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New video touts Ferdinand

New video touts Ferdinand

In conjunction with the ideals set forth by the Ferdinand HomeTown Competitiveness (FHTC) initiative, particularly the population growth, tourism, and youth pillars, the Town of Ferdinand has produced a promotional video touting the benefits of living, working, and options for recreational activities in and around the community.  The six minute video is titled “Live. Work. Play. Ferdinand, Indiana” and can be found at www.ferdinandindiana.org.  It will temporarily be located on the Town’s homepage and will have a permanent home on the “About Ferdinand” portion of the Town’s website and on the Town’s official youtube channel (www.youtube.com/townofferdinand).

As the title suggests, the video is predominantly about small-town residential life in Ferdinand, the Town’s business climate—both large and small, and the opportunities for recreation as a resident of Ferdinand.

Schnitzelbank brat reaches Super 46 Sandwich final four

Schnitzelbank brat reaches Super 46 Sandwich final four

The final four sandwiches in Indiana Office Tourism Development's Super 46 Sandwich promotion have been determined with the Schnitzelbank Bratwurst still in the hunt for national glory.

The Super 46 Sandwich promotion was launched by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly, to showcase Indiana foods and restaurants to Super Bowl visitors. Since voting began on Jan. 3 for the Super 46 Sandwiches, 199,548 votes have been cast.

The remaining restaurants in the promotion include: Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette, Rock Cola 50s Café in Indianapolis, Papa Roux in Indianapolis and Schnitzelbank in Jasper. The contest began with 46 sandwiches with eight from restaurants located outside of central Indiana.

Dubois County groups among Toyota gift recipients

Dubois County groups among Toyota gift recipients

Toyota Indiana recently gave more than $93,000 to nonprofit organizations who applied for grants through its philanthropy program.  Grants were split between 38 nonprofit organizations in ten counties.

The Philanthropy Committee, which is made up of team members from different departments of the auto manufacturing plant, reviews grant applications and selects programs for funding on a quarterly basis. 

Recipients include the Dubois County 4-H Council, Ferdinand Elementary School and Huntingburg Teenage Canteen.

New video promotes Pike County

A new 22-minute video has been produced to promote Pike County as a good place to visit, raise a family or create a business.

The video, produced by Pike County native and professional filmmaker Brick Briscoe, hails the county’s quality of life, its educational system and natural resources.

Several local residents and community officials are interviewed. 

Pike Central middle school donates TV to Golden Living Center

Pike Central middle school donates TV to Golden Living Center

Golden Living Center in Petersburg got a nice surprise from Pike Central Middle School recently.  School representatives came to the facility to donate a 43" Flat screen TV for Christmas to  residents.

"We are very thrilled and excited about this addition for the facility," said Victoria Wynn of GoldenLiving Center.  "Thank you to everyone who donated and to Pike Central Middle School for thinking of us!"

Pictured are Andrea Blocker, Secretary at Pike Central Middle School, Jordan Blocker and residents Ruth Shelton and Robert Whitehead.

Donated deer help feed Dubois County hungry

Donated deer help feed Dubois County hungry

The Dubois County Sportsman’s Club has donated 100 deer to area food banks this year.  The Hunters for the Hungry program provides the venison to help feed families who need some assistance. The processed deer meat was donated to the Community Food Bank in Jasper and Shared Abundance in Huntingburg. The Hunters for the Hungry Program encourages Deer hunters to donate deer from their hunts to the program. Kuntz says that bow and crossbow season continues through January 2.

"Light up a Life" for Family Palliative Care

"Light up a Life" for Family Palliative Care

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Family Palliative Care is offering everyone an opportunity to "Light Up a Life" and decorate a community Christmas tree with special ornaments in memory/honor/celebration of loved ones. The Christmas tree is on display at Hometown IGA at The Crossing from now until New Year's Day.

For a $5 donation, a dove ornament will be inscribed "in honor," "in memory," or "in celebration" of a friend, relative, or loved one – anyone whom the donor wishes to have honored or remembered. Donation forms are available at the customer service desk at Hometown IGA at The Crossing and at the information desk at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.