Storm Stories...

MAYOR HENRY SEEKS STORIES FROM THE STORM
Mayor Looks for Heart Warming Stories of Those Who Went the Extra Mile to Help During the Ice Storm

Fort Wayne, Ind. – During the December ice storm that left thousands of Fort Wayne residents without power, some for many days, Mayor Tom Henry continued to ask citizens to check on their neighbors to help ensure no one was in danger.

During and the since the storm, Mayor Henry says he hears story after story of people who made big efforts to reach out to friends, family and even strangers. “People offered help and hope to individuals and families who were cold, tired, and hungry,” said Mayor Henry. “It’s these stories that make me proud to be part of this community.”

Saying he would like to acknowledge and possibly publicly recognize many of those who went to great lengths to help others, Mayor Henry asked citizens to send him a note on the City’s website to tell the stories they know, where warm hearted individuals made a difficult situation a little more bearable for others.

Submissions can be made until February 2 at www.cityoffortwayne.org/warmhearts. Mayor Henry would like to thank all of those who made such an effort and helped avoid a terrible storm becoming a tragedy.

Upcoming 2nd District Events

The holidays are over and we're now all working on a schedule again. In that spirit, here is the schedule for our 2nd District Community Meetings for 2009. Please join your neighbors for these meetings, to learn more about what is going on in our community and to have an opportunity to share your ideas and concerns.

All meetings are at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18, Psi Ote Barn Lower Level (Northside Park, enter off Parnell and go just past the tennis courts)
Monday, April 27, River Lodge (Shoaff Park - enter the park and go straight back, past the golf course)
Wednesday, September 2, River Lodge
Monday, November 2, Psi Ote Barn Lower

The February 18 program will be a (short) State of the Second District speech, and then time for any questions, ideas or concerns you want to share.

The other programs are being finalized but I wanted to get the dates out. Stay tuned for more information.

It's Dues time again...

Once again, it's that time of year — your Kirkwood Park Association, Inc. annual dues are currently due.

In accordance with the By-Laws of the Kirkwood Park Association, Inc., each homeowner must pay their mandatory association dues of $30.00 to the Board Treasurer by January 31st of each calendar year.

Forms will be distributed the week of Jan. 5. Please complete and mail with your check in the amount of $30.00, made payable to Kirkwood Park Association, no later than January 31, 2009. Send to P.O. Box 5354, Fort Wayne, IN 46895. If you misplace your form, a pdf is available in the links section of this blog, or by clicking here.

Thank you for your anticipated prompt response. Your cancelled check with serve as receipt of payment.

Happy New Year to all of our residents — stay warm and healthy during this winter!