Jones Metal celebrates anniversary with scholarship fund
Scholarship: Jones Metal Products Company in West Lafayette has established an adult scholarship fund at the Coshocton Foundation. Kathy Thompson (right), executive director of the Coshocton Foundation, accepts a check from Marion Sutton, chair of Jones Metal’s Board of Directors. Photo contributed by Digital Xtreme Photography
WEST LAFAYETTE – In honor of its 90th anniversary, the Jones Metal Products company in West Lafayette has established a scholarship fund of $10,000 at The Coshocton Foundation. The fund will be used to fund scholarships for adults who are seeking education and training to compete in today’s job markets.
“This scholarship is intended for the non-traditional student, someone who has finished high school and sometime later sees the need for more knowledge and skills to get a job or move ahead with it,” said Marion Sutton, chairperson of Jones Metal’s Board of Directors.
The scholarship will be administered by The Coshocton Foundation, which will seek applications each year in July and make an award each August.
The need for adult scholarships in our community continues to increase,” stated Kathy Thompson, executive director of the Coshocton Foundation. We are delighted to be able to offer the Jones Metal scholarship for non-traditional students seeking to increase their education.
The establishment of the fund was announced at Jones Metal’s annual shareholders meeting on March 5. Elected to serve as directors were Michael Baker, George Brode, Greg Coffman, Dan Erb, Carole Loos, Edwin Mulligan, Marion Sutton and Lee Wyse. Elected to serve as officers were Dan Erb, President and CEO; Michael Baker, Secretary/Treasurer; and Marion Sutton, Chairperson.
Also on Jones Metal’s anniversary calendar this year will be a celebration on June 14, with a ceremony and plant tours. The company will help sponsor the Wings Over Coshocton Air Show on Sept. 21, also in honor of the company’s 90 years of business.
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