South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
The Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink opened on Saturday, November 17, 2018, for its 16th season. Admission fees will remain the same as in the previous 15 seasons, thanks to corporate and foundation support.
The Lincoln Financial Group is again the corporate sponsor for the season, which lasts
WALK TO BETHLEHEM
Dec. 8 & 9, 5:30p- 7:30p
Free Event
Featuring Live Characters & Live Animals
First Christian Church
4800 S. Calhoun
LOCAL HONEY
Our honey is raw, local (from Fort Wayne & Waynedale Hives) and packed with pollen and nutrients from the area.
Honey is a great natural sweetener
Teddy R. Garber, 67, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Sage Bluff Health and Rehabilitation. He was born May 29, 1951 in Fort Wayne to the late Ray and Dorothy Garber. Teddy was a graduate of Southside High School. He worked at Patten Electric as a supervisor for 23 years and
Steve & Susan Reddin of Yoder celebrated their 50th anniversary on November 2nd. The couple married in 1968 at the Church of God in Zanesville. Mr. Reddin is retired from Bailey Trucking and Mrs. Reddin is retired from Prentice Products. They are the parents of daughter, Lisa (John Jr.) Olry &
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.WaynedaleUMC.com
2501 Church Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-7424
Worship Times:
Thur. 7p
Sun, 8:45 & 11a
Sunday School 10a
SAUSAGE BISCUIT & GRAVY OR PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: Sat, Nov. 10, 9a-12p
Where: VFW Post 1421 7712 Bluffton Rd, Waynedale
Who: Open to Public
Cost: $5.00
Contact: 260-747-7767
SPORTS CARD & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
When: Sat, Nov. 10, 10a-3p
Where: Ramada plaza center and travel hotel (formally
Families are invited to visit Fort Wayne Community Schools’ elementary, middle and high schools during Tuesday Tours on Nov. 13, 20 and 27 and Dec. 4 and 11.
Each school in the District will offer tours during school hours to allow families to see the work going on in each building prior to the Dec.
Healthcare coverage can be easy to ignore – until you need it. “Hoosiers covered by the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Hoosier Healthwise, Medicaid and other Indiana health insurance programs must pay close attention to requests and requirements. Missing one notice can result in gaps or loss of coverage,”
ITEMS FOR SALE
Aviary Cage With Stand, 1/2” Bar, Spacing 31”L x 19”W x 61”H. Brand New In Box, Green. $145
Glass Terrarium. Used. ExoTerra 2 door, 18”L x 18”W x 24” H. Background, Screen Top, Light Fixture, Red Night Light/ Heat Lamp, Some Accessories Included. $165 OBO
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced that the City’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services is the recipient of a $680,000 grant to remediate lead paint in older homes. The City will partner with the Allen County Department of Health to identify children with elevated blood lead levels and
HOLY SCRIPTURE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.HolyScriptureFW.org
8811 Kinnerk Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 478-1717
Worship Times:
Every Sun. 9:30a
Adult & Children
Bible
PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB CONCERT
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
When: Fri. Oct. 26, 7p
Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, patriotic
2 CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE
Garden of Valor
Covington Cemetary
$1500 For Both
260-447-5909
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
November 3, 9 am- 2 pm
Colony Heights, 4724 E Tillman Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
Why: Youth ministries & fundraiser
Add’l: 10th annual craft bazaar featuring local
On Sunday, October 21, Bravas Quality Meats held “Meet Your Meat” which was free and open to anyone curious about the supply chain they are building with Wood Farms (11402 Indianapolis Rd), restaurants, chefs and home cooks. There was free lunch, informational packets and hay-ride tours of the
Joseph Henry Schuhler, 91, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born on Sunday, November 28, 1926 in Fort Wayne. He served in the United States Army. He worked his entire life as a farmer. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He is survived by his sister, Betty
With Halloween just around the corner, let’s think about some of the fun plants that can enhance this spooky season.
Chinese lantern:
The flower of this plant looks very ‘pumpkin’ like as it matures and takes on the orange color in September. It makes a great dried flower. You can start
After recent weeks of hotter-than-usual weather, this week’s significant drop in temperature across the state should get things moving toward the fall colors Hoosiers love.
The best fall color formation happens with bright, warm days, cool nights and moist soils, according to Carrie Tauscher, the
Fort Wayne residents, City Council Members, City staff and owners of Red River Waste Solutions Inc. joined Mayor Tom Henry, to announce improvement plans for residential garbage and recycling collection.
In August, Mayor Henry formed the Mayor’s Working Group on Garbage and Recycling to look at issues
Norma M. Fisher 90, passed away Thursday Sept. 20, 2018. Norma retired in 1990 from Lincoln National Life Credit Union after decades of service. Norma was born Feb. 25, 1928. She was a daughter of Clarence and Edith Plaster, who preceded her in death. She was also a sister of Dorcas Colbert, who passed
Help Wanted
Sparkle Cleaners
6702 Old Trail Fort Wayne IN 46809
260-747-2355
Part-time Counter Position (mostly days) Apply Within
2 LOTS FOR SALE
Lindenwood Cemetery, Garden of The Cross.
Very Nice Location.
$1,000 Each
260-442-7668
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
In Woodlake Estates, 1972 Holly Park.
MISSISSINEWA 1812
When: Oct. 12-14, 9a-4p
Where: Mississinewa Battlefield, Marion, IN
Add’l: America’s Most Exciting Living History Weekend. Free shuttle Sat. & Sun. from Justice Middle School, 720 N. Miller Ave. Marion
“THE CURIOUS SAVAGE” H.S. PERFORMANCE
When: Sat. Oct. 13,
Hunters can help monitor the deer populations in northwest and northeast Indiana for chronic wasting disease (CWD) by voluntarily submitting harvested deer to the DNR for testing during the 2018-2019 deer hunting season.
The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife has established a CWD core surveillance
BETHANY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.BethanyLC.org
2435 Engle Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-0713
Worship Times:
Sun. 9a
10:30a Bible Class
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GAME NIGHT FOR ALL AGES
The Ossian Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority is excited to be getting close to our dream of seeing an amphitheater being built in the Archbold Wilson Park in Ossian. Plans have been finalized by the Ossian Park Board and the Sorority membership is working hard to have a successful “Baskets and Bags”