July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Adult reading program to start (5/29/03)
Taking Note
Goodies for Grownups is the theme for an adult summer reading program sponsored by the Jay County Public Library this summer.
Sign up for the program runs from Monday, June 2, to Saturday, June 14, and the program lasts until July 12. Upon completion of each book, participants stop by the library and enter to win prizes. Weekly winners will be drawn randomly. The more books read, the more chances to win. Prizes have been donated by area sponsors.
Adults 18 and older may participate in the free program. For more information, call the library at (260) 726-7890.
HONOR SOCIETY
Ashley DeWitt, a freshman at Ball State University, was recently accepted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society at BSU.
DeWitt is majoring in graphic arts and minoring in business. She is the daughter of Robert and Brenda DeWitt.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Several Jay County High School seniors were awarded scholarships from the University of Indianapolis recently.
Amber Golden, was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship; and Brooke L. Gasparovic, Robin A. Bisel and Daniel A. Huber were awarded Alumni Scholarships.
GENEALOGY MEETING
Preserving Family Treasures will be presented by Marie Goodrich of Fort Wayne at the Sunday, June 8, meeting of the Mercer County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society.
The 2 p.m. meeting will take place at the Richardson-Bretz Building, West Fulton Street, Celina, Ohio.
The program will focus on identifying and preserving family heirlooms and documents such as old photos, family letters and other papers, diaries, quilts, furniture and jewelry.
A certified genealogist, Goodrich is a professional researcher and lecturer and has conducted many workshops in the Midwest. She is a volunteer in the genealogy department at the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne.
There will be no July or August meetings for the society. The September meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 7.
Applications for the First and Pioneer Families of Mercer County must be submitted by Oct. 1 for induction at the December meeting.[[In-content Ad]]
Sign up for the program runs from Monday, June 2, to Saturday, June 14, and the program lasts until July 12. Upon completion of each book, participants stop by the library and enter to win prizes. Weekly winners will be drawn randomly. The more books read, the more chances to win. Prizes have been donated by area sponsors.
Adults 18 and older may participate in the free program. For more information, call the library at (260) 726-7890.
HONOR SOCIETY
Ashley DeWitt, a freshman at Ball State University, was recently accepted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society at BSU.
DeWitt is majoring in graphic arts and minoring in business. She is the daughter of Robert and Brenda DeWitt.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Several Jay County High School seniors were awarded scholarships from the University of Indianapolis recently.
Amber Golden, was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship; and Brooke L. Gasparovic, Robin A. Bisel and Daniel A. Huber were awarded Alumni Scholarships.
GENEALOGY MEETING
Preserving Family Treasures will be presented by Marie Goodrich of Fort Wayne at the Sunday, June 8, meeting of the Mercer County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society.
The 2 p.m. meeting will take place at the Richardson-Bretz Building, West Fulton Street, Celina, Ohio.
The program will focus on identifying and preserving family heirlooms and documents such as old photos, family letters and other papers, diaries, quilts, furniture and jewelry.
A certified genealogist, Goodrich is a professional researcher and lecturer and has conducted many workshops in the Midwest. She is a volunteer in the genealogy department at the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne.
There will be no July or August meetings for the society. The September meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 7.
Applications for the First and Pioneer Families of Mercer County must be submitted by Oct. 1 for induction at the December meeting.[[In-content Ad]]
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