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Alzheimer’s support group meets Aug. 10

The next meeting of the Alzheimer's support group is Aug. 10, starting at 10:30 a.m., at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

Participants in support groups receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the problems they face, and the latest in information regarding research. All meetings are confidential and free of charge.

For additional information contact the group's Helpline, 24 hours a day, at 800-272-3900.

The hospital is located at 2001 Stults Rd., Huntington.

 

Ball State University announces spring grads from Huntington Co.

Ball State University in Muncie has announced its 2011 graduates from Huntington County.

Huntington

Bachelor of Arts: Megan Reust.

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Olivia Boyle.

Bachelor of Science: Matthew Crosley, Andrew Williams and Joshua Young.

Master of Science: Jessica Thompson.

Warren

Bachelor of Arts: Stuart Purcell.

Bachelor of Science: Whitney Johnson and Christine Pinkerton (cum laude).

 

Local volunteers are needed to help assist special needs taxpayers

Local volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program, which assists taxpayers with special needs, for locations including the LaFontaine Center in Huntington and the Huntington County Senior Center.

The Internal Revenue Service will provide materials and training to enable volunteers to perform this service. Volunteers make a commitment to serve a minimum of four hours weekly at the site for 10 weeks, and must pass all appropriate tests.

Classes will begin in Fort Wayne in January. Materials must be read and exercise problems completed before the class begins.

Setting the scene


Photo by Andre B. Laird.

On Tuesday, July12, Larry Goldsmith captivates an audience as he retells the events of the final moments aboard the ill-fated Titanic. Goldsmith is the grandson of Frank John William Goldsmith Jr., the only male child survivor from third class on the ship. Goldsmith's presentation was part of "Titanic: An Evening to Remember," held at the Huntington City-Township Public Library.

Locals make Ball State dean’s list for semester

Ball State University in Muncie has announced the names of Huntington County students who achieved Dean's List honors for the spring 2011 semester.

Andrews
Cally Shaw.

Huntington
Abriel Armstrong, Brittany Barrus, Olivia Boyle, Molly Brown, Ryan Cole, Matthew Crosley, Samantha Dyer, Patricia Flores, Sage Frewer, Stephanie Gray, Alecia Johnson, Austin Johnson, Amanda Olinger, Hilary Rohrabaugh and Katie Wright.

Warren
Colleen Crawley, Whitney Johnson and Stuart Purcell.

 

Cleaning up


Photo by Scott Trauner.

Mark Shrock, of Ashplundh Tree Expert Co., cuts branches off a tree near power lines in Warren on Wednesday, July 13. The town of Warren has contracted with the firm to clean up trees and brush near the power lines.

New officers


Photo provided.

Phil Ruppert (right) was recently installed as new president of the Andrews Lions Club, succeeding outgoing President Slim Fouts (center). The new officers were installed by Zone Chair Lion Kathy Morton, who also installed Andrew the Lion (left), portrayed by club member Cheryl Okuly, who will become the mascot and face of the Andrews Lions Club. The club held a membership drive during the year and, as a result, inducted 18 new members during the dinner.

RTL People’s Choice Baby Photo Contest to be held during 4-H fair

Dixie Harrold, volunteer at Huntington County Right to Life, looks at some of this year’s entries in the annual People’s Choice Baby Photo Contest. The contest is held during the 4-H Fair, July 23 through 27.
Photo by Andre B. Laird.

Huntington County Right to Life will hold its annual People's Choice Baby Photo Contest during the Huntington County 4-H Fair.

Votes can be cast in the Right to Life booth from July 23 through 27, 3 to 9 p.m. each day.

The contest features photos of babies who live in Huntington County and born during 2009, 2010 or 2011.

Votes can be cast at a penny per vote.

Winners will receive cash prizes as well as prize portraits donated by Portraits by JoLene and birthday cakes donated by Brock's Cakery.

HNHS Class of ’76 to hold 35th reunion Oct. 15 at local PAL

The Huntington North High School Class of 1976 will hold its 35-year class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Huntington PAL Club.

Class members are also invited to attend a brunch on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Huntington University's Habecker Dining Commons.

Those making reservations before Aug. 1 will be charged a discounted price. Admission may also be paid at the door.
To submit an address for a class member, send an email to jconley@miami tool.com.

New Hope sponsoring ‘Party in Park’

The New Hope United Church of Christ is sponsoring a "Party in the Park" on Aug. 6, with free food, games and door prizes.

The party will be held in the park behind the fire station in Bippus, beginning at 4 p.m.

Dane Bailey, the singing auctioneer, will provide the musical entertainment for the evening. Free hot dogs, chips, ice cream and drinks will be served beginning at 4:30 p.m. There will be a Moonwalk, cornhole, ladderball, and other games.

A musical concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. featuring Bailey.

Enjoying the evening


Photo by Matt Murphy.

A crowd of participants at the Beer & Barbecue Block Party in downtown Huntington on Saturday, July 16, enjoys food and music. The event was sponsored by The Brick House Grill as a fund-raiser for downtown Huntington beautification.

Block party


Photo by Matt Murphy.

James and the Drifters were part of the entertainment on Saturday, July 16, at the Beer & Barbecue Block Party sponsored by the Brick House Grill in Huntington. The event was partly a fund-raiser for downtown Huntington improvement and beautification efforts.

Sliding in Warren


Photo by Matt Murphy.

Nick Stucky heads down the hill at the Knight-Bergman Center in Warren on Saturday, July 16, while paricipating in The Warren Church of Christ's annual "Slip-N-Slide Day."