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Humana to lead workshops on Social Security and Medicare at city library

Humana will offer a series of workshops on issues related to health care beginning in March at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library.

The first workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. Workshops will be held every Wednesday in March, April, May and June, all at 2 p.m.

Workshops in March and May will focus on Medicare, while those in April and June will address Social Security.

The workshops are open to all adults. The Huntington library is located at 255 W. Park Drive.

Homebrew worskshop


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin

Rob Myers, of the Huntington Beer Collective, talks about the different types of equipment in the beer-making process during a Homebrew Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library.

Rabbit show


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Tom Berger (right), of South Bend, judges the mini rex rabit owned by Nora Laur (far left), of Avilla, during the Huntngton County Hare Raisers Association annual rabbit show Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Huntington County Fairgorunds. The show was held to raise money to purchase awards for youth participating in the 4-H rabbit project as well as the Janell Marie Saunders Scholarship.

Legislative session


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State Sen. Travis Holdman (second from left) makes a point during the Third House Legislative Session held Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public LIbrary. The event, sponsored by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, also featured (from left) Huntington Mayor Brooks Fetters, State Sen. Andy Zay, Huntington County Commissioners President Tom Wall and State Rep. Dan Leonard.

Hostetler is county’s new spelling champion

Macyn Hostetler (right) is the Huntington County Spelling Bee champion, and Grace Bryant (center) is the runner-up. With them is Jim Lewis (left), a member of the Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club, which sponsored the competition on Monday, Feb. 6.
Photo by Cindy Klepper.

It took just seven rounds and about 15 minutes for Macyn Hostetler to claim the title of 2017 Huntington County Spelling Bee champion.

Hostetler, a fifth-grader at Northwest Elementary School, bested nine other spellers who had won championships at their schools.

The runner-up was Grace Bryant, an eighth-grader at Huntington Catholic School, who stumbled on the word “hassock” to give Hostetler her chance to win.

Hostetler went on to correctly spell the words “seersucker” and “threshold” to claim the title.

In control


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

These Huntington Catholic School students were recognized during the all-school liturgy on Friday, Feb. 3, for possessing the Christ-like spirit of self-control. They are (front from left) Addisen Bischoff, kindergarten; Logan Holzinger, first grade; Eric Plascencia, second grade; and Jayden Smith, third grade; and (back from left) Addison DeLaGrange, fourth grade; Landon Martin, fifth/sixth grade; Rachel McGuin, seventh grade; and Kadija El-Hussein, eighth grade.

Geller earns scholarship from T-E Inc. for spring semester at Indiana University

Cassidy Geller, of Huntington, has been awarded a scholarship from T-E Incorporated for her spring 2017 semester at Indiana University.

Geller was one of two recipients of scholarships from the Fort Wayne company, which specializes in site development, engineering, surveying, utilities and asphalt paving. The scholarships were awarded to dependents of employees, and a second scholarship was awarded to Macy Winebrenner, of Auburn.

Fixing a hole


Photo by Scott Trauner.

Town of Warren Utilities employee Ty Surfus digs in an underground waterway on Second Street in Warren on Monday morning, Feb. 6, as part of an effort to fix a hole in the street that had broken open over the waterway, which runs north and south across the street. The street between Matilda and Wayne was re-opened to traffic on Wednesday.

PHH to start monthly dementia ed program

Beginning in May, Parkview Huntington Hospital will host a monthly dementia education program series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Programs in the five-month series are designed to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, as well as equip participants with skills in communicating with, and understanding behaviors of, people who have dementia. Prevention tips for healthy aging will also be covered.

Respectful


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

These Huntington Catholic School students were recognized during the all-school liturgy on Friday, Feb. 3, for showing the Christ-like spirit of respect. They are (front from left) Scout Stepler, kindergarten; Madeline Mullins, first grade; Cheyenne Catellier, second grade; and Lucy French, third grade; and (back from left) Samantha Stetzel, fourth grade; Laura Hartmus, seventh grade; and Seth Scheiber, eighth grade. Not pictured is Helena Pyle, fifth/sixth grade.

Online survey honors HU campus aesthetics

Huntington University is the 16th most beautiful campus in the Midwest, according to Christian Universities Online’s ranking of the 25 Most Beautiful Colleges and Universities in the Midwest for 2017.

Huntington University sits on nearly 160 mostly-wooded acres surrounding Lake Sno-Tip. Included as part of the campus green space is the Dr. Fred A. Loew Arboretum, which was established in the early 1900s.

Hare Raisers annual show set for Saturday

The Huntington County Hare Raisers Association will hold its annual rabbit show on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

Show entry begins at 6 a.m., with the show starting at 9 a.m.

The show is open to anyone who is interested in the 4-H rabbit project.

Breeders will bring a variety of rabbit breeds to show and sell. Visitors can purchase a rabbit for a 4-H project or just browse. Those interested in buying rabbits should arrive before the show starts at 9 a.m.

In addition, a vendor will sell rabbit supplies and equipment.

GriefShare a free grief recovery support group at College Park

GriefShare offers a free grief recovery support group to individuals grieving the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a place where they can be around other people who understand how they may be feeling from the pain of their loss. 

College Park Church, 1945 College Ave., will be offering Wednesday even-ing sessions of GriefShare, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 22 and ending on May 17.

Each of the 13 weeks is a standalone session, meaning that participants can join a group at any time.

Masonic officers


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The Mt. Etna Masonic Lodge held its installation of officers on Dec. 27. Officers for 2017 are (front, from left) Nick Williams, junior steward; Jerry Piqune, junior deacon; Chuck Clampitt, senior warden; Jathan Jones, junior warden; and Joe Gooding, senior steward; and (back, from left) Steve Halchuck, senior deacon; Brent Campbell, treasurer; Steve Williams, worshipful master; Jay Allen, chaplain; and Jr Wehr, secretary.

Birthday books


Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Seven Huntington Catholic School students donated books to the school library in honor of their February birthdays. They are (front from left) Daniela Plasencia and Noah Kenny, first grade; Noah Stetzel, second grade; Alexandra Craig, third grade; and (back, from left) Josephine Kline, third grade; Grant Rosen, fourth grade; and Joshua Plascencia, seventh grade. The student donating the book gets the first opportunity to read it, and the book is then placed in the library for other students to enjoy.