NEWS FROM THE HILLS
July heat spreads across our hills, tempered by a welcome breeze that ruffles through the trees. The fullness of summer
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July heat spreads across our hills, tempered by a welcome breeze that ruffles through the trees. The fullness of summer
Read MoreDAY BREAK from “Song Eternal” It is the quiet of the morning that I love, to have my morning
Read More“Go Max Go!” shouted Sam as his dog raced through the obstacle course. Max was the last dog to race
Read MoreThere are approx-imately 23 species of hydrangeas but only five are commonly sold in this area. These Japanese natives are
Read MoreWhile Barrack feasted on rice worms Brother Lamb slowly reached for his catch pole with the loop at its end.
Read MoreA continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: It was our wedding night and I was in our motel room. More than
Read MoreTyndale, 978-1-4143-2543-9, PB, 293 pages, $12.99 Nurse Claire Avery has her future mapped out perfectly…until she is assigned to
Read MoreBlack-spot, scientifically known as “Diplocarpon Rosae” is a nasty fungus found on rose bushes as a black spot surrounded by
Read MoreBarrack the Rooster Runs a fowl a Hungry Monk: Nearly everybody, it seemed, was after Barrack. After Barrack either
Read MoreGreat Food For All is being offered by Southwest Assembly of God, 7702 Smith Rd, Fort Wayne, just west of
Read MoreA continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: When I first met Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) there was a brilliant illuminating twinkle
Read MoreThe City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control Department has issued a hot weather alert for pet owners. Animals
Read MoreStudents at seven schools saved nearly a half-ton of clothing and school supplies from going into the landfill by donating
Read MoreKristina Powell, 16, of Fort Wayne will represent Lima, Ohio in the 72nd running of the All-American Soap Box Derby in
Read MoreI wrote to you that I have been in communication with a WWII soldier and have corresponded with him frequently.
Read MoreThe catalpa tree is literally dripping with blossoms, many falling to the ground to create a white carpet. This
Read MoreCOLOR A RAINBOW Blue and orange fade to yellow, colors keep coming all aglow, to all creatures above and
Read MoreWaynedale Masonic Lodge #739 is participating in a statewide “Child Identification Program.” In the past, many parents have hesitated, or
Read MoreThe Graduation I know that many of you are attending or have attended graduations this past week. I attended
Read MoreIn celebration of National Trails Day, Aboite New Trails will host its 2nd annual Get Caught on the Aboite Trails event this Sunday,
Read MoreHe is tall, and handsome, walking across the platform to receive his high school diploma. He is the ninth of
Read MoreRumors are circulating among the islanders about illegal steroid use at the rooster ranch, but it’s more cynical than that.
Read MoreTHE BEAR I lay down in the darkness of winter To awaken with the brightness of spring and
Read MoreIf you are like most people you still have one “hole to fill” or you have found a couple of
Read MoreMrs. Farnsworth’s story: After the reality of our wedding set in, I recalled our courtship…I remembered with great clarity the
Read MoreThursday, May 28th was one of those typical Indiana spring days. There was a grey overcast and the weather couldn’t make
Read MoreI mentioned in my last column that I had been corresponding with a most interesting serviceman from WW ll. He
Read MoreIt is Memorial Day, and the viney honeysuckle spills over the road banks with their remembered sweet fragrance of yesterday.
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