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Page 10B THE BEACON March 2020 SUNMAN By Maureen Stenger Community Correspondent O ur Communities sunman@goBEACONnews.com Lisa Wolf of Sunman shared some exciting news with me. The East Central Wrestling Team has beaten the school record of wins with a record of 34-0! Previously the most wins were twenty-eight back in 2009. Three wrestlers are undefeated: Blake Wolf, one hundred thirteen pounds; Rider Searcy, one hundred twenty-six pounds; and Bryer Hall, one hundred fifty-two pounds. The EC wrestling team also won the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference on Jan. 19 by over one hundred points! A huge congratulations to these wrestlers, the entire team, and all of the coaches. What an impressive accomplishment. East Central wrestler Ben Wolf, son of Adam and Lisa Wolf of Sunman, had quite the accomplishment as he celebrated his one-hundredth win. Ben wrestles in the one hundred forty-five pound weight class for the Trojans. Few wrestlers achieve this goal by their senior year, so for Ben to accomplish this Kelsey Huber, Lisa Wolf, Ben Wolf, Shirley Huber, Jacob Huber, Kendall Huber, and Jill Wolf celebrating EC Wrestler Ben Wolf’s 100th Win! as a junior makes it even more amazing. Kudos to Ben for all of your hard work! This team sure is making its school, and this town, proud! The students at Sunman Elementary School were treated to a special visit from the Cincinnati Reds Caravan. Sunman Elementary Instructional Assistant, Miss Hardin, entered the school in the Reds Caravan Takeover Contest this past summer. Sunman Elementary was selected as a private stop on the tour! Reds players Amir Garrett, Josh VanMeter, and Jonathan India visited. A lucky group of twenty randomly selected students and staff got the opportunity to participate in a meetand-greet after the school assembly. A great time was had by all. Mike Martini of St. Nicholas School shared with me that the school has received a grant for a new program helping children in need. The “You Can Use a Friend” project will take donations of crayons, coloring books, and other items, combining them with notes of support and prayer for children going through challenging circumstances. Funding for the project is provided by a Ripley Youth Outreach Grant. Students at St. Nicholas will be asking area businesses for permission to display collection bins where people RISING SUN/ OHIO COUNTY By PG Gentrup Community Correspondent Participating in the program, “You can use a Friend,” Emma Eckstein, Amelia Eckstein, Isaiah Uhlarik, August Kulhmann, Brandon Broering, second - Lily Hauefle-Rynn, Emery Maple, Holly Hoff, Alicia Hudepohl, Cody Batta, Mrs. Schutte- teacher, Conner Eckstein, Hank Craig, Daniel Perkins, Lucas Watson, Gabe Yunger, Riley Schebler, Elizabeth Gigrich, Zeb Streator, Abe Streater can donate the items for reuse. The donated items, along with letters of support, will be distributed to area service organizations. Principal Sherri Kirschner explains, “We are combining academics, faith, writing skills, service and empathy in this project.” Area businesses that would like to display a collection bin can call St. Nicholas School at 812-623- 2348 or email: grade2@ stnicholas-sunman.org A lot of great things are going on around Sunman. The town has a new website, townofsunman.com. Please check it out! Congratulations to the new town board members and a new town clerk who were sworn in on Jan. 7. Please continue to share your stories with me at sunman@gobeaconnews. com. I love hearing from you! HOURS MON—FRI 8:30—5:30 SAT 8:30—1:00 We buy used cars—call for pricing!! 800.245.2886 NOW OPEN ON SATURDAY FOR SCRAP AND AUTO PARTS 8:30am — 1:00pm Check out current scrap prices! Need a part—go to www.miamitownautoparts.com and “Search our Inventory” Cincinnati, Ohio 513-451-1134 513-574-9518 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 risingsun@goBEACONnews.com Time continues to fly by, and as I get older, it seems like I spend a lot of time going to funerals. I thank God every day when I wake up for another day on earth. We have had six military funerals in the past three weeks, and I have attended a few others for friends. I recently lost a good friend, John Wolfe, here in Rising Sun. John retired from the U.S. Army after over twenty years of service as a Master Sergeant and proudly served in Vietnam. I knew John for about fifty years. He had a memorabilia and antique shop in Rising Sun and dealt in baseball cards and other sports items. When my brother, Cruiser, would come to town, he and John would wheel and deal. I purchased a lot of Rising Sun memorabilia from John. He would always call me right after making a purchase, and I usually took all of it. Myron Gehring was recently presented a patriotic lap quilt. John was married to Gloria Neaman Wolfe, who was the granddaughter of J.W. Whitlock, and she was quite the artist. I will miss stopping by and chatting with John. I always enjoy meeting and greeting our World War II Veterans. America’s Greatest Generation has some neat stories to tell. I have been visiting veterans and presenting them with lap quilts. We also present Quilts of Valor. I met a WW II guy who will be ninety-eight years old this year. Myron Gehring was married to Mildred Bruns for sixty-seven years until she passed away. Myron lived in the Batesville and Oldenburg area. He was a veteran of the 36th Infantry, Co. G, and was a part of the invasion of Salerno, Italy. He served in North Africa before going to AMERICAN LEGION FRIED CHICKEN DINNER ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY, MARCH 8 th , 2020 11 AM – 4PM NORTH DEARBORN AMERICAN LEGION POST 452 25329 LEGION ROAD, NEW ALSACE, INDIANA DESSERTS INCLUDED CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE $12.00 ADULTS $5.00 AGE 3-12 QUESTIONS? CALL 812-576-4186 OR 812-623-3695 WEB SITE: www.legionpost452indiana.org 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 Rhonda Stinson and Tom Ward Italy. Most of his company was eliminated, and he hid in the bushes along a river for three days but was captured and became a Prisoner of War (POW) for eighteen months and kept on a fivehundred-acre farm in Germany. He told me the story of how toward the end of the war, the Germans forced them to hike eight hundred kilometers until the Americans and Russians were closing in, and the Germans fled. They had to sleep in the woods and barns along the way. Myron served from 1943-45. He said there was a statue in Oldenburg that someone had carved of Mary holding the crucified Christ, and his mom would walk two miles each day to pray at the carving for his safe return. I saw Chick Kittle, a ninety-two-year-old Korean War Veteran. He talked about serving with Omer Schmeltzer in the 4th Infantry Division. I worked with Omer at I&M for many years. I have known Chick since I was a kid. I also worked with Mike Perdue at I&M and visited with him. He was on the USS Forrestal when the big fire hit back in 1967. I also got to present a lap quilt to Tom Ward with the assistance of Rhonda Stinson from the Lawrenceburg Public Library. Tom is a Korean War veteran. I’m trying to get healthier and started the first of the year by doing some running and walking. I should hit the 150-mile mark this month at my present rate. I’ve cut back on bread, pop, snacks, and eating too late in the evening. Last year at this time, I was about 250 pounds; on Jan. 21, I weighed in at 205, so something is working. If I can do it, anyone can! I pray for good health for all of you and ask God to bless you and your family. Twenty-five Years of Bringing our Community and Businesses Together.
March 2020 THE BEACON Page 11B By John Hawley Purdue Extension Educator hawley4@purdue.edu By Jack Zoller beaconsports @live.com By Melanie Alexander Regular readers of this By column have Maxine come to expect that sometime Klump early in the calendar year, I will devote a column specifically Community to Correspondent chocolate treats. Something about the cold days of maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com winter makes thought of chocolate enticing. I love all things chocolate, whether they use the milder taste of milk chocolate or the deep rich taste of dark chocolate. I rarely refuse any offer of a chocolate treat, and this month is devoted to some of my recipe collection that use this flavor. This quick and easy recipe involves confiscating “eat straight from the package” favorite cookies. I prefer a relatively small piece of the Creating a Garden Plan for a Successful 2020 Whether you’ve gardened for forty years or you’ve just recently decided to sprout a green thumb, creating a garden plan is a must. When making decisions about what to plant, how to plant, and when to begin, gardeners can waste a lot of time and money if they fail to plan accordingly. In today’s article, I will discuss garden planning and what you can do to make 2020 a successful year. Gardening is an Art While the primary goal for most gardeners is the production of edible fruits and vegetables, many also focus on aesthetics and habitat improvement. Regardless of production goals, there is little denying that gardens beautify our properties. When planning your garden, make landscape beautification a priority. Consider colorful additions that benefit both your palate and landscape. For instance, many gardeners include multi-color tomatoes, peppers, and greens. Flowers are also easy additions to consider! Sketching a mock-aerial view of your garden can help you better understand the space you are working with. Adding garden decorations, such as signs, scarecrows, birdbaths, gnomes, and other stone art pieces, can make your garden an enjoyable sight, even in the dead of winter. Adding a bird feeder is also a nice touch following harvest. Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst We’ve all been told never to count chickens before they hatch, and the same goes with tomatoes, peppers, and any other vegetable! Don’t hesitate to estimate yields, but if you are planning on sharing, canning, or freezing large quantities, don’t make any promises or plans you can’t keep. From pests and disease to weather and human error… countless scenarios wreak havoc on our gardens. To prepare for the worst, be sure to have the equipment, tools, and chemical ready when needed. cookies (1/2 inch or so) that you place into the batter, but the cheesecake is good no matter the size of the Oreo pieces. Oreo Cheesecake 1 package Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies ¼ cup butter, melted 4 packages (8 oz size) cream cheese softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs Preheat oven to 325°. Place 30 cookies in food processor; cover. Process 30-45 seconds or until finely ground. Add butter; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan which has been lined with aluminum foil that extends over the ends of the pan. (Trust me-this really makes it easy to remove the dessert from the pan.) Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add One of the most frustrating scenarios as a gardener can be scrambling for a pest treatment or weeding tool when conditions have rapidly turned for the worst. Be sure your tools are in good working condition and ensure that you are fully stocked with supplies. Embrace New Ideas The best parts of Master Gardener and garden club membership are networking and exposure to new ideas. Most experienced gardeners will have taken recommendations from others in the past and be happy to pass on those that are successful. As you consider what to grow and how to grow it, keep an open mind! When planning, research recommendations from friends and prepare accordingly. You will need to consider factors such as planting dates and local soil conditions. Some plants and ideas will work well in our area, and others will be a risky Call your local licensed Humana sales agent. Call your local licensed Humana sales agent. Y0040_ GHHHXDFEN18 Accepted Y0040_ GHHHXDFEN18 Accepted eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Chop remaining cookies. Gently stir 1 ½ cups of the chopped cookies into the cream cheese batter. Pour over crust. Sprinkle remaining chopped cookies over top of cheesecake. Bake for 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut into squares. Store any leftovers in refrigerator. Both of the following recipes come courtesy of my daughter, Maria. Although I frequently take advantage of a brownie mix, this fudge-like brownie treat is wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream for a brownie sundae. Easy One Bowl Brownies 1 stick butter, melted 2 (1 oz) squares baking chocolate, melted 1 cup sugar ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs endeavor. If in doubt, give me a call. I’ll be happy to provide a recommendation and share resources from our experts on campus. Gardening is an ever-evolving pastime. No two gardeners will do things the same, but planning accordingly is essential. Your plan does not need to be a formal document printed on fancy paper. Start small and use bulleted lists or sticky notes that will help organize your ideas and keep you on track throughout the growing season. 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, please 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. Talk with your local licensed Humana Sales agent today. 513-857-9513 (TTY: 711) Talk with your local licensed Humana Sales agent today. 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Pour batter into a 9-inch square pan that has been lightly greased or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool in pan before cutting into serving pieces. I usually do not use white chocolate, but this candy is so good that I always “squirrel away” a few pieces for myself. I sometimes include pieces of this treat on a tray of cookies because of the contrast color and the difference in flavor from regular chocolate. Almond Butter Candy ½ teaspoon butter(softened) 1 ¼ pounds white chocolate 1 ½ cups chunky almond butter Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Spread butter over foil. In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring frequently until a smooth consistency is reached. Stir in almond butter. Pour into prepared pan. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares. I just realized that all the recipes for this month do NOT have ingredients that are “healthy,” but they certainly satisfy the wish for a taste of something sweet. Enjoy but remember to say over and over, “Moderation is the key!” See you next month- I’m already thinking ahead to the promise of fresh rhubarb and asparagus that signal spring. I also have set aside several recipes that I want to try, so I’m off to locate some taste testers from family or my neighbors. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY FLOORING SHOWROOM Joe Brandel 20 E. Center St. Lawrenceburg IN 812-537-0619 FURNITURE SHOWROOM 557 W. Eads Parkway Lawrenceburg IN 812-537-0610 SHOP LOCAL and tell our advertisers you saw them in The BEACON! C
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