Allen Shaw

March 29, 2017March 31, 2017 Allen Shaw

Allen is a lifetime resident of Waynedale. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and was a formal choral director there as well. He also graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College, where he met his wife Deb (Lehman) Shaw. He coached gymnastics ... Read more

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A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS

December 16, 2016January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

My dearest children of the world, ... Read more

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A TOMB WITH A VIEW

July 15, 2016January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

What family entertainment was readily at hand, well before the internet and Netflix were in demand? A dream it would be to have kids all bathed and in jammies, and still watch a movie with friends Ruth, Jill or Sammy? In 1940 the Fort Wayne Drive-In ... Read more

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GOING THE EXTRA MILE FOR A BEAUTIFUL SMILE

March 11, 2016January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

Each year a team of dedicated dentists, dental hygienists, assistants and support staff from around the country get together for a very important house call. Founded and led by Dr. Thomas Blake, our own general dentist in Waynedale, Sonrisas ... Read more

Melissa (Hunter) Long captivates audience in a play called “My Three Angels.” Melissa was part of a ten-member cast directed by Donald Goss. In this photo Paul (Geoff Sills) and Marie Louise (Melissa Hunter) meet. Photo taken from Elmhurst High School 1975 Yearbook.

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MELISSA’S LONG JOURNEY HOME

February 26, 2016September 2, 2017 Allen Shaw

Melissa Long has been a lighthouse to our community for more than 30 years, informing us of danger and shining as a beacon of light to illuminate the beauty of our city. She worked a full-time second shift job as News Anchor at 21Alive News. We only ... Read more

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WAYNEDALE NATIVE GOES PRO

January 15, 2016January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

Steven D. Thurber, 26, a 6’1” guard, signed with the Indiana Dream, a semi-pro basketball team located in Muncie, Indiana. Steven will be the starting guard for the 2016 Dream. Steven’s fiancée, Selina and his 3 children, Tori, 5; Tina, 2; and ... Read more

It opened as the Clyde Theatre. This was a single-screen theatre and was named by its owner Helen Quimby. Helen named it after her late husband, Clyde Quimby. The Clyde Theatre was built April 19, 1951.

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IT TAKES A CITY TO REBUILD A VILLAGE

December 18, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

The support for revitalizing the downtown and river districts in Fort Wayne has finally overflowed to Quimby Village. Some of my greatest childhood memories are filled with adventures there. My first movie experience took place in the Clyde ... Read more

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I RESOLVE TO HAVE NO MORE RESOLUTIONS

December 18, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

New Year’s resolutions usually last about as long as the batteries in our children’s Christmas toys. So why do we even make them in the first place? I know I am sincere when I resolve to lose weight or be nicer to my “no good, rotten, selfish co-worker”. ... Read more

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE WAYNEDALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 4, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

Open your eyes! Believe it or not! We are surrounded by holiday happenings wherever you look. Music and lights in stores and homes remind us of such joyous occasions. ... Read more

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HILL’S FAMILY MARKET PREPARING FOR FOURTH GENERATION

November 20, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

Anyone who has driven down Lower Huntington Road lately will notice big changes at Hill’s Meat Market. A new building, (which will double the size of the existing one), is being built to the east of the existing market.  Current owner, “Chuck” ... Read more

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PASS THE VENISON & CLAMS, GRAMPS

November 20, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

Thanksgiving is one of the greatest traditions we as Americans celebrate each year. Dating back more than 150 years before our independence, it is hard to think of a time in our history when this holiday was not observed. There is always some ... Read more

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ELMHURST FOOTBALL …0-64

November 20, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

High school football teams in our part of the state, Have a history of being exceptionally great! ... Read more

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NEW NAME, NEW OWNER, SAME GREAT TRADITION

November 6, 2015January 22, 2017 Allen Shaw

One of Waynedale’s most successful restaurants will be under new ownership beginning November 1st. Spyro’s Pancake House, located at 4410 Bluffton Road has been purchased by Marc Amans. Mr. Amans assured us there will be no change in menu ... Read more

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A LIFE COMMITTED TO TEACHING

October 23, 2015March 13, 2019 Allen Shaw