Many thanks to Rite Alterations at Georgetown. I had a very difficult wedding project I couldn't solve. The kind woman there worked into the night to help me. She is great.

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For Sarah Wallen and Sally Engle, it's not the three R's of “Reading, writing, and arithmetic” that guide them.

Sydney Hurley, a seventh-grader at Woodside Middle School, was named Miss Indiana Junior High Rodeo Princess on Aug. 15 at Bear Creek Farms near Bryant, about 20 miles south of Fort Wayne.

Editor's note: This week's Page Turner reader interview is with Andrea Thomas, who retired in 2004 as executive director of Wellspring Interfaith Social Services and who now is a community volunteer.

Storyteller and drama specialist Carol Knarr will bring to life the Junie B. Jones character at 1 and 4 p.m. Sept. 21 and at 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. Reservations required: 421-1220.

♦Wabash College, Crawfordsville: From Auburn: Nathaniel Jefferson Colglazier. From Bluffton: Jacob Gregory Castilow. From Fort Wayne: Derrek J.

To Gaile, activity director at Covington Manor Health and Rehab Center, for the family picnic July 24. It was a wonderful family event. Also, to her mom, Trish, who does the beautiful window displays for all to enjoy.

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In 2004, Debra Evans of Fort Wayne was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer called Leiomyosarcoma. Right away, she and her husband, the Rev. James Evans, pastor of Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church, knew the prognosis was not good.

Fort Wayne Community Schools hosts back-to-school nights for parents. Some have already taken place or the time and date have yet to be determined. Here is the schedule for upcoming nights:

♦Justin Robert Drerup and Megan Marie Baker

♦Melissa Sezginer and Mehmet Haluk Sezginer

♦CANI FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 13-16, Marshall Building, Columbia City; 2-3 p.m. Sept. 27-30, Angola Community Center, Pillared Room. Registration: Sarah Arnold at 423-3546, Ext. 296, or e-mail saraharnold@ canihelp.org.

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne awarded a $15,000 grant — the second installment of a three-year grant — to the Northeast Indiana Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.

Lunches are served at all nutrition sites served by Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana Inc., and are available for delivery to homebound clients. Preregistration is required.

Words make a difference. They can lift you to wondrous heights or wound you, leaving indelible scars.

♦Kaplan University, Chicago: From Angola: Brian Closson. From Columbia City: James Herron. From Fort Wayne: Charles Goddard, Jessica Krautkremer-Humphrey, Sandra Moore and Penny Nichols. From Kendallville: Jodene R. Bullis. From New Haven: Sherri G.

Q: I recently read an article that said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more “progressive” attempt to undermine parental authority. I believe children should respect adults no matter what. Don't you agree?

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 7810 St. Joe Center Road, will hold a community day Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship at 10:45 a.m. Food, games and fellowship take place after the worship service.

♦Lt. Col. Shane T. Sullivan has assumed command of Detachment 1, 45th Mission Support Group, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Sullivan is a commander and has served in the military for 18 years. He is the son of Thomas W.

Tip of the hat to those who take advantage of renting the garden space at Bluffton Road community land. It shows there are still some who are not afraid of labor; and through hard work have fresh vegetables.

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It took the national catastrophe of terrorism against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, for Roger Byers of Fort Wayne to make a major change in his life.

Editor's note: This week's Page Turner interview is with Jeff Krull, director of the Allen County Public Library.

Internet, word processing and e-mail help computer classes are offered by appointment at Woodburn branch library, 4701 Indiana 101 N, Woodburn. Classes last one hour. Call 421-1370 for an appointment.

Monte is a 1-year-old neutered male black and white domestic short hair cat. He is a lively fellow who is looking for an adventurous best friend.

♦Maureen G. Peffley and Timothy D. Peffley

♦Jennifer L. Martin has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Martin is the Headquarters Air Combat Command commercial law chief assigned to the 633d Air Base Wing at Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Va.

On Aug. 6, I stopped at McDonald's in Waynedale. A man on his way to work offered to pick up my tab. That was so sweet. I hope you realize I really appreciated your offer — a first for me. Thank you, again.

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