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Pets & The 4th Of July
Fireworks may be fun for us; but can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. Summer days, especially the ones in July, are the busiest days for all animal shelters. Many animals are so frightened by the noise and bright flashes of fireworks that they run away and unfortunately, get lost. . .
FWFD Encourages Safe & Responsible Fireworks Use
The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation’s birthday on the 4th of July. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory when children and adults are injured while using fireworks. . .
Wayne Trustee Awards Scholarships: Voice Of The Township
This year the Wayne Township Trustee Office is awarding three Richard A. Stevenson Sr. Scholarships to deserving Wayne Township high school graduates who are going on to college this fall: Jaida Woods graduated this May from Snider High School and has been accepted to continue her education at Purdue University—Fort Wayne, where she will pursue studies in human services/early childhood education to prepare for a career in helping others, especially children. . .
Lions Donate To Six Charities
The Heritage Lions have approved donations to these six Indiana Lions charities: The Lions Cancer Control Fund of Indiana (providing funds to combat pediatric cancer at Riley Children’s Hospital), VisionFirst Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing, Inc.(at . .
A July 4th Mystery Or Strange Coincidence?
Remarkedly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. . .
James “Jamie” K. Farris Jr, 65
James “Jamie” K. Farris Jr, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 24, 2024. A carpenter by trade, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman that loved deer hunting and fishing. You could often find him belting out the lyrics to his favorite Rolling Stones songs so infectiously that you couldn’t help but sing along. . .
Combating Infant Mortality
“Food is medicine. We must get back to the Earth,” said Kelley Marvin who has been a nutritionist for 15 years. Marvin has partnered with Ink Spot Publisher and Dream Center Visionary, John Dortch, to help eradicate infant mortality in the Summit City. . .
How Strong Is Your Emergency Fund?
You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses, some of which may be sizable. Without one, you might be forced to dip into your investments, possibly including your retirement accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k). If this happens, you might have to pay taxes and penalties, and you’d be withdrawing dollars that could otherwise be growing over time to help pay for your retirement.
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The Stars & Stripes Are Forever: Around The Frame
Recently, on the way to Indiana Beach with my brother Richard, we got to talk about how we’d like our lives to be celebrated after we die. Richard is a very patriotic guy, so it wasn’t surprising he wants patriotic music like “The Star- Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful,” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and “Onward Christian Soldiers” to be played or sung. We could not think of a better place to hold his memorial than the Memorial Park pavilion since it is: dedicated to the World War I veterans of Fort Wayne/Allen County, centrally located and he wants chicken from Zeb’s Chicken Shack that can be carried in to support a small, local, and minority owned business. His cremains will be buried in the Concordia Garden’s scattering garden next to a cornfield in homage to his love for his maternal grandparents whose farm we often visited. Richard will be remembered for his kindness to people, love of turtles, willingness to lend a helping hand, and his sense of humor.
‘Am I OK?’ Celebrates Late Blooming: At The Movies With Kasey
The promotional poster for Am I OK? features a close-up of Dakota Johnson’s face as she cries beneath her heavy bangs. It looks like one of those influencers who, for some reason, film themselves crying, often in their cars. . .
Celebrating Our Unique & Vibrant Community
As we prepare for the upcoming 5th annual Shop Waynedale event, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible community we call Waynedale. Running from July 8-20, this event is not just about great discounts and exciting shopping experiences, but it’s also a celebration of the unique spirit and unity that defines our little side of town. . .
Library’s Reading Service Wins Two Awards
The Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service (ARS) hosted its annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Mirro Center for Research. The annual luncheon celebrated the volunteers who read local newspapers and magazines as part of ARS’s services for people who are vision-impaired or otherwise have trouble reading print. . .
Bus Donated To Enhance Local Safety Education
Fort Wayne Community Schools donated a school bus to the Fort Wayne Fire Department and the Fort Wayne Police Department. The bus will be used at Safety Village to educate students about how to evacuate a bus safely during a fire or accident. . .
What To Know Before ‘Reversing’ Your Retirement
If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement? Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from their retirement accounts than they had originally anticipated. . .
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