“I’m scared,” said Blinky, the lighting bug. He shook with fear. “Something is wrong with my tail-light. It won’t shine anymore.”
“I can’t see in the dark! Without my tail-light, I can’t find my . . . Read More
Waking up at 4:30am on a Saturday is not everybody’s idea of a good day. But for me, it was a great day! I was on my way to meet up with a few great guys and gals, actually they’re called colts and fillies, on their way to the Elkhart County . . . Read More
I will be leaving The Waynedale News right after this issue. I’m taking a sabbatical from newspaper writing to finish my second book of humor. Of course I won’t be moving; I’ll still be in the Waynedale area, attending meetings and . . . Read More
I SAW GOD WASH THE WORLDby William L. StidgerI saw God wash the world last nightWith His sweet showers on high,And then, when morning came, I sawHim hang it out to dry. . . Read More
Q – I hear a lot about wild boar in some surrounding states; do we have wild boar in Indiana?A – Yes, and the wild hogs are posing an environmental threat in Indiana. . . Read More
Dear Scouting Families,
Since January 1996, Janice Heniser has worked tirelessly in our Scout Shop, helping Scouts find uniforms, unit leaders find the patches and pins they need, and parents and grandparents find Christmas gifts for Scouts and recognition . . . Read More
BURNICE E. TOOR, 87, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was a native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, Burnice worked as a Secretary with Fort Wayne Community Schools for 27 years, retiring . . . Read More
GENE COLEMAN, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born May 22, 1929 to the late Turpin and Jessie (Applegate) Coleman. Mr. Coleman retired from the Indiana Air National Guard in 1985 as a Senior Master . . . Read More
On Sunday morning, June 19, Troop #344 assembled at Waynedale United Methodist Church parking lot in anticipation of leaving for summer camp. Camp Chief Little Turtle was their destination. Twenty-two scouts and seven leaders ventured out on their . . . Read More
Indiana law requires townships to help residents in need with their basic necessities, such as assistance with housing, utilities and medicine. I am proud that at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office, we focus on doing more for our clients than . . . Read More
INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE PROCESS WILL BEGIN IN EARNEST AT STATEHOUSE NEXT WEEK
STATEHOUSE – Even though Indiana does not have a full-time legislature like some states, there is no “summer vacation” observed at the Statehouse.Our . . Read More
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 local . . . Read More
I remember finishing the last book in the Harry Potter series and sitting on my bed for a long time afterward, unable to grasp that the books I had grown up loving and devouring in one sitting were now over. . . Read More
Dave (everybody called him Shark Boy) and Big Jesse docked at Lovango and were lugging their excavation equipment up the hill when they saw the monk and the milkmaids hard at work. . . Read More
Gone are the days when a romp around the Waynedale Splash Pad would mean having to navigate around the mud puddles that formed around the edges. Thanks to the Waynedale Splash Pad Improvement project installed by the City Parks and Recreation Department, . . . Read More
Eat more vegetables. Stress less. Take the kids out to the park more often. You may already have a long list of resolutions. This year, honor your spine, too.With the help of your doctor of chiropractic, these simple steps can promote a healthier . . . Read More
MINCED VENISON(Use ground beef if deer meat is not available)
30 lbs. ground venison3 lbs. chopped onions2 lb. 4 oz. (2 ¼ qt.) general all-purpose flour19 lb. 2 oz. (2 ¼ gallon) canned crushed tomatoes1 oz. . . Read More
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$125 QUEEN PILLOWTOPMattress . . . . Read More
Folks, I have good news and bad news. Since the world didn’t end, as some naysayer predicted, I guess you’re still stuck with me. Sorry about your luck.The Biggest Loser?
I just read Notre Dame paid their ex-football coach, Charlie Weis, . . . Read More
Celebration 2011: Robert and Ardis James inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame
It’s mid-July and once again it is time to trek down to Marion, Indiana for the annual celebration for the latest inductees into the Quilters Hall of Fame. . . Read More
This week’s HTYH is a continuation of a medical doctor’s story: Whenever I sponsor somebody, I strongly suggest that they join a group that studies the book, “Alcoholics Anonymous.” I attend five AA meetings a week and one of . . . Read More
RONALD L. “PETE” MARTIN, 77, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Zanesville. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and worked as a machinist with Zollner Piston for 40 years, retiring in 1995 and most recently . . . Read More
With the recent lack of rain and extreme drought conditions, it might be necessary to take a look at what you can do to make gardening an easier chore for next year. . . Read More
If you’re like most Americans, the term “debt ceiling” probably didn’t mean that much to you until recently. Now, of course, the debt ceiling debate is front-page news, day after day. . . Read More