving First Communion. . . Read More
On April 20, men were called to the Whitley County Court House, in 1861. Almost to the date, 150 years later, a commemoration of enlistment day for the service of the Union Army took place on Saturday, April 16, 2011. . . Read More
C – A – R – P
(The other fish meat.)
People ask me what is my favorite fish, where I go to fish, and why. All I have to do is mention C-A-R-P and I set my listeners into a fury. . . Read More
DOROTHY MAE VOGELGESANG, 86, was called to her Heavenly home Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born January 20, 1925 in Fort Wayne to the late John and Helen (Steinbacher) Hermes. . . Read More
DONALD E. HARRIS, 80 passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in Greenville, Ohio. He was born February 11, 1931 in Randolph Co., Indiana to the late Norman Monroe and Frances Marie (Morris) Harris. . . Read More
We all know that Vitamin D is a critically important component in building strong bones and strong teeth. It turns out that Vitamin D has a vast number of additional functions. . . Read More
Heidi was sitting on her bed in her big brick house on 145 Peppertree Drive in New Kingston, Pennsylvania. She was thinking about her next birthday.
She got up and ran to Mommy and asked, “Mommy, when will I be four?” . . Read More
Dave, (everybody called him Shark Boy), helped Lillie aboard Dream Weaver while his mom scurried about the main cabin putting things in order. After Lillie descended into the cabin Dave put the hatch boards in place and slid the hatch cover closed . . . Read More
The wind is sighing through the treetops, hopefully bidding the last vestige of cold rain good-bye. It has been a stormy week, with heavy rain studded with hail, and strong winds that created havoc in many places. . . Read More
To say that gas prices have really shot up is an understatement. High gas prices affect all of us, but put an extra burden on low-income persons. When gas prices go up, individuals with less income must spend a larger percentage of their resources . . . Read More
Mother’s Day will soon be here. If you’re a mother, you will (hopefully) receive thoughtful cards and gifts. But there’s one present you may eventually want to give yourself, and it’s a gift that truly does keep on giving: a . . . Read More