Lancaster HS alumni banquet is April 16 Monday, March 28, 2011 7:49 AM The Lancaster High School (Huntington County) alumni banquet will be held on April 16 in the Lancaster Elementary School gymnasium. Registration starts at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 p.m. Entertainment for the evening will be Kellam and DeaKyne, a local vocal duo. The evening will include recognition of the classes of 1941, 1951 and 1961. There is a cost for tickets to the event and reservations are necessary. Attendees may choose to opt out of the dinner portion of the evening. Read more about Lancaster HS alumni banquet is April 16
HU Theatre Company ends year with ‘Guys and Dolls’ production Monday, March 28, 2011 7:48 AM Photo provided. The Huntington University Theatre Company ends its 2010-2011 mainstage season with "Guys and Dolls." The musical will be performed in Zurcher Auditorium on April 7-9 and April 14-16. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with 2 p.m. matinee performances on April 9 and April 16. The comedy features songs such as "Luck Be a Lady," "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" and "I've Never Been in Love Before." Read more about HU Theatre Company ends year with ‘Guys and Dolls’ production
Lancaster announces HR list Monday, March 28, 2011 7:46 AM Lancaster Elementary School announces its list of students named to the honor roll for the third grading quarter. They are: Grade ThreeAll A's - Jack Britten, Thom Greving, Madelyn Keiffer, Brandon Kem, Karissa Marley, Dayne Prilaman, Morgan Richison, David Rigdon, Brianna Shane, Justin Szelis and Sophie Updike. A's and B's - Katlin Angle, Jonathan Brown, Darian Clark, Gage Cocklin, Cale Gray, Cassidy Gray, Clayton Johnson and Susan Johnson. Read more about Lancaster announces HR list
Ribbon cutting Monday, March 28, 2011 7:43 AM Photo by Andre B. Laird. First Farmers Bank & Trust celebrated the official opening of its Huntington branch at 244 Hauenstein Rd., with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 24. Among those in attendance are (front row from left) Gene Miles, First Farmers president and CEO; Cathy Gallmeyer, a representative from Sen. Read more about Ribbon cutting
Talking about sexual abuse Monday, March 28, 2011 7:42 AM Photo by Andre Laird. Indiana State Police Sgt. Terry Hall speaks to a group of eighth grade students at Riverview Middle School on Wednesday, March 23. Hall spent the week visiting area schools, educating students about sexual abuse. Read more about Talking about sexual abuse
Extension office announces weekly 4-H calendar of events Monday, March 28, 2011 7:40 AM Purdue University Extension - Huntington County Office announces its 4-H calendar of activities. They are: Monday, March 287 p.m. - Tractor Club. Home of the Carrolls'. Tuesday, March 296 p.m. - Shotgun Club. Family Living Building, Hier's Park. 6 p.m. - Rifle Club. Warren Sportsman Club. 6 p.m. - Canine Capers. Community Building, Hier's Park. 6:30 p.m. - Silver Streak Saddlers. Annex Building. 6:30 p.m. - Crystal Clovers. Family Living Building. 7 p.m. - 4-Leaf Clovers. Home of the Lahrs. Read more about Extension office announces weekly 4-H calendar of events
Fort Wayne Dance Collective Company performs Monday, March 28, 2011 7:39 AM Photo by Matt Murphy. Members of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective Company perform their rendition of "The Z was Zapped," by Chris Van Allsburg for Andrews Elementary School students on Wednesday, March 23. The dance company also acted out several other children's books as part of the "Books Alive" program. The LaFontaine Arts Council sponsored the event. Read more about Fort Wayne Dance Collective Company performs
Child Conservation Club recaps last meeting Monday, March 28, 2011 7:39 AM Fourteen members of Child Conservation Club were in attendance on March 15 at the annual carry-in luncheon. The event was held in Assumption Hall, at St. Mary's Church. Marilyn Hansen gave the prayer before the meal. Club officers are Sherrill Ness, president; Carolyn Knapston, vice president; Nadine Piedmont, secretary; and Gloria Hart, treasurer. Ness announced that the April meeting would be held at the home of Jackie Paul, in Roanoke. The annual white elephant auction will be led by Steve Ness, auctioneer, and Jackie Young will co-host. Read more about Child Conservation Club recaps last meeting
Volunteers sought to plant at Lost Bridge Monday, March 28, 2011 7:36 AM Volunteers are invited to the Lost Bridge West Modern Campground on April 9 at 9:30 a.m. to help plant trees. Salamonie Reservoir received funds to plant 50 hardwood trees through this year's Odwalla Plant a Tree Program, an Internet contest facilitated by Government Solutions Group. Salamonie was chosen to receive the DNR allotment of trees in its modern campground because of the impact from the emerald ash borer insect that is killing ash trees across the state. Read more about Volunteers sought to plant at Lost Bridge
Among the best Monday, March 28, 2011 7:36 AM Photo provided. Ronald Goetz, a student at Roanoke Elementary School, earned a blue ribbon for his submission to "Symphony in Color," an enrichment program sponsored by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association. More than 35,000 elementary school children participated in the program, in which the students create an artistic impression of musical selections, with 36 of the students earning blue ribbons. Goetz is a student of Roanoke art teacher Cindy Callison. Read more about Among the best
First Presbyterian Church will hold a Lenten Supper Monday, March 28, 2011 7:34 AM First Presbyterian Church will hold a Lenten Supper and Study on Thursday, March 31, starting with the supper at 6:30 p.m. The study will follow at 7 p.m. The topic will be "Jesus is the Messiah or Christ," part of the Lenten study "Gospel Portraits of Jesus." The supper and study are free and open to the public.For more information call 356-8680. The church is located at 50 E. Tipton St., Huntington. Read more about First Presbyterian Church will hold a Lenten Supper
Lancaster names perfect attendance list Monday, March 28, 2011 7:31 AM Lancaster Elementary School announces its list of students named to the perfect attendance list for the third grading period of 2011. They are: KindergartenAnikah Eckert, Kole Keiffer, Brett Krumanaker, Calaya Maltese and Aiden Richardson. First gradeLillian Biehl, Rachel Bryant, Dakota Cocklin, Christopher Covey, Wyatt Davis, Leander Johnson, Kiele Kratz, Ty Miller, Zachary Ramp, Noah Saunders, Jonathan Sizemore, Tyson Thompson, Sophia Turner and Addison Wiley. Second gradeKyle Deetz, Jared Jamison and Lesley Zook. Read more about Lancaster names perfect attendance list
Anderson, Hill are Kiwanis outstanding 8th-graders Monday, March 28, 2011 7:27 AM Photo provided. Crestview Middle School students Rachel Anderson and Brady Hill were honored March 21 by the Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club as Outstanding Eighth-Graders. The students were selected by the Crestview staff on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship, character-building activities, extracurricular achievement, volunteering and leadership. Read more about Anderson, Hill are Kiwanis outstanding 8th-graders
Roanoke names honor roll students for quarter Monday, March 28, 2011 7:26 AM Roanoke Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2010-11 school year.Honor roll students are: All A'sThird grade - Ryan Abt, Autumn Anderson, Syanna Bonewitz, Nate Burns, Brooke Dafforn, Makayla Dumato, Elijah Eckart, Ashlynn Foster, Emily Freise, Drake Goetz, Lauren Karshner and Kyle Korbeck-McGinnis. Also, Drake Kropf, Morgan Lamon, Kean McCracken, Katie Melcher, Trey Rice, Alayna Stroup, Riley Swihart and Noah Wiedenhoeft. Read more about Roanoke names honor roll students for quarter
HU’s Lisa Smitley earns IAB scholarship honor Monday, March 28, 2011 7:25 AM Independent Alliance Banks Inc. and the Fort Wayne Community Foundation recently announced the 13 recipients of the Independent Alliance Banks Employee Scholarship award. Among the recipients was Lisa Smitley, a freshman at Huntington University, where she is majoring in business.She is the daughter of Greg and Patricia Smitley.Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and personal qualities such as character, leadership ability and community service. Read more about HU’s Lisa Smitley earns IAB scholarship honor