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Honoring 10 years of service


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Mike’s Car Care Center recognized the 10-year anniversary of one of its employees, Dale Shepherd Jr., on Friday, Aug. 25. Celebrating the occasion in appreciation of his service are (from left) Mike’s Car Care owner Mike Keplinger, Shepherd and Mike’s Car Care owner Sherry Keplinger. “Dale has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team,” Mike Keplinger says.

Learning Center begins second year with 14 fall programs underway

The Huntington County Community Learning Center has begun its second year with three educational entities offering 14 programs for the fall semester.

Ivy Tech Community College is offering eight college courses, Huntington North High School is offering four career and technical education half-day programs and Ivy Tech Workforce Alignment is offering two industry certification courses.

The center also houses Huntington offices of WorkOne Northeast and Impact Institute, Huntington County 4-H Robotics and an office of Huntington University.

Hunter education class set for Sept. 16-17 at Roush

A hunter education course will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rouse Fish and Wildlife Area office/service building on Ind.-5.

Instructors will be Indiana State Conservation officers and hunter education instructors.

Participants must be present for both classes. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under 11 years of age. All materials will be provided without charge.

‘12 Angry Men’ opens Sept. 8 at Pulse Opera House

Cast members of the Pulse Opera House’s production of “12 Angry Men” are (front row from left) Ken Zuk, Steve Bricker, Dylan McIntosh and John Cole; (middle row from left) Matt Stephenson, Randy Neuman, Dave Dean and Tony Schafer; and (back row from left) Jonathan Kierman, Michael Blaugher, Dillon Higginbottom, Matt Smith and Al Brinneman.
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The Pulse Opera House, in Warren, will present the dramatic play, “12 Angry Men,” from Sept. 8 to 24.

The play follows the story of a 19-year-old man who has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts.

Each juror reveals his character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated and the jurors become 12 angry men.

Manchester trio featured in Evensong performance

Violinist Elizabeth Smith and cellist Dr. Robert Lynn return to Trinity United Methodist Church for the next Evensong concert, set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. at the church.

They will be joined by pianist Dr. Pamela Haynes. All members of the music faculty of Manchester University, they recently decided to collaborate in making music and formed the Manchester University Faculty Trio.

Heritage Girls sets information night tration

American Heritage Girls will hold an informational and registration night for girls ages 5 to 18 on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Peter’s First Community Church, 206 Etna Ave., Huntington.

American Heritage Girls allows girls to experience new challenges, serve others, make new friends and have fun, all in a safe, faith-filled environment.

Girls can join Pathfinders, for ages 5 and 6; Tenderheart, for ages 6 to 9; Explorer, for ages 9 to 12; Pioneer, for ages 12 to 14; and Patriot, for ages 14 to 18.

Line in the water


Photo by Scott Trauner.

Tim Shockley (right), of Mooresville, enjoys fishing on a sunny, warm afternoon at Lake Clare on Wednesday, Aug. 23, while his mother, Diane Diffenbaugh, of Huntington, relaxes in a lawnchair.

‘Movin’ On Up’ class begins Sept. 26

A new series of Movin’ On Up classes will begin on Sept. 26.

Participants will  learn new skills, explore careers, set goals, talk about money, learn about themselves and make new connections in the community. It is free and a light meal is provided.

The class will meet every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Sept. 26 to Dec. 12.

For more information, contact Karen Hinshaw at Purdue Extension Huntington County at kdhinsha@ purdue.edu or call 358-4826.

Series examines ancient civilizations

Families can explore history during the Avenues of History series starting Sept. 7 at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library.

Sessions will be held each Thursday at 6 p.m. through Oct. 26.

Participants will explore ancient civilizations including Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia through avenues such as architecture, medicine and literature.

The Huntington library is at 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington.

Garden bounty


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Frederick Johnson (right), of rural Huntington, discusses the properties of some of the peppers harvested at the Helping Hands Community Garden with Natalie Porter, program assistant with Purdue Extension and Community Garden coordinator, Wednesday, Aug. 23. The bumper crop of peppers and tomatoes, along with other vegetables and herbs, is offered to any community member free of charge during harvest sessions on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Dani Tippman to speak at Sept. 11 Senior luncheon

People age 50 and older are invited to the monthly Senior Monday carry-in luncheon Sept. 11 at Salamonie Interpretive Center, in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews.

Guest speaker Dani Tippmann, a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, will explain the uses of plants in traditional Myaamia lifeways, culture and history. Her knowledge of plants comes from tribal members and elders, including her mother.

The presentation is part of the Arts in the Parks 2017 Miami Harvest Project.

Classes feature healthy meals at reasonable cost

A new session of Cooking with Love classes, which feature healthy meals that can be made at a reasonable cost, will begin in September.

The free program is provided to the public of Huntington County throu-gh the Purdue Extension Office.

The hands-on classes teach participants how to make healthy meals in their homes at a reasonable cost. Cooking with Love provides them with dozens of quick and easy recipes.

Three of the class series will be held at Love In the Name of Christ, 714 Byron St., Huntington.

The fourth class series will be held in Warren.

Adamses get state’s River Friendly Farmer honor

Huntington County farmers Steve and Judy Adams receive the statewide River Friendly Farmer award on Aug. 16 at the Indiana State Fair. Celebrating the occasion are (from left) Judy Adams, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Steve Adams and Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron.
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Steve and Judy Adams, of S&J Farms in Huntington County, were among 49 farmers who received the River Friendly Farmer award at the Indiana State Fair on Farmers’ Day, Aug. 16.  

The award is presented by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) in recognition of the work farmers do on their land to protect Indiana’s natural resources.

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District nominated the Adamses for the award, based on their farm management practices that protect Indiana’s rivers, lakesand streams.

Sights high


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Luke Harris, 3, of Huntington, gets a higher look of the world while playing on the Memorial Park playground Wednesday, Aug. 23. Luke was at the park with his mom, Ashley Harris.