Waynedale Community News (Fort Wayne, IN)

Raking fall leaves can seem like a chore and a never-ending one, at that. Reduce time and effort spent managing fall leaves by putting this valuable resource to work in your landscape. Use your mower to recycle leaves right where they fall. A

We are two weeks away from the municipal election and never has the voter in Waynedale had an opportunity to make a real difference with their vote. From the Memorial Day parade to the Walk in Waynedale street fair, I have met residents who are

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to announce the unveiling of the newly renovated John S. and James L. Knight Learning Center. The Center has been redesigned for students and families to build authentic and creative hands-on experie

WAYNEDALE BAPTIST CHURCHwww.WaynedaleBaptistChurch.org 633 Lower Huntington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46819 (260) 747-5400 Worship Times: Wed. 6:30p Bible Study Sun. 8a 10:30a (deaf ministry upon request) 6:30p 9:30a Sunday School . . . FAM

A sincere thank you for all of the kind expressions of caring concern for me over the past several weeks with the passing of my husband, Don. The outpouring support from the communities of Waynedale and Elmhurst has been overwhelming and gre

For the fifth year, Community Harvest Food Bank and six area schools are partnering in a food drive competition to benefit families in northeast Indiana. University of Saint Francis, Indiana Tech, Huntington University, PFW, Mancheste

Fort Wayne UNITED’s TenPoint Coalition Foot Patrols walked in the Oxford community with the Fort Wayne Fire Department today to deliver and install smoke detectors to area residents during Fire Prevention Week. The number one line of def

As your city councilman over the last few years, I have been your advocate for fiscal sanity, holding the politicians and your local government accountable. I’ve had the privilege to work with residents and neighborhood leaders to resolv

(l-r) Theresa Poorman and Sharon Glant prepare dumplings last year.Fall is here and do you find yourself yearning for a tender Apple Dumpling nestled in a pool of gooey sauce? Mmmmm, yes! Available only one time a year and made by dedicated U

Help Wanted Light industrial assembly work. Part of full-time. 260-747-9653 _________________ CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST Complete Remodeling, Room Additions, Pole Barns, Garages, Roofing, Masonry, Concrete & More. The J & R

CHARLIE’S (DOG) BIRTHDAY BASH When: Sat. Oct. 26, 1p–3p Where: Rich’s Auto Center, 2135 Sandpoint Road, 46809 Add’l: We’re hosting a birthday party for our shop dog, Charlie to benefit the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. Guests can enter for a d

PBS39, Fort Wayne announced today that the station is joining local community organizations in a public awareness campaign to promote National Estate Planning Awareness Week, from October 21 – 27, 2019. Estate planning is one of the most

Some say Halloween is for children. But they haven’t met my friend, Rod King. You see, Rod is a cardboard craftsman. He can fashion about anything out of cellulose fiber. He’s made tunnels, hills, roads and a village for his train layout, fas

If you want to help pay for your children’s college educations, you might want to consider contributing to a 529 plan. With this plan, your earnings grow federally tax-free, as long as the withdrawals are used for qualified higher educatio

We are living in a nation on edge. From Wall Street to Main Street, shocking headlines and breaking news stories are causing political and emotional uneasiness and dare I say racial division like many of us have never seen. As I walk door to do

The other day a customer stopped in the store, and after we completed his hardware needs, he looked up at me and said, “How do you pick your topics for that newspaper article you do?” I told him that a lot of them come from everyday talks with my cu

In April of 1999 I was selected by the precinct committee persons to replace the late Cletus Edmonds for the 6th district City Council seat. I have since been elected 5 times to maintain my servant-leadership role as the current longest serv

We get many questions and calls this time of the year about preparing plants/gardens for winter. Here are some things to help your plants survive whatever Mother Nature has to offer this season. Plants, especially evergreens, are very sus

At Wayne Township’s 1st Annual Family Fun Day, Diane Rogers leads “Drums not Guns” entertainment.On Saturday, October 12, the Wayne Township Trustee Office held the first Annual Family Fun Day at our property downtown on Superior Street

The Allen County Department of Health is advising some patrons of Cali Nails in Southgate Plaza get tested for tuberculosis after investigating an active case connected to that location. This alert affects that Cali Nails location only.

If you’ve been a Rich’s Auto Center customer or a guest, you would have likely met Charlie, the resident ‘Shop Dog.’ Charlie is typically lounging in the back of the shop, watching all the vehicles being serviced, and waiting for his next scr

Linda J. Christlieb, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1947 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of the late George and Dortha (Swaim) Wonderly. She worked at home raising her family. She and her husban

Where has the time gone? It hardly seems possible that ten years have gone by since I wrote my first column for the Waynedale News. I clearly remember how it all began: Former 4th District Councilman Mitch Harper rented space in the Macedonia

If you spend a lot of time on the internet, you’re not just shopping or being entertained, or following the news or participating in an online community. You’re probably also dealing with accounts and information that eventually can becom

This Monday, October 14th is Columbus Day, one of ten federal holidays recognized nationwide by the United States Government. It’s a holiday celebrated every second Monday of October, and has been a federal holiday since 1937. There won?

Four students from Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne participated in the AT&T FirstNet Hackathon on Sept. 13–14 as part of a team comprised of fifteen students from seven Ivy Tech campuses across Indiana. The collaborative Ivy Te

He has been a strong voice and advocate for the Waynedale community. She has worked to improve the quality of communication between emergency services and persons with severe communication disabilities. And together, the two are the lat

Phyllis Philpot knows first-hand just how crucial the local agency NeighborWorks’ goodwill is. When her daughter recently began falling unexplainably, the family thought she had suffered a stroke, and got her a walker to keep her safe, b

YWCA Northeast Indiana held their annual Flowers on the River event in Lawton Park on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. The annual event marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There was a short program in the gazebo of La

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is combining its Walk for Animals and Halloween Pet Parade events into one fun-filled Howl-o-walkoween. Drawing from elements of both events, the Howl-o-walkoween will feature a one-mile walk and a p

Residents of Fort Wayne rallied together in support of the Northeast Indiana Heart Walk that took place on September 21 to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living all while paying tribute to those touched by the mission. Hundr

My younger sister is a much tougher critic than I am. She also, however, does not really enjoy movies or TV. So, when she actually wanted to watch a show, Mom and I obliged. My sister’s pick was Good Omens, a comedy about the end of the world. Stre

The Delta Dental Foundation today announced a $100,000 commitment as part of the “Water’s Cool at School” program to replace old water fountains in 21 schools in Indiana with new filtration and bottle filling stations. A launch event was h

PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHwww.PeaceLutheranfw.org 4900 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46807 (260) 744-3869 Worship Times: Sun. 9a Wed. 6:30p Bible Class Sun. 10:30a . . . TRUNK OR TREAT When: Sunday, October 27, 1-3pm Where: Shar

SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER When: Sat. Oct. 12, 1p Where: Indiana Tech’s Warrior Park Add’l: CASS Housing and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne announce a collaborative softball fundraiser. This event is free to the community. www.CAS

During deer hunting season, Indiana DNR encourages hunters to stay informed about deer diseases and best practices for handling any carcass or other raw meat. There are three deer diseases that hunters should be aware of this season: epiz

PART TIME PARKING CASHIER Downtown Fort Wayne – Qualified candidates must be able to accurately figure time, parking fees, light housekeeping, and light manual labor. You must have a valid Indiana driver’s license. Dependable, r

Water is one of the most important substances on earth. City Utilities produces Water that Works at a rate of 12 billion gallons a year. It’s water that supports good health, to fight fires, and to keep our homes and businesses running smooth

I saw a headline about the new film, Hustlers announcing that not even J-Lo could save this joyless movie. Then, I heard that a friend of mine, who I generally think has good taste, saw it and really enjoyed it. That piqued my curiosity and I had

Waynedale author, J. Allen Shaw, released his fourth children’s book in August. “Brainstorms! Fuzzy Frogs and Slippery Bears,” is Shaw’s most imaginative and colorful book to date. Shaw is part of the Fort Wayne Christian Writers Guild t

Social isolation is becoming an increasingly common issue, with one in five Americans reporting they feel lonely. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these feelings, with nearly half saying they often feel lonely. A new survey by Home I

Many years ago, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to see a show in Las Vegas starring the late comedian George Burns. The only disappointment about his appearance was that it didn’t include his wonderful wife, Gracie Allen, who died

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO When: Fri. Sept. 27 Where: Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. Add’l: Join us for a night of fun and bingo while supporting the mission of the Volunteer Center! Over 40 designer purses will be given out as priz

BOAT FOR SALE 14ft smoker craft, pedestal seats, livewell, electric trolling motor 25hp, Evinrude Shorelander trailer for $3500 in Fort Wayne 208-270-0192 _________________ LOCAL HONEY Our honey is raw, local (from Fort Wayne & Wa

On Saturday, October 26, from 10am – Noon, Friends of the Parks of Allen County invites citizens to partner with area parks & trails departments, non-profits, businesses, neighborhoods, and community volunteers to plant new trees i

The Senior Saints will be presenting their annual musical program at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, on Sunday, October 6 at 4:00pm. The group is directed by Marsha Wright and consists of 60 singers and instrumenta

It’s time! Like it or not, it’s time to get started on your fall gotta do list. It seems like all of a sudden September has come and gone and the cold chill of winter is just around the corner. So here are a few ideas to help you get started. At our hou

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) originated in the Americas in 1000BC and was cultivated for food. These flowers are sought by consumers for their bright, cheery looks both in gardens and cut-flower arrangements. The common sun

Linda in the plane with her flight instructor.After a career in the skies, Linda Honegger recently got the chance to return to the wild, blue yonder. The 74-year-old resident of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living center took the facility’s

WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHwww.WaynedaleUMC.com 2501 Church Street Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 747-7424 Worship Times: Sun, 8:45 & 11a Sunday School 10a Weekday Preschool Ages 2-5 (Sept – May) . . . TRUNK ‘N’ TREAT When: