Arts Place to ‘jump start’ band

Arts Place will be offering a “jump start” program to help in-coming sixth graders make the transition to middle school band.

Since middle school band has been canceled for the summer, students would not be able to start with their instrument lessons until the start of school in the fall.

Thanks to Arts Place donors, incoming sixth graders will be able to take private lessons for six weeks for just $10.

The $10 covers one private lesson per week for six weeks.

Parents will be responsible for providing an instrument and book for the student. Arts Place will make all registration, scheduling and teaching arrangements. Instruments are available for rent through Muncie Music (munciemusic.com). On-line rental is available and Muncie Music will deliver instruments to Arts Place. Registration forms for the JumpStart program will be available soon.



Earn degrees

It’s graduation season.

Several local students have received their associate’s degrees from Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio. Mariah Danielle Rodriguez, Portland, received her occupational therapy assistant degree.

Claire Margaret Metzger, Fort Recovery, received her degree in digital media technology with honors. Davis Alan Will, Fort Recovery, received his degree as a physical therapist assistant. Kirsten Jutte, Fort Recovery, received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Capital University in Bexley, Ohio.



On the lists

Alex LeMaster, Portland, earned Trine University Dean's List recognition for the Spring 2020 term. LeMaster is majoring in design engineering technology. Kathleen Jutte, Fort Recovery, also a design engineering technology major, earned President’s List recognition.