‘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. 
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH: DAVES STORY PART V
Friday, May 18 2012
The week's HTYH is a continuation of Dave's story: I asked an A.A. man to be my sponsor and after we reviewed the first three steps and said the Third Step prayer together, I started on my 4th Step inventory list. He wrote fear at the top of the... Read more...

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF COACH JOHN F. GAUGHAN
Friday, January 27 2012
SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF COACH JOHN F. GAUGHANOn Friday, January 13, 2012 Bishop Luers High School hosted its annual Winter Homecoming. During the varsity boys' game, the alumni staff recognized the boys' basketball teams, coaches and cheerleaders from the early years of Bishop Luers (1958-1962).  Included in the group were members of the 1962 Allen County Championship team and their coach, Mr. John Gaughan. The gym was filled with excitement at half-time as the honored guests walked on to the court to be introduced. The highlig ... Read more...
 
DUKE
Written by Thomas Minnick   
Friday, January 27 2012
The boys named him Duke. Like his namesake, John Wayne, Duke strutted around, ruled the roost, and didn't take any guff. Only difference was, our Duke was a rooster. We had just moved to the country and we were really doing the farm thing. I'm talking gardens, fruit trees, horses, cows, goats, ducks, and, of course... chickens. My attractive, city-bred wife came in the house one day with a basket full of fresh eggs and said, "You've got to do something about that crazy rooster!" Turns out he wa ... Read more...
 
“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...
 
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...
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS WORK TOGETHER DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Friday, December 02 2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS WORK TOGETHER DURING THE HOLIDAYSAbout 2 months ago Associated Churches wrote letters to the food bank congregations informing them that the postman's collection which usually lasts through October, ran out in August. Fort Wayne Elks Lodge #155 announced that this shrinking lodge had been chosen by the Elks National Foundation to be the recipient of a $2000 matching grant if they could establish a fundraiser for a local charity. Three of the members of St. Matthew's, who are members of the Elks, suggested that the lodge ... Read more...
 
KNIGHTS A DYNASTY
Written by Michael Alberico   
Friday, December 02 2011
KNIGHTS A DYNASTYDynasty and domination are a few words that come to mind when a sports team at any level wins three championships in a row. That's exactly what Bishop Luers accomplished last Friday night. A three peat, that's a first in the storied history that is Bishop Luers Football. To take the domination statement even further with this latest Knights win, Luers has captured championships 4 out of the last 5 years and an amazing 7 out of the last 13 years. Why stop there? For Luers Head Coach Matt Lindsay ... Read more...
 
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