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SITTING, WAITING, WISHING
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by Lisa Soper
Last summer, I embarked on a journey half way across the world to the West African country of Ghana. I lived, breathed and embraced the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle for four weeks, teaching, learning, helping and growing along the way.
When I left Busua, I knew I wanted to return as soon as possible mainly because of the many wonderful people of Ghana whose warm welcomes, clever handshakes and vibrant personalities embraced me with open arms and seemed to say, "Welcome to my home."
I am...
FWCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR - 2013
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
South Side High School World History Teacher Emily Oberlin has been named the 2013 Fort Wayne Community Schools Teacher of the Year. Oberlin began her teaching career six years ago and has spent the last three years at South Side, joining the school when it became a LEAD school.
Oberlin was selected as Teacher of the Year because of her dedication to bringing World History to life for students and connecting with students in areas where it matters – in serving and caring for others. When a...
ROANOKE ANTIQUE & ARTS FAIR
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
Taking place on picturesque Main Street in beautiful, historic Roanoke, the street will be closed to accommodate the 30+ quality antique dealers. Featured will be local organizations selling ice cream, desserts and drinks; live entertainment; an al fresco breakfast and lunch, and good old fashioned family fun is all in the planning to attract a broad audience and shoppers to this event.
The show is June 15th from 9 to 5. Main street is closed, and the street will be filled with art and...
WAYNEDALE'S MEMORIAL DAY - 2013
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
On the rainy Memorial Day, this year spirits were great in remembrance of the fallen and, those who are willing, heroes that we love. As many of us celebrated Memorial Day weekend and the beginning of summer with friends and families, in Waynedale we most importantly remembered those who have given their lives for our freedom.
Supporting our troops and families, hundreds of people, umbrella in hand, we proudly waved flags up and down Old Trail Road for this year's Memorial Day parade.
Young...
ARMINGTONS CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
William E. and Edith (Pfeiffer) Armington will celebrate their 60th anniversary with family.
William and Edith were married June 13, 1953 in Waynedale United Methodist Church.
They have five daughters: Debi (Dave) Moore, Fort Wayne, Cindy (Paul) Bussey, Florida, Karen (Eric) Alspaugh, Warsaw, Brenda (Gary) Hess of Yoder, Jennifer (Andy) Alspaugh of Warsaw. They have 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST JR.
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School students put on three performances of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr." for students, families and friends of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School.
Fifth through eighth graders played the memorable roles of Belle, the Beast, Gaston, Lefou, as well as the Beast's servants under an enchantress' spell -- Cogsworth, Lumiere and Mrs. Potts. To a musical accompaniment, students sang the familiar and lyrical Disney songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice...
GARY & MARY LOU CLINTON CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
On June 15th Gary and Mary Lou Clinton will celebrate 50 years of marriage. Gary has retired from Graves Trucking after 36 years. Mary Lou retired from FWCS after 29 years.
A family dinner is planned for a later date.
GET PAID TO RECYCLE YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
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- Friday, 07 June 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
If you have been putting off parting ways with your older energy-wasting refrigerator or freezer, now is the time to take advantage of Indiana Michigan Power's (I&M) Appliance Recycling Program. I&M Indiana service territory has increased their incentive to $40 for customers who recycle their outdated and inefficient refrigerators and freezers.
In addition to the $40 incentive, participation in the program can save as much as $150 a year through lower household energy usage. Because...
$2K RAISED FOR WAYNEDALE TRAILS
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- Friday, 24 May 2013
- by The Waynedale News Staff
Hair Affair, 6200 Bluffton Road and Kingston Residence on Winchester Road partnered Saturday, May 11th to host the 1st Annual Spring Social benefiting the Fort Wayne Trails ~ Waynedale Initiative. There was plenty of pampering going on with beauty treatments such as haircuts, manicures, pedicures, Diva nail art and even a Senior Special with a Style and Makeup. Rick Ross from Body Kneads provided complimentary chair massages and there were also free hand massages offered to patrons between...
