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Page 10B THE BEACON August 2023 NEW ALSACE By Laura Keller Community Correspondent newalsace@goBEACONnews.com Thank you to the North Dearborn American Legion Post 452 for hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives while serving our country and remembering the veterans who are buried in the local cemeteries. More than 100 people attended the ceremony at All Saints – St. Paul campus in New Alsace where trumpeter Jim Carter performed taps and several patriotic songs at the end of the service. Congratulations to Larry and Linda Gutzwiller, who celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They were married at St. Peter’s Church on June 16, 1973. A celebration in their honor was held at the North Dearborn American Legion Post 452 where Larry serves as the post commander. Larry and Linda have two children, Jennifer Pineda and Jason Gutzwiller. They also have a son-in-law Artie Pineda and two grandsons, Matthew and Joshua. We wish Larry and Linda many more years together. Each year, the Girl Scout O ur Veronica Mullins, Sally Bertram and Fawn Williamson. CommunitiesSUNMAN Larry and Linda Gutzwiller (Photo courtesy of Rhonda Trabel) Paul Stock’s casket pulled by his tractor. camp takes over Lake in the Pines campground for four days of fun-filled activities. This year’s theme was Blast Off in the Pines with campers and adults enjoying a variety of activities including swimming, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, archery, campfire cooking, and much more. This was Sally Bertram’s twenty-eighth year of camp. Sally, Terry and Fawn Williamson, and Veronica Mullins are instrumental in leading and organizing the camp that many children and adults look forward to attending year after year. Paul Stock, a life-long resident of New Alsace, passed away at age 95. Paul served in the United States Army from 1955-1957 as a mechanic and also received the Sharpshooter medal. He was a farmer who loved his John Deere tractor. For his funeral service at St. Paul’s Church (part of All Saints Parish), his family and friends got his tractor running, which led the procession to the cemetery with Paul on the wagon behind it. What a unique tribute to one of our local veterans. The North Dearborn American Legion, Post 452 is hosting its monthly euchre tournaments on July 16, August 20, and September 24. 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. I would love to hear from you! If you have news in the New Alsace area you’d like me to share, please contact me at newalsace@go BEACONnews.com. By Cheryl Taylor Community Correspondent sunman@goBEACONnews.com Sunman has released a draft comprehensive plan that was developed over ten months with the assistance of an engineering firm. The plan outlines several opportunities such as strengthening downtown, updating water infrastructure, capitalizing on sewer expansions, new programming, and State Road 101/Meridian Street enhancements. The town received a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for the development of a comprehensive plan to address the community’s needs. Once adopted by the Town Council and the Ripley County APC, it will be used to guide future growth and development in Sunman. The draft comprehensive plan can be found at plansunman. com. PLEASE review the draft plan and leave any comments or suggested changes by emailing clerk@ townofsunman.org. Not too long ago, Sunman welcomed a new business not realizing the full scope of the blessings it was bringing with it. Elisha Hunley with her three daughters, Hailey, age 18, Sophia, age 9, and Layla, age 13 share the beautiful art of making goodies for the store. When I saw the little Blessing Box all decked out in pink. I went in to talk to Elisha about it. I asked her about the box. She replied “The blessing box is important to me because I have been in ‘those shoes’ of struggling. Either pride would get the better of me and not go to food pantries, or when I would have the moment that I would really need it, there were none open. With the blessing box, it gives flexibility for those in need that don’t want the judgment to come at any time or for ones who just can’t make it to the food pantry, it opens the window to work on their schedule. This also allows people in the community to help (most people want to help just don’t always know how). These small kind gestures can truly change someone’s life. Without the kind gestures of so many during my struggles in life, I would not be where I am today! It truly does take a village.” Elisha also sets up her mobile bakery weekly to benefit local organizations. Don’t forget to send me your summer adventures to sunman@goBEACONnews. com American Legion Post 452 New Alsace Newly remodeled rental facility! Perfect for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Reunions, Holidays Reasonable rates, nice atmosphere Contact Larry @ 812-623-3695 Next euchre party July 16 and Aug. 20 Doors open 12 noon • Games begin at 1 • All are invited Proudly serving our veterans and the community since WWII MOORES HILL By Barbara Wetzler Community Correspondent mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com Congratulations to Jason Hail of Moores Hill, South Dearborn High School Class of 2023. Jason committed to playing soccer for Mount St. Joseph this fall while working toward a degree in business. He will be starting college as an academic sophomore after completing two classes at Ivy Moores Hill Fire held training for cadets, future firefighters. Steve Carter, volunteer firefighter for Moores Hill, is pictured along trainees in the field. Tech this summer. Jason is a certified soccer referee and lifeguard, and he plans on doing both this summer to earn money to put toward college. He is the son of Erik and Julie Gangloff Hail. FREE Junk Pick-Up Before you pay for this service, let us take a look at what you have. Don’t fret - Call Chet! THE BELEW’S BROTHERS 812-744-3257 South Sparta Community Church celebrated its homecoming event with Pastor Tom Holt conducting the service. He joined Rachel Holt in a special musical celebration. This community church was built in 1889. Karen Bolin and sixteen friends attended the Women of Joy spiritual weekend in Pigeon Forge. In addition, Karen celebrated Mother’s Day with her daughter and granddaughters at a pottery place, where they each made a unique keepsake. Summer is here! Need extra money for vacation? 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August 2023 THE BEACON Page 11B VERSAILLES/ RIPLEY CTY By Cheryl Damon- Greiner Community Correspondent versailles@goBEACONnews.com Twice a year, around these parts, several things seem to coincide in early June and September: Rt 62 gets a detour, the weather turns very wet or very hot, strangers show up in local stores and restaurants while regulars disappear for a week, and everyone blames the uptick in RV traffic on “The Shoot.” For the uninitiated, it means the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association is encamped in Versailles near Friendship, Indiana in all its primitive glory. A more fun-loving group of people would be hard to find. The event is more like a semi-annual family reunion for almost 4,000 friends from around the country. There are even international attendees who gather to share their love of history and appreciation for the skills and arts that our ancestors used to survive. The NMLRA provides hands-on classes in building your own muzzle-loading rifle for target competitions. Artisans will make you a pair of custom leather moccasins or personalized silver jewelry. Resident blacksmiths are on hand to repair tools or create iron art, and you can see expert marksmen hit a metal target five hundred yards away on a RISING SUN/ OHIO COUNTY By PG Gentrup Community Correspondent risingsun@goBEACONnews.com Summer is officially here and I am enjoying the warmer weather and looking forward to picking some ripe tomatoes real soon. A big change in my life this month. I turned the “Spirit of 76” on June 12. Where have the years gone? I always joke that somebody has put my life on the “Reader’s Digest Condensed Version.” Somehow there just aren’t twenty-four hours in a day anymore. I enjoyed a visit from Jim Ketrow, who grew up with me in Greendale. He comes to the area once or twice a year and stays with me after he attends his Army Ranger reunions. Grandson Grady Walter discovered the game of golf this year. He and Gage Harris are finding out that it can be fun and frustrating. Rising Sun golfer, Nate Elliott, advanced to the Regional individually with a sudden death playoff hole to break a tie. Granddaughter Carli Walter finished up her freshman year of softball for the SD Knights. She made the EIAC All-Conference team along with “Splash Sister” Ava Cutter. Seniors Kori Cornett and Emma Seaver were also on the all conference team and Cornett was named team MVP. Thanks to the SD coaches, Anna Eggleston, Bill Rose, and Graci Cornett for their excellent leadership. Congratulations to Sydney Halloran, Peyton Merica, and Dylan Martin on being awarded their blankets for earning at least eleven varsity letters in sports at Rising Sun O ur hillside using an antique gun. This is all blended in with lessons in courtesy, safety, and family. The giant flea market that runs simultaneously during the Shoot is a separate event that draws many from the surrounding area. But if you think the two events are the same, you’ll miss a unique experience. You don’t need to take the kids to Williamsburg to see life as it used to be – just plan on visiting the Shoot! The Shop Local-Shop Small motto is very nice. Even nicer is when someone creates an opportunity for small, local vendors to showcase their specialties. That happened in Osgood in early June when the new owner of the once-vacant Freeman building threw a street party, invited food and craft vendors to set up, and invited everyone else to support them. Zack Rios is not only renovating his new/old building but he also produces the HGTV show Good Bones, about renovating almost hopeless homes in Indianapolis. Several cast members were there and they fit right in, mingling with the small-town crowd. Several of the small, local vendors are regulars at area farmers markets, too, so check out the markets close to you for great items made by your neighbors! I like to put a little gravel in my travels and take the back roads to enjoy the scenery. However, when construction zones force me to take the road less traveled, a short trip to the store can take a whole lot longer than planned. Recently, a flagger on the blacktopping crew offered me a shortcut rather than Communities waiting for a lane to open up. He made it sound so easy and quick- “Just pull down that road, take a sharp right until you come to a dead end. Then turn and you’ll see 129 again”. I drove down some narrow, unmarked roads, past fields and woods, and came to a Y with a confusing, official-looking sign that said ‘Delaware, Milan, Versailles, Yield’. Since I was headed to Batesville, I was glad that the map app on my phone was able to find me and get me back on track. It could have been a lot worse – at least I wasn’t that poor young man standing in front of frustrated drivers while breathing the fumes from the hot blacktop! One travel route I wouldn’t mind being lost on is the Southeast Indiana Coffee Trail. The Visitor and Convention Bureaus of Ripley, Dearborn, and other counties devised a genius plan to encourage travel throughout the region while promoting Shop Local/Shop Small. You can pick up a card listing the participating local cafes and coffee shops at your county bureau and take a self-guided tour. These shop owners open their doors with the sole goal SDHS Golf Team 2023 L-R: Adam Strasemeier, Kaden Smith, Gage Harris, Grady Walter, Braden Hurelbrink, and Coach, Gary Louden. Grady Walter and Gage Harris, South Dearborn golf letter winners. Jim Ketrow, Barry Nanz, PG, and Ed Bailey met for lunch. High School. Sydney, Dylan, and Peyton were also named the top male and female athletes. Merica and Halloran received the academic awards. Enjoy the warm weather and take care of yourself and stay healthy. God Bless all of you. 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 MIchelle Meador with Good Bones cast members Austin Aynes and Tad Starsiak. Korean War Veterans Al Bamberger and Bob Karp met for breakfast. George Klopp, 97, WW II Veteran, and Ron Spurlock. My name is Nancy Harris. I’m a retired RN. I have experience in all types of nursing. I love caring for the elderly who need help in their home. I am kind, caring and devoted to anyone I care for. I can give references, please call me at (513) 405-7007, Thank you. Enter across from the post office Food available. Jack Day, Steve Ward, Jake Sipples enjoying a concert on the courthouse square. of making you fall in love with their delicious brews and treats. What could be better than that? When happenings in town draw the participation of the country folks among us, you know you have a good event! And music seems to be that certain something that brings people together. We are so lucky to have free concerts by talented local artists, put on by almost every town in our counties. With the schedules rotating on different days and weeks, you’re sure to find more than one that will get you swaying in your lawn chair. Attending the music shows is another way to show LOCAL support. And to have a great time with friends and family! If you haven’t attended one of these outdoor shows yet, put it on your summer bucket list – you won’t be disappointed. 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