Author: Richard A. Stevenson - Wayne Township Trustee

As I write this the temperature outside is 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s another cold day in a long, hard winter.

If you stop by our office this coming month you will see on the wall in our lobby a big

Last month I wrote about the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter that we and other Township Trustees are

Every morning I walk through our front lobby and talk with our clients. I like getting to know people, and

Last week we celebrated the coming in of the New Year—2015, a holiday for remembering the past and for looking

During this time of year we shed many tears of joy at the Wayne Township Trustee Office. Our Investigators refer

You can describe “team” as a group of people or other animals linked in a common purpose. Usually when you

In 2012, we hosted our first holiday skating party at the Roller Dome South. All of our workers were amazed

It is that time of year again when you can see the seasons turning right before your eyes, and you

When I was growing up, my family taught me the importance of hard work, as well as the importance of

I have always prided myself in being open and accessible to our clients and the residents of Wayne Township. Almost

I really enjoyed visiting with Waynedale residents at the 82nd anniversary celebration of The Waynedale News on Friday, September 12.

When I was a child, I associated the Labor Day Holiday with the start of the Fall school session, because

Think about plants. They all have certain requirements for optimal growing conditions. For good plant growth, you need good growing

I’m always looking for enjoyable family events for our clients to take part in. Gardening can be an inexpensive hobby

I love a parade! When I attend the Three Rivers Festival, and especially the parade, I feel like I’m celebrating

I’d like to express well wishes to a friend of mine, Mary Morris. Mary recently retired from the Fort Wayne

We have recently had a large number of clients coming in with utility bills that have service scheduled for disconnect.

Most of us have seen recent articles in the local newspapers and broadcasts on the local news stations about ordinances

Each week we conduct Orientation Class for new Wayne Township Assistance clients. During class there are presentations by representatives of

I feel strongly that obtaining education is a large factor in reducing poverty. At the Wayne Township Trustee Office we

Summer is on the way, and we are looking forward to some outdoor events for our employees and clients. Some

Some of our clients have very little income, and do a good job of managing it. Some have more income,

I find it alarming when I am advised of the death of a friend, family member, or co-worker. This is

The cold temperatures that we’ve been experiencing will result in higher heating bills for many of us. Here are some

When I was a small child, the mention of Billy the Kid caused my playmates and I to become excited,

When I graduated from high school, you could very easily find work at one of the businesses in or around

On January 2, 2014, our new Chief of Police Garry Hamilton was sworn in. Garry is someone I know personally,

I enjoyed all of the 2013 holidays tremendously. As the year comes to an end, I must say that this