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Forks of Wabash, Piecemaker Quilt Club to join for 17th quilt show April 28

The Historic Forks of the Wabash and the Piecemakers Quilt Club’s 17th annual quilt show will be held Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Forks of the Wabash.

Works by several local quilt artists will be featured in bed turning programs on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and again on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The show includes a People’s Choice award. A small admission fee is charged, which includes a ballot. Children under 12 are admitted at half price.

Huntington University Foundation breakfast to feature legislative update from local reps

The Huntington University Foundation breakfast on Wednesday, April 11, will feature a legislative update from local representatives. Speaking at the breakfast will be Congressman Jim Banks’ representative, Tinisha Weigelt; State Representative Dan Leonard, House District 50; and State Senator Andy Zay, District 17.

The trio will be discussing recent state and national legislative highlights.

Aerial beauty


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Aerial ballerinas show off their gossamer wing-like costumes prior to taking to the ropes in a high-flying performance during the Circus Pages Wednesday, April 4, in the Huntington National Guard Armory. The family-owned and operated circus featured clowns, a funny performing dog and a group of large cats among the acts performed for the audience.

The king on his throne


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

A male white lion shows he’s king of beasts as lion trainer Jorge Pages works inside the big cat cage at the Circus Pages, which performed Wednesday, April 4, at the Huntington National Guard Armory. Pages, the owner of the family circus, presented multiple tricks performed by several rare white lions and white tigers, to the delight of children and their families.

National Association of Conservation Districts hailing 63 years April 29-May 6

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is celebrating the 63rd year of Stewardship Week, which runs from April 29 through May 6. The theme for this year’s week is “Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home.”

During Stewardship Week, the Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), an NACD member, will provide educational materials to local schools that highlight this year’s theme.

St. Paul’s to have all-you-can-eat meal

St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995N-1000W, will have its annual all-you-can-eat tenderloin supper Saturday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church.

The menu will consist of grilled and hand-breaded tenderloins, two sides, dessert and drinks. Hot dogs will be available for kids.

Tickets for the meal can be purchased at the door. Children 5 and under eat free.

Hail Administrative Assistants’ Day at Forks

Administrative Assistants’ Day will be celebrated Wednesday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Forks of the Wabash.

Each person attending will receive a small gift from the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment will also be provided during the 90-minute program.

The deadline to reserve seats is Wednesday, April 18. For more information, call the chamber at 356-5300.

Relax body and mind with ‘forest bath’ at Salamonie, Missinewa on April 28

Forest enthusiasts can relax their body and mind with a “forest bath” at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Saturday, April 28, or at Mississinewa Lake on May 5.

Shinrin-yoku, known as “forest bathing,” is a Japanese term that means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” Forest bathing is said to relax the body and mind and is used in preventive health care.

Certified forest therapy guide Christy Thomson will lead two sessions with an overlapping lunch presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. on both dates.

Council on Aging invites community to ‘Step Up to the Mic’ on April 13

The Huntington County Council on Aging invites the community to its first “Step Up to the Mic” night on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 500 MacGahan St., Huntington.

The show, a celebration of community talent, features special entertainment and family fun.

The community is invited to the show. A free will donation will be taken at the door.

For more information about “Step Up to the Mic” night  call the Senior Center at 359-4410.

Vaccination clinic fund-raiser


Photo by Steve Clark.

Groomers Kari Moon (left) and Mindy Bowman work on "Rosie", owned by Margaret Dolby, at the Canine Capers annual vaccination clinic fund-raiser on Saturday, April 7, in the First Federal Savings Bank Community Building at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. Toenail trimming was among the many services offered in addition to vaccinations.

Mary Poppins

Several cast members from the Huntington North High School production of Mary Poppins take a break from rehearsal on Friday, April 6. Standing in front of Mrs. Corry Conversation Shop are (front fow from left) Kiana Kistler, David Troyer, Rebecca Short, Sabryna Cloutier, Audra Neal and (back row from left) Alyssa Dauscher, Carrie Runyan, Darcy Williams, Sydnee Gradeless, Gillian Lintz, Alli Jennings and Gabby Eckert. The show runs April 19, 20, and 21, at 7 p.m. each night.

HNHS Class of ‘78 wants reunion to also serve as way to give back


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Ten members of the Huntington North High School Class of 1978 – and a couple of their grandkids – braved some brisk breezes to gather outside Schenkel Station in downtown Huntington on Friday, March 30, to talk about their idea for their upcoming 40th reunion. Like most alumni groups, they want to plan a great reunion, but the Class of ’78 intends to use the occasion to give back to the school and community that helped them get to where they are today.

Humane shelter closes to handle illnesses

The Huntington County Humane Shelter has been closed temporarily, after spring cleaning turned up outbreaks of animal illnesses.

Workers found a tough upper respiratory virus in the cats, and a strong strain of kennel cough among its dogs, noted Kaydee Small, Humane Society secretary. The shelter is looking for help from the public in keeping stray animals as well as funding to combat the problem.

Humane Society dinner fund-raiser on April 17

The Huntington County Humane Society will have its annual membership dinner and silent auction on Tuesday, April 17, at the Habecker Dining Commons at Huntington University. Silent auction bidding begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

A chicken or vegetarian choice meal is available.

Reservations are needed by Wednesday, April 11. Contact Carolyn Current at 750-4557, huntingtonhumanesociety@yahoo.com or call the shelter at 356-0355.

Flint Springs names honor roll students for 3Q

Flint Springs Elementary School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year.

They are:

All A’s
Third grade
Hayden Chopson, Jocelyn Felver, Alice Friesen, Evie Graves, Claire Herendeen, Lilly Hopkins, Audrey Hosier, Ava Lahr, Aviaz Land, Prestyn Lindaas, Ethan Mollette, Cecilia Mullins, Madison Riggers, Emma Riggs, Frank Rogers, Lauren Rust, Maritza Salas, Ryne Scott, Reid Slagel, Elaina Smith, Leland Smith, Asha Vincenti, Hannah Wager and Dominic Ward.