The GSS Local News

"A Different Kind of Christmas" at Victory Noll

HUNTINGTON — Thanksgiving and Christmas are synonymous with gratitude and gift-giving. This may be the year to rethink how the holidays are done. 

Victory Noll Center in Huntington presents "A Different Kind of Christmas," a shopping experience with the goal of getting everyone to think globally and act locally in preparation for the holidays. Local Huntington businesses and their products will be showcased for sale at Victory Noll Center Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, providing an opportunity for a new look at gift-giving and the awareness that we can make a difference locally and globally by how we shop.  It’s not just a different way, it’s also about making a difference.

Parkview announces seasonal flu vaccine update

Parkview Home Health & Hospice has hosted a series of seasonal flu vaccination clinics throughout northeast Indiana since September. Due to greater demand this year, the supply of seasonal flu vaccine is running low and a number of scheduled clinics will need to be canceled.

 The following vaccination clinics at Parkview Huntington Hospital have been canceled:

• Tuesday Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 5, 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Forester Lecture Series speaker to discuss diversity

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s Forester Lecture Series will feature Dr. Ben Witherington III at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

Witherington serves as Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and on the doctoral faculty at St. Andrews University in Scotland. His presentation, “Diversity and Inclusion in ‘Acts of the Apostles,’” will focus on the issue of diversity among the first Christians as recorded in the New Testament.

Huntington invites community to join 'Messiah' choir

HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Concert Choir invites the community to join the choir as the group combines with the Huntington University Orchestra and begins to rehearse for the 55th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”

The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntington.

The public is invited to join the choir in their practices. Rehearsals will be held at the university’s Merillat Center for the Arts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following Mondays: Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 with a dress rehearsal on Dec. 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 

Parkview Huntington Hospital restricts visitors under 18

For the protection of its patients, Parkview Huntington Hospital is putting temporary restrictions on visitors in order to minimize the spread of H1N1 influenza.

 Parkview Huntington Hospital will not allow children or young people under the age 18 to visit patients in its facilities. Only adult visitors at least 18 years of age will be allowed to visit patients. Visitors will be limited to two adults per patient.

Visitors are also asked not to bring anyone under the age of 18 into hospital waiting rooms unless the person is there for treatment.

Huntington to host Visiting Executive Seminar

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University will host a Visiting Executive Seminar on Oct. 30 at 8:45 a.m. in the Habecker Dining Commons. 

The seminar brings together business leaders and Huntington University business students to discuss important issues in today’s business world. Led by Jim O’Donnell, associate professor of business and executive-in-residence, and Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of the university, this seminar will focus on the economic and financial crisis.

Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. Post Earnings

HUNTINGTON, INDIANA,  --  Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:  NIDB), the 

parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, today announced net income of $518,000 ($0.42 per 

diluted common share) for the Company’s third quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to a net 

loss of ($967,000) ($0.79 per diluted common share) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.  

The prior year quarterly period contained non-cash other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) 

write-downs of $1.7 million taken on FHLMC Preferred Shares and in the bank’s investment in the 

Shay Ultrashort Mortgage Fund as well as specific reserves established of $280,000 on four real estate 

owned properties.  The current three months earnings equates to an annualized return on average 

assets (ROA) of 0.82% and a return on average equity (ROE) of 9.20%. 

Huntington to host high school math competition

HUNTINGTON, IN—The annual Huntington University High School Math Competition is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Zurcher Auditorium of the university’s Merillat Centre for the Arts.

Seven area high school teams will meet to compete for individual and team awards for their demonstration of mathematical ability. The teams are comprised of Ayersville Local Schools of Defiance, Ohio; Hamilton Southeastern High and Fishers High School of Fishers, Ind.; Adams Central High School of Monroe, Ind.; West Noble High School of Ligonier, Ind.; Delta High School of Muncie, Ind.; South Bend Clay High School of South Bend, Ind.; and Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Ind.

Two rescued from burning car in Huntington

Two rescued from burning car after Huntington crash - Journal Gazette | jg.net

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Dr. Wynder opens office in Wabash

Parkview Physicians’ Group orthopaedic surgeon Steven Wynder, MD, of Huntington Ortho, is welcoming patients at his new, additional office located in Wabash, Ind., to serve the orthopaedic needs of Wabash County residents. Located at 276 Manchester Ave., his office is open every Thursday afternoon.

Dr. Wynder specializes in hand surgery, sports medicine, fracture care, joint replacements, occupational orthopaedics and many other procedures. His Huntington office is located in the John B. Kay Medical Office Building, 2003 Stults Road, Suite 210.

Dr. Wynder served in the United States Army from 1977 to 1994 as a colonel in the medical corps. He did fellowship training in hand surgery at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from 1991 to 1992. He was in private practice for five years in Idaho before returning to his home state of Indiana to join Orthopaedics Northeast in 2000. He is a member of Parkview Huntington Hospital’s board of directors.