Non-Profit - June 2010 Archive
4-H Junior Leaders to meet Thurs July 8
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The Huntington County 4-H Junior Leaders will meet at Linda Aldridge’s home, from 6:30-9:00 pm on Thursday, July 8. The group will finalize a variety of 4-H Fair details, including assisting with 4-H project judging at Lincoln Elementary and Heritage Hall, the Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, July 25 at Hier’s Park and other responsibilities during the 4-H fair... Read More...
Everyone needs a Little Extra HELP
By Jason Meyer on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Pathfinder Amramp Partners with Helping Hands in Huntington. Pathfinder Services, newest division Amramp which specializes in modular ramps completed another ramp with the assistance of Helping Hands in Huntington.
Amramp allows for families and businesses to rent or buy ADA compliant low cost, modular ramps with a non-slip ramp surface... Read More...
Crop Conditions Impacted By Heavy Rains
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Have you recently noticed the “rollercoaster” look in some corn and soybean fields? The yellow color in low areas of a field can certainly stand out in contrast to the healthy green color seen in the same field.
Purdue Extension Specialists and Educators recently held a roundtable discussion to discuss the condition of crops in the state... Read More...
Community Connections Volunteer Opp.
By Jason Meyer on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Pathfinder Community Connections, the Community Development Divison of Pathfinder Services, Inc., is now accepting applications for a new volunteer position targeting to begin in August. The new position is a VISTA volunteer position through AmeriCorps, a Corporation for National & Community Service... Read More...
100 Good Men
By Lamont Neal on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Huntington, IN- Two Huntington County men honored as part of the YWCA’s annual 100 Good Men campaign.
John Baker of Huntington and Steve Miller of Warren were recognized as men that exemplify the YWCA’s mission, who are role models for healthy, positive, and empowering relationships... Read More...
YWCA Northeast board members
By Lamont Neal on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Fort Wayne, IN – YWCA Northeast Indiana is pleased to announce the election of four new board members to its Board of Directors: Kristin Goetterman, Lisa L. Hoekje, Samantha Teter, Ebony R. Young. The YWCA’s board members are instrumental in helping the YWCA pursue its mission to eliminate racism and empower women... Read More...
Kids Kampus Parents Night Out July 23rd
By Jason Meyer on Monday, June 28th, 2010
Pathfinder Kids Kampus Early Childhood Center through funding from Pathfinder Foundation, Inc. is offering a Parents Night Out program on Friday, July 23rd from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Kids Kampus, 435 Campus Street, Huntington.
Parents Night Out is a FREE regularly scheduled event for children with disabilities and special needs... Read More...
Troop 20305 heads to the Salamonie
By Lamont Neal on Friday, June 25th, 2010
The Juniors Girl Scouts from Roanoke recently went to Salamonie Reservoir to learn about canoeing. The D.N.R. Naturalist Thersea instructed the girls on water safety and how to maneuver the canoe. The girls got to put there new skills to use.They completed their Smart Craft badge. The girls were: Chelsea Boyer... Read More...
Girl Scout Troop 20305 bike rodeo
By Lamont Neal on Friday, June 25th, 2010
The Roanoke, IN Juniors Girl Scout Troop 20305 had a bike rodeo.Huntington Parkview EMS Mike and Ed came out to talk about bike safety and what could happen if they had a accident with out a helmet on.They also gave each girl a bike helmet.
4-H updates 6/24
By Lamont Neal on Friday, June 25th, 2010
Three Huntington County 4-H members recently participated in the State 4-H Science Workshops, held at Purdue University, June 9-11. Colene Smart – Jackson Twp, Morgan Nightingale – Huntington Twp. and Alyssa Aughinbaugh – Clear Creek twp each participated in workshops where they were engaged in classroom, lab and outdoor activities while interacting with professors and faculty from Purdue University... Read More...
4-H Calendar of events 6/28-7/11
By Lamont Neal on Friday, June 25th, 2010
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran... Read More...
Fifth Annual Duck Race on the Wabash
By Tom Stong on Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Who: Family Centered Services, Inc. of Wells and Huntington Counties
What: Fifth Annual “Duck Race on the Wabash”
Where: Kehoe Park, Bluffton, IN
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010,
Free Children’s games, music, and snacks at 1:00 p... Read More...
Have You Seen Joe Pogo for Kids Kampus
By Jason Meyer on Monday, June 21st, 2010
Pathfinder Kids Kampus child care center of Huntington, "A Caring Place to Go Where Children Discover and Grow!" will begin its "Have You Seen Joe" promotion on Monday, June 21st. The fundraiser will run through Saturday, July 24th and all money raised will help build a new outdoor science play center for the child care center... Read More...
Hgnt. Co. Cattlemen scheduled to meet
By Tom Stong on Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The Huntington County Cattlemen will meet on Thursday June 24th at 7:00 pm in the 4-H Community Building, Hier’s Park. The agenda items include the food tent at the 4-H Fair. A worker sign-up sheet will be available. Huntington County 4-H Beef Scholarship Applications will also be reviewed by the executive committee... Read More...
4H Calendar of Wkly Events & Activities
By Tom Stong on Thursday, June 17th, 2010
4-H Calendar of Weekly Events & Activities – June 21, through July 4, 2010
Date Activity/Meeting Time & Location
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran... Read More...
Teens on the Town July 17 in Huntington
By Jason Meyer on Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Teens on the Town, a program from Pathfinder Community Supports will be continuing activities for teenagers in July. On Saturday, July 17th Teens on the Town will be going to Paige's Crossing in Columbia City. Teens will be leaving Pathfinder Services, Inc. located at 1152 East State Street in Huntington at 10:30 A... Read More...
Getting teens excited about reading
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Thanks to a new partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and the Walmart Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington has received a $10,000 grant to launch a new reading initiative that promotes both educational and leisure reading for adolescents. The Walmart Foundation’s Bright Spot for Reading Initiative for Adolescent Readers will help create a Reading Center, provide training for staff and encourage intercommunity relationships to ensure the success of young members... Read More...
Grant writing workshop to be offered
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
An Introduction to Grant Writing workshop is a 3 hour workshop intended to introduce participants to the basics of grant writing.The workshop is intended to help inexperienced writers learn how to write a grant proposal as well as help experienced writers improve their proposal writing skills. Participants will receive an overview of the grant writing process including a proposal outline, the statement of need, a work plan, outcome objectives and evaluations
On June 25, participants should arrive with a project or idea in mind... Read More...
Video seminar on Healthy Communities
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 11th, 2010
The Huntington County Extension Office will be hosting a video seminar on Thursday June 17 called “Healthy Communities By Design”. The program can be viewed in the Extension Office Conference Room from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pathfinder Services dunk tank on June 18
By Jason Meyer on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Pathfinder Services, Inc. will have a dunk tank on the corner of Jefferson and Franklin Streets in downtown Huntington on Friday, June 18th from 4:00 until 9:00 P.M., to kick off their 2010 United Way Pace Setter campaign.
The following people will be in the dunk tank: Friday, June 18th: 4:00 to 5:00 P... Read More...
Kids Kampus golf outing winners
By Jason Meyer on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
The 19th Annual Kids Kampus Golf Outing, sponsored by David Culp and Co., S.S. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, and First Federal Savings Bank, was held Wednesday, May 26, at LaFontaine Golf Club.
First place in the outing went to the team of Jeff Fabini, Bruce Blaylock, Jim Bucholdz and Jody Kinsey with a score of 59... Read More...
Poverty simulation on June 28
By Rick Henly on Monday, June 7th, 2010
Wet conditions brings tree disease
By Rick Henly on Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Calls have been coming in to the Extension office as folks are noticing problems with trees and plants. The damp weather that we’ve been experiencing brings on many diseases.
Swine Boosters meeting June 14th
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
The Huntington County Swine Boosters will meet on Monday June 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall at Hier’s Park. The agenda items include a discussion of maintenance and possible improvements to the swine barn. Members should also be prepared to sign up for work shifts at the 4-H Fair food tent... Read More...
Local Red Cross to expand EIS
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
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Open Class Adult entries needed
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Entries are now being accepted for the 4-H Open Class Adult Exhibit to be held during the Huntington County 4-H Fair in July. The exhibits, sponsored by the Huntington County Extension Homemakers, are open to any resident of Huntington County (18 years and older) or any member of a Huntington County Extension Homemakers club... Read More...
