John Denver tribute set for Fort Recovery

A John Denver impersonator will be taking the stage in Fort Recovery in a few months.

Ted Vigil will perform a tribute concert to John Denver at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School auditeria.

Vigil’s performance and appearance mirrors that of the popular artist, whose music releases included “Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and “Annie’s Song.”

Advance tickets are $20, or $25 at the door the day of the show. Tickets are available in-person at Kaup Pharmacy, Fort Recovery, or by calling (937) 375-3034. Profits from the show will go toward renovations at Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House.

For more information about Vigil, visit tedvigil.com. To learn more about the concert, call (419) 852-6110.

Welcome back

Meridian Health Services will host its Back-to-School Fit Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Southside Middle School in Muncie.

The event will include free health screenings (blood pressure, vision, oral and flexibility), refreshments and activities; a backpack give-away for the first 200 attendees; and sports physicals for $10. There will also be a variety of vendors.

The school is located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie.

Funding available

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Indiana Military Family Relief Fund Operation Back to School program is offering financial assistance for school supplies.

Qualified families of Indiana veterans can receive up to $500 for school supplies and other school-related expenses. Applicants must provide proof of income, a bank statement, proof of the child’s residency and dependency and a DD-214.

“The financial challenges of preparing for a new school year can be overwhelming, especially for veteran families trying to make ends meet on an everyday basis,” said Dennis Wimer, director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, in a press release. “Operation Back to School is our way of offering tangible assistance through the Military Family Relief Fund to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed, and veterans receive the support they deserve."

Applications are available at in.gov/dva. The deadline is Aug. 30.

Degree earned

A Fort Recovery resident earned their degree this spring from Miami University.

Morgan Litmer majored in psychology and sociology, joining nearly 4,100 other students receiving degrees at the university in May.