The Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society recently held a meet-and-greet of local authors at the Stratton Municipal Building. Vice President Matt Detchon and Trustee Patti West, greeted visitors and shared pamphlets offering information about the genealogy society. More than 80 people attended the event, which featured 11 authors speaking about their publications. Guests then stopped to support the Stratton Fire Department, which offered a simultaneous soup and sandwich fundraiser. A similar event is being planned for next year, organizers stated, noting authors will conduct readings from their books during the afternoon. As with this event, those in the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions of each author regarding their books. Authors making an appearance included: Susan M. Guy, Joan McGlone, Virginia Glenn, Bob Petras, Rena Glover Goss, Gary S. Williams, Mary Zwierzchowski, Mary Ann Cooper Smith, Fred Miller, Janice VanHorne Lane and Gary Cornell. Those interested in attending the next meet-and-greet can keep an eye on the chapter’s calendar of events on its Facebook page. Information can be found on its website, jeffcochapter.com.

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