beacon1-17web

Page 1 THE BEACON August 2014 

21,000 distribution & growing! To advertise, call 812-637-0660 

THE 

BEACON 

www.thebrightbeaconindiana.com PUBLISHED MONTHLY SINCE 1994 IN BRIGHT, INDIANA BY THE BEACON PUBLISHING CO. January 2017 

INSIDE 

The BEACON 

St. Leon Pole-Raising 

St. Leon held its historic poleraising 

event, complete with a 

parade and a flag installation. 

Page 14 

FCCLA leadership 

Members of East Central and 

Sunman-Dearborn Middle 

School FCCLA recently attended 

a state leadership rally. 

Page 9 

Bright/I-74 study heading for the shelf 

After nearly two years of study and 

contentious community discussion, the 

Bright/I-74 study is apparently heading 

for the shelf. 

Dearborn County Commissioner 

Kevin Lynch, the outgoing president of 

the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional 

Council of Governments (OKI), which 

conducted the study at the request 

of County Commissioners, told The 

Beacon in late November that he would 

recommend to commissioners at their 

Dec. 6 meeting that “we not move forward 

with the project.” 

Recalling long-ago, recent holidays 

By Susan Ray 

The longest lasting holiday memories go beyond emptied stockings 

and crumpled wrapping paper on the living room floor; real 

treasures of the heart far surpass mere dreams of sugarplums. The 

magic that makes children’s eyes sparkle or age-worn hands absently 

touch a wedding ring comes from love and struggle and hope. 

Second grader Owen Mersmann doesn’t have to think about 

which Christmas was his favorite – he promptly declares, “Last 

year’s Christmas because it seemed like forever 

that I got to spend time with my family. I don’t 

really normally see my brother Alex because he 

goes to college now and he goes to the University 

of Cincinnati.” 

Spending time with friends, neighbors and family 

can make even the coldest of seasons feel warm 

and cheerful. Seventy-seven year old Mary Miller 

reflects on her childhood in Eastern Kentucky, 

Owen Mersmann saying, “We always had people over. We lived on 

the Moore Farm, and everybody there was related 

to the Moore’s, and if you had one thing going, the whole family 

was in on it. 

“We always had people over there; we made ice cream, cut the ice 

from the ponds; we popped popcorn - we always had something 

Mary Miller 

“Based on the amount of public 

input, the public does not want it,” Mr. 

Lynch said. “There might be some easy 

fixes such as guard rails that we can 

look at where people wouldn’t get too 

upset.” 

Three public surveys conducted by 

OKI and an online petition and Facebook 

page by the NoBright74 organization 

expressed widespread opposition 

to the idea of a connector road linking 

the Bright area and the interstate, 

where development is taking place. The 

surveys also showed that only basic 

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 

like that going on, but we never had special plans 

for Christmas.” 

Being the third of eleven children, there was 

plenty of work to do year round, as Mrs. Miller 

recounts, “We had to carry in water and the wood 

to keep the fireplace going. We had to keep the 

firewood in that and water in the reservoir so you 

could wash your face and take a bath in the big 

wash tub.” 

Mrs. Miller smiles and says, “I’m from way back 

in the mountains. We had a cow and we carried 

our milk to the spring; we didn’t have a refrigerator, but we had 

a spring that was as cold as a refrigerator, so we carried that milk 

down there morning and night. We walked to school. It was a small 

school with all the grades in one building; one through twelve.” 

Juliette Wilber, 87, shares a memory of attending a one room 

schoolhouse as a child in New York, saying, “When I was in grade 

school … my dad drove what we called the bus, but it was his own 

car. But my sister and I and my little brother used to walk home 

from school. 

“I can remember one time we were in school and it started snowing. 

Continued on Page 4 

maintenance and repairs to existing 

roads were preferred rather than actions 

such as widening roads. 

Mr. Lynch said the $200,000 OKI 

study, to which the County Council 

contributed $40,000, “was a good 

Indiana election 

has local impact 

Negangard to join state 

Attorney General’s office 

The Nov. 8 state elections are having a 

local impact. 

Dearborn-Ohio County Prosecutor 

Aaron Negangard has been selected by 

Indiana Attorney General-Elect Curtis 

Hill as Chief Deputy in his administration. 

This will take effect Jan. 9 when 

Mr. Hill is sworn in. 

Mr. Negangard, who is currently 

leading the transition effort, has been 

the Prosecutor since 2006 and a Deputy 

Prosecutor since 1997. He has served 

as chairman of the Indiana Prosecuting 

Attorneys Council and is past president 

of the Indiana Association of Prosecuting 

Attorneys. 

Mr. Negangard publicly made the 

announcement Nov. 22, at a meeting of 

the Dearborn County Council, before 

making a budget request for his office. 

A Dearborn County Republican Party 

caucus will fill the vacancy created by 

Mr. Negangard’s departure. Dearborn 

County Deputy Prosecutor Lynn Deddens 

told The Beacon she will submit 

her name to the caucus to replace Mr. 


SE Indiana port 

update 

Check The Beacon website, 

www.thebrightbeaconindiana. 

com, for updates on plans for 

Southeast Indiana as the site 

for the state’s 4th port. 

PRESORTED STANDARD 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

Lawrenceburg, IN 

Permit No. 6 

Andrea Shuter, Roberta Schuster, Carolyn Stroup, Lara Komon 

5 ‘Hearts of Gold’ honored 

The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently 

honored five community volunteers as 2016 recipients 

of the “Heart of Gold Award.” 

“These honorees deserve this recognition for making a 

difference in our community in their own unique ways,” said 

Fred McCarter, DCF Executive Director. 

Honorees are Lara Komon, John Bitzer, Roberta Schuster, 


Beacon newspaper 

to have new owner 

Celeste Calvitto, publisher and owner of The Beacon, 

will retire from the paper after seven and a half years. 

Local businesswoman Tamara Zoller will be the new 

publisher and owner of The Beacon as of Feb. 1 

The Bright Beacon was founded in 1994 by Bright 

resident Liz Morris. Ms. Calvitto came to Indiana in July 

2009 to buy the monthly publication and expanded it 

into parts of 4 Indiana counties and nearby Harrison, 

Ohio, with a distribution of more than 21,000. 

“It was a dream of mine to own a newspaper after 

many years in the business,” Ms. Calvitto said. “Building 

upon what Liz Morris started, and with the support 

of our loyal advertisers and wonderful Beacon Team, 

we created a positive, informative publication that has 

become very popular. An important part of that team is 

Tamara, whose company FX Design in Aurora has 


THE BEACON 

24486 Stateline Rd., Suite F 

Bright, Indiana 47025 

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 

FREE 

TO ANYONE 

AT ANYTIME 

AT OUR 

WEBSITE 

www.thebright 

beaconindiana.com 

THE BEACON 

WANT MORE? visit our website for breaking news! 

www.thebrightbeaconindiana.com 

be sure to like us on 

facebook.com/thebeaconindiana 

21,000 Distribution & Growing! brightbeacon1@comcast.net • 812-637-0660 

Mailed free to Dearborn, Ripley, Franklin and Ohio Counties in Indiana and to nearby Ohio communities 

Paid subscriptions available in other areas.

Page 2 THE BEACON January 2017 January 2017 THE BEACON Page 3 

New ownership for Beacon newspaper 

Continued from Page 1 

handled the production of 

The Beacon for many years. 

As I complete my 44th year 

in the newspaper business, I 

look forward to participation 

in other endeavors where I can 

continue to make a contribution 

to Dearborn County and 

southeast Indiana.” 

Publisher/Editor 

Celeste Calvitto 

Associate Member, 

Hoosier State Press Association 

Sales Manager - New Accounts 

Peggy Waltz 

Editorial Assistant 

Connie Webb 

Columnists & Contributors 

Melanie Alexander, 

Gloria Carter, Susan Cottingham, 

Paul Filter, Jenny Fritsch, 

Amanda Harper, Linda Ickenroth, 

Korry Johnson, 

Cindy Jasper-Parisey, 

Ray Johnson, Mike Hornbach, 

Leona Houchens, Maxine Klump, 

Susan Ray, Tracy Russell, 

Fred Schmits, Rylie Seaver, 

Sue Siefert, Jeanie Smith, 

Debby Stutz, Connie Webb, 

Myrtle White, Debbie Zimmer, 

Jack Zoller 

Production 

FX-Design, Inc. 

Ms. Calvitto is forming a 

communications consulting 

business, CalCommIndiana 

LLC, to be located in Dearborn 

County. 

Ms. Calvitto was named the 

Businessperson of the Year in 

2011 by the Dearborn County 

Chamber of Commerce. She 

received the Bright Lions Club 

Over 20,000 distribution & growing! To advertise, call 812-637-0660 

THE 

BEACON 

For advertising rate inquiries and 

to submit news and photos: 

E-mail: brightbeacon1@comcast.net 

Phone: 812-637-0660 

website: 


The Beacon is an independent 

monthly publication with 

distribution in Dearborn, Ripley, 

Franklin and Ohio Counties in Indiana 

and Harrison, Ohio. Published 

since 1994 by Beacon Publishing 

Co., 24486 Stateline Road, Suite F, 

Bright, Indiana 47025. Postage paid 

at Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. 

Member: Dearborn County 

Chamber of Commerce, Sunman 

Area Chamber of Commerce, 

Ripley County Chamber of Commerce, 

Brookville/Franklin County 

Chamber of Commerce, Bright Area 

Business Association 

Lion of the Year in 2012, 

served as a past president and 

currently serves as secretary 

of the club. In 2014 she was 

one of the Dearborn County 

Chamber of Commerce Women 

of Distinction. She is the 

recipient of a Distinguished 

Hoosier Award from Gov. 

Mike Pence, and in September 

of this year she was a Dearborn 

County Torchbearer for 

the state Bicentennial celebration. 

The Bright Volunteer Fire 

Department named her as an 

honorary member for her support 

of the department. She is 

the founder and chair of the 

Dearborn County Anti-Litter 

Initiative, is a member of the 

board of the North Dearborn 

Pantry, and has served on the 

leadership team of the Bright 

Area Business Association and 

as secretary of the Sunman 

Area Chamber of Commerce. 

She began working for newspapers 

in 1972 while attending 

the University of Florida College 

of Journalism at Gainesville. 

She worked for daily 

newspapers as an editor and 

reporter in Florida, Tennessee, 

Atlanta and South Dakota; and 

as executive editor of a group 

of weekly newspapers in Westchester 

County, N.Y. and Charlotte, 

N.C. She has been the 

recipient of numerous awards 

during her career, including a 

New York Press Association 

Celeste Calvitto 

Tamara Zoller 

Award for column writing and 

a South Dakota Press Association 

award for news writing. 

In 2007, she wrote a book, 

"Searching for Italy in America's 

Rural Heartland." 

“I am very excited for Celeste 

as she pursues a new adventure,” 

Ms. Zoller said. “She 

has become an integral part of 

the area and I look forward to 

continuing to deliver positive, 

informative news to the 

residents of our community as 

both Liz Morris and Celeste 

have done in the past.” 

Ms. Zoller resides in Manchester 

and has a long history 

of community service. She 

was the first elected female to 

the Aurora City Council, and 

served on the board of Hillforest 

for many years. 

Her strong background in 

graphic design and advertising 

makes working with The Beacon's 

advertisers a perfect fit. 

"My goal is to help them 

reach their marketing goals 

in the best way possible. The 

Beacon reaches a wonderful 

audience that allows advertisers 

to reach so much of our community," 

said Ms. Zoller. 

Ms. Zoller said one thing 

that is very important is to 

keep the content of the Beacon 

positive and informative. 

"I feel the positive focus is 

what makes The Beacon such a 

great asset to our community,” 

she said. “Continuing that 

commitment to our readers 

is very important to me." 

The Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Pre-Legislative 

Luncheon on Dec. 1 at Ivy Tech. The Beacon was pleased to sponsor 

the event. From left are Beacon publisher Celeste Calvitto, Rep. Randy Lyness, 

Sen. Chip Perfect, Rep. Randy Frye and Dearborn Chamber Executive 

Director Eric Kranz. 

Lawmakers look ahead to 2017 

Southeast Indiana lawmakers 

attended the Dearborn County 

Chamber of Commerce Pre- 

Legislative Luncheon on Dec. 

1 to give a preview of the next 

session, which begins in January. 

Sen. Chip Perfect, R-Lawrenceburg; 

Rep. Randy Lyness, 

R-West Harrison, and Rep. 

Randy Frye, R-Greensburg cited 

roads and infrastructure and 

education as among the priorities 

as the next session deals 

with a total state budget of 

more than $31 billion over two 

years. The siting of Indiana’s 

4th port in Lawrenceburg was 

heralded as a huge opportunity 

as the process progresses. Rep. 

Frye said he received a “100 

percent” commitment from 

Gov.-Elect Eric Holcomb for 

support of the port. 

The lawmakers have been 

named as leaders of their 

chambers or committees. 

Sen. Perfect was appointed 

to a leadership role by Senate 

President Pro Tempore David 

Long (R-Fort Wayne). Sen. 

Perfect will serve as Assistant 

Majority Caucus chairman. 

Indiana House Speaker Brian 

Bosma announced that Rep. 

Frye will remain as the chairman 

for the House Committee 

on Veterans Affairs and Public 

Safety, which he has chaired 

since 2015. Rep. Lyness will 

serve as vice chair on the 

House Employment, Labor 

and Pensions Committee. 

(For more on this story, go to The 

Beacon website, www.thebrightbeaconindiana.com.) 

Litter Watch 

In early November, the Bright Volunteer Fire Department & EMS 

conducted a clean-up of State Line Road. The department also cleaned 

up several other roads in the Bright area in the spring as part of the 

Dearborn County Anti-Litter Initiative. 

Send your photos of roadside clean-ups to 

brightbeacon1@comcast.net. Your photos encourage 

others to do the same! You can see all Litter Watch 

photos at The Beacon website, www 

thebrightbeaconindiana.com. Click on the Litter Watch 

link on the left of the homepage. 

Indiana election has local impact 


Negangard. Ms. Deddens is also chairwoman of the county Republican 

Party. 

The election for the position is in 2018. 

"Aaron Negangard has spent most of his career fighting to 

protect Hoosiers and families from crime. He is just the type 

of leader needed in the Attorney General's office to help defend 

freedom, protect families and inspire solutions to Indiana's 

toughest problems," Attorney General-Elect Hill said in a news 

release. 

"I am honored to be selected by Curtis Hill to help him lead 

his office. Curtis is an effective and courageous leader who will 

help tackle the hard issues facing Indiana and families. I look 

forward to assisting him in serving the citizens of Indiana," Mr. 

Negangard said. “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of 

Dearborn and Ohio County. I have been very fortunate to work 

with great law enforcement officers, probation officers, community 

correction officers and the three best judges in the state. 

I have also had the good fortune of having a tremendous staff 

who was able to take on whatever challenge we were facing. I will 

miss this job, being in the courtroom and the one-on-one interaction 

with victims of crime, but I believe this new job provides the 

opportunity to help serve all Hoosiers by addressing the serious 

challenges that face our state." 

More stories on The Beacon website 

www.thebrightbeaconindiana 

for these stories (access is free!): 

Bright/I-74 study headed for the shelf 

BEACON ADVERTISING 

DEADLINES 

12 noon Tuesday, Jan. 2 

Publication Jan. 21-23 

(February Edition) 

12 noon Tuesday, Jan. 31 

Publication Feb. 18-20 

(March Edition) 

12 noon Tuesday, Feb. 21 

Publication March 11-13 

(April Edition) 

exercise for us…It got us 

to thinking about roads and 

bridges more than we normally 

do.” He noted that the county 

spends a lot of time and funds 

on fixing slips. 

“The topography is the 

beauty of Dearborn County, 

but it also presents 



challenges,” he said. 

Mr. Lynch said in his opinion, 

the county’s focus should 

now be on infrastructure needs 

in connection with the port 

that is under consideration by 

the state at the former Tanner’s 

Creek power plant site in 

Lawrenceburg. 

In interviews with The Beacon 

prior to the Dec. 6 meeting, 

Board of Commissioners 

president Shane McHenry 

and Commissioner Art Little 

agreed that no action would be 

forthcoming. 

“I agree that no action 

should be taken as far as the 

road projects, although I would 

like to explore the option of 

extending the trails at Bright 

Meadows Park,” Mr. McHenry 

said. “I have met with a few 

people in the community 

about this idea and would like 

to engage OKI and the other 

commissioners about the trail 

expansion. I would like to 

thank those individuals that 

participated in the process of 

the I-74 study and want them 

to know that their voices were 

heard. Community support is 

very important to any project 

and it's our job as elected 

officials to listen to everyone 

before making decisions that 

affect the future of their community.” 

Mr. Little said, “It was a 

study for 20 years down the 

road, looking to see if the 

TIF (Tax Increment Financing 

District) area really started 

growing, if it (a road) would 

be needed. It’s not needed 

now.…I said even before the 

study started that there were 

only two directions, up and 

down. It would take millions 

to build a road. If we fix a 

few roads it might solve the 

problem. But then you run 

into the same thing when 

you talk about taking people’s 

front yards, and I don’t blame 

them…There will be commissioners 

someday that will have 

to solve the problem, but to 

build that kind of road there 

and spend that kind of dollars, 

it will probably never happen.” 

Mr. Little also said he 

believes the future focus will 

trend toward the port and 

rebuilding current roads in that 

area. 

(For updates on this story, go to 

The Beacon website, www.thebrightbeaconindiana.com. 

Dearborn 

road 

projects 

planned 

For a lifetime of… 

holiday memories 

When it’s time for you to make a real estate move, getting the assistance of a professional REALTOR ® will help turn your real estate 

dreams into reality. Whether you’re buying or selling, contact a HUFF Realty sales professional to assist with your next real estate move. 

HUFF Realty • 812-537-4663 • 407 Ridge Avenue, Greendale, IN • www.huff.com 

IF YOU LIKE THE BEACON…PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS, AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON. THANK YOU! 

IF YOU LIKE THE BEACON…PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS, AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON. THANK YOU!


Christmas memories from long-ago and recent childhoods 


It was snowing pretty bad 

before the teacher finally decided 

she better let us out. My 

dad met us about a mile from 

home and led the way. The 

snow was already that deep 

when we got to go home and 

he was pushing the snow aside 

so we could walk. He was trying 

to push the snow aside. 

“My little brother was behind 

him, and my sister was behind 

my little brother and then me 

behind my sister – I was last. 

We were all crying! The snow 

was falling and the wind was 

blowing, and the wind was just 

taking our breath away when 

we tried to breathe! It just 

seemed like the wind was taking 

our breaths away and we ended 

up crying all the way home.” 

Mrs. Wilber lovingly says, “A 

great father. He did his very 

best.” 

At Sunman Elementary 

School recently, third graders 

Alex Smith and Maddie Noel 

remember their favorite Christmases, 

and both young 

Alex Smith 

ladies 

immediately 

bring up their 

families. Miss 

Smith says, 

“It was when 

we went to 

our Grandma’s 

house 

because when 

we went 

there, our whole family got 

together and we celebrated.” 

Asked about the size of her 

family, she grins and says, “Really 

big!” 

Maddie Noel remembers, “I 

went to New Zealand to see 

my cousin. It was actuallly 

Maddie Noel 

warm 

because 

when it’s 

cold here, it’s 

pretty warm 

there. I went 

with my 

dad.” 

When 

asked if there 

might be 

anything they’d like to change 

about Christmas, third grader 

Alex Smith says, “To change all 

the kids from bad to nice.” 

With an enthusiastic nod, 

Maddie agrees, “I would do 

that, too.” 

Patti Johnson grew up as an 

only child in a house on US 

50 in Aurora when it was still 

a two lane road. She says, “I 

have a big memory of growing 

up: To this day I still believe I 

saw Santa Claus flying over our 

house.” 

Mrs. Johnson continues, “My 

mother passed away when I 

was six, so sometime when she 

was still living, between four 

and five, I saw Santa Claus. 

“And I still believe it.” 

A mother, grandmother and 

now great-grandmother, Mrs. 

Johnson remembers her parents, 

saying, “I believed everything 

they told me. We had big 

Christmases on Christmas Eve 

and I loved Christmas - and 

that is the one big thing that I 

remember– seeing Santa Claus 

fly over our house.” 

Leaving carrots for the reindeer, 

baking cookies, putting 

the trains under the tree and 

Alayna Darrinbger 

placing a 

star on top 

are some of 

the traditions 

families have 

shared across 

generations. 

But as 

second 

graders, 

Owen 

Mersmann and Alayna Darringer 

are in complete agreement 

about what is the toughest 

aspect of the holiday season. 

Photos by Susan Ray 

Alayna says, “It’s what to get 

other people.” 

Sitting at a table in Ripley 

Crossing on a late autumn 

afternoon, Mrs. Wilber smiles 

as she recalls, “I remember 

there were Christmases when 

we didn’t have anything. We 

knew it was Christmas Day, but 

my dad didn’t have the money 

to buy us gifts – there were 

five of us, so it was just like 

another day. 

“We did have a tree though 

- he would get us a tree, but he 

Juliette Wilber 

didn’t have 

the money to 

buy us a gift. 

It wasn’t 

until I got 

married that 

I finally had 

a gift under 

the Christmas 

tree.” 

Mrs. Wilber 

continues, “My mother had 

died when I was little; my dad 

was the one who raised us. He 

bought a farm in New York 

and raised us on that farm until 

we left to get married. But I 

can’t say that I really regret 

it any. There were a lot of 

happy times even though it was 

rough. Still - happy times and 

we just loved it.” 

As familiar holiday songs 

endlessly fill the air and shopping 

lists grow exponentially, 

consider taking a breath and 

a moment to create precious 

memories for someone who 

might be alone, or ill or hungry 

in the midst of so much busyness. 

It’s as simple as picking 

up an extra pie at the bakery 

for a food bank, or inviting 

that newly widowed neighbor 

over to help decorate the tree, 

or dropping off a few homemade 

cards for kids in a local 

hospital. Give someone – and 

yourself - the gift of lasting 

memories that come from 

thoughtful acts. 

Bicentennial 

contest winners 

The Dearborn County 

Retired Teachers Association 

along with the Aurora Churches 

sponsored a Bicentennial 

Poetry contest. The winners 

shared their poems at the 

Bicentennial Torch celebration 

in Aurora. 

K-2: 1st Place - Oliver Wismann, 

St. Mary’s, Mrs. Hurst; 

Grades 3-5: 1st Place - Caitlyn 

Johnson, Sunman Elem., Mrs. 

Campbell; 2nd Place - Bernadette 

Wismann, St. Mary’s, 

Mrs. Baker; 3rd Place - Arora 

Turner, Dillsboro School, 

Mrs. Peterson; Grades 6-8: 

1st Place - Mikeyla Brooks, 

Dillsboro, Mrs. Hagedorn; 2nd 

Place - Mackenzie Kent, St. 

Mary’s, Mrs. Rose; 3rd Place 

- Anna Bergmann, Dillsboro, 

Mrs. Piche. 

DCF honors 5 community members for ‘Hearts of Gold’ 


Andrea Shuter, and Carolyn 

Stroup. 

Lara Komon 

Lara Komon’s email signature, 

a quote from Karma 

R. Springfield, “best summarizes 

why I am nominating 

her for the Heart of Gold 

Award,” said Paula Bruner. 

“ ‘So every little bit of love 

I give to another, you know I 

believe it comes back to me. ’ 

” Lara registered to participate 

in a National Eating Disorder 

Association (NEDA) Walk in 

2011, and volunteered to help 

in any way. “I learned Lara’s 

career goal was to be a therapist, 

and as an adult student, 

she was very dedicated to this 

goal,” Ms. Bruner said. “I 

asked if she would be interested 

in being part of a new 

group to raise awareness about 

the importance of mental 

health, particularly eating disorders. 

Her immediate answer 

was yes!” 

She has donated many 

hours to the Tri-State Eating 

Disorder Resource Team., 

serving as the Vice-President 

and helping with a range of 

things from budget to event 

planning. Lara started a free, 

confidential support group, 

and achieved her goal of 

becoming an M.A. therapist. 

She is a peer leader in 

the support groups that she 

helped to start. One of Lara’s 

passions is helping our youth, 

or as Lara says, “Kiddos.” 

One of the ways she has 

given so much is by becoming 

a foster parent, opening 

her home and heart. “She 

gently reminds me that love 

can speak louder through 

her daily actions of being 

a model of acceptance and 

love,” Ms. Bruner said. 

John Bitzer 

John Bitzer has been an 

inspiration to many as he helps 

others who are going through 

recovery from addiction. Now 

that he’s in recovery, he goes 

above and beyond to help others. 

Said Audra Morgan, who 

nominated John, “In my eyes, 

he is a leader in the recovery 

community. This community 

needs more people like him. 

He inspires people and when 

he sees someone struggling 

with addiction, he steps up 

and shows them how to help 

themselves 

and find 

their path to 

recovery.” 

John’s wife 

died of an 

overdose 

last year 

John Bitzer and helping 

others 

helps him deal with the loss. 

He is a member of 1Voice, an 

organization that is helping to 

fight the Opioid Epidemic in 

our community. John is a big 

believer in getting the word out 

about the dangers of Opioids 

to help others avoid addiction 

and/or overdose, and is 

involved in helping organize 

awareness events. He helped 

organize an Overdose Awareness 

Day and a march called 

Walk Against Overdose. 

Roberta Schuster 

Roberta Schuster is a Rape 

Crisis Support & Advocacy 

Volunteer Advocate for the 

DIRECTIONS! Program of 

Community Mental Health 

Center. Nominated by Catherine 

Dwyer, Roberta joined the 

crisis team in 1987 and participated 

in extensive training 

as a Victim Advocate. Roberta 

signed up for multiple hotline 

shifts each month. She provided 

hospital accompaniment 

for victims, legal and court 

advocacy, and spent numerous 

hours sitting in courtrooms 

supporting survivors. She 

was a small-group leader for 

the “Kid-a-bility” Program 

offered in elementary schools, 

later called “Think Smart-Stay 

Safe.” During her years on the 

crisis team, Roberta helped 

survivors navigate the murky 

waters of evidence collection, 

law enforcement interviews, 

and court proceedings. She 

held their hands, answered 

their questions, and reminded 

them of their worth. She was a 

lifeline during the acute phase 

of their trauma. Some 30 years 

later, Roberta still takes hotline 

shifts, goes to the hospital 

with victims, and sits quietly 

in courtrooms. She serves as a 

daytime back-up for calls coming 

in, assists with training new 

volunteers, and is always ready 

to help in any way. She is committed 

to ensure all victims/ 

survivors of rape and sexual 

assault are treated with dignity 

and respect. 

THE LIVERY of AURORA 

Reception & 

Event Center 

215 Bridgeway St • Aurora, IN • 812-655-9160 

Now accepting reservations for 

Holiday Weddings & Events. 

Andrea Shuter 

Andrea Shuter is the GIS 

Lead Technician for Dearborn 

County and treasurer 

for ISPLS/Greenville Treaty 

Chapter. Andrea and her husband, 

Earl, have two children, 

Andrew and Ellie, and have 

adopted a third, Carissa. She 

has recently joined the Aurora 

Life Squad as a volunteer and 

started the EMT class. She 

volunteers at St. John’s Lutheran 

School in Aurora, where 

her children attend school and 

where they are members of 

the congregation. At church, 

she volunteers for the Farmer’s 

Fair food booth. She previously 

managed the Market Day 

program, and is the current 

treasurer for the St. John’s 

PTL. She ran the Aurora 

Little League concession stand 

this season and will be the 

Little League safety officer next 

year. Andrea helps with her 

daughter’s SAY Soccer Team 

and helps out at the Hogan 

Township Fire Department, 

where her husband is assistant 

chief. Andrea has also volunteered 

at events held by Mt. Sinai 

United Methodist Church, 

and is willing to lend a helping 

hand whenever she is asked. 

“All of these attributes represent 

to me someone who puts 

others before herself, and has 

an open and beautiful heart. 

What makes Andrea so special 

is that she does everything 

without asking for recognition, 

accolades, or acknowledgement,” 

said Andrea Ewan, who 

made the nomination. 

Carolyn Stroup 

“I cannot remember a time 

when Carolyn Stroup wasn’t 

doing things to help others 

from young to elderly and 

everyone in between,” said 

Patti Bascom, who nominated 

Carolyn. “I first met Carolyn 

nearly 40 years ago while helping 

with vacation Bible school. 

She taught a class, baked the 

cookies and provided transportation 

for kids who had none. 

As a Girl Scouts volunteer, she 

always set a fine example. I can 

still hear her saying, ‘Always 

leave things better than you 

found them.’ ” 

As a member of the Lawrenceburg 

Tri Kappa, she has 

worked on the Mental Health 

Committee, organizing everything 

from Halloween events 

for the Lawrenceburg group 

home to planting flowers at the 

group home in Aurora. While 

shopping for Christmas presents 

for the group home residents, 

and when the budgeted 

amount was reached, Carolyn 

paid the balance with no hesitation. 

“I remember when her 

mother was a resident of the 

Lutheran Community Home,” 

said Ms. Bascom. “Carolyn realized 

that many of the elderly 

residents couldn’t wrap their 

Christmas gifts by themselves, 

so she organized a group to 

wrap for them.” 

Carolyn works part-time as 

a registrar at Dearborn County 

Hospital and is an active 

member of St. John’s Lutheran 

Church at Bellaire. 

The best farm fresh 

expreience in the 

Midwest. 

Open for Dinner 

Tuesday-Saturday. 

Reservatons strongly 

recommended. 

812.934.2600 

857 Six Pine Ranch Rd, Batesville, IN 47006 www.walhillfarm.com 

Walhill Farm 

RESTAURANT • INN 

farm fresh artisanal cuisine 




B 

Beacon 

USINESS 

NEWS ABOUT OUR 

ADVERTISERS 

Conservative Financial 

hosts strategist 

Recently, Roger Ford, 

founder, wealth advisor and 

chief executive officer of 

Conservative Financial Solutions, 

LLC (CFS), hosted Mike 

Sorrentino, Chief Strategist for 

Aviance Capital Management, 

for a crowd of more than 175 

clients and guests at the Lawrenceburg 

Event Center. 

Mr. Sorrentino, head of 

the Global Financial Private 

Capital Allocation Committee, 

supports the development and 

implementation of investment 

strategies for multiple portfolios 

totaling billions in assets. 

Located in the heart of the 

financial district of New York, 

Mr. Sorrentino is charged with 

the task of gathering information 

to determine target 

allocations to various investment 

vehicles and sectors given 

the direction of the global 

economy and market activity. 

He is regularly sought after by 

CNBC, Fox Business News, 

Bloomberg, Forbes, the Wall 

Street Journal, and Market- 

Watch. 

“Knowledge and communication 

are key to successful 

wealth strategies. I wanted my 

clients to go beyond watching 

Sorrentino on TV to being 

able to ask questions directly 

to their Chief Strategist,” says 

Conservative Financials’ Roger 

Ford. The forum provided 

clients, guests, and monthly 

readers of his column in The 

Beacon a unique opportunity 

to meet Mr. Sorrentino in 

person and ask their questions 

about volatile times. 

Conservative Financial 

Solutions, LLC, began working 

with Global Financial 

Private Capital (GFPC) in 2011 

23947 Salt Fork Rd. · Lawrenceburg, IN 

We believe in going beyond what is 

expected to offer each family caring 

compassionate service for 

an affordable price. 

- Rodger Meyers 

Owner, Funeral Director 

to bring professional wealth 

management to retirees and 

pre-retirees in the tri-state area. 

(See Conservative Financial ad on 

Page 12.) 

FCN Bank 

leadership 

Kenneth Wanstrath, Chairman 

of FCN Bancorp, has 

announced that after 37 years 

of dedicated service to FCN 

Bank, its customers and shareholders, 

Art Hildebrand will 

retire as FCN’s President and 

Chief Executive Officer effective 

at the end of this year. 

In April 1979, Mr. Hildebrand 

decided to continue his 

banking career in his hometown 

of Brookville and joined 

the Franklin County National 

Bank as a loan officer. During 

his career at FCN, he was promoted 

to Senior Lender and 

“Providing funerals and cremations with dignity and compassion.” 

For online condolences & services - 

(513) 367-4545 

www.jkmfuneralhome.com 

The Conservative Financial Solutions Team with Mike Sorrentino and Carroll Bailey from Global Private Financial 

Capital, LLC 

Presentation at the Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg Lakefront Campus welding lab. Pictured are Amanda Corsmeier of 

United Community Bank; E.G. McLaughlin, President/CEO of United Community Bank; Mark Graver, Ivy 

Tech Community College Lawrenceburg/Batesville Campus President; and Andrea McDole, Ivy Tech Director of 

Resource Development. 

in 2006 he was appointed the 

11th President and Chief Executive 

Officer of FCN Bank. 

Mr. Wanstrath said that “under 

Mr. Hildebrand’s leadership, 

FCN expanded into the Ohio 

market with the opening of 

the Harrison branch office in 

2007. This past year he oversaw 

the opening of our newest 

branch office in Connersville. 

But perhaps his greatest accomplishment 

as President 

was directing FCN through the 

worst economic recession since 

the Great Depression. During 

this time, the Bank remained 

profitable, it maintained its 

dividends to the shareholders 

and it emerged with a strong 

balance sheet and exceptional 

asset quality. Due to his 

leadership, FCN Bank today 

is secure, well-capitalized, and 

poised for continued success.” 

After Dec. 31, Mr. Hildebrand 

will continue to serve as 

a director of FCN Bank and 

FCN Bancorp. 

The Board of Directors has 

chosen Thomas D. Horninger 

to succeed Mr. Hildebrand as 

the next President and Chief 

Executive Officer effective Jan. 

1. Mr. Horninger has been a 

resident of Brookville since 

1998 and joined FCN Bank in 

October of 2007 as the Chief 

FCN Bank’s Art Hildebrand and 

Thomas D. Horninger 

Lending Officer. Mr. Horninger 

is also active in many 

organizations in the communities 

that FCN serves. 

Mr. Wanstrath said that “Mr. 

Horninger brought his extensive 

experience in commercial 

lending and commercial finance 

to FCN. During the past 

nine years, FCN has not only 

grown loans during this past 

recession, it has also diversified 

its loan portfolio by expanding 

its commercial and commercial 

real estate loan portfolios. He, 

along with President Hildebrand, 

Brookville has emphasized 

sound underwriting practices 

and maintained strong 

credit quality during a difficult 

lending environment.” 

The Board of Directors of 

FCN invites all who would like 

to express their good wishes to 

Mr. Hildebrand to a 


Dearborn County Hospital Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine - Versailles celebrated its grand opening. From 

left are Jessilyn Krall, Board Member, Ripley County Chamber; Justin Smith, Vice President, Board of Directors, 

Ripley County Chamber; Ben Huber, MPT, Facility Manager, DCH - Versailles; Samantha McQueen, Aide/ 

Registrar, DCH - Versailles; Ed Brush, MSPT/ATC, DCH Director of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine; 

Phillip Hart, President, Board of Directors, Ripley County Chamber; and Amy Thomas, Executive Director, 

Ripley County Chamber. 

B 

Beacon 

USINESS 

NEWS ABOUT OUR 

ADVERTISERS 


celebration Dec. 16 from 1-4 

p.m. in the Community Room 

at the bank’s main office in 

Brookville. (See FCN Bank ad 

on Page 14.) 

Ivy Tech receives 

UCB donation 

Ivy Tech Community College 

has received a $10,000 donation 

from the United Community 

Bank Charitable Foundation to 

establish a scholarship fund for 

high school students attending 

the College’s Ivy Manufacturing 

dual-enrollment program 

that introduces students to 

and prepares them for highdemand, 

well-paying careers in 

advanced manufacturing. 

The $10,000 donation made 

in September will establish 

the Ivy Manufacturing Innovative 

Scholarship Fund 

to provide scholarships for 

high school students attending 

Ivy Manufacturing at 

the Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg 

and Batesville campuses. Ivy 

Manufacturing introduces 

students to the potential of 

manufacturing-related careers, 

sharpens their technical 

skills, and provides soft skills 

and professionalism sought 

by local employers. 

“United Community Bank 

has long supported education 

initiatives in Dearborn and 

Ripley Counties,” said E.G. 

McLaughlin, President/CEO 

of United Community Bank. 

“The Board members of the 

UCB Charitable Foundation 

saw that supporting the Ivy 

Tech Manufacturing Innovative 

Scholarship enhances this 

support by collaborating with 

the Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg 

and Batesville campuses’ Ivy 

Manufacturing dual-enrollment 

program.” 

In the Ivy Manufacturing 

program, high school students 

attend college courses on Ivy 

Tech campuses and study 

under the guidance of Ivy 

Tech professors. They earn 24 

college credits in Advanced 

Manufacturing, Design Technology, 

and Industrial Technology 

program areas. The 

program starts students on an 

educational pathway through 

Ivy Tech to earn technical certificates 

and associate degrees 

that can lead to high-demand, 

well-paying manufacturing 

careers. 

Mark Graver, President of 

Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville, 

said, “We sincerely thank 

the UCB Charitable Foundation 

for partnering with us to 

help students prepare for their 

future and ultimately have a 

positive influence on our region’s 

workforce and economic 

development efforts.” 

Manufacturing is vital to 

Southeastern Indiana’s economy. 

More than 14 percent of 

residents in both Dearborn and 

Ripley counties are employed 

in manufacturing, making it 

one of the region’s largest 

workforce sectors, according to 

StatsIndiana, Indiana’s public 

data utility. 

By 2020, one in six Indiana 

workers will be nearing retirement 

age, raising the turnover 

rate in manufacturing to more 

than 30 percent, a report by 

Inside Indiana Business states. 

A report published by the Indiana 

Career Council estimates 

that over the next 10 years 

more than 60 percent of jobs 

in Indiana will require postsecondary 

education beyond 

traditional high school. Currently 

only 41 percent of Indiana 

residents are predicted to 

have a 2-year post-secondary 

degree or more by 2025. 

The Ivy Manufacturing 

program prepares students to 

successfully enter the workforce 

to address this skills 

gap. The program’s offerings 

are strengthened by the new 

Advanced Manufacturing and 

Technology Center at the Ivy 

Tech Lawrenceburg Lakefront 

campus. (See UCB ad on Page 7, 

and Ivy Tech ad on Page 9.) 

DCH 

Physical Therapy 

Versailles opening 

Dearborn County Hospital 

Physical Therapy & Sports 

Medicine - Versailles recently 

celebrated its grand opening . 

Located next to Kelly’s Convenience 

Store at 476 W. U.S. 

Hwy. 50, Suite A, in Versailles, 

the 1,700-square-foot facility 

offers a comprehensive array 

of preventative and rehabilitative 

services. 

DCH Physical Therapy & 

Sports Medicine - Versailles 

provides care for all ages and 

activity levels including children, 

high-level athletes and 

geriatric patients. Individuals 

are seen for back, neck, shoulder, 

hip, knee and ankle pain, 

as well as for repetitive stress 

injuries, arthritis, work conditioning, 

post-operative joint 

replacements, post-operative 

orthopaedic injuries, sports 

related injuries, balance disorders, 

fall prevention, industrial 

rehabilitation, neurological 

rehabilitation, wound care, 

lymphedema management and 

dysfunction of the upper and 

lower extremities. 

To learn more about Dearborn 

County Hospital Physical 

Therapy & Sports Medicine - 

Versailles or to schedule an appointment, 

call 812/689-1771. 

(See Dearborn County Hospital ad 

on Page 2.) 

WITH MORE OFFICES TO SERVE YOU! 

Tami Thayer 

VEVAY 

(in The Friendship State Bank) 

877-667-5101 

Bruce Murray 

DILLSBORO 


877-667-5101 

cell - 812-584-2994 

Greg Hughes 

LAWRENCEBURG 


877-667-5101 

cell - 812-655-3872 

Andy Schwegman 

BATESVILLE 


877-667-5101 

cell - 513-460-7342 

Tom Lewis 

DILLSBORO 


877-667-5101 

cell - 812-584-1708 

Becky Turner 

VERSAILLES 


877-667-5101 

cell - 812-756-0310 

Matthew Fox 

LAWRENCEBURG 


877-667-5101 

cell - 513-295-2644 

Dale Shultz 

RISING SUN 


877-667-5101 

cell - 513-519-8178 

Terry Hahn 

LAWRENCEBURG 


877-667-5101 

cell - 812-584-4335 

Wishing YOU 

peace and prosperity this holiday season. 

CALL US FOR THE BEST SERVICE & GREAT RATES. WE SHOP TOP COMPANIES & BRING YOU SAVINGS ! 

We represent many of the very best companies, such as Allstate, Motorists, West Bend, and more... 

INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS ARE: NOT A DEPOSIT; NOT FDIC INSURED; NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY; NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK; MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE. 

Equal Opportunity Lender 

LAWRENCEBURG OFFICE NOW OPEN! 

friendshipstatebank.com 

RELY ON FRIENDSHIP 

You can always... Rely on Friendship 


At UCB, we believe every customer’s business is a gift. Our gifts to you include online banking with free bill pay, our simple online loan application 

and a full suite of mobile banking services designed to make your life easier. Whether it’s the ability to check your account balances and transactions, 

transfer money, schedule bill payments, scan checks for deposit, send and receive money via email or text with our POP money, our goal is to help you 

bank less so you can celebrate more. Visit BankUCB.com to learn more, and happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at United Community Bank. 

Lawrenceburg 

Hidden Valley Lake 

US 50 (Lawrenceburg) 



G 

In the 

OOD OLD 

DAYS 

jeaniesmith10@gmail.com 

By 

Jeanie 

(Hurley) 

Smith 

Taking the census 

(Jeanie is taking some time off. 

WHere is a favorite from several 

hat's 

years back.) Happening In 

It’s that 

DILLSBORO 

time again! I don’t 

Community Correspondents 

kpfilter@gmail.com 

W 

By 

Paul 

Filter & 

Mary 

Lou 

Powers 

hat's Happening 

In the 

WhitewaterTw 

p Franklin 

By 

Linda 

Hall 

Community 

Correspondent 

whitewaterbeacon@aol.com 

know how long Wit has been ily and where they lived. It Wbegin to list what’s in there. 

since a census has been taken hat's used to be just a quaint little Well, hat's I crawled around on 

but it’s the first time I can Happening town. InEven though the town the floor Happening for about In three days, 

remember being involved LOGAN – in has grown so very much and pulling Milan plastic tubs out from 

an actual census, that is. we have many, many new under places, stretching, lifting 

and torturing 

Back in 1945, when I was a By families, I still find the country 

feeling and the people I think I become Susanpossessed 

of took a census of down- 

White who have come are still like when I’m trying Cottingham to find 

By 

my body. 

senior in high school, we sort Myrtle 

town Bright. I remember we the people have always been, something. I just can’t stop 

only found a little over 100 Community ready to step in to help one until I find it. Community I would even 

people. We may have counted 

Correspondent 

another and do whatever go to bed and 

Correspondent 

then think of 

a few cats and dogs. We did needs to be done. 

somewhere I hadn’t looked, 

go from door myrtlewhite.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

to door to get About a month ago, a big scottingham@frontier.com 

and not do a thing but get up 

a count. It was quite interesting. 

fat envelope came in the and start looking again…but 

W 

mail, advising me that we WI finally found it so I hope it 

A lot of those houses are had been “chosen” to fill will be hat's 

hat's 

worth it. Probably it 

Happening In 

no longer there – replaced Happening out a form In from the Census will end up not copying so 

by businesses. Progress they AURORA Bureau, called “The American 

Community Survey.” It Daddy was so particular 

you MOORES can read it. HILL 

call it these days. I can still 

remember almost every fam- 

is huge and, needless to say, about how he By 

By 

did things. I’m 

I still haven’t completed it all more like my Linda 

Fred 

Mother in that 

Ickenroth 

because Schmitsthere are so many trait, haphazard and scatterbrained. 

He Community was in charge of 

questions that are difficult to 

answer Community without research. I’ve Miller Township. Correspondent I’m not sure 

called 

Correspondent 

every number I can if he had the whole township 

or just part of it because 

find, including somewhere in 

Chicago, and they informed MHnews.beacon@gmail.com 

fschmits405@centurylink.net 

there was only one sheet. I 

me that it had to be filled out, have no idea what road he 

W 

that it was just like filling out Wwas on because I still know 

our income tax (which I also the names of hat's 

hat's 

the people who 

Happening In 

Happening haven’t done!). In I cannot find lived on our road and the 

MANCHESTER 

another person who received only names GREENDALE 

of people living 

one of these so if you read on this road is my Daddy, 

this and you have one, please Mother, my sister By Doris and 

By 

let me know. Some of the myself. Also my Shirley 

Christina 

Grandmother, 

Mom Nowlin, 

questions I’m just not comfortable 

with. 

with us then. Community 

Seitz 

Poth 

was living 

Community And as if all that hasn’t I found the paperwork Correspondent 

been 

Correspondent 

enough headache, today from the 1930 census quite 

I received a letter saying in a interesting because the majority 

of the folks listed were 

few days, we would receive seitz.shirley@yahoo.com 

acpothmanchester@yahoo.com 

a 2010 Census form in the farmers and hardly any of the 

mail. I do believe they are out Wwomen worked. The names 

to get me! Hopefully, I will on the copy are hat's so small that 

eventually get all of this stuff I have to have Happening a magnify-Iing 

glass to RISING even read SUN them. 

figured out. I better do something 

before someone shows Delza Kuntz was a laborer on 

up at my door. Our lives are 

By 

so interesting. 

Tracy 

After I received the American 

Community Census, I got 

(Aylor) 

Russell 

to thinking that somewhere 

(Submitted by Thelma Stutz) 

in this house I had a copy of 

Old Friends and Community Bright Beginnings’ 

monthly luncheon 

the census that my Daddy 

Correspondent 

is 

had taken in 1930. The 

Jan. 

rsnews4beacon@gmail.com 

5 at Dearborn Hills United 

problem is, I only have about 

fifty plastic tubs with such 

important paperwork hidden 

in them. I mean they are 

everywhere – under beds, in 

cupboards, in the basement, 

you name it. I have labels on 

them but you can’t possibly 

bridge construction and his 

son, Elmer who was 17, was 

a water boy, and Bill Rupp 

worked in the gravel yard. 

Other than that, everyone 

was a farmer. 

The census has been a part 

of life since Bible days. Luke 

Chapter 2 tells about Mary 

and Joseph going to Bethlehem 

for the census. Verse 

1 says “and it came to pass, 

in those days that a decree 

went out to Caesar Augustus 

that all the world should be 

registered.” Verse 2: This 

census first took place when 

Quirinias was governing 

Syria. 

Everyone had to go to their 

own city to be registered. 

(At least we don’t have to do 

that – even though I wouldn’t 

have to go anywhere but Jesse 

would have to go back to 

Kentucky.) 

So Joseph took Mary to 

Bethlehem to be registered, 

Mary was pregnant with Jesus. 

When they got there, no 

room was found in the Inn so 

they stayed in a barn with all 

the cattle and other animals. 

It was there Jesus was born 

and laid in a manger filled 

with straw. I guess that leaves 

me nothing to complain 

about. Can you imagine being 

ready to have a baby, riding a 

donkey all the way from Galilee 

to Bethlehem and then 

giving birth in a barn? Because 

of the census Jesus was 

born in Bethlehem, God’s 

only Son!! What a blessing 

that census brought us!!! 

God Bless. 

Old Friends luncheon set for Jan. 5 

Methodist Church at 11:30. 

Due to the retirement of caterers 

Betty and Patsy Grubbs, we 

will welcome “The Brichlers” 

of Dover. The menu is fried 

chicken, mashed potatoes, 

gravy, green beans, slaw, fried 

biscuits with apple butter, and 

dessert. Reservation and $9 by 

Sunday, Jan. 1, by contacting 

Lois Gellert 812-487-2026 or 

Thelma Stutz 812-637-5569. 

We look forward to Ben and 

Gerri Price’s beautiful songs, dulcimers, 

and of course their jokes. 

We thank Randy Lyness, 

vocalist at DHUMC, for singing 

at the November luncheon. 

His beautiful voice is always 

enjoyed and appreciated. 

Thanks to Linda Lyness for the 

meaningful devotions and to 

Betty and Patsy Grubbs for the 

good food. 

We express our thanks and 

best wishes to Betty and Patsy 

in their well-deserved retirement. 

They provided our luncheons 

with delicious meals for 

several years. They were always 

so kind, willing, and thoughtful 

and will be greatly missed. 

Their retirement doesn’t mean 

they will not continue helping 

the community. Our thanks 

and best wishes for a Happy 

and Blessed Retirement. 

Next luncheon is Feb. 2. 

Sunman-Dearborn FCCLA members attend leadership rally 

East Central HS Members: Rylie Seaver, Ashley Newhouse, Jacob Eberhart, Rachel Rosskopf, John Lake, Danielle 

Gutapfel, Emily Taylor, Katelynn Osman, Jocelyn Hylton, Meredith Struewing, Erin Wilhelm, Jayden Love, 

Hayley Midlam, Shelby Lake 

Sunman Dearborn MS Members: Jill Wilhelm, Adler Schinamon, Kyla Burkhardt, Hayley Lewis, Emma Ravenna, 

Maycey Lewis, Josie Volpenhein, Avery Daniels, Kailyn Lobenstein, Maddie Zurweller and Ms. Tammy Corbin 

Recently, several members 

of the East Central High 

School and Sunman Dearborn 

Middle School FCCLA traveled 

to Purdue University in 

West Lafayette, to meet almost 

400 FCCLA members from 

across the state for the 2016 

Indiana FCCLA Fall Leadership 

Rally. Members met in 

the morning to listen to an 

engaging keynote speaker, Dr. 

Spanke from Ball State University 

who spoke about “What 

It Means to Be a Leader.” The 

students really enjoyed his 

informative and motivating 

presentation. 

National FCCLA President, 

Rylie Seaver and National Vice 

President of Development , 

Shelby Lake, both EC students, 

shared their experiences of attending 

the National Executive 

Council meeting in September 

and then gave a report about 

the upcoming events on the 

national level of FCCLA. 

State Officer, Gracie Renfro, 

from West Vigo High School 

shared her experience about 

FCCLA’s Japanese Exchange 

Program, where she spent 6 

weeks this past summer in an 

all-expense paid trip to explore 

the Japanese Culture and Future 

Homemakers of Japan. 

After the morning sessions, 

members broke into groups 

and toured Purdue’s beautiful 

campus. The students enjoyed 

visiting all parts of the large 

campus. After the tours, 

members had a pizza buffet 

for lunch and then broke out 

into youth sessions. The youth 

sessions were taught by the 

Indiana FCCLA State Officers. 

Each session contained a lot of 

information and fun! Members 

were able to learn about STAR 

(Students Taking Action with 

Recognition) events and state 

projects, how to implement the 

FCCLA National Programs in 

their chapters and districts, and 

the traveling opportunities with 

FCCLA. 

Mrs. Brenda Osman and 

Miss Ashley McConnell, teachers 

of Family and Consumer 

Science, advise the East Central 

FCCLA chapter. Ms. Tammy 

Corbin, teacher of Family and 

Consumer Sciences, advises 

the Sunman Dearborn Middle 

School FCCLA chapter. 

Family, Career, and Community 

Leaders of America is 

a national student organization 

that helps young men and 

women become leaders that 

address important personal, 

family, work and societal issues 

through Family and Consumer 

Sciences education. 



By 

Debby 

Stutz 

Community 

Correspondent 

debbystutz.thebeacon@yahoo.com 


S 

BEACON 

PORTS 

SCENE 

By 

Jack 

Zoller 

beaconsports 

@live.com 

OA student-athletes 

ready for the big stage 

Oldenburg Academy 

congratulates the following 

students who signed letters of 

intent to participate in college 

athletic programs beginning 

in 2017. 

Curtis Eckstein, son of 

Dave and Judy Eckstein of 

Oldenburg, By will run cross 

country at Maxine Purdue University. 

Benjamin 

Klump 

Kinker, son of 

Gus and Community Nancy Kinker of 

Greensburg Correspondent will play basketball 

at The United States Military 

Academy, West Point. 

axineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

OA principal and athletic 

director Brian McFee stated, 

“Both Ben and Curtis reflect 

what we expect from our student 

athletes. They are great 

representatives of the school, 

academically high achieving 

Benjamin Kinker, son of Gus 

and Nancy Kinker of Greensburg 

(left) will play basketball at The 

United States Military Academy, 

West Point, and Curtis Eckstein, 

son of Dave and Judy Eckstein 

of Oldenburg (right) will run cross 

country at Purdue University. (Photo 

by Jonathan Maple) 

students and top tier athletes.” 

Congratulations to both 

Curtis and Benjamin, as well 

as their families, on their next 

impressive high school careers, 

and best of luck on their step 

in their academic and athletic 

journeys. 

Trojans’ title 

hopes dashed 

The East Central Trojans 

have long remained a powerhouse 

name in the Indiana 

High School Football scene, 

and their 2016 season was 

no different. Coming off a 

heartbreaking State Championship 

loss to close out the 2015 

season, the Trojans entered this 

season with high hopes, and 

even higher expectations. 

Coach Justin Roden had his 

team prepared and focused, 

and their hard work in the 

off season showed from the 

first snap of the season. Week 

in and week out, the Trojans 

dominated opponents both 

at home and away, losing just 

two regular season games to La 

Salle and Indianapolis Bishop 

Chatard, respectively. Despite 

the two losses, a Trojans’ 

mid-season five game winning 

streak helped put the team 

in strong position for a deep 

tournament run come October. 

East Central looked like a 

force to be reckoned with, entering 

the state tournament as 

favorites set to return to Lucas 

Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for 

another State Championship 

run for the second year in a 

row. With blowout wins against 

Shelbyville and Seymour, as 

well as strong showings against 

Franklin County and Evansville 

Reitz, the first four rounds of 

the tournament were a breeze 

for the Trojans. 

Unfortunately, the teams’ 

title hopes came to an end after 

they played host to the Roncalli 

Rebels. Both teams came out 

of the gate firing and set the 

stage for an impressive showing. 

The first half featured the 

Trojans and Rebels trading 

scores after Roncalli struck 

first with an early touchdown. 

The Trojans were finally able 

to pull ahead late in the second 

quarter when Quarterback 

Alex Maxwell scampered on a 

QB keeper for a 60-yard score 

to put the Trojans up 21-14 

going into the half. 

Unfortunately, the Trojans 

high-powered offense did 

not return to the field as they 

emerged for the second half 

of the game. Both teams held 

each other scoreless in the 

third quarter, setting the stage 

for a Roncalli comeback in the 

fourth. The Rebels quickly tied 

the game on a touchdown run 

The Lawrenceburg student section looks on as the Tigers fall to Fort Wayne 

Concordia Lutheran56-14. 

with 10:37 left on the clock, 

erasing the 7 point Trojan 

lead once and for all. The two 

teams traded punts and empty 

drives, ultimately leaving Roncalli 

with the ball, driving down 

the field. As the clock ticked 

down and showed just 00:02 

seconds remaining, Roncalli 

kicker Patrick Sandler lined 

up and drilled home the game 

winning field goal, sending the 

Trojans home with a final score 

of 24-21. 

Though the Trojans didn’t 

make their return to the State 

Championship game in Indianapolis, 

the team certainly 

has much to be proud of after 

their deep tournament run. 

The team remains poised to 

return to the gridiron next fall 

and continue their dominance. 

Hopefully next time, they’ll 

emerge as state champions. 

The Roncalli Rebels remain 

undefeated and will take on 

Northwood High School. 

Thank you to ECHS Football 

Program Assistant Stewart 

Durham for the statistics and 

scoring information from the 

East Central vs. Roncalli game. 

Tigers’ roar silenced 

in title game 

The 13-1 Lawrenceburg Tigers 

travelled up I-74 to Indianapolis 

and took the field under 

the bright lights at Lucas Oil 

Stadium for the Class 3A State 

Championship. Taking on 12-2 

Fort Wayne Concordia, the 

Tigers’ were seeking their first 

State Championship in 31 years, 

and entered the game ready to 

bring a championship trophy 

back to southeastern Indiana. 

Throughout the season the 

No. 32 ranked Tigers laid claim 

to a high powered offense and 

vaunted defense, giving teams 

headaches on both sides of the 

ball. This game, unfortunately, 

that same Lawrenceburg brand 

of football was not on display as 

the Cadets steamrolled the Tigers 

56-14 to win their first state 

championship in school history. 

No. 7 Concordia was all over 

the Tigers from the opening 

kickoff, putting up four scores 

in the first quarter, including a 

Senior QB Reid Strobl (15) leads 

the Tigers onto Lucas Oil Stadium 

for the Class 3A State Championship 

game. 

40, 62, 32, and 18 yard scores, 

respectively. The Cadets could 

seemingly not be stopped, as 

their offense managed to finish 

the day with record numbers 

across the board. Senior quarterback 

Peter Morrison alone 

had a career day, throwing for a 

3A finals record 376 yards and 

breaking the overall finals record 

for passing touchdowns (six). 

His 319 yards at halftime broke 

the previous record of 279 first 

half yards, as he led the Cadets 

to a record 614 yards of offense. 

Fort Wayne Concordia led 

the Tigers 35-0 at the half, 

and at one time their lead 

stretched to 49-0. Lawrenceburg 

was able to salvage some 

of the game as they punched 

in two scores late in the fourth 

quarter, thanks to a three-yard 

Hunter Privett goal line run 

and junior Jonah Rolfes on a 

37-yard scamper. 

The Cadets bottled up star 

running back Austin Bowling, 

who entered the game with 

3,003 yards and 52 touchdowns, 

holding him to only 

154 yards and no scores on 

the game. Though not his best 

performance of the season, 

Bowling’s season stats rank as 

the sixth-best single-season 

performance in state history. 

Congratulations to the entire 

Tiger team on their fantastic 

year. Despite the heartbreaking 

end to the season, the team 

finished the year with an impressive 

13-2 record and Coach 

Ryan Knigga has his team set 

up and looking forward to an 

annual visit to Indianapolis as 

they will look to build on their 

hard work this year and return 

as state champions in 2017. 

Girl Scout Troop 49451 of 

6-7th graders led by Sally 

Bertram took The Beacon to 

Hocking Hills. 

B 

eacon 

Vacation 

Mike and Debby Elliott of Hidden Valley on 18-day trip to South America and the Falkland Islands. 

TAKE YOUR BEACON 

ON VACATION 

If business or pleasure takes you out-of-town, take 

your hometown newspaper along for the trip. 

Send your photo, displaying the Beacon, to 

brightbeacon1@comcast.net. Please include where 

you live. It’s interesting to see how well-traveled 

our readers are! 

Eleven members of Boy Scout Troop 693 of Bright/Logan spent a week at the Florida Sea Base High 

Adventure camp. In front: Jacob Yocum. 2nd row: Kenny Rahm, Tommy Robison, Matt O'Hearn, Christian 

Smallwood, Eric Smallwood, Jenny Merkt. 3rd row: Ray Merkt, John Pelzel and Brennon Huguenard. Attending 

but not pictured: Drew Harden. 

Shirley Craig of Sunman enjoyed a long weekend in Pigeon Forge, 

Tenn. with family. 

Kathy, Emil and Anya Polito, Hidden Valley Lake, in Tokyo, Japan. 

This was taken in front of the Kennin-ji Temple. They went to Tokyo, 

Kyoto, and Rabbit Island near Hiroshima. 

January/ February in Dearborn County, Southeast Indiana...the Perfect Place to Play! 

Offer Expires Jan. 31, 2017 

Happy Holidays from Beacon Orthopaedics 

As the Holiday Season approaches we would like to say Thank you, 

It is our pleasure to care for your family and their orthopaedic needs. 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Dr. David Argo, Joe Ehrhard, PA-C 

Daniele, Amanda, Jamie and Jami 

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 

Dr. Argo is fellowship trained and 

board certified in orthopaedic surgery 

and sports medicine. He is the team 

physician for East Central High 

School, Lawrenceburg High School, 

Oak Hills High School and The College 

of Mt. St. Joseph. Dr. Argo sees 

patients at the Beacon West, Batesville 

and Lawrenceburg locations, also 

providing a Saturday sports injury 

clinic for your convenience. 

www.doctorargo.com 

Call today for an appointment 

513-354-3700 

6480 Harrison Ave 

Cincinnati, OH 

605 Wilson Creek Rd. 

Lawrenceburg, IN 

1360 E. SR 46 

Batesville, IN 

December 1 - January 22 – Winter Wonderland 

Ice Skating - Enjoy ice skating under the pavilion 

at Todd Creech Park (near pool) on Tate Street in 

Lawrenceburg. Admission: $5.00/Adults; $3.00/Age 

12 and under. Lawrenceburg residents FREE with 

proof of residency. Season passes available at $25.00 

for an individual or $40.00 for a family. 

Ice Rink Hours: 

Tuesday - Thursday –– 4:00 - 8:00pm 

Friday –– 4:00 - 9:00pm 

Saturday –– Noon - 9:00pm 

Sunday –– Noon - 8:00pm 

Closed Mondays 

Christmas Break Schedule: 

December 21 - January 2 

Noon - 9:00pm 

Except Christmas Eve –– Noon - 3:00pm 

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 

New Year’s Eve –– Noon - 6:00pm 

For more information, log on to 

www.visitsoutheastindiana.com 

or www.thinklawrenceburg.com 

or call 812-537-4507 or 800-322-8198. 

December 31 - Jan 1 – Senior Dances on Main, 

New Year’s Eve - 6:00 pm - 12:30 am. Aurora Lions 

Club, Second & Main Streets, Aurora. Reservations 

are required and tickets sell quickly. $15.00 or 

$20.00 after October 30. Included are admission, 

dinner, soft drinks, snacks and party favors. Doors 

open at 6PM, dinner at 7PM and Denver Brandt 

and the Wooden Wheels begin to play at 8:30PM. 

Information: 812-926-1100/Main Street Aurora or 

www.aurora.in.us. 

December 31 - Jan 1 – New Year’s Eve at Perfect 

North Slopes - 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. 19074 Perfect 

Lane, Lawrenceburg. Admission charged to ski, 

snowboard or snow tube until 1AM. DJ in the lodge, 

party favors, torchlight parade and fireworks at 

midnight. Information: 812 537-3754 or 

www.perfectnorth.com. 

January 1 – New Year’s Day 

January 8 -10 – Special Olympics Winter 

Games - Special Olympics held annually at Perfect 

North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, 

Indiana. Athletes participate in alpine skiing, 

snowboarding and snowshoeing. Information: 

Greg Townsend/Dearborn County Coordinator at 

gregoryltownsend@yahoo.com or 812 537-3754/ 

Perfect North Slopes. 

February 11 – Senior Dances on Main - 7:00 

pm - 10:30 pm. Aurora Lion’s Club, Second & Main 

Streets, Aurora. Doors open at 6PM. This community 

event is for seniors and anyone interested in having 

a night out in Historic Downtown Aurora. Dinner 

is served by the Lions, with all proceeds going to 

Relay for Life of Dearborn & Ohio counties. $5.00 

admission. Information: 812 926-1100/Main Street 

Aurora or www.aurora.in.us. 

Dearborn County Convention, Visitor and Tourism Bureau 

320 Walnut St. • Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 

1-800-322-8198 or www.VisitSoutheastIndiana.com 




BRIGHT/ 

SUGAR RIDGE 

By 

Debby 

Stutz 

Community 

Correspondent 

debbystutz@hotmail.com 

I would like to take the opportunity 

to congratulate Danielle 

Sykes and Zach Lieb 

on their recent engagement. 

Danielle is the daughter of (the 

late) Danny and Sandy Sykes. 

Zach is the son of Barb and 

Jeff Lieb. Both families are 

long-time friends of ours and 

Don and I are very excited to 

hear the great news. 

Sugar Ridge residents held 

their 8th annual community 

party at the Sugar Ridge Event 

Center on Oct. 29. John 

Schneller and Suzanne 

Warner were presented with 

the "Good Neighbor Award." 

Everyone enjoyed the evening. 

Money CAN Buy You Happiness 

O 

ur 

John Schneller and Suzanne Warner 

were presented with the "Good 

Neighbor Award.” 

Bill Yelton dressed up as Uncle 

Sam and declared himself 

"Mayor of Sugar Ridge." Special 

thanks to Rick Murphy, 

Bill Rasmussen, Marsha and 

Denny Mercurio, and Kim 

Martin for organizing the 

event. 

Don and I would like to 

thank everyone for an amazing 

year at the winery. It’s so 

much fun to watch people 

enjoy our wine weekend after 

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Money can’t buy 

happiness.” In life, we have all found this phrase to be 

true on a number of occasions. However, when you try 

to say this quote to someone who doesn’t have two 

nickels to rub together, it certainly takes on a different 

connotation. Elizabeth Dunn, Professor of Psychology 

at the University of British Columbia, and Michael 

Norton, Professor of Marketing at the Harvard business 

school, coauthored Happy Money. In their book, they 

challenge the belief that money can’t buy happiness. 

I’d like to share their thoughts with you this month. 

Dunn and Norton’s research showed that most 

people believed that if their income were to double, 

their happiness would do the same. For example, 

if one’s annual salary was $25,000 and then they 

received an increase to $50,000, their happiness 

would also double. However, their findings showed 

the holidays with wine from 

At The Barn Winery. Please 

remember that the winery is 

a retirement gig for us, so we 

will be closed January, February 

and March. April 1 is the 

4th Grand Opening for At The 

Barn Winery. We will be in 

P 

Wland, Amanda 

hat'sMcCarty and “Feeding the Hungry”. A truly Our People 

and 

FOCUS 

out and 

ON 

around town during 

the winter, so if you have 

Chase Caldwell, Happening Steven Inand 

wonderful community Mevent. 

in the 

weekend. We get that warm, 

HOTOGRAPHY 

Cathy Etter, 

fuzzy feeling when we think of a wine emergency, please call Jackson 

Larry Campbell, 

Kevin Garvey, Brian family of Mary Ann Beetz, 

Heartfelt condolences to the 

ILITARY 

how many homes will celebrate us and we will get you through Herzog, Township 

Victoria Alering, 91 who passed Friday, Nov. 4. 

the cold winter months! Have Wallace Hill, Christopher 

W 

a wine-derful By 

By 

She leaves her loving family: 

hat's 

Christmas and and Susan Glynn, Connie 

New Year. Cindy 

Terry and Andrew (Shirley) of Sunman, 

(See At the Barn Teresa Preston, Webb 

Happening In 

William and John (Kathy) of Sunman, 

Winery Jasper- ad on Page 5.) 

beavers. They have built an 

Kate Maurer, Matthew and 

ST. LEON 

Parisey 

Community Mary Ellen Thome of Cincinnati, 

Kay (Joe) Rehage of St. 

impressive dam on Tanner’s 

Lori Goetzinger. Correspondent 

By Creek off of Kaiser Drive. 

If there is anything HVL Leon, Paula (Jessie) Cuellar Donna 

HIDDEN 

Beavers build their dams 5-6 

W 

residents would like to share in of St. Leon, and Joan Brewer 

hat's 

conniewebb.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

Davidsonfeet high and want the water to 

Happening VALLEY In LAKE The Beacon, please email me at of Dover. She also leaves 

be 2-3 feet so that they can still 

kjohnson.thebeacon@yahoo. 

Community 

HIDDEN 

W 

17 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren 

and 3 great-great 

use their underwater entrance 

By 

com. Happy hat's Holidays! 

Correspondent 

VALLEY LAKE 

when the ice forms. 

Korry 

Happening In grandchildren. 

Although this is a pretty 

By 

Johnson 

DOVER Mary Ann is preceded donnadavidson.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

in death 

amazing creation by the colony, 

Elizabeth Community 

by her parents, her husband, 

Isom 

it also poses problems for the 

Correspondent 

By 

Andrew, Sr., Wgrandsons Chris 

hat's 

surrounding areas. Sometimes 

Ray 

Community 

and Patrick, Sisters: Ruth 

Johnson 

Happening In flooding happens behind the 

Correspondent 

Beetz, Muriel Long, Ginny 

kjohnson.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

BRIGHT 

dam or when the dam bursts. it 

Community Spencer, Brothers: Joe Ruwe, 

Happy Holidays everyone! 

can also cause clogging to culverts. 

The beaver population 

Correspondent Ted Ruwe, and Tom Ruwe. 

hvlnews@yahoo.com I hope you’re all enjoying the 

Mary Ann & Andy were married 

for 51 plus years. A city Stutz 

By 

hustle and bustle of this festive 

Debby in our area has rebounded so, 

W 

season. The Children’s Halloween 

rayjohnson.thebeacon@etczone.com 

even when this dam is blown, 

girl married a farmer. She 

hat's 

Walk had a wonderful 

they will certainly find another 

Hoping everyone has had an loved the farm. Two families Community 

Happening turnout of 350 Inkids trick or 

W 

stream on which to build. 

opportunity to Correspondent 

hat's enjoy the lovely grew up on the farm: two 

treating SUNMAN down Longview Drive. 

The story of this family’s 

fall weather and Happening experience In brothers married two sisters, 

Once again, the weather was 

hard work in preparing their 

much Joy in Life. I spoke with forming a farming debbystutz.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

partnership 

amazing! We had two surprise 

YORKVILLE 

home for the winter compares 

my aunt and uncle, Russell and 13 children. She loved 

guests for By the kids (and adults), 

to many of us getting ready 

and Leona McCann 

Cincinnati Jenny Reds Rosie Red and 

By and they her Nursing career of over 50 

for the upcoming holidays. 

Gapper! The 

Fritsch 

were telling me about Amanda a nice years. There were many stories 

HVL Children’s 

We work tirelessly decorating 

getaway they enjoyed (Wells) in Gatlinburg, 

Tennessee. They made Mary Ann loved the most was 

about that career. The thing 

S 

Activity Committee couldn’t 

BEACON 

Harper 

our homes, preparing family 

have pulled off this event with- 

G 

recipes, In the making sure everything 

Community Correspondent 

the trip with other members PORTS 

sistersugly.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

Community of spending time with her family. 

Any opportunity she got OOD OLD 

looks perfect, dressing up our 

their family. I have Correspondent 

never been 

SCENEchildren for the Christmas card 

to Gatlinburg, but may add it to spend time with her kids or 

aharper@beaconortho.com 

photo, DAYS buying the perfect gifts 

to my bucket list. 

grandkids; she was packed and 

for everyone. We get so busy 

At this time of year, many ready to go. She was always By preparing that sometimes we 

GRAPE Pof us find a deeper sense of planning a birthday party, an Jack forget 

By 

to stop and enjoy the 

FROM THE 

SENSE 

giving and gratitude within engagement party, or a holiday 

party. She will be dearly beaconsports fect (Hurley) gift that God gave us when 

Zollermoment Jeanie and cherish the per- 

our lives. UBLISHER 

Recently, Bob and 

Mary Gaynor, experienced missed. 

@live.com 

he sent Smith his son to Earth. 

a “pay it forward” encounter. Merry Christmas and Happy 

By 

Another thought about the 

Howard 

They were dining at Frisch’s in New Year!! 

By 

jeaniesmith10@gmail.com beaver dam is when the spring 

Hewitt 

Celeste 

rains come and wash the beaver’s 

home away, it is no Plonger 

www.redforme.blogspot.com 

a home but once again sticks 

Calvitto 

and rocks and mud. When 

hat's 

out all of our kind volunteers 

to make it a success, THANK 

YOU! Jan. 1 is HVL’s annual 

New Year’s Day Polar Bear 

Dip and Dog Parade at the 

Beach starting at 11:30 AM. 

Come join the fun to start off 

2017! Civic Club Card Nights 

for 2017 are: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, 

March 11, April 8. We play 

Euchre so bring snacks to 

share, BYOB, and $5 to play! 

Contact Matt Harrison with 

questions, 513-532-0823. 

January birthdays: Randy 

Isom, Ashley Ross, Sarah 

O’Connor, Andrea Stroud, 

Linda Casper, Amanda 

Hibbard, Melissa Sundbye, 

Jessica Bishop, KC Ward, 

Kellyn Burke, Cole Knigga, 

Tom Irwin, Linda Irwin 

and Cori Kahle, McCanna 

Haines. 

Welcome New Homeowners! 

Darryl and Shannon Gar- 

W 

Communities 

Bill Yelton dressed up as Uncle Sam 


In the 

Town of 

West Harrison 

By 

Christina 

Swafford 

Community 

Correspondent 

cswaffordbeacon@aol.com 

that this increase was only 

attributable to a mere 9% 

increase in their happiness. 

They also found that once 

someone reaches around 

$75,000 of annual income, 

there was no potential 

for an increase in their 

happiness. The research 

didn’t stop there. They went 

on to ask, “If earning more 

doesn’t buy a significant 

amount of happiness, 

is there another way 

happiness can be bought?” 

A famous quote from Winston Churchill provides 

great insight to their question. “We make a living 

“...research showed that 

the greatest amount of 

happiness was purchased by 

those who chose to invest in 

others or a cause in which 

one believes in strongly!” 

— Roger Ford 

by what we get. We make a life by what we give,” 

says Churchill. 

Interestingly enough, the research showed that the 

greatest amount of happiness was purchased by those 

who chose to invest in others or a cause in which one 


will have here in Indiana and 

will survive when spring arrives. 

Did you know we have a 

candy business on Industrial 

Park just off of Route 50 in 

Greendale? I did not know 

anything about this candy 

company, but about two years 

A beaver dam has appeared on Tanner’s Creek off Kaiser Drive. ago my sister, Linda, who 

lost, helpless and think things lives in Port St. John, Fla., was 

YORKVILLE will never get better. 

here and wanted to shop for 

& GUILFORD I have learned through the some Orange Slices made by 

years that even on your darkest the Queen City Candy Company. 

I couldn’t figure out 

By 

day, even when you’ve lost your 

Amanda 

(Wells) 

spouse or parent, even when where any candy company 

Harper your child make decisions that was in this area. Linda said, 

you can’t fix for them, God is “but I bought some last year 

Community always there, and joy comes in when I was here. I have to 

Correspondent 

the morning if you let it. Take take some back to Florida, it 


your time to grieve, let your was so good”. So we went 

friends and family help you to Big Lots in Harrison and 

A new family has made through the tough spots but finally found some Orange 

residence outside of Guilford. keep building. 

Slices. I turned the candy 

They have worked tirelessly Life is not easy but if we over and sure enough it read 

on their new home on Tanners 

Creek, finding the perfect on through the lows, life is a Candy Company, Lawrence- 

truly enjoy the highs and hold “made by the Queen City 

location and even built a lake beautiful thing. 

burg, Indiana.” 

in their back yard. This family As you approach Christmas Getting ready for the Christmas 

holidays does give us a lot 

knows the value of working this year take a moment to 

together to get the job done. reflect on your own family, to get done. Hopefully our 

The new residents are members 

of a colony or family of eldest members as you do the inside and all outside decora- 

show as much love to your decorations are all in place 

youngest. As we age, we realize 

that what the Grinch said I keep working on everything 

tions are finished by this time. 

was very true, “Maybe Christmas 

doesn’t come from a store, right. I put up a very big 

inside until everything is just 

maybe Christmas perhaps Christmas tree which takes 

means a little bit more.” Look me about three days to decorate. 

It is just that I am getting 

deeper this year, take it all in, 

savor the moment and know older or maybe I take too many 

that love is what’s in the room breaks, but it always turns into 

with you at Christmas when a very pretty tree. Some people 

you stop opening presents and really decorate with a lot of 

just listen. 

outside lights and decorations. 

It is very interesting and 

Merry Christmas from my 

family to yours! 

enjoyable to drive around and 

I would also like to mention 

a couple of birthdays; my ing. You make our Christmas 

see everything all lit and glow- 

son Justin will be 12 on Dec. bright. Thanks! 

12, Obie Wells turned 60 Watching our little greatgrandchildren 

have fun open- 

in November. He celebrated 

with friends and family. Also ing presents will be the most 

Sharon Castle has a birthday fun and furnish many laughs. 

coming up on Dec. 29. Happy My favorite thing is trying to 

Birthday to these and anyone 

else that has a December open their presents, just to get 

watch everyone’s face as they 

Birthday. 

a glimpse of their reaction, is 

If you have something to it a smile, a frown, or are they 

Wshare please let me know aharper@beaconortho.com. 

We want to send our thanks 

thinking what is this? 

W 

hat's 

hat's 

Happening In to the Bright Lions Club. Happening They In 

LOGAN 

do a great job with the Milan Santa 

Claus visit with treats and pictures 

for all the children. What 

By 

By 

Myrtle 

a fun time! 

Susan 

White 

I have a correction from last Cottingham 

month’s article. I thought it 

Community 

Community 

Correspondent 

wasn’t quite right when I wrote 

Correspondent 

it, but my sister and brother in 

law, Joyce and Julius, celebrated 

65 years of scottingham@frontier.com 

marriage instead 

myrtlewhite.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

myrtle.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

Greetings everyone! What of 60. So keep going, guys! 

W W 

a busy, wonderful time of the WHave a very 

hat's 

Merry Christmas. 

God Happening Bless. In 

hat's 

hat's 

Happening In 

year FOCUS that will Happening ON end soon. We Indid 

W 

HOTOGRAPHY 

get to enjoy some AURORA wonderful 

Jackson MOORES HILL 

Happening things happen In in our lives that temperatures for fall weather Please send news! 

JACKSON Township TWP. 

blow them completely apart, 

By 

DILLSBORO 

this year. Seventy degrees 

By 

was 

do we regroup and rebuild? great with plenty of 

Linda 

By Fred sunshine. 

By 

Ickenroth 

The beavers can rebuild their It makes us want to Schmits skip snow 

Connie 

Cindy 

main dams By 

Webb 

overnight. People fall and zero temperatures this 

Community 

Paul 

Jasper- 

By 

Community 

don’t bounce back quite that 

Correspondent 

Filter & 

winter. But we will Correspondent deal with 

Maxine 

Parisey 

Community 

Klump quickly. They Marysometimes feel whatever kind of weather we 

Correspondent 

Lou 

MHnews.beacon@gmail.com 

Community 

Powers 

W 


hat's 

Correspondent 


Happening In 



W 

Jackson Community WCorrespon- 

dent Connie Webb hat's will be back next 

HIDDEN 

W 

hat's 

hat's 

maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

Happening In 

VALLEY LAKE Happening In month. Send 

Happening 

your news to conniewebb.thebeacon@yahoo.com. 

MANCHESTER 

GREENDALE 

In 

What's Happening 

By 

DOVER 

In the 

Elizabeth 

By 

Isom 

WhitewaterTw 

By 

By Shirley 

Christina 

Ray Seitz 

p Franklin 

Community Poth 

Johnson 

Correspondent 

Community 

By 

Community 


Linda 

Correspondent 

Hall 

Correspondent 

hvlnews@yahoo.com 

Harrison, and when it came to 

paying their bill, were told that 

someone had already paid for 

their meal. They were grateful 

of someone’s kind gesture. 

Bob and Mary were even more 

stunned when it happened a 

second time, shortly after the 

first time. 

As I write this article, the 

Third Annual Gobble Wobble 

5K Run/Walk is only a few 

days away. The enthusiastic 

committee is busy preparing 

for a tremendous event. 

So far, over 1000 have preregistered 

for the race. I will 

include a follow-up of the 

event in the next issue. It is 

looking like we will surpass the 

fundraising amount by leaps 

and bounds over last year. The 

proceeds support the North 

Dearborn and Sunman Food 

Pantries. This year’s T-shirt 

slogan is Huffin’ for Stuffin’ 

believes in strongly! Simply stated, yes, happiness can 

be bought. Although, happiness can be bought, they 

noted that there are only a handful of items that can 

be purchased that will create happiness. 

At Conservative Financial Solutions, we hear it all the 

time, and especially at Christmas time, “It’s better 

to give than it is to receive.” Think about your own 

experiences. Does this ring true in your own life? It 

does in mine. So even after the tree has been boxed 

up, and all the lights have been put away for the 

season, let’s continue investing in others to purchase 

more happiness! 

From our family at Conservative Financial Solutions 

to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a 

Happy New Year! 

Conservative Financial Solutions | Roger L. Ford 

10403 Harrison Ave. | Harrison, OH 45030 

513.367.1113 | ConservativeFinancialSolutions.com 

www.lpld.lib.in.us 

No part of this communication should be construed as an offer to buy or sell any security or provide 

investment advice or recommendation. Securities offered through GF Investment Services, LLC, Member 

FINRA/SIPC, 501 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 106, Sarasota, FL 34232. (941) 441-1902. Investment 

advisory services offered through Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 

Community 

Correspondent 

whitewaterbeacon@aol.com 

W 


hat's 

Happening In 

SUNMAN 

PAMPERED PETS 

By 

Jenny 

Fritsch 

CERTIFIED GROOMER 

GROOMING SPECIALIST 

SMALL CLIENTELE FOR BEST RESULTS 



CALL 513-374-9231 MAUREEN 

1st Visit 10% Discount 

Specializing in Yorkies, GRAPE Shih Tzu’s, Lhasa’s, 

Smaller Terrier Breeds and SENSE 

Other Small Dogs 

BOARDING AVAILABLE 

seitz.shirley@yahoo.com 


W 

What's 

hat's 

Happening In 

Happening In 

FROM THE 

P UBLISHER 

RISING SUN 

YORKVILLE 

M 

W 

Our People 

in the 

ILITARY 

donnadavidson.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

W 

hat's 

Happening In 

BRIGHT 

By 

IF YOU LIKE THE BEACON…PLEASE Howard SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS, AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON. THANK YOU! 

By 

Hewitt 

Celeste 

Calvitto 


What's Happening 

In the 

Town of 

O 

ur Communities 

By 

By Tracy 

Amanda (Aylor) 

(Wells) Russell 

Harper 

Community 


Correspondent 



W GREENDALE 

1946gjc@gmail.com 

By 

Gloria 

Carter 

Community 

Correspondent 

Halloween and Thanksgiving 

are things of the past and we are 

gearing up for Christmas shopping 

and tree hunting. When 

this article comes out I will have, 

according to my husband, circled 

the tree farm several times 

looking for the perfect tree. 

He says I usually go back and 

get the first tree I picked at the 

beginning of our venture. We 

have chopped down our own 

tree ever since we have moved 

back to Greendale. It is hard to 

believe it has been 48 trees ago 

that we have continued this tradition 

through rain, sleet, snow 

and even warm weather. 

I can’t believe I am talking 

about Christmas. Greendale 

announced starting Nov. 1 that 

pool passes can be purchased 

for gifts for the 2017 season 

-- $50 for residents and $80 for 

non-residents. They make nice 

gifts for teenagers. 

I know Halloween is over 

but I have to acknowledge 

Grant and Edna Hughes’ 

Halloween display. Their home 

is on Ridge across from the 

Greendale utility building. Lots 

of work went into decorating 

of their front yard. Loved the 

blow up inflated characters. 

Good job to the Hughes family! 

Meet Ren, a 6-month-old 

S 

hat's 

Happening In 

ST. LEON 

By 

Debby 

Stutz 

By 

Donna 

Davidson 

Community 

Correspondent 


Alaskan malamute ‘Ren’ is featured 

on a calendar. 

Alaskan malamute in the 

picture with this column. His 

owners are Stephanie and 

Bradley Putnam of Greendale. 

Ren’s picture is featured 

as the July star on Pet Valu’s 

2017 calendar. Proceeds from 

the sale of the calendar will be 

donated to groups that prevent 

animal cruelty. 

So glad the elections are 

over. Whatever way you voted, 

whether your candidate won or 

lost , just remember all of us 

have to work together and stay 

united because divided we fall. 

Lawrenceburg’s football 

team went to the state in Indianapolis 

after a nail-biting game. 

Hunter Privett, number 43, of 

Greendale, caught a one-handed 

pass to put Lawrenceburg 

in the lead again with minutes 

left to play. In the end Brownstown 

missed a two-point conversion 

and Lawrenceburg won 

41 to 40. Way to go guys! 

A very special birthday to 

Evan Jung who will be 1 year 

old on Dec. 15, and to Don 

Rowland on Dec. 27. 

Thank you to all Beacon 

Readers who enjoy reading my 

column. Merry Christmas and 

see you all next year. 

Community 

Correspondent 

BEACON 

PORTS 

SCENE 

By 

Jack 

Zoller 

beaconsports 

@live.com

Page 14 THE BEACON January 2017 January 2017 THE BEACON FOCUS ON 

Happening Page 15 In 

HOTOGRAPHY 

Jackson 

Township 

ST. LEON 

By 

Debbie A. 

Zimmer 

Community 

Correspondent 

dazimmer.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

St. Leon held its Historic 

Pole Raising on Saturday, 

Oct. 29. The weather was 

absolutely gorgeous – it was 

warm and sunny for the first 

time in many years. We had 

more than 30 parade entries. 

The hickory pole was 77 feet 

tall and was raised by people 

power alone! Caring First of 

St. Leon provided free blood 

pressure screenings that day. 

Girl Scout Troop 43712 

provided the lunch. Chris and 

Andy Bischoff and Ron Getz 

provided music for everyone’s 

enjoyment. The parade was 

led by Tim and Mary Trabel 

with their steam engine pulling 

the pole to the St. Joseph 

School grounds. The rest of 

the parade proceeded to the St. 

Leon Community Park. The 

35th Indiana Pipes and Drums 

bag pipe group marched in 

the parade and played for the 

flag dedication which was held 

at St. Leon Community Park. 

The flag installation at the park 

was the Eagle Scout project of 

Matt O’Hearn of Boy Scout 

Troop 6931. Joe Schuman 

had the opening prayer with 

the national anthem being 

sung by Sarah Leiker and 

God Bless America sung by 

McKenzi Monday. Everyone 

enjoyed the day! 

Deepest sympathy goes out 

O 

ur 

to the families of Gary Steinmetz, 

Mary Ann Beetz and 

Dorothy Bischoff who recently 

passed. 

January Birthdays– Jan. 3 my 

nephew Nick Fox; Jan. 4 my 

brother Ron Andres and cousin 

Geralyn Brackman; Jan. 5 

Shari Sterwerf; Jan. 6 Todd 

Spade; Jan. 7 Samuel Bulach, 

Bridget Klenke; Jan. 8 my 

nephew Ryan Powell; Jan. 9 

Mary Grace Bischoff, Sandy 

Eckstein, Marvin Good; Jan. 

10 my nephew Cody Haag, 

Carole Ritzi, Gary Schuman, 

John Baumer; Jan. 11 Natalie 

Stenger, Mike Trabel, Chloe 

Wilhelm; Jan. 12 Brenda Zimmer; 

Jan. 13 Emily Stenger, 

Rita Alig; Jan. 14 Vaughn 

Communities 

Matt O'Hearn (on stage) and members of Boy Scout Troop 6931 at St. 

Leon Community Park flag dedication ceremony 

Dave Schwanholt pulling trailer in memory of Albert and Terry Schuman 

with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Albert was the 

long-time treasurer for the pole raising (both are deceased). 

Fischer, Ryan Long, Mary 

Lou Hilbert; Jan. 15,Tammy 

Bischoff, Georgia Simkins; 

Jan. 16 Tim Wilhelm, Vic 

Bischoff, Daryl Steinmetz; 

Jan. 17 Cliff Bischoff and 

Deb Spade; Jan. 20 Krystle 

Kraus; Jan. 21 Evelyn Hornberger, 

Anna Andres; Jan. 22 

Wally Kraus, Mary Schuman, 

Kathy Stenger, Megan Andres, 

Butch Fox; Jan. 23 Walter 

Schuman; Jan. 24 Theresa 

Horstman; Jan. 27 Jennifer 

Neihaus, my son-in-law Chad 

Barrett. 

Happy Anniversary to my 

sister and brother in law Schere 

and Steve Kramer on Jan. 17 

and Happy Anniversary to 

Carol and Jim Fox on Jan. 18. 

Mary Schuman and Sharon Schuman cutting the hickory pole in Wuestefeld 

Farm's woods (This is Mary's grandparents family farm) 

‘Walter Schuman, Randy, Ted and Eric Stenger. Walter and Ted are 2 

long-time pole-raising committee members. 

Raising of the Hickory Pole 

I would like everyone to 

please keep in mind the real 

reason for the season! Please 

keep our men and women 

serving in the military who are 

away from their families this 

Christmas in your thoughts 

and prayers. Merry Christmas 

and a very Happy New Year 

from my family to yours. 

Get in touch with me with 

any news items for the column 

at dazimmer.thebeacon@ 

yahoo.com. 

Luke Stirn and Josh Baker working 

together to pack the base 

BATESVILLE 

By 

Sue 

Siefert 

Community 

Correspondent 

Sue.Siefert@etczone.com 

A Batesville resident is one 

of two new troopers who 

recently reported for duty at 

the Indiana State Police Post 

in Versailles. 

Trooper 

Trevor 

Tucker, 23, 

is a 2011 

graduate of 

Batesville 

High School. 

Trooper He attended 

Trevor Tucker Indiana 

University- 

Purdue University-Indianapolis 

where he graduated this year 

with a BS in Criminal Justice. 

Trooper Tucker will undergo a 

three-month training with a 

field training officer as part of 

the Indiana State Police FTO 

program pairing him with a 

veteran trooper who will 

additionally train the probationary 

trooper in a real-life 

environment. Upon successfully 

completing the field 

training program, Trooper 

Tucker will receive his own 

police vehicle and begin solo 

patrols and will primarily be 

assigned to Zone 1 of the 

Versailles District, which 

covers Bartholomew and 

Jackson Counties. 

Luke Stirn has been busy 

planning and executing his Eagle 

Scout project to construct 

a labyrinth at Camp Mesty in 

Batesville. The son of Andy 

and Suzy Stirn launched his 

project with his parent’s full 

support and then set out to 

present his project to the St. 

John’s Huntersville Church 

Council where he received 

their approval of his plan. 

To help fund the project, the 

St. John’s Huntersville Church 

member along with Boy Scout 

Troop 634 and his St. John’s 

church family, organized a 

breakfast at the church’s parish 

hall on Sept. 11, and raised 

$2,000, a portion of the funds 

needed to bring the labyrinth 

to reality. 

The determined scout broke 

ground on Oct. 9, and with the 

help of Todd Gigrich of Creative 

Landscapes who procured 

the pavers and supplied the 

heavy equipment and project 

expertise, the labyrinth was 

completed on October 16 th . 

To help fund the remaining 

project expenses, Luke is making 

available pavers that may 

be personalized and made a 

permanent part of the labyrinth. 

For a donation of $50, 

you may include four lines of 

10 characters each engraved 

in a paver to be placed in the 

labyrinth path or border. To 

support Luke’s labyrinth, please 

send your name, address and 

phone number along with your 

inscription information to: 

Suzette.Stirn@gmail.com. 

As we say good-bye to 2016, 

my wish for you is that the 

birth of the Baby Jesus fill your 

heart with peace and joy, and 

may your home be filled with 

the love of family and friends. 

P 

O 

ur Communities 

Luke reflecting on the team’s progress at the end of the day 

W 

By 

Cindy 

Jasper- 

Parisey 

hat's 

Happening In 

HIDDEN 

VALLEY LAKE 

By 

Elizabeth 

Isom 

W 

hat's 

By 

Connie 

Webb 

Community 

Correspondent 


W 

hat's 

Happening In 

DOVER 

By 

Ray 

Community 

Johnson 

Correspondent 

Ellen Bauman recently retired after many years at FCN Bank in Sunman. Community 

Ellen was tricked into thinking a group picture was needed for the bank, Corresponden but 

hvlnews@yahoo.com 

in reality it was used for a puzzle gift for her retirement. From left are Kim 

Calhoun, Ellen Bauman, Mary Ann Walker, Mary Jo Reer, Chrissy Mon- 

W 

tini, Beth Roush, Marilyn Todd, Bonnie MIlls, Sabrina rayjohnson.thebeacon@etczone.com 

Wesseler, Jeanne 

Turner, Bill Craig 

hat's 

and Carla Hacker. 

Happening In 

W 

hat's 

SUNMAN Business of the Year was the 

B&G Dairy Bar. The Bus Happening I 

Driver of the Year was YORKVILL 

Tanya 

By Bischoff and Teacher of the 

Jenny Year was Bonni Cline. By 

Fritsch This year the chamber also Amanda 

recognized the Sunman-area (Wells) 

Harper 

Bicentennial Torch Bearers 

Community Correspondent which included Ed Gindling 


Commun 

and the late Carl Bruns, John Correspon 

The Sunman Area Chamber Campbell and Ginger Hartman. 

A silent 

of Commerce held its Annual 


auction at the 

Chamber dinner on Nov. 4 dinner was held to help fund 

at the Sunman GRAPE Legion. This the Chamber Pscholarship program. 

Thank you to all of the 

year the Chamber FROM THE 

SENSE recognized 

Citizens of the year Warren Chamber members UBLISHER 

who help 

Bruns and Pat Scharf. The make this event a huge sucess! 

By 

Howard 

Hewitt 


W 


In the 

Town of 

West Harrison 

By 

Christina 

Swafford 

Community 

Correspondent 

cswaffordbeacon@aol.com 

By 

Celeste 

Calvitto 

FCCLA members are Hannah Doherty, Rachel Murray, Taylor Wilson, 

Autumn Wert, Jillian Martin, Trinity Lintz, Inga VanMeter, Synthia 

Kern and Kayla Galyen. Not in picture is Sponsor Beth Kaiser. 

FRANKLIN 

COUNTY 

brightbeacon1@comcast.net 

Twenty Franklin County 

FFA Chapter members participated 

in the Area 7 Soils 

Career Development Event 

in September. For the soils 

judging CDE, the participants 

evaluate soil for various properties 

that affect crop production 

and home construction, 

they had to find the slope of 

Front (L to R): Kaitlyn Ball, Katelyn Meyer, Sara Weaver, Devyn Kerr, Jenna Orschell, Destiny Lanham, Shelby 

Kolb, Grayce Knapp, Gracie Wilson, Heather Stenger, Angela Doherty. Back (L to R): Nate Frondorf, Austin 

Volk, Isaac Selm, Austin Herrmann, Ben Ball, Abrey Losekamp, Andrew Herrmann, Spencer Meier, Daniel 

Fledderman. 

the ground, figure what type of 

soil it is, and much more. 

The top 5 Franklin County 

FFA members along with their 

individual placing (out of 135 

participants) for the contest are 

listed: 40th- Ben Ball; 51st- 

Isaac Selm; 69th- Andrew 

Herrmann; 72nd- Shelby 

Happy Holidays! 

Laudick Trucking 

8840 E. County Rd. 1000 N. 

Sunman, IN 47041 

812-623-3070 

Now Hiring Drivers and 2nd 

Shift Full-Time Mechanic 

Join our Team! 

812-623-3070 

Kolb; 80th- Abrey Losekamp. 

The top 3 teams for Franklin 

County FFA placed as 

listed out of 36 teams: 18th- 

Andrew Herrmann, Shelby 

Kolb, Heather Stenger, Ben 

Ball; 22nd- Abrey Losekamp, 

Devyn Kerr, Isaac 

Selm; 26th- Daniel Fledderman, 

Spencer Meier, 

Angela Doherty, Jenna 

Orschell. 

Franklin County High 

School FCCLA girls went 

Trick or Treat in October for a 

very good cause. The Family, 

Careers and Community 

Leaders of America collected 

canned goods from the area 

homes. The girls were able to 

collect several hundred can 

goods in grocery bags. All the 

can goods went to SIEOC. 

When some of the people 

who work with the SIEOC 

came to see how many goods 

the community donated, they 

were astonished. Thank you 

FCCLA members and the 

town of Brookville for your 

generosity. 

812-623-8900 fcnbank.com 

McPhersons 

Printing 

957 North Meridian Street • Sunman, Indiana 47041 

(812) 623-2225 • sales@mcphersons.com 

M - F 8 am to 4 pm 

Saturday by appointment 

Closed Sundays 

MCPHERSONS.CARLSONCRAFT.COM 

The Sunman Area 

Chamber of Commerce 

& Our 2016 Event Sponsors 

Would Like to Wish 

You and Yours 

a Warm & Happy 

Holiday Season! 

866-ETC-4YOU 

ETCZONE.COM 



W 

By 

hat's 

Page 16 THE BEACON January 2017 January 2017 

Jeanie 

VALLEY LAKE 

THE Community BEACON 

Happening In 

Community 

Page 17 

By 

DOVER 

hat's 

Happening In 

LOGAN 

By 

Myrtle 

White 

Community 

Correspondent 

W 

O 

ur 

Aurora road upgrades 

City of Aurora Mayor Donnie Hastings Jr, City Manager 

Guinevere Emery and Rick Seaver of Rohe Asphalt Paving 

shared with State Rep. Randy Frye specifics for mill and 

overlay paving projects on Exporting Street, Wilson Creek and 

Sycamore Estates. House Bill 1001, co-authored by Rep. Frye, 

and Senate Bill 67 both passed by the Indiana General Assembly 

and signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence in 2016, make 

available additional funding to local communities for road 

and bridge improvements. The following street projects were 

completed: Exporting St. (US 50 to 4th Street); Buena Vista 

Ave.; Sycamore Estates (US 50 to Taco Bell entrance); Wilson 

Creek (US 50 to County Line); Springdale Ave.; Cochran St.; 

Firehouse Alley. 

hat's 

Happening In 

Milan 

Communities 

Carson Davidson, Cole Bashor, 

Callie Davidson, Elle Rohrer, and 

Slone Bashor went all the way to the 

SD Peewee Football Super Bowl! 

OK, let me hear from you. 

MANCHESTER 

By 

Leona 

Houchens 

Community 

Correspondent 

S 

leona.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

The Indiana Association of 

School Principals (IASP) has 

recognized Janet Platt, Principal 

at Manchester Elementary 

School 

(MES), as the 

2016 District 

Elementary 

Principal of 

the Year 

from IASP 

District 10. 

By Principal District 10 is 

Susan Janet Platt made up of 

Cottingham 

Dearborn, 

Decatur, Fayette, Hancock, 

Community 

Correspondent 

Jennings, Ripley, Rush, Shelby 

and Union Counties. In 

response to the honor, Mrs. 


scottingham@frontier.com Platt says, “I want to thank my 

Aurora Fire chief Jeff Lane recently received the Sagamore of the Walbash colleagues and fellow principals 

WAward, one of Indiana’s most prestigious awards. WPictured here 

hat's 

are son for this recognition. I also want 

Eric, older daughter hat's Sara, Jeff, wife Shana and Abigail. Happening Into thank the faculty, staff, and 

Happening In 

MOORES HILL 

AURORA come. This is the message of 

students at Manchester Elementary 

for making MES the 

Christmas. 

W 

By 

W 

the 

By 

We have completed the 

best and most awesome place 

hat's 

Linda 

hat's 

Fred 

Happening Thanksgiving In Day and remembering 

for what we are thank- 

Milan 

Happening In 

OLD 

Ickenroth 

Schmits LOGAN 

Community 

YS 

ful. Our community expressed MILAN 

Community 

Correspondent 

Correspondent such By ideas before this issue of 

By 

the Beacon. Myrtle Now we turn our 

Susan 

y 

attention White 


to the time for happiness. 

Cottingham 

eanie fschmits405@centurylink.net 

Hurley) 

Community 

Community 

Hi Neighbors! 

We Correspondent are incredibly 

W 

Wfortunate 

Correspondent 

mith This submission of information 

about Happening our neighbors Inwill 

have just exercised a fun- 

to live in a democracy. We hat's 

hat's 

Happening In 


scottingham@frontier.com 

om be very MANCHESTER 

short. 

damental right and have GREENDALE 

a 

An end of a year or period president rather than any other WI am going to reminisce 

W 

of time in our lives By 

By 

can be form of leader enabling us a little about hat's growing up in 

hat's 

disturbing to some 

Shirley Happening In 

Christina but joyous 

to others. It Poth certainly to AURORA have a government of the mas time. MOORES My family lived HILL 

Happening to be strong as Inwe continue Milan, especially at Christ- 

Seitz 

ing Inhas been a different year for people. Listening to each other Community right downtown, just a couple 

most of us, and 

Community 

Correspondent 

Correspondent 

some have and discussing our hopes while blocks from the By main business 

BORO 

By 

Linda 

many different things upon we benefit Fred from constitutional district. In the 50’s and 60’s 

Ickenroth 

which to reflect. There are rights provides Schmits 


direction. So we West Carr Street was a bustling 

By happy acpothmanchester@yahoo.com 

moments, worrisome are truly entering into a future place, and Christmas Community made it 

Paul 

Community 

ones, health concerns, family 

issues and still we can Well that’s Wit except…..Merry window-shopping, but had 

founded on hopeful joy!! 

Correspondent 

Filter & 

Correspondent 

more so. I spent a lot of time 

Mary 

hat's 

Lou see hope for some good to Christmas!!! 

Happening MHnews.beacon@gmail.com 

strict 

Ininstructions from my 

Powers 


parents to stay outside unless I 

RISING SUN 

spondents 

had 

W 

Wbusiness that needed to be 

taken care of inside. 

hat's 

By 

hat's The stores 

Happening In 

Happening In 

Tracy were all lit up and appeared 

(Aylor) bright and cheery. 

MANCHESTER 

GREENDALE The fire 

's Happening 

Russell department hung strings of 

In the 

lights from light post 

By 

Community 

By to light 

aterTw 

Christina 

Correspondent post across the main Shirley streets 

Seitz 

klin 

Poth 

that circled around Milan, 

rsnews4beacon@gmail.com much like neighboring Community Dills- 

Correspondent 

By 

Linda 

Hall 

Community 

Correspondent 

con@aol.com 


Community 

Correspondent 


W 

hat's 

Happening In 

RISING SUN 

By 

Tracy 

(Aylor) 

Russell 

Fourth grader Gracie Van Winkle 

was one of 44 students who made 

Famous Hoosiers come to life at 

Manchester Elementary's Bicentennial 

Celebration. 

Ivan Chipman and Richard Hopper 

were among those honored at 

Manchester Elementary's Veteran's 

Day Program. 

to be a principal!” 

Football season came to a 

close for our second grade 

players amid cheers and tears. 

South Dearborn’s Pee Wee 

Football Superbowl between 

SD and Lawrenceburg ended 

14-28. Manchester students, 

Carson Davidson and Cole 

Bashor, only lost two games 

all season with Callie Davidson, 

Elle Rohrer, and Slone 

Bashor cheering them on. 

Even with a second place title, 

it was a great honor to go to 

the SUPERBOWL! 

The children of Manchester 

did it again! On Nov. 11, young 

and old were brought together 

at Manchester Elementary’s Veteran’s 

Day Program. under the 

direction of Angelina Busha, 

the students said, “Thank-You!” 

through poems, songs, and pictures, 

for all veterans have done 

812.637.2491 or 513.277.9343 RECYCLE 


Community 

Correspondent 

for us in serving our country. 

Two of the oldest veteran’s present 

were Ivan Chipman, who 

served in the Air Force in Korea 

and as back up in Vietnam, and 

Richard Hopper who served 

in the Army in Korea. 

On Nov. 17, families gathered 

at the school to celebrate 

Indiana’s 200th birthday in 

a Bicentennial Celebration. 

Students displayed projects to 

commemorate our state’s great 

heritage. Throughout the main 

hall, fourth grade students created 

a “Famous Hoosier Living 

Wax Museum” that came to life 

with students telling onlookers 

of the lives of people like 

Orville Redenbacher, Wilbur 

Wright, and over 30 other great 

Indianians. Classes could be 

seen singing Happy Birthday to 

Indiana, while over 200 pieces 

of birthday cake were served, 

along with Indiana popcorn. 

Did you know that Indiana is 

the 2nd largest popcorn grower 

in the world with 91,000 acres 

planted in popcorn according 

to Purdue University? 

As the season of giving is 

upon us, sixth grade student 

Cora Minger came up with 

the idea to provide “PJ’s for 

Patients.” Cora visits hospitals 

quite a bit in her fight to 

overcome an abnormal heart 

condition. With the help of 

Student Council, Cora asked 

the students of MES to bring 

in barely used and new pajamas 

to give to sick children who 

live in their PJs at Riley Children’s 

Hospital in Indianapolis. 

The response was overwhelming! 

God Bless the families of 

Manchester for their giving 

hearts, and may all have a 

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 

and A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Milan's main business district on West Carr Street was a busy and cheerful 

place. (Milan Christmas 1959) 

A porch at the corner of Catherine 

and Joseph looks warm and cozy 

for the winter. (Milan Christmas 

Decorating Contest 1959) 

boro still does. They went right 

past our house at the corner of 

Josephine and Faulkner, and 

it was always a time of great 

excitement to watch the lights 

Carolers made by Mike Franklin 

were displayed outside our home 

at the corner of Josephine and 

Faulkner and enjoyed for many 

years. ( Milan Christmas Decorating 

Contest 1959) 

being put up. Some years the 

town had a contest with homes 

receiving an award for those 

selected as the best decorated. 

The Christmas photos accompanying 

this article were taken 

by my father, Mike Franklin, 

in 1959. I’m not sure what the 

winning families received, but I 

believe the rest of the community 

received the best gift in the 

joy and pride we felt for our 

small town as people put forth 

their best efforts for all to 

enjoy. It now seems like it was 

a special, magical time! I hope 

your Christmas this year is also 

magical and will bring happy 

memories for years to come. 

Merry Christmas and Happy 

New Year to all!! 

dens. Aeroponics is a plantcultivation 

technique in which 

the roots hang suspended in 

the air while nutrient solution 

is delivered to them in a fine 

mist. The students are using 

the towers to produce vegetables 

and then enjoying their 

classroom harvest. The first 

graders celebrate their success 

with a salad party and the second 

graders have a vegetable 

smoothie party. The students 

are very involved in the care of 

the towers and enjoy watching 

the plants grow. 

The program was started by 

high school teacher Coleen 

Perfect and primary teacher 

Mary Sampson. The Dearborn 

County Retired Teachers Foundation 

awarded them a grant in 

the spring sponsored by mem- 

W 

Cindy 

Webb 

Happening In 

Jasper- 

G W W 

ST. LEON 

In the 

Parisey hat's 

Community 

hat's 

Happening In 

Correspondent Happening In 

By 

OOD OLD 

LOGAN 

Milan 

Donna 

DAYS 

W 

hat's 


Davidson 

Happening In By 

By 

Community 

HIDDEN Myrtle 

W 

Susan 

Correspondent 

White 

Cottingham 

(Hurley) 

Correspondent 

Correspondent 

donnadavidson.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

Smith 

O 

Elizabeth 

Isom 

By 

W 


scottingham@frontier.com 

hat's 

jeaniesmith10@gmail.com 

Ray 

Community 

Johnson 

Happening In 

Correspondent ur Communities 

W W 

hat's 

BRIGHT 

hat's 

Community 

Happening In 

Happening In 

Correspondent 

W 

hvlnews@yahoo.com ber Jim Pierce. It was used MOORES HILL 

By 

hat's 

AURORA 

to purchase net pots, ph kits, 

Debby 

Happening In 

mineral blends, seedlings, and 

By 

Stutz 

DILLSBORO 

W 


hat's rock wood 

By 

seed starters necessary 

for the garden towers to 

Linda 

Fred 

Ickenroth 

Community 

Happening In Schmits 

W 

Correspondent 

hat's 

By 

be successful. Mr. Pierce along 

Community 

Paul 

SUNMAN 

with Denise Community Kaffenberger of Happening InCorrespondent 

Filter & 

Correspondent 


Mary 

the Dearborn County Retired YORKVILLE 

Lou 

By Teachers visited the school to 


Powers 


Jenny see the towers in operation. 

By 

Fritsch 


The American Cancer Barbara Amanda Wetzler graduated 

from 

“Granny’s home” is now Barbara 


W W 

Society Relay For Life of 

(Wells) 

MHHS hat's in 1975. She Wetzler’s “new” Shome. 

BEACON 

Dearborn 

hat's 

Harper 

& Ohio Counties went on to Ball Happening State, earning In 

Barbara Scherzinger was sworn in by Dearborn Circuit Community Court Judge Correspondent James 

Happening In 

move. John sold 

will hold a free Kick-Off for her four-year 

MANCHESTER 

GREENDALE 

nursing degree. 

PORTS 

it to Bernard 


Community 

D. Humphrey Wto fill the Treasurer vacancy left by the death of longtime 

Metz and wife. They left. 


the annual event on Wednesday, 

Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hospital for five years. By 

She worked Correspondent at Ball Memorial 

public servant Phil Weaver. 

The property had SCENE been empty 

since 2008. A lot of work 

In the 

Lawrenceburg By 


WhitewaterTw 

Event Center, Barb then went to Shirley St. Vincent's 

Hospital in Indianapolis. 

By 

Christina 

LawrencebuRg 

Lawrenceburg. Poth Everyone is invited 

to the Kick-Off Pto learn 

She Community says this 

Jack 

Seitz had to be done on the property. 

Fortunately, many family 

p Franklin 

GRAPE 

brightbeacon1@comcast.net By 

about how Community to help the American 

Cancer 

FROM THE 

members put in a lot of hours 

Correspondent 

On Nov. 8, Barbara Scherz-Lindinger 

was sworn in by Dear- 

SENSE 

was her 

Correspondent 

of help. Barb told us that Zoller a 

Hall 

Society save more UBLISHER greatest flag pole which was built beaconsports by 

lives from cancer. 

experience, 

@live.com 

born Circuit Court Judge 

seitz.shirley@yahoo.com her grandfather still stands. He 

acpothmanchester@yahoo.com The program will highlight 

working in 

James D. Humphrey to fill Community 

By 

raised the flag and didn't take 

how the funds raised in the community 

are used to benefit can- 

the Treasurer vacancy left by 

Correspondent 

Howard 

cardiology. 

W 

By 

it down until his grandson, 

Hewitt 

After years 

the death of longtime whitewaterbeacon@aol.com 

public 

hat's 

cer patients and their families, Celeste 

Barb's brother Bob, returned 

Happening at St. In 

important cancer research and Calvitto 

from Vietnam. Barb said after 

RISING 

Vincent, 

SUN 

she 


the first night in her house, she 

the multitude of services offered Barbara Wetzler went to thought, I AM HOME! 

Jim Pierce Wwith Cathy Uhlman's by the American Cancer Society. 

Tampa. 

By 

This 


Welcome Back, Barb. 

and Mary Sampson's students. In the The event will also honor cancer was in Managed Care. Tracy She See you all next time. 

survivors and caregivers. Guests misses hands-on patient (Aylor) 

Town of 

care 

will have the opportunity to but Telephonic nursing Russell is 

West Harrison register a team for the Relay For where she is today. Barb Community can NEW ALSACE 

By Life event, which will be held do this from home -- her Correspondent 

By 

Christina on Saturday, May 13 at South "new" old home in Moores 

Maxine 

Swafford Dearborn High School. Hill. She rsnews4beacon@gmail.com 

bought her "Granny's 

Klump 

This year's theme is all about home" when she heard it was 

Community board games with the slogan, up for a tax sale. It had been 

Community 

Correspondent 

Correspondent “Game On – The Cure Starts owned by quite a few Wetzlers 

Here!” 

before her. In 1945, Charles 

cswaffordbeacon@aol.com For more information about Wetzler sold it to Marilla and maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

the upcoming kickoff, please Fremont Wetzler. Fremont New Alsace Community 

contact Kathy Toburen at was the father of Charles L. Correspondent Maxine Klump 

812-350-3273, Katharine.Toburen@cancer.org, 

or by visiting (Granny). Granny sold it to your news to maxineklump@ 

Wetzler Sr. and wife Dorothy will be back next month. Send 

www.RelayForLife.org/DearbornOhioCountyIN 

John Rumsey when she had to yahoo.com. 

LHS students Audrey Schwier, Allison 

Mc Dowell, Bradee Goepper, 

Kara Newman, and teacher Colleen DILLSBORO 

Perfect 

servant Phil Weaver. 

Dearborn County Treasurer 

Phil Weaver passed away on 

Oct. 24. “Phil was a dedicated 

public and community servant 

who will be missed. He served 

the citizens of Dearborn 

County for 36 years in the 

capacities of county Treasurer 

and Clerk of Courts. Phil 

was always an upbeat person 

who loved to help in any way 

he could. His absence will be 

felt by so many,” said Lynn 

Deddens, Chairwoman of the 

Dearborn County Republican 

Party. 

On Nov. 7 a caucus was held 

and Barbara Scherzinger of 

Lawrenceburg was appointed 

by her fellow Republicans to 

finish the remainder of Mr. 

Weaver’s term which will end 

in 2016. Since Mr. Weaver was 

up for re-election and was unopposed, 

pursuant to Indiana 

statute, Chairwoman Deddens 

appointed Ms. Scherzinger to 

fill the four year term of office. 

She is a native of Lawrenceburg, 

a mother to two children 

and grandmother to five. She 

has previously served as Dearborn 

County Recorder and 

Dearborn County Treasurer. 

The first and second grade 

students at Lawrenceburg 

Primary School along with 

the aid of a class of Lawrenceburg 

High School 

students are participating in 

the Mission Nutrition/Garden 

Tower Project. They are 

learning the importance of 

vegetables in their daily diet to 

promote good health through 

better food choices. They are 

also learning to farm indoors 

using aeroponic tower gar- 

LISTEN TO SHOWS IN YOUR COUNTY 

COMMUNITIES BY ACCESSING ONE OF 

THESE BROWSER LINKS 

DEARBORN: www.tinyurl.com/Dearborn-9 

OHIO: www.tinyurl.com/Ohio-8 

RIPLEY: www.tinyurl.com/Ripley-8 

By 

Paul 

Filter 

Community 

Correspondent 


Dillsboro Community Correspondent 

Paul Filter will be back next 

month. Send your news to kpfilter@ 

gmail.com. 

Miracle on Main Street 

Final Weekends 

Saturday & Sunday 

December 10, 11, 17 & 18 

1:00—5:00PM 

“Experience the Miracle” 

Aurora, Indiana 

www.aurora.in.us 

FRANKLIN : www.tinyurl.com/Franklin-9 

UNION: www.tinyurl.com/Union-6 

FAYETTE: www.tinyurl.com/Fayette-6 

* * * 

HARRISON , OHIO 

www.tinyurl.com/Harrison-6 

Dearborn County Recycling Center 

Monday-Friday 9-4 Wednesday 9-6 

DearbornCountyRecycles.com 



S 

PORTS 

SCENE 

By 

Jack 

Zoller 

Page 18 

beaconsports 

THE BEACON January 2017 January 2017 THE BEACON Page 19 

@live.com 

of you to read. What a lovely 

and blessed life we lead. 

Recently, as I was scheduling 

By 

an appointment Maxine that needed to 

be 10 weeks in Klump the future, I was 

shocked to learn that would be in 

the week just prior Community to Christmas. 

Correspondent 

Perhaps all this warm weather 

during October and November 

has fooled me into thinking that 

the end of the year holidays were 

months away. Think again-2016 

continues to speed by. So, here 

are 2 family favorites from over 

the years that appear on our 

table most holiday seasons. 

I use the following recipe 

for Brussels Sprouts all year 

long. The recipe appeared in a 

holiday cookbook from some 

30 years ago and we’ve enjoyed 

it since that very first time. 

maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 452 New Alsace 

Perfect for Wedding Receptions, 

Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, 

Reunions, Holidays 

Reasonable rates, nice atmosphere 

Contact Art @ 812-623-2771 or visit 

www.legionpost452indiana.org 

Next euchre parties Jan. 8 & 27 and Feb. 12 

Newly 

remodeled 

rental 

facility! 

Doors open 12 noon • Games begin at 1 • All are invited 

Proudly serving our veterans and the community since WWII 

If you have time, 

compassion and a love 

for children, please 

consider volunteering. 

To find out more, visit us at 

VoiceOfAChild.net or 

call 812-537-8741. 

The Dearborn 

Ohio County Child 

Advocate program 

is looking for 

volunteers to be 

the “Voice of A 

Child”. 

All neglected or 

abused children 

deserve a voice - 

someone to speak up 

for their best interest. 

“To the world you may be one person, 

but to one person you may be the world” 

Brussels Sprouts with 

Balsamic Vinegar 

1 ½ pounds fresh Brussels 

Sprouts 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

2 cloves garlic, sliced 

1 medium onion, sliced thinly 

¼ cup balsamic vinegar 

2 tablespoons butter 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Trim Brussels sprouts and 

cut into half lengthwise if large 

Blanch in boiling water for 

5 minutes and then drain and 

rinse with cold water. Drain 

again. 

Heat skillet over medium 

heat and add oil. Add onion 

and garlic and sauté until onion 

is tender. 

Add blanched Brussels 

sprouts and cook until desired 

doneness. 

Add vinegar and toss. Add 

butter, salt and pepper and toss. 

Years ago, we, along with a 

group of friends had season 

tickets to the Northern 

Kentucky Community 

Symphony. We took turns 

preparing a light dinner before 

the concert in our homes and 

then enjoyed the concert. This 

dessert was a hit and we often 

enjoy it sometime during the 

holiday season. 

Nantucket Cranberry Pie 

Cranberry Layer 

Fresh cranberries to equal 2 

cups chopped berries 

25321 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 

Sundays 10:30 a.m. • 812-637-9900 

Adult Bible Fellowship Wednesdays 7 p.m. 

Pastor Larry Nielsen 

www.integritygospel.church 

Fresh Worship 

Relevant Messages 

Warm Welcome 

Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 

24457 State Line Road, Bright, Indiana 47025 

www.brightchristian.org, (812) 637-3388 

Jeff Stone, Senior Minister 

Love God. Love People. Impact The World. 

Downtown 

Lawrenceburg’s 

Ice Skating Rink 

Nov. 26 - Jan. 22, 2017 

FCCLA Girls’ Night planned 

'East Central FCCLA’s 3rd annual Girls' Night is Jan. 27 

and is open to all Sunman-Dearborn Middle School female 

students. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. 

There are games, delicious food, and inspirational workshops 

that encompass cyber bullying, drug/alcohol awareness, 

healthy relationships, and self-image. Forms for the event 

were sent home and will be will need to be printed, filled out 

by a parent or guardian, and turned in to the SDMS office by 

Dec. 16. 

Tuesday-Thursday – 4:00-8:00pm 

Friday – 4:00-9:00pm 

Saturday – 12:00-9:00pm 

Sunday – 12:00-8:00pm 

Closed Monday 

---------- 

Christmas Break Schedule 

Dec. 21-Jan. 2 – 12:00-9:00pm 

Christmas Eve – 12:00-3:00pm 

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 

New Year’s Eve – 12:00N-6:00pm 

½ cup walnuts 

½ cup sugar 

Butter for greasing the 9inch 

pie plate 

Batter 

1 cup sugar 

1 cup flour 

¼ teaspoon salt 

2 eggs 

3/4 cup butter, melted then 

cooled 

¼ teaspoon almond extract 

Chop cranberries and 

nuts in food processor. Put 

cranberries into bowl and add 

½ cup sugar. Mix then press 

into bottom of 9-inch pie 

plate. 

For batter: Mix 2 eggs, 

the melted butter, flour and 

sugar in medium bowl using a 

spoon. Add salt and almond 

extract. Stir until smooth and 

then pour over the cranberry 

mixture. 

Bake the dessert at 350 

degrees for 40 minutes or until 

toothpick comes out clean. 

Good when served warm with 

whipped cream or whipped 

topping or may be served 

plain. 

Best wishes for a blessed 

Christmas season. 

Admission $5 includes skate rental. No charge to Lawrenceburg 

residents with appropriate proof of residency. For skaters under 18, a 

parental signature will be required on waiver of liability form. 

For more information, call 812-537-4507 

or visit www.ThinkLawrenceburg.com 

Enjoy a live 

Christmas tree 

Too often, we use the same 

terms which have different meanings 

for each of us. Someone 

told me they were purchasing a 

live Christmas tree, and I talked 

about digging the hole and how 

deep it should be planted. They 

stopped me, and said no, they 

were going out to cut a Christmas 

tree. I was assuming that 

a live Christmas tree had roots; 

I was thinking about a tree that 

could be purchased as a balled-in 

burlap tree. They were talking 

about a tree that was alive that 

they were going to a farm to cut. 

Now that we were on the 

same page, I asked: Where are 

you going to get it? How tall 

a tree are you looking for? Do 

you have a way to haul it? Then 

I try to add insight so they have 

a good experience. If you purchase 

a tree that has been cut 

for more than six to eight hours, 

cut a half inch or so off the 

butt end before placing it in the 

stand. When they are cut ahead 

of the purchase, the end seals 

over and will not uptake water 

and you get to experience the 

early dropping of needles inside 

the house. If you buy a tree, 

but don’t plan to set it up for a 

few days, store it in a cool location 

out of the wind and sun. 

The stand must hold an ample 

supply of water, at least one 

quart for each inch of stem diameter. 

Keep filling it using cool 

water. Larger trees obviously 

require more water and a larger, 

heavy-duty stand. A seven-foot 

tree may easily use two quarts of 

water daily the first week. Trees 

take a lot of water the first week 

or two, then slow down. If the 

tree runs out of water, it loses 

its ability to take-up water and 

starts to dry out. Then you must 

take the tree down and make 

a fresh cut on the base of the 

stem. It’s easier for me to check 

the water each day, usually twice 

each day, for the first week. 

Before I went on my way, 

I had to go back to my first 

thought bringing in a balled-in 

burlap tree, cautioning them 

that it requires a lot of advance 

preparation for only a short 

time of about three days in the 

house. You would want to dig a 

hole in advance and put the soil 

removed in a wheelbarrow and 

fill the hole with straw or mulch 

to allow it to be easily opened. 

This avoids digging through 

possible frozen ground. 

No matter which route you 

choose, always plan before 

purchasing and you will enjoy 

your Christmas tree the entire 

season. 

n the 

OBrighter Side 

rylieseaver@gmail.com 

By 

Rylie 

Seaver 

On the Brighter Side columnist 

Rylie Seaver will be back next 

month. Contact her at rylieseaver@ 

gmail.com. 

RISING SUN/ 

OHIO COUNTY 

By 

Tracy 

(Aylor) 

Russel 

tracyrussell71@gmail.com 

Community 

Correspondent 

Rising Sun Community Correspondent 

Tracy Russell will be 

back next month. Send your news to 

rsnews4beacon@gmail.com. 

Students collect items for veterans 

Mrs. Dennis' first grade class at North Dearborn Elementary collected 

items needed by Cincinnati Veterans Hospital for sick and homeless Veterans 

as part of our Service Learning this year. They also drew pictures and 

wrote notes thanking the Veterans for their service. 

The Pantry has broken ground on our new warehouse, located 

behind our existing building at 2517 North Dearborn Rd, West 

Harrison 47060. We were able to get concrete poured before 

the really cold weather started and we are continuing to 

negotiate the best deal we can to construct the building. In 

addition to our generous Dearborn Community Foundation 

Grant, we need to raise money for shelving, electric, gas, and 

blacktop work. This is the time of year when you might be 

looking for 2016 tax deductible donations. We can provide you 

with all the necessary tax receipts and are a fully deductible 

501c3 organization. Keep your donations here in the community 

to help your community. Like us on Facebook for updates. We 

are looking for volunteers of all ages; you can sign up for as little 

as 1 shift a month. 

812-637-2841 

www.northdearbornpantry.org 

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 

C 

Are you earning enough 

on your savings? 

To schedule a complimentary Portfolio Review, call today. 

Bill Powers, AAMS® 

Financial Advisor 

420 Third St 

Aurora, IN 47001 

812-926-9662 

Member SIPC 

www.edwardjones.com 

Ed Brack Insurance Agcy Inc 

Ed Brack, Agent 

23596 Jeb Drive 

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 

Bus: 812-637-3700 

0901133.1 

All realtors are not the same. 

It really does matter who represents your interests. 

View testimonials at guykaeser.com 

Eoghan Reade 

(513) 213-7376 

Indiana Brokers | Ohio Sales 

Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 

Guy Kaeser 

(513) 235-4877 

Loretta Day • (812) 926-0592 

722 Green Blvd., Aurora 

Loretta.Day@infb.com 

Drive 

home the 

savings. 

Car and home combo. 

Combine your homeowners 

and car policies and save 

big-time. 

Like a good neighbor, 

State Farm is there. ® 

CALL ME TODAY. 

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company 

State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company 

State Farm General Insurance Company 

Bloomington, IL 

CNA’s, HHA’s, LPN’s and RN’s 

Children are back in school. 

Need some extra money? 

Have some extra time on your hands? 

WHY NOT JOIN 

THE ADVANTAGE TEAM? 

We offer 401k, weekly pay, health insurance, travel 

pay, employee rewards program and much more. 

Please stop in the office or give us a call 

ADVANTAGE HOME CARE 

800-807-6839 • 812-537-0325 

460 Ridge Ave. Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 • EOE 


FLOORING SHOWROOM 

Joe Brandel 

20 E. Center St. 

Lawrenceburg IN 

812-537-0619 

FURNITURE SHOWROOM 

557 W. Eads Parkway 

Lawrenceburg IN 

812-537-0610 



Page 20 THE BEACON January 2017

beacon1-17web

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?