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Red Cross to hold three blood drives in coming weeks in county

The American Red Cross is holding the following blood donation opportunities in Huntington:

Nov. 24 – Parkview Huntington Hospital, 2001 Stults Rd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 27 – Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd., 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 – Parkview Huntington Family YMCA, 1160W-500N, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross blood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

State Tri Kappa organization will award variety of scholarships

The state organization of Tri Kappa will award a variety of scholarships to college students throughout Indiana in the spring of 2018.  

Each state scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.

Tri Kappa has provided scholarship awards since 1914 acknowledging students on the local, province and state levels. Chapters, provinces and the state organization combined, currently give nearly $500,000 annually honoring academic achievement.

New Life fund-raising campaign on

The annual New Life Ministries benefit dinner and auction was held Nov. 16 at Cottage Event Center, in Roanoke, part of a campaign to raise $40,000 by the end of the year.

Donations to the fund-raising campaign can be made at newlifeministries indiana.com or mailed to new Life Ministries at 313 E. Franklin St., Huntington, IN 46750.

Senior Center offers exercise sessions

The Senior Center, at 500 MacGahan St., offers a variety of exercise opportunities.

A free interactive walking indoors class is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For reservations, call 359-4410.

Seniors can walk in the Senior Center gym every morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Line dancing is offered each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and is followed by Dyna Band exercise in chairs from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Our Sunday Visitor announces takeover of Deacon Digest magazine

Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic publisher headquartered in Huntington, has announced the acquisition of Deacon Digest magazine.

The bi-monthly periodical serves deacons, deacon candidates and their wives and families.

It has been in existence for more than 30 years and was most recently published by Abbey Press.

OSV plans to launch its first print issue of Deacon Digest in mid-2018. The magazine will also be available in digital format. To receive a free monthly email newsletter, visit www.deacondigest.com.

Friendship dancing


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Jeanne Johns (center), a Native American of Kiowa and Potawatomi ancestry, leads first-grade students at Lancaster Elementary School in a friendship dance during a day of Native American learning on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Activities included Native-themed crafts, music, sampling food and learning various aspects of traditional and modern Native American culture.

HU takes rank No. 440 nationally in Forbes’ 2017 ‘Top Colleges’ list

Huntington University has been named one of “America’s Top Colleges 2017” by Forbes.

Out of the 650 schools ranked, HU was No. 440 in the nation and No. 101 in the Midwest. Huntington was ranked No. 15 in Indiana.

The U.S. Department of Education says there are more than 4,500 college campuses across the United States.

Forks of the Wabash, Indiana Dream Center offer shopping

The Forks of the Wabash Historic Park and the Indiana Dream Center are partnering to offer Christmas shopping at the Forks.

The shop in the park’s museum will open today, Monday, Nov. 20, and again on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and Wednesday, Nov. 22; and Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The shop will also be open on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Breakfast with Santa and Christmas at the Forks.

The Indiana Dream Center will offer holiday decorations including nativity sets, Santas, Christmas villages, snowmen, small trees and novelty decor.

Lassus Foundation, Roanoke Lions team up to help 8 Roanoke groups

Eight Roanoke area organizations each received donations of $100 from the Lassus Foundation and the Roanoke Lions Club Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Lassus Handy Dandy store in Roanoke. Celebrating the occasion are (front row, from left) Celia Bandelier, Roanoke Public Library; Claudia Houck, Inter Church Council; Tammy Winans, Roanoke School Library/Media Center; and Brandi Shockney, Roanoke Fireworks; (middle row, from left) Gidget James, Elmo’s 34; Tedda Shepherd, Elmo’s 34; Jessica Landrigan, Roanoke PTO; Lisa Southworth, Lassus Handy Dandy; Seth Parker, Roanoke Elementary School; Ryan Carroll, Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department; Vicki Bair, Lassus Handy Dandy and Elaina Ailes, Lassus Handy Dandy; and (back row, from left) John Nelson, Roanoke Youth Sports; Jim Coppock, Roanoke Lions Club; Doug Clark, Roanoke Lions Club; Todd Heckman, Elmo’s 34; and Denis Dearduff, Roanoke Fireworks.
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

The Lassus Foundation and Roanoke Lions Club have teamed up to present donations to eight Roanoke community organizations.

The Lassus Foundation allows each of its stores to choose a charity in their community, and the Roanoke store asked the Roanoke Lions Club to assist in choosing which agencies to fund.

Realizing the Dream


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Matthew Neely (left), a Trine University student from Huntington, and Ruth Reed, who Neely named as his most influential teacher at Huntington North High School, both received awards at the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Realizing the Dream banquet Nov. 4 in Indianapolis. The event recognizes first generation students attending ICI campuses who were selected by their colleges for outstanding achievement in their freshman year. Neely is a sophomore majoring in exercise science.

Senior Center to celebrate November birthdays on Tuesday

November birthdays will be celebrated at the Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

A party, with a birthday cake provided by Tipton Place, starts at 1:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling 359-4410.

November birthdays include Dick Murray, Walley Emley, Connie Forman, Nancy Thrasher, Walter Clark, Cynthia Stinson, Linda Campbell, Judy Ann Frischman, Oretta Keese, Virginia Pack and Jennifer Braun.

Beck speaks at Harvest Celebration


Photo by Steve Clark.

Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, speaks at Huntington University during the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies’ second annual Harvest Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Beck was the featured speaker at the event, which included a complimentary dinner, a live auction and special recognition of the institute’s ongoing sponsors.

Trinity UMC to host Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 23

Members of Trinity United Methodist Church display the 31 turkeys, totaling 660 pounds of meat, they will cook and serve at the church’s annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pictured (from left) are Lee Ann Smith, Liz Godts, Jim McDonald, Jim Wilson and Rev. Steven McPeek. This is the 32nd year that Trinity UMC has sponsored the dinner, which is open to the public.
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Trinity United Meth-odist Church will have its annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

This is the 32nd year that Trinity has sponsored the meal, which is open to the public and free of charge. Last year 655 meals were served, with 125 people volunteering from 14 churches.

Carry-outs will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for those who wish to take meals home.

Bowling, Markle Health receive accolades

Nichole Bowling (left), a CNA at Markle Health & Rehabilitation, receives the Quest for Excellence Award from Donna Kelsey, CEO of American Senior Communities.
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Nichole Bowling, a CNA at Markle Health & Rehabilitation, received the Quest for Excellence Award given by American Senior Communities, which operates Senior nursing centers statewide.

In addition, Markle Health & Rehabilitation, located in Markle, was named Healthcare Community of the Year by American Senior Communities. The award recognizes the  nursing community’s exhibited excellence in service and operations.