Huntington Lions club helps By the Book
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
The Huntington Lions Club presented a check for $500 to the By the Book Weekday Religious Education Program on Thursday, May 10. By the Book Weekday Religious Education is a voluntary released time education program established in 1945 that is sponsored by the Associated Churches of Huntington County, Inc. The program is offered during the school year to all third and fourth grade students in the Huntington County Community School Corporation.
Shown in the photo are Jack Oberholtzer, left, president of the Associated Churches board, which oversees the By the Book Weekday Religious Education Program, and Gerald Smelser, president of the Huntington Lions Club, with Smelser presenting the $500 check to Oberholtzer... Read More...
Children's Choir to present Jungle Songs
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
The Children’s Choir of Huntington County will present a Mini Music Camp called Jungle Songs June 4 through 8. The week of song, dance and play in the jungle will take place at St. Peter Lutheran School, 605 Polk Street.
Ages one to four will meet with a parent/caregiver from 10 to 11 a.m. and ages five to eight will meet from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the designated days. The cost is $40 per child.
For more information contact Terra Rowley at (260) 468-2705 or terra.rowley@gmail.com. Mail payments for the camp to: CCHC, P.O... Read More...
First Federal named in top 200
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
American Banker Magazine recently released the top performers among banks and thrifts with less than $2 billion in assets. The top 200 institutions in this size range that are publicly traded, or file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are ranked based on their average return on equity (ROE) over the past three years. Out of 1,012 institutions fitting the criteria, there were only six from Indiana with First Federal’s parent company, Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc., weighing in at number 162.
Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the OTC Markets Group, Inc... Read More...
Victory Noll to offer info on human trafficking
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
Victory Noll Center has scheduled Service Provision through Their Eyes: A Conference on Human Trafficking for Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will provide awareness of the community impact of global human trafficking.
Participants will be educated on the dynamics of sexual victimization and provide understanding to criminal, civil and social service providers on how to improve success in service provision. Issues of compassion fatigue for criminal, civil and social service providers will be addressed.
The day will include a keynote speaker and breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon... Read More...
ACRES Land Trust to hold Blue Jean Gala
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
ACRES Land Trust will hold a Blue Jean Gala at the Joseph Decuis Farm Thursday, June 7. A VIP Preview Party will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the Blue Jean Gala taking place from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
ACRES exists the help protect the natural habitats in northeast Indiana, southern Michigan and northwest Ohio. The organization’s goal is to preserve what is left of forests, prairies and wetlands. Its mission is to teach others the value of keeping natural areas intact. The Blue Jean Gala is being held as a fundraiser for the organization.
Since 1960, ACRES Land Trust has acquired over 4,450 acres of significant natural areas, creating preserves both large and small, each with a distinct character and history... Read More...
Victory Noll to offer Butterfly Workshops
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, will hold four Butterfly Workshops: Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard. Two sessions will be offered each day the workshops are offered. Sessions will be held Wednesday, June 27 and Wednesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Purdue Extension Educator, will lead the sessions. Participants can learn about Monarch butterflies and how to raise and release them. The Monarch’s lifecycle and what plants attract them will also be discussed.
For more information contact Victory Noll Center at (260) 356-0628, ext... Read More...
First Farmers hold After Hours
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
First Farmers Bank & Trust hosted a Chamber After Hours on Thursday, May 10 at their 244 Hauenstein Road location. The event was in celebration of the business’s five year anniversary in Huntington. Those in attendance enjoyed networking with others and learning more about the business. A light supper of sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, desserts and beverages was served.
JeFFFest is announced for June
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
The LaFontaine Arts Council and Four Corners Custom Framing announce that this year’s JeFFFest will be on Sunday, June 24. The event, held in downtown Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m., features fun food, fabulous music and fine art.
The art portion of JeFFFest provides artists of all ages the opportunity to create a special work on a 5”x7” canvas. These official JeFFFest canvases are $5 and can be purchased only at Four Corners Custom Framing, 419 N. Jefferson Street, during business hours from Tuesday through Saturday beginning Saturday, May 12.
Completed canvases should be returned to the frame shop by Saturday, June 16, at which time they become property of the LaFontaine Arts Council... Read More...
HCHI announces winners
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2012
Over 900 people participated in the Huntington County Hometown Improvement survey for residents of Huntington County. The Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who participated.
Everyone who completed a survey was entered for a chance to win one of four prizes. The winners are:
iPad winner: Dennis White
Scooter winner: Flora Davison
$100 Visa gift card winner: Chris Hoke
$20 gift card winner: Steve Miller
The Huntington County Hometown Improvement process is engaging Huntington County residents to provide thoughts, ideas, and solutions for our community to thrive, by building on its strengths... Read More...
Kids Kampus announces summer programs
Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Pathfinder Kids Kampus, “A Caring Place to Go and Grow!” is having a Summer Kamp for children ages 5 through 12 at Kids Kampus from May 29 through August 10. The Kamp includes up to 50 hours of fun per week along with snacks, meals and a lot of activities.
“Studies show children may lose up to 60% of what they have learned in school over the summer,” stated Lisa Mettler, administrator of Kids Kampus. “We know the best kind of learning happens when children are having too much fun to notice. Our school age summer kamp will keep your child engaged with an all-day, all-fun program giving them learning experiences to keep your school-ager motivated and focused in a fun and stimulating environment, even after school ends,” Mettler added... Read More...
Parkview Y offers May Membership Special
Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012
The Parkview Family YMCA, 1160W-500N, is offering a May Membership Special. When you sign up for a YMCA membership in May, you will receive $25 off the joiner’s fee. The special expires on Thursday, May 31.
YMCA members also receive 15 to 20 percent discounted rates for summer camps and save up to 80 percent on fitness classes which begin Monday, June 4. The YMCA is offering many different summer camps this year including: dance, gymnastics, art, soccer, volley, basketball, swimming, golf, preschool, show choir, boost and strength and conditioning for kids. The YMCA says they will be offering something for every child this summer... Read More...
Titanic model Bob Cline to appear at Library
Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012
Ever stopped to admire the model of the ill-fated steamship H.M.S. Titanic at Huntington City-Township Public Library? Do you realize that lifelong Huntington resident Bob Cline hand-built this 5-ft-long miniature Titanic from scratch? Join us for an unforgettable evening with a true master of his craft. Bob Cline will visit the Main Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 to share his stories of building, sailing – and yes, even sinking - his Titanic before donating it as part of the Library’s permanent collection. The Titanic model – which rarely leaves its special display case inside the Library - will be on hand for close-up viewing, as well as examples of how Bob uses his 80 years of experience to design original plans for creating miniature ships, and custom-builds his creations from scratch to be as accurate as possible to the real ships from which they were designed... Read More...
Health Dept. has credit and debit options
Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012
Beginning Wednesday, May 2, consumers who wish to make payments to the Huntington County Department of Health using credit and debit cards may do so through GovPayNet®. GovPayNet accepts the major credit, debit and prepaid debit card brands for payments twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on-site, online (www.govpaynow.com) or by phone 1 (888) 604-7888. Cardholders can make payments for a variety of services offered. These include immunization associated costs as well as costs for retail/mobile food permits, well & septic system associated fees and certified Indiana birth and death records... Read More...
Applebee's is Chamber Business of the Month
Posted: Friday, April 27, 2012
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 346 Hauenstein Road, was chosen as the May Business of the Month by the Ambassador group of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Applebee’s has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since the restaurant opened in Huntington. Applebee’s helps with Chamber events and just recently supplied gift certificates for our Administrative Assistant’s Day Luncheon. We thank Applebee’s for their support of the Chamber and being an important part of the Huntington community.
Shown front row from left: Sue Rumple, Beacon Credit Union and Chamber Ambassador; JoDeane Knowles, TCU and Chamber Ambassador; Davin Smith, Bowers Brewer Garrett & Wiley and Chamber Ambassador; Steve Kimmel, executive director, Huntington County Chamber of Commerce; Chad Cirullo, general manager, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar; Ashley Johnson, service professional, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar and Terry Miller, Ness Bros... Read More...
Markle Health holds Chamber ribbon cutting
Posted: Friday, April 27, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Markle Health and Rehabilitation, 170 Tracy Street, Markle, on Tuesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. The ribbon cutting was in celebration of the opening of the newly refurbished Alzheimer’s area at the facility.
The new memory care center, Auguste’s Cottage, is named in memory of the person in whom the features of Alzheimer’s disease were first recognized. In 1906, a woman passed away after suffering for several years with memory loss, paranoia, auditory hallucinations, unpredictable behavior and a decline in the ability to care for herself... Read More...
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