Living - February 2012 Archive

Scholarship Deadline 26 March

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The Huntington County Community Foundation announces that the deadline to apply for its named scholarships is 26 March 2012. Go to www.huntingtonccf.org, click on Scholarships and then Scholarship Application/Requirements. Complete the four steps listed in the golden box... Read More...

Women of the Moose Donate Blankets

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The Women of the Moose, Huntington Chapter 255, have donated  19 blankets to Miller’s Merry Manor and Oakbrook Village retirement homes. Shown here are coworker Judi Haberland and Senior Regent Julia Wine presenting a blanket to Oakbrook Village administrator Shane McVoy.

(second picture) Here, Junior Regent Shannon Biddle, coworker Judi Haberland,

Miller’s Merry Manor Director of Nursing Krista Sandlin, RN, and Senior Regent Julia Wine, show off one of the blankets, which were also delivered to the residents of Miller’s Merry Manor... Read More...

PHP PHARMACY Insurance Plan available

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

This year, 2012, a number of Pharmacy Insurance Plans have chosen to, once again, to allow the Warren Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.  The PHP insurance plan, Physicians Health Plan is now administered by Medco, along with many other Medco plans and some Medco Medicare Prescription Plans, will work with us and allow us to process prescription claims!  
We are constantly striving to fulfil all of the regulatory requirements and contractural agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insurance Companies so that you may receive quality pharmaceutical care from your local Pharmacist, Terry Daniels P... Read More...

“Disney’s Jungle Book Kids” at Pulse

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Can you feel the beat? Our youngest performers (age 4-13) are lighting up the stage in this classic tale of Mowgli and his adventures in the jungle. The show is full of color and music that even the youngest of audience members will enjoy. This show is a delight for the entire family.

Disney’s Jungle Book Kids opens March 2 and runs March 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17... Read More...

Parks Dept. holding soccer sign-ups

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The Huntington Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting registration forms for children in the Huntington area who are interested in playing soccer.  The league is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 14.  Age divisions are 3 &4 years old, 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14 years old... Read More...

Softball meetings to be held

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The Huntington Parks & Recreation Department will be holding sign-up meetings for both co-ed and men’s teams interested in playing in their upcoming summer season.  The meeting for the co-ed league will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 7 pm while the men’s league meeting will take place on Thursday, March 8th at 6:30 pm... Read More...

Community Music Service Award

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The Children's Choir of Huntington County is accepting nominations for the 2012 Community Music Service Award. The award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated exemplary service in the Huntington County community through the field of music instruction or education as a teacher, director and/or an advocate... Read More...

Local Firefighters busy

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Local fire crews have been busy today Feb 25th..  A barn fire on 800 N. next to Northwest Elementary broke out before dawn this morning.  While the feed and a skid loader were lost in the fire all animals were safe.  This afternoon crews battle a house fire on 750 N. near highway 24... Read More...

Library offers Spring PAWS-TO-READ

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The mission of the PAWS-TO-READ PROGRAM is to improve the literacy skills of children with the assistance of registered canine reading companions in a fun and relaxed environment. In PAWS-TO-READ, children ages 6-12 participate in one-on-one sessions in which they practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs... Read More...

Greeting Cards for FREE

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

The Warren Pharmacy has received a new shipment of Dear Cards.  This new set of inspirational cards, for many occasions, are only $1.98 each, and, when you buy FIVE you GET ONE FREE!  We have a multitude of Greeting Cards, including a wide selection of 99¢ cards, and when you buy FIVE you GET ONE FREE!

Thank you for supporting the Warren Pharmacy... Read More...

PHARMACY Insurance Plans available

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

This year, 2012, a number of Pharmacy Insurance Plans have chosen, once again, to allow the Warren Pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.  Plans administered by CVS/Caremark Medicare Rx,  will work with us and allow us to process prescription claims!  This will include the Aetna Medicare Plan and the  SilverScript Plan... Read More...

NASA’s New Universe

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

“Amazing new discoveries are literally falling out of the sky, and NASA is primed for an era of unrivaled scientific exploration.  At the largest of scales, we’re mapping the mysterious dark matter that makes up most of the universe, and struggling to understand the implications of the fact that the universe is not only expanding, but accelerating... Read More...

Valentine's Banquet Quickly Coming Up

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Taylor Toombs dancing a bolero with her instructor, Dave Cowdry, at Renessiance Ballroom Dance Studio. Toombs and Cowdry will be one of five ballroom couples performing on Saturday, February 18 at the Valentine's Banquet benefit dinner for the Children's Choir of Huntington Co.  For ticket information contact Cathie Cady at (260) 519-2003 or Read More...

Libraries offer Tween Scene programs

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Huntington City-Township Public Library calls all fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students to join Tween Scene, a new library program offered on the second Monday of every month at the Main Library.

Tween Scene members explore a different topic every month, and enjoy related games, crafts and activities... Read More...

Libraries offer Discovery Crew program

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Huntington City-Township Public Library calls all first, second, and third grade students to register for Discovery Crew! 

Discovery Crew will be held at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, at 4:15 pm on Wednesday afternoons, beginning February 15 and continuing through April 11... Read More...

Story Time Sessions to Begin

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Registration for Story Time is underway at both locations of Huntington City-Township Public Library.  Weekly Story Time sessions will be offered to children ages birth - 7 years at the Main Library in Huntington on Tuesdays & Wednesdays beginning on February 14 & 15.  Children ages 2 - 7 are invited to Story Time sessions on Thursdays at the Markle Branch Library beginning on February 16... Read More...

Huntington County Relay for Life 2012

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Are you ready to make a difference in 2012? The Huntington

County Relay for Life 2012 is offering you the opportunity tohelp save lives

21st, 6:00 p.m. at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Everyone is invited....so mark your calendars to join

us!

The Relay Kick Off is a “shout out” for people to come and see what Relay is all about... Read More...

First Presbyterian Theater Auditions

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 9th, 2012

First Presbyterian Theater is holding auditions for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee, directed by John O'Connell.  Needed is 1male (30ish) to play Nick, 1female (23ish) to play Honey, and 1 female  (50ish) to play Martha. The role of George will be played by Thom Hofrichter... Read More...

K of C Free Throw Contest Level 2

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The district free throw competition was held at the Wabash YMCA on February 4th. Two local participants won at the council and district levels and will advance to the regional competition on March 4th at St. Vincent’s in Ft. Wayne. They are pictured left to right: Martin Harold, age 11, a player for Huntington Catholic’s 6th grade team and Shafer Garrett, age 13, a player on the 7th grade team at Canterbury School... Read More...

Free Concert Feb. 19

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

A free concert will be taking place on Feb. 19 at 4pm in the HNHS auditorium. Donations will be taken at the door with all that money going to WVSH The Edge Huntington North High School radio station. This is an all ages event  being called Crossroads were country and rock mix featuring  Nashville recording artists Allan & Ashcraft and Brother... Read More...

Girl Scout Cookies for Troops

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Last year, Jessica and Laura were able to collect enough money to send 120 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to soldiers through the Girl Scout Cookie Share program, exceeding their goal of 100 boxes.  This year, they have set their sights higher at 185 boxes.  So far, they have collected enough funds for 53 boxes... Read More...

You Can't Take It With You

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

You Can’t Take It With You

by Geogre S. Kaufman & Moss Hart—directed by Thom Hofrichter

WHERE          First Presbyterian Theater        300 W... Read More...

Roanoke Kiwanis News and Fish Fry News

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The Roanoke Kiwanis are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual fish fry fundraiser at the Roanoke American Legion, Post 160 on Friday, February 17th, from 5 to 7:30 pm.  The Legion is located at 1122 North Main Street on the north side of Roanoke.  Tickets are available from any Roanoke Kiwanis member or at the event... Read More...

WCGuru Expands Work Comp Directory

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

WCGuru.com, Indiana’s resource for worker’s compensation, announces the expansion of the Work Comp Directory. This online resource connects hundreds of work comp professionals and provides an opportunity for referrals. Businesses can sign up for a complimentary listing at Read More...

Early Childhood Music Program

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, February 5th, 2012

The early childhood music program  is designed to be fun and active experiences learning about music.  Each class provides an age-appropriate foundation upon which to build more advanced music and overall learning as they grow older.  The classes focus on discovery and experiential learning through singing, movement, instrument play, games and other hands-on-activities... Read More...

Lenten opportunities at Victory Noll

By Lamont Neal on Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Lent is a special time, a time to change, to emerge from darkness into Christ’s marvelous Light and to bear witness to transforming love in the world. 

Victory Noll Center is offering several opportunities during Lent to deepen relationships with Christ. 

Programs begin February 28 with a weekly noontime book study that includes lunch of bread and soup... Read More...

Smith Joins Local Law Firm

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Bowers, Brewer, Garrett & Wiley, LLP is pleased to announce that Davin G. Smith became an Associate with the law firm on January 3, 2012.  Mr. Smith earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and his J.D. degree from indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis... Read More...

Band Fish Fry by Dan's Fri Feb 3rd

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

HNHS BAND ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY BY DAN'S

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Ticket prices are: 0-4 Free; 5-12 $5.00; 13-Adult $8.00 carry-outs available
Tickets are available from any band student or band parent or also available at the door.
Bailey's Coffee will be available for purchase along with baked goodies for sale by the percussion students... Read More...

Boy Scout Fish Fry

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Boy Scout Fish Fry

At the American Legion, Post 160
Roanoke Indiana

Friday, February 24th
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds go to the
Roanoke Boy Scout Troop 302
for equipment

$8.00 Adults & $5.00 for Children 5 to 12

All you can eat fish, bake potatoes or french fries, coleslaw or applesauce, and a bake sale!!!

Moore, Rice Recipients of Scholarships

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Two Parkview Huntington Hospital employees have received Jill Dreyer Scholarships for the spring 2012 semester.

Jessica Moore, a unit clerk in the Emergency Department, and Jami Rice, an RN in the medical/surgical department and a shift supervisor, will each receive $750 toward their education costs for the upcoming semester... Read More...

Kiwanis Serve at Ronald McDonald House

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

On January 28, Huntington Metro Kiwanis members Sharon Rethlake,

Judy Deluca, Terri Edmiston, Trey Meehan, Jack Amick, Glenda Giggy & Barry

Giggy prepared and served breakfast to families staying at the Ronald McDonald

House in Indianapolis. 

 Families were served a buffet style breakfast by Huntington Metro Kiwanis

members... Read More...