Just as the employees from Medler Furniture were finishing the planned carpet installation, the board of directors decided to go ahead and
carpet the two small war rooms. These areas have been covered with dark colored secondhand carpet squares which had been laid down
many years ago. The Medler employees have now completed these rooms.
Volunteers ...
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Alumni from the former Madison Township High School have requested to have the museum open on Saturday, May 18, from 1:00 to 4:00. Many of them will be in town for their banquet that evening.
Other visitors are also welcome at that time. Stop by and see how your museum has changed over the winter months. Read More
If any of the other former high schools, or Jay ...
As mentioned last month, we have several yearbooks from the former high schools for sale for $5.00 each. These are copies which have been donated, but we already have. Most are Tifoons and Typhoons from Portland High School, but some others are available. Call to see if we have what you are wanting, as our supply changes frequently.
We also have some ...
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The Board of Directors has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Jack Freeman from our board. Jack had begun his first full term at the beginning
of this year, but had filled another unexpired term before that.
We thank Jack for all he has done for us, especially taking charge of food preparation and the pulled pork for last year’s Heritage ...
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The bright red “Only Jay in the USA” t-shirts have been selling well. An order for eight shirts was sent to California before Christmas. These shirts tell everyone that Jay County, which was named after the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, is the only Jay County in the United States.
The shirts are available in crew or V-neck and ...
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Since it is not known when the remodeling work at the museum will be completed, the Board of Directors only set the following two dates for 2024:
The Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29.
A Christmas Open House and Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 14.
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Two new displays are now at the museum. One is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Jay-Randolph Developmental Services. The other high-lights the town of Salamonia.
Jay-Randolph Developmental Services is a private non-profit com-munity social service agency serving people with developmental disabilities.
Another new display highlights the history ...
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