BOWSER 55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Al and Betty (Deam) Bowser, formerly of Waynedale, recently celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary by spending two weeks in Ireland.
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Original Leisure & Entertainment
Our Original Leisure & Entertainment showcases columns, stories, and features that entertain, inspire, and spark curiosity. Written by local Waynedale and Fort Wayne columnists, these pieces explore traditions, everyday history, quilting and handcrafts, movies, humor, and reflections on life in northeast Indiana. Each story is created exclusively for The Waynedale News, inviting readers to slow down, enjoy a good read, and stay connected with the people, memories, and pastimes that make this community unique.
THE FALL – “FROM DREAM TO NIGHTMARE”
Rusty rolled over, scratched his nose with his paw and fell back to sleep. Life was awesome! The beautiful Garden,
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS : VALENTINE’S DAY
Winter has loosened its grip on our hills for a few days. The recent snow, piled wide and deep, has
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AROUND THE FRAME: PRESIDENTIAL QUILTS AND THEIR ENDURING LEGACY
From President Washington to President Obama quilts reflect the life and times of the men who lead and serve our
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HOOSIER ASTRONAUT LIVE FROM INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) and members of the Indiana Senate hosted a live Statehouse-to-space conversation with NASA
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STUDENTS WEAR HATS TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL HOMELESS ORGANIZATION
On January 30, a number of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School students paid $1 to wear a favorite hat at school
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APPLY TODAY TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FORT WAYNE’S SMALLEST WINNER
Their mission is to help people struggling with their weight and achieve health wellness in the community. Their goal is
Read MoreSO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR
The holidays are much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and
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PRESCHOOLERS VISIT FABRIC & QUILTING SHOP
On January 25, the four-year-old preschoolers of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School visited the quilting shop Fabric and Friends in Roanoke.
Read MoreHOBO TATERS
3 slices of bacon cut in 1/2 inch pieces4 cups of ‘sliced’ potatoes (peeled optional)1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/3
Read MoreFUNERAL PLANNING FUN? DEAD RIGHT!
If I had known planning my burial would be so entertaining, I’d have done it ages ago. When my wife
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS : WINTER
“Bare branches of each treeon this chilly January mornlook so cold and forlorn.Gray skies dip ever so lowleft from yesterday’s
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AROUND THE FRAME: LOVING HEARTS
Nothing says, “I love you” like giving someone a heart shaped present. Whether a simple ornament, coaster, potholder, pillow wall
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4TH GRADERS MAKE AND DELIVER SOUP TO HOSPICE HOME
On January 18th, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School 4th graders in Rachel’s Club helped to make and deliver soup for the
Read MoreHAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY – Home Country
In the week before Valentine’s Day, Marvin Pincus had two new customers for his (free of charge, of course) love
Read More‘HARLEY C.I.,’ A ROLLICKING TRUE-CRIME NOVEL SET IN INDIANA
After retiring in 2003 from a highly decorated career in law enforcement, Lt. Tom Gratz had a tale to tell.
Read MoreSOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
Do you know the three most frightening words in the English language? “Some assembly required.” You order something online; a
Read MoreTHE ADVENTURES OF RUSTY
Rusty loved playing outside. When he was in the house he would stand up with his paws on the sill
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS: WHAT WOULD YOU RE-LIVE?
WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLEDBy Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled,When the star
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AROUND THE FRAME: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Where did the month of December go? One moment it’s Thanksgiving and now a brand new year. It was a
Read MoreTHE NOTHIINGNESS OF HAVING IT ALL
I had a dream, and in that dream my wife and I were standing in the midst of a never-ending
Read MorePOP WALKER – Home Country
When Pop Walker sneaked out the kitchen door the other day, it affected all of us. He’s been a resident
Read MoreA NEW YEAR AND A NEW BEGINNING
The New Year is a time of resolutions. It’s a time when people commit to making a change in their
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AROUND THE FRAME:
Who would have thought when I put out a call in my previous column for readers to share special Christmas
Read MoreWHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? – Home Country
It was Herb who discovered it. He went into the Read Me Now bookstore to ask Sarah if she had
Read MoreFORT WAYNE 1X1 PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT KICKS OFF
Wunderkammer Company announced the initial exhibition of the Fort Wayne 1×1 Photography Project. Its scheduled grand opening happened on Saturday,
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS : HOW DID I GET IN THIS SHAPE?
How in the world did I ever get in this shape? I was going along comfortably in my holler home
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
On November 10, 2012 Ron Doepke celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends at the Waynewood Inn. Included were
Read MoreMERRY ‘TREES MESS’
To misquote Joyce Kilmer’s poem Trees, “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree –
Read MoreHOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
When Shopping: •Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, shop with a friend.•Park your vehicle
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