Optimist scholarship winners

The Van Wert Optimist Club recently held its scholarship awards ceremony. The scholarship is based on two criteria: Service to community and academic performance. This year’s recipients were Sarah Klinger of Crestview High School, and Holly Lawson and Taylor Doidge, both of Van Wert High School. Shown is Optimist Club President Denny Kerns with (from the left) Doidge, Lawson and Klinger. The Van Wert Optimist Club meets Thursday at noon at Willow Bend Country Club. For more information, contact Kerns at 419.965.2746. (Optimist Club photo)