Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I listened to Char Binkley as a radio announcer on WBCL radio in Ft Wayne Indiana for years before interviewing her for this article which appeared in the Ossian Sun Riser in Fall 2011. Her smooth voice and careful, prepared method of interviewing people on the air influenced me, even before I knew I wanted... Continue Reading →
In 2007 my mother introduced me to a couple she had attended church with during her childhood. I was amazed to learn Thurman and Alma Weaver of Huntington, IN, were in their 90’s and still lived at home. Even more amazing, they had been married on July 7, 1937—so they were married for 70 years!... Continue Reading →
I met Marlene Hoopingarner through the volunteer group Stitches of Hope. She is a fantastic knitter. She excels at other crafts too . I’ve appreciated her talent for producing quality caps that are given to cancer patients and other people who lose hair from cancer. It was a joy writing about her for Senior Living... Continue Reading →
I missed posting this on Veteran’s Day, but this man was in my thoughts. I had never met anyone awarded a Purple Heart until I met Carl Mankey. It was pretty exciting, even though Mr. Mankey is a humble man. He and his wife invited me into their home for the interview for Senior Living... Continue Reading →
Paul Zurcher might be 88 years old, but he is still considered a national leader in his field of industry, namely the tire business. The way he learned to be a successful businessman and help others see their dreams come true was inspiring. It was a pleasure and honor to interview him this past summer... Continue Reading →
Joan Swartz is one of the best piano players in the world -- at least in my opinion. She can play hymns and other songs that make you cry with the emotion she puts into each stanza. She’s a lovely lady inside and out. This article appeared in the last issue of Sr. Living/ News-Banner. Joan Swartz... Continue Reading →
Here is a great way for churches to minister to families at the beginning of a school year. If it's too late to get something going at your church, focus on a single family who needs help and assist as you're able. God will bless your efforts. Students needing backpacks and supplies for the beginning... Continue Reading →
Writing this story was a challenge for me. I’ve never met Zach Bertsch; we did the interview via phone. But he is the same age as my daughter and to think of what he has come up against causes me to experience a myriad of emotions – anger, fear, doubt. I don't understand why Zach... Continue Reading →
Here is a great way one church is helping students get started for the school year. Aren't these little ones cute? Students needing backpacks and supplies for the beginning of the school year may select one at a free carnival to be held at the 4-H park in Bluffton on August 6 beginning at 11:00... Continue Reading →
This story that appeared in the Bluffton News-Banner is about a young man who is sacrificing my time, effort, energy for a group of people he does not know so they can have clean water. It is so inspiring. Please let me know what you think of it. ** Devotion to a cause can... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 