Fort Recovery FFA goes to state

Fort Recovery FFA recently attended the Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Approximately 43 members joined the three-day trip, which included eight members — Lucas Acheson, Alex Dues, Liz Hartings, Owen Knapke, Alayna Laux, Abby Keller, Emma Keller, and Liberty Pohlman — receiving their state FFA degrees.

Wes Bechtol, Owen Knapke and Abe Siefring placed second in the agricultural mechanics engineering career development event. Derek Lennartz also received first place individually in the outdoor power equipment career development events.



Library Passport

Indiana State Library has released the newest version of the Indiana Library Passport, a digital experience meant to encourage Indiana residents to visit libraries across the state.

The passport showcases more than 150 libraries and branches to explore. When participants check into libraries on the passport trail, they’ll be entered into a quarterly drawing for prizes. This year, passport users also have the opportunity to save up and redeem points for an exclusive Indiana Library Passport mug.

Patrons may visit passport.library.in.gov/ to sign up for the service. Previous passport holders will need to sign up for the new version.



Summer camps

Minnetrista’s summer camps are coming up.

The Muncie organization offers a variety of day camps for kids ages 9 through 14 to inspire learning and cultivate creativity, according to a press release from Minnetrista.

Camps this summer include the following:

•Junior Chefs Cooking Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 through June 9 — Children ages 9 to 11 will learn recipes, experiment with kitchen appliances and expand their culinary palates. It includes a cook-off judged by a professional chef from Minnetrista’s catering team. Registration deadline is June 1, and the cost is $235.

•Culinary Skills Cooking Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 through June 16 — An upper level camp for children ages 12 to 14 to learn more recipes, master appliances and discover cooking techniques. Registration deadline is June 8, and the cost is $235.

•Glass Artists Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26 to June 30 — for artists 12 to 14 years old to practice projects and learn fundamental skills in designing glass art. Registration deadline is June 22, and the cost is $250.

For more information, visit minnetrista.net or call (765) 282-4848.