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Page 6B THE BEACON May 2019 O ur Communities (Front) Edie Block, Nick Ullrich, Jayden Ross, Clayton Combs, and Justin Borntrager. (Back) Brett Fehrman, Zane Wall, Zach Haas, Jacob Eldridge, Mayor Donnie Hastings, Noah Jackson, Spencer Shaum, and Cody Higham attended a city council meeting. AURORA By Margaret Drury Community Correspondent aurora@goBEACONnews.com Editor’s note- So much is going on in Aurora this year that Margaret Drury has joined Fred Schmits in covering the Aurora happenings. We welcome Margaret Drury to the Beacon team. March 9 was a busy day at the corner of Second and Main Streets in Aurora. In the morning, the Aurora Lions club held their annual You can 812-926-9963 pancake breakfast to support their South Dearborn Scholarships fund. Lions Club member, Carl Shore, guaranteed me (wink, wink) that the particular pancakes I was served were the ULTRA LITE NO CAL recipe. He said the breakfast was once again a success serving around three hundred guests. Later that day at the Lions Club building, Main Street Dancing on Main celebrated the Luck of the Irish with reubens, potato soup, and dancing. Lots of fun was had by all with proceeds from the dinner going to the Relay for Life. March 15 was also a busy day in Aurora with two major events, one unplanned, and the other planned. A late morning fire of unknown cause was discovered at the Ross family home on West Conwell Street which is reported to have been the old Cochran Post Office. Several local and surrounding fire companies responded to put out the fire and said everyone made it out safely. On a MUCH HAPPIER note… later that same day, Pam Brandes, branch manager of the bank in downtown Aurora, retired after fortyfive years of service. With the closing of the bank, Pam helped to ensure that local historical treasures from the bank building were distributed appropriately within the city. The original 1864 desk belonging to Thomas Gaff, the founding father of the First National Bank in Aurora, was given back to Hillforest, which was his home between 1855 and 1891. Several other items were relocated to City Hall and the local library. Pam and her husband, Greg, plan to do lots of traveling during retirement with Alaska and Hawaii being on their bucket list. Congratulations and smooth sailing to you, Pam and Greg. There are 14 recycling drop-off locations in Dearborn County. Visit DearbornCountyRecycles.com to find one near you. Randy Turner Bill Ullrich, and Mary Worthington were just a few of the smiling faces at the recent Luck of the Irish Dancing on Main celebration. Boy Scouts Troop 637 visited the Aurora City Council meeting as part of Citizenship in the Community to learn how local government works. At the meeting, they learned they were recipients of a grant from the City. Leader Nick Ullrich said the boys are grateful because this grant helps to refurbish their bus which provides safe transportation to their Boy Scout events, especially their upcoming world jamboree in West Virginia. Volunteers from the Aurora Eagles cleaned up about fifteen bags of trash along IN 148. Volunteers included Jenny Awad, Diana Bowling, Raymond Brown, Christopher Hatfield, Debbie Hurt, Doug Karp, Steve Kelly, Shirley Probst, Chris Wallick, and Melissa Wallick. Thank you, folks, for helping to make Aurora a more beautiful place. Here’s the “tip of the iceberg” of the so many good things going on in Aurora in the very near future. Apr. 1- the Bike Share program starts back up; Apr. 13- the Aurora Garden Club gives away free trees and Main Streets Aurora’s 200th Birthday Celebration Dance; Apr. 20- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny; Apr. 25-27- Aurora City-wide cleanup; May 2- boasts a free tour of Veraestau; May 16- a Community Picnic celebrating Aurora’s 200th Birthday. For more details, a good springboard for information is the City’s website, aurora.in.us AURORA By Fred Schmits Community Correspondent aurora@goBEACONnews.com Aurora correspondent Fred Schmits will be back next month with all of the exciting things happening in Aurora. Send news to aurora@ goBEACONnews.com Wives’ Tales- Fact or Fiction? An “old wives’ tale,” sometimes called an “old wise tale,” is often considered an absurd superstition that is passed down through generations. These sayings may actually have a bit of truth to them. Janet Kratochvil shared that when she was young, her mother would say, “Eating burnt toast is good for your singing voice.” Ms. Kratochvil was in her thirties before she realized that her mother was probably just trying to get the kids to eat the toast when it burned! Ms. Kratochvil’s mother also said, “You have to eat a pound of dirt before you die.” Her thought is that not being so sterile was good for our immune systems. “Our generation seems to be healthier than most. However, I’m open to other interpretations,” said Ms. Kratochvil. Bob Sommer, Bear Branch, was told by his father, Earl, to cut hay in the light of the moon because it governs moisture content. Dig fence posts in the dark of the moon so that they won’t work out of the ground during the freezes and thaws. Mr. Sommer shared his own wives’ tale, “A wooden spoon keeps the pot from boiling over.” This is true because the spoon pops the bubbles and keeps it from boiling over as quickly, meaning you have more time to get back and turn the heat down. Pat Sederberg, Lawrenceburg, shared “What goes around, comes around”; and, “What you sow, you reap.” Please share with us your favorite “wise tales” that you grew up with or have heard. And of course, let us know if you think they are true or not! Email your answers to us at editor@goBEACONnews. com. Readers’ answers will be shared in the next edition. NEST EGG Save for retirement and possibly earn some tax benefits while you’re doing it too. Ask us about both traditional and Roth IRAs. FCN Bank Building Stronger Communities. IF YOU LIKE THE BEACON…PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS, AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON. THANK YOU!
May 2019 THE BEACON Page 7B HARRISON By Nicole Williams Community Correspondent harrison@goBEACONnews.com The sun is out, and our summer calendars are filling up quickly with picnics and vacations. Is school almost done? By now, I know most of us are ready to dump out the homework folders for good and replace the space with towels and sunscreen. Let’s do this summer. Our American Legion does it again! The Legion presented a $500 check to our Mayor at the recent council meeting. The Mayor’s Fund is crucial in assisting those in need in Harrison. For those not yet familiar, the charitable organization is dedicated O ur Jean Wilson of the Legion presenting a $500 check to Major William Neyer at a recent meeting council. to helping those in need of financial assistance. The Fund can provide locals with grocery voucher’s, food pantry items, Duke energy bill assistance, and rent assistance. The Mayor’s fund raises money through various fund raising throughout the year by way of local festivals, activities held by the Recreation Commission and the annual golf outing. Keep an eye out Last year, Lillian Williams of Harrison wrapped up her fishing season at Miami Whitewater with wild success! She is looking forward to getting her tackle box out this summer to participate in the upcoming tournaments. for any upcoming events as it is a great way to support our community! Many residents are learning new ways around since the closing of the Jamison Road in West Harrison. Area residents use the connecting road to reach restaurants as well as childcare. As of now, it is not rescheduled to open until around August 18th. Paul Rohe Company has been hired to replace Bridge #76, located at Jamison Road and Losecamp Road. North Dearborn Road will be the official detour. Congratulations to Harrison DECA students! On the weekend of March 16th, a total of 114 Harrison DECA students traveled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Ohio Career Development Conference. Harrison DECA had fifty-two students reach the finals in their respective categories, and twelve students finish in the top four, which earns their way to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Way to represent Harrison! One of the coolest things about living in Harrison is the ability to find a fishing hole in a very short drive. We have several stocked lakes and are surrounded by streams. Last summer, I heard many neighbors boast about the good time they had at the Miami Whitewater Park Fishing Tournaments. All tournaments are a two-person team, but individuals are permitted to fish alone. Anglers can register for Bass Series and the Rod Busting tournaments beginning March 1st. There is no registration required for the kid fishing tournaments and prizes will be awarded to every child who fishes. There is even a Mystery Fish Challenge. Visit the Great Parks of Hamilton County for more details! Wagon Shed Candle Company Communities 513-574-9518 YORKVILLE & GUILFORD By Laura Keller Community Correspondent yorkville@goBEACONnews.com Front Row: Isaac Hengehold, Nolan Stenger, JJ Seubert, Austin Caudill, Andrew Seubert. Second Row: Jake Crawley, John Crawley, John Lake, Johnny Caudill. Third Row: Trevor Robinson, Michael Schwebach, Father Jonathan Meyer, Dominic Martini, Deloris Schwebach, Theo Martini Academics are a big part of one’s life and can pave the way for a young person’s future. Two local students are competing for awards with academic and financial benefits. Adam Lyness, son of Jeff and Pam Lyness, is a senior at East Central High school. Adam has many accomplishments to be proud of, such as being an officer in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a member of the National Honor Society. Adam has been named as a National Merit Scholarship finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) was established in 1955, to recognize and honor academically talented students of the United States. According to NMSC, approximately half of the finalists will receive one of three scholarships: a National Merit Scholarship, corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards or college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards. Congratulations to Adam! Noah Mersmann, son of Jeff and Rachel Mersmann, is a seventh-grader at Sunman-Dearborn Middle School who has qualified for the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee State competition. Noah will compete with up to ninety-nine other fourth- through eighth-grade students in the statewide competition. If he wins the state GeoBee, Noah will receive a monetary prize and the opportunity to compete at the national GeoBee held at the National Geographic Society’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. in May. Best of luck to Noah! The Boy Scouts of America promote adventure, family, fun, character, and leadership. Every year, our local troop, Boy Scout Troop 646, celebrates Scout Sunday. This year it was held at All Saints Parish with thirteen scouts participating in various parts of the mass and reaffirming their duty to God. Our condolences go out to the family of Mildred Fox who passed away at the age of 97. Mildred was passionate about sewing, crocheting, and made many beautiful pillowcases. She also loved reading, especially books written by Danielle Steel. She leaves behind her family Darlene (Dannie) Callaway of Bright, her grandchild Casey (Jamie) Callaway and her greatgrandchildren Cash Callaway, Conner Mays, Josh Mays, and Julia Mays, her brother Bob Gindling, sister Marion Gutzwiller, and many nieces and nephews. I would love to feature you in my next article! If you have news in the Yorkville/Guilford area you’d like me to share, please contact me at yorkville@goBEACONnews.com. 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