Living - September 2009 Archive
Henn honored with distinguished service
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Foundation honored Emmaline “Emmy” Purviance Henn with the Distinguished Service Award at its annual dinner Monday.
The foundation established this award in 2002 to recognize individuals or organizations that embody the principles associated with the mission of Huntington University... Read More...
Harlem Ambassadors will play at HNHS
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Harlem Ambassadors will play a basketball game against a team of local players at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the Huntington North High School gymnasium.
The Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball game is a family-friendly community fundraiser. Since 1998, Harlem Ambassadors Inc... Read More...
Duke Professor to discuss Obama, King
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s Forester Lecture Series will feature J. Kameron Carter at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.
Carter, associate professor of theology at Duke Divinity School, will discuss “Obama and the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr... Read More...
Semi Truck Crash on U.S. 24
By Tom Stong on Monday, September 28th, 2009
A crash occurred on U.S. 24 around 5:15 p.m. today. A dump truck driven by a worker for Montgomery Trucking Inc., out of Ft. Wayne, was sitting at the intersection of highway 24 and Stultz Road waiting for the light to change. The truck was apparently struck from behind by a semi tractor trailer (driver unknown at press time) that was eastbound on U... Read More...
Fourth home in Housewalk is Rivers'
By Rick Henly on Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Originally from Michigan, Ron and Marcia Rivers are now back in Indiana and loving their beautiful, Cape Cod style home along Main Street in Roanoke. The Rivers moved into the house in 2005 while renovating, and have turned this 1894 house into a warm, inviting, French-country style retreat.
The creamy gold, two-story, 2,000 square foot home is an eye-catching beauty to any passer-by on the street... Read More...
Bingo is at Roanoke Legion
By Rick Henly on Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Bingo is played very Thursday night at Roanoke's American Legion Post 160.
Early Bird games begin at 6:30 p.m., while regular Bingo starts at 7 p.m. These games are open to the public, but players must be at least 18-years-old to be in the Bingo Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen at 6 p... Read More...
1-pitch tourney at Homier Park Oct. 3
By Rick Henly on Saturday, September 26th, 2009
There will be a one-pitch men's softball tournament on Saturday, October 3 at Homier Park to benefit Huntington County Baseball in Alan
Dalrymple's name.
Mr. Dalrymple, a Vectren employee, was killed in a natural gas explosion on Jefferson Street on November 20, 2006. He had been involved with Huntington County Baseball for over 20 years and was a board member for a number of those years... Read More...
Vendors needed for Bazaar in Mt. Etna
By Rick Henly on Saturday, September 26th, 2009
The Mt Etna United Methodist Women are now taking registrations for vendors for their 2009 Fall Food and Craft Bazaar. The Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 8 AM – 2:00 PM at the Mt Etna United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of State Rd. 9 and 124 in Mt Etna, IN... Read More...
Miss Huntington pageant set for Oct. 11
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 25th, 2009
The 2010 Miss Huntington Scholarship pageant is set to happen on Sunday, October 11 in the Huntington North Auditorium at 2 p.m.
The pageant is, once again, sponsored by the Huntington Optimist Club.
Five girls will be competing for the Miss Huntington Crown currently held by Mallory Bunting... Read More...
Social justice programs at Victory Noll
By HFP Reporter on Friday, September 25th, 2009
Victory Noll Center will present a pair of programs dealing with social justice on Saturday, October 17.
The morning program, running from 9 a.m. to noon, is titled "Conflict Transformation: Moving Toward Wholeness and Harmony," and will deal with the challenges of human conflict... Read More...
Schurger to present recital at HU Oct. 8
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Mile High Orchestra at Zurcher on Oct. 2
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Invitational Concert at HU on Oct. 6
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
'Broadway on the Dock' at HU on Oct. 3
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Roanoke Library celebrates 100 years
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Friends celebrate Roanoke Library's past and prepare for the future
The Roanoke Public Library has a very BIG anniversary coming up - they will be turning 100 years old on February 10, 2010 and invite the entire community to be a part of this celebration.
For months, the Friends of the Roanoke Library have been looking for ways to usher in this momentous occasion... Read More...
Sons of American Legion to hold fish fry
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
The Sons of the American Legion Post #7 in Huntington is having a fish fry this Saturday, September 26 at the Post located at 1330 Etna Avenue. Portions of the proceeds are going to the local chapter of the American Legion Riders.
The price is $8 for ages 12-adult; $4 for ages 7-11 and free for ages 6 and under... Read More...
Nonlinear Optics presentation by alumna
By Tom Stong on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Victoria Hall, a 2005 Huntington University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and a minor in physics, will give a presentation titled “Nonlinear Optics as a Method for Probing Order in Biological Systems.” The event will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct... Read More...
34th annual festival Pioneer Festival
By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN - The list of entertainment for the Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival has been released. Performing on Saturday are the Applejack Kloggers, Jamie Olinger Family, Gary Bishop, and Deadwood. On Sunday the entertainment consists of the Sharp Creek Singers and Deb Schenkle, Shade Jonze/Kenny Taylor and the Liston Creek Singers... Read More...
Johnson named MCC Runner of the Week
By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Submitted by Joanne (Miller) Green
FOR RELEASE September 22, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University senior Lauren Johnson (Huntington, Ind., Huntington North High School) was named the Mid-Central Conference (MCC) Runner of the Week for the week of September 21-27.
This past weekend Johnson participated in the Indiana Intercollegiates hosted by Indiana State University... Read More...
Alumnus to host book signing
By Tom Stong on Monday, September 21st, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University alumnus Dr. Robert Girod will host a book signing for his latest release, “Infamous Murders and Mysteries: Cold Case Files and Who-Done-Its,” at the Barnes & Noble in Fort Wayne’s Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center on Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p... Read More...
Chicago Film Fest accepts HU students
By Tom Stong on Monday, September 21st, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Three digital media arts majors from Huntington University have had their work accepted into the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival to be held Oct. 22-Nov. 1.
Seniors Jimi Bonogofsky and Colleen (King) Thornbrugh’s short animated film, “I Think I Might Be” was chosen along with junior Johnathan Roatch’s piece, “Aqua Melodies... Read More...
Scholarship Fund dinner on for Saturday
By Rick Henly on Monday, September 21st, 2009
The Tom Tallman Emergency Service Providers Scholarship Fund dinner is planned for Saturday, September 26 at the LaFontaine Golf Course Reception Hall in Huntington.
There will be a social hour from 5-6 p.m. that evening with a silent auction also going on.
The Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening will be Melissa Long who is a local journalist on NewsCenter 21 in Fort Wayne... Read More...
Housewalk also has the Hawley home
By Rick Henly on Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Life is forever changing. Tragedy strikes unexpectedly turning one’s life upside down. In November, 2006, a devastating fire destroyed the Hawley’s home. The Victorian home that captivated the attention of visitors and citizens alike soon was a vacant lot that reminded the community of the loss... Read More...
Open House at Victory Noll Center
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 18th, 2009
HUNTINGTON — Autumn brings brilliant colors, crisp air and bountiful harvests. Victory Noll Center celebrates the season with a fall festival and open house on Sunday, October 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Held on the beautiful grounds of Victory Noll, the festival will feature activities for the whole family, including walking the Labyrinth, a scavenger hunt and a hayride... Read More...
Health and Fitness Fair is Oct. 7
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 18th, 2009
Cake contest winners announced
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 18th, 2009
Winners have been announced in the Cake Contest held as part of the
NCC Sportsmanship Extravaganza
By HFP Reporter on Friday, September 18th, 2009
North Central Conference Press Release
STUDENT-ATHLETES COME TOGETHER IN THE PURSUIT OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
(CHESTERFIELD, IN)--- The student-athletes of the North Central Conference took part in the seventh annual Sportsmanship Extravaganza which was held at the Mill Creek Civic Center in Chesterfield with over 160 student-athletes representing all-eight conference schools... Read More...
Kiwanis Ducky Run winners announced
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 17th, 2009
The Roanoke Kiwanis Club held its annual Ducky Run Sept. 12 at the RoanokePark.
Winners included: $100 cash, Roanoke Kiwanis – Matthew Weigelt; savings bond, National City Bank – Lori Van Over; savings bond, Bippus State Bank – Celia Bandelier; 2 football tickets, Purdue vs... Read More...
Harlem Ambassadors return to city
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Fun, dazzling ball-handling, high-flying slam dunks and good old-fashioned basketball will fill the Huntington North High School Gymnasium on Wednesday, October 14. The Harlem Ambassadors arrive at
HU & Dept of Health to offer flu shots
By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
FOR RELEASE September 16, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s Department of Nursing, in collaboration with the Huntington County Department of Health, will offer flu shots on Oct. 22.
This vaccine is for the seasonal flu only, not the H1N1 flu.
The clinic will take place from 4 to 8 p... Read More...
Newsboys at Coliseum on October 18
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—STAR 88.3 and Huntington University have partnered to present an evening of music and message with the Newsboys at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Fort Wayne’s Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
The Newsboys, with Michael Tait, have teamed up with Global Tribe to travel the
Local family represents city in Ohio
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
The International Harvester Scout and Light Truck Nationals was held recently in Springfield, Ohio.
There were 208 trucks registered from early 1900's to 2009 models. The show is put on by Midnitestar productions http://www.midnitestar.org/.
Huntington was represented by the Tilden family, David & Joan and Robert & Jean showing four trucks... Read More...
Gospel of John course set for Oct. 1
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
HUNTINGTON — One of the most intriguing writers in the Bible will be the subject of the program "Reflections on the Spirituality of John's Gospel," a five-week course beginning Oct. 1 at Victory Noll Center.
Looking through the eyes of faith to ponder Jesus as the “living Word,” the reader enters a different world... Read More...
'Fresh Faces'
By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
FOR RELEASE September 14, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Theatre Company, in collaboration with the theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega, will introduce new talent with “Fresh Faces,” an evening of scenes and songs, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts... Read More...
'Nero Bloom' wins award in LA Film Fest
By HFP Reporter on Monday, September 14th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—“Nero Bloom: Private Eye,” a film by Huntington University digital media arts film students Jason Eberly and Nathan Hartman, won the Best Student Feature Award at the Cinema City International Film Festival in Los Angeles held Sept. 10-12. “Nero Bloom” also received recognition as a finalist because it earned a score of 3... Read More...
Roanoke Demolition Derby
By Lamont Neal on Monday, September 14th, 2009
The Roanoke Pullers Associations’ annual Demolition Derby was full of big hits and applause on Saturday night. The crowd counted down before each heat and cheered the winners afterward.
In the County Heat, Garret Dinius took home the top prize with Andy Amick taking second and Todd Jaggers taking third... Read More...
56th Roanoke Fall Festival
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, September 13th, 2009
The 56th annual Roanoke Fall Festival wrapped up Sunday to complete another successful year. Saturday’s parade was a spectacle of color and sound with a variety of groups parading down Main Street. The Riverview and Huntington North bands provided music while everyone young and old had something to cheer for... Read More...
Emergency Service Providers Scholarship
By HFP Reporter on Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Tom Tallman was born and pretty much raised in Huntington, Indiana graduating from Huntington North High School way back when. Mr. Tallman spent 20 years in manufacturing holding several positions from drafting to engineering then out on the floor as a production supervisor. The opportunity came to him in 1993 to join the Huntington County Sheriff's Dept... Read More...
Housewalk continues at Patmore home
By Rick Henly on Sunday, September 13th, 2009
“Huntington is our dream town.” That statement by Don Patmore and many more positive statements from Don and his wife, Jo, about the people and the Huntington community reflect their contentment with a new home and community. Having traveled and resided all over the world in their careers, they began their search for acreage that would offer them privacy, woods, room for horses, hills and water... Read More...
Middaugh's Garage open on Etna Avenue
By Rick Henly on Saturday, September 12th, 2009
nos·tal·gi·a - A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past. So says the internet 'wiki' dictionary. Technology is great, but...
Have you ever wanted to go back to a simpler time in your life? Rick Middaugh has applied that thinking in opening up his automobile repair shop at 602 Etna Avenue in Huntington... Read More...
Roanoke Fall Festival Fun!
By HFP Reporter on Friday, September 11th, 2009
The Roanoke Fall Festival kicked off in full force tonight with the raising of the flag and an Ageless Iron Tractor Parade down Main Street. Events shifted to the park with the opening of the carnival rides and the start of the 11th Annual Kendall Dennis Memorial All Star Coaches Pitch Game. At seven, the double elimination Corn Bag Toss Tournament started and lasted late into the evening... Read More...
KidsKampus receives donation from Legion
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 11th, 2009
Kids
HU theatre season to open with 'Proof'
By HFP Reporter on Friday, September 11th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Department of Theatre Arts will open its 2009-2010 with “Proof,” a Pulitzer-prize winning drama about a young woman struggling with both the genius and the mental instability of her father, a once brilliant mathematician.
“Proof” will run at 7:30 p... Read More...
An Evening with Tom Sawyer at The Pulse
By Tom Stong on Thursday, September 10th, 2009
You can't find a more entertaining play than one written by the suave and charming Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer was the peach plucked from the perverbial story tree by The Pulse Opera House. It is a timeless adventure about curious passionate young children, in a time when people still had manners and neighbors truly cared and watched out for one another... Read More...
Labyrinth Retreat on October 3
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN. — The labyrinth is one of the oldest contemplative and transformational tools known to humankind. It has been an integral part of cultures throughout the world for almost 4,000 years.
At Victory Noll Center, the labyrinth is a powerful prayer experience that allows the body to move with the spirit in seeking God... Read More...
Vaccination clinics set for 3 months
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Parkview Home Health & Hospice will host a series of flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics during September, October and November at locations throughout
Roanoke Fall Festival
By HFP Reporter on Monday, September 7th, 2009
The 56th annual Roanoke Fall Festival starts this Friday with an opening ceremony on Main Street with the raising of the flag by the American Legion Post 160 Color Guard. Several events will occur on Friday, Saturday and Sunday such as the Demolition Derby, the parade down Main Street, the Farmer's Market, free concerts, NTPA tractor pull, Don Miller's Magic and Comedy show, carnival rides, games and much more... Read More...
Campus Life has Kick Off at Kriegbaum.
By Tom Stong on Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Campus Life had its annual kickoff at Kriegbaum Field on Friday night right after the high school football game. Several hundred students were in attendance to start the new school year off with a bang. While the pop and pizza may have helped get the students attention, it was the actions and words of 3 outstanding guys that bring fun, joy, and camaraderie to the events... Read More...
Moms In Touch group meets in Huntington
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 4th, 2009
Moms In Touch International, a group encouraging mothers to meet weekly to pray for their children and respective schools, continues to have an active presence in
'Tom Sawyer' at the Pulse
By Rick Henly on Friday, September 4th, 2009
Enjoy the humor, action and excitement of life on the Mississippi in the 1840’s are coming to life in Mark Twain’s beloved The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. All the famous adventures are included, climaxing with the life-or-death battle with Injun Joe in the cave. This show is highly recommended for the entire family!
The large cast contains 30 local and area performers... Read More...
Children's Choir to offer new program
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
The Children's Choir of Huntington County is offering a brand new program this fall.
The "Young Musician's Class" is an eight week session for children in first and second grades. It will be a fun enrichment class for children interested in music and will include movement, singing games, rhythm activities, music listening, and instrumental improvisation... Read More...
Housewalk kicks off Oct. 4 in Roanoke
By Rick Henly on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
The Tri Kappa Housewalk begins on October 4 with the first home being owned by Jim and Jeni Scheiber in Roanoke.
Jim & Jeni Scheiber’s house located at 3170 E 900 N, in Roanoke, became a home in 2001. Built in 1999, this loving family began renovations and transformed it into a family sanctuary that welcomes friends and family and cultivates an entertaining atmosphere... Read More...
Special prayer service September 22
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN. —In solidarity with the International Day of Prayer for Peace, Victory Noll Center will hold a special Taize Prayer Service September 22, inviting all to join in prayer to end violence in hearts, families, communities, churches and among nations.
The special service will be held at 7 p... Read More...
Fun Walk to be held on October 4
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
This year’s United Way 2009 Team Mini-Triathlon is expanding to allow walkers an opportunity to participate by entering a One-Mile Fun Walk, which will be held Sunday, October 4, on the
