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Cancer Support Group meets July 18 at Trinity

The Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting on July 18, at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in the lower level.

The program will include a video of Dr. Neal D. Barnard, "Eating Right for Cancer Survival," as well as recent health news and testimonies.

Anyone interested in alternative means of treating the disease is encouraged to attend.

The church is located at the corner of Guilford and Market streets in Huntington.

 

LAC seeking artists for annual show

The LaFontaine Arts Council invites artists to participate in its Regional Art Exhibit at the Robert M. Wilson Gallery, at Huntington University.

The exhibit is open to artists 18 years or older, residing in Michigan, Indiana or Ohio.

Each artist may enter up to two works, and there is an entry fee.

Eligible media include oil, acrylic, watercolor and drawing in Category I; photography and digital media in Category II; and sculpture, ceramics and textile in Category III.

The deadline for entries is Aug. 3 and works must be delivered on Aug. 6.

Church to hold clothing exchange

Roanoke Brethren Church will hold its first back-to-school clothing exchange next month.

The church is asking for donations of gently-used children's clothing from now through Wednesday, Aug. 3.
The clothing exchange will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anyone in need of children's clothing can come to the exchange and select clothes free of charge.

For more information, call 574-527-5525 or the church office at 672-3796.

The church is located at 415 S. Main St. in Roanoke.

 

Scholarship awarded


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Samir Shaikh, a four-year member of Huntington County 4-H Robotics Team 1501, is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from BAE Systems. Pictured are (front, from left) robotics team mentors and engineers Dianna Whitesell, Sondra Fowler, Kristi Hunnicutt, Shaikh, Wayne Doenges and Curt Henderson; and (back, from left) Paul Hart, Chris Elston and Harley Henline. He was selected for the scholarship by the team's mentors and engineers, and the award was presented during the team's June meeting.

Brigitte Hackler takes No. 2 spot at Canterbury

Brigitte Hackler, of Huntington, was named salutatorian of her graduating class this year at Canterbury School, in Fort Wayne.

Her school activities included science show club, class service chair, student athletic advisory and editor of the school newspaper.

Hackler has been recognized for her achievements in the areas of chemistry, English, and mathematics.

She earned a Huntington County Community Foundation Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship.

Hackler plans to attend Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Huntington University to host 3-day festival featuring more than 30 bands

The first Fandana Festival is coming to the Huntington University campus on Aug. 11, 12 and 13.

More than 30 bands will perform on multiple stages around campus, including Switchfoot, Sidewalk Prophets, Photoside Cafe, Attaboy and Me in Motion.

The festival will also feature an indie band competition, seminars and an indie film component.

Helms, Smack Talk earn championships at SSF Volleyball Tournament last weekend

Smack Talk, a team including (from left) Peyton Pike, Tanner Prible, Shelby Bradford, Alex Fiock, Trevor Furnish and Josie Rhodes, won the fun division of the Salamonie Summer Festival Volleyball Tournament.
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Helms and Smack Talk were the big winners in the Salamonie Summer Festival Volleyball Tournament, held July 4 at Tower Park in Warren.

Helms, made up of Corey Roth, Michelle Meighen, Jeffrey Yarnelle and Morgan Broderick, won the competitive division of the tournament.

Coming in second in that division was The Dunnings, made up of Nicole Neuenschwander, Graham Hopkins, Tyler Rice and Ashli Rice.

Smack Talk, made up of Peyton Pike, Shelby Bradford, Josie Rhodes, Tanner Prible, Trevor Furnish and Alex Fiock, won the title in the fun division.

Stapel foursome posts low score at Parkview Huntington Classic

A foursome captained by Dr. James Stapel posted the low score for the second year in a row in the mixed/women's division of the 21st annual Parkview Huntington Golf Classic, held June 23 at LaFontaine Golf Club in Huntington.

Proceeds from the day will benefit patient privacy improvements to Parkview Huntington Hospital's Surgical Admissions Unit.

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