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Huntington University digital media arts majors display works

The works of the Huntington University graduating digital media arts majors will be on display in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts from May 2 to May 11.

The exhibit will feature film, animation, puppets, posters, drawings and props projects from the graduating seniors.

An artist reception will be held May 7 at 6 p.m. to honor the seniors.

The public is invited to
attend.

The Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre performances and by appointment.

Huntington County 4-H calendar

The Huntington County 4-H calendar for Monday, May 2, to Saturday, May 7, is as follows:

Tuesday, May 3
5 p.m. - Bowling, Rainbow Lanes.
6 p.m. - Canine Capers, Community Building.
6 p.m. - Muzzleloader, Warren Sportsman's Club.

Wednesday, May 4
6 p.m. - Archery, Community Building.
6 p.m. - Golden Eagles, Family Living Building.

Thursday, May 5
5 p.m. - Waggin' Tails, Community Building.
5 p.m. - Bowling, Rainbow Lanes.
6 p.m. - Huntington Hummers, Mills residence.

Huntington earns Tree City USA designation for 16th consecutive year from Arbor Day Foundation

Huntington was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 16th year in a row.

The national designation is bestowed upon communities that show a commitment to urban forestry.

Huntington has net the four standards to become a Tree City USA community, a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

Communities that earn Tree City USA recognition not only have taken the time to meet the four standards. They know that trees:

Pizza party for pop tabs


Photo by Andre B. Laird.

Northwest Elementary School teacher Debra Fahl (left) serves up a slice of pizza to Drew Nash on Friday, April 29, during a pizza party the Norhwest fourth-graders earned by collecting the most pop tabs for the Shrine Hospital in Indianapolis in a shcool drive from October through March.

Kiwanis Club presents awards to the top 25 students


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

The Huntington Kiwanis Club presented Kiwanis Builds Forever (KBF) awards to the top 25 students in the Huntington North High School Class of 2011. Recipients are (seated from left) Dylan Gray, Kiersten Town, Melissa Cuttriss, Carly Becker, Haley Maranda, Gracie Winkler, Liesl Davenport, Jennifer Riggle, Colin McIntire and Aaron Wolf; and (standing from left) Andrew Wickersham, Emma E. Clor, Taylor Mortorff, Zach Schaffter, Zach Geyer, David "D.L." Rash, Trey Meehan, Jordan Carnes, Mariah Harold, Kelly Ditzler, Gretchen Spahr, Sam Paschal, Maddie Meese and Alex Herber.

Stray animals in county to be housed at Warren vet’s location

Jenelle Conley, a staff member at Riverside Veterinary Clinic, holds “Sophie” and “Opie” (on leash) in front of the clinic in Warren on Wednesday, April 27.
Photo by Matt Murphy.

The way stray and neglected animals are controlled in Huntington County is changing, after County Animal Control Officer Lori VanOver received permission from the Huntington County Commissioners last week to take animals to Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Warren.

Previously, animals picked up by VanOver were taken to the Huntington County Humane Shelter in Huntington, but VanOver says she believes animals would have a better shot at finding new homes if they were taken to Riverside.

Huntington Aluminum should be up by July 1

Roger Kilty (left), president and majority owner of Huntington Aluminum, announced his company’s plans to start up in the former Gotec Plus building at Riverforks Industrial Park.
Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Huntington Aluminum should be up and running in the Riverforks Industrial Park by July 1, says the company's president and majority owner, Roger Kilty.

Kilty joined with city, county and state officials on Thursday, April 28, to announce that Huntington Aluminum will soon occupy the former Gotec Plus facility at 1605 Riverfork Drive.

The business will employ an estimated 40 to 45 people, Kilty says.

Kris Teusch is HNHS 2011 teacher of year

Kris Teusch
Photo by Jessica Williams.

Huntington North High School math teacher Kris Teusch has been named the school's 2011 Teacher of the Year.

The announcement was made during a breakfast on Wednesday morning, April 27.

Teusch has spent 17 years in the corporation. She serves as a co-sponsor of the Student Athletic Board and is an assistant track coach.

She is also in the process of developing a local chapter for the national organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at HNHS.

Local YSB to hold QPR training on May 5

The Huntington County Youth Services Bureau will hold QPR training on May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The "Question, Persuade, Refer" training is open to the public and equips participants to work with teens contemplating suicide.

The training includes information on:

The problem of suicide on a national and state level.

Common myths and facts associated with suicide.
Warning signs and risk factors of suicide.

Tips for asking the suicide question.

Methods for persuading suicidal individuals to receive help.

Meese earns HNHS valedictorian spot; Herber is salutatorian

The top two students of the Huntington North High School Class of 2011 are Madison Meese (second from left), valedictorian, and Alex Herber (fifth from left), salutatorian.
Photo by Jessica Williams.

The top two students for the Huntington North High School Class of 2011 were announced during a breakfast at the school Wednesday morning, April 27.

Madison Meese secured top honors as valedictorian and Alex Herber was named salutatorian for the class of 457 students.

Meese, the daughter of Bill and Sheila Meese, earned a grade point average of 11.55 on an 11-point scale.

Nature's Fuel breaks ground


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Officials prepare for a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday, April 27, near the future site of Nature's Fuel at the Huntington Landfill. From left are Matt Schenkel, of Shawnee Construction and Engineering, Fort Wayne; Ann Tompkins, landfill director; Huntington Mayor Steve Updike; Bill Sinish, Nature's Fuel CEO; and Dave Solak and Paul Fritz, of AE Equities Group, general contractors, construction managers and developers headquartered in Detroit, MI.

HNHS musical production set for April 28, 29 and 30


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Honky tonk owner Sylvia (Breanna Woods) shares a song with widower Jim Haller (Josh White) in the Huntington North High School production of "All Shook Up." Performances of the Elvis Presley/William Shakespeare-influenced musical are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 28, 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the HNHS auditorium.