‘TOOTING MY OWN HORN’ FOR TAPS
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... Read more...
FORT WAYNE SPORT CLUB TO HOST KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 18 2012
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... Read more...
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS MULTI-SPORT WAYNE ATHLETE
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... Read more...
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY
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,... Read more...
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS
Friday, May 18 2012
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... Read more...
FABINI FOOTBALL ACADEMY
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... Read more...
HALL’S RESTAURANTS FEATURED AT JUNE MATHER LECTURE
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... Read more...
To My Indian Friend, Dancing Feather
Friday, May 18 2012
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... Read more...
WELCOME BARRRET ALLEN SIMMS ELAM
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. 
LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER RECEIVES HONORARY USF DOCTORATE
Friday, May 18 2012
Chuck Surack of Fort Wayne, owner and founder of nationally renowned music business Sweetwater Sound, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Saint Francis during the university's commencement exercises May 5. Surack is... Read more...

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TOASTMATERS BEGINS NEW YEAR
Friday, January 27 2012
Whew! Baer Field Toastmasters has had a busy fall and early winter! November 15, 2011, we installed our new Toastmaster's logo flag. After having the same logo for seventy years, they have updated it to reflect our international outreach. Our Division Governor, Robert Norris, was on hand to help us dedicate our new flag. Berniece Wilkins gave a talk on the history of the Toastmaster logo. Mr. Norris spoke on the effect Toastmasters has had over the years through some leading figures, such as Nan ... Read more...
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AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DENNIS E. HENSLEY
Written by James C. Hendrix   
Friday, January 27 2012
One word stands out when you ask fans of the writer Dennis E. Hensley to describe him: prolific. During his career, Hensley has published more than 50 books and 3,000 newspaper and magazine articles. His work includes eight novels, textbooks on writing and books on time management and finance.Hensley, who directs the professional writing major at Taylor University (Upland, Ind.) has just published his fifty-second book, Jack London's Masterpieces (Taylor University Press). The book contains ... Read more...
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STITCH ‘n’ FRAME
Written by Jane Janovyak   
Friday, January 27 2012
You know this place is going to be charming before you're even out of your car. The white picket fence at the entry and the lace curtains in the window just say so. Inside the store, that promise is fulfilled. Stitch 'n' Frame is more than just a hobby supply shop. It's a place where friends with common interests spend time, practice their craft, and share their lives. Barb Schoppman, owner, says that her customers are more like family. You can tell it's true. The open table at the front of th ... Read more...
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AM I A FIREMAN YET?
Saturday, December 17 2011
In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26 year-old mother stared down  at her 6 year-old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia. . . Although her heart was filled with sadness, She also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams. Now, that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true. She took her son' s hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be ... Read more...
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“A CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE”
Friday, December 16 2011
“A CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE”In this busy time of year, over 500 Waynedalers and visitors to the area relaxed and took time to celebrate the holiday season at "A Christmas In Waynedale." The community event was held on December 10th, from 4-7p on the corner of Bluffton and Lower Huntington Roads. The location of the event transformed a vacant car lot in the heart of Waynedale that hadn't seen much activity in the past 2 years until the decorations began to slowly appear on the building and surrounding streetlights about a ... Read more...
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FIRST GRADERS SPONSOR “COOKIES FOR CHRIST”
Friday, December 16 2011
FIRST GRADERS SPONSOR “COOKIES FOR CHRIST”It may not seem unusual that St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School first graders and their families have been busy baking cookies at this time of year. What is unusual is that these first graders and their families bake, bag and sell their annual "Cookies for Christ" to the St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School community and donate all the money they make to the Sunshine Club. The Sunshine Club is an outreach of both St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Seton parishes that gives food, clothing, toys and household i ... Read more...
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CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE ALWAYS GETS A BAD RAP
Written by Rev. James L. Snyder   
Friday, December 16 2011
Many reasons exist why a person should love and embrace the Christmas season. I hear of those who attack the Christmas season and I take no notice to them at all. The thing that keeps buffoons energized his attention paid to them. If they were really serious about their so-called beliefs, they would leave the country during the Christmas season and go somewhere where it is not celebrated. My recommendation is the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Ignoring the holiday buffoons, I snuggle down and e ... Read more...
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ABIGAYIL THE CAT AT THE MANGER
Friday, December 16 2011
ABIGAYIL THE CAT AT THE MANGERUnited Faith Presbyterian Church, 1616 West Main Street, invites the public to a special worship program at 5pm on December 24, Christmas Eve, featuring a dramatic presentation by Ruth Tyndall Baker as Abigail, the Cat at the Manger.Partnering with the Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, they ask that cans of cat and dog food are brought for animals at the shelter. The story told by Baker, a Fort Wayne playwright, is based upon the book written by Rouben Mamoulian. Peggy Bender, Community Relat ... Read more...
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HE WAS A MOUNTAIN OF A MAN
Friday, December 16 2011
A tribute to Chalmers L. Battenberg-from a grateful sister Betty J. HelserHe was a "Mountain of a Man" my brother,I was as proud as anyone can be of another.You've heard this phrase, "Live each day as your last."He lived them all in full, the present and the past. He loved all people, young and old,And oh what stories he has told.His yarns for kids you wouldn't believe,But none were meant to deceive. His tales of the Yukon and the Halls of FameAll were stretched to include his name.The kids kn ... Read more...
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