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Written by Vince LaBarbera
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
On any day of the week, a military ritual occurs that is both familiar and moving. An escort of honor comes to attention and presents arms. A firing party, usually of seven, fires three volleys – a 21-gun salute! After the briefest of moments, a bugler sounds the 24 notes of Taps, America's most famous bugle call. The Flag, held by members of the military honor guard, is then folded into a triangle -- reminiscent of the cocked hat from the American Revolution -- and presented to the family.
Of ...
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
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The 1st ever Fort Wayne Sport Club Kickin' It For Kids' Sake Charity Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters will take place at Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30th. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana.
Take a step back to the playground of your childhood and bring together 10 pals to play kickball. Form a co-ed team of ten players (five mal ...
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Written by Michael Alberico
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
Devon Stone, a talented Wayne General HS athlete, is starting to popup on collegiate radars. Devon not only plays football but also is running and jumping past his competition in a multitude of track and field events.
Devon has trained very hard throughout the past year with his coaches and with the support of his family, especially his grandmother. Devon's results have been quite impressive. He has competed and done well in many events and has earned "All SAC" in the 110 high hurdles this year ...
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Written by The Waynedale News Staff
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
 Pauline Wolffer of Waynedale, is celebrating her 97th birthday. She was born May 10, 1915. Pauline and her late husband, Sylvester are the parents of five daughters, Barbara (Thomas) Muldoon, Pat (Arnold) Custard, Sharon (Larry – deceased) Ebnit, Agnes (Don) Davis, Marge (Steve) Longsworth. She has 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
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Humana is sponsoring a movie for all area veterans.
This will be held at the Auburn Museum-National Military History Center, 5634 County Road 11A, Auburn, IN with two showings on Saturday, May 19th at 10am and 2 pm.
The pass will include free concessions (popcorn and drinks) plus a free pass to the Museum on the day of the event.
Seating is limited so please RSVP to 1-800-941-1148 ext 0.
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
Jason Fabini, a local, talented, veteran NFL player is hosting a football camp to be conducted at the University of St. Francis. Fabini’s experience includes playing as an offensive lineman for the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and most recently Washington Redskins. Today, Fabini is willing to share his talent and experience by offering high school athletes, entering grades 9-12, a football academy for offensive and defensive linemen.The Academy will be working in small groups teaching each play ...
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
If you live in or near Fort Wayne, you've likely eaten at a Hall's Restaurant. But are you aware of the rich history of the chain that came into existence not long after World War II?
Don "Bud" Hall will discuss the history of his family's restaurants at the June 3 George R. Mather Lecture at the History Center, 302 East Berry, Fort Wayne. The 2 p.m. lecture is free and open to the public.
Hall is a third generation Fort Wayne business person and the son of the founder of the Hall's Restaurant ...
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Written by Sally Ade
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
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We are so alikeYou so tall and straightI so short and stooped,You with your medicine bagI with my cross.
On bended kneeI clasp my handsAnd bow my head to pray.You standFeet apart, head flung backArms outstretched.
Both praisingAnd pleading with a GodWho accepts feathers and rosaries.Both refreshed by His presenceInspired by His creation.
The smoke from your pipeAnd my incenseMingle and drift up to HimWho hears and loves us both. ...
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Written by The Waynedale News Staff
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Friday, May 18 2012 |
 Welcome Barret Allen Simms Elam to the Elam an Wilkinson families. Kody Elam and Mary Wilkinson of Waynedale, gave birth on the 9th May, 2012 at 2:38 AM. Barret weighed 8lbs, 4ozs, and was 20 and ¾ inches.
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