Fort chamber announces its award winners

Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2019 award winners and nominees to be honored at a March 8 banquet.

Greg Lefevre will receive the 2019 Citizen of the Year award.

Active in the Fort Recovery community for many years, he has served as president of the Fort Recovery Community Foundation, president of the Fort Recovery School Board and president of the St Paul’s Catholic Church Council. He is also an active member with the Fort Recovery Community Club, Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, Academic Boosters and Fort Recovery Historical Society.    

Also nominated for this year’s award were Mary Diller and Quentin Elsea.

The Hall of Fame award recipient for 2019 is Joe Faller.

Those also nominated for the Hall of Fame were Ryan and Lori Thien, Nick Schwieterman and Paul Rohrer.

The chamber will also recognize Fort Recovery Lumber as Business of the Year.

The Outstanding Community Service Award will go to the Fort Recovery Win on the Wabash (WOW) Committee from the Fort Recovery Athletic Boosters.

Beautification awards will be presented to Ryan and Lori Thien for Most Improved Residential Property, Steve and Susie McCain for Most Improved Dwelling, and Chad and Anne Guggenbiller for Most Improved Commercial Property.  The annual Chamber of Commerce scholarship will be awarded to Fort Recovery High School senior Ally Kaiser.

All of the award winners and nominees will be honored at a banquet, sponsored by Second National Bank, to be held March 8 at the Fort Recovery Elementary / Middle School Auditeria. 

Tickets for the banquet are available from local banks, Fort Recovery Insurance Agency or by calling (419) 375-2530.



Chili out

Dunkirk Neighborhood Crime Watch is hosting its fourth annual chili cook-off from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at the West Jay Community Center.

The cook-off is open to the public. 

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

To enter, contact Al Curts at 768-7584 or (765) 702-5723.



Let’s roar

It’s time to dig up some vintage clothing, practice your Charleston steps and get ready for Jay County Public Library’s “Leap into the ’20s” event on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Free and open to the public high school age or older, the dry event at the library will feature live music by Matt Tolentino and the Singapore Singers, an authentic 1920s-style band.

In addition to live music, there will be games, refreshments and a costume contest. Participants are urged to dress in their best 1920s-style outfits.

For more information, contact the library at (260) 726-7890.



Be natural

A Master Naturalist class will be offered at Ouabache State Park in Wells County this spring.

The class will run from March 11 through May 6 on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The educational program has been developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue University Extension.

The fee for the class is $75, and registration is due by Feb. 28.

To receive a registration form or to get more information, call (463) 203-6562 or email [email protected].



Interns sought

Rep. Jim Banks (R-3rd District) is accepting applicants for the summer and fall internship programs in his Fort Wayne office.

His office has full-time and part-time internship opportunities available. College students or recent college graduates are preferred. 

These internships are designed to give students an inside view of how a congressional office functions on a day-to-day basis. This program is a great opportunity for students seeking a deeper understanding of the various branches of government and how they interact.

All work is performed in an office environment and requires interaction with staff members and the public.

While priority is given to residents of Indiana’s Third District, all applicants will be considered.

Students interested in an internship should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to: [email protected].