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Page 10B THE BEACON July 2023 VERSAILLES/ RIPLEY CTY By Cheryl Damon- Greiner Community Correspondent O ur versailles@goBEACONnews.com The time of year has come when many of us are starting our flower and vegetable gardens. For some local families, the planting season started months ago. Instead of flower beds, they are planting hundreds of acres of crops, rotating between soybeans, corn, and wheat. The Schmaltz Family of Elrod has been farming the same land near Versailles, since 1903, when Wallace and Thelma Schmaltz first put down roots, so to speak. Keeping it in the family, Jodi Schmaltz and her son Orion now live in the original farmhouse. If you look out the side window you can see the house that her father built down the road and where she grew up. The acres surrounding the farmhouse are still farmed by Chris Schmaltz with the support of his wife, Mary. Chris also BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Cornerstone Realty, Inc. & Lutz Auction Service, LLC “One Call Does It All” Dale Lutz . 25980 Auction Lane, Guilford, IN 47022 Office 812-637-2220 Cell 513-266-1859 cstonerealty.com lutzauctions.com Communities serves as a Ripley County Commissioner, and Mary teaches at the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles. A local church took on the remarkable task to provide support and encouragement to people who are currently struggling in the Ripley County area. Knowing that the needs of families and individuals can vary significantly, they decided to host a Community Yard Sale where everything was FREE! Nicholas Hill said the assortment ranged from appliances to clothing, toys, and household items. Dozens of volunteers gathered at 6 A.M. to sort and set up, then assisted ‘customers.’ Cory and Jessica John and all of the tired volunteers are recalling the smiles and gratitude of everyone involved. The onset of warmer weather means Summer Haircuts to beat the heat! They aren’t just for people, though. Several ‘longhairs’, AKA alpacas, live in our area, including in Aurora, Dillsboro, Milan, Elrod, Batesville, and Brookville. These Peruvian natives, smaller than llamas, get their annual shearing this time of year to prevent overheating in the hot and humid days ahead. Speaking from experience, the number of pounds of wool that come off of one alpaca is amazing. These friendly, fluffy creatures look completely silly after their buzzcut! Chris Schmaltz Shopping Local helps the community. If you operate one of the places where people come for local goods or services, meeting with other business operators is helpful to swap ideas, build connections and support each other. Business owners came together and organized the monthly Veri-Good BASH (Business Associates Social Hour). The networking opportunities geared toward busy local business operators and entrepreneurs. More and more activities are happening on the Courthouse Square, and a plan is in the works to add the charm of bells ringing in the clock tower. As often happens in small towns, Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles has an oddity. The building itself belongs to the county, but the clock and its non-functioning bells belong to Versailles. It was gifted in 1932 to the town of Versailles upon the death of Florence Grether Jodi Schmaltz on the family homestead. The Clock Tower on the Courthouse. as a memorial to her late husband, Charles. A tower designed by Walter Rump of Dillsboro had to be built on the courthouse roof, which belongs to Ripley County, to house Versailles’ impressive new clock. Now, almost ninety years later, Versailles Town Council is making plans to repair the bells and then give the clock to the county. 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Join the Advantage Home Care Team. $$$ Earn extra $$$ We have openings for CNA •Home Health Aides •LPN • RN Lawrenceburg/Versailles/Sunman/Milan/ Vevay/Rising Sun/West Harrison Enjoy weekly pay, benefits package, one-on-one care, competitive pay rates All interested applicants please contact ADVANTAGE HOME CARE 800-807-6839 • 812-537-0325 460 Ridge Ave. Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 EOE Get it All at www.goBEACONnews.com Garrett Bascomb was recently bestowed the honor of speaking at the graduation ceremony of his Alma Mater, Mount St. Joseph. DILLSBORO By Lorene Westmeier Community Correspondent dillsboro@goBEACONnews.com The Summer Concerts on The Lawn have started. The wonderful Jazz musicians performing at the Art Center, On The Porch include Mandy Gains, Brad Meyers, and the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. The SDHS Opening Knights Band won their Division in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Congratulations! ‘Neat’ entertainment could be found at South Dearborn when the Music Dept. presented “Beauty and the Beast.” Taci Hughes from Farmers Retreat was the star of the show. The director for these musicals is Justin Selmeyer from DILLSBORO! “Dillsboro In Bloom,” organized by Melissa Walston, was a big success. Lots of crafters and yummy food. As this article is being written, another event in town is being organized. Rides and concession stands have been set up. A lot of work goes into the Dillsboro Homecoming. Watch the next Beacon for event highlights. Until then, enjoy the beautiful summer weather and the gorgeous flowers that go with it. God Bless you, your family, and your friends.
July 2023 THE BEACON Page 11B MANCHESTER By Lisa West Community Correspondent O ur Manchester Math Club Front Row: Chase Hamlett, Kaylee Brewer, Charleigh Fox, Lincoln Graff, Piper Cole, Teagan Pfaffl, and Jade Miller. Back Row: Ande Marshall, Lily Kauffman, Pypier Noel, Darby Terrill, Geno Dent, William Kirkpatrick, Zeke Hanson, and Caliah Waulk. Emalyn Terrill with Dr. Insecta at STEM day (yes, that is a bug on her head!) manchester@goBEACONnews.com The Magnificent Manchester Mathematicians are a group of elementary students who are having fun with their math facts! In January, teacher Amy Bulach organized this team of fifteen fifth- and sixth-graders in after-school practices to hone their number skills. Among other things, they have learned that “pi” is not just a great dessert but also a math function used in building construction, medical procedures, and much more. The team competed in the annual math bowl at Dillsboro Elementary. Many of the spectators left asking, “Am I smarter than a 5th grader?” Way to go, Shiners! In other news, Manchester and Dillsboro Elementary recently participated in a joint S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) event day. Students and community members took part in a multitude of activities including police dog training, wind energy demonstrations, pH level testing, design and problem-solving stations, and other interactive areas. One very interesting station was hosted by Cynthia Basham where students learned about binary code and how to use it to store information on computers. They then created binary bracelets with two colors of beads to represent their initials in binary code. Enthusiastic students shared that the day was great! Communities RISING SUN/ OHIO COUNTY By PG Gentrup Community Correspondent risingsun@goBEACONnews.com I was recently surprised by Greendale Mayor Alan Weiss and Jim Fulton. They had my family get me to Greyhound Manor by telling me we were going to supper at the restaurant across the street. I argued that it was closed, but they said it was reopening. We arrived and naturally, it was closed and I wasn’t too happy. I noticed people going across the street to the memorial and I jokingly told them I should go see what was going on. Paula said we should show our granddaughter, Carli, the memorial since we were there. I saw Jerry Williams and was told a plaque was being unveiled to honor Jerry’s dad, Kenneth Wayne Williams, who is a True American Hero from WWII. I looked at the crowd and noticed my brother and his wife, Rhonda. Now, I was suspicious. Mayor Weiss then uncovered another plaque that was dedicated to me. I was shocked. Just like any other award I have received, I accept it to honor all our veterans, especially those who didn’t get to come home to Live the American Dream, like I do. It’s quite an honor. Congratulations to the winners of the Biggest Loser Contest in Rising Sun, Tammy Weaver and Lenny Sams. The second-place winner was Drew Powell. The Ohio River Valley Conference (ORVC) announced the All-Conference Basketball Team for 2022- 23. Players from Rising Sun honored are Dylan Martin, Peyton Merica, and Brady Works. For the Girls, Baylee Morris and Alyssa Simpson. Congratulations to Christina Rumsey and Deb Cappel, along with their committee helpers, for another successful Rising Sun High School Prom. Congratulations to the King and Queen, Peyton Merica, and Lexi Carrigan. Prince was Matthew Bujak, and Princess was Cloe Ballard. Congratulations to Dylan Martin and Avery Davies for their first-place finishes at the Vevay Media Group Track Invitational. Congratulations to the Lawrenceburg girls 4X100 meter relay team of Morgan Manford, Aubree Labazzo, Riley O’Brien, and Lucy Thornton for setting a new record at the Invitational. Lucy Thornton is the granddaughter of Vietnam Purple Heart Recipient, Tim Albright. Our Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard continues to pay that final respect to our departed veterans. Take time to consider having an Honor Guard present when your time comes. You have earned this very respectful tribute with your service to our great nation. Make sure they have a copy of your DD-214 handy, your honorable discharge paper. Too many times a veteran passes away and then it’s a scramble to try to find that important document. BINGO Every Friday at 7:00 P.M. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC VERSAILLES AMERICAN LEGION Lic. 000195 Ref #157971 Carli and Kelli Pettit. PG and Paula Gentrup, and Mayor Alan Weiss. Enter across from the post office Food available. SHOP LOCAL and tell our advertisers you saw them in The BEACON!
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