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Barrack the Rooster Runs a fowl a Hungry Monk:
Nearly everybody, it seemed, was after Barrack. After Barrack either accidentally, or by good aim, dumped on the witch doctor he gained a powerful enemy. The shaman was especially dangerous because he . . .
Great Food For All is being offered by Southwest Assembly of God, 7702 Smith Rd, Fort Wayne, just west of Waynedale at the corner of Smith and Lwr. Huntington Roads.
This low cost, high-quality, national and regional brand food program offers grocery . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: When I first met Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) there was a brilliant illuminating twinkle in his eyes and I had to agree with his sister Agnes. He was someone special. I subconsciously put him . . .
The City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control Department has issued a hot weather alert for pet owners. Animals exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, and inadequate ventilation can become ill or irritable, and may pose a danger to themselves . . .
Students at seven schools saved nearly a half-ton of clothing and school supplies from going into the landfill by donating them instead of throwing them away at the end of the school year.
Elmhurst and Snider high schools, Towles Intermediate School . . .
Kristina Powell, 16, of Fort Wayne will represent Lima, Ohio in the 72nd running of the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio on July 25. She won the local race in the Super Stock Division held in Lima, Ohio on Saturday, June 20.
Over 500 . . .
The Graduation
I know that many of you are attending or have attended graduations this past week. I attended my grandson, Clay’s high school graduation, and let me tell you, I will never forget this one, and I want to pass on to you, and have you . . .
In celebration of National Trails Day, Aboite New Trails will host its 2nd annual Get Caught on the Aboite Trails event this Sunday, June 7, from 2-4 p.m., during which volunteers will give away free prizes such as t-shirts, YMCA day . . .
He is tall, and handsome, walking across the platform to receive his high school diploma. He is the ninth of our grandsons to graduate from high school, and there is a wrench of the heart every time. It is an emotional moment, and it is hard to keep . . .
Rumors are circulating among the islanders about illegal steroid use at the rooster ranch, but it’s more cynical than that. The rancher’s son recently graduated from a college in France with a degree in Genetic Engineering. Many locals believe . . .
THE BEAR
I lay down
in the darkness
of winter
To awaken
with the
brightness
of spring
and the
newness
of life
it brings.
(from “Song Eternal” by Dancing Feather)
If you are like most people you still have one “hole to fill” or you have found a couple of empty containers in the garage or basement or storage unit that you want to plant with something that will grow fast. Good news, there are fast growing . . .
Mrs. Farnsworth’s story: After the reality of our wedding set in, I recalled our courtship…I remembered with great clarity the day Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) and I met. Agnes Farnsworth and I had been good friends since the day we met . . .
Thursday, May 28th was one of those typical Indiana spring days. There was a grey overcast and the weather couldn’t make up its mind as to what it wanted to do.
Ehlerding Motorsports on Highway 930 East had planned a press conference between . . .
Waynedale Masonic Lodge #739 is participating in a statewide “Child Identification Program.” In the past, many parents have hesitated, or refused, to participate in this program because of unfounded fear. The program got off to a shaky start, in . . .
I mentioned in my last column that I had been corresponding with a most interesting serviceman from WW ll. He is now 86 y/o and his communications are both fascinating and articulate. He’s a wonderful guy. He built what he calls a Clydemobile, and . . .
It is Memorial Day, and the viney honeysuckle spills over the road banks with their remembered sweet fragrance of yesterday. The world celebrated Memorial Day this past Monday, but May 30 will always be Decoration Day to me. Sweet memories of the past . . .
Recently a dear friend told me about seeing a red tailed hawk perched in a tree with its wings totally spread. She asked for my “take” on this, and here is what I told her:
What a wonderful honor to have seen a hawk spread its wings. A very powerful . . .
The question most asked is, “How often should I water my plants?” but you should be more concerned with what time of day those plants should be watered. Because most of us work during the day, we are limited to watering either in the morning before . . .
This is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: A few necessary under things and a cute negligee that Phil’s mother insisted I should have, completed my trousseau and I was delighted that the money Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth); had given . . .
Waynedale’s most infamous Sea Captain, Master Boat Carpenter, and notorious practical joker, recently bought another rooster and named this one Barrack Two. His first Barrack suffered an untimely demise after a Rastafarian let him have it with a . . .
Mrs. Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: Our parents sat in stunned silence trying to sort out the good news from the shock of our marrying so young and, moving all the way to California. Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) said to my father, “I know this will . . .
Alex Cornwell, son of Denis and Cindy Cornwell graduated on Saturday, May 2nd from the School of Creative Arts – with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Arts and Graphic Design from the University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Alex . . .
The Kentucky Derby
The 135th Derby is over, and it delivered its usual and unusual stories. All of you are probably familiar with the infield. It is the focus for mainly younger people, and even though it has doubled in price to get in, there never . . .
Imagine running the stairs at the Three Rivers Apartments. Now imagine running those stairs carrying a 42-lb hose pack, hoisting a 45-lb donut roll (not the kind you eat) to the top of the tower and then sprinting back down the stairs to continue with . . .
Community animal lovers of all ages are invited to join together on May 17, 2009 for a Rockin’ for Rescue benefit to raise funds for Northeast Indiana Animal Shelters. The outdoor concert will be held at Sweetwater, 5501 US Hwy 30 West, and feature . . .
Hot sunshine and blue skies greeted the first day of May, also known as May Day. Although this day has never been celebrated with much enthusiasm in the United States, it has survived as part of the English tradition. This holiday has roots that go . . .