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A change in law enforcement is 

visible throughout Dearborn County. 

The presence of deputies in different 

locations throughout the community 

and on a more frequent basis is no 

coincidence. Dearborn County Sheriff 

Shane McHenry is dedicated to making 

a change in the perception of law 

enforcement and its role in keeping 

our community safe. 

Sheriff McHenry’s deputies are 

making a concerted effort to be an 

active part in all areas of the county 

by being more visible on the roads, in 

schools, and at events. 

Changing procedures of deputy 

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protocol isn’t the only way Sheriff 

McHenry is making our community 

safer. Thanks to grants through the 

Dearborn County Community Foundation 

(DCF) that Sheriff McHenry initiated, 

Dearborn County schools will 

now be able to utilize a new app called 

SchoolGuard. 

SchoolGuard is an emergency alert 

app for schools, teachers, and staff that 

immediately notifies 911 if a threat 

arises. The app acts as a “panic button” 

that works with compatible smartphones. 

The system can speed dial 911. 

At the same time, the app notifies both 

on- and off-duty federal, state, and local 

law enforcement officers within close 

proximity to the event. Additionally, the 

system sends an alert to all teachers and 

school staff at that location who have 

downloaded SchoolGuard. Other protected 

sites within a five-mile radius are 

also notified about the situation. Sheriff 

McHenry stressed that this feature is 

especially important to all Dearborn 

County schools since multiple buildings 

are located on some campuses. 

Another feature of SchoolGuard 

is the instantaneous display of the 

teacher’s location within a building. A 

diagram of each campus and structure 

Continued on page 3A 

Childhood Dream 

A Guilford resident’s journey to 

becoming a YoungArts Foundation 

finalist. 

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Elvis the Alligator 

He hangs out at a local marina and 

tends to get loose during flooding. 

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Starting Young 

Mr. Jedediah More of Guilford is 

one of the newest members of the 

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By Maureen Stenger 

Constance Sedler, contributor 

When I think of archaeologists, those who study human 

history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of 

artifacts, I think of Indiana Jones or far off exotic places. I 

don’t tend to think of a hotbed of archaeology existing right 

here in southeast Indiana and the surrounding tri-state area. 

Oh, but it does. In our modern fast-paced technologically 

advanced world, sometimes we move so fast we don’t take 

the time to stop and think about how we arrived, where 

we are, or who walked these lands before we did. I had the 

pleasure of meeting with two wonderful people who are 

making it their life’s work to preserve the past, making sure 

we don’t forget about it. 

Liz Sedler and Marcus Schulenburg were kind enough 

to take time out of their busy schedules to educate me on 

what exactly they do and what their future vision is for 

our area. Liz is the executive director of The Archaeological 

Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization in 

Lawrenceburg that is actively exploring an archaeological 

site located near the casino. The site is known as The Guard 

Site. 

ARI was established to bring archaeology to the community 

through direct public involvement by studying the past 

2020 Census- 

Make It Count 

April 1 is a day to be observed 

nationwide, but not for the reason one 

would think. The day marks Census 

Day- a day by which every home will 

have received an invitation to participate 

in the 2020 Census. 

So what exactly is the Census? The 

Census is a vehicle used to compile a 

headcount of the population and other 

statistics about our society. It is designed 

to provide a snapshot of our nation, 

according to https://2020census. 

gov. 

The Census is conducted every ten 

years. Information collected will show 

the growth of communities and changes 

in demographics. The results impact 

planning and funding for projects like 

the construction of new roads and 

schools. The need for new clinics and 

services for families, older adults, and 

children are also determined by analyzing 

Census results. 

Hundreds of billions of dollars in 

federal funding are awarded based 

upon Census data. More than one 

hundred programs such as Medicaid, 

Head Start, mental health services, and 

the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 

Program (SNAP) receive federal dollars 

based upon Census information. 

Results are used to assess the need for 

hospitals, fire departments, and other 

critical services provided to the public. 

The U.S. Constitution mandates that 

the population of the United States 

is tallied once every ten years. The 

results directly impact the political 

arena and representation. Boundaries 

for electoral districts are drawn and adjusted 

according to where populations 


Archeological Site in Lawrenceburg- Who Knew? 

The rim of a pot from the eight-hundredyear 

to a one-thousand-year-old site being 

carefully excavated and preserved. 

cultures 

that existed 

in our 

area. They 

encourage 

volunteers 

and students 

of 

all ages 

to participate 

in the 

unearthing 

of site artifacts 

and 

learning 

about documenting 

and preserving them. The project is all done under 

the guidance of head archaeologist Marcus Schulenburg. 

In 1933 archaeologist Glenn A. Black, along with the 

Indiana Historical Society, conducted an archaeological 

survey of Dearborn and Ohio counties. This survey resulted 

in the identification of seventy-three archaeological sites in 

Dearborn County alone. One site was owned by the Guard 


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A Chance Meeting... 

Or was it? 

I recently attend a commissioners’ 

meeting, where I sat 

next to a well-dressed gentleman 

whom I had never met. 

The man did not say a word 

throughout the entire meeting. 

Naturally, my curiosity was 

piqued. And of course, I just 

had to ask the gentleman why 

he was attending the meeting. 

The answer was one I never 

expected. 

The gentleman was Pastor 

Kelly Barnes from the Hope 

Baptist Church. He was attending 

the meeting to pray 

for peace. For the community 

leaders at the meeting. For 

the community members who 

were there to voice concerns. 

My first thought was, 

“Why?” People don’t just 

spend their free time going to 

meetings, much less praying 

for community leaders. 

Therein lies the answer. 

Pastor Barnes said that his son 

is Matthew Barnes, the Chaplain 

at the Indiana Statehouse. 

Interesting... 

Do an internet search on Matthew 

Barnes, and you will get 

about 53,300,000 results. The 

most prominent is Matthew 

Barnes, the retired professional 

basketball player. But perhaps 

the leading result should be 

Matthew Barnes, Chaplain of 

the Indiana Statehouse. 

Matthew Barnes grew up 

in West Harrison, Indiana. 

As a young man, he had an 

interest in Abraham Lincoln 

and all that he accomplished. 

Matthew’s enthusiasm was so 

great that he told his parents 

he wanted to grow up to be 

just like President Lincoln. 

And so the path was set. 

In 2004 Matthew Barnes 

thought about pursuing a 

career as a pastor, following 

in the footsteps of his father. 

He was drawn by curiosity 

to speak with the Chaplain at 

the Statehouse. Much to his 

surprise, Matthew was told 

that statehouse did not have a 

Chaplain. The die was cast. 

Matthew Barnes quit his job, 

packed up his family, and pursued 

the position of Chaplain 

at the Indiana Statehouse. All 

for no money, no guarantees. 

Chaplain Matthew Barnes and Speaker Bosma at a Statehouse 

prayer service event. (Photo courtesy of the Indiana 

House of Representatives.) 

Mr. Barnes didn’t know 

anyone at the Statehouse, 

but he was not shy about 

introducing himself to every 

person he met. His interaction 

with state representatives 

eventually led to conversations 

and interpretations about 

moral issues and how they 

applied to current legislative 

matters. Chaplain Barnes’ 

knowledge was certainly appreciated. 

Chaplain Barnes began 

shaping the job description of 

what he thought a statehouse 

chaplain should do for the 

people. He began holding 

meetings with legislators, the 

staff, and lobbyists. He instigated 

a women’s bible study 

led by a female chaplain. He 

started weekly chapel services. 

All nondenominational. 

All without pay. 

When asked about what 

drives his efforts, Chaplain 

Barnes shared, “I found that it 

is impossible to hate someone 

for whom you earnestly pray. 

Politicians are simply people 

who hurt, feel and bleed the 

same as you and I.” (“A Fresh 

Approach to Political Involvement 

“https://thepsp.org/ 

articles/vT3HCpMV7ScAnCgG3u2j) 

Chaplain Barnes’ efforts 

caught the attention of members 

of the House, the Senate, 

and the Governor. 

Governor Eric J. Holcomb 

said, “We’re so blessed and 

grateful to have a spiritual 

leader like Matt serving in the 

Statehouse. Shortly after I became 

Governor, he presented 

me with a Bible that I keep 

handy in my office to this 

day. I’m encouraged by his 

servant’s heart and the wisdom 

he shares with me and 

the members of our Indiana 

General Assembly. It’s nice 

to have a pastor and friend so 

close during both the stressful 

and joyful times.” 

House Speaker Brian 

Bosma shared, “In the House 

Chamber, we strive for civility 

and respect on both sides 

of the aisle. Pastor Matt 

Barnes plays a big part in 

encouraging a positive atmosphere, 

and can always be 

seen praying for or along with 

our members. We greatly appreciate 

his grace, kind words, 

and calming presence at the 

Statehouse, and the strong 

relationships he’s developed 

with legislators and staff.” 

Imagine being in a meeting 

where issues are being 

hotly debated. Then look over 

and see an individual, head 

bowed, silently praying. The 

effect is incredibly calming. 

Obviously, calmer heads prevail 

at that point. 

Rep. Randy Frye stated, 

“Civility is something that 

is often missing in our society. 

Chaplain Barnes’ insight 

brings a level of civility to 

legislative discussions at the 

Statehouse.” 

Years later, we find Chaplain 

Barnes with a vision- a 

vision to grow this positive 

support not just at the 

Statehouse but throughout 

the state. Chaplain Barnes 

founded Public Servants’ 

Prayer (PSP). The organization’s 

mission- to provide 

prayer and pastoral care in 

the political arena. At 6:00 

A.M. each day, three Indiana 

legislators on both the state 

and federal level are selected, 

and prayers are requested on 

their behalf. Those legislators 

are chosen in alphabetical 

order; no political affiliations 

or standings are considered. 

PSP was founded on the 

principle that political leaders 

are faced with difficult decisions 

every day. Too often, we 

forget about the person behind 

the political decisions that 

are made. They are balancing 

their careers, families, and 

friends, just like all of us. 

Recently Chaplain Barnes 

and the team at PSP traveled 

to Israel to meet with those 

who lead similar ministries. 

They learned about prayers 

being given for public officials 

around the world. The group 

came back filled with confirmation 

that the work of 

PSP has a positive impact 

on not only local politicians 

but those in office around the 

world. 

Chaplain Barnes encourages 

pastors throughout the state to 

attend any and all legislative 

meetings. Not to offer opinions 

or become involved in 

controversies, but to have an 

effect that is as far reaching as 

possible by praying for their 

leaders. 

Just one more little hometown 

boy who followed his 

heart, leading him to make 

a significant impact on our 

community, our leaders, and 

our state. 

Thank you for all that you 

do, Chaplain Matthew Barnes. 

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What is it? 

Last month’s item was a handle for a cross cut saw. 

The handle was submitted by Ken Burger of Manchester. 

Mr. Joe Kraus, Dover, accurately 

identified the item. Karen Getz, 

Franklin County, called the item 

an antique wire stretcher, which is 

a good possibility since tools were 

often repurposed. 

Thanks for sharing, Ken! 

This month’s challenge was 

submitted by Carol Morton, 

Brookville. She acquired the item 

from a farm in Portland, KY. 

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along with your name and the 

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are shown to have increased 

or decreased. On a state 

level, state legislatures handle 

redrawing congressional districts 

based upon population 

count. 

The data collected from the 

2020 Census is invaluable 

for businesses. Population 

trends and projected growth 

measured by the Census significantly 

affect planned economic 

growth and business 

investment. Often locations 

of new restaurants, stores, and 

offices are based upon Census 

data and how it coincides with 

a company’s business model. 

As far as the general public 

is concerned, the process of 

administering the 2020 Census 

begins in mid-March when 

households start receiving information 

about it. However, 

the process actually began on 

January 21, when the population 

in the village of Toksook 

Bay, Alaska, was counted. 

On March 30 and April 1, 

every effort is made to count 

the number of people across 

the country who are suffering 

from homelessness. People 

are counted in shelters, at 

soup kitchens and mobile 

food vans, on the streets, and 

at outdoor encampments. 

By April 1, every household 

in the country should have 

received a survey packet. 

Several options are available 

to ensure that responding to 

the Census is easy. Answers 

Last month: cross 

cut saw handle 

can be provided online, by 

telephone, or by mail. The 

respondent’s answers should 

be based upon where a person 

lived as of April 1. If a response 

is not received from a 

household, Census takers will 

begin visiting unresponsive 

homes from May through July. 

The Census process culminates 

in December when appointment 

counts are delivered 

to the President and Congress 

as required by law. 

The questions on the Census 

are straightforward and 

apply to everyone. Sample 

questions include inquires 

about the number of people 

living at that address as 

of April 1, 2020. Another 

question will ask the type 

of dwelling such as a house, 

apartment, or mobile home. 

Answers help produce statistics 

concerning the number of 

homeowners and the number 

of people renting within an 

area. The names, ages, and 

gender of the members of 

the household will be asked. 

Questions about heritage and 

race are also included in the 

Census. The relationships of 

household members such as 

is a person a husband, wife, 

spouse, biological child, or 

daughter, grandchild, parentin-law, 

etc. is asked 

The 2020 Census does not 

include questions about citizenship. 

Community representatives 

are already in place to 

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will be installed on the app. 

Law enforcement officers 

will receive reliable information 

about the location of the 

incident in a faster and more 

accurate manner than by 

verbal communication with 

dispatchers. 

DCF has awarded six 

proactive grants totaling 

$33,000. The recipients are 

Lawrenceburg Community 

School Corporation, the 

South Dearborn Community 

School Corporation, the 

Sunman-Dearborn Community 

School Corporation, 

St. John Lutheran School, 

St. Lawrence School, and 

St. Mary’s School. The grant 

funding was initiated when 

Sheriff McHenry notified 

DCF that local schools had 

not been awarded state grants 

to cover the cost of purchasing 

SchoolGuard. 

Sheriff McHenry played 

a pivotal role when local 

schools began researching 

the program that would work 

best for all of the schools to 

increase school safety. He 

worked hand-in-hand with 

the administrations to pursue 

funding through multiple 

resources. 

“My main priority as a 

sheriff is not only to make 

our community safer but also 

to increase the safety and 

security in our schools. At the 

same time, I want to ensure 

that the software we utilize 

to make this happen provides 

assist the Census Bureau. For 

example, the Dearborn County 

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Committee is comprised of 

representatives from Dearborn 

County, Aurora, Greendale, 

Lawrenceburg, St. Leon, 

West Harrison, Moores Hill, 

and Dillsboro. These representatives 

help in ensuring 

maximum participation for an 

accurate Census count. 

Collecting information 

for the Census requires a 

large workforce. Temporary, 

part-time positions 

are available for jobs such 

as census takers, recruiting 

assistants, office staff, and 

supervisory staff. These jobs 

have flexible hours and offer 

competitive wages. Online 

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Participation in the 2020 

Census is important because 

the results will significantly 

impact the future of the community. 

Planning for growth 

and its funding have a direct 

correlation on quality of life 

based upon Census results. 

for the best response time and 

accuracy in handling a situation,” 

said Sheriff McHenry. 

He also stressed the importance 

of the ability of School- 

Guard to alert deputies and 

law enforcement officers who 

are working as well as those 

who are off duty and happen 

to be near a school. 

The funds received by 

the grants were made possible 

by the Lawrenceburg 

Community Grant Program, 

which is funded by the City 

of Lawrenceburg. The cost 

of the initial sign-up fee 

for SmartGuard, as well as 

the monthly fee for twelve 

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Future expansion to include 

fire chiefs and first responders 

via the SmartGuard app are 

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family and the Hayes family. 

Hence the name “The Guard 

Site.” The Sedler family 

purchased six acres of The 

Guard property in 1986. The 

property is in the flood plain 

and is surrounded by wetlands 

owned by Oxbow, Inc., which 

is a conservation group dedicated 

to preserving wetlands. 

When the Sedler family 

purchased The Guard Site, 

they began the preservation 

process to ensure that nothing 

more would disturb the site 

as it had been farmed over for 

many years. They met with 

Dr. Robert Cook, an Associate 

Professor of Anthropology 

at Ohio State University. Dr. 

Cook requested permission 

to do a magnetic gradiometry 

survey of the site. 

Magnetic Gradiometry is 

used in archaeological investigations 

to detect structures 

and features within the subsoil. 

The survey revealed an 

eight-hundred-year to a onethousand-year-old 

site that 

housed a large Fort Ancient 

style village. Fort Ancient 

refers to a Native American 

culture from ca. 1000-1750 

common era that flourished 

from The Ohio River Valley 

to Western West Virginia. Mr. 

Schulenburg elaborates, “Fort 

Ancient is a series of related 

peoples who all had similar 

technology, food, and religion. 

Many tribes descended from 

this group.” In fact, The Guard 

Site may have been inhabited 

by some of the very first farmers 

in North America. 

The survey showed many 

well-defined squares in the 

ground that were once homes 

on this site. The single-family 

houses were approximately 

15’x15’. Anywhere from 

one hundred fifty to five 

hundred people lived on this 

property. The Native Americans 

that occupied this site 

hunted, fished, farmed, and 

ate freshwater clams. Evidence 

shows the cultivation of 

large amounts of corn on this 

site, but the corn would have 

looked very different than it 

does today. The survey also 

revealed holes in the ground 

where garbage was buried. 

As Miss Sedler explains in 

regards to finding trash, “The 

best way to study what people 

were doing, is to look at their 

garbage.” Mr. Schulenburg 

adds, “What happens when 

you break your plate?” Fortunately, 

The Guard Site is a 

very well preserved site due 

to being located in the flood 

plain. The area is covered in 

silt, which has aided in the 

preservation. 

In 2012 the Sedler family 

and Dr. Cook reached 

an agreement to begin the 

exploration of The Guard Site. 

Mr. Schulenburg was working 

with Dr. Cook at a field 

school teaching undergrads 

how to dig when he got word 

of the site here in Southeastern 

Indiana. Mr. Schulenburg 

was very interested in the time 

period of this village, which 

was when people switched 

to agriculture. This significant 

transition is of particular 

interest to Mr. Schulenburg 

because it is vital to the way 

we live our lives to this day. 

This village would prove to 

be one of the first farming villages 

in this whole area. 

Miss Sedler and Mr. Schulenburg 

explained that the 

Department of Natural Resources 

(DNR) in Indiana has 

very strong preservation laws. 

Each year a permit is needed 

from the DNR to conduct excavations 

of known archaeological 

sites. Mr. Schulenburg 

compiles a detailed plan and 

Volunteer Debbie Cleary 

participates in a dig. (Photo 

courtesy of Liz Sedler) 

submits it to the DNR annually. 

The plan must consist of a 

research goal, as well as plans 

for excavation and analysis. 

A plan for the curation for 

items that are found is also 

included. The Archaeological 

Research Institute (ARI) has 

a great relationship with The 

Cincinnati Museum of Natural 

History, so the artifacts 

discovered during excavations 

are being stored at the museum. 

The goal of ARI is to provide 

hands-on opportunities 

for all of us to learn about, 

and participate in, archaeology. 

The Guard Site will be 

open for field experience from 

May through October of this 

year. They welcome students 

of all ages and volunteers 

to join in the excavations 

and to tour the area. Mr. 

Schulenburg will be on-site 

to lead the excavations and 

help identify any unearthed 

treasures. The work can be 

tedious as great care is taken 

to ensure that things are not 

destroyed during the excavation 

process. Small tools such 

as trowels are used to slowly 

Details revealed from the magnetic gradiometry survey. 

Arrowheads found at the 

site. 

dig and scrape. Dirt is sifted 

through to make sure nothing 

is missed. 

But, what excitement there 

is when you feel something 

and find something! Digging 

just eighteen inches to two 

feet down, taking the top layers 

of silt off reveals findings 

from one thousand years agothat 

is pretty amazing! 

Items that have been 

unearthed range from animal 

bones, arrowheads, and 

pottery to tools, and mussel 

shells. The plan this year is 

to excavate one of the buried 

homes. 

Mr. Schulenburg tells me 

about one of the most exciting 

things for him that has been 

discovered. “Two summers 

ago, we found what was probably 

a bench as it consisted 

of four-inch diameter burned 

logs that were all right next 

to each other in a uniform 

length. We only caught a 

sliver of it, but it was just so 

dramatic because this is furniture, 

someone sat here.” Mr. 

Schulenburg studies pottery. 

Finding that is very exciting 

because it tells so much about 

the period in which these 

people lived. 

When something is found, 

minimal cleaning happens inthe 

field. The dirt is delicately 

brushed off. Then the artifact 

is put into a labeled paper bag 

so that excess moisture 


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Old Farmland Holds Mysteries of a Forgotten Culture 

Volunteers work carefully to unearth hidden artifacts that tell 

a story. (Photo courtesy of Liz Sedler) 

Liz Sedler, Executive Director 

of the Archaeological 

Research Institute and 

Marcus Schulenburg, Head 

Archaeologist. 


isn’t held in. The bag is then 

marked with information 

about where it came from and 

how deep it was. In the lab, 

warm water and a toothbrush 

are used to clean objects off 

carefully, so one does not 

inadvertently scrub too hard. 

Preserving any residue that 

may be left behind is vital. 

Next, the object is carefully 

dried. Finally, lots of documentation 

and measurements 

are made before the object is 

sent off to various specialists. 

Any pottery found is kept 

in-house since pottery is Mr. 

Schulenburg’s area of expertise. 

Miss Sedler explains, 

“Every hour you spend in the 

field, we spend three hours in 

the lab cleaning, curating, and 

studying the artifacts.” 

In July 2019, The Archaeological 

Research Institute purchased 

a building on Walnut 

Street in Lawrenceburg that 

will house their headquarters 

once it is finished being 

Photos by Maureen Stenger 

remodeled. This much-needed 

building will serve not only 

as a home base but a space to 

store things in and possibly 

house a teaching lab one day. 

The building will also house a 

mini-museum, a gift shop, and 

a gathering space for lectures 

and groups. Miss Sedler and 

Mr. Schulenburg are passionate 

about bringing archaeology 

to our community and 

providing as many hands-on 

opportunities as possible in 

which people can be involved. 

Mr. Schulenburg explains he 

had a childhood interest in 

archaeology that was renewed 

in college when he had to take 

an archaeology class to fill a 

general education credit. The 

class reignited a spark followed 

by the suggestion of 

a professor that he attend a 

field school. He found one in 

Chillicothe, Ohio, which is an 

area rich in artifacts and sites. 

As Miss Sedler explains, 

this whole surrounding area 

is rich in archaeological sites. 

“Everybody in our area gets 

forgotten about. Everybody 

thinks archaeology, and they 

think Egypt or Greece, even 

Peru, but not Lawrenceburg, 

Indiana. And what we have 

is just as rich and just as cool 

as all of those other areas. 

The purpose of ARI is to get 

people to realize that but also 

to know that they can join 

us.” The Archaeological Institute 

realizes the importance 

of educating everyone about 

past cultures in and around 

the region. Still, they especially 

want to bring this home 

to the young students in the 

area. Miss Sedler elaborates, 

“A lot of people don’t realize 

A freshwater mussel shell potentially used as a hoe in the 

process of planting corn. 

what is here, and to start the 

education process. You have 

to start with people who care 

especially with kids because 

the kids are the ones who are 

going to grow up and remember 

the experiences they had 

with us. They will work to 

help us preserve more sites, so 

they are not lost because there 

are places that were destroyed 

that we will never know 

about. We will never have the 

information, so one of our 

goals is to preserve as much 

as we can and to learn more. 

Archaeology is such a neat 

career to go into. Hopefully, 

we do inspire more people to 

go into it as a result.” 

Miss Sedler’s father found 

an arrowhead as a young boy, 

which sparked a passion that 

has flourished over time. She 

says that for her family, it 

indeed has been, “If you build 

it, they will come.” ARI has a 

wonderful Board of Directors 

working on exciting future 

programs and plans, including 

a virtual reality tour of The 

Guard Site that will enable 

visualization of what the area 

looked like when it was a 

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village so long ago. On the 

docket for 2020, in addition to 

community field experiences, 

are regional archaeological 

tours, volunteer field certification 

courses, and day camps, 

including working in conjunction 

with The Dearborn 

County 4-H program. 

On Mar. 27 and Apr. 17 The 

Archaeological Research Institute 

will hold open houses 

from 10 A.M. until 6 P.M. 

at their headquarters at 424 

Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg 

for anyone interested in 

learning more about this fantastic 

endeavor. If you would 

like to learn more about ARI 

and sign up for their newsletter, 

check out their website 

at www.exploreARI.org. What 

a gold mine we sit on right 

here in our area, not in some 

far off place worlds away, 

right here at home. So move 

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Lawrenceburg Main 

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and Community 

Program Coordinator 

Lawrenceburg Main Street 

is delighted to announce that 

Michelle Cone has become 

its new Director. Michelle is 

building on the legacy of Pat 

Krider, who recently retired. 

Ms. Cone has been an 

integral part of fulfilling 

Main Street’s mission to 

revive the local economy 

and forge a vital future for 

Lawrenceburg since she 

joined the team in July of 

2018. Her considerable event 

planning, nonprofit, business 

ownership, and leadership 

skills serve Main Street well. 

Ms. Cone is passionate about 

preserving cultural history 

and public art. She sits on 

the Board of Trustees at 

both the Dearborn County 

Historical Society and the 

Contemporary Arts Center in 

Cincinnati. She was thrilled 

Michelle 

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Brittany 

Bleich 

to be given the opportunity 

to bring the Inside Out 

Project to Lawrenceburg in 

conjunction with the opening 

of the Civic Park last April. 

Lawrenceburg Main Street 

has added Brittany Bleich 

as their new Community 

Program Coordinator and 

Office Manager. 

Ms. Bleich has been 

an intern for the City of 

Lawrenceburg and Main 

Street in the past year and is 

familiar with the values that 

Main Street holds. 

“Our mission is to create 

a positive atmosphere for 

downtown Lawrenceburg 

by recruiting new business, 

promoting community 

pride, and developing 

economic tools to help make 

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through our public/private 

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Chris Haarmeyer, Doug Boschert, Adam Duwel, Brent Hill, Amanda Corsmeier, Ellen 

Rauen, Shelley Fricke. 

Civista Charitable Foundation Pledges to Park 

Civista Charitable Foundation has made a $1,000 pledge to the Friends of Lauren Hill for the 

hopeful Dog and Bike Park on the corner of Georgetown and Fairway Drive. The Lauren Hill 

Memorial is planned to be constructed thanks to a fifteen-year lease of the land from the City of 

Greendale. The Friends of Lauren Hill Foundation will be responsible for the development and 

maintenance of the memorial park. 

Bleich. 

Ms. Bleich is a graduate of 

Ivy Tech Community College 

and is currently working 

on obtaining a Bachelor’s 

Degree in Business 

Administration from Indiana 

University East. 

She is passionate about 

serving the community and is 

excited to see what the future 

holds. 

Dearborn Savings 

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Changes 

After eleven years of 

being a part of the team at 

Dearborn Savings Bank, 

President John Young left 

his position as President 

and Chief Executive Officer. 

Mr. Young led DSB through 

challenging economic times 

yet effectively managed 

the Bank and its personnel 

to previously unknown 

successes. DSB is a much 

better community bank 

thanks to his leadership. 

The positive impact that Mr. 

young made will be felt for 

years to come. 

Mr. Young was also active 

in the community and served 

on the Board of Directors of 

both the Dearborn County 

Clearinghouse and the 

Dearborn County Chamber of 

Commerce. 

Janet Faller has been 

appointed DSB Market 

President. Mrs. Faller 

started her banking career 

in 1980 in Greencastle, IN. 

After moving to southern 

Indiana in 1987, Mrs. Faller 

graduated from Vincennes 

University and Oakland City 

University while working in 

management. She moved with 

her family to Boca Raton, FL, 

in 2006, where she worked 

in the banking industry until 

returning to Indiana in 2008. 

Mrs. Faller began her career 

at Dearborn Savings as a teller 

John Young 

Janet Faller 

in 2008. She was promoted 

to Assistant Branch Manager 

and then to Branch Manager 

in 2010. She assumed the 

position of Vice President of 

Operations in 2016. 

Mrs. Faller is a member 

of the Board of Directors 

for the Dearborn County 


a member of the Indiana 

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volunteers for the Dearborn 

County Clearinghouse. She 

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her husband, Jim. They 

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grandchildren. 

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Local Guilford Resident is National YoungArts Finalist 

Meagan Hipsky is an accomplished 

musician and 

National YoungArts Foundation 

finalist. 

By Laura Keller 

“You must dream big and 

dream often. Take risks and 

see what happens.” This quote 

by Debasish Mridha reminds 

us that we will never know 

what may happen until we 

take a chance. For one Guilford 

resident, her dreams and 

risks have paid off. Meagan 

Hipsky, a seventeen-year-old 

senior from Guilford, was 

recently named a finalist by 

the National YoungArts Foundation 

in their 2020 national 

competition. 

A child’s interests often 

align with those of a parent or 

sibling, which holds true for 

Meagan. Her mother, Jennifer, 

earned a scholarship as 

a voice major at the College 

Conservatory of Music 

(CCM) at the University of 

Cincinnati. Jennifer believes 

that music is essential in early 

childhood development and 

that learning a stringed instrument 

can be started at a young 

age. Meagan’s love for music 

began at age four when she 

began playing the cello. She 

attended a Suzuki string program 

open house and selected 

the cello because she thought 

it looked interesting! 

The National YoungArts 

Foundation’s mission is to 

identify the most accomplished 

young artists in the 

visual, literary, and performing 

arts and provides them 

with creative and professional 

development opportunities 

throughout their careers. Each 

year, approximately seven 

thousand highly-qualified 

high school students apply 

for one of the ten different 

artistic categories. The process 

consists of an application 

and videos of each student 

performing several high-level 

pieces. Each submission is 

evaluated on its own merit in 

a blind adjudication process 

composed of several rounds 

of review. In each round, a 

national pool comprised of 

master artists within their 

respective specialties review 

and evaluate materials. 

YoungArts winners compete 

for cash prizes up to $10,000. 

They take master classes 

with notable artists – including 

Debbie Allen, Mikhail 

Baryshnikov, Frank Gehry, 

Wynton Marsalis, José Parlá, 

Salman Rushdie, Jeanine Tesori 

and Mickalene Thomas. 

They become eligible for 

nomination as a U.S. Presidential 

Scholar in the Arts. 

This year, one hundred 

fifty-three applicants were 

selected as finalists with only 

twenty-one applicants in classical 

music. Meagan was only 

one of two cellists chosen in 

the entire country. Finalists 

were flown to Miami, Florida, 

in January for an all-expenses-paid 

week sponsored 

by YoungArts Foundation. 

Throughout the week, they 

had an opportunity to participate 

in masters classes and 

workshops with internationally 

renowned leaders in their 

respective fields in addition 

to further adjudication during 

interviews and auditions for 

future awards. Each finalist is 

also given a once in a lifetime 

opportunity to perform at the 

New World Center in Miami, 

a concert hall that is home to 

the New World Symphony. 

After spending one week in 

Miami, Meagan was nominated 

by YoungArts as a U.S. 

Presidential Scholar of the 

Arts. Only sixty students 

are nominated each year for 

this prestigious honor. After 

further adjudication by the 

Commission on Presidential 

Scholars, only 20 U.S. 

Presidential Scholars in the 

Arts will be selected based on 

artistic achievement, personal 

characteristics, and leadership 

and service activities. Winners 

will be notified in May. 

Scholars are invited to 

Washington, D.C., for several 

days of recognition. They will 

meet with government officials, 

educators, authors, musicians, 

scientists, and other 

leaders. Scholars will also 

have the opportunity to visit 

museums and monuments in 

our nation’s capital and attend 

recitals, receptions, and ceremonies 

held in their honor. 

They also have an opportunity 

to showcase their work in an 

exhibition and performance at 

the John F. Kennedy Center 

for the Performing Arts. 

Meagan is no stranger to 

the limelight. She has won 

numerous local, regional and 

national competitions the past 

couple of years, including a 

silver medal at the Fischoff 

National Chamber competition 

in 2019 with her quartet 

“Eclatante.” Fischoff is the 

largest and most prestigious 

chamber music competition 

in the country. Only 

24 groups in a division are 

selected to compete and go 

through multiple rounds of 

competition against accomplished 

groups from all over 

the United States. 

In addition, she has been 

a member of the Cincinnati 

Symphony Youth Orchestra 

Leadership in Law- Explore a Career 

The Leadership in Law 

summer internship is being 

offered June 22-26. The 

program gives high school 

students insight into careers 

in law, law enforcement, and 

government. 

During the one-week program, 

students gain hands-on 

experience with judges, attorneys, 

government leaders, 

and law enforcement professionals. 

They work with CSI 

crime scene technology and 

participate in a mock trial 

proceeding. 

The Leadership in Law 

program was created through 

the collaborative efforts of 

the offices of Judge Sally 

McLaughlin and the Prosecutor 

for Dearborn and Ohio 

Counties, Lynn Deddens. It is 

open to high school students 

who will be going into their 

sophomore, junior, or senior 

year of high school. 

Students experience firsthand 

how police officers and 

prosecutors handle criminal 

cases. Crime scene investigation 

is followed by hearings 

and a mock trial 

Interested students should 

contact their guidance office 

about the program or email 

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(CSYO) philharmonic orchestra 

for the past four years, 

serving as the principal cellist 

for the past two. Meagan’s 

sister Loxea is also an extremely 

talented musician. 

A sophomore at East Central 

High School, she serves as 

the principal violist for the 

CSYO. 

Meagan has spent the past 

three to four years studying 

with the Cincinnati Symphony 

Orchestra (CSO) and 

University of Cincinnati College 

Conservatory of Music 

professor Alan Rafferty as 

well as Dr. Sarah Kim, a cello 

professor at Miami University 

in Oxford, OH. 

Meagan has also been 

selected as a member of the 

2020 National Youth Orchestra 

U.S.A. (NYO-USA). She 

will spend this upcoming 

summer with the orchestra 

touring North America and 

performing concerts at many 

prestigious venues, including 

Carnegie Hall in New York 

City, with some of the top 

high school-aged classical 

musicians in the country. 

Unlike most musicians her 

age, Meagan’s parents are 

not professional musicians. 

But dreaming big and taking 

risks has paid dividends 

for Meagan, who plans to 

become a professional cellist 

and is currently auditioning 

with several of the top music 

conservatories in the United 

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By Merrill Hutchinson 

When was the last time 

one of your kids made you so 

mad you wanted to scream? 

Don’t tell me I’m the only 

one that gets fired up like this. 

I worked as a school counselor 

for over twenty years; I’ve 

seen some of you in action. 

Steam coming out of your 

ears, face turning beet red, 

veins bulging out of your 

neck. That’s some ugly stuff! 

I have more than my share 

of personal stories that demonstrate 

my immature way 

of handling anger with my 

kids. I remember one summer 

when I told my kids over and 

over again to pick up their 

toys out of the yard. Finally, 

one day while cutting grass, 

I saw a glove and baseball 

laying out in the yard... again! 

They were soaking wet after 

being left out overnight. As I 

looked at the glove, I got an 

idea. I felt this devilish smile 

appear on my face that might 

remind you of the Grinch as 

he was taking the very last 

toy from the kids in Whoville. 

As the smile appeared, the 

ball and glove disappeared 

under the mulching blade of 

my mower. Before you judge, 

think about how you have 

handled anger and frustration 

Slow to Anger 

with your kids. 

Let’s face it- raising kids 

can be tough! None of us are 

perfect, and we don’t always 

make decisions that make us 

proud. 

We all have seen and experienced 

raging anger that 

has led to hurt, mistakes, and 

even scars- physically, mentally, 

and emotionally. 

Maybe we were the giver; 

perhaps we were the receiver, 

but either way, anger is something 

that often leaves us with 

regrets. Handling our anger 

in a better way gives our kids 

a positive model from which 

to learn. 

We must keep a couple of 

things in mind. 

• We must remember that 

we are human, but so are our 

kids. We make mistakes. We 

allow our emotions to get the 

best of us, and sometimes, we 

just make bad choices. Our 

kids are no different. They, 

too, make mistakes, bad 

choices, and run amok with 

emotions. The difference is 

that you are an adult. Despite 

what you might see on the 

news, adults should be held 

to a higher standard for how 

they handle their anger. We 

have too many adults throwing 

tantrums like children, 

and our kids are watching it 

happen. As adults, we have 

a greater responsibility to 

model a healthy response to 

anger. 

When we get upset with 

our kids, losing sight of the 

power and influence we have 

over them is easy. Whether 

we realize it or not, children 

are watching everything we 

do. 

Children emulate what they 

see and often hold on to our 

words and actions like we 

were their heroes. 

• We need to become aware 

of our triggers. The longer 

we parent our kids, recognizing 

our triggers becomes 

easier. The things our kids do 

that seem to draw a strong 

negative emotion from us. 

Once you identify your triggers, 

the time has come to 

deal with them. You must put 

certain practices into place 

that allow us to avoid, alleviate, 

or accept the triggering 

behavior. I often think of this 

as a fire drill. Fire drills are 

held in our schools because 

we want our kids to recognize 

what the unpleasant sound is 

and then develop a set plan 

to respond. Fire drills allow 

us to empty a school building 

full of young children in 

a matter of seconds... calmly! 

Teaching yourself to react 

appropriately to your kid’s 

negative behaviors can also 

keep you and your family 

safe from the pitfalls of emotional 

triggers. 

• Inform your kids about 

your triggers - If your kids do 

something that pushes your 

buttons, discuss what these 

triggers are with them before 

you get to the point of raging 

with anger about their unacceptable 

behavior. For example, 

“Kids, I hate to see your 

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The Dearborn County Home Builders Association (DCHBA 

recently hosted their annual Home and Garden Show where 

they had a gift basket raffle. They decided to “give back” to 

the community by donating the proceeds of their basket raffle 

to the YES Home. The donation will be used to help fund 

building improvements being made to the exterior of the YES 

Home. The mission of the DCHBA is to promote affordable 

housing, builder networking, and construction education. 

bikes out in the yard when 

I come home from work. 

They need to be in the garage 

before I get home.” Conversations 

like this help your kids 

know your expectations. Trying 

to catch our kids messing 

up speaks to our immaturity 

and the need to demonstrate 

power over our kids. 

• When kids do hit your 

trigger, understand your emotions, 

and put yourself into a 

time out. Take a break! This 

step does not mean to let the 

incident go. It means giving 

yourself time to tackle the 

incident with a logical mind, 

not a raging temper. Your 

reaction is YOUR responsibility. 

You are the adult. 

Don’t blame a child for your 

out-of-control behavior. 

• If you mess up, own 

it. One of the most powerful 

things a parent can do with 

their children is to apologize. 

However, an apology without 

repentance is of no value. 

If you apologize and the 

next day you lose your 

temper again, for the same 

reason, they will soon learn 

your words mean nothing. 

• Don’t mix up admitting 

your wrongdoing by excusing 

their wrongdoing. If 

your child was indeed doing 

something wrong that needs to 

be corrected, then healthy and 

appropriate consequences are 

required. They, too, need to 

learn to apologize and accept 

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responsibility for their actions. 

• Keep in mind the following 

- God gives us justice and 

grace, but he balances these 

two with love. Think about 

how often you have probably 

made God want to scream 

because of the things that 

you have done. Aren’t you 

thankful for God’s grace and 

mercy? Your kids desperately 

need that same balance of justice 

and grace. 

As your children grow up, 

they may still look up to you 

as their hero, but they will 

eventually realize you are 

only human. One of the greatest 

gifts we can pass on to 

our children is to demonstrate 

how we have grown and 

matured. Teaching your kids 

through discipline and praise 

are essential, but limiting 

the number of negative scars 

caused by our anger is something 

we will never regret. 

If you find yourself experiencing 

intense or frequent 

bouts of emotionally charged 

anger, consider speaking with 

your spouse or a friend about 

getting help. Reach out to a 

pastor, priest, or counselor. 

Do not allow you or your 

family to become a victim of 

anger. Your kids will thank 

you, and your family will be 

better for it. 

Merrill Hutchinson is the 

President of Rock Solid Families, 

a faith-based coaching 

organization in St. Leon, IN. 

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OK, I admit it. I was one 

of those people. They had to 

drag me kicking and screaming 

into the twenty-first-century 

world of cell phones. 

For years I had a nasty, 

cheap little flip phone that 

didn’t do much besides be a 

telephone. Most of the time, 

I left it sitting on the dresser. 

I believed, and still do, that 

people spend way too much 

time on their devices. I was a 

rebellious hold-out. 

But all of that changed a 

couple of years ago. My son 

found a deal that was about 

the same cost as the set-up 

I had with the flip-phone 

people. So I went to the dark 

side. I got an iPhone. 

I’m still not one of those 

folks who is constantly on 

their phone and don’t intend 

to be. But I must admit, I 

have become dependent upon 

many of the cool tools on my 

phone. 

It’s amazing to me the 

number of contraptions, gadgets, 

and other stuff we don’t 

need anymore because of our 

phones. 

There is a calculator in a 

drawer somewhere. It’s probably 

hanging out with the 

alarm clock, compass, and 

the old stopwatch. We don’t 

use any of them because we 

have phones. 

While working on a song 

the other day, I decided to 

make a recording so my 

feeble old brain wouldn’t 

forget it. In my pre-iPhone 

days, one of three tape recorders 

lying around would 

have been commandeered. 

Now I don’t need any of 

them because the recorder on 

my phone is great. If I want 

to get fancy, add instruments, 

and do other things, I can use 

Garage Band, a sound-mixing 

app that is pretty good. 

I still use the same guitar 

tuner I’ve had for years, but 

I really don’t need it. My 

phone has a nice one. 

Our MP3 players and 

iPods are in a drawer or box 

somewhere and will probably 

never be played again. An 

iPhone holds a lot of music 

and is a breeze to use. 

There is a portable radio 

out in the garage that works 

great, but I hardly ever listen 

to it. The phone gets just 

about any station, sounds 

fine, and has no reception 

problems. 

We have a police scanner 

somewhere. But there is an 

app on my phone that works 

much better. 

Having been a small-town 

newspaper editor, I have a 

bunch of cameras. 

I don’t need or use any of 

them because the camera on 

the phone is the better option. 

There is a very nice Garmin 

GPS unit in the closet. It gets 

free lifetime updates, and 

we used to rely on it a lot. 

We very seldom use it now 

because the Waze app on the 

phone gets us there and back 

easier and more reliably. 

When I want to have a 

look at the calendar, I usually 

don’t use the floppy paper 

one hanging in the kitchen. 

The one on my phone is easy 

and quick to use. It’s the 

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same way with the phonebook. 

A number is much 

easier to find on your phone. 

I’m sure my phone can 

handle a whole bunch of 

other chores, but I’m not 

there yet. There is probably 

no way I’ll ever get rid of my 

wristwatch even though the 

phone has a clock. 

The watch is just more 

convenient. 

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school. Zoe Peters and Kayla Stone were 

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Language. This program sends students 

to foreign countries for the summer to 

further their study of foreign language 

and to be immersed in another culture. 

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displayed by Mr. Koors during his life, 

such as his dedication to foreign language 

and generosity to students. 

The phone has a “wallet,” 

but I’m just fine with 

the leather one in my back 

pocket. 

There is a lot of stuff I 

should throw away because 

of my phone – things that I’ll 

probably never use again. But 

I just can’t seem to do it. 

I guess part of me is still 

stuck in the twentieth century. 

And I’m OK with that. 

By Stefanie Hoffmeier 

Spring will be here before 

you know it. When the 

weather warms up, many 

people take the opportunity 

to declutter, reduce, and get 

some spring cleaning done in 

their homes. But before you 

get that “throw it away” mentality, 

think about reuse and 

recycling for those items that 

you haven’t used in a while. 

As you’re clearing out junk 

and filling garbage bags in the 

coming weeks, these tips will 

help you clean up and properly 

dispose of waste. 

Electronics 

The Indiana Electronic 

Waste (E-Waste) Law prohibits 

electronics from being 

thrown in the trash. The 

purpose of the law is to reduce 

the amount of electronic 

waste being sent to Indiana 

landfills and to ensure that 

hazardous substances found 

in electronic waste are being 

managed in an appropriate 

and environmentally responsible 

manner. When cleaning 

out your old electronics, you 

can take them to the Dearborn 

County Recycling Center 

(DCRC) Drive-Thru to be 

recycled. Electronics that 

should be recycled include 

computers, tablets, monitors, 

televisions, printers, 

digital photo frames, cameras, 

camcorders, DVD and VHS 

players, set-top boxes, and 

cell phones. The rechargeable 

batteries in electronics, 

tools, and toys also need to 

be recycled. Placing lithiumion 

batteries in your trash 

containers causes a dangerous 

situation. If these batteries 

Spring Cleaning Without Filling Up the Trash Can 

break, they may spark fires, 

putting your family and trash 

hauler unnecessarily at risk. 

Consider donating electronics 

that still work to charities and 

thrift stores. 

Garage 

Like many people, your 

garage is probably filled with 

old paints and lawn chemicals 

that you no longer need. 

These products contain ingredients 

that are toxic, flammable, 

reactive, or corrosive. 

They should never be poured 

down the drains, poured into 

the yard, or placed in the 

trash. You can bring household 

hazardous wastes such 

as automotive fluids, degreasers, 

paint thinners, pesticides, 

fertilizers, pool chemicals, 

propane tanks, and solvents 

to the DCRC Drive-Thru. 

Latex, or water-based, paint 

is accepted if it is at least 1/3 

full, never been frozen, and 

in the original container with 

the label still on. All latex 

paints taken at the DCRC 

are donated to Mathew 25 

Ministries, where they are 

re-blended and reused for 

reconstruction projects. The 

DCRC Drive-Thru accepts 

automotive chemicals such 

as oil, antifreeze, and transmission 

fluid, as well as tires 

for a fee. If you have a stack 

of empty cardboard boxes 

from packaging and online 

purchases, break them down 

for recycling and place the 

styrofoam packing materials 

in your trash. 

Inside the House 

Accumulated magazines 

and newspapers can be recycled 

in your curbside bin 

or at one of the DCRC 24/7 

drop off locations. Hardback 

books can either be donated, 

resold to reuse bookstores, or 

brought to the DCRC Drive- 

Thru to be recycled. If you 

have accumulated boxes of 

files with sensitive information, 

take them to the DCRC 

Drive-Thru to be shredded. 

When shredding at home, 

use transparent or translucent 

bags to collect the shredded 

paper, then place the clear 

bags in the DCRC 24/7 dropoff 

locations. New and gently 

used school supplies, craft 

supplies, sewing supplies, 

fabric, and office supplies 

can be donated to the DCRC 

Creation Station for reuse in 

schools and with non-profit 

organizations. 

Small and large appliances, 

including refrigerators, can be 

brought to the DCRC Drive- 

Thru for recycling. A $10 

fee is charged for all freon 

appliances. Consider donating 

gently used furniture, 

excess kitchen utensils, and 

dinnerware to thrift stores or 

charities. While plastic toys 

cannot be recycled, they can 

be given to thrift stores, daycares 

and nurseries, and some 

local charities. Make sure to 

call the organization to which 

you are donating items before 

dropping them off. Sometimes 

these items are entirely 

unusable and must, unfortunately, 

be put in the trash. 

Once you’ve taken stock of 

what you want to get rid of, 

separate the items between 

what can be donated, what 

can be recycled, and what 

must go in the trash. 

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Opal, the Obstinate 

By 

Howard 

Hewitt 

By Mary-Alice Helms came by and offered me a ride 

This www.redforme.blogspot.com 

is a story about a car. to school. 

Not just any car, but the most When we returned to Opal’s 

aggravating, What's ornery, Happening 

evil piece “resting place” after work, 

of steel ever to roll In off the an assembly 

line. Town of one more time. As soon as I 

I decided to try starting her 

Opal West came into Harrison 

our family turned the key, she sprang into 

in 1975, when we realized life. 

that we needed a second By car. “I guess it dried out during 

Of course, it would have 

Christina 

Swafford 

to the day,” my friend observed. 

be a used one. But when we “Yeah, I guess it did!” I responded, 

even though it was 

started looking at used vehicles 

we could afford, Community I found still raining a bit. I’m sure I 

them to be stodgy vehicles Correspondent heard a throaty giggle from 

compared 

cswaffordbeacon@aol.com 

to the sleek models under the hood, but it probably 

was a response from the 

driven to school by some of 

my colleagues. I just couldn’t engine as my foot jabbed the 

visualize them parked side by gas pedal. 

side. Then my husband, Don, As soon as I got home that 

told me about a used Buick evening, I called the man who 

Opel that one of his customers had sold us the car. 

had for sale. A Buick? That “I’m sorry, Ma’am,” he 

didn’t sound bad. 

chuckled when I told him 

It was almost dark when about my problems with Opal, 

we went to see the car, and I “But it was an ‘as is’ deal, you 

didn’t notice much about the know. 

outside design. I was more And by the way, you might 

interested in the interior. It want to carry a can of oil with 

was an automatic model, with you all the time. That car does 

the gear shift jauntily placed tend to use a little oil.” 

between the two front bucket A little oil? When it came 

seats. I had seen several “4 to oil, Opal definitely had a 

on the floor” models, but drinking problem. 

none with this style-forward Over the next few months, 

gear shift design AND bucket I got used to the “check oil” 

seats. What more could I light coming on. I bought oil 

want? Even though Don suggested 

that I might want to try always had a can with me at 

by the case, just to be sure I 

driving it first, I was sold. We all times. 

bought the car, and unimaginatively 

named it “Opal.” only one of Opal’s vices. 

Using oil turned out to be 

My first clue that I might One dark night the electrical 

system had some kind 

rue my quick purchase came 

on the very first day that I of glitch, and I found myself 

in total blackness on an 

drove the car to work. It was 

raining. Not a deluge, just a unfamiliar country road. On 

gentle, steady downpour. A another memorable occasion, 

Opal decided that she 

few minutes into our drive, I 

felt a bit of moisture on my didn’t ever want to back up 

toes. I glanced down to see again, and refused to go into 

that the floor of the car was “reverse.” That one required 

rapidly taking on rainwater. an expensive stay in the shop. 

A few seconds later, Opal And the list goes on. The kids 

coughed piteously and died. decided one day that it would 

All I could do was push her be “neat” to install an 8-track 

onto the shoulder of the road. player (anyone remember 

Fortunately, a fellow teacher those?) in Opal’s back seat, 

By 

Celeste 

Calvitto 

and she protested by belching 

so much smoke that the 

Blooming Grove fire department 

responded to our house. 

(Maybe that one wasn’t entirely 

the car’s fault.) Another 

time a monumental rainstorm 

hit, as my daughter and I were 

driving through downtown 

Indianapolis. Of course, that 

cursed car quit right in the 

middle of a very busy intersection---but 

then jerked back 

to life as if to say, “It was all 

the stupid driver’s fault!” 

We had just about decided 

that we had to get a more 

dependable mode of transportation. 

Opal must have heard 

us discussing the situation 

because her behavior suddenly 

changed. For weeks she 

was downright docile. And 

so I decided that it would be 

just fine to drive that lemon 

to Purdue University to pick 

up our second daughter, and 

all of her belongings when 

school let out in the spring. 

The day was beautiful 

when we loaded books, bedding, 

chairs, bulletin boards, 

clothes, and daughter into the 

car and headed home. Lisa, 

our oldest daughter, had come 

along to help, and occupied 

the passenger seat, while our 

returning student sat squashed 

between two suitcases in the 

back seat. 

“Thank goodness! No rain!” 

I thought as we tootled down 

I-70. 

Suddenly there was a terrific 

“bang,” and my vision 

was completely blocked. 

Apparently, I hadn’t latched 

the hood down tightly when I 

added the last can of oil. The 

wind had thrown the entire 

hood up against the windshield. 

None of us could see 

out of the tightly packed car. 

Horns were blowing, and 

cars were dodging all around 

us. Couldn’t anyone see that 

we were having a problem? 

Fortunately, I rarely drive in 

the fast lane. Lisa leaned out 

of the passenger side window 

and directed me onto the 

shoulder. 

We were shaking when we 

got out of the car. I carefully 

re-latched the hood and tested 

it with all of my strength. 

Then I delivered a well-placed 

kick to Opal’s back fender. 

“That’s it for you, my girl,” 

I muttered. And it was. 

The very next week, we 

traded Opal in on a sedate 

sedan. I felt a little guilty as 

we left the used-car lot, and I 

saw a teenaged boy eyeing the 

yellow Opel with the bucket 

seats and the cool gear shift. 

Oh, well—Opal might teach 

him a lot about mechanics. 

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By 

Melanie 

Alexander 

Last month I vowed to 

By 

share some springtime Maxine recipes 

with everyone. Klump However, 

it seems like early spring 

weather has already Community arrived 

Correspondent 

in this part of the Midwest. 

Daffodil stems have started 

maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

peeking through ground 

just outside my front door in 

mid-February! I think that the 

advance to springtime might 

be a little too premature this 

year. (After all, the NCAA 

basketball tournament is 

weeks away.) 

The process to determine 

which recipes are to be placed 

in the column is always 

fascinating to me. I almost 

always have a “theme” 

selected several months ahead 

of time. Sometimes the recipe 

is one that’s readily available 

from my files and cookbooks 

because I’ve recently 

prepared the dish. Other 

times, I go directly to one of 

my “hard copy” recipes that I 

have not recently made. Andthat 

often turns to memories 

of the meal(s) and events 

when that recipe was on the 

menu. 

That is precisely what 

happened with this first 

recipe for Summertime 

Vegetable Pasta. The recipe 

resides on a photocopy of an 

article from a long-forgotten 

source. 

The poor-quality copy has 

been folded and refolded, but 

I would never make a legible, 

handwritten card for my files. 

My husband, Lee, loved 

his garden and spent so many 

happy hours nurturing seeds, 

tending that garden and then 

cooking/baking those same 

foods. He made this dish for 

the first time about twentyfive 

years ago (when we lived 

at the Renck family farm for a 

time), and it remains a family 

favorite to this day. 

The dish is very versatile 

and can be made with any/ 

all of the vegetables that I’ve 

tried over the years. Substitute 

other vegetables if there is 

one of the listed items that is 

not liked. The original recipe 

called for ham, but I often use 

chicken or NO meat at all. 

If you have family/friends 

who are vegan, the plantbased 

dairy substitutes work 

well and swap vegetable broth 

for the chicken broth. The 

recipe, as outlined, makes 10- 

12 servings, so I often prepare 

a half recipe. I’ve even frozen 

small portions to be reheated; 

however, vegetables lose their 

crispness after freezing. 

Summertime Vegetable 

Pasta 

16 oz. box Fettucine 

1 tablespoon butter 

¾ cup onion, minced 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

fresh asparagus cut into 

2-inch pieces (equal about 2 

cups) 

2 cups medium zucchini or 

summer squash (quarter 

and cut into thin slices) 

1 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly 

sliced 

1 cup carrots, halved and 

thinly sliced 

¾ cup dairy sour cream or 

plain yogurt 

¼ cup milk or buttermilk 

2/3 cup chicken broth 

2 teaspoons dried crushed 

basil 

1 cup tiny frozen peas, thawed 

¼ pound lean ham diced or 

chopped 

1 cup Parmesan cheese 

¼ cup green onions, thinly 

sliced 

Cook pasta according to 

package directions while 

preparing vegetables. 

When pasta reaches desired 

tenderness, remove from 

heat and drain. Melt butter 

in a large skillet or Dutch 

oven. Sauté onions and 

garlic for about 3 minutes. 

Mix in chosen assorted fresh 

vegetables. Stir fry about 

3- 5 minutes. Over high heat, 

add chicken broth and basil. 

Reduce heat; add peas, ham, 

and green onions. Add pasta, 

sour cream, milk, and cheese. 

Toss lightly to combine 

thoroughly. Serve on large 

platter and top with ground 

black pepper to taste. Pass 

additional cheese. 

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From a Dog’s Point of View 

By Star and Tammy Turner 

Hi, my name is Star, and I 

am new here at the shelter. 

Let me tell you a little bit 

about myself. I am a female, 

spayed pit-bull mix. I am very 

shy right now, but I am learning 

that not everyone is going 

to hurt me. 

Everyone has all been 

very nice to me here, and I 

am learning to trust people 

again. I would like the kind 

of forever home that is kind 

of quiet, at least at first. I am 

learning to play with toys, 

and I like that. I’m sure if 

you give me some time, I 

will be the perfect little dog 

for you. 

If you are looking for a new 

family member, determining 

what will work best for 

your family is important. For 

instance, do you live in an 

apartment? If so, you may 

not want to go out and adopt 

a Labrador Retriever BE- 

CAUSE they need so much 

room to run and are full of energy. 

A good dog for an apartment 

would be a Pug, Poodle, 

Shih Tzu, or Chihuahua. 

But if you live in an 

apartment with small kids, 

you may need to look for a 

Maltese, Beagle, or even a 

Boston Terrier. If you have 

an active family and a nice 

Star 

yard to play in, consider 

a Golden Retriever, Lab, 

Beagle, a Bulldog, or Pitbull. 

If you are a senior, you 

may want to consider adopting 

a senior pet. Senior Pets 

are often overlooked and left 

in the shelters, but they still 

have a lot of love to give and 

make loyal companions. A 

good pet for a senior would 

be a Maltese, Poodle, Yorkie, 

or Pomeranian. Go for something 

small that just wants to 

curl up in your lap to be near 

you. 

How much space and 

playtime your dog will need 

depends on his or her size, 

age, breed, and general health. 

Some dogs like Australian 

Shepherds or Collies will go 

stir crazy if they do not go for 

walks or have plenty of space 

in which to play. Some dogs 

like Pugs and Maltese will 

be satisfied after ten minutes 

of play. Reading up on your 

dog’s breed and energy level 

is important so you can determine 

what works best for you 

and them. 

Animal experts agree that 

a sufficient lack of outdoor 

time and fresh air can lead to 

various health issues such as 

restlessness and boredom, destructive 

chewing, depression, 

frequent barking and whining, 

obesity, and escaping or 

digging. 

Like humans, dogs like to 

have a familiar space to call 

their own such as a nice bed, 

a certain spot on the couch, 

or a space by the window or 

door. Restraining a dog in a 

kennel for hours on end every 

day can make them feel 

stressed or unloved. 

So come to the shelter and 

look for your new best friend. 

If you are looking for a purebred 

dog, we have them too. 

Twenty-five percent of all 

dogs in the shelter are purebreds. 

Be sure to come in and 

look around, and don’t forget 

to come and visit me! 

Wags & Wet Kisses, 

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Sudoku 

Sudoku is a logical puzzle game that may seem difficult at 

first glance, but actually it is not as hard as it looks! Fill a 

number in to every cell in the grid, using the numbers 1 to 

9. You can only use each number once in each row, each 

column, and in each of the 3×3 boxes. The solution can be 

found on our website www.goBEACONnews.com/print_ 

edition. Click on the link for Sudoku and view the solution 

for this month and last. Good luck and have fun! 

Old Friends Luncheon 

The Old Friends and Bright Beginnings luncheon for 

Thursday, April 2, will feature a presentation on Bicycling 

America “Let Go and Let God” given by Warren Kirk, pastor 

and P&G retiree. Our luncheon begins at 11:30 in the Dearborn 

Hills Methodist Church, 25365 State Line Road. For 

reservations and $10 donation, please call the church office 

by Monday, March 30 at 812 637-3993. 

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ARIE 

By 

Marie 

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Dear Marie, 

I have been working at an 

investment firm for thirteen 

years. Every year my boss 

assigns bonus goals. His job 

is to make sure the goals 

are attainable and help his 

employees achieve them. One 

of my goals set for 2019 was 

to become the lead advisor 

on five client accounts. These 

clients can be obtained by 

the three leading investment 

advisors, one of whom is my 

boss, assigning clients to me. 

Throughout the year, one 

advisor gave me two clients 

accounts. The other two did 

not assign any to me. 

The second goal that my 

boss set for me was to pass an 

exam and securities license 

required by most U.S. states 

for individuals who act as investment 

advisors. The Series 

65 exam—known formally as 

the Uniform Investment Adviser 

Law Examination—covers 

laws, regulations, ethics, 

and topics such as retirement 

planning, portfolio management, 

and fiduciary responsibilities. 

The passing grade 

is 72%. I was able to take the 

test twice, and on the second 

attempt, I got a 71%. So close 

and yet so far away! The waiting 

period between testing is 

thirty days, and because I did 

not begin taking the test until 

late in the year, I did not have 

time to retake the test before 

the year ended. 

During my mid-year review, 

my boss said there was nothing 

to discuss and promised 

that I would have five clients 

by year-end. He has yet 

to perform my end-of-year 

evaluation. He must determine 

what percent of my goals 

were reached, which affects 

how much, if any, of my yearend 

bonus I will receive. Typically, 

the results are shared in 

March, and bonus goals for 

2020 are assigned in April. 

For the last three years, 

my boss has found reasons 

not to give me my full bonus 

because he assigns goals that 

are not possible to achieve. 

During the first ten years of 

my employment, my boss and 

I were on very good terms. 

Three years ago, he got wind 

that our political views were 

different. I believe this is part 

of why he assigned unachievable 

goals to me. 

Marie, do you think it is 

time for me to look for a new 

employment opportunity? 

Nicole from Harrison 

Dear Nicole, 

You are in a predicament 

and have much to lose or 

gain! I would remind your 

boss that he assured you that 

you would have five clients 

by year-end. 

You could also take the test 

again to show that you are 

dedicated to passing it. 

This seems like a good time 

to update your resume. With 

your years of experience, you 

might be better off in a friendlier 

office climate. 

You must weigh the benefits 

of staying or leaving. 

How unhappy are you at your 

current office? Only you can 

answer that question. 

Have a pressing question? 

Email Marie@goBeaconnews.com 

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By 

Doris 

Butt 

Community 

Correspondent 

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Love, Jennie 

Ray and I are cruising 

along when I decide to listen 

to a cassette. I brought along 

some tapes I found among 

my mom’s things she left 

behind. I have never taken 

the time to listen to them. 

One cassette label catches 

my eye. “Player Piano 9-93, 

Love, Jennie.” I realize it 

is a recording of our oldest 

daughter playing her player 

piano, a gift that she made 

for her grandparents. 

Ray’s Uncle John gave the 

piano, a roll case, and rolls 

to Jennie, then a teenager. In 

return, he asked her to learn 

to play Golden Slippers for 

him. She did. He told her 

the first truck he ever saw 

was the one that delivered 

the piano to his Indiana 

farmstead around 1911. 

Ray comments the piano 

was kept in the forbidden - 

pulled curtains and drawn 

blinds - parlor. He remembers 

only a couple of visits 

through its closed door. 

After Jennie received the 

piano, Ray refinished it and 

the roll case. The player 

Fred, the family pet 

part did not work, but we 

had the piano tuned so that 

Jennie could play it. After 

Ray’s 750-pound gut buster 

was rolled down the bank 

of our farmstead and loaded 

for its move to Houston, 

Jennie vigilantly supervised 

its travels. The piano 

was shipped to Tulsa, back 

to Houston, Burbank, and 

Oxnard, California, where 

she had the player works 

restored. It also journeyed 

across the country to Hope, 

Rhode Island. Its resting 

place is now in the Piano 

Room of their Dardanelle, 

Arkansas retirement home. 

We listen to Jennie’s piano 

roll selections. Many of 

them are of the WWI era but 

seem very appropriate to our 

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times: Let’s All Be Americans 

Now, God Be with Our 

Boys Tonight, Hands Across 

the Sea, Arrival of the Eagle 

and Arms of America. 

Suddenly a background 

sound gets our attention. 

“Did you hear that? Was that 

a bark?” I rewind the tape 

and listen again. “It’s Fred!” 

Our beloved granddog was 

barking in the background. 

Stories of the great black 

Lab flood my mind. 

For so many years, every 

telephone conversation was 

filled with Fred stories. Jennie 

found Fred at a pound 

in Tulsa. Young Fred made 

quick dashes out the door, 

causing Jennie to have to 

search the neighborhood for 

him. He ran circles on furniture 

and on laps. He sprang 

to the door at the word 

“cat.” Jennie married Frank, 

and they all got along fine. 

In Houston, Fred learned 

to swim and ran to the door 

at the word “Squirrel.” 

There he quieted down and 

enjoyed a quieter life. 

In Burbank, Fred got the 

suitcase blues and would 

pout immediately upon 

hearing the jingle of suitcase 

buckles. Jennie commuted 

weekdays to Houston for 

almost and year, and Fred 

became Frank’s buddy. He 

then preferred Frank’s feet, 

only tolerating Jennie’s persistent 

attention. 

Fred was one smart dog 

who could learn a new trick 

in a matter of minutes. Age 

crept up on Fred in his teen 

years. He developed ear infections, 

cancerous growths 

on both his legs, and eventually 

lost most of his hearing. 

I will never forget our last 

visit with Fred at Jennie’s 

beach-front home in Oxnard, 

California. 

I am shocked at his appearance. 

His face is grey, 

and his eyes glazed. He 

staggers about on their slick 

floor. He barks but makes 

no sound. He is totally deaf. 

Fred gets his balance and 

comes to me. 

Tears come immediately. I 

leave the room. 

Later, Jennie takes him to 

the beach. There is no chasing 

gulls or dodging waves. 

Jennie must carry him back. 

I realize after sixteen 

years of loving care, Fred, 

our beloved black lab’s 

days are ending. I sob at the 

thought. 

Soon after we return 

home, Fred’s conditions 

worsened, and Frank took 

him for one last walk on the 

beach and then had him put 

to sleep one rainy Saturday. 

All cried. 

Jennie sent this email. 

“I am sure he is happy 

jumping on a couch and 

running right over Grandma, 

and Grandpa Muntz (my 

folks), Grandpa Jones, 

and many others! Or is he 

swimming out to get an innocent 

fisherman’s bobber? 

Is he running way down 

the beach? Or lying in the 

sun or on a waterbed? Is he 

sniffing where he shouldn’t? 

Or doing tricks he hasn’t 

been able to for the last few 

months? Maybe he is riding 

in a car with his head stuck 

out the window? Maybe he 

is eating hot dogs and slices 

of cheese? What fun things 

do you think he is doing?” 

I am sharing words about 

one little tape Jennie lovingly 

made for Grandma 

and Grandpa written some 

eighteen years ago. It brings 

back so many memories of 

Fred. And yes. It still makes 

me sad to think Fred is 

gone. 

Karaleigh Oles, Ella Hurelbrink, Weston Willoughby 

Perkins, Cole Morton, and Charlie Finnegan. 

Dillsboro Robotics Teams 

Win SE Indiana Region 

The Gear Shifters Robotics 

teams from Dillsboro scored 

the most points of the top ten 

teams in the Southeast Indiana 

Blended Robotics League. 

The elementary students 

worked in alliance with the 

middle school team to win the 

competition. 

The league is comprised of 

thirty-one teams from schools 

located in southeast Indiana. 

Teams competed three times 

this season. Their scores were 

averaged to determine each 

school’s ranking. The top ten 

teams then competed in one 

alliance match to determine 

the winner. 

Team members from the 

middle school who competed 

are Weston Willoughby 

Perkins and Ella Hurelbrink. 

Ella “played up” because two 

other team members, Landon 

Tighe and Max Eaglin, were 

ill. The elementary team 

members are Karaleigh Oles, 

Charlie Finnegan, and Cole 

Morton. Ella and Weston 

also won the Skills Award for 

their ability to score the most 

points in one minute. They 

had a high score of sixty-one 

points. 

For the fourth year, the 

teams were coached by 

Katie Weinbender and Susan 

Thompson. Mrs. Thompson 

said, “We couldn’t be prouder 

of our teams for such a great 

season this year. And thanks 

to Techpoint Foundation 

for Youth who provided the 

robots. They are a great group 

of people trying to get robots 

into as many school kids’ 

hands as possible.” 

The Robotics League connects 

students with a variety 

of engaging technology-based 

programs. The program encourages 

students to develop 

the technical and interpersonal 

skills necessary to succeed 

in the twenty-first century. 

The state competition will 

be held at Lucas Oil Stadium 

on Mar. 7. Best of luck to 

these talented students! 

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April 2020 THE BEACON Page 1B 

S 

BEACON 

PORTS 

SCENE 

By 

Chris Jack 

Nobbe 

Zoller 

beaconsports 

@live.com 

sports@goBEACONnews.com 

Three Chosen to 

Compete in All-American 

Football Game 

Three Sunman-Dearborn 

Middle School students were 

recently selected to participate 

in the Pro Football Hall 

of Fame 8th Grade All-American 

Bowl Game. The game 

was part 

By 

of five days in Orlando, 

Florida, Maxinethat included 

a host of Klump practices, activities, 

and opportunities in addition 

to the all-star Community game on January 

25. The 

Correspondent 

week also culminated 

with attendance at the 

maxineklump.thebeacon@yahoo.com 

NFL’s AFC/NFC Pro Bowl 

Game at Camping World Stadium 

on Sunday, January 26. 

Noah Schneider (offensive 

line), Cole Burton (cornerback), 

and Josh Ringer (linebacker) 

are eighth-graders 

who have played together in 

the SDYAA Trojans Organization 

as well as part of the 

Sunman-Dearborn Middle 

School team for the past eight 

years. In addition, the three 

young men have played as 

part of the Indiana Select 

team for the past two seasons. 

This lengthy time as teammates 

has brought about both 

a love of the game and a love 

of one another. 

The journey to selection for 

this game began with Indiana 

Select, a team comprised of 

many of the best young players 

in Indiana. The team was 

chosen to compete in the Pro 

Football Hall of Fame World 

Youth Championships at Tom 

Benson Stadium in Canton, 

Ohio, in early December. 

Indiana Select even competed 

in the championship game 

for their grade level from 

teams selected to compete 

from throughout the country 

and even a few international 

teams. 

As a result of the boys’ 

performance in these championships, 

they were offered 

the opportunity to compete 

with and against 70 of the 

best players in the country in 

Orlando from January 22- 

26, 2020. After arriving in 

Orlando on Wednesday, the 

players began with some team 

meetings and preparations for 

the next days’ practices. 

Thursday and Friday would 

be time for both the East and 

West teams to practice and 

learn from other coaches and 

players from around the country. 

“I enjoyed meeting and 

getting to know new coaches. 

I really enjoyed my linebacker 

coach from Oregon, and it 

was fun learning a whole new 

defense than what I have been 

used to playing. When you are 

competing against the best, it 

always makes you a little better,” 

remarked Josh Ringer. 

Each day consisted of both 

a morning and early-afternoon 

practice, which would also 

leave the rest of the day to 

enjoy some of the NFL Pro 

Bowl Week practices and 

activities as well as meet and 

listen to various present and 

former NFL players including 

former Cincinnati Bengal 

and Hall of Famer Anthony 

Munoz. 

Noah Schneider, Offensive Lineman; Cole Burton, Cornerback; 

and Josh Ringer, Linebacker. (Photo submitted) 

On Saturday, the East and 

West teams competed in a 

game showcasing their skills 

and the teamwork and knowledge 

that was gained among 

these young players over the 

course of just a few days. 

Noah Schneider said, “It was 

an honor to play alongside the 

most talented eighth-graders 

from across the country. I 

learned a lot of new football 

techniques to help improve 

my game. I made new friends 

and great memories.” 

As part of their selection 

to compete in this game, the 

players were treated to the 

entire five days of events at 

no cost. In addition, players 

received Hall of Fame game 

uniforms and practice gear. 

This allowed them the opportunity 

to participate with other 

top, young talent, experience 

some great football atmosphere 

during NFL Pro Bowl 

Week, and make new and 

lasting friendships with other 

young players from around 

the country. 

“It was an honor and cool 

experience. I have made new 

friends and connections from 

all around the country. It was 

an awesome way to end my 

eighth grade year,” stated 

Cole Burton. 

Sunday brought an afternoon 

spent enjoying the 

Pro Bowl Tailgate Party and 

finally, the Pro Bowl. Michael 

Rice, the Pro Football Hall of 

Fame, and the Hall of Fame 

Village gave them an amazing 

opportunity to be featured in 

the biggest All-Star week in 

football. 

These three young men look 

forward to moving into their 

high school careers and to 

helping continue the long and 

illustrious history of Trojan 

Football at East Central High 

School. Yet, their experience 

of the All-Star Game will be 

one that is long remembered 

and forever cherished. 

EC’s Kyra Hall 

Places Twelfth at 

State Swim Finals 

East Central junior Kyra 

Hall competed in the IHSAA 

Swimming and Diving State 

Finals at the IUPUI Natatorium 

in Indianapolis on 

February 14 and 15. Hall’s 

preliminary time of 57.06 

in the 100-yard backstroke 

qualified her for the final with 

the 14th best time. This time 

also broke her school record 

that she set just a week prior. 

Despite swimming a slightly 

slower time in the finals 

(57.26), Kyra Hall was able to 

improve her seed by two spots 

to place 12th in the state in 

the event. Her 50-yard splits 

were 27.68 and 29.58. Carmel 

freshman Berit Berglund won 

the event in 53.41 swimming 

the exact same time in the 

preliminary and final. 

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Football 

All-State Nods 

The Indiana Football 

Coaches’ Association (IFCA) 

and the Associated Press (AP) 

recently released football allstate 

lists, which included a 

good number of local athletes. 

In 4A, East Central seniors 

Gage Ertel (defensive line) 

and Devon Donawerth (defensive 

back) were named to the 

IFCA Senior All-state team 

while junior teammate Luke 

Collinsworth was named to 

the junior all-state list as an 

offensive lineman. The Associated 

Press named Jake 

Fike as an honorable mention 

at running back (although he 

played quarterback for the 

Trojans) along with Donawerth, 

Ertel, and Collinsworth 

garnering honorable mention 

distinction. 

The 3A IFCA and AP nods 

were led by Lawrenceburg 

senior offensive lineman 

Jason Morton who made both 

teams. Franklin County offensive 

lineman Luke Moster 

made the IFCA senior all-state 

while being named honorable 

mention by the AP. Lawrenceburg 

junior defensive lineman 

Ethan Parris was named to the 

IFCA Junior All-state team 

while being given an honorable 

mention by the AP. Other 

honorable mention all-state 

selections included Hunter 

Tschaenn, running back for 

Franklin County and Gavin 

Yoon, quarterback for Lawrenceburg. 

Milan enjoyed three selections 

among the 1A schools. 

Junior defensive lineman 

Chandler Reatherford was 

named to both the AP all-state 

team and the IFCA junior 

all-state team. Teammate Dakota 

Sams was named to the 

IFCA Senior All-state team 

as well as honorable mention 

on the AP team at linebacker. 

Finally, junior Peyton Wert 

was named to the junior 

all-state team by the IFCA at 

defensive back and honorable 

mention with the AP as a wide 

receiver. 

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BRIGHT/ 

SUGAR RIDGE 

By 

Bob 

Waples 

Community 

Correspondent 

O 

ur 

Communities 

bright@goBEACONnews.com 

Happy March…hard to 

believe almost a quarter of the 

year is gone. 

This month’s Salute to 

a Veteran (posthumously) 

goes to Clabe Herald, Jr 

U.S. Army Vietnam, and 

Anthony (Tony) Seig U.S. 

Army Baghdad. The Bright 

American Legion Post 132 

recognized these two gentlemen 

on Feb. 10 at a ceremony 

and officially re-named Post 

132 the “Herald-Seig American 

Legion Post 132”. PFC 

Clabe Herald lost his life in 

Vietnam in November 1966 

while PFC Tony Seig lost 

his life in Baghdad in 2006. 

Both families were on hand to 

accept a Certificate of Honor 

and Dedication presented by 

the Post. William Herald 

and Dale West, nephews of 

Clabe Herald, and Linda 

Seig, mother of Tony Seig, 

accepted the certificates. Mr. 

Bill Frank played Amazing 

Grace on his bagpipes. 

At the same ceremony, the 

Herald-Seig American Legion 

Post recognized the winners 

of the annual American Legion 

fourth grade Flag Education 

contest. The winners are 

Kayla Ruebusch and Colton 

Jamkovsky. Both were presented 

with a certificate and 

prize and will be entered into 

the next level of competition 

Ted Hendren , Commander, 

presented to William Herald 

and Dale West, nephews of 

Clabe Herald, Jr. 

in Indiana. Congratulations, 

Kayla, and Colton. 

The Haiti Meal Packing 

Event is planned at Bright 

Christian Church on Apr. 26. 

This is a great community 

involvement activity. 

Do you want to make a 

difference in the lives of 

those less fortunate? If you 

answered yes, we invite you 

to join us at Bright Church, 

in partnership with Lifeline 

Christian Mission, on Apr. 26 

at noon as we serve locally 

to make a significant impact 

globally, specifically in the 

third-world country of Haiti. 

Lifeline Christian Mission 

has been working in Haiti for 

over forty years. The nutrition 

part of their ministry has 

grown substantially over the 

years to where they now help 

provide food for over eight 

thousand people per week. 

This is accomplished through 

the meal packing ministry 

with the love and generosity 

of many churches and 

organizations. Bright Church 

is getting ready for our third 

event to pack meals for Haiti, 

and we would love for you to 

join forces with us. 

After the 2010 earthquake 

in Haiti, the U.S. sent a great 

Linda Seig, mother of Tony 

Seig, accepting an award 

from Commander Ted 

Hendren. 

deal of assistance to the 

devastated country. Despite 

these efforts, the people 

of Haiti still face elevated 

poverty and hunger levels. In 

October 2016, Haiti suffered 

one of its worst hurricanes 

to date. Hurricane Matthew 

was a category four storm 

that caused severe damage 

and killed approximately 600 

people. Julie Gulley, a Bright 

Church member who works 

with Lifeline and lives in 

Lawrenceburg, was in Haiti at 

the time and saw that devastation 

firsthand. 

Julia Bloechi wrote some 

facts for the Borgen Project. 

• In April 2017, Haiti had the 

lowest food availability in the 

world. 

• Roughly fifty percent of 

Haiti’s population is undernourished. 

One-in-fourteen 

children will die before the 

age of five. 

• Haiti is the poorest country 

in the Northern hemisphere. 

Two out of three Haitians live 

on less than $2 per day. Fiftynine 

percent of Haitian people 

live in poverty, and almost 

twenty-five percent live in 

extreme poverty. 

• Extreme weather has a severe 

impact on food resources 

Colton Jamkovsky with his 

family. 

available to Haitians. Cases 

of drought and hurricanes 

repeatedly exacerbate Haiti’s 

hunger and poverty levels. 

• Fewer than fifty percent 

of households in Haiti have 

access to clean water. Only 

twenty-five percent of households 

in Haiti have access to 

adequate sanitation. 

This past year has been one 

of civil unrest in Haiti with 

much protest and violence. 

Hunger has reached a critical 

level. We wonder what we 

can do to touch someone’s 

life in a positive way with 

such a distance between us. 

Here is your opportunity to 

give two hours of your time 

to make a significant impact. 

Reserve your spot today at 

www.brightchurch.org or call 

Bright Church at (812) 637- 

3388. We’ll see you April 26 

at noon. Thank you! 

A couple of birthdays to 

remember coming up in April: 

HIDDEN 

VALLEY LAKE 

By 

Korry 

Johnson 

Community 

Correspondent 

Kayla Ruebusch with her 

family. 

Tate Chipman (HVL) on 

Apr. 3 and Julius Huffman 

on Apr. 11… Happy Birthday 

guys. 

I want to offer my condolences 

to a dear friend Ms. 

Ginny Booker on the loss of 

her beloved son Joe. Joe always 

had a smile on his face. 

Rest in Peace Joe 

Remember, the first day 

of Spring, March 19, is right 

around the corner. 

As I close, my Irish ancestors 

would insist that I tip a 

cold, green mug of ‘refreshment’ 

to you and wishing everyone 

a Happy St. Patrick’s 

Day. Some Irish sayings, and 

then I will shut up. 

If you are lucky enough to 

be Irish, you’re lucky enough. 

May you live to be 100 with 

one extra year to repent. 

May neighbors respect you, 

trouble neglect you, angels 

protect you, and Heaven accept 

you. 

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Think Spring, think 

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set our clocks ahead for more 

daylight!! One step closer! 

St. Patrick’s Day is always 

an exciting time to shed 

some winter layers and wear 

your festive green colors. 

And we have the Reds Opening 

Day on Mar. 26! Spring 

Break is here as well! All 

sorts of fun! The Children’s 

Activities Club is holding the 

annual Easter Egg Hunt on 

Apr. 5 from 2-4 P.M. at the 

HVL Ballfields. 

Lisa Wolf shared that 

Bryer Hall, a wrestler at 

East Central High School, 

recently achieved his onehundredth 

high school career 

win! Bryer is the son of Jason 

and Gina Hall, HVL. 

Claudia Richardt shared 

that the Hidden Valley Lake 

Gina, Bryer, and Jason Hall 

Garden Club is excited to 

host their spring Bunco fund 

raiser on Apr. 11 at 1 P.M, 

at the POA building. Our 

HVL Community Support is 

needed to make this a Success! 

April Birthdays: Chase 

McCracken, Ashley King, 

Kara Winderrowd, Kellee 

Case, Tami McCracken, 

Jaxen Lischkge, Yalonda 

Lischkge, Taylor Johnson, 

Linda Miller, Courtney 

Lewis, Michael Hirsch, 

Jacob Smith. 

April Anniversaries: Jennifer 

and Greg Johnson. 

Please email me, Korry 

H. Johnson, if you have 

something to share in next 

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ST. LEON 

By 

Debbie A. 

Zimmer 

Community 

Correspondent 

stleon@goBEACONnews.com 

We sure have been having 

warm winter weather! I’m 

thankful for it- don’t get me 

wrong. Nice to be warm rather 

than cold! I am just afraid 

that we will pay for this warm 

weather now with cold weather 

in March and April when we 

are ready to plant our gardens. 

Get well wishes go out to 

Ruth Bischoff, Greg Lobenstein, 

and Mary Schuman. 

Hope all of you are feeling 

better soon. 

Deepest sympathy goes out 

to Hank and Barb Schmeltzer 

on the passing of their son, 

Jeff “Bam Bam” Schmeltzer. 

He battled ALS (Lou Gehrig’s 

Disease). Jeff was fortunate 

to have so many friends and 

family members visit him during 

his fight. He was a carpenter 

and tile setter by trade. He 

loved the Bengals, Bearcats, 

and his red 1976 Jeep CJ5. 

Jeff is survived by siblings 

George (Charity) Schmeltzer, 

Chuck (Kathy) Schmeltzer, 

Susie (Jason) Orndorff, Lisa 

(Mike) Hempfling, Theresa 

(Kevin) Meadows, Jennifer 

Schmeltzer (Jeff’s twin), and 

June (Tom) Brackett. 

Deepest sympathy to the 

family of Donald R. Metz, 

husband of Nancy; father of 

Michael, David, and Mark 

Metz; grandfather and greatgrandfather 

of many. Don 

passed away Feb. 5 at age 88. 

A football enthusiast, he 

played for Elder High School 

Don Metz 

O 

ur 

and Xavier 

University. 

He owned 

the Metz 

family farm 

near St. 

Peters. Don 

always 

enjoyed 

giving 

hayrides 

with his beloved tractor. He 

and Nancy were a fixture at 

all of our festivals and enjoyed 

meeting up with friends 

Ted and Annete Suesz. He 

was a member of the snowmobile 

club and often went 

snowmobiling in Wisconsin 

with the group. 

April Birthdays– 1 Patty 

Herth, Jeanette Dole, 2 

Paige Hoog, my brother-inlaw 

Terry Zimmer Marie 

Connolly, 3 Marge Fogelson, 

4 Jennie Maune, Brad Callahan, 

cousin Scott Brier, 5 

Gerilyn Chaffee, 6 Abbie 

Alig cousin Pete Andres, 7 

Diana Alig, my husband Ron, 

11 Bob Barnhorst, Jodie 

Fox, Brandon Vogelsang, 

Joan Erhart, 12 cousin Matt 

Powell, 13 my niece Deanna 

Biddle, 14 Dave Bader, 15 

Jenny Giltz, Greg Ritzi, 

Aaron Klenke, 17 Ethan 

Alig, Steve Bertram, Sam 

Wilgenbusch, Bree Cleary, 

cousin Mike Brier, 18 cousins 

Connie Andres Matt 

Brier, 19 Julie Becker, 20 

Virgil Bulach, 21 Steve Callahan, 

22 Philip Larmann, 

24 Paul Alig Abby Bittner, 

26 Kevin Alig Tracy Cleary, 

27 cousin Mark Powell, 29 

Communities 

GREENDALE 

By 

Gloria 

Carter 

Community 

Correspondent 

greendale@goBEACONnews.com 

Welcome spring- it is just 

around the corner. The winter 

has been mild this year, which 

has caused some of my spring 

bulbs to pop up. During one 

of the colder weeks in February, 

I was in Florida visiting 

two of my old school mates 

Beverly (Hornbach) Montgomery, 

who lives in Venice, 

and Jeannie (Grimes) Burch 

who lives in Cleveland and 

travels to Sun City for the 

winter months. We have been 

friends since the first grade, 

and visiting with them was 

so nice. Upon arriving home, 

my body was in shock at the 

minus-two morning temperature 

with the wind chill at the 

Cincinnati airport. 

The morning before, when I 

was taking my morning walk 

in Florida, the temperature 

was 67! 

Has anyone noticed the 

new Greendale Cemetery 

Dave Schuman, Leah Woolwine, 

Jared Vogelsang, Kate 

Weldishofer, Emma Werner, 

30 Vicky Barnhorst. Peyton 

Hoog, Maureen Siebert. 

Happy Anniversary to my 

daughter Jennie and Todd 

Geisheimer on Apr. 9. 

Get in touch with me with 

news for the column at stleon@goBEACONnews.com. 

Jeannie Burch, Bev 

Montgomery, Gloria Carter. 

sign at the Nowlin Avenue 

entrance? A new arched sign 

was installed to replace the 

old one that was in pretty sad 

shape. Funding for the sign 

was donated by an anonymous 

donor. Established in 

1867, Greendale Cemetery 

was originally owned by 

Colonel Zebulon Pike. During 

the flood in January 1937, 

two hundred twenty tent units 

housed approximately one 

thousand homeless residents 

when the Ohio River rose to 

82.6 feet. The Ridge Avenue 

entrance to the cemetery was 

known as a tent city. When 

you leave Greendale on Ridge 

Avenue heading towards Lawrenceburg, 

a marker showing 

April in Dearborn County, Southeast Indiana...the Perfect Place to Play! 

The new entrance at 

Greendale Cemetery. 

just how high the water came 

up into Greendale is at the end 

of the Seagram’s building on 

the right. The marker is on the 

building and about five feet 

high off of the ground. I found 

the marker when I was roller 

skating down the incline with 

my girlfriend Beverly, way 

back when. 

Congratulations to Greendale 

resident Amandalin 

Hensley who was named to 

the fall semester dean’s list at 

Heidelberg University, located 

in Ohio. She is a senior majoring 

in psychology. 

Happy Birthday to Korben 

Carter, who will turn nine on 

Apr. 1. Enjoy your birthday 

Korben. 

Hillforest Victorian House Museum 

Photo by Terri LeSaint-Keller 

Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Spring Art Show 

Carnegie Hall Open for Tours 

March 29 - Aug 21 – Playball!! - Dearborn County Historical 

Society Exhibit - 508 West High Street, Lawrenceburg. Open 

hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00PM-4:00PM. Closed 

Saturday, Sunday & holidays. Included in the exhibit are early 

Dearborn County baseball players who played against the 

Cincinnati Reds, up to the most recent players to make the big 

leagues. Early family memorabilia, baseball cards and photos of 

Dearborn County ballplayers are also a part of the exhibit. Info: 

812-537-4075 or http://dearborncountyhs.org. 

April 1 - Dec 30 – Hillforest Victorian House Museum Open 

for 64th Touring Season - 213 Fifth Street, Aurora. Open Tues - 

Sun, 11:00AM-3:00PM. The featured exhibit for 2020 is “Focus on 

the Family”, a collection of Gaff related photos, documents, and 

artifacts. Hillforest was the home of industrialist and financier 

Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891. The home 

is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was 

designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992. Info: 812-926- 

0087 or http://hillforest.org. 

April 1 - 30 – Casey’s Outdoor Solutions Events & 

Workshops - 21481 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg. Casey’s is a 

premier garden center and full service florist and offers monthly 

educational and fun events and classes for all ages. Call 812-537- 

3800 or visit: http://caseysoutdoor.com. 

April 1 - 30 – The Framery Events, Camps and Classes - 

The Framery, 84 East High Street, Lawrenceburg. The Framery 

is a unique frame shop specializing in creating shadow boxes 

personalized for each recipient. Visit the web site for a list of 

monthly classes, parties, and camps for all ages. Info: 812-537- 

4319 or http://frameryinc.com. 

April 3 - 4 – Over the Moon Vintage Spring Market - 

Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Pkwy., Lawrenceburg. 

Visit a delightful inside market full of repurposed, vintage, worn, 

chippy, rusted items with patinas showing decades of wear. 

Styles include cottage farmhouse, prairie, and industrial, along 

with romantic and upcycled clothing. Info: 513-973-2565 or 

email overthemoonmarket@gmail.com. 

April 3 – St. Lawrence Church Fish Fry - 4:30pm-7:30pm, 

St. Lawrence School, 542 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg. Eat in 

or carry out. New this year are shrimp baskets, along with live 

entertainment! Info: 812-537-3992 or email: stlawrenceparish@ 

comcast.net. Order carryout at 812-537-3690. http:// 

stlawrencechurch.us 

April 4 - May 30 – “Animals” Group Show Art Exhibit - 

Dillsboro Arts Friendship Gallery, 12926 Bank Street, Dillsboro. 

Exhibition of local and regional artists interpreting the theme 

“Animals”. Open Tues 6-8PM; Thurs 4-8PM; Sat 10AM-2PM. 

Opening reception April 10, 6PM-8PM. Info: 812-532-3010. 

April 4 - 25 – Lawrenceburg Speedway - Lawrenceburg 

Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Pkwy, Lawrenceburg. Sprint, modified, 

pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile high-banked clay, oval 

track. Gates open at 5PM; Racing at 7PM. Info: 812-539-4700. 

http://lawrenceburgspeedway.com 

April 4 -18 – Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Spring Show - 

Art Guild Studios, Second & Main Streets, Aurora. Open Sunday, 

April 5, 1pm-4pm; Mondays-Fridays 11am-7pm; Saturdays 

11am-4pm. Closed Sunday, April 12. Artists’ Reception April 4, 

from 6pm-8pm. Fine art on display and for sale from artists in 

southeast Indiana and the tri-state region. Info: 2siaginfo@ 

gmail.com 

April 5 - Dec 27 – Carnegie Hall Open for Tours - Carnegie 

Hall, 14687 Main Street, Moores Hill, Indiana. Open Sundays 

1pm-5pm or by appointment. Closed major holidays that fall 

on Sunday and Mother’s & Father’s Day. Carnegie Hall was built 

in 1907 and houses three museums, a local Military, Indiana 

History, and a museum filled with local college, school and 

personal memorabilia from the town. Info: 812-744-4015 or 

http://thecarnegiehall.org 

April 10 – St. Mary Lenten Fish Fry-Cod with God - 4PM- 

7:30PM, St. Mary Activity Center, 214 Fifth Street, Aurora. Meals 

served in the Activity Center on Fifth Street. Carry-out available 

in the school cafeteria at 211 Fourth St. Drive-thru also available. 

Info: http://mystmarys.com or 812-926-1558/St. Mary School 

April 11 – Main Street Aurora Breakfast with the Easter 

Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt - Breakfasts at 8:30 & 10:30AM, 228 

Second St., Aurora. Easter egg hunt at 1:00PM at Aurora City 

Park. Info: 812-926-1100 or http://aurora.in.us. 

April 11 – “Swing Into Spring” - Main Street Aurora Dancing 

on Main - 7PM-10:30PM, 228 Second Street (Lions Club), Aurora. 

Admission $5.00. A community event for anyone interested 

in having a good time in Historic Downtown Aurora. Dinner is 

$7.00 with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. Info: 812-926-1100 

or http://aurora.in.us. 

April 17 - 19 – P.A.W.S. Spring Rummage Sale - Held at 

Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Agner Hall. US Route 50. Fri 8am- 

6pm. Sat 8am-4pm. Sun 8am-1pm. Info: 812-577-0829 or http:// 

pawsofdearborncounty.org 

April 18 – Dearborn Highlands Arts Council - Bacchanal 

Steel Band - 2PM at Lawrenceburg Public Library, Stegner 

Meeting Room. The Bacchanal Steel Band is an ensemble 

that seeks to entertain and educate using Caribbean music 

and the world’s newest acoustic instrument, the steel drum. 

http://thinklawrenceburg.com 812-539-4251 or http:// 

dearbornhighlandsarts.org 

April 18 – A Final Farewell: the Last Dinner Aboard the 

Titanic - 6:00 pm. The Livery of Aurora, 215 Bridgeway Street, 

Aurora. Presented by Hillforest Victorian House Museum. On the 

night of April 14, 1912, in the last hours before the Titanic struck 

the iceberg, passengers were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. 

These included innovations in food, drink and decor in the 

style of Edwardian elegance. Sample selections from “The Last 

Dinner”, and learn more about that fateful night. (Edwardian 

dress optional). $45.00/Hillforest members; $50.00/nonmembers. 

Reservations at 812-926-0087 or http://hillforest.org 

April 25 – Lawrenceburg Civic Park Annual Community 

Cookout - Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Short and High Streets. 

Info. 812-537-4507/Lawrenceburg Main Street. 

April 26 – Railroads in Dearborn County - Dearborn County 

Historical Society, 508 West High Street, Lawrenceburg. The 

public is invited to this open discussion forum led by collector 

of railroad memorabilia Eric Smith. Info: 812-537-4075 or http:// 

dearborncountyhs.org 

April 28 – Spring Shop Walk at Ivy Tech - More information 

to be announced by Lawrenceburg Main Street Association. 812- 

537-4507 or http://thinklawrenceburg.com 

Dearborn County Convention, Visitor and Tourism Bureau 

320 Walnut St. • Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 

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By 

Sue 

Siefert 

Community 

Correspondent 

batesville@goBEACONnews.com 

St. Louis School students 

have kept busy making a difference. 

They took the time to 

reach out to sick and homebound 

parishioners in honor 

of the feasts of Our Lady of 

Lourdes and Saint Valentine. 

Each student prayed an Our 

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and then the cards were distributed 

by the parish Eucharistic 

Ministers. 

Eighth graders recently 

operated a business as part 

of their Economics class 

taught by Erin Trenkamp. 

The young entrepreneurs 

sold trinkets each morning 

before class. Students voted 

on which organization would 

receive their profits, and Safe 

Passage received $625. Mary 

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and assured them their 

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Preschool students under the 

guidance of Amy Wanstrath 

and Nicole Klump worked 

on their Kindness Project as 

they hand-tied a blanket that 

will wrap a child in need in 

their love. The blanket will 

be donated to Project Linus. 

The heart of their project was 

to unite with Project Linus’ 

mission in providing love, a 

sense of security, warmth, and 

comfort to children who are 

seriously ill, traumatized, or 

otherwise in need. 

In learning about these 

students’ efforts, I began to 

recall what I was doing at 

such a young age. I remember 

entering Mrs. Clara Speth’s 

kindergarten class for the first 

time, walking into a room 

of mostly new faces. Steve 

Macke arrived escorted by his 

dad, Eugene, who served on 

the police force and was wearing 

his uniform – complete 

with a holstered gun. We were 

young, afraid to leave our 

parents, and had no idea why 

an officer was in our classroom… 

and that’s when the 

tears started. Poor Mrs. Speth 

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Susan 

Carson 

Community 

Correspondent 

logan@goBEACONnews.com 

This month’s article begins 

with a follow-up on one of 

our Logan Marines, Maggie 

Ravenna. Last month I 

reported that she had graduated 

from boot camp. Since 

then, her platoon voted her 

“Molly Marine” of her class. 

The award is presented to 

one recruit in each graduating 

platoon that has demonstrated 

qualities of an exemplary 

Marine. This is the only award 

given by the Women Marines 

Association in the name of 

Molly Marine. The recipient is 

presented a certificate, photo 

of Molly Marine, and a Molly 

Marine commemorative coin. 

In addition, an entry is made in 

the Marines record book about 

the recipient. 

Maggie graduated from 

Marine Combat Training at 

the School of Infantry, Camp 

Geiger, NC. Her parents, Paul 

and Kelly, were able to attend 

those ceremonies and got to 

spend a few hours together. 

Kelly shared, “It’s reassuring 

to see her so excited. She’s 

loving it!” 

Next, Maggie will be heading 

to Goodfellow Air Force 

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scrambled to calm a room full 

of crying students on their 

first day of kindergarten while 

assuring parents it was okay 

for them to leave. Times have 

changed… change is good. 

That’s Sue’s news for now! 

John Maxwell shown with 

Doug Gainous. 

Maggie Ravenna with her 

dad, Paul Ravenna at MCT. 

cialty school. 

I would like to continue with 

another bicycling story. This 

one comes from Logan/Dover 

resident, John Maxwell. He 

and Dave Mayer (of Logan) 

have been on a number of 

great bicycle trips over recent 

years. Last fall, they traveled 

on the Great Allegheny 

Passage and the Chesapeake 

& Ohio Canal Towpath. The 

GAP runs from Pittsburgh and 

up over the Eastern Continental 

Divide to Cumberland, 

MD. From there to DC the ride 

is on the old C&O towpath 

along the Potomac River. John 

said, “This western section of 

the C&O is in poor condition, 

only fine packed gravel and, in 

my opinion, is not very roadbike 

friendly.” The scenery 

includes bridges and tunnels, 

locks, water intakes, lockmaster 

homes, and lakes associated 

with the canal that are 

substantially intact. Most of 

the route is a park-like setting 

with wildlife and woodlands. 

He shared that, along the way, 

they always found restaurants, 

B&Bs, motels, hotels, 

or hostels- all clean and safe. 

One night they found the Town 

Hill B&B in Little Orleans, 

MD. “It is on the Old National 

Road, very well kept and magnificent. 

Breakfast there was 

(from a professional eater) the 

best I ever ate. The last fifty 

miles going into DC, one of 

my Virginia Tech teammates 

joined us at Point of Rocks, 

Maryland. (photo) While in 

DC, IN Senator Mike Braun 

arranged for a behind-thescenes 

Capitol Tour for us. DC 

is a very bike-friendly city. To 

get back to Pittsburgh and my 

car, we took an Amtrak train. A 

“Roll-On” ticket includes your 

bicycle. All said and done, I 

think we rode 377 miles in 

eight days.” 

I personally find this exciting 

and inspiring. Let’s get out 

there and move! USE IT OR 

LOSE IT! 

Don’t want to forget our 

birthdays: Ann Jeffries Mar. 

27. Can’t tell a ladies age! Jim 

Stallard Mar. 28-101! 

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OLDENBURG 

By 

Sue 

Siefert 

Community 

Correspondent 

oldenburg@goBEACONnews.com 

As you approach the Village 

of Spires, the view of its 

spires can be seen for miles. 

The tallest spire reigns over 

Holy Family Church, the 

“onion dome,” spire marks 

the old stone church, the third 

spire graces the Sisters of 

St. Francis’ Chapel, and the 

fourth depicts the entrance to 

the Sisters’ motherhouse. 

I’m dedicating my column 

to the chapel under the third 

spire as it is undergoing muchneeded 

repairs. Thanks to my 

Sister friends in the archives 

area, I can share with you 

some of the chapel’s history. 

In 1888, plans had been 

made to begin construction 

of a chapel for the Sisters. 

The Bishop visited in May 

1889 to bless the laying of the 

cornerstone. The design of the 

chapel by Dietrich A. Bohlen 

is in Romanesque style and 

laid in the form of a cross. 

While the Sisters purchased 

many of the needed items, 

some were donated. Pews 

and the communion rail 

came from Richmond, seven 

stained-glass windows for 

the Sanctuary were imported 

from Munich, the organ was 

built in Cincinnati. Twelve 

vast marble columns from 

Vermont came by train to 

Batesville and then were 

loaded onto flat wagons. To 

get them down the steep hill 

into Oldenburg, several teams 

of horses were placed in front 

and behind to hold each load 

from rolling too swiftly. 

The Chapel was illuminated 

by gas lights in 1890 and 

changed to electric lights three 

years later. The Romanesque 

altar, composed entirely of 

marble and onyx, was set up 

in 1891 and blessed by Bishop 

Francis Chatard. The platform 

and steps are Gregorian marble, 

and the rest is of Italian marble 

cut from the famous Carrara 

quarries. Side altars were completed 

in 1892. Marble statues 

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of the Blessed Mother and St. 

Joseph were purchased for the 

high altar. Statues of the Sacred 

Heart of Jesus and St. Francis 

adorned the side altars in 1896. 

Above the entrance stands a 

statue of the Immaculate Conception, 

a gift of Miss Frances 

Stomps, a former pupil. 

In 1907, the glass windows 

in the body of the Chapel 

were replaced with thirty-one 

stained-glass windows from 

Munich, considered to be 

works of art. 

The Echo organ, with its 

pipes and box behind the altar, 

was installed in 1941 in honor 

of the 50th anniversary of the 

Chapel. It was rebuilt in 1946. 

Air conditioning was added in 

1955, and the former wooden 

chapel floor was replaced with 

marble. 

After almost one hundred 

years of sheltering the rituals of 

the Church and the spirituality 

of the Sisters, the Chapel was 

renovated in 1990. By then, not 

only was the paint dirty and 

peeling, but the plaster walls 

were deteriorating as well. The 

mandates of Vatican II had 

taken hold via the Document 

on Liturgy and the U.S. bishops’ 

document, “Environment 

and Art in Catholic Worship.” 

The Community appointed 

S. Sandra Schweitzer to 

guide a committee of eight 

Sisters to research what chapel 

renovations were needed while 

considering the Vatican II 

mandates to improve the chapel’s 

acoustics and sightline. 

The sanctuary peninsular 

space was created to enable 

the altar to be brought closer 

to the people. The communion 

railing was removed and 

reused to set off a tabernacle 

chapel convenient to all for 

personal prayer. 

The angel reliefs that were 

found in the railing gates were 

relocated to the front of the high 

altar, and movable chairs were 

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Oldenburg’s Sister’s Chapel. 

added to aid in flexible seating. 

The Baptismal font was 

placed in the crossing point 

of the transept and main aisle 

and designed to hold fresh 

water. The font is a sacramental 

symbol of commitment by 

religious women. 

In 2018, deteriorating steam 

pipes in the chapel basement 

caused excess condensation 

on the chapel walls resulting 

in some structural damage. 

After the steam pipes were 

repaired in 2019, work began 

to reseal the stained-glass 

windows to help insulate the 

facility, and in 2020, structural 

repairs are being made to the 

walls before the chapel receives 

a much-needed coat of paint. 

For over one hundred twenty-five 

years, the Sisters have 

gathered in their chapel to 

sing God’s praises. The chapel’s 

spire continues to pierce 

the sky pointed upward to the 

heavens, and once the chapel’s 

repairs are complete, the 

Sisters will once again raise 

their voices in praise, giving 

us earthly mortals a little taste 

of the heavens above. 

The Sisters’ Chapel will reopen 

in time for Easter week 

services. 

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NEW ALSACE 

By 

Laura 

Keller 

Community 

Correspondent 

newalsace@goBEACONnews.com 

Milestone birthdays are 

joyous occasions, giving 

family and friends a reason to 

celebrate. Bill Scholle did just 

that to celebrate his seventieth 

birthday (Feb. 3) with 

numerous family and friends. 

Loulla (Hoff) Knueven 

celebrated her one-hundredth 

birthday on March 10! She 

and her late husband Clifford 

used to run the New Alsace 

general store, located next to 

St. Paul’s church. I recall my 

brothers and I begging our 

parents to stop at the store and 

buy us treats after leaving my 

grandfather’s house. Happy 

birthday to Bill and Loulla! 

Our condolences to the family 

of Victor “Pete” Back who 

passed away on Jan. 25 at the 

age of 80. Born on March 21, 

1939, in St. Peters, he was 

the son of Charles and Clara 

Back. Pete was a member of 

All Saints parish, the Batesville 

Knights of Columbus 

Council 1461, and the North 

Dearborn Conservation Club. 

Pete’s hobbies included 

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winemaking, playing cards, 

dancing, watching sports, and 

attending church festivals. He 

was also known for starting 

the drawdown, a reverse 

raffle, at both All Saints Parish 

and the Batesville Knights of 

Columbus, with the proceeds 

benefiting catholic education. 

Pete leaves behind his wife 

of almost sixty years, Virginia; 

one son Kevin (Kevin) 

Back of Lakeland, FL; three 

daughters, Karen Lozier of 

Fishers, IN; Kaye Johnson of 

Burlington, KY; and Kristie 

(Scott) Gabbard of West Harrison, 

IN; five grandchildren 

and two great-grandchildren. 

Also surviving are four brothers: 

Paul (Ruth) Back, Harold 

(Donna) Back, David Back, 

and Charles Back, Jr. all from 

Brookville and one sister Marlene 

(Art) Hoog of St. Leon. 

The North Dearborn American 

Legion Post 452 is hosting 

its monthly euchre tournament 

on March 22. Doors 

open at noon and games begin 

at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5 

per person, with cash payouts 

to the four highest scores. Refreshments 

are available for 

purchase. Call 812.623.3695 

for more information. 

I would love to hear from 

you! If you have New Alsace 

news you’d like me to share. 

Please contact me at newalsace@goBEACONnews.com. 

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Saturday, April 18 

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Margaret 

Drury 

Community 

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Main Street Aurora was 

busy as usual with preparations 

for the February Dancin’ 

on Main Valentine’s dance. 

It was well attended with 

over one hundred people of 

all ages. My husband and I 

made a date of it to celebrate 

our forty-fifth wedding anniversary. 

It was the first 

dance that we had attended in 

years—other than weddings, 

of course! We didn’t dance 

much, but we had a really 

good time. I took several pictures 

that night of all the folks 

dancing. I must say that there 

are some agile and coordinated 

folks at these dances. One 

couple, Doris Strimple and 

Art Albaugh could REALLY 

cut the rug! They, along with 

the line dancers, made me 

want to get up and dance despite 

my two left feet! We’re 

not waiting as long to attend 

one of these dances next time. 

We’re going to practice our 

dancing so we can attend the 

Luck of the Irish dance on 

March 14th. I hear they are 

serving Reuben sandwiches 

then. My favorite! 

On Feb. 15, my husband 

and I were on our way to our 

monthly breakfast date and 

decided to take a detour to 

check out the river. Although 

it was swollen outside of its 

banks, it was a beautiful sight 

to behold. The sun was coming 

up over the Kentucky hills 

across the way as the morning 

fog appeared to be dancing 

on the water. It was a beautiful 

sight, but the rising water 

now brings a whole new set 

of concerns for our family 

since my husband assumed 

his responsibilities as mayor 

of our beloved city in January. 

He has a list in the office 

where the water hits at what 

river level… he keeps a close 

eye on the river and prays 

that the Good Lord holds the 

water back as He did with 

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Main Street Aurora’s Valentine’s Dance was well attended. 

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March 14th 

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The Ohio River at Importing and Judiciary Streets. 

Art Albaugh and Doris 

Strimple. 

the Red Sea for the Israelites! 

Wouldn’t that be a sight! 

Local riverboat captain, 

Don Sanders, took some 

good pictures of the rising 

river. Fifty-four feet of water 

just gets into the bathrooms 

at the park. Let me tell you, 

Mother Nature does not do an 

excellent job when it comes 

to Spring cleaning. Instead of 

cleaning the bathroom floors 

with the water, she left a muddy 

mess! Don also posted a 

picture of an alligator, fondly 

named Elvis, that hangs out 

at a local marina and tends 

to get loose during flooding. 

Not to worry folks, Elvis the 

alligator is not real... he’s just 

a conversation piece at the 

marina. And… did you know 

that Don is a riverboat captain 

who also happens to be the 

owner of “The Clyde.” The 

Clyde is a miniature paddle 

wheeler and has been a labor 

of love for Captain Don many 

a year now. The last time my 

husband and I saw him, he 

was giving her some paint 

and polish restoring her glory 

with hopes to pass her on to 

someone new who would like 

to own a miniature paddle 

wheeler. Things that make 

you go, “Hmmmmmm!!!” 

Aurora has named a new 

City Manager. Derek Walker 

has been selected to 

take over 

the City 

Manager 

position. 

Derek, a 

southeastern 

Indiana 

native, is a 

Ball State 

Derek Walker University 

graduate 

with a 

bachelor and master’s degree 

in Urban and Regional 

Planning and Development. 

He has worked in the planning 

and zoning office for the 

Dearborn County Government 

for over four years. Derek 

said, “I’m grateful for the 

opportunity to work with 

Mayor Drury and the City 

Administration as we work to 

build upon recent momentum.” 

He added that his focus 

will be working to make 

Aurora a place where people 

enjoy living and visiting and a 

place that businesses are able 

to successfully expand and 

thrive. He looks to highlight 

and build upon the unique 

assets that give the city a 

competitive advantage. Derek 

looks forward to meeting with 

city employees, local leaders 

and residents to better understand 

ways to make Aurora 

the most it can be. Welcome 

aboard Derek! 

Mark your calendar, folks! 

By 

Fred 

Schmits 

Community 

Correspondent 

aurora@goBEACONnews.com 

Hi Neighbors! 

We have an exceptional 

neighbor who might even 

“ I GOT IT AT GAMBLES! ” 

The Ohio River at Lesko 

Park. 

Elvis the not real alligator. 

(Photo by Don Sanders) 

Like I referenced prior, the 

next Luck of the Irish Dancin’ 

on Main is Saturday, March 

14. City-wide cleanup is 

scheduled for Saturday, April 

25. Aurora, let’s get cleaned 

up and ready to shine for 

Spring! 

be defined as unique. Gary 

Good is a gentleman rancher 

here in Dearborn County. 

He is also a representative 

of a surety company. He is 

charged with the responsibility 

of contracting with individuals 

needing a bond to get 

out of jail. 

Mr. Good began his career 

as a delivery man in Texas, 

working on an off-shore oil 

rig. When an economic downturn 

occurred, the oil industry 

was hit hard. Mr. Good lost 

his job. 

Gary returned home and 

worked for an ice cream 

company in Cincinnati, where 

he was known as the “Good 

Humor Man!” An injury 

changed his career path, but 

he recovered to become a 

bouncer in a bar. 

Mr. Good’s personality and 

friendliness impressed his 

current employer, and he was 

hired as a surety bondsman. 

Being a surety bondsman 

means locating people and 

places. Mr. Good uses technology 

coupled with statistics 

for the greatest success. In his 

position, Mr. Good is always 

in danger. He has even been 

shot at by gang members! 

Another time he was about 

to apprehend someone in 

Nevada when people with 

shotguns surrounded him 

between some cars. Fortunately, 

he was on camera, and 

twenty-five marshals came to 

rescue him. 

Mr. Good’s occupation of 

twenty-three years has led to 

two thousand captures and 

travels more than 140,000 

miles annually. 

So that’s all folks. 

Did you ever wonder... 

What will be the future of Aurora 

if we have no development 

or business expansion? 

Let me hear from you. 



O 

ur 

Communities 

Tiger Pizazz grand champions. 

Pablo David, Ashlyn Payne, 

Summer Mulholland and 

Owen Schwier goofing 

off before the Lawrenceburg 

Sadie Valentines Day 

dance. 

Braydon Nutley senior at 

LHS enjoying a snow day. 

Congratulations to Susan 

Herrick (director of Tiger 

Pizazz) for a successful 

“Quaker Classic Invitational” 

competition in Indianapolis. 

Tiger Pizazz received the 

honor of being the small 

school grand champions in the 

small mixed division! 

Congratulations to Chloe 

Meyer for being named player 

of the game in a Lawrenceburg 

girl’s sectional game. 

She scored the exciting winning 

two points in a sectional 

game against Batesville. Lady 

Tigers ended their 21-4 season 

with a loss to Greensburg 

in the sectional finals. 

Please email me at lawrenceburg@goBEACONnews.com 

with any exciting 

Lawrenceburg news. 

Ethan Fehr of Aurora proudly 

displaying his Valentine 

box. 

Nora Fehr’s glittery Valentine 

box. 

Cheerleaders Elaina Ashcraft 

& Aurora Johnson. 

LAWRENCEBURG 

By 

Debbie 

Acasio 

Community 

Correspondent 

lawrenceburg@goBEACONnews.com 

If you ask teachers to 

describe in one word their 

winter quarter this year, they 

will surely choose the word 

“flu.” Yes, who hasn’t either 

had it or known someone who 

has had it? 

The flu has run its course 

through all the schools and 

whole families. Flu season 

Greyson May’s Valentine 

box. 

Miles O’Brien beaming with 

pride with his Valentine box. 

caused us all to wait in anticipation 

of the first fish fry, 

Easter egg hunts, and spring! 

Despite all the sickness 

in the area, Lawrenceburg 

residents were able to pull off 

some pretty amazing Valentine 

celebrations. The Chocolate 

& Wine Walk in downtown 

Lawrenceburg featured 

horse-drawn carriage rides, 

shopping, chocolate, and 

wine. Since the event coincided 

with the Home & Garden 

Show, Kristin Stryznski and 

a group of friends got together 

to enjoy the evening. Lots of 

new businesses are opening 

downtown, and I recently 

noticed a sign for a future 

butcher shop. 

The Valentine boxes made 

by Lawrenceburg Primary students 

were works of art this 

year. I saw Valentine boxes 

made into monsters, princess 

castles, race cars, and battleships 

proudly being carried 

into the school by kindergarteners 

who could barely 

carry them. I guess the small 

shoebox of my childhood has 

Kristin Stryznski enjoying the 

Chocolate and Wine walk. 

gone by the wayside. 

Carolyn Stroup, Mary 

Ann Pettit, Mary Dawson, 

Shelva Bennett, and I treated 

some residents on Ludlow 

Hill to a Valentine luncheon. 

The residents enjoyed games 

and prizes, fellowship, and 

great food. Speaking of luncheons, 

we cannot forget the 

“Gal”entine lunch attended 

by the Whiskey City Crows, 

a group of friends who meet 

monthly for lunch. Carol 

Bowling (in from Florida) 

surprised her best friend 

Mary Jo Leirey with a visit 

for this lunch. 

Congratulations to Austin 

Sturgeon 

for completing 

basic 

training in 

the Navy. He 

is now on to 

San Antonio 

to receive 

training as a 

Austin Sturgeon hospital 

corpsman. 

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O 

ur 

Communities 

Sunman Pantry Clara Zinser 

and Sandy Wagner. 

DOVER 

By 

Rhonda 

Trabel 

Community 

Correspondent 

dover@goBEACONnews.com 

The Sixth Annual Gobble 

Wobble hosted by All Saints 

Parish was a successful event. 

held on on Thanksgiving 

morning. The 5K attracted 

walkers, runners, and volunteers 

who were eager to help 

the less fortunate while burning 

off calories prior to their 

Thanksgiving meal. Thanks 

to the sponsors and 1,576 participants, 

the event raised over 

$45,000 that has been distributed 

to the Sunman, North 

Dearborn, and East Central 

Food Pantries. These donations 

help provide supplies 

for those less fortunate in our 

community. Awesome job by 

ECHS Food Pantry Brenda Osman, Natalie Klei, Lydia Trabel, 

and Ashley McConnell. 

all involved!! The Gobble 

Wobble 5K-Feeding the hungry 

team will do it again this 

year on Nov. 26. You Learn 

more and sign up at gobblewobble5k.webs.com. 

Happy Birthday wishes go 

out to Leona McCann whose 

birthday was February 21st. 

She is now a young 91 years! 

Condolences to the 

Schmeltzer family on the 

passing of Jeff ( Bam Bam) 

Dale Schmeltzer, age 49, from 

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). 

Condolences also go out to 

the Gallagher family of Dover 

on the passing of Ron Gallagher, 

age 73, on Feb. 6. 

Ron, an Army Veteran, was an 

all-around good guy. He met 

Barb, his wife of forty years, 

on a blind date. They built 

their home on Zimmer Rd. 

Ron enjoyed fishing, skiing, 

camping, and running. He and 

Barb traveled the U.S. and 

many of the National Parks. 

Ron will be greatly missed 

by Barb, their three children, 

Joe Gallagher of Franklin, IN; 

Amy (Joe Aguayo) Gallagher 

of Fresno, California; and 

Brian ( Denise Ante) Gallagher 

of Elsmere, KY; and three 

grandchildren. He is preceded 

in death by his parents Helen 

DILLSBORO 

By 

Lorene 

Westmeier 

Community 

Correspondent 

North Dearborn Pantry front row Pat Brichler, Bob Waples, 

Barb Lyness, and Rick Morris. Back row Don Skiles, Janet 

Barton, Kathy Siegel, Carol Driggers, Luree Ketcham, Darla 

Cleary, Bob Altoff, and Barbara Moore. 

and Eugene Gallagher and 

his sister Mary Brune. Rest in 

peace, Ron. 

A few months ago, I had 

written a column about Lindsey 

Bauman, who participated 

in the Age Group Nationals 

Triathlon and will be part of 

Team USA this year in Canada. 

She is the granddaughter 

of Ray and Pat Brichler from 

Dover, and of course, her 

parents are Brent and Bobbi 

Bauman, also of Dover. 

If you know of any Dover 

news and you would like to 

share, please email me at dover@go 

BEACONnews.com. 

Winners of the South Dearborn fifth grade boy’s basketball Tournament Drake Lee, 

James Hughes, Jackson Johnson, Mason Lane, Carson Davidson, Wyatt Adams, Kaleb 

Hicks, and Zion Burns. Not Pictured: Cameron Cheek & Ryker Morris. Coaches: Jim 

Hughes, Brad Adams, and Mark Morris. 

dillsboro@goBEACONnews.com 

We thank our ambitious 

citizens for getting out in the 

COLD to take down Christmas 

lights, and for Janet 

from the diner for making the 

delicious potato soup for the 

workers. 

The “Young at Heart” 

group from St. John’s, Farmers 

Retreat enjoyed a ‘pitch 

in’ lunch followed by a presentation 

by Steve Black and 

Ruth Weisbrod who shared 

their mission trip to help 

tornado victims in northern 

Mississippi. They showed 

pictures and shared stories 

of cutting trees and dragging 

them to the street. Seeing all 

of the destruction made us 

realize how much work had 

to be done. 

Our prayers go out to the 

families of Stanley Vickroy 

and Betty Shadday for their 

loss. 

Congratulations to the 

fifth-grade boys’ basketball 

team! They have an incredible 

current record of twenty-one 

wins and nine losses. They 

have won the SBA President’s 

Day Invitational, Jefferson 

County Invitational, and the 

Paoli Shootout. 

The boys have a beautiful 

brand new trophy that will 

be displayed in a new trophy 

case. (More about that in our 

next issue!) 

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 

Bear Branch, is celebrating a 

“Homecoming of Family and 

Friends” on Sunday, May 24, 

2020. The church was first 

dedicated one hundred sixtyfour 

years ago on May 25, 

1856. It was originally made 

up of German immigrants, 

and all services were conducted 

in German. Friends, family, 

past members, and neighbors 

are invited to attend. The 

celebration is being held to 

reunite with past members 

and involve the community. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Please RSVP to 812- 

667-5881. 

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MILAN 

By 

Susan 

Cottingham 

Community 

Correspondent 

milan@goBEACONnews.com 

For an interesting tidbit of 

Milan folk history, I asked 

Jeffrey Stipe to share his story 

“The Tale of the Steel Ball.” 

This is in memory of his father, 

who has since passed away: 

In May 1970, the Robert 

Stipe family moved from 

Moores Hill to Milan. The 

little white house was located 

on the corner of Ellsworth and 

Faulkner. A furniture Company 

was located just three blocks 

away. Frequently, semi-trucks 

would deliver furniture from 

the factory, but they were too 

big to make the turn in front of 

the house. Every truck would 

drive off the road, across the 

sidewalk, and onto the grass. 

On rainy days the damage was 

extensive; at the very least, 

it was an annoyance. The 

yard was always nearly in a 

destroyed state. 

Robert often called the 

factory, asking that they 

direct their trucks to a logical 

path out of town. There had 

to be a better way, yet the 

problem continued despite his 

objections. He took it upon 

himself to solve the problem. 

He obtained a 2-inch steel rod 

and drove it into the ground 

just inside the sidewalk, leaving 

two feet above the ground. He 

painted it red to make it quite 

visible. The trucks drove over 

it, bending it over. One truck 

got stuck on the rod, but dad 

helped get it unstuck. 

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ur 

Following the incident, his 

dad procured a 12-inch steel 

pipe and buried three feet of 

the pipe in the ground, leaving 

eighteen inches above the 

ground. The pipe was set in 

concrete and back-filled with 

dirt. He then filled the pipe 

with concrete. Again bright red 

paint was used for effect. The 

drivers felt compelled to back 

up and take more time making 

the turn. Although they were 

not deterred, the damage was 

somewhat minimized. 

Eventually, the drivers got 

the message. Most began to 

leave town in a logical route. 

The damaged grass was 

repaired and started looking 

good. Yet something about that 

pipe was simply boring. When 

Robert was working at the bolt 

factory in Versailles, he found 

a twelve-inch ball bearing 

that was to be discarded. He 

thought the ball bearing would 

spruce up the pipe in the 

yard. So he took it home and 

set the bearing in place. It fit 

perfectly and made quite an 

improvement. 

One morning at about 2 

A.M., they heard a noise 

outside the house. Robert 

looked and saw a car pulling 

away. When they woke up the 

next morning, they saw the 

steel ball was missing. Robert 

knew the car belonged to some 

local teens. 

About a week later, he saw 

the car in a parking lot. He 

waited patiently for the driver 

to come out of the store. Robert 

told the teen driver that the 

ball had disappeared. He also 

mentioned the police had a 

description of the car and 

the license plate number. He 

ended the encounter by stating 

that if the ball should happen 

Communities 

“The Tale of the Steel Ball” 

on the corner of Ellsworth 

and Faulkner in Milan. 

to reappear in its place, then 

the police would likely have 

no reason to hunt them down. 

Amazingly, the ball showed 

up, back on the pipe the very 

next day. 

To improve the situation, 

Robert hired a welder to 

affix the bearing to the post 

permanently. Some forty-five 

years later, that same post and 

steel ball-bearing can be seen 

on the corner of Ellsworth and 

Faulkner, where the family 

used to live. The paint is faded, 

but Robert’s legacy lives on. It 

certainly lasted longer than the 

DMI trucks. The End 

I thank Jeff for allowing me 

to share his story. I go by this 

monument every time I leave 

my house, but never knew why 

it was there... mystery solved! 

We invite you to pass by if 

you’re ever in Milan....but you 

might want to hurry because I 

hear that Jeff would love to be 

able to reclaim the steel ball his 

father placed there years ago. 

HARRISON 

By 

Elizabeth 

Janszen 

Community 

Correspondent 

harrison@goBEACONnews.com 

If you’ve been anywhere 

around Harrison lately, I bet 

you’ve heard about the Treasure 

Hunt. A local business 

recently began hiding small 

chests around town. 

The chests vary in value 

and contain real gold bars! 

People from all around have 

been joining in on the search, 

prompting the launch of a 

large-scale scavenger hunt— 

ending with a $1,000 prize 

which is locked away in a 

bank vault. 

At the time I write this, only 

two of the six chests have 

been found. To participate in 

the treasure hunts, you must 

follow the clues laid out on 

Facebook. You can also follow 

along with others as they 

post their findings, offer clues, 

and express their frustrations. 

It’s quite entertaining! 

The scavenger hunt kicked 

off on Feb. 22. Those interested 

in going after the $1,000 

prize must pick up a rules 

sheet and the list of clues. 

Then, you must visit several 

local businesses to help you 

along in your quest. Take 

photos of all six answers and 

send them into the Facebookdesignated 

contact. You will 

learn the number of photos 

that you have correct, but you 

will not be told which are correct 

and which are not. 

I would expect that the 

$1000 prize will be harder 

than any of the treasure chest 

hunts… so it’s probably safe 

to say that lots of prizes are 

still out there to be won! If 

you haven’t tried it, what are 

you waiting for? Get out there 

and explore! What a wonderful 

way to bring the community 

together and get people 

outside and moving! Kudos to 

all of the participants! Now, if 

you’ll excuse me—I’ve got a 

treasure to hunt! 

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Robotics team Ms. Guilliams, Mrs. Hummer, Maddox Hefner, 

Josie Stenger, Ella Stenger, Aaron Rullman, Kamryn 

Sullivan, Melissa Cisneros-Hernandez, and Casey Lunsford. 

Malia Herbert, Jillian Eppinghoff, Mikala Newland, Alexia 

Makrancy, Paige Makrancy and Myranda Bedford volunteered 

at the Pregnancy Care Center. 

SUNMAN 

By 

Maureen 

Stenger 

Community 

Correspondent 

sunman@goBEACONnews.com 

Sunman Elementary 

teacher, Heather Lunsford, 

shared with me some exciting 

news regarding the school’s 

first year Robotics Team. 

The team is made up of 

fourth- and fifth-graders who 

began constructing a robot 

from nine hundred parts back 

in October. By December, 

the team had assembled a 

moving robot! The work is 

strictly done by the kids; 

O 

ur 

adults are there to help them 

think through the design 

process but cannot assist 

with the robot explained Mrs. 

Lunsford. 

The Sunman Robotics 

team competed in January 

in Liberty, IN., and placed 

seventh out of thirty-four 

teams! 

Sunman Dearborn 

Community Schools had 

a total of six teams at the 

competition, and all six 

teams placed in the top 

ten! The Sunman robotics 

team, along with the Bright 

and North Dearborn teams, 

presented their robots to the 

school board at their last 

meeting. 

The team next participated 

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Palestine, IN, and once 

again did very well, placing 

ninth out of forty-one teams 

in their skills challenge. 

The Sunman robotics team 

is coached by teachers 

Heather Lunsford and 

Mallory Hummer. They 

are planning on expanding 

their program next year 

at Sunman Elementary to 

include two teams and are 

hoping robotics will expand 

to the Sunman Dearborn 

Middle School next year as 

well. The future looks very 

bright for this program! 

Congratulations to all of the 

participants and coaches! 

On Feb. 15, six area 

teens from Sunman 

Dearborn Middle School 

and East Central High 

School volunteered their 

time at The Pregnancy 

Care Center to paint their 

newly renovated space. 

The students worked hard 

to complete as much of the 

project as possible. Great 

job on giving your time to 

help make our community a 

bit brighter! 

You may have heard 

some rumblings in town 

about the new Sunman 

Revitalization Initiative 

(SRI). Co-Secretary, Kara 

Schott, shared that the nonprofit 

group comprised of 

Sunman area citizens will 

work with local businesses 

and property owners to 

positively impact economic 

development in Sunman. 

The elected officers of the 

group are Byron Bruns, 

President; Jim Graf, Vice 

President; Karyl Schmidt, 

Treasurer; and Kara Schott/ 

Ashley Knueven, Co- 

Secretaries. Best of luck 

on all future endeavors, it 

sounds like we have some 

great things on the horizon 

thanks to our hard-working 

citizens! 

On a more somber note, 

The Sunman Rural Fire 

Department announced that it 

will no longer hold its annual 

Fireman’s Festival. The 

festival has been held each 

summer since 1986. 

We thank the fire 

department for putting so 

much time and effort into 

this event. A lot of fun and 

enjoyment was had by all 

for many years. We thank 

the fire department for their 

commitment and service 

to our community. Please 

continue to support them 

by attending their annual 

fish dinner and by donating 

if you can to their annual 

letter mailing fundraiser 

campaign. 

Finally, happy birthday 

wishes go out to Mrs. 

Evelyn Wagner, who turned 

ninety-seven years young on 

March 12! 

Thank you for sharing 

your stories and community 

happenings with me. I enjoy 

hearing from you! Please 

keep them coming; you can 

contact me at sunman@ 


MANCHESTER 

By 

Lisa 

West 

Community 

Correspondent 

manchester@goBEACONnews.com 

MARCH MADNESS! For 

those of you who follow basketball, 

this is a familiar term. 

As college teams are preparing 

for the Big Dance (NCAA 

Tournament), our local basketball 

players are completing 

their season. One very talented 

player, Alex Shackelford 

from Manchester, has had an 

outstanding senior year! 

On center court Senior 

Night at SDHS, the announcer 

named the starting five. The 

lone Manchester Elementary 

School alum is finally announced. 

He’s starting in a 

different position, jumping 

the ball as a senior for the first 

and last time. He’s taking in 

all of his senior night memories- 

the hugs, the smiles, the 

tears, the gifts, the pictures, 

and the win. He jumps, taps, 

dribbles, passes, and shoots. 

#1 has made his first last shot 

as a senior on senior night. 

Alex was raised and lived in 

Manchester not far from Manchester 

Elementary School, 

where he started his school 

basketball career. During this 

time, he was dubbed ‘Shack.’ 

He had fabulous teachers in 

each of his grades, and that’s 

where he started his school 

basketball playing. He was 

first a Manchester Shiner, 

then an SDMS Squire, and 

ultimately an SDHS Knight. 

At three years of age, Alex 

started playing basketball at 

Aurora Recreation Center 

and Lawrenceburg Community 

Center. Alex also 

played travel basketball with 

Kentucky Warriors during 

his middle school offseason 

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Alex Shackleford sinking 

one of his famous 3-point 

baskets! 

Select during high school. He 

was fortunate enough to play 

in the National AAU tournament 

in Myrtle Beach last 

year, and Walt Disney World 

ESPN Center this past summer. 

What an experience he 

had playing with these teams! 

Friendships were formed 

for a lifetime. 

Basketball is not Alex’s 

only hobby. He likes to fish, 

hunt, golf, and play tennis. 

Going fishing with his 

great-grandpa and Bucky 

were some of his best memories. 

There were many trips 

to Brookville, Whitewater, 

and just fishing on the farm. 

Fishing was a serious business 

with Bucky. Alex’s biggest 

catch occurred a couple of 

years ago when he caught a 

12-pound bass out of the back 

pond. It is now hanging on his 

bedroom wall. Alex has also 

been a member of the Manchester 

Rowdies 4-H Club for 

ten years; this will be his last 

year as a senior. He showed 

animals, crops, and did shooting 

sports as his projects. His 

favorite project was archery. 

He would go to many archery 

shoots to prepare for this project, 

as he practiced shooting 

at 3D targets. Some of his best 

memories at the Dearborn 

County 4-H fair are of playing 

cards in the “barn” with his 

4-H friends and the greased 

pig contest. 

Hanging out with your 4-H 

friends is the absolute best. 

Alex’s favorite quote is, “If 

you do not believe in yourself, 

no one will do it for you” by 

the great Kobe Bryant. Does 

Alex believe in himself? You 

bet he does! 

His favorite part of playing 

basketball is playing in front 

of all the fans. Alex shared, 

“There is nothing that gets 

you more pumped up than 

when you make that play, that 

shot, that pass, that basket, 

and the crowd goes wild.” 

#1 ‘Shack’ believes in himself 

- his plans include going 

onto college for Electrical 

Engineering and perhaps future 

basketball playing. That 

chapter is yet to be written 

for this senior. As the crowd 

claps, the cheerleaders cheer, 

the band plays, the announcer 

announces, the referees ref, 

the coaches coach, and yes 

the players play, this season 

has come to a close. The 

players became friends who 

have bonded forever through 

a game that Alex “Shack” 

Shackelford loves - basketball. 



MOORES HILL 

By 

Barbara 

Wetzler 

Community 

Correspondent 

mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com 

Soon we will be thawing 

out and starting to see welcome 

signs of Spring! Moores 

Hill has been busy over the 

winter months. 

American Legion Post 209 

held a Valentine’s dinner and 

dance. Kudos to the auxiliary 

president Becky Ingersoll, 

Flo James, Doug Heller, 

and all who planned this fun 

evening. 

Congratulations to Carol 

Rummel, who received first 

place from the judges in the 

American Legion Post 209 

Super Bowl Chili Cook-off. 

The Moores Hill Elementary 

School (MHES) Archery Team 

made State for the fourth year 

in a row! The MHES PTO 

hosted a family dance with a 

Valentine’s theme. 

Friends of Moores Hill (a 

group of current and former 

residents) decided to 

enter HGTV’s Home Town 

Takeover contest. Over one 

hundred people came together 

to help with the town’s submission. 

Moores Hill thanks 

Tamila Wismann, Lynn Allen, 

Brian Craig, and Satolli 

Glassmeyer for organizing 

O 

ur 

All Saints CYO boys basketball team 1 celebrated with their friends and fans. 

Boy Scout Troop 646 celebrated Scout Sunday: First 

row - Levi Hengehold, Jace Lewis. Second Row - Andrew 

Seubert, Isaac Hengehold, Jake Crawley, Colton Lewis. 

Third Row - Father Jonathan Meyer, JJ Seubert, Deloris 

Schwebach (Troop Chaplain), Michael Schwebach (Troop 

Chaplain Aide), Dominic Martini, John Crawley 

The All Saints parish choir spread Chirstmas cheer with 

carolling during the season. 

Jedediah John More 

Fr. Jonathan Meyer, Griffin 

Werner, Luke Hornbach, 

and JJ Stenger pose with 

the runner-up trophy and 

their All Deanery awards. 

Friends of Moores Hill entered HGTV’s Home Town Takeover contest. 

Denver Cavins captured 

Moores Hill at sunset, showing 

the beauty of nature. 

this effort and bringing it to 

life in pictures, video, and 

print. The contest required 

three things for entries: A 

population less than 40,000; 

homes with great architecture 

longing to be revealed; and 

a Main Street that needs a 

facelift. Reportedly over five 

thousand entries were received 

from towns across the 

country that will be reviewed 

in the coming weeks. The 

hosts of HGTV’s Home Town 

show will give the winning 

town a make-over. 

All readers are invited to 

come to Moores Hill and 

Communities 

YORKVILLE 

& GUILFORD 

By 

Laura 

Keller 

Community 

Correspondent 

yorkville@goBEACONnews.com 

The All Saints Team 1 

Boys CYO basketball team 

finished their season as 

runners-up in the Batesville 

Deanery. They fought hard 

in a nail-biting championship 

game. Coached by Tony 

Trossman, Luccas Collins, 

Matt Schuman, and Austin 

Kear, the team had a phenomenal 

season, only losing 

to St. Louis Team 1 from 

Batesville. 

After the championship 

game, fifteen players were 

named All Deanery, including 

three players from All Saints 

Team 1- JJ Stenger, son of 

Jerry and Sandy Stenger; 

Luke Hornbach, son of 

Doug and Dawn Hornbach; 

and Griffin Werner, son of 

Duane and Cindy Werner. 

Congratulations on a great 

season! 

The Boy Scouts of America 

promote adventure, family, 

fun, character, and leadership. 

Each year our local 

Troop 646 celebrates Scout 

Sunday. This annual event 

commemorates the founding 

of the Boys Scouts of 

America. During weekly Boy 

explore our historic town 

through a self-guided tour of 

homes and businesses. The 

walking tour includes a map 

with a brief history of several 

homes, churches, and Carnegie 

Hall. The walk is easy- a 

mostly flat, 1-mile loop. Free 

copies of the historical walking 

tour are available at the 

Town Office or by contacting 

me for a download via 

the Beacon at mooreshill@ 

goBEACONnews.com. 

If you have information to 

share, please contact me at 

mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com. 

American Legion Post 452 New Alsace 

Newly 

remodeled 

rental 

facility! 

Tamila Wismann, Satolli 

Glassmeyer, Lynn Allen on 

the steps of Carnegie Hall. 

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 party March 22 

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

Proudly serving our veterans and the community since WWII 

Scout troop meetings, a Scout 

recites the Scout Law, which 

says that a “scout is reverent” 

and promises to do his 

“duty to God.” These values 

strengthen youth character 

in their family, community, 

and faith. The scout founders 

knew that faith gives young 

men a roadmap and serves as 

a wise guide for actions and 

thoughts. 

Troop 646 celebrated Scout 

Sunday on Feb. 1 at All Saints 

Parish, with nine scouts participating 

in various parts of 

the mass and reaffirming their 

duty to God. It was a beautiful 

reminder for the boys to 

ground their lives in faith and 

reverence, both personally 

and as a scout. 

Mr. and Mrs. Matt More of 

Guilford announce the birth 

of a son, Jedediah John, born 

on Nov. 9. Proud grandparents 

are Mr. and Mrs. John Roebel 

and Mr. and Mrs. John 

More. Jedediah shares the 

same birthday as his maternal 

grandfather. 

Every year, members of the 

All Saints parish choir spread 

holiday cheer by Christmas 

caroling to local elderly and 

shut-in residents. One stop 

they made was at Pete and 

Emma Schwebach’s home 

in Guilford. The Schwebach’s 

enjoyed visiting with fellow 

parishioners while singing 

their favorite Christmas 

carols. 

If you have news in the 

Yorkville/Guilford area you’d 

like me to share, please contact 

me at yorkville@go 

BEACONnews.com. 

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RISING SUN/ 

OHIO COUNTY 

By 

PG 

Gentrup 

Community 

Correspondent 

risingsun@goBEACONnews.com 

Another month has flown 

by, and so far the weather 

hasn’t been anything to 

complain about. I continue to 

get out each morning and put 

some miles under my feet, 

something I want to continue 

doing each day. In January, 

I covered one hundred 

sixty-five miles of running 

and walking. Far more than 

I anticipated when I started. 

Getting that fresh air each 

morning feels good. 

Everyone is encouraged 

to donate blood a couple of 

times a year. The Hoxworth 

website has a schedule of 

blood drives being held in 

our area. Only twenty minutes 

are needed to donate a 

pint of blood, and you will 

be helping someone in need. 

I recently gave my thirtyseventh 

gallon. Check out 

Hoxworth and be one of 

those who will help somebody 

in need. 

A Quilt of Valor was presented 

to Richard Pavey, 

Richard Pavey 

O 

ur 

a Korean 

War Purple 

Heart 

Recipient. 

He was also 

presented a 

medal from 

the Korean 

Embassy in 

Washington, 

DC, for 

being a man who answered 

the call to serve and protect 

the Korean people and secure 

their freedoms. Rich is a 

Fourth Degree member of the 

Knights of Columbus (K of 

C). Fellow members from the 

K of C, Irv Hartman, Mac 

McGranahan, Jim Hamill, 

and Paul Kinghorn, helped 

with the presentation. Sheila 

Stevenson, representing 

Rivertown Quilters, presented 

a beautiful Quilt of Valor 

to Rich with the help of 

Jerry Bondurant, Ron 

Spurlock, and myself. 

Communities 

Rhonda Stinson presented 

two lap quilts from the Chicks 

With Attitude Quilters. Walter 

Spurgeon, served in the 

Army from 

1954-57. He 

was also a 

disc jockey 

on WOBO 

Radio in 

Cincinnati 

at 88.7 on 

the dial. 

Walter Spurgeon Rhonda and 

I also 

presented a lap quilt to 

B 

eacon 

Nessie Hildebrand. Nessie is 

one sweet 

lady. She 

faithfully 

attends 

programs 

sponsored 

by the 

Lawrenceburg 

Library 

Nessie Hildebrand and is a joy 

to be with. 

Mark your calendar for 

the annual veterans’ dinner 

on Armed Forces Day, May 

16, at the Trinity Church on 

Vacation 

The Fohls traveled to Washington D.C. Richard Fohl, 

Sharon Fohl, Annette and John Fohl,Connie and Steve 

Fohl. The view is from the balcony of House Speaker’s 

office. 

Pribble Rd. Call 812-623- 

0173 (Judy Wesley) to make a 

reservation. All veterans and 

guests are welcome. 

A lot of people out there 

could use a smile, a pat 

on the back, and words of 

encouragement. Be one who 

cares for others and try to 

make their day a little happier. 

I thank God every day 

for my many blessings and 

pray for others who are facing 

some tough times. God 

bless all of you and keep you 

healthy. 

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