Jim Weaver, the Great Lakes director for the American Radio Relay League, recently presented the Highland Amateur Radio Association a certificate recognizing the 30 years the local club has been an affiliated member of the national organization.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett of Hillsboro are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Shawnna F. Bennett, to Ryan A. Williams of Hillsboro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Hillsboro.

Caine Ray Covert was born March 27, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Anderson.

This month’s program: the Republican candidates for Hillsboro mayor. Bid euchre tournament will follow the program.

The 82nd anniversary meeting of the Buford alumni will be held at the Clay Township Park (old Buford School) on Saturday, May 28. A buffet-style dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Lake Manor Restaurant.

The April 12 meeting of the Lynchburg Three Arts Club was held at Dakota's in Hillsboro.

Nomination of officers will be held Wednesday, April 27 at the regular meeting at 7 p.m.

The New Petersburg Social Civics Club met at the home of Vicki Duff for the April meeting. President Janet Campbell opened the meeting with 17 members answering roll call by bringing a package of flower seeds.

Spring is an exciting time at the library. We're planning for our Summer Reading Adventure and all the fun summer programs that are coming. The summer theme is "One World … Many Stories." We'll be "traveling" throughout the world to find stories & fun things to do. Be watching for great upcoming events.

Jim Weaver, the Great Lakes director for the American Radio Relay League, recently presented the Highland Amateur Radio Association a certificate recognizing the 30 years the local club has been an affiliated member of the national organization.

Zander Blaze Bettle was born April 8 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.

Fifth Third Bank is pleased to announce that Eric Roush has joined Fifth Third Bank as a Personal Banker in the Hillsboro and Lynchburg offices. In this position, Mr. Roush will work with customers to help them utilize bank products that fit their needs.

ALTRUSAPOLOOZA, a fund-raising yard sale for the Highland County Altrusa, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the former Highland Enterprise lumberyard on West Main Street in Hillsboro. There will be unique treasures, classy clothes, jewelry, purses, shoes, furniture, books, toys, collectibles and much, much more quality merchandise.

Residents living in and around the Hillsboro area can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Northview Baptist Church, located at 1139 Northview Drive, Hillsboro, will host Life Line Screening on May 18.