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County residents truly make their marriage last a lifetime

Marjorie (left) and Arthur Gard have kept their marriage strong for 77 years.
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Originally published Feb. 13, 2012.

Want to make a marriage last longer than the average lifespan?

Marjorie Gard, who celebrated her 77th wedding anniversary with husband Arthur Gard on Nov. 4, 2011, has this advice:

"Don't go to bed mad. Talk about it, kiss and make up. Everyone has disagreements, but you can talk about it. It will all look brighter in the morning."

Andrews library seeking vols to help with project

The Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library is seeking volunteers to help with general labor and clean up during the library's potential expansion and renovation project.

With the support of the Town of Andrews as the lead applicant, the library will be applying for a Community Focus Fund grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. All commitments of volunteer hours help build a stronger grant application.

Legislative forum

Huntington and Indiana state officials, including (from left) Mayor Brooks Fetters, Sen. Jim Banks, Commissioner Tom Wall and Rep. Dan Leonard meet at the Huntington City-Township Library to offer information on recent legislative topics in Indiana, including right to work, on Saturday, Feb. 18. The session was sponsored by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce.

At the statehouse


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Six Huntington high school teens traveled to the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis Feb. 13-16 to participate in TeenPact 2012. The group included (front row from left) Abigail Kline, Kaitlyn Kline and Ashton Kingrey; and (back row from left) Tyler Snodderly, Caleb Alexander and Eli Albright. TeenPact Leadership Schools, a ministry of Family Resource Network, encourages youth to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their Christian faith and engage in the culture.

New Hope Church to launch its adult day care center on March 2

New Hope Church will launch its adult day care center on March 2.

Huntington County residents can enroll on a weekly, monthly or as needed basis. The center will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. each Friday.

The ministry is designed to give caregivers up to four hours of free time.

Activities include games, music, short movies, low impact exercises, crafts and conversation centers.

The fee includes snacks, crafts and utility costs.

Call the church at 356-0870 for more information.

The church is located at 2001 Engle St., Huntington.

 

Dental Day


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Third grade students at Northwest Elementary School participated in Dental Health Day on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Claudia Thompson, Huntington County Community School Corporation nurse, helps (from left) Allison Law, Rebekah Bates and Lexi Osborn color the plaque on their teeth so all students could see it.

Coalition receives donation


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Hallie Selig (left) and Cathy Rumler (center), of the Huntington County Literacy Coalition, accept a check from Sue Rumple of Beacon Credit Union. The $500 donation will benefit the literacy council, which helps Huntington County residents gain skills in reading, writing and math.

Quayle Museum to host GOP governor candidate Wallace on Monday, Feb. 27

The Dan Quayle Museum will host Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Wallace, on Monday, Feb. 27.

Wallace is a graduate of West Point and former U.S. Army captain and combat helicopter pilot. He is a former Hamilton County councilman and is CEO for TWG Capital Inc., in Indianapolis.

A Q&A will follow Wallace's presentation.

There is no cost to attend the event. A free will offering will be accepted.

The event is sponsored by the Huntington County Tea Party.

 

Sending hope


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Roanoke Elementary School fourth and fifth-graders have been participating in a service learning project titled The H.O.P.E. Chest, which gives students the opportunity to make a difference in the life of an Ethiopian family. During February, students have practiced their personal budgeting skills, learned about economy, created graphs, counted money and used a variety of other math calculation skills in an effort to raise money for a family in need. Pictured on H.O.P.E. Chest shopping day are (from left) Conner McCord, Mark Shoffner and Wyatt Krumanaker.

Optimists cite Jennings, King for youth honors

Lia King (second from left) and Madison Jennings (right), both students at Huntington Catholic School, were the recipients of the Optimist Youth Appreciation Award for January.
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Madison Jennings and Lia King, both eighth-graders at Huntington Catholic School, are the recipients of the Huntington Optimist Club's Youth Appreciation Awards for January.

The award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding dedication to their school, the community and its citizens. It is presented each year to two students from each of Huntington County's middle schools and three students from Huntington North High School.

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