Beacon July 2020

Page 8B THE BEACON July 2020
HARRISON
By
Elizabeth
Janszen
Community
Correspondent
harrison@goBEACONnews.com
Congratulations to the Class
of 2020! Although this year
has been anything but normal,
the community of Harrison
has rallied together to give
our seniors a proper send-off.
The staff of the high school
hand-delivered signs, caps,
gowns, and announcements
to the seniors. On May 27-28,
students who chose to have
their diplomas delivered to
their homes were able to have
photos taken with the administration
from the high school.
An in-person ceremony is
slated for either this summer
or next fall. Once again, we
congratulate the class of 2020,
HARRISON
By
Debbie
McCane
Community
Correspondent
harrison@goBEACONnews.com
We can’t be more proud
of our Seniors! If you’ve
driven down Harrison Avenue
through the historic district,
you would see the banners
of Southwest Local School
District’s Senior athletes
displayed on the lampposts.
Parents organized these
banners. These athletes missed
out on their sporting events
because of the closing of the
schools and all activities.
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If you drive throughout the
remaining school district, you
will see many yards displaying
their signs, hearkening their
pride in their graduates. These
graduates have worked hard,
and for them to not have
their graduation ceremonies
and awards banquets is so
disheartening.
We are all so proud of the
graduates of 2020 and cannot
wait to see what their futures
hold. Don’t let this virus dim
your dreams!
Harrison residents had
the opportunity to pay their
respects for Deputy Chief
Greg Chetwood. A drivethrough
visitation was set up at
the Harrison Fire Department
for residents to show their
respect and appreciation.
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Other kids are missing out
on proper send-offs as well!
The fifth-grade classes do not
get to celebrate together as
they move on to junior school.
They may never again see
those teachers who shaped
them for so many years. Some
parents have come together to
stage parades in celebration of
the students moving on. The
fifth-grade parents at Whitewater
Valley planned a special
parade from the elementary
school to the Junior High
School on May 26. Students
were permitted to hold signs
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from their car windows, and
onlookers waved and congratulated
them from afar. Many
of the elementary school
teachers held signs and waved
as the cars drove by.
Once at the school, the
parade of cars was met with
smiles and waves from their
new group of teachers! Thank
you to all who participated,
and especially the Harrison
Police Department, who gave
the escort.
I’ve never been more proud
to live and work in a community
of such tight-knit citizens.
Relying on each other, working
together for our children,
and putting each other’s safety
above everything else is what
it’s all about. If this crazy time
has taught us anything, we
have learned that there really
is a lot of good out there…
you just have to look for it. I
hope that you all are staying
safe and healthy out there.
Bring on the summer!
Both the fire station and
the US Navy’s honor guard
stood at attention. Deputy
Chief Chetwood had passed
away on May 9 after his
battle with ALS. Several fire
departments from around
the area participated in the
service, which culminated at
the Gibson Cemetery. Deputy
Chief Greg Chetwood will be
remembered for his service
to our community and our
country.
The Doug Dunaway
Motocross Park will open
(weather permitting) to riders.
COVID-19 rules apply. You
can find these rules on the
Doug Dunaway page on
Facebook. Again, check the
site daily to make sure it is
open. Rain will close the park.
MANCHESTER
By
Lisa
West
Community
Correspondent
MOORES HILL
By
Barbara
Wetzler
Community
Correspondent
mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com
Congratulations to the Class
of 2020! The graduating
students from Moores Hill include
Gabrielle and Danielle
Storm. Gabrielle wants to be
an RN, like her mother, Betsy
Fullmer. Danielle plans to
study elementary education,
with a desire to teach second
grade.
Cambrey Kaye Gilbert,
daughter of Marvin and
Robyn Gilbert, plans to
study dental hygiene.
Alyssa Marie Pettigrew,
daughter of Eric and Debbie
Pettigrew, plans to attend Ivy
Tech to study biotechnology.
Congratulations Dawson
Schroeder, son of Dale and
Kimberly Schroeder; Daniel
Isaacs, son of Natalie and
Scott Issacs; Corey Johnson,
son of Amy and Richard
Chip Powell; Quinton
Rowlett, son of Kelly Stucker;
Maggie Couch, daughter
of Brian and Chris Tedesco
Couch; and Paycin Kritlow,
son of Erika Kritlow-Cook;
Justin Lillis, son of Lynn and
Jason Lillis; Candace Curlin,
daughter of Stephanie
Curlin; Lakota Carter, son
of Steve Carter, Kyle Kpoas;
Christopher Stegemiller,
son of Kate Stegemiller,
Sawyer Mason Bruns, son
of Steve and Debra Bruns;
Tyler Mathes, son of Jessica
Hyden; and Wyatt Pettit, son
of Linda Pettit.
Banners for high school
Elizabeth Collier and Katelyn
Earles accept flowers to
brighten the facility.
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More news from the Manchester
at-home classrooms.
Teacher Sally Teke shared
some additional details about
the experience. Sally explained,
“As much as I would
prefer to be in the classroom,
interacting with my students,
having face-to-face conversations,
the use of online
communication has filled this
void. It allows me to meet daily
with them on their Chromebooks
and teach in three small
groups for math and reading
lessons. One large group of
students is a little loud and
chaotic at the kindergarten
level; three groups are more
manageable and more productive.
I see them daily (the
three days we have school) to
talk and to teach them. They,
too, can interact with me, talk
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seniors living in Moores Hill
were hung throughout townand
featured each student’s
name, high school, and photo.
Thanks to Lynn Allen and the
donors for this recognition of
2020 Seniors.
Happy seventh birthday to
Betsy Fulmer’s son Oryin!
Happy third Birthday to
Brilynn Worley, daughter
of Kayla Lozier and granddaughter
of Lanny and
Teresa Dell. A drive-by
parade helped these kids have
a big celebration. Thanks to
everyone who took time out
of their day, including Brent
Casebolt, Derek Stevens,
Trey Perkins, Rick Martini,
Tyler Berry, Kim Ison, Lynn
Russell Allen, Becky Ingersoll,
Leanna Phillippe, and
Moores Hill Fire/EMS.
Gerald Bentle celebrated
his ninety-fifth birthday! A
WWII veteran, Mr. Bentle has
been a member of the American
Legion for seventy-four
years. Post 209 presented him
with a certificate.
Please contact me if you
have good news from Moores
Hill at mooreshill@goBEACON
news.com.
Blake Sizemore with his
SDHS Senior Yard Sign,
delivered by his coach, Lisa
West. Blake will be attending
Vincennes University this fall.
to their friends, and share with
each other. One of the assignments
my students completed
was to search their house for
an item to represent every
letter in the alphabet. They
then shared these items in a
picture or video to me through
a program called Seesaw. Students
have created 2D and 3D
shapes with items from their
homes.”
South Dearborn High
School decided to honor all
senior graduates with their
own yard signs! Staff members
delivered the signs on
May 1. The students were
very excited. Numerous pictures
of the seniors with their
signs (and even the delivering
staff) popped up in social
media.
Some skilled nursing centers
are not permitted to let
visitors see their loved ones
who are living there. The
situation is difficult for the
residents, staff, and families
and friends. Lisa West and
Heavenly Schumann have
been delivering cut flowers
as a small way to say, “Thank
you for your dedication as
health care workers,” and to
hopefully bring a smile to
some of the residents.
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