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War on polio


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Members of the Huntington Rotary Club walk up Jefferson Street on Tuesday, Oct. 3, carrying signs that say “End polio now,” calling attention to an international Rotary campaign to eradicate polio around the world. The Huntington Rotary Club says it was instrumental in the development of the polio eradication campaign through the efforts of one of its members, the late Dr. E. DeWitt Baker, who pushed for an immunization program in Sierra Leone after serving as a missionary there.

Lost Canal opens Oct. 13 at Forks

The Lost Canal and Haunted Trail, managed by Boy Scout Troop 130, opens Friday, Oct. 13, at the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park.

The attraction will be open Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 13 and 14, Oct. 20 and 21 and Oct. 27 and 28, from dusk until 10:30 p.m.

The trail is not recommended for children younger than 12.

Admission is charged and refreshments may be purchased at the trail.

All proceeds go to Troop 130.

High-level work


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

A crew from Midwest Maintenance touches up the tuckpointing around the exterior clock on the Franklin Street side of the Huntington County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The work is part of a larger project that includes roof maintenance, upgrades to make two restrooms compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and improvements to lighting and boilers, as well as exterior maintenance at the courthouse.

‘Frizzician’ will hit church carnival

Huntington Baptist Church will hold its Free Fall Carnival on Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There will be carnival games, door prizes, an indoor maze and lots of candy. Guests should bring a bag.

This year’s carnival will feature local mad scientist “The Great Frizzician,” who will be mixing solutions in his laboratory for the answer to life’s tough problems. He will present his demonstration every half hour.

Huntington Baptist is at 2435 Waterworks Rd., next to Riverview Middle School. For more information contact the church at 356-6954.

Homemade goodies


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Brenda Jenks (right), of Markle, pays Tina Hockenberry (left) for her purchases at the Tina’s Tasty Treats booth at the Huntington Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, Oct. 4. With Jenks is Amanda Tackett (center), of Markle, holding Daphne Hobbs, 1 month. Fresh produce, plants, bakery products and other handmade items are offered at the market, located in the parking lot on Cherry Street between West Park Drive and Market Street. The final market day of the season will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Daniels attends pharmacists’ convention

Pharmacist Terry Dan-iels of the Warren Pharmacy, in Warren, recently attended the 135th annual convention of the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance.

The convention featured continuing education seminars on specific drug updates and new drug reviews, medications in the elderly, medication safety, issues relating to pharmacy practice in Indiana, legislative and law updates and the Affordable Care Act.

Every pharmacist licensed in Indiana must acquire 30 hours of continuing education credit every two years.

Dancing on Mango Street


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Third year Spanish language students Katie Olinger (front left), junior, and Lily Kesler, senior, show some Latin dance steps to freshmen students (back from left) Joe Melchi, Konrad Spitler and Dalton Fruit Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Mango Street Fair at Huntington North High School. The fair, put on annually by the high school’s Spanish classes, celebrates Mexican culture as illustrated in “The House on Mango Street,” a 1984 coming-of-age novel by Mexican-American writer Sandra Cisneros.

Art events and free concert set at Café of Hope

The Café of Hope is having several events during October.

A chalk art contest, in which artists are invited to draw on the walk outside the eatery, is ongoing.  Artists can work  on their pieces anytime the café is open.

The contest, themed “Café Inspired,” is sponsored by Giggabuggy and is free to enter. There is a cash prize awarded for the first-place winner. Chalk is provided at the counter.

Finding the right book


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Andrews Elementary School third-grader Kaleb Loman (right), 9, looks over a book suggested by volunteer Jessica Laws Wednesday, Oct. 4, during the school’s fall book fair. Children could purchase books at discount prices during the fund-raiser.

Big wheels


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Eric Bruce (left) and Bill McKinzie, both of Huntington, launch their bicycles from Schenkel Station as they embark on a ride Wednesday evening, Oct. 4, in downtown Huntington. The weekly ride is sponsored by the Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association.

Forks seeks volunteers for busy season

The Historic Forks of the Wabash Museum and Educational Park is looking for volunteers.

The facility is in the midst of one of its busiest times of the year, school tour season. This fall, the museum will host more than 30 local schools to learn about Indiana history.

The museum tours include visits and interpretations in the Chief Richardville Home, the Nuck family log home, an 1840s school, the Wabash and Erie Canal room, the wigwam and an interpretation of the Miami community, the fur trading post (by special request) and a music class.

Shining up the Fat Cat


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Rod Beeman, of Wabash, adds some spit and polish to his 1941 Plymouth two-door Special Deluxe named “Fat Cat” Wednesday, Oct. 4, during the last Lime City Cruise Night of the season on Jefferson Street in downtown Huntington. The final night showcased American muscle cars 1971 or older.

Business calendar will include local painting

“Pumpkin Wagon,” a painting by Jane Herzog, of Huntington, was one of 13 pieces of art selected to appear on the 2018 Ford Meter Box calendar.
Graphic provided.

A fall scene painted by Huntington artist Jane Herzog has been selected to appear on a calendar published by Ford Meter Box, in Wabash.

Almost 8,000 copies of the calendar are sent out to customers and friends of the company around the world, says Charlie Chapman, advertising manager, and Jay Bradley, senior graphic arts coordinator at Ford Meter Box.

The works are also included in a monthly newsletter.

Humane Society invites kids to Halloween fest

The Huntington County Humane Society will have its annual Halloween Fun Fest for children age 12 and under on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park.

Admission to the party is free. There is a small cost to play carnival games, with prizes awarded. A bicycle raffle will also be held and food will be available for purchase.

Kids are welcome to come in costume; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Huntington County Humane Shelter.