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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: MEMORIAL DAY

Written by Richard A. Stevenson
Friday, May 18 2012
Spring has really gone by quickly. I find it hard to believe that Memorial Day will be here in just a few days. And, along with Memorial Day, comes one of my favorite events of the year, the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade. The Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, and proceed down Old Trail Road to Prairie Grove Cemetery. My office will be participating in the Parade again this year as we have every year since I took office. I believe that it is im ... Read more... Add new comment

STRAIGHT FROM SENATE: NEW LAWS HELP SOLDIERS CONVERT MILITARY SKILLS INTO JOBS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Written by State Senator David Long (R-Fort Wayne)
Friday, May 18 2012
May is a month for celebrating, remembering and honoring the brave men and women of the past and present who serve our great county in uniform. Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday in May with Armed Forces Day following on May 19. To remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, we also recognize Memorial Day on May 28.As these commemorations take place this month, it's a good time to ask what we can do to better serve those who serve us. Unfort ... Read more... Add new comment

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2012 STREET AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS'

Written by Mayor Tom Henry
Friday, May 18 2012
As you know, the State recently announced, that due to fiscal errors, it would be returning income tax money that belonged to cities and counties. In keeping with my commitment to strengthen our neighborhoods and build an economically vibrant Fort Wayne, I recently unveiled a plan for the use of these funds through our Restoration Funding Program. Through this program, I am proposing that we invest $5 million of the $8.5 million returned in two primary areas: 1) $3.5 million in street ... Read more... Add new comment

529 PLAN CAN HELP WITH COLLEGE FUNDING AND ESTATE-PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

Written by Shawn Wall, Edward Jones
Friday, May 18 2012
Now that another school year is drawing to a close, your young children are a step closer to the day when they'll be heading off to college. Of course, as you're probably aware, higher education doesn't come cheap — and the costs seem to continuously climb. You can help your children — or even your grandchildren — meet these expenses by investing in a 529 plan. And this college savings vehicle offers estate-planning benefits. As a college funding vehicle, a 529 plan offers some significant bene ... Read more... Add new comment

COUNCILMAN’S CORNER

Written by Mitch Harper
Friday, May 04 2012
The City Council has approved the contract for a project long-awaited by many Waynedale residents. The project is the upgrade of the water main along Bluffton Road from Lower Huntington Road to Maplewood Road, then east on Maplewood to Wohama. Water main will be replaced on Dale Drive as well. The project will largely be done by horizontal directional drill and will minimize disruption for residents this summer. This is Phase I. Phase II will be along Bluffton Road from Lower Huntington Ro ... Read more... Add new comment

THIS MOTHER’S DAY, THINK OF LIFETIME FINANCIAL MOVES TO HELP KIDS

Written by Shawn Wall, Edward Jones
Friday, May 04 2012
If you're a mother, you'll probably get some nice cards and flowers on Mother's Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your children themselves. And since you want to see them happy and financially secure, perhaps you can use this Mother's Day as an opportunity to consider ways to help your children at various stages of their lives. So, let's take a look at steps you can take: When Your Children Are Young •Teach them to be savers — Encourage young children to put away part of their allow ... Read more... Add new comment

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