Symphony event set Aug. 24 at Minnetrista

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will present Picnic & Pops on the east lawn of Minnetrista on Wednesday, August 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.
Minnetrista is located at 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie.
For more information, go to www.minnetrista.net.

Earns scholarship
Fort Recovery resident Joanna L. Snyder has earned a $10,000 scholarship from a national teachers’ organization.
Snyder, who will be a junior at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, this fall, plans to be a high school math teacher.
The scholarship is from the Mathematics Education Trust of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Two scholarships are awarded annually and the funds pay for tuition, books and other academic expenses.
Snyder is a member of the women’s basketball team at Ohio Northern.

Planning progresses
Members of the Jay County Historical Society continue to make plans for the 9th Annual Jay County Heritage Festival scheduled for Oct. 1-2 at the museum, located at the end of East Main Street in Portland.
The theme for this year’s event is “From Farm to Factory — The History of Manufacturing in Jay County.”
Items related to Jay County industry, past or present, are being sought by organizers, along with antique tractors and farm-related equipment.
Those interested in volunteering or assisting with the festival may call the museum at (260) 726-7168 or e-mail [email protected].
For more information, go to www.jaycountyhistory.org.

Gillums featured
Dr. Eugene Gillum and  his wife Jane will be featured in the Jay County Historical Society’s program on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The presentation will include a PowerPoint on the Gillums — including family history, interests, accomplishments and contributions to the local community.
Gillum is featured in an exhibit at the museum this month.[[In-content Ad]]