Letters to Editor
More thanks to the community!
By Rick Henly on Monday, July 12th, 2010
Dear Editor,
Jay & I would like to personally thank the community of Huntington County for the wonderous outpouring of support, both financially & emotionally, since Jill Krueger's accident on November 9, 2009.
The various events/fundraisers that were done since November 2009 to help us with Jill's medical bills have been overwhelming... Read More...
Thanks for helping at Moonlight Madness
By Rick Henly on Friday, July 9th, 2010
Dear Editor,
As members of the Huntington North High School Girls Cross Country team, we would like to thank the community of Huntington for all their support of the Midnight Madness Run/Walk for A Reason for Jill Krueger. The event was a grand success, and we really appreciate all the support!
Thank you to all the participants and to the volunteers who generously donated their time for a great cause... Read More...
Thanks from the Chamber
By Rick Henly on Friday, June 25th, 2010
Dear editor,
Huntington Heritage Days 2010 was a major success due in large part to the many dedicated volunteers who so generously gave of their time and resources. The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce staff would like to say how much we appreciate the time given this year.
Response to JeFFFest crowds
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Dear Editor,
What a wonderful community response to JeFFFest. Eric Clancy Jazz wowed the crowd with two hours of incredible jazz thanks to the underwriting generosity of Edward Jones Investments!
Culinary temptations, created by our local vendors, made sure no one left JeFFFest hungry... Read More...
Thanks from Relay Chairperson
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Dear Editor,
As chairperson of this year's Relay for Life of Huntington County, I want to thank everyone involved in making this year's Relay a huge success! It takes not only a team of volunteers but also a whole community of businesses and donors to achieve such success... Read More...
Toy Soldiers are now weapons??????
By Lynn Barkema on Monday, June 21st, 2010
Regarding the school in Providence Rhode Island which banned a child’s hat decorated with a flag and some toy soldiers, claiming it violated their Zero Tolerance Weapons Policy.
Now, when was the last time you were attacked or injured with a plastic toy soldier, Hmmm? Doesn’t an item have to be capable of causing physical harm to be classified as a weapon?
This is even more ridiculous than the school that punished 3 students for wearing T-shirts with the American Flag on them on Cinco De Mayo... Read More...
Run/Walk For A Reason on June 25
By Rick Henly on Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Dear Editor,
The Huntington North High School Girls Cross Country team is putting on a service project again this summer. We feel that the community gives so much to us in support and in fundraisers that we should give back to the community that supports us!
As a team last year, we started the project called Midnight Madness Run/Walk for A Reason... Read More...
Special Olympics benefit thanks
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Dear Editor,
We would like to thank all of the people that worked together to help make the Benefit Dinner for Huntington County Special Olympics such a great success. First and foremost the Huntington Moose Lodge who worked so hard cooking the food, and for their financial support. Plus all of the bakers that donated to our desert bake sale, LBD Trio for performing, the Management Team for working so hard to make it all come together and all of the many people who came to the dinner... Read More...
Big Swing Golf Outing thanks
By Rick Henly on Friday, May 21st, 2010
Dear Editor,
We would like to thank those who participated, sponsored, and volunteered to make Huntington County Habitat for Humanity’s Big Swing Golf Outing at Norwood Golf Club on May 14th a huge success. 21 local businesses and individuals sponsored holes, and 56 people played golf... Read More...
Colors wrong on Cinco de Mayo?
By Rick Henly on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Dear Editor,
I just saw a news report on the students at a school who were suspended for wearing red, white, and blue and/or American flags on Cinco de Mayo.
That school system is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! This is the United Statess of America! Our founding fathers chose the flag and colors of our country which were to be displayed any time, anywhere... Read More...
What about that sign ordinance?
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
To the Editor,
In regard to the H-P article (April 15, 2010) about the recent action of the Huntington Common Council toward a revised sign ordinance I have no opinion one way or the other. But the tone of the article leads one to believe the removal of the section preventing the use of profane language on business signs was due to the subject being a ‘First Amendment’ issue... Read More...
Elected officials speak for the people
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Dear Editor,
When elected officials of any board or Congress feel they do not have to answer questions and explain themselves or make their public books open to responsible persons for examination, then they should be voted out of office. It is the people's money, it is the people's schools and it is the people's government... Read More...
Help the trash collectors
By Rick Henly on Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Dear Editor,
I would like to ask the citizens of the city of Huntington to help the guys on the trash collection routes by consolidating trash in their block. For instance I am going to place my trash with my neighbors ( with his permission) and the neighbor on the other side is going to place his trash with the neighbor on the other side of him ( again with his permission) This way the truck only has to stop 3 times in our side of the block instead of 5 stops and that is less times the workers have to get up and down from the back of the truck... Read More...
Cindy gives her picks!
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
The primary is just around the corner! There have been debates, candidate introductions, and meet and greets here in Huntington and surrounding areas. I appreciate all the groups, candidates and people who have gotten involved to try and bring the power once again back to the people. Through this process I have had the opportunity to get to know almost all of the candidates, where they stand on the issues, and their moral compass and integrity on and off camera... Read More...
Plasterer supports Tom Wall
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
I am a proponent for smaller government, less spending, and a reduction in federal control and mandates. I am further committed to remove the political elite and those entangled with the political machine, democrat or republican, out of office. I want my state representative to represent the PEOPLE, you, me, our children, and grandchildren... Read More...
