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Four Riverview students named Artists of Month

Riverview students (front, from left) Frank Danals, Andrew Freck, McKenna Cady and Courtney Capozza were named Artists of the Month by the LaFontaine Arts Council.
Photo by Lauren Wilson.

The LaFontaine Arts Council has presented four Riverview Middle School students with Artist of the Month awards.

McKenna Cady, Andrew Freck, Courtney Capozza and Frank Danals were the recipients.

Cady, a sixth-grader, was nominated in the category of choir by Danielle Ellenburg.

Ellenburg stated that, "McKenna has shown such responsibility. She has shown the life skills of perseverance, integrity, courage and pride."

Speaker at HU to talk about palliative care

Huntington University will host Dr. Robert Crook, medical director for the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, on March 2.

Crook will speak about palliative care at 4 p.m. in Hiner Hall of the university's Science Hall. The seminar is part of the Gerald D. Smith Lecture Series in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences.

As medical director, Crook meets with patients and their families in Hospice Home and oversees patients of area nursing facilities in the eight-county region the agency serves in northeast Indiana.

Boater safety course on April 28

Indiana conservation officers will conduct a boat education class at the Warren Sportsman's Club on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The class is a certified boat safety course taught by Indiana conservation officers.

It teaches safety and respect for the water and allows youth to operate boats at age 15.

The course is required for Indiana boaters in Michigan.

Course materials, except pen or pencil, will be provided.

There will also be a lunch break and participants must bring their own lunches.

Off to state


Photo by Andre. B. Laird

Huntington North High School will send 13 students to participate in state competition for the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble contest on Saturday, Feb. 25. Students competing are (seated, from left) Alix Zimmermann, Kerri Gordon, Andrea Shriner, Katelyn Schobridge and Ed Yanes; and (back row, from left) Molly Irick, Lukas Kaylor, Holly Stanley, Jessica Keller, Anthony Berry-Bennett, Kaylie Killian, Ali Meyer and Drew Zahm.

Furthering the program


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Natalie Fisher (left), home buyer education coordinator for Pathfinder Community Connections, accepts a $600 donation from Paula Whiting (right), assistant vice president at Lake City Bank in Huntington. The gift will be used to help fund Pathfinder Community Connection's financial fitness program, which assists potential homeowners with budgeting and financial planning. For information about the financial fitness workshops, contact Fisher at 356-0521, extension 3213, or nfisher@pathfinderservices.org.

Salamonie COB sets dinner on March 6

The Salamonie Church of the Brethren is sponsoring a fish and tenderloin supper on March 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The supper will be prepared by Dan's Fish Fry.

Freewill donations for the supper will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will go towards community outreach and needs.

Carry-outs will be available.

The church is located at 2662W-600S, in Warren.

For more information call 765-662-7564.

 

Jump for heart

Lincoln Elementary School students Makayla Wiley (left) and Kane Kline hop to the finish line on Friday, Feb. 17, during the school's. "Jump Rope for Heart" program. Throughout the day, several classes participated in physical education activities that include jumping and exercising the heart.

Justice earns top marks at Canterbury

Alec Justice, of Huntington, has been named to the headmaster's list at Canterbury School, Fort Wayne, for the fall 2011 semester.

The headmaster's list recognizes students who have earned all A's or who have a grade point average of 4.0 or above for the semester.

Justice is a freshman at Canterbury.

His parents are Jamie Justice and Bill Houser, of Huntington, and Neil Justice, of Huntington.

 

Local Alzheimer’s support group sets March 14 meeting at PHH

The Huntington County Alzheimer's support group will meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Hospital, 2001 Stults Rd. in Huntington.

Participants receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with problems they face and the latest information regarding research.

All meetings are confidential and free of charge.

For additional information on local support groups, contact the Alzheimer's Association 24-hour helpline at 800-272-3900.

 

Students with gratitude


Photo by Alex DeNicolo.

Each month "Spirit Awards" are given to Huntington Catholic School students from each class who display Christ-like behavior. Students honored on Feb. 17 for displaying the virtue of gratitude were (first row from left) Gary Snyder, first grade; Nicolas Mickley, third grade; Ryan Teusch, second grade; Adam Holzinger, kindergarten; (second row from left) Michael Learned, fourth grade; John Hipskind, seventh grade; Louis Koleman Stephan, third grade; Braden Hale, fifth grade; (third row from left) Gavin Rosen, sixth grade; Alexandria Snyder, eighth grade; and Alex Bickel, eighth grade.

Habitat to dedicate 24th house on Feb. 26

Kim Clickner (center) and sons Jacob (left) and Benjamin (right) will move into a home on Jessup Street built by Huntington County Habitat for Humanity volunteers. The house will be dedicated on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Photo provided.

Huntington County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its 24th home on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m.

The ceremony will be held at the home, located at 1638 Jessup St. in Huntington.

The community is invited to attend the dedication ceremony and the open house following the ceremony. Parking is available at the Habitat office, 1454 Etna Ave.

Refreshments will be served.

The Jessup Street house will become home to Kim Clickner and sons Jacob and Benjamin.

Heritage Pointe helps WFD with new gear

Chief Lee Poulson (left,) of the Warren Volunteer Fire Department, accepts a $10,000 check from Thomas R. Steveson (center), chief financial officer, and Mary DeWeese (right), executive secretary of Heritage Pointe in Warren.
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Heritage Pointe, in Warren, has made a $10,000 donation to the Warren Volunteer Fire Department to help buy new fire gear.

In addition, Heritage Pointe will match new donations received by the fire department up to $5,000.

"We are extremely grateful for the Warren Fire Department and the volunteers who serve and protect our community," says David P. Souder, administrator and CEO of the United Methodist Memorial Home, parent company of Heritage Pointe.

Extension office announces its 4-H calendar of events for week

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service - Huntington County Office announces its 4-H calendar for this week:

Tuesday, Feb. 21
• 6 p.m. - Rifle Club. Family Living Building, Hier's Park.

• 6 p.m. - Dog Aggression workshop. Family Living Building, Hier's Park. (4-H members only. No dogs.)

• 6:30 p.m. - Canine Capers. Community Building. No dogs.

• 6:30 p.m. - Corn Cob. Faith Lutheran Church, Roanoke.

• 7 p.m. - Fair board. Heritage Hall, Hier's Park.

• 7 p.m. - Barnyard Brigade. Home of the Stephans.
Thursday, Feb. 23