Beacon Sept 2022

Page 6B THE BEACON September 2022
AURORA
By
Margaret
Drury
Community
Correspondent
aurora@goBEACONnews.com
We are in the throes of the
Dog Days of summer and
heading around the corner for
fall.
This summer has gone by in
a flash, and our house is pretty
quiet now. The grandsons
who were with us for three
weeks have gone back home
to Vermont. Having them
here was such a blessing.
They not only helped around
the house, but they were also
a tremendous help at “Dine
& Dive” (the summertime
school kids lunch program) at
the Pavilion in the City Park.
They were volun”told,” to
help make cotton candy and
popcorn at “Light Up Aurora”
(the Fireworks event held the
Saturday before the Fourth of
July). And they volunteered,
not volun”told,” at the Clearing
House for a day. So many
activities with so many new
memories, their time with us
just FLEW by. Before they
went back to Vermont, we
had a play day at Kings Island
O
ur
where they got to ride rollercoasters
for the first time.
What a thrill for them! As far
as my husband and me, we
rode the train and the antique
cars… more our speed!
Not only did the grandkids
leave us, but our exchange
daughter from Spain, Laura
Castro, left our nest to head
back home across the Atlantic.
Although she was only with
us for ten and a half months,
it feels like she has been our
daughter forever. Hosting an
exchange student truly makes
the world a smaller place. I
highly recommend that you
consider doing it. My husband
and I have hosted students
through two different organizations
since 1989. All but
one of the kids have come
back to visit. We have been
able to visit three of them in
their home countries. Two
of our boys have brought
girlfriends to meet us before
asking them for their hand in
marriage. Some of them now
have children. The organization
through which we hosted
was International Cultural
Exchange Services (ICES).
They provide such wonderful
support for students and
families alike. If you would
like more information or are
interested in possibly hosting
a student this coming school
Communities
Elijah Myer, grandson of
Mark and Maggie Drury,
visiting from Vermont,
helped exchange student,
Laura Castro from Spain,
at the Dearborn County
Clearing House.
year, please contact Michelle
Jarvis at mickeymouse4_25@
hotmail.com. So many good
families in Aurora befriended
Laura and shared with her all
of the good things happening
in our community that hosting
her was easy. More than
once I heard her say, “I love
Aurora!”
Aurora has plenty of activities
and ambiance that
showcase our city. Some of
the summertime events that
have made Aurora so special
include Light Up Aurora
mentioned previously. And the
monthly movies at the Lions
Club are always a hit. July’s
movie was Chevy Chase’s
National Lampoon “Christmas
Vacation,” supporting the
theme of Christmas in July.
July’s Cruise-In include Todd Walton 1971 GTO Judge,
Ernie Hogsten 1967 GTO, and Terry Ingersoll 1948 Ford.
Congratulations gentleman! (Photo by Bobby Mills)
Our last Dine & Dive lunch
before school starts had the
theme of Christmas in July. I
will have pictures next month
of all of the festivities. The
first Wednesday cruise-ins
provide a lot of activity at the
lower end of Second Street
by Gabbard Park. We also
have a new family Aquatic
Center at the Aurora City Park
that is simply magnificent!
Our grandsons enjoyed the
new slide at the pool. Every
time I have gone by there this
summer, except for one rainy
day, the pool has been BUSY,
BUSY, BUSY with swimmers
as well as sunbathers. I am SO
GLAD to see it being enjoyed
by SO MANY! As a matter of
fact, I think I might just become
one of those right now…
and take a cool dip myself!
Until next month, stay cool,
take care and God bless.
Summer Santa (a.k.a. Ben
Turner) shared a popsicle
with Alia Petty at the July
Lion’s Club movie Chevy
Chase’s National Lampoon
“Christmas Vacation.”
(Photo courtesy of Main
Street Aurora)
DILLSBORO
By
Lorene
Westmeier
Community
Correspondent
dillsboro@goBEACONnews.com
Our town was happy to
have a ceremony honoring a
Hometown citizen. The event
was organized by Major (Ret)
Rick Graver, also a native of
Dillsboro, who was instrumental
in honoring Lt. Col Anthony
Gordon. Andy has retired
from the military after serving
over thirty-three years in the
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US Air Force. Andy is the son
of Albert and Rosalie Gordon
of Dillsboro, IN. He has five
children and seven grandchildren.
Andy graduated from
South Dearborn High School
and Purdue University.
Lt. Col Gordon joined the
Air Force in 1988 in San
Antonio, TX. He flew over
eighty missions during Desert
Shield/Desert Storm. In 2018
he was deployed to Afghanistan.
His last deployment was
2019-2020, as the director of
operations for all the JTACs in
Iraq/Syria/Kuwait. His decorations
include The Defense
Meritorious Service Medal and
three Bronze Stars (one with
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and nineteen other medals and
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We are proud and THANK
Lt. Col. Gordon, Major Rick
Graver, and all military members
who are keeping us safe.
The Summer Concert - Music
on the Lawn, was a success
in July.
St. John’s Farmers Retreat
held their Annual Vacation
Bible School entitled “God’s
Wonder Lab” “Jesus Does The
Impossible.” Morning sessions
were held with an average attendance
of forty-five children
per day. After Pastor Tucher
taught the lesson, children
would move to different activities
including crafts, music,
lessons, snack/recreation, and
banner.
Directors Gwen Tucher
and Jane Ohlmansiek did a
wonderful job leading all of
MOORES HILL
By
Barbara
Wetzler
Community
Correspondent
Abe Strassell, Lukas Kincer, and Barrett House in Crafts.
Lisa Kreimer, teacher, and Melissa Walston, helper, are
working in crafts with Treyson Hughes, Silas Lunsford,
and Weston McKittrick.
Singing with one of their favorite leaders, Kate
Ohlmansiek.
the members who volunteered
to make this week an awsome
experience for these children.
“To God be the Glory” Thanks
to all of the parents, grandparents
and friends for bringing
your wonderful children to
VBS.
Cincinnati, Ohio
513-451-1134 513-574-9518
mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com
Happy anniversary to Tom
and Pam Hyatt Miles and to
Glen and Donna Wright.
Brenda Ochs is coordinating
the Moores Hill Alumni
dinner on Sept. 10, at Carnegie
Hall of Moores Hill
College. The Alumni dinner
is for Moores Hill graduates
from 1918 through 1978.
Please contact Brenda Ochs
if you are interested in attending.
Tom and Pam Miles
Happy September birthday
to Linda Schwartz, Becca
Lewis, Kim Mockbee, Vera
Slayback, Kathy Courter,
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Glen and Donna Wright
Janice Allen, Linda Rodriguez,
Melody Stiles Minger,
Adam McClanahan, and
Willie Gardner.