Author: by Barbara Porter, RN

A staple in the Waynedale community since Barrett’s Dime Store leased the space to them many years ago, Waynedale Grooming Salon offers full service grooming services and natural pet foods. Having spent 38 years in the business, owner and head groomer . . . Read More

I’d be surprised if you didn’t know Alex Cornwell. Armed with his affable grin, you can depend on him to be involved at any major Waynedale happening like the recent Christmas Wreath Auction or upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. . . Read More

Umber’s Do It Best Hardware has been a part of the Waynedale community for 73 years. CEO Dave Umber shares, “My grandfather started our business in 1944 at the corner of Old Trail and Lower Huntington Road and then we moved to our current location . . . Read More

Twin brothers Mark Smith and Mike Smith pulled some shenanigans in their youth. Like the time Mike was absent for picture day at Wayne High School. Mark stood in for all photos for both of them. . . Read More

With a quick wit and gravelly voice tinged by a bit of a drawl, Bill Long laughingly refers to himself as both a hillbilly and a redneck. Growing up, Bill, as well as the rest of his family, was always called by two names. . . Read More

When trying to describe Mary Stark, I keep reflecting on the Girl Scout Law I learned as a young girl. Mary truly exemplifies so many of the characteristics. She is friendly, helpful, considerate and caring. . . Read More

Billie Fedeli Rykard has an extensive Christmas card mailing list, which includes 93 city officials. As the president of the Belle Vista/Allendale neighborhoods since 2003, Billie likes to stay in touch with her many contacts, including influential . . . Read More

Contrary to popular belief you can have your cake and eat it too! A staple in the community for 61 years, Waynedale Bakery has the most longevity of any bakery in Fort Wayne. . . Read More

“Shaken, not stirred.” Thinking of the famous 007, “Bond, James Bond”? Although he is not a fictional agent of the British Secret Service, a surprising fact about John Moore, a local Waynedale resident, is that he did indeed work for the CIA . . . Read More

Partners for 22 years at JW Signs, Jon Walker and Nancy Woosley have made a lot of friends through the years. Could be because they are so supportive of many Waynedale special events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Taste of Waynedale, Annual Picnic, Trunk . . . Read More

A well-known resident of Waynedale for 40 years Beulah Matczak, has been dubbed by many as the “unofficial Mayor of Waynedale”. She is a warm and generous leader with a huge smile and infectious laugh who is dedicated to making Waynedale an inviting . . . Read More

Erin Acker Floyd states, “I’m a Waynedale girl.” Born and raised in the Lakewood Park subdivision, Erin attended Waynedale United Methodist Preschool, Maplewood Elementary, Miami Middle School followed by Wayne High School. . . Read More

Traditionally Labor Day is a much anticipated three-day weekend, bittersweet as it wraps up the summer with a final barbeque while celebrating the work force. But this year many unexpected good things happened to unsuspecting, but deserving people . . . Read More

In November The Waynedale News published a two-part story about the Honor Flight trip Leonard Shepler and I took in October of 2013. We wish to thank all the people who made many positive and complementary remarks about the story to the staff of the . . . Read More

On October 23rd, 2013 it was my true privilege to accompany Veteran Leonard Shepler to Washington D.C. as part of the 11th flight hosted by Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. It was also special to learn that Leonard and I are neighbors of sorts, as we . . . Read More

Summer has officially arrived and it’s time to air up the tires on your bike or don your walking shoes and hit the Trails…The Fort Wayne Trails that is. Fort Wayne Trails and the City of Fort Wayne sponsor “Trek the Trails” every . . . Read More

What better way to raise funds for Community Harvest Food Bank and help feed struggling local families with an opportunity for the public to sample delicious food from area Waynedale restaurants. . . Read More