BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER WALK
Saturday, August 10 was a beautiful, sunny morning for more than 50 area residents to congregate for a local Prayer Walk. Organized by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the Walk was designed to circle
Author: Camille Garrison
THANK YOU FOR A DAY TOGETHER – Letter To The Editor
To the Waynedale Community,
THANK YOU for making our inaugural Walk In Waynedale a success! During a wrap meeting Monday with our dedicated committee members, we estimated that well over 1,200 people
BRAVAS, MORE THAN JUST TASTY BURGERS – Community Spotlight
In 2011, with a $5,000 loan from his parents in his pocket, 19-year-old Bo Gonzalez was about to realize his dream of owning a food truck specializing in inventive hot dogs. Fast forward eight years
LIVING BY HIS EXAMPLE AT MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN – Community Spotlight
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church began in the 1920’s as a Sunday School Mission in what was once considered a “remote” area of Waynedale. Founded and led by Pastor Herman H. Backs, it started as
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Community Spotlight
Incorporated on January 24th, 1962 and comprised of 385 homes, Lake Shores Community Association, is one of the larger neighborhoods in Waynedale. Airport Expressway divides the lots into an East side with 179 homes and the West side made
GOOD PEOPLE BRING OUT THE GOOD IN PEOPLE – Community Spotlight
Quality. Integrity. Community. Three words that are the foundation of Rich’s Auto Center. For the past 20 years, Rich and Cindy Elzey, with their successful family owned auto repair business, have been an integral part of the Waynedale Co
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CHURCH OF THE LITTLE FLOWER – Community Spotlight
While driving down Lower Huntington near the heart of Waynedale you might have admired the stunning jewel-toned stained glass windows or the majestic bell tower of Saint Therese Church.
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The origins of St. Therese, also known as Church of t
I WAS A HOSPITAL PATIENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY – For Your Health
Whenever we travel we have to consider many “what ifs.” What if I lose my passport? What if I have an accident or a serious illness while away from home? Being away from your physician and your family in times of crisis is unnerving enough. Add t
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EMBARK EVENT FAR FROM A WASH OUT
Saturday’s EMBARK event to celebrate the new Bluffton Road trails and sidewalks started off as what many people call “A bad hair day.” But the rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the vendors, volunteers and attendees. There were a few earl
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MEGAN RYAN, BUSY AS A BEE – Community Spotlight
You’d be hard pressed to attend a Waynedale event without seeing Megan Ryan and her winning smile. You might have spotted her slinging a paintbrush over rusty guardrails on Fairfield Road, waving in the Memorial Day parade or volunteering
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SENIOR ATTITUDES AFFECT HEALTH – For Your Health
As people age, they have a choice as to how they will accept the inevitable. Proverbs states, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones”. According to research at Yale University, adults who developed posit
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WAGGING TAILS BRIGHTEN LIVES – Community Spotlight
What do Bessie, MiniMoo, Murphy and Jax all have in common? All have four legs and spread smiles and joy on a regular basis at the Fort Wayne International Airport. These Therapy Dogs are greeters to passengers of all ages through the FWA Hosp
FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY – Community Spotlight
Fort Wayne is known as the “City of Churches.” Waynedale could similarly be named the “Town of Churches” as we have a wonderful large array of houses of worship representing many denominations for our residents to choose from. As vibrant an
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CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? – For Your Health
May is Better Hearing Month and a good time to take inventory of your hearing health.
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For the majority of people, hearing loss happens slowly over an extended period of time, sometimes 20 to 30 years. This loss is usually due to exposure to noi
SPRING … AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES HAVE SPRUNG – For Your Health
Happy Spring! Hopefully the freeze is over and warm temperatures, pretty flowers, budding trees and the smell of fresh cut grass are in the near future. Some people dread this time of year because they have seasonal allergies and often “s
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IT’S BEEN HIS CALLING – Community Spotlight
Herbert Acker has been a mainstay of the Waynedale Community and the Lakewood Park Community Addition since his family built their home in the mid 50s. He returned to the neighborhood in 1964 following his time in the service and medical sch
FAREWELL TO KINGSTON’S TASTE OF WAYNEDALE – Community Spotlight
This month’s Community Spotlight focuses not on who, but rather what. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight Kingston’s Taste of Waynedale as this was the 10th Annual and final year of Kingston sponsoring the event.
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The 2018 Ta
BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF EVERY SMALL BUSINESS, THERE IS FAMILY – Community Spotlight
The big red barn known as Hair Barn Classics is a warm and familiar sight on Bluffton Road, but it wasn’t always themed as such. The original Barbershop that sat there was purchased by Bob Hey in 1960 and named Bob’s Barber Shop. In 1972, he rebu
HEART DISEASE: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO I PREVENT IT? – For Your Health
February is American Heart Month, making this an ideal time to remind us to focus on protecting our heart health. Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by heart disease and stroke. An average of one death occurs every 38 seconds
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FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY – Community Spotlight
At 300 years old, The Masonic Fraternity is the oldest in the world. Medieval stone masons were responsible for building the great Cathedrals of Europe and organized into guilds. As society changed, wealthy and eminent patrons were broug
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AVOIDING THE FLU – For Your Health
Getting vaccinated each year is your single best defense to preventing the flu but there are also a number of good common sense tips that will help you stay healthy.
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- Clean Your Hands Frequently.
It is scary to think of all the germs you pick up f
COME – SIT – VISIT – For Your Health
When is a good time to visit with a senior? The answer is OFTEN! I guarantee you they will enjoy a social call.
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Many people procrastinate visiting with older adults for a multitude of reasons, even though they have good intentions. Perhaps yo
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS, WCIT STYLE – Community Spotlight
Still looking for that special accent to complete your holiday décor? Visit the Waynedale Library to shop for a beautiful wreath and help support the Waynedale Corridor Project! 12 local businesses have decorated wreaths as part of a comm
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MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT OVER THE HOLIDAYS – For Your Health
Tis the season not to decide you want to lose weight! However, there is a way to survive the holidays without gaining a ton of weight, while still enjoying all the activities and parties.
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No one should ever be on a diet; it should be about life st
THE HONOR IS OURS – Community Spotlight
This month’s community spotlight is about an organization that is near and dear to my heart. It only seems fitting with Veteran’s Day just around the corner to focus this month’s column on Honor Flight Northeast Indiana and their mission to
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