Here is a recap of some of the things which are going on at the end of East Main Street:  Some of you will have had a chance to get the latest newsletter, The Jay County Journal by email on the day it was printed and “snail mailed” to all. We currently have an email list of about 30 pioneers and it is growing daily. Our hope is to gradually cut down on the number (now about 900) newsletters we must print and mail each month. This is a substantial expense in paper, printing, postage, and volunteer time to staple, fold, label, tape, and mail.

Although the first time around had a few glitches, all we heard from were pleased with the results. The pictures in the email version are much better and the print can be as large or as small as you want by changing your computer settings. We are working on using full color pictures in the email version, another incentive for you to send us your email address and agree to receive the Journal online.  Of course you need to be a current member to enjoy this service.

Another way we are working to move into 21st century technology will be our meeting on Saturday, May 8th with Connie Rendfield who manages the Indiana Memories project for the Indiana State Library.  Ms. Rendfield will talk with us about adding our digital collection to their website. If you’d like to check out the Indiana Memories  project go to: http://www.in.gov/memories/.  If you are interested in helping us scan pictures into our digital files please contact us at: research@jaycountyhistory.org.  Join us on Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m.