Author: Richard A. Stevenson - Wayne Township Trustee

The Healthy Cities Health Fair and Veterans’ Stand Down at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office was a great success again this year. We were able to provide free medical services, coats, personal hygiene products and a hot lunch with entertainment . . . Read More

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I am especially excited about this year’s Healthy Cities Health Fair and Veterans’ Stand Down on Friday, October 22, at my office, 320 East Superior Street. On that day, we will be celebrating the Twentieth Anniversary of this great event, which . . . Read More

Fall is my favorite time of year. The crisp mornings feel great, especially after our hot, hot summer. And, the leaves are so colorful; although I have to admit that I don’t enjoy raking them. . . Read More

I was thinking the other day about the dog our family had when I was growing up. She was a beagle named Tiny and was loved by our whole family. When Tiny died, my siblings and I were so distraught we had to stay home from school. . . Read More

Summer is slipping by way too quickly. My grandchildren have gone back to school, the days are getting noticeably shorter and Labor Day, which for many of us signals the unofficial end of summer, is just around the corner. . . Read More

I recently served on a panel with three other government officials at the 2010 Allen County Fiscal Summit. We discussed “Best Practices and Money Saving Tips” that each of us have implemented to deal with the continued loss of tax money local governmental . . . Read More

I had a very uplifting experience last week that I would like to share with you. I received a wonderful letter from a former client thanking us for helping him in his time of need. . . Read More

I hope you are having a wonderful summer and have been able to enjoy some of the many great events at the Three Rivers Festival. My office was honored again this year to participate in the Three Rivers Festival Parade, always one of the highlights . . . Read More

Independence Day will be celebrated this weekend with many events planned across our great Country, as well as in Wayne Township. It is easy for us sometimes to get caught up in the celebrations and forget the real meaning of July 4. . . Read More

My two younger grandchildren recently got out of school for the summer and have been visiting from out of town with my wife and me. I readily admit that I am an extremely proud grandfather, and enjoy their visits, especially with Father’s Day drawing . . . Read More

I recently attended a celebration at the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and was thrilled and surprised that EOC honored the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office with a Community Service Partnership Award. I was very thankful for the Award and am . . . Read More

One of my favorite events each year is the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade. My office has participated in the Parade since my first year as Trustee, and we are excited to participate again this year. . . Read More

We continue to be very busy at your Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. Our lobby is filled most mornings with clients needing our help. This is especially true on Mondays when the Community Harvest Farm Wagon comes to our office to bring food for our . . . Read More

Tax Day is behind us, and I hope all of you got your income tax returns filed on time. Property tax bills also have been sent out on time for the first time since 2005. . . Read More

Spring is definitely in the air, and it feels great after a snowy and dreary winter. Here at the Trustee’s Office we have started planning for our spring and summer events, including our “Bike to Work Day” in May. . . Read More

I wrote in my last column about two bills introduced in the Indiana legislature that, if passed, could have either eliminated or drastically changed township government. I am pleased to report that neither bill passed, and the General Assembly has . . . Read More

As I am writing this, the Indiana General Assembly is nearing adjournment, and the House and Senate have not reached agreement on legislation regarding township government. This year, the Indiana House and Senate passed very different bills concerning . . . Read More

I have always prided myself in being open and accessible to our clients and the residents of Wayne Township. Almost every morning, I greet all the persons in our lobby with a handshake and smile of encouragement. . . Read More

I know all of you have experienced, just like I have, unsatisfactory service from a business or governmental agency. You have a question you need answered. You call and after pressing several numbers, a computer person tells you, “Your call will . . . Read More

The beginning of 2010 has been a very busy and very exciting time at your Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. Our office has been chosen by the Census Bureau as a recruiting and testing site for workers for the 2010 Census. . . Read More

After enjoying a wonderful holiday, I am looking forward to the many challenges and joys the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office will face in 2010.I was very excited that we were able to start the New Year with the knowledge that our Petition . . . Read More