Non-Profit

United Way says thanks you

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

The United Way held their thank you luncheon Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at St. Peter’s First Community Church. The luncheon was to thank all who were involved with the 2009 Campaign (donors and volunteers)  and to wrap up of the 2009 Campaign.
 
The United Way funded Agencies provide the food for the luncheon as their way of thanking the community for their support and involvement... Read More...

Apply for River Friendly Farmer Award

By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Indiana’s River Friendly Farmer Award Program, is a statewide initiative that recognizes farmers who protect and enhance Indiana’s rivers, lakes and streams. Many local farmers manage their crop and livestock operations in a manner which protects our streams, lakes and rivers.  The River Friendly Farmer Program offers the District the opportunity to recognize these farmers for their outstanding stewardship efforts... Read More...

Pathfinder Services at Horace Mann

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Bil Easley and Paul Chapman from Pathfinder Community Supports spoke regarding this year's theme of "Free Your Mind" at Horace Mann Elementary School on Thursday, March 11. Bil walked students through several activities including how to hammer a nail with pliers as well as several sign language activities... Read More...

Community Classes for 2010

By Christine Kelty on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Below is a list of Huntington County American Red Cross Community Classes offered. In addition to offering Community Classes, the American Red Cross of Huntington County offers convenient onsite workplace safety training.  If you are interested in having safety training at your workplace and would like additional information please contact Christine Kelty at 260-356-2910 or Read More...

Thanks to the Donors of the Banquet

By Christine Kelty on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Huntington, Monday, March 15, 2010 - Huntington County Chapter of the American Red Cross extends Gratitude to Local Donors
 
The continued presence of the American Red Cross in Huntington has enabled donors to direct financial support towards Disaster Services. In recent weeks, the Huntington County Region has experienced several Disaster related incidents... Read More...

4-H Robotics travels to Purdue

By Jeff Hoover on Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Press Releases - On March 18th-20th, Huntington County 4-H Robotics will be traveling to West Lafayette, IN to compete in the 2010 FIRST Robotics Boilermaker Regional held on the Purdue University campus. Every year, FIRST (For Inspirations and Recognition of Science and Technology) reveals a new game in early January and each team begins designing and building a robot to compete in the FIRST robotics competition... Read More...

Abilities Abound set for April 9th

By Jason Meyer on Friday, March 12th, 2010

Emily Perl Kingsley, author and 17-time Emmy award-winning writer for Sesame Street, and the parent of an adult son with Down Syndrome, will be the keynote speaker at Abilities Abound, Realizing the Possible event at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010 in the new Holiday Inn at the Coliseum (4111 Paul Shaffer Drive, Fort Wayne)... Read More...

4-H Geranium Orders Due

By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

 4-H Geranium Orders Due March 31 - Huntington County 4-H is selling geraniums as a fundraiser for a number of local 4-H clubs and the county 4-H program.  The cost is $1.50 per plant or $27.00 per flat of 18 plants.  Orders may be placed with local 4-H club members or with the Huntington County Extension Office... Read More...

Spring tree sale

By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District office is sponsoring a Spring Tree and Shrub Sale.  Some of the varieties available are the October Glory Maple, Prairiefire Crab, Eastern Redbud, Cleveland Pear, Autumn Blaze Maple, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Dogwood, Miniature Butterfly Bush, Burning Bush, Diablo Ninebark, Lilacs and Knockout Roses... Read More...

4-H events listed for March 15-28

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The 4-H club as released is Calendar of Weekly Events & Activities from March 15, through Mar. 28, 2010. All sorts of events are listed from Canine Capers to Llama Club to the Silver Streak Saddlers. Check out the date, time and location below.






Date           Activity/Meeting             Time & Location

3/15           Canine Capers            6 pm, Community Building

3/15           Tractor                            7 pm, Koenig Equipment

3/16           Shotgun                          6pm, Family Living Building

3/16           Rifle                                 6 pm, Warren Sportsman Club

3/16           Muzzleloader                 6 pm, Warren Sportsman Club

3/16           Fair Board                     7:30 pm, Community Building

3/16           Radio Control Driving              6 pm, Heritage Hall

3/16           Royalty Committee                  6:30 pm, Extension Office

3/17           Blue Ribbon Riders                 7 pm, Heritage Hall

3/17           Golden Eagles                          6 pm, Family Living Building

3/18           Huntington Hummers Llama Club        6:30 pm, Mills’

3/18           Waggin Tails                            6:30 pm, Heritage Hall (No Dogs)

3/18           Canine Capers                        6 pm, Community Building

3/21           Canine Capers                        6 pm, Community Building

3/21            Pistol                                        2 pm, Family Living Bldg

3/22           Canine Capers                      6 pm, Heritage Hall

3/22           Tractor                                      7 pm, Wertenberger Tire

3/22           Champion Achievers             6:30 pm, Christ the King Church

3/22           Wayne Township Future Farmers        6:30 pm, Banquo Church

3/23            Silver Streak Saddlers            7pm, Courthouse Annex

3/23            4 -Leaf Clovers                        7pm, Lahr’s

3/23            Radio Control Driving            6 pm, Heritage Hall

3/23            Jefferson Junior Farmers      7 pm, Chenoweth’s

3/23            Corn Cob                                   7 pm, Roanoke Brethren Church

3/23            Shotgun                                      6 pm, Family Living Building

3/23             Rifle                                            6 pm, Warren Sportsman Club

3/24             We Win                                      7 pm, Andrews School

3/24             Bippus Busy Bees                  6:30 pm, New Hope UCC

3/25             Hoosier Boosters (pizza party)       7 pm, Family Living Building

3/25             Waggin Tails                            5 pm, Heritage Hall

3/25             Best-N-All & We Raise Em’      7 pm, Suchcicki’s

3/27             Beef Preview Show                 10 am, Hiers Park

3/28              Pork Chop                                 4 pm, Baptist Church, Warren

3/28              Pistol                                          2 pm, Family Living Bldg


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Swine Boosters scheduled to meet

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Huntington County Swine Boosters will meet on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H Community Building at Hier’s Park.

The discussion items include an update on the 4-H Fair pork tent, a review of 4-H Fair rules for the swine project, Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) youth training, and other old/new business... Read More...

Huntington County Ag Day

By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Submitted by Ed Farris, Extension Educator - Did you know that Huntington County ranks in the top 25% of counties for agricultural products sold in Indiana (23rd of 92 counties)?  The most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture (2007) reports the total value of Huntington County ag products sold was $122,410,000... Read More...

Kids Kampus golf outing set for May 26th

By Jason Meyer on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Pathfinder Kids Kampus Child Care Center in Huntington will hold its 19th Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday May 26th. The fundraising event, sponsored by David Culp and Company, will take place at LaFontaine Golf Club, 6129 North Goshen Road, Huntington. Registration and a lunch sponsored by Saint’s Peter and Paul's Catholic Church begins at 11:30 A... Read More...

Families need help after fire

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

This is concerning 2 house fires this past week. There were three families involved. Each family has lost everything but each other. Our Lord be praised no one was injured. However, none of them had renter’s insurance either. We here at Love INC have been able to replace a few things so far... Read More...

Cattlemen to meet on March 11

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The Huntington County Cattlemen will meet on Thursday March 11th at 7:00 pm in the Family Living Building, Hier’s Park. 

Topics for discussion include final preparations for the Preview Show on March 27.

For more information, contact Purdue Extension – Huntington County Office, 354 N Jefferson – Suite 202, Huntington or call 260-358-4826... Read More...