July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Memorabilia wanted from '40's and '50's
A celebration for Girl Scouts in Jay County will be held with the theme "1940's U.S.O. Canteen." Laurel Walter, leader of Pennville troop no. 840, is asking Girl Scouts from the 1940's and 1950's to loan pictures and memorabilia from that time for the event.
The event will be held Friday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pennville School Gym. Mildred May, a World War II veteran and former Girl Scout leader, will be the guest speaker.
Scouts will learn three dances from the 1940's, write to soldiers in the military, make homemade butter and get their picture taken as a veteran Girl Scout or World War II service woman.
The first 50 girls to call and register at (260) 731-2025, by May 15, will receive the book "American Girl's: Welcome to Molly's World."
Peeps contest
Walgreens is sponsoring a decorating contest at Jay County Public Library using leftover Easter candy.
A package of Peeps marshmallow chicks can be picked up at the library and used to create a scene using a shoebox, cardboard or other props. Ideas may be taken from books, television shows or movies.
Peeps creations need to be brought to JCPL by Saturday, May 23, and visitors to the library will choose the winners. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information, visit the library at 315 N. Ship St. or call (260) 726-7890.
Missing alumni
Portland Alumni is in search of the following people:
From the class of 1974: Kim Curtis, Anthony Jordan, Robert Kearney, Ellen Olson, Thomas Speer and Ken Yoder. Call Sue Brandenburg at (260) 726-7228 with information.
From the class of 1959: Valerie Lehman Thomas, Lucy Smith Atkinson, Joy Baxter, Autumn Robbins and Jim Miller. Call Gail Compton at (260) 726-7284 with information.
From the class of 1964: Charles Baldwin, Sidney Lee Fennig, Sara Johnson, Daryl Jones, Andrea Morningstar, Marilyn Rachel and Carolyn Smith. Call Sheila Takats at (260) 726-9207 with information.
Auditions
The Jay County Civic Theatre will hold auditions for Rogers and Hamerstein's Cinderella on Monday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Arts Place in Portland.
Citizen of year
Pam Hampshire was recently awarded the Citizen of the Year Award from the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet.
Alumni banquet
The Geneva Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 13, in the Geneva Middle School gymnasium. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a social hour and the banquet begins at 6 p.m.
The class of 1959 will be honored and the classes of 1939 and 1949 will be recognized.
Reservations may be sent to the Geneva Alumni Association, P.O. Box 301, Geneva, IN 46740 by May 14. The cost is $14 per person.
Honor Society
Sara Lynn Franks was recently inducted in the Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. To be considered for membership, students must be a junior or senior in the baccalaureate program, ranked in the top 35% of the class and have at least a 3.5 GPA.
Sara is a junior at the University of Indianapolis and is the daughter of Greg and Cathy Franks, Portland.
Class officers
Students at Jay County High School were recently elected as class officers, National Society officers and Student Council officers.
Officers for the class of 2012 are Lyndee Evans-president, Jessi Chittum-vice president, Kassi Hemmelgarn-treasurer, and Morgan Link-secretary.
Officers for the class of 2011 are Austin Mann-president, Erin Hunt-vice president, James Schubert-treasurer, and Elaine Hemmelgarn-secretary.
Officers for the class of 2010 are Colton Prescott-president, Kyla Baldwin-vice president, Harley Boyce-treasurer, and Kari Hemmelgarn-secretary.
National Honor Society officers are Michelle Landfair-president, Kari Hemmelgarn-vice president, Ben Brandt-treasurer, and Lindsey Wellman-secretary.
Student Council officers are Jake Omstead-president, Patrick Grady-vice president, Brady Yoder-treasurer, Megan Taylor-secretary, and Matt Shrack-sergeant at arms.
Final lecture
National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, Inc., will have a lecture on Saturday, May 16.
Sara Wagar, an elder and former principal chief of the Piqua Shawnee tribe, will discuss the three major battles in Western Ohio.
Awards
Kyle Adam Prifogle, a 2005 graduate of Jay County High School, was recently selected to the Wabash College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society. He will be inducted on May 16.
Kyle also received a scholarship from the George Lewes Mackintosh Memorial Fund at Wabash. The scholarship is awarded to six graduating seniors who are continuing on to graduate or professional school.
Kyle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Prifogle, Ridgeville.
Dean's list
Alexis Hosier, Portland, has been named to the dean's list at Indiana University in Bloomington. She earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average during 2008.
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The event will be held Friday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pennville School Gym. Mildred May, a World War II veteran and former Girl Scout leader, will be the guest speaker.
Scouts will learn three dances from the 1940's, write to soldiers in the military, make homemade butter and get their picture taken as a veteran Girl Scout or World War II service woman.
The first 50 girls to call and register at (260) 731-2025, by May 15, will receive the book "American Girl's: Welcome to Molly's World."
Peeps contest
Walgreens is sponsoring a decorating contest at Jay County Public Library using leftover Easter candy.
A package of Peeps marshmallow chicks can be picked up at the library and used to create a scene using a shoebox, cardboard or other props. Ideas may be taken from books, television shows or movies.
Peeps creations need to be brought to JCPL by Saturday, May 23, and visitors to the library will choose the winners. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information, visit the library at 315 N. Ship St. or call (260) 726-7890.
Missing alumni
Portland Alumni is in search of the following people:
From the class of 1974: Kim Curtis, Anthony Jordan, Robert Kearney, Ellen Olson, Thomas Speer and Ken Yoder. Call Sue Brandenburg at (260) 726-7228 with information.
From the class of 1959: Valerie Lehman Thomas, Lucy Smith Atkinson, Joy Baxter, Autumn Robbins and Jim Miller. Call Gail Compton at (260) 726-7284 with information.
From the class of 1964: Charles Baldwin, Sidney Lee Fennig, Sara Johnson, Daryl Jones, Andrea Morningstar, Marilyn Rachel and Carolyn Smith. Call Sheila Takats at (260) 726-9207 with information.
Auditions
The Jay County Civic Theatre will hold auditions for Rogers and Hamerstein's Cinderella on Monday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Arts Place in Portland.
Citizen of year
Pam Hampshire was recently awarded the Citizen of the Year Award from the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet.
Alumni banquet
The Geneva Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 13, in the Geneva Middle School gymnasium. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a social hour and the banquet begins at 6 p.m.
The class of 1959 will be honored and the classes of 1939 and 1949 will be recognized.
Reservations may be sent to the Geneva Alumni Association, P.O. Box 301, Geneva, IN 46740 by May 14. The cost is $14 per person.
Honor Society
Sara Lynn Franks was recently inducted in the Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. To be considered for membership, students must be a junior or senior in the baccalaureate program, ranked in the top 35% of the class and have at least a 3.5 GPA.
Sara is a junior at the University of Indianapolis and is the daughter of Greg and Cathy Franks, Portland.
Class officers
Students at Jay County High School were recently elected as class officers, National Society officers and Student Council officers.
Officers for the class of 2012 are Lyndee Evans-president, Jessi Chittum-vice president, Kassi Hemmelgarn-treasurer, and Morgan Link-secretary.
Officers for the class of 2011 are Austin Mann-president, Erin Hunt-vice president, James Schubert-treasurer, and Elaine Hemmelgarn-secretary.
Officers for the class of 2010 are Colton Prescott-president, Kyla Baldwin-vice president, Harley Boyce-treasurer, and Kari Hemmelgarn-secretary.
National Honor Society officers are Michelle Landfair-president, Kari Hemmelgarn-vice president, Ben Brandt-treasurer, and Lindsey Wellman-secretary.
Student Council officers are Jake Omstead-president, Patrick Grady-vice president, Brady Yoder-treasurer, Megan Taylor-secretary, and Matt Shrack-sergeant at arms.
Final lecture
National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, Inc., will have a lecture on Saturday, May 16.
Sara Wagar, an elder and former principal chief of the Piqua Shawnee tribe, will discuss the three major battles in Western Ohio.
Awards
Kyle Adam Prifogle, a 2005 graduate of Jay County High School, was recently selected to the Wabash College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society. He will be inducted on May 16.
Kyle also received a scholarship from the George Lewes Mackintosh Memorial Fund at Wabash. The scholarship is awarded to six graduating seniors who are continuing on to graduate or professional school.
Kyle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Prifogle, Ridgeville.
Dean's list
Alexis Hosier, Portland, has been named to the dean's list at Indiana University in Bloomington. She earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average during 2008.
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