JCCT elects board members

Two board members were re-elected to lead a local theatre organization and another was elected to her first term.

During its annual meeting Tuesday, Jay County Civic Theatre re-elected JB Goodrich to his third three-year term and Casi Avery to her second. Sarah Lingo was elected to her first term.

Other board members are Ray Cooney, Lee Osteen, Bev Wolford, Greg Rittenhouse and Reid Knuth.

Leaving the board was Jason McGraw, who was ineligible for re-election as he had served three consecutive three-year terms. McGraw, who has served 18 years on the board in all, was invited to continue as an advisory member to the board. He will be presented with gifts from the board when it meets in person again.

Also at the meeting, the board announced its award of the Tom Casey Memorial Scholarship to Jay County High School senior Hannah Littler.



On hold

Portland High School’s alumni banquet for this year has been put on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers are encouraging each “honor class” to move forward with their own plans if they choose to have a gathering this year.



Exhibit opening

Minnetrista will host the exhibit “Framed: Step into Art” from Minnesota Children’s Museum beginning Saturday.

The Muncie organization will present the exhibit that allows visitors to “escape the world of traditional gallery paintings and interact with well-known painters in exciting three-dimensional environments.” Children can curate their own gallery, draw self-portraits, take part in an art/history hunt and create a three-dimensional pattern puzzles.

The exhibit will run from Saturday through Sept. 5.

For more information, visit minnetrista.net or call (765) 282-4848.



Fish for free

Indiana’s public waters will be open for free fishing this weekend.

Hoosiers can fish without a license or trout/salmon stamp Saturday and Sunday as a kick-off to National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs from June 5 through 13. Fishing tips and videos can be found at on.IN.gov/learn2fish.

For more information, visit on.IN.gov/fishfree.



Get into nature

Jay County Public Library and Limberlost State Historic Site will team to host a nature event at 10 a.m. June 14 at Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve.

The event led by Limberlost naturalist Curt Burnette will include opportunities for participants to see and touch a variety of biofacts and hike through the Loblolly.

It is open to all ages, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes and bring bug spray and sunscreen. Masks may be required for part of the event.

The preserve is located at 8323 N 250 West, Bryant.

To sign up, visit the library or call (260) 726-7890.