Writer Biographies

Hal Vizino

September 1, 2009 Hal Vizino

Have you ever heard of Poughkeepsie, New York? That’s my hometown! It’s located 75 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. My high school class of 1950 is celebrating its 60th reunion this fall. Following my gradation, ... Read more

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Dr. Jayme Nill, D.C.

September 1, 2009 Dr. Jayme Nill, D.C.

Dr. Jayme Nill, D.C., a Fort Wayne native, received his undergraduate degree of Science from Ball State University with a major in Biology. He then went on to chiropractic school at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, ... Read more

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John Barleycorn

September 1, 2009January 21, 2017 John Barleycorn

After Robert Stark purchased Waynedale’s newspaper in 2000 he called a friend and asked him to write a column about alcoholism. The friend was skeptical that the column would last more than a few months for a lack of interest. Ten years ... Read more

Writer Biographies

The Waynedale News Staff

September 1, 2009March 13, 2019 The Waynedale News Staff

Our in-house staff works with community members and our local writers to find, write and edit the latest and most interesting news worthy stories. Their responsibilities also include working on additional Waynedale community projects ... Read more

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Dennis E. Hensley Ph.D.

September 1, 2009March 9, 2017 Dennis E. Hensley Ph.D.

Dr. Dennis E. Hensley is chairman of the Department of Professional Writing at Taylor University, where he holds the rank of full professor. He holds four degrees in communications, including a Ph.D. in English from Ball State University. ... Read more

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Melinda Myers

September 1, 2009February 6, 2017 Melinda Myers

Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has over 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening, the Midwest Gardener’s ... Read more

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Michele Andrews

September 1, 2009February 6, 2017 Michele Andrews

Michele Andrews is a full-blown Hoosier and Waynedaler. She was born in a Fort Wayne hospital then followed her mom and dad home to Waynedale. She has seen bits and pieces of the world while serving a stint in the United States Navy. The farthest ... Read more

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Brandon D. Schwarze

September 1, 2009February 6, 2017 Brandon D. Schwarze

Brandon Schwarze is a Fort Wayne native and an award winning, nationally published Journalist and Freelance Writer living in Fort Wayne. ... Read more

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Slim Randles

September 1, 2009February 6, 2017 Slim Randles

Raised in a suburb of Los Angeles, Slim Randles was 14 before he was able to buy a horse. This was a $50 horse, and Slim’s dad used to say they fed it around the clock to keep the buzzards from circling the house. ... Read more

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Daris Howard

September 1, 2009February 6, 2017 Daris Howard

Daris Howard is an author and playwright who grew up on a farm in rural Idaho. Throughout his life he has associated with many colorful characters including cowboys, farmers, lumberjacks, truck drivers, factory workers, and others while ... Read more

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Neil A. Case

September 1, 2009March 31, 2017 Neil A. Case

I was born in a small town in northwest Iowa in 1931, lived and went to school there until I was 17. Dad enlisted in the Army early in 1942, earned a commission and served in Europe until the end of the war. He returned to Iowa, went back to his previous ... Read more