Living - June 2009 Archive
Dancing with Beverly Johnson
By Michelle Hoover on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
On Saturday, June 27, the dancers of Beverly Johnson’s School of Dance visited the Heritage Days to show off their best moves. Though the day was a blistering 85 degrees, each of the dancers did her best to help pull off a great routine.
The event started out with a traditional Broadway dance of black hats and fluffy dresses, showing off the dancers of the older group... Read More...
Live, from Huntington, your weather
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
On June 25, Parkview Huntington Hospital became a part of the Indiana's NewsCenter Skyview network of weather cameras.
Innovative Concepts technician Brian Grote originally installed the camera on the rooftop of the hospital on June 9 but it became operational just last week.
The camera transmits live video of weather conditions at the juncture of U... Read More...
Law firm donates to Love, Inc.
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
The local law firm of Bowers, Brewer, Garrett & Wiley, LLP, each month donates food and other items to Love In the Name of Christ (“Love Inc.”), a local food pantry that has served the needs of
Lintz explores John Dillinger
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
"I’m John Dillinger... I Rob Banks!"
Have you ever stolen anything, whatever its value? Most learn while they are young that stealing is wrong. Others work on not getting caught. Once upon a time, there was a Hoosier boy who saw it in the second way mentioned, giving the good old-fashioned name, John, a rather hard twist... Read More...
JeFFFest wraps up Heritage Days
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
A successful 2009 JeFFFest came to a close last Sunday night. The last event of this year's Heritage Days brought crowds of people downtown to browse the more than 150 entries exhibited at Four Corners Custom Framing. The people then voted for the People's Choice in both the youth and the adult categories... Read More...
Kid's Tractor Pull a hit!
By HFP Reporter on Sunday, June 28th, 2009
After the Heritage Days Parade, kids had fun downtown playing on the rides and competing in the Kid's Tractor Pull.
Richard Hinton of Town and Country Homes sponsored and manned the event preparing the tractor and the weighted sled for each of the kids. Richard said that he loved doing the tractor pull because the kids enjoy it so much though the heat of the sun was taking its toll on him... Read More...
46th Annual HD parade in the books
By Rick Henly on Saturday, June 27th, 2009
The 46th Annual Huntington Heritage Days parade kicked off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 and over 100 units started at MacGahan Street and finished up at Etna Avenue almost two hours later.
Motorized units, marching bands, business floats and more were enjoyed by the townsfolk that turn out along the parade route... Read More...
Wedding Fashion Show on Saturday
By Tom Stong on Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Wedding Rentals and More, a new wedding accessory business in Huntington, put on a wonderful Fashion show for all to see on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in downtown Huntington. The stage was decorated with a flowered arch and pillars for the lovely models to walk through and pose beside for the audiences viewing pleasure... Read More...
Cruise-In brings cars to Huntington
By Rick Henly on Saturday, June 27th, 2009
The streets of Huntington's downtown area were filled with music and automobiles from all eras on Friday proving that some people's love affairs with their cars didn't end when the gasoline prices started to rise.
The day, although hot, was sunny enough to get great pictures of the vehicles that lined Jefferson Street and also a couple side streets... Read More...
Party to be held June 29 at bookstore
By Rick Henly on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN - On June 29, the Anchor Room Bookstore will host a party celebrating the release of “Evangelism Remixed: Empowering Students for Courageous and Contagious Faith.” The book, to be released July 1, is co-authored by Dr. Dave Rahn, director of the graduate youth ministry leadership program at
Little Miss & Junior Miss crowned
By Rick Henly on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The 2009 Little Miss and Junior Miss Heritage Days contestants filled the stage at Merillat Center for the Arts on Wednesday and new princesses were crowned at the end of the evening.
Chloe Elizabeth Clark was named Little Miss Heritage Days and Jasmine Rae McGaughey was named Junior Miss Heritage Days for this year... Read More...
HU looking to find actor for 'Proof'
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
HUNTINGTON,
The department is in search of an excellent community or non-equity local male actor in his late 40s to early 60s from the
Prop Boys Aviation
By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
On Saturday at the Huntington Municipal Airport, visitors had the opportunity to fly in a Cessna for only $20 per person. The manager of the airport, Steve Gray, gave rides lasting around 20 minutes. Steve has managed the airport for around five years and has offered flight classes for nine... Read More...
Historical Society & Forks collaborate
By Tom Stong on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
The Huntington County Historical Society and the Historic Forks of the Wabash Museum are collaborating to present an old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration on the lawn at the Historic Forks of the Wabash Museum.
The program will feature Mayor Simeon T. Cast and Jennie (Bailey) Cast, portrayed by David and Diana Dean with the help of Mathias Nuck (Charles Hayden) and his son Joseph (Matt Stephenson)... Read More...
JeFFFest happens Sunday on the mall
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
LaFontaine Arts Council is one of the co-sponsors for this year's Heritage Days JEFFFest. It is happening this Sunday, June 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and it will wrap up the Heritage Days celebration here in huntington. The event gets its name from the Fun Food, Fine Arts and Fab Music on Jefferson Street in the downtown area... Read More...
Indiana man last to die in Civil War
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
LAST MAN TO DIE IN THE CIVIL WAR
HIS FAMILY LAST CASUALTY IN CIVIL WAR
PORTLAND
There was consequence in the death of a man like John down through the years greater than his own misfortune. His young wife, Sarah, now a widow. Aging parents, John Sr... Read More...
Fish & Tenderloin dinner at local church
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
On Saturday, July 4, 2009, the First Baptist Church of Warren, Indiana will host its annual Fish & Tenderloin Supper as part of the 2009 Salamonie Summer Festival.
Delicious Fish & Tenderloin prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry Service will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the church located at
BalloonFest a hit at the airport
By Rick Henly on Sunday, June 21st, 2009
The tarmac at Huntington Municipal Airport was alive with activity on Saturday evening with BalloonFest starting at 7 p.m.
Hot Air balloons and their crews had converged on the airport to dazzle the many people there. Along with the balloons, local hospitals had their helicopters in attendance... Read More...
Roaring into Reading at the airport
By HFP Reporter on Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Families were invited to a day of fun and reading at the Huntington Municipal Airport sponsored by Reading Awareness of Huntington County. Kids were able to climb into a police car, a rescue vehicle, a fire truck, excavating equipment, a green limousine, a recreational vehicle, and a helicopter... Read More...
Florida Scramble to benefit Coolman Fund
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 19th, 2009
Friends of Mike Coolman, the Class of ’87, and Huntington County Teachers are putting together the 3rd annual memorial golf outing in memory of HNHS History teacher and 1987 graduate Mike Coolman. Mike passed away in the fall of 2006 from cancer and the tournament proceeds will go towards a college fund to benefit his two kids Jared and Jennifer Coolman
When: Friday June 26th 11:00 Registration, Noon Shotgun
Format: Florida Scramble
Where: Norwood Golf Club, 5961 Maple Grove Road, Huntington, IN 46750
Cost: $200/Foursome ($50/player) – Includes golf, beverages, and dinner after golf
Other: Hole sponsorships are available for $50 and prize donations are also welcome... Read More...
Midway opening draws crowds downtown
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 19th, 2009
Mid-America Shows kicked off the Huntington Heritage Days by opening up their midway and carnival rides Thursday evening in downtown Huntington.
Using Warren Street and stretching north from Court Street to Park Drive, there was plenty of amusement-type fun to be had. Rides and gaming areas were in abundance and food vendors were also here with tasty treats for the fairgoers... Read More...
2 Injured in Etna Avenue accident
By Rick Henly on Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Two girls were involved in an accident at approximately 4 p.m. on Etna Avenue in Huntington on Thursday.
Onlookers said the driver lost control of the westbound Dodge Stratus when something in the suspension broke and the passenger front wheel came off of the vehicle. The car then struck a parked Cadillac and came to a stop... Read More...
Three earn scholarships from United REMC
By Rick Henly on Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Three high-school juniors emerged as the winners of this year’s Youth Scholarship Contest.
Placing first in the judging was Brittany Blazier, a student at Norwell High School. A repeat-winner from last year, Alyssa Hollowell, took second place. And placing third was Lauren Chanley... Read More...
Heritage Days Opens Thursday
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
The Heritage Days Festival kicks off this year with the midway on Thursday, June 18th at five o’clock and runs through June 21st. The midway is held downtown and features carnival rides, games, and food. A big feature to return this year is the Hot Air Balloon-fest at the airport on Friday, June 19th at 7:30, Saturday at 6:30am and 7:30pm, and on Sunday at 6:30am weather permitting... Read More...
Bike ride with Nick
By Carla Ferretti-Hoover on Monday, June 15th, 2009
On Monday, June 15th at 5:45pm, bikers from around Huntington County met at the corner of North Jefferson and Market Street to take a scenic ride around the southern part of the county.
Phyllis Renz, from the Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau, met everyone and made sure no one was a stranger to each other... Read More...
Relay For Life at Kriegbaum Field
By Rick Henly on Saturday, June 13th, 2009
The American Cancer Society kicked off its 13th Huntington 'Relay for Life - Celebrating 25 years of Hope' at 2 p.m. at Kriegbaum Field today (Saturday) with more than 600 walkers comprising 35 teams ready to walk through the night to fight cancer by raising funds. Many cancer survivors were on hand to be a part of the event and to see Sister Betty Anderson given the Eunice Coates Award as she has been cancer-free 22 years... Read More...
Highly Effective Training in Huntington
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 12th, 2009
Approximately 110 Huntington County Community School Corporation elementary teachers and over forty middle school teachers were involved this past week with five days of special instruction at Horace Mann and Riverview School.
The five-day 'Model Training Week' had local teachers finding out how brain functions relate to learning for school-age children... Read More...
Victory Noll Sisters celebrate Jubilees
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 12th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IND. — Fourteen members of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters recently celebrated Jubilees at Victory Noll in Huntington on the anniversaries of their entrances into OLVM.
Sister Carlota Baca, who turned 100 years old in January, celebrated 80 years with OLVM. She entered on Oct... Read More...
Event set for June 27 at Victory Noll
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 12th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN — When we slow down and listen, we allow God to draw us near and lead us in prayer. Victory Noll Center presents the program “Contemplative Prayer: Come and Hear” on Saturday, June 27, to assist in this process.
This experiential retreat, which will run from 9 a... Read More...
Victory Noll to host run on June 20
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 12th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN – The beautiful Victory Noll campus will be the backdrop for a 5K run and a 1K fun walk on Saturday, June 20, as part of the opening weekend of festivities for the annual Huntington Heritage Days.
The five-kilometer run will begin at 10 a.m., with the one-kilometer fun walk starting at 10:15 a... Read More...
FOX dancer has ties to area filmmaker
By Tom Stong on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN - Evan Kasprzak, star of the award-winning Huntington University student film, "After Hours," recently earned a spot in the top 20 for the FOX show "So You Think You Can Dance."
Kasprzak will perform live Wednesdays at 8 p.m., beginning June 10, for a shot at the title of America's Favorite Dancer and a cash prize... Read More...
Free Fun and Fitness in County
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
The Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau and Three Rivers Velo Sport is inviting people to join the 5th Annual Fun and Fitness bicycle rides during the months of June, July and August. There is no cost to ride.
Every Monday night at 5:45 PM the riders will meet at the Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau, downtown Huntington, at the corner of North Jefferson and Market streets... Read More...
Yoga classes at Memorial Park
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 8th, 2009
Yoga in the Park classes are currently available for any adult Tuesday and Saturday mornings at the north end of Memorial Park on West Park Drive by the gazebo.
The remaining class dates are: June 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, July 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and August 1.
The classes began on June 2nd so it is recommended to begin attending as soon as you can to make the class more beneficial... Read More...
5th Annual Car Show June 26
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 8th, 2009
The Huntington County Sheriff's Disaster Team is holding their 5th Annual Cruise-In on June 26 downtown on the mall between Park Drive and Court Street.
Registration is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with awards presented at 9 p.m. There will be over 50 door prizes and you must be present to win... Read More...
What's that noise!
By HFP Reporter on Sunday, June 7th, 2009
The Indiana Outboard Association Club #308 hosted the Indiana State Championships (boat racing) at Lake Clare this weekend. Most people in our community don't know about this event until they hear the noise of the boats when they are driving by the lake. Many curious people lined the lake to see the exciting races... Read More...
St. Peter Lutheran Church plans VBS
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Huntington will hold Vacation Bible School June 15th through 19th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. each day at 605 Polk St.
Classes are offered for children ages preschool to sixth grade.
This year’s theme is: GADGET’S GARAGE “God’s Always Doing Great, Exciting Things!”
For more information you can contact the church office at 356- 6528
2008-2009 Teacher of The Year
By Lamont Neal on Monday, June 1st, 2009
Congratulations Steve Park!
2008-2009 HCCSC Teacher of the Year
Steve park was awarded the 2008-2009 HCCSC Teacher of the Year this morning.
Left to right: David McKee, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Tracey Shafer, Superintendent; Steve Park, HCCSC 2009 Teacher of the Year; Kevin Patrick, School Board President; Chuck Grable, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; Curt Crago, Principal of Riverview Middle School
