Extension office announces upcoming 4-H events list Monday, May 16, 2011 8:17 AM Purdue University Extension - Huntington County Office announces the 4-H calendar of events for the next several days. Monday, May 16• 5 p.m. - Animal ID forms deadline. Extension Office.• 7 p.m. - Horse and Pony leaders. Courthouse Annex. Tuesday, May 17• 5 p.m. - Bowling. Rainbow Lanes.• 6 p.m. - Canine Capers. Community Building, Hier's Park.• 7 p.m. - Jefferson Jr. Farmers - Home of the Chenoweths.• 7 p.m. - Fair board meeting. Heritage Hall, Hier's Park. Read more about Extension office announces upcoming 4-H events list
Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships Monday, May 16, 2011 8:12 AM Photo provided. Lindsay McElhaney (third from left) received the $1,000 Chuck Wohlford Memorial Scholarship from the Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club. With her are (from left) her parents, Doug and Jenna McElhaney; Evalyn Wohlford, Chuck's widow; and Huntington Metro Kiwanis scholarship committee member Don Betterly. Read full story... Read more about Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships
Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships Monday, May 16, 2011 8:10 AM Photo provided. Elizabeth Bolinger (third from left) received the $1,000 John Michael Memorial Scholarship from the Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club. With her are (from left) her parents, Robert and Marie DeWeese, and Don Betterly, a member of the Huntington Metro Kiwanis scholarship committee. Read full story... Read more about Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships
Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships at meeting Monday, May 16, 2011 8:09 AM The Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club presented scholarships to Huntington North High School graduating seniors Elizabeth Bolinger and Lindsay McElhaney during its May 9 meeting. Bolinger received the $1,000 John Michael Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student majoring in the field of human service. She is the daughter of Robert and Marie DeWeese, of Warren, and plans to major in psychology at Purdue University, eventually earning a master's degree in family counseling. Read more about Metro Kiwanis awards scholarships at meeting
Fair Tax Association to meet at Quayle Center Monday, May 16, 2011 8:05 AM The Huntington County Association for the Fair Tax will hold an informational meeting on Monday, June 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center, 422 Warren St., Huntington. Fair Tax advocates want to replace the income tax with a federal consumption tax of 23 percent on retail purchases. They say the change would create jobs, eliminate payroll taxes, provide a monthly rebate that ends taxes up to the poverty level and tax the underground economy, illegal immigrants and foreign taxpayers. Read more about Fair Tax Association to meet at Quayle Center
Self-disciplined students Monday, May 16, 2011 8:04 AM Photo by Matt Murphy. Huntington Catholic School students displaying the character trait of the month for May, "self-discipline," were recognized at the final All-School Liturgy of the year at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington on Friday, May 6. Read more about Self-disciplined students
Benefit to be held at East of Chicago in Warren Monday, May 16, 2011 8:04 AM Around 30 Huntington North High School students will benefit from a fund-raiser at East of Chicago Pizza in Warren on Tuesday, May 17, and Tuesday, May 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. each night. The fund-raiser will benefit the students' trip to the British Isles in June. Students will serve as wait staff for both evenings. East of Chicago is located at 111 E. First St. in Warren along Ind.-218. Read more about Benefit to be held at East of Chicago in Warren
Workshops offered for 4-H cat project members Monday, May 16, 2011 8:03 AM A series of three 4-H workshops has been scheduled to help 4-H Cat members learn more about the health, grooming and showmanship for their project work. Members are encouraged to participate in the following workshops: • May 25, at 6:30 p.m., Heritage Hall, Hier's Park. • June 15, at 6:30 p.m., Family Living Building, Hier's Park. • July 13, at 6:30 p.m., Heritage Hall, Hier's Park.Members may also bring their project cats to any of the meetings after the first workshop if the cat is current on their vaccinations. Read more about Workshops offered for 4-H cat project members
Chamber scholarships Monday, May 16, 2011 7:59 AM Photo provided. The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce has awarded scholarships to (from left) Jessica Jerabek, Brittney Stephan and Aaron Wolf. The scholarships were presented during the Chamber's Student Awards Day on Monday, May 9, at Huntington University's Habecker Dining Commons. Read more about Chamber scholarships
Local master gardeners sponsoring two achievement awards for youth Monday, May 16, 2011 7:59 AM The Huntington County Master Gardeners are sponsoring two achievement awards for youth enrolled in 4-H Garden and Floriculture projects. Applications will be accepted until May 31, To be eligible, a 4-H member must be enrolled in the 4-H Garden or 4-H Floriculture project a minimum of five years, including the current year. Read more about Local master gardeners sponsoring two achievement awards for youth
Youth invited to enter essay contest Monday, May 16, 2011 7:48 AM The Huntington TEA Party will sponsor an essay contest for Huntington County youth, ages 5 and older, who live outside Huntington Township. Participants are asked to write an essay of 100 words or fewer or draw a picture about why they would like to be part of a summer reading program. Entries must include the author's name, age, address and phone number. Entries must be submitted no later than June 1 to The Huntington TEA Party, PO Box 1005, Huntington, IN 46750. Read more about Youth invited to enter essay contest
Family and consumer science awards Monday, May 16, 2011 7:45 AM The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce has presented vocational student awards in the area of family and consumer science to Huntington North High School seniors (seated from left) Emily Hahn, early childhood education; Jessica Jerabek and Kristie Jamison, family and consumer sciences; and Jillian Buzzard, health services. Representatives of the businesses sponsoring the awards are (standing from left) Vicky Korreckt, of Kids Kampus; Kim Haneline, of RE/MAX Professional Group; John Paff, of Huntington University; and Tim Spang, of Miller's Merry Manor. Read more about Family and consumer science awards
Business awards Monday, May 16, 2011 7:43 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce has presented vocational student awards in the area of business to Huntington North High School seniors (seated from left) Melissa Cuttriss, accounting; Matt Bomba, information technology; and Aaron Wolf, business. Representatives of the businesses sponsoring the awards are (standing from left) Randy Sizemore, of First Federal Savings Bank; Joe Wiley, of Bowers Brewer Garrett and Wiley; and Eric Fawcett, of Bippus State Bank. Read more about Business awards
Second industrial technology award Monday, May 16, 2011 7:41 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce has presented vocational student awards in the area of industrial technology to Huntington North High School seniors (seated from left) Megan Smart, computer aided design; Tyler Bracht, Project Lead the Way; Matt Olinger, transportation; and Bruce Shafer, manufacturing. Representatives of the businesses sponsoring the awards are (standing from left) Greg Bloxson, Lime City Manufacturing; Jim Zurawski, Shuttleworth; Lori Mickley, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems; and Esther Johnson, UT Electronic Controls. Read more about Second industrial technology award
Golf outing will raise funds for Parkview Huntington Monday, May 16, 2011 7:41 AM The 21st annual Parkview Huntington Golf Classic will be held June 23 at the LaFontaine Golf Course. The event is sponsored by Huntington University and Moake Park Group, a Fort Wayne architecture/interior design/planning firm. Proceeds will be used for privacy improvements to Parkview Huntington Hospital's Surgical Admissions Unit. Read more about Golf outing will raise funds for Parkview Huntington