Two-EE's Winery opening Saturday, May 25
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
The Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau announced today that Two-EE’s Winery is set to open its doors this Saturday, May 25 at noon and closing at 7 p.m. After their opening date, they will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be seven varieties of wine available for sampling and purchase. Ten additional wines will be added in the coming weeks as production continues.
Tina Bobilya, executive director of the Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau, stated, “The opening of the winery is significant for the county because it helps strengthen the area as a place of destination... Read More...
Farmer's Market to begin first week of June
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Downtown Huntington will be the site of a Farmers’ Market beginning the first Wednesday in June. Each Wednesday beginning June 5 through Wednesday, October 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., the Farmers’ Market will be held in the parking lot at the corner of Warren and Market Streets.
Vendors are welcome to bring tables, tents or sell from their car and offer vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods, craft items, handmade jewelry and more. Each participant will be charged $5 each Wednesday for their selling area. Individuals, businesses, churches and not-for-profits are welcome to participate every Wednesday except during Heritage Days when the Farmers’ Market will not operate... Read More...
United Way, YMCA team up for Triathlon
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
The United Way of Huntington County and Parkview Huntington Family YMCA are teaming up to host the 2013 Olympic Day and Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, August 24. The event is sponsored by Parkview Huntington Hospital. It will be a full day of family-oriented fun designed to promote health and wellness.
Olympic Day is a community-wide event that will feature Olympic-style events for families and individuals of all ages. In 2012 over 300 community members participated in Olympic Day events such as archery, basketball, roller-skating, soccer, swimming, track and dodge ball. Most activities are free and the first 100 participants to sign up will receive a t-shirt... Read More...
Parkview Golf Classic to benefit Birthing Center
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Great golf, delicious food, and an intriguing assortment of auction items and competition prizes await those taking part in the 23rd annual Parkview Huntington Golf Classic, Thursday, June 27. Huntington University is this year’s host sponsor. Proceeds will benefit Parkview Huntington Hospital’s Family Birthing Center.
Registration for golfers is $90 per player, $360 for a foursome. Golfers can register online at Parkview.com/HuntingtonGolf. The registration deadline is Friday, June 21.
Event check-in begins at 11 a... Read More...
Brooke Hamstra joins Thorne Insurance
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Thorne Insurance announces a new addition to the staff at its Huntington office. Brooke Hamstra will issue personal and commercial insurance with an emphasis on flood insurance and bonds as a representative of Thorne.
Hamstra is a property and casualty life and health insurance agent who graduated from Purdue University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in selling and management. She has worked in the insurance industry for over ten years. Hamstra enjoys meeting new customers and helping them to learn and understand more about their insurance needs. She also likes to learn more about their families and businesses... Read More...
Kids Kampus announces golf outing winners
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
The 22nd Annual Kids Kampus Golf Outing, sponsored by David Culp and Co., SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and First Federal Savings Bank, was held Wednesday, May 22 at LaFontaine Golf Club.
First place in the outing went to the team of Tim Wing, David Ross, Michelle Smith and Neil Kline with a score of 55. The David Culp & Co. team of Dan Boyle, Jim Sprinkle, Steve Pfister and Barry Christen finished in second place with a score of 58. Third place went to the Huntington University team of Pete Schownir, John Mignone, Adrian Halverstadt and Rick DeLaney with a score of 61.
Allen Brouwer had the closest to the pin on the second hole, Dan Beard had the closest to the pin on the fifth hole, Rick DeLaney had the closest to the pin on the fourteenth hole and Pete Schownir had the closest to the pin on the seventeenth hole... Read More...
Sodexo available for catering year around
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Sodexo, the catering service at Huntington University, offers its food preparation services throughout the summer months, even when Huntington University is not in session. Chandler Morley, general manager of Sodexo dining services, explained that catering is available for weddings, anniversaries, receptions, reunions, company picnics, business functions and parties of all kinds. The event can take place at Huntington University or at the location of the activity.
Sodexo has a wide range of menu plans to meet the needs of the occasion and offers hors d’oeuvres, breakfast, lunch or dinner... Read More...
Hope Christian announces interim president
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Huntington Hope Christian Services, Inc. announces a new interim president, Jill Ware, and treasurer, Kendra Schell. Huntington Hope Christian Services, Inc. is the parent organization of Hope Christian School, an independent, non-denominational Christian School whose mission is to support parents in the education of their children by providing Christ-centered learning programs dedicated to preparing students to fulfill God’s unique plan for their lives.
Founders Jon and Kelli Moore, former president and treasurer, are relocating out of the Huntington area. Co-founder and president, Kelli Moore, states “We have spent the last four years laying the groundwork of the organization and the school... Read More...
McElhaney-Hart and Bowen Center team up
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Michael McElhaney, owner, McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home has expressed his concern for a way to provide additional support for the families they serve. According to McElhaney, “Oftentimes families are not prepared to deal with the emotions that surface after the initial shock begins to subside.” McElhaney and his staff at McElhaney-Hart have decided to team with the Bowen Center to provide additional support during the immediate loss and into the months following the loss.
A various degree of loss and grief is to be expected when a loved one passes. This is expected and is normal... Read More...
Golf League forming at LaFontaine Golf Club
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
The Battle of the Businesses Golf League is forming at the LaFontaine Golf Club. The league will play at 5:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, June 6 and run through Thursday, August 8. Teams whose members work second or third shift can play anytime.
The leagues will play for a total of ten weeks, one time per week. The cost is $24 per two-man team per week including nine holes and cart. Prizes will be awarded and there will also be a raffle, skins game and a traveling trophy.
Businesses interested in including a team in the Battle of the Businesses Golf League should contact Garin Stephan or Patrick Davis at the LaFontaine Golf Club, 6129 N... Read More...
Chuck Harris celebrates 25 years in service
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Chuck Harris, a financial advisor for Edward Jones, celebrated his 25th year in business Tuesday, May 21. Harris celebrated with an open house at Heritage Hall, Hier’s Park including a fish, chicken and tenderloin dinner prepared by Dan Fulton of Dan’s Fish Fry.
Harris invited several of his clients, other Edward Jones advisors and friends to the event to help him celebrate his years of service to Edward Jones and his clients in and around Huntington County. Harris who collects baseball memorabilia had those in attendance sign their individual names on one of three baseball bats to be displayed in Harris’s Huntington office... Read More...
Beth Lahr named HU Staff Member of the Year
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2013
Beth Lahr, managing director of development operations and director of the Forester Fund, has been named Huntington University’s 2013 Staff Member of the Year. Earlier this month, Dr. Dwight Brautigam, professor of history, and Dr. Luke Fetters, professor of ministry and missions, were named the 2013 Professors of the Year.
The Staff Member of the Year award, like the Professor of the Year award, recognizes outstanding service to the university. Lahr, who has been at HU for 33 years, was nominated by faculty and staff for the award and was selected by the university’s senior administrators... Read More...
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