There’s a young girl in Ferdinand who is showing some community initiative.

The town was recently contacted by second grade student Kasady Anderson about adding welcome signs on the north and south sides of the town. According to Kasaddy’s mom, she pointed out the fact that Ferdinand lacked signs that actually said “Welcome to Ferdinand.”

The Hadi Shriners have received a big check thanks to the ‘Quest for a Million Pennies’ program.

WITZ / WQKZ Radio and German American made a presentation to the Shriners Tuesday in Jasper.

The 13th annual event raised $13,942.79.

The money will help purchase a van for the Hadi Shrine to use for the transportation of patients to and from the hospital that cannot afford it.

Dubois County residents are invited to attend the third and final 2012 Community Conversation on the importance of place on Nov. 14 in Huntingburg. The three-part series, called “The importance of place: Who we are, what we are and where we’re going,” has already included a session in Jasper and in Ferdinand. Attendance at the first and second conversations is not required for the third event.

The event will be held at the Huntingburg Event Center and include dinner. The cost is $25. Speakers representing the Home Town Competitiveness teams from Ferdinand and Jasper will present findings from their community research and report on initiatives already conducted. Attendees will also participate in breakout sessions to discuss ways to maximize Dubois County’s strengths and position it for the future.