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New member
Portland Evening Optimist Club recently inducted Desirae Bonifield, pictured above at right with sponsor Leland LeMaster.
Holiday performances
It was a busy week at Arts Place, with the MusicWorks ensembles Christmas concert on Tuesday and MusicWorks Christmas recitals on Thursday and Friday. Pictured, Evelyn Garringer plays “La Cinquantaine” on the cello during Thursday’s session. Arts Place is also hosting free showings of Christmas movies, with “The Muppet Christmas …
Asbury bells group played at courthouse
Twenty-five years ago this week, Asbury United Methodist Church’s hand bell group performed during the annual Community Christmas Carol Sing at Jay County Courthouse. Pictured from the Dec. 21, 2000, edition of The Commercial Review, Rose Snow and Pat Chittum of the hand bell group play “Joy to the World” …
Festival of trees
Jay County Chamber of Commerce announced Festival of Trees winners Thursday. Pictured above are first place winner Jay County Conservation Club with club caretaker Missie Pagel, Tami Vormohr, chamber director Amanda Nixon-Randall and Jay County Public Library children’s services librarian Shana Neuenschwander. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Bringing pressure
Jay County High School girls basketball guard Elizabeth Brunswick forces Janelle Slusher of the Blackford Bruins away from the basket during the Patriots’ 56-19 win on Monday. Jay County held Blackford’s leading scorer Olivia Murphy without a basket and scored 18 points off turnovers in the victory. (The Commercial Review/Andrew …
Taking flight
Cole Forthofer of the Jay County boys basketball team floats a layup during the Patriots’ 58-41 win over the New Castle Trojans on Monday. (The Commercial Review/Andrew Balko)
Character Counts
Second graders at East Elementary School received recognition for demonstrating responsibility. Pictured in the front row from left are Jake Rowles, Lillian Stanton and Duke Steed. In the second row are Alanis Garcia, Ava Atkinson and Bexley Brunswick. Not pictured is Leo Esquivel. (Photo provided)
Thompson tune
Members of the junior high choir, including Finley Thompson (foreground left) perform Sunday during the Fort Recovery Local Schools Christmas Choir Concert. The junior high choir’s selections included “Hot Chocolate” and “Believe” from “The Polar Express.” (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Sanderson shuffle
First grader Gracie Sanderson raises her hands while singing in Bloomfield Elementary School’s Christmas concert practice Thursday at East Jay Elementary School. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
Outstanding member
Dan Kreig, Portland Evening Optimist Club member, was recently awarded the Optimist International President’s Citation. This award is presented by the current Optimist International President to an outstanding club member who expresses the true spirit and essence of Optimism in their club and community. Pictured from left are past Portland …
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