The Roane County Historical Society, Inc. met on Thursday May 28, 2015 for their regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Roane County Library in Spencer. President, Rick Greathouse, called the meeting to order. Carol Board-Westfall led an opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was recited by all.

A local Roane County author, David Beglar of Newton, WV will give a presentation on his book, "Scout of the Monongahela: The Tale of Jesse Hughes".

Archives and History, Thursday Lecture, "West Virginia Lobotomy Project" on March 19

On Thursday, March 19, 2015, Dr. James L. Spencer will present "The West Virginia Lobotomy Project, 1948-1955" in the Archives and History Library of the Culture Center in Charleston. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

REMINDER - ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO ROANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The Roane County Historical Society, Inc. reminds interested students and parents of the availability of a $1,000 scholarship to a 2014-15 full-time student at Roane County High School, Spencer, WV.

In order to promote Roane County history and family genealogy the society is encouraging young citizens to write an essay on their family history. The essay must be genealogical in nature and may include family migration patterns on their way to settling in Roane County. The essay best meeting the guidelines will be awarded the $1,000 scholarship. This is the 5th year the society has made the scholarship available to Roane County High seniors.

Applications and guidelines are available through the Guidance Counselor at Roane County High School and must be completed and returned to the Counselor by Friday, April 10, 2015. Announcement & presentation of winning essay scholarship coincides with the school’s May 2015 Awards Ceremony.

For specific questions about the Essay Scholarship, you may contact Linda Liss, Scholarship Chairperson, at WVRoots@aol.com

Due to the Christmas Holiday, the December Meeting of the Roane County Historical Society will be held one week earlier. DECEMBER 18, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. at the Roane County Library in Spencer. Mark your calendars & plan to attend. Refreshments will be served. This will be our last meeting for 2014. We do not meet during the months of January & February. The first meeting of 2015 will be March 26th. Hope to see you on the 18th................