Local author to sign books at JPG
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

Although Barbara Jachimiak has been a published writer for years, she has can now add published author to her title.

The Versailles woman began working on her latest accomplishment, a book entitled, "A History of Saint Magdalene Catholic Church."

Jachimiak said she began working on the book in 1991 and completed it in 1995. It was published through JPG Heritage Partnership and is now on sale for $6.00 each.

A seminar will be held at the Old Timbers Lodge this Saturday, from 9-3 where Jachimiak will be on hand to sign copies of the book, which will be available for sale there.

Saying the book took a "lot of calling, going through old records, and research," the completed project is a described as "a glimpse at 150 years of history at the two churches of St. Magdalene."

Information in the book includes - Two Histories of St. Magdalene Catholic Church 1847 and 1947; The First History of St. Magdalene Catholic Church, 1830-1941; Improvements and Additions, 1855-1900; New Families are Added to Church Roll, 1846-1900; Life at St. Magdalene Parish, 1900-1941; The Last Pastor; The Last Days; and much more. It also includes a number of photographs and a list of charter members and parishioners.

Jachimiak, who is 77-years-old, has lived in Versailles over 30 years, after she husband Carl, moved to the area from Darien, New York. The couple had six children.

Saying she has been writing since she was in grade school, Jachimiak has a book of poetry she is getting ready for publication. She also noted she has aspirations to publish some fictional novels, including children's books. The author has been published in several newspapers including a three year time she was employed as Editor at Ripley Publishing Co., writing for the Osgood Journal and The Versailles Republican.

For more information about the book, contact JPG Heritage Partnership 2005, 1661 W. JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN 47250, 812-273-2522 or email: http://www.jpgheritage.org.