VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: MEMORIAL DAY
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... Read more...
STRAIGHT FROM SENATE: NEW LAWS HELP SOLDIERS CONVERT MILITARY SKILLS INTO JOBS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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... Read more...
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2012 STREET AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS'
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... Read more...
529 PLAN CAN HELP WITH COLLEGE FUNDING AND ESTATE-PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
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... Read more...
COUNCILMAN’S CORNER
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.... Read more...
THIS MOTHER’S DAY, THINK OF LIFETIME FINANCIAL MOVES TO HELP KIDS
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... Read more...
VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
Friday, April 20 2012
Members of my staff and I regularly attend various trainings to keep us up to date on issues that affect our clients. Recently some of my staff attended a talk by a Representative of the Social Security Administration, Melinda Zenk. Ms. Zenk spoke... Read more...
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: STRENGTHENING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Friday, April 20 2012
I firmly believe that strengthening our neighborhoods is crucial to the success of the City of Fort Wayne and I'm pleased we received nearly $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant will create... Read more...
EVEN WITH LOW RATES, YOU CAN INVEST FOR INCOME
Friday, April 20 2012
Not long ago, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced that it plans to keep short-term interest rates near zero until late 2014. The Fed initially pushed rates to that level in 2008, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. Clearly, low interest rates... Read more...
VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP: SPRING
Friday, April 06 2012
What a beautiful Spring we are having in Waynedale. The trees and flowers are blooming, and the weather has been unusually warm and sunny. Easter is here already and with it comes the second annual Easter Egg Hunt in Waynedale Park at 10 a.m. this... Read more...

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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Written by State Senator David Long (R-Fort Wayne)   
Friday, October 21 2011
STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE IT'S TIME ONCE AGAIN TO SPREAD 'HOOSIER CHEER FOR OUR HEROES' Somewhere in the desert sands of Iraq or the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, an Indiana soldier smiled during the holiday season last year, diverted momentarily from the danger and drudgery of war thanks to a greeting card from a Hoosier. Last year, Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman delivered 35,629 cards to Major Gen. Martin Umbarger, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, as part of her "Hoosier Cheer For Our Heroes" campaign. ... Read more...
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Written by Richard A. Stevenson   
Friday, October 07 2011
VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIPAs a government official who is proud to be serving my community, I like to recognize important days in our Country's history. Somehow, this year, Constitution Day slipped past me without the recognition it deserves. We celebrate Constitution Day on September 17, which is the day our Constitution was signed in 1787. It is hard to believe that same document still serves as the framework for our federal government after 224 years. Our Constitution is one of the oldest in the world still being use ... Read more...
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IT’S A GOOD WEEK TO THINK ABOUT RETIREMENT SAVINGS
Written by Shawn Wall, Edward Jones   
Friday, October 07 2011
IT’S A GOOD WEEK TO THINK ABOUT RETIREMENT SAVINGSYou may not see it posted on your calendar, but October 16 – 22 is National Save for Retirement Week. This annual event, endorsed by Congress, is designed to raise awareness about the importance of saving for retirement — so you may want to take some time this week to review your own strategy for achieving the retirement lifestyle you've envisioned. If you're not convinced of the need for an event such as National Save for Retirement Week, just consider these statistics, taken from the Employee ... Read more...
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Written by Mayor Tom Henry   
Friday, October 07 2011
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORSummer is over and our neighborhoods are bursting with the sights and sounds of autumn. A normal fall sight is our leaves falling to the ground and I wanted to take this opportunity to share information about the City's leaf collection plan. This year's leaf collection will begin October 24th and run through December 9th. Once again we will make two passes through each part of the City. The collection crews will start on the North side of the city and work their way South. Crews will be in the ... Read more...
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Written by State Senator David Long (R-Fort Wayne)   
Friday, October 07 2011
STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATEWANTED:INTERNS TO HELP SENATE IN 2012 SESSION College upperclassmen and recent graduates can set their resumes apart by gaining unique Statehouse experiences offered through internships with the Indiana Senate Republicans. Applications for the 2.5-month, Indianapolis-based paid internships – including legislative and communications opportunities – are available online at www.senaterepublicans.in.gov/internship.htm and due by Oct. 31. A resume, two reference letters, official transcripts and a ... Read more...
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Written by Richard A. Stevenson   
Friday, September 23 2011
VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIPWe always try our best to accommodate the needs of everyone who comes in our door at the Wayne Township Trustee's Office. But, we also must follow Indiana Law and our Eligibility Standards, which sometimes require us to deny assistance to persons who come to us for help. Recently my staff and I have gotten some questions from persons we had to deny. I want those individuals to know that I understand their frustration, and we would help them if we could. When an individual is denied because they ... Read more...
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