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‘Pink Out’ walk set for Friday evening

A “Pink Out” Honor Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at Memorial Park beginning at 7 p.m.

The entire walk will take place in Memorial Park.

The goal of the event is to benefit those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Walkers are encouraged to bring a flashlight.

A bake sale and silent auction will take place beginning at noon in the park’s small pavilion.

T-shirts are available at the Red Eye for purchase and at the event, if any remain.

All donations go to Cancer Services for Huntington County, PO Box 51, Huntington, IN 46750.

Top guns in paint


Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.

Michele Higgs (center) holds the “Top Gun Award” plaque on Thursday, Oct. 13, presented to Juergens Do It Best Hardware by Valspar, in recognition of the company’s outstanding sales and marketing of its paint products line. Higgs is pictured with store owners Brandon Juergens (left) and Dan Juergens.

Friend of Farm Bureau


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Sen. Dan Coats (center) holds the Friends of Farm Bureau award he received from the American Farm Bureau Federation during a presentation at the Huntington County farm of Tom (left) and Rose Wall. The Farm Bureau notes that Coats aligned with the national organization on several priority issues, including opposition to the “death tax” and EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Coats also worked to help Hoosier farmers by supporting international trade, specifically the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, the organization said.

Huntington University grad school rated one of nation’s best

Huntington University is one of the 50 Best Christian Graduate Schools in the country, according to the online resource Christian Universities Online (CUO).

HU was ranked 44th on the CUO list of the 50 top Christian graduate schools for 2017.

Graduate students make up more than 20 percent of Huntington’s student body, says Dr. Ann McPherren, vice president and professor at HU.

CUO says it selected schools that excel in personal attention to students, selectivity, readily available financial aid and overall student satisfaction.

Fall fun


Photo by Steve Clark.

Travis Schenkel and wife Adrien (first and fourth from left, respectively) pose with their sons Cameron and Jackson (second and third from left, respectively) for a family picture at the Hier’s Park Fall Festival, conducted by the Huntington Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, Oct. 15.

 

Teens can test trivia knowledge

The Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library’s Teen Trivia night is Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m.

The library will be hosting a quiz bowl-style tournament, with two teams of four competing at a time, buzzing in as on “Jeopardy” to answer a variety of academic-leaning questions.

Participants don’t have to come as part of a team; those in attendance will be divided into teams on arrival. Signups are strongly encouraged so the library knows how many to prepare for, but walk-ins are welcome.

Dinner organizers hope to raise funds for best SSF fireworks show

Although it’s only fall, a fund-raiser will be held soon to help raise funds to make the 50th anniversary Salamonie Summer Festival fireworks show next summer bigger and better than ever.

Warren Health and Fitness is organizing a dinner to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 125 S. Nancy St., Warren, in the old light plant building. A silent auction and bake sale will also be held at the event, with 100 percent of all funds raised going toward the purchase of Salamonie Summer Festival Fireworks, notes Brittney Miller, Warren Health and Fitness manager.

Collaborative effort


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Roanoke Elementary School fifth-graders (from left) Ava Deming, Conner Myers and Maeve Wilkinson point out the segments of a totem pole created by their respective teams. The project was part of the fifth grade’s study of Native American regions of the United States, with the totem pole representing the northwest region. Mary Gradeless divided her class into three groups and asked each group to create an animal for part of the totem pole.

Extension Homemakers are active all year, but highlight activities this week

Extension Homemakers Week is Oct. 17-21, and a display is being used to highlight the local homemakers’ activities for Huntington County. This year the state organization is celebrating 103 years of Indiana Extension Homemakers. The display will be located at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library through the month of October.

Several members attended the Home and Family Conference in Indianapolis in June. Many speakers were enjoyed and lessons were attended and brought back to local clubs.

Arnold and Felger earn promotions at iAB bank

Joel Arnold (left) and Nick Felger
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Joel Arnold has been named assistant vice president, agribusiness officer, with iAB financial bank.

Arnold works out of iAB’s Warren office.

Arnold grew up working on the family farm and is a graduate of Indiana Institute of Technology. He is active with the Warren Area Chamber of Commerce and Hope Missionary Church.

In addition, iAB has promoted Nick Felger to assistant vice president, business banking officer. He works from iAB’s Dupont office, in Fort Wayne.

Andrews library plans Harvest Party on Oct. 25

The Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library will host its annual Harvest Party on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:45 p.m.

Toddlers through fifth graders are welcome to attend. Activities will include cookie decorating, a glowing web walk, apple bobbing, crafts and more.

Registration is not required for the Harvest Party, and all supplies are provided. Costumes are welcome but not required. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver or by a sibling who is at least 13 years old.

1st class of Huntington County Honors touches many aspects of life

Among those inducted into the inaugural class of Huntington County Honors are (from left) J. Danforth Quayle, Donald Purviance, Gene Snowden, Chris Schenekl and Steve Platt.
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From a long-ago lawyer whose conviction and imprisonment landed Huntington before the United States Supreme Court to a priest who continues to work behind the scenes to improve his community, the 25 people who make up the first class of Huntington County Honors have touched nearly every aspect of life in their community — and beyond.

The two-dozen-plus movers and shakers will be recognized during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in the rotunda of the Huntington County Courthouse. The community is invited to attend.