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Page 10B THE BEACON February 2020 MOORES HILL By Barbara Wetzler Community Correspondent O ur Communities mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com Congratulations to Nicole Allen and Joel Erisman on their wedding on Oct 20. Congratulations to the bride’s parents Tom and Lynn Allen of Moores Hill, and Leslie and Tim Huey of Aurora. The magic of Christmas was in Moores Hill this past season, thanks to many of Santa’s best helpers. The elves left a custom mailbox in front of Moores Hill Town Hall for letters to Santa. The big guy even found time to reply to letters, thanks to Kevin and Glenda Thomasson. Jesse Hartmann voluntarily hung Christmas lights for Moores Hill senior citizens, making more homes merry and bright, and safe. Moores Hill Elementary School (MHES) held Family “Make it, Take it” night. Santa and Mrs. Claus dropped in to Santa Pat Holland and Lin Hyde. check out the MHES crafters at work, in case of any openings at the North Pole Workshops. Santa visited South Sparta Community Church after worship service. He visited with the young and young at heart by an old-fashioned, floor-toceiling cedar Christmas tree. The spectacular floor-to-ceiling cedar tree was cut from the family farm of Nancy Emery by Lin and Larry Hyde and adorned with hand-made, white crocheted ornaments. Thanks to the planning and tireless efforts of Tamila Wismann, the Wismann family, Lynn Allen, and dozens of volunteers, the Winter Santa at the Moores Hill Sparta Township Fire/EMS breakfast. Walk was nothing short of a magical evening. Hundreds of luminaries lined streets near Carnegie Hall and throughout the town. Musician Chris Meyers played in Veterans Park after the lighting of the tree. Children were entertained with crafts, treat-filled stockings, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. George Poole and volunteers made corn dogs and funnel cakes in the park. They also served hot chocolate. Horse-drawn trolley rides, several fire pits with seating, and caroling from the Luckhaupts and friends added to the festive atmosphere along the Walk. The streets of Moores Hill were lined with luminaries. Moores Hill Sparta Township Fire/EMS hosted Breakfast with Santa (see picture), which is always fun for kids. Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of the Christ child. So it is often that the joy of the holiday season is best witnessed through the excitement and laughter of children. Children continue to give hope for our world through their innocence, joy, and unconditional love. My family is celebrating the beginning of 2020 with our seven littlest ones, the eighth generation of the Wetzler gene pool in Dearborn and Ripley Counties. This newest generation recently gathered for a photo shoot. Imagine seven children (ages seven and under) accompanied by dads, moms, Grannie, Nana, and two papas. Like children everywhere, they hold our hearts and hopes for the future in this new year, new decade. Happy New Year to you and yours. I look forward to bringing Beacon readers the good news from Moores Hill. Please contact me at mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com. RISING SUN/ OHIO COUNTY By PG Gentrup Community Correspondent risingsun@goBEACONnews.com It’s hard to believe that another year has passed. This time of year is when I reflect on some of my experiences from years gone by. I can remember the excitement of being a kid and waiting for Christmas Day to arrive. It was quite different from today as we could expect one or two presents. Today, the grandkids enjoy the day entering the room to what looks like a storage place for Amazon. We have been blessed, and I hope people took the time to remember the real meaning of Christmas. My grandmother, Kittie F. Hisle, was born a Tanner on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1895. She lived to be almost one hundred years old. She even got married on her eighteenth birthday on Dec. 25, 1913. I loved her stories, and she taught us all the meaning of discipline and respect. I remember coming home from Ft. Knox at Christmas in 1966. I was halfway through basic training but PAMPERED PETS CERTIFIED GROOMER GROOMING SPECIALIST SMALL CLIENTELE FOR BEST RESULTS CALL 513-374-9231 MAUREEN 1st Visit 10% Discount Specializing in Yorkies, Shih Tzu’s, Lhasa’s, Smaller Terrier Breeds and Other Small Dogs BOARDING AVAILABLE CNA’s, HHA’s, LPN’s and RN’s 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 800-807-6839 • 812-537-0325 460 Ridge Ave. Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 • EOE still got to come home for ten days. Having to return was rough. My platoon sergeant, Malcolm P. Libbey, was tough but a great soldier and would later be killed in Vietnam on Oct. 12, 1967. I remember Christmas in Vietnam in 1967, and being able to have a little piece of America brought to us when the Bob Hope Show came to Cu Chi. He continued his long tradition of entertaining our troops with a great show and some wonderful entertainers. When you’re a long way from home, seeing something like the show Bob put on for us means a lot. I can remember the Christmas of 1963 because my mom died that year and in 1964 because dad had died. Although Christmas was a struggle, something like that makes you stronger. I spent Christmas in 1969 in Washington, DC, visiting my brother-in-law and his family, as he was serving at the Pentagon with the Air Force. He had just returned from Thailand. We put a wreath on his grave this week. I was able to participate in the delivery of meals at Thanksgiving to twelve hundred people with Kevin Wang and the Dearborn County Clearinghouse. My three grandkids, Carli, Grady, and Coleton, helped prepare the meals; it was quite an experience for them. Our area veterans were very busy this year. We were able to have many functions and events such as the Cincinnati Reds Hometown Heroes; the annual trip to DC with fifty veterans; presentations of Quilts of Valor for World War II and Vietnam veterans; a trip to the Indianapolis war memorial; a trip to Wright Tax reform questions? Block has answers. Tax reform impacts virtually all returns this year. If you're confused about what the changes mean for you, you're not alone. With more than 60 years of experience, making sense of new tax laws isn't new to H&R Block. Block has your back. COME BY, CALL, OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY. 4 VILLAGE RD BATESVILLE, IN 47006 812-934-4626 OBTP#B13696 ©2018 HRB Tax Group, Inc. Ron Spurlock Jerry Bondurant Patterson Air Force Base Museum; having the LST-325 come to Aurora; dedicating the new memorial in Greendale; Farmers Fair and Fall Fest plaque presentations; and still performing our duties with the Color Guard for funerals for our departed comrades. Recently, Ron Spurlock, Jerry Bondurant, Mike LaFollette, and I had the honor of being able to place wreaths at the graves of several veterans. Thanks to Cari Baylor and Hannah Evans for supplying the wreaths as a part of Wreaths Across America. Students at Central Elementary School in Lawrenceburg put together over one hundred wreaths for us. If you see the people from Baylor Trucking, be sure to thank them for their generosity. I attended a gathering at the Dearborn Adult Center for Christmas Day. Ken and Cherie Maddin came up with the idea of bringing people together who don’t want to be alone on Christmas Day. The response has been terrific. I transported people who didn’t have a ride in the KWVA van. I have said many times that If You Want to See Small Town America at Its Best, Come to Southeastern Indiana. Make the goal for the New Year to try to say something or do something nice for someone every day. I know you will feel much better. You never really know what burden a person is carrying around with them, and an act of kindness may make a big difference in their day. Get out and enjoy life, and have a smile on your face. You can make a difference. By the time you read this, it will be 2020. Sounds like a TV show. I pray that the new year will be prosperous and healthy for all of you. Enjoy the many blessings and freedoms you have in our great country. May God Bless all of you. Twenty-five Years of Bringing our Community and Businesses Together. Mike LaFollette
By Jack Zoller beaconsports @live.com February 2020 THE BEACON Page 11B By Melanie Alexander Happy New Year! By Sometimes the Maxine idea that we’ll celebrate twenty Klump years into a new century is difficult to believe. These Community years seem to Correspondent have passed by so quickly. Yet even as I was reviewing maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com recipes for this issue, I thought how these winter days bring out the desire to make the familiar dishes from years ago. This Taco Casserole recipe differs from another of a family favorite. This version uses a packaged biscuit mix instead of a cornbread crust. It’s a quick way to create a brunch or lunch treat. When I don’t have company coming, I simply divide into single portion size and pop leftovers into the freezer for another day. Taco Casserole 1-pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 package taco seasoning 1 cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup ready-made biscuit mix (such as Bisquik) 2 eggs 1 cup milk Preheat oven to 400°. Brown ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie plate that has been prepared with cooking spray. Sprinkle cheese on top of this mixture. Combine baking mix, milk, and eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Spread atop cheese layer. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into pieces. Pass your favorite salsa along with sour cream to top the casserole. Is there anyone who does not enjoy a loaded baked potato with all their favorite toppings? This recipe for a casserole with those favorite ingredients is quicker than individual potatoes and provides a wonderful side dish no matter the meat or other entrée sharing the table. Beware-this dish is NOT low fat! Loaded Baked Potato Casserole 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sour cream ½ - 1 cup half and half, milk or light cream 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese ½ - 1-pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Place potatoes in pot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Preheat oven to 350°. Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Note: I leave the potatoes slightly chunky. Mash in butter, sour cream, and half & half. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 ½ cups cheese and most of the bacon, reserving a little of both toppings for the top. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been prepared with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remainder of cheese and bacon. Bake for about 25 minutes or until hot and cheese has melted. I’m sharing this bar cookie recipe because it didn’t get into either of the holidayrelated editions of the paper. I am the designated baker of pies for our family. This treat relieves me of the burden of time for pie crust, but the pecan pie fans still get one of their favorite flavors. Pecan Pie Bars Crust: ½ cup butter 1 ¼ cups flour ¼ cup sugar Filling: ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ to 1 cup chopped pecans To make the crust, cut butter with flour and sugar until fine crumbs (like cornmeal) develop. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish and bake at 350° for fifteen minutes. Let cool slightly. To make the filling, combine ingredients until well blended. Pour over partially baked crust and bake at 350° for thirty minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan or a rack. Makes three dozen 1 ½ inch squares. Ron Spurlock, PG Gentrup, Cindy Nguyen, Marty Sizemore (Chapter Financial Officer) and Fred Lester (Commander) A Christmas Angel The Vietnam Veterans of America, Lary D. Fogle Chapter 71, held their annual Christmas Dinner for one hundred forty people. Several Purple Heart Recipients and special guests attended, including WW II veterans, Wilbur Rolfes (age 101) and Lawrence Lyttle, along with Korean War veteran, Don Weber. Another special guest was Cindy Nguyen who shared a presentation about her family leaving Vietnam and coming to USA after the fall of Saigon and South Vietnam. They left with nothing--no food, no extra clothes, no money. They didn’t speak English and faced a bleak future. Cindy was only five years old when she and her eight siblings made the journey. Today all of them have master’s degrees and doctorates. Ms. Nguyen wanted the Vietnam Veterans to know that they are loved and respected. The Chapter 71 veterans told her she is now the Chapter 71 ANGEL. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY C By John Hawley Purdue Extension Educator hawley4@purdue.edu Managing Houseplants During the Dreary Winter Months While little gardening can be done outdoors in the middle of winter, most of us have at least a few indoor plants that require year-round attention. As the mercury continues to dive, it can be easy to overlook the remaining greenery around our home, and indoor plants are no exception to this. In today’s article, I will share a few tips for managing houseplants during the winter. Consider Location While some houseplants, such as Pothos (Devils Ivy), can tolerate little natural light, most others will need legitimate sunlight to thrive. Be sure to place houseplants in areas that will receive at least a few hours of natural light every day. Artificial lighting from your home’s lighting fixtures will help a bit, especially during stretches of prolonged cloud cover, but they are never a true replacement for natural light. Another critical mistake occurs when homeowners place houseplants near a draft or directly against a window. Temperatures in these spots will be much colder than the rest of your home, often causing undue stress on your plants. Many of our common houseplants are native to tropical climates and will not tolerate exposure to colder temperatures. If in doubt, use a small thermometer to gauge temperatures near your plants. Water When Necessary Even indoors, winter weather encourages dry conditions. While most of your houseplants will be dormant in winter, with little to no growth occurring, many will still require even watering from time to time. A good example would be the Boston Fern. Like many other plants, the Boston favors evenly moist soils and higher humidity. In addition to a conservative helping of water, consider regularly misting your Bostons and other similar ferns from time to time. Fertilize & Prune As Needed Fertilizing houseplants can be tricky. Too often, gardeners approach plant problems with fertilizer in mind as a quick fix. However, fertilizing can be a critical mistake. Fertilizers should only be applied as needed. Many potting soils contain fertilizer additives, so additional applications may not be required if you are working with a plant that is routinely re-potted. As with any garden project, regularly monitoring plant growth and vigor is crucial for long-term success. Pruning is equally tricky, especially if you are working with an unfamiliar plant. If you are focused on aesthetics, don’t hesitate to carefully remove wilting leaves, flowers, or branches with shears or scissors. If you are attempting to trim plants back to contain growth, use caution. No more than ten to twenty percent of the plant should be pruned at a time. Consider removing long and protruding stems on woody plants by cutting back to a bud or lateral branch. I can’t stress enough the need to fertilize and prune appropriately. Both practices are valuable tools that make a big difference, either good or bad. Be sure to follow recommendations from reliable sources, such as extension publications and peer-reviewed garden manuals. To learn more about managing your lawn and garden from our experts on campus, please search “Purdue Consumer Horticulture” on your home computer or smartphone. For additional information about other agriculture and natural resources topics, email me at hawley4@purdue.edu. You can also reach our office at 812-926-1189. We are located at 229 Main Street, Aurora, IN 47001. Look for my next article in the March issue of The Beacon! Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fresh Worship • Relevant Messages • Warm Welcome 24457 State Line Road, Bright, Indiana 47025 brightchurch.org, (812) 637-3388 Jeff Stone, Lead Minister LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. IMPACT THE WORLD. American Legion Post 452 New Alsace Newly remodeled rental facility! 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