Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
While on assignment for the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper recently I had the opportunity to interview Harlem Globetrotter ‘Handles’ Franklin. The Globetrotters were in Fort Wayne to play at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. To say Mr Franklin values education would be an understatement. Read to discover how much this athlete cares about kids.... Continue Reading →
Angie Dial is an amazing lady running an amazing program. She’s influencing teens to stay out of trouble and possibly enter a career with the justice system. No job gets better than that. ** Teen Court, organized in Wells County in December 1998, has offered hundreds of local teens the opportunity to see how the... Continue Reading →
If it seems I’ve written a lot of Model A profiles, you’re right. For some reason there are several people in my town who own them. And they just happen to be some of the nicest people around. This couple I’ve known most of my life. Sonja Hook was my piano teacher for several years.... Continue Reading →
While writing a weekly column about a small town in a rural community, I've learned to keep my ears open for possible leads. I also ask former subjects of stories for hints of anything or anyone they might know who would be good to write about. This story came as a result of a lead... Continue Reading →
Women in the Wells County area who have lost hair due to cancer treatments have a convenient and economical alternative to purchasing a wig. Jerri Lehman, owner of Lehman Styling Salon and Lehman Barber Shop, offers the use of her wig bank and professional styling services at no charge to women experiencing those conditions. As... Continue Reading →
Don't tell Wayne Hull of Ossian there is a better antique car to own than a Model A. He vehemently defends the vehicles manufactured by Henry Ford between 1927 and 1931. “The Model A is the least expensive antique vehicle and the easiest to maintain,” said Hull. “People with antique cars brag about how much... Continue Reading →
In 2008 Kameron Mechling of Bluffton watched a TV ad featuring Kris Holmes, a famous male unicyclist. The commercial made it look like fun to ride a unicycle so Mechling felt encouraged to try. Mechling, 16, borrowed a unicycle from a friend to practice with. It was small for him, but he got a... Continue Reading →
I have the privilege of knowing Laurie Gray, award-winning author of Summer Sanctuary. This book has earned many favorable reviews. Look for this book in your library. If it is not available from your library, ask your librarian to order this book. You’ll enjoy it. *** Sometimes the idea for a book is right... Continue Reading →
Several of my stories for the Ossian Sun Riser newspaper have been profiles on churches. This approach was done at my editor’s suggestion and it has been fun to meet so many great pastors and people who direct the spiritual health of the people in this area. Other profiles of churches will be posted... Continue Reading →
Every week I feature a profile of a classic car owner. This past year I interviewed several for a publication called Indiana Autos and RVs. It’s been fun talking with classic car owners, especially when they are already my friend. John and his wife Carol attend my church. ** It was an oddball year.... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 