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Page 4B THE BEACON September 2023 BATESVILLE By Sue Siefert Community Correspondent batesville@goBEACONnews.com This month I deviated from my regular news-sharing column to address a community concern. While I do not claim to have an answer to the concern, that doesn’t stop my rambling mind from sharing random thoughts. I hope you share my sense of humor … I was shopping at our big box grocer when I overheard someone comment, “Why did they move everything around? How are we supposed to find what we need?” I’ve heard similar comments since the store’s renovation began, but on this occasion – the comment caused a flashback to a time when I was with my Grandma Prickel and the “Huckster” stopped at her farm. Grandma had a short grocery list because she and Grandpa had a plentiful garden and raised dairy cows, hogs, and chickens … she just needed sugar, flour, coffee, and an occasional can of peas. Grandma gave the Huckster her list along with a basket of eggs which he counted, determined their worth, and deducted that amount from the bill. He gathered the items, placed them in the egg basket, and chatted about the latest gossip while Grandma paid the balance due and the Huckster was off to the next farm. O ur It was a simpler time of excellent customer service and fairly reliable “news sharing” … but I never understood why Grandma bought the peas because – they were awful! I guess the peas in her garden hadn’t produced – so she bought some of the Mission brand canned peas … which were almost the size of marbles. Who knows why I still recall the brand over fifty years later! Our Mama bought “Freshlike” canned peas which were tolerable, although I question the validity of using the term “fresh” when describing anything in a can. In the 70s Mama switched to frozen peas when layered salads were the rage … oh what a delicacy! But I digress. I share my pea flashback to remind us that when times were simpler, pea selection was limited to the Mission brand. Today we have fresh peas, pea pods, spring peas, frozen peas, dried peas, blackeyed peas, and yes … canned peas all of which can be found on shelves, in the produce section, and in the freezer, yet we still complain because we must “find them”. While peas are not among the most requested veggies, I recall a song written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that sums it up: “All we are saying --- is give peas a chance!” So, when you are shopping … take the time to “find the peas” … being blessed with an abundance of variety comes at a cost! For those of you who pay to use a personal shopper … you’re missing the thrill of the hunt! That’s Sue’s news for now! Communities LOGAN By Susan Carson Community Correspondent logan@goBEACONnews.com One of the most wonderful people I have ever known. How can you say enough about someone who lived 101 years? I’m at a loss for words. But here goes: On July 4th, we said goodbye to a most wonderful lady and a pillar of our community, Thelma Jean (nee White) Stutz. For most of us in Logan, she was known as the School Secretary, but she was so much more. Thelma was born June 1, 1922, to Edna (nee Hines) and Lester White. They lived in a house on White’s Hill Road (named after her family) a mile or so north of the Logan corner. Thelma was the oldest of three, having a sister Elsie Donawerth and a brother Ernest White. Thelma told the story of riding her pony Trixie up the hill to where she could catch the school bus. Only after putting the pony in a nearby barn, feeding and watering it, was she able to board the bus. She was a 1939 graduate of Bright High School. Thelma married Vernon Albert Stutz on Dec. 30, 1942. They were blessed with three children, Dennis, Barbara, and Donald. While Vernon was in the Army, she traveled with him around the country to the Army bases where he was stationed. During their lifetime together, they lived in three houses. ALL on North Dearborn Road. The first was the farthest away from the Logan corner. They ran a General Store there and lived upstairs. The store was one of the first places to have a black & white TV. People would come into the store just to look at the TV. Then they moved to a house at the four-way stop and finally in 1953, they bought land in Logan from the family and built the red brick house that sits between the church and her parents’ house. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Thelma and Vernon put in a lot of miles driving us kids to ball games, band practices, and performances (including the Indy 500), Youth group meetings, and church camp, just to mention a few. Vernon ran the time clock at all our home basketball games and was a line official measuring the downs on the chain crew at football games for years. He was inducted into the North Dearborn Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. Thelma Jean was the first Secretary at North Dearborn High School (1959-1973). She pretty much ran the place. She was everybody’s secretary! From making copies of things, typing correspondences, answering the phone, collecting money for different groups and activities, and doing the financial books...she did it all. If you went up to her desk in the Office, you would always be greeted with a smile and a “Well kid, how ya doin’?” She was always so nice to people and made time to talk with you. According to Jim Helms, a life-long friend of the Stutz’s, local historian, entertainer, and educator, she Thelma and Vernon Stutz probably ended up taking paperwork home with her, just to get it done. When East Central opened in the Fall of 1973, Thelma made the transition there. In 1983, Jim Helms accepted the offer to become the Principal at East Central High School and Thelma became the Secretary to the Principal. She retired in 1985 from school service. Thelma was also very active at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church (previously Logan UMC), where she was a member. She helped start the Old Friends and Bright Beginnings Senior Luncheons with Lois Gellert. She was also a Notary Public and in 1971 was selected as one of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Women of the Year. This year, as her 101st birthday approached, she had two goals she wanted to reach: 1. Make it to her 101st birthday (June 1) and 2. Make it to her Bright High School class Reunion (June 3) In a conversation I had with Denny Stutz on Sunday morning July 2, we were talking about “Now that she has passed those two events, what was next?” On the morning of the Fourth of July, we found out... Denny said, “ She always wanted to go out with a BANG!” DOG DAYS OF SUMMER BRINGS TIME TO READ IT’S NOT HOARDING, IF IT’S BOOKS 101 N Walnut, Batesville, IN | 812 934 5800 Hours: Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Fri 11-5 Sat 11-2 by chance, please call Over 250,000 used books on hand for trade or ½ Price Used books are now accepted in limited quantities Your Local Independent Booksellers since 1980 Chris & Ken Fairchild The funeral procession included one hundred fourteen vehicles and spanned for miles. DOVER By Rhonda Trabel Community Correspondent Tom Klump’s beloved personal truck carried him from Dover to St. Paul Church. dover@goBEACONnews.com We recently saw another performance by the ECHS Drama Club. Beauty and the Beast was playing with over one hundred twenty cast members participating. I don’t know how they do it, but the performance was awesome yet again. The show was directed by Kari Zengerling, and the music was directed by Donna Tanner and Megan Brooks. Assistant directors were Dustin Miller and Erin McKinney. Great performance by all! Condolences to the family of Tom Klump of New Alsace who passed away unexpectedly on July 4. He was honored with a huge parade of semitrailer trucks and construction equipment from Andres- Wuestefeld Funeral Home in Dover to St. Paul Church in New Alsace. I was told that one hundred fourteen trucks participated. The procession lasted about thirty minutes. What a wonderful tribute to Tom and his family. Along with being a friendly person, he was also a hard worker and a good businessman. He impressed a lot of people throughout his lifetime. He will be deeply missed not only by his wife Kathy but also by his children, grandchildren, many other relatives, and friends throughout the Belle was played by Sami Clark. Playing the frog jump game is my granddaughter Rowen Trabel. community. One more really amazing thing was when the parade started in Dover there was a very loud clap of thunder which many people said was him going out with a bang and I really think he did! Rest In Peace, Tom. The Summer Festivals have started, and one of the first was here in Dover at St John’s Campus, part of All Saints Parish. Plenty of food, games, and entertainment were held on both days. The chicken was phenomenal as always! By the time you will be Get it All at www.goBEACONnews.com The Beast played by Alden Hipsky. Diana Middendorf of All Saints Parish at the Summer festival at St. John’s campus. reading this, the kids will be back in school and fall will be just around the corner. Enjoy this time before it slips away from you and the fun of winter is upon us. If you have any Dover news you would like to share, please email me at dover @ goBEACONnews.com.
September 2023 THE BEACON Page 5B SUNMAN By Cheryl Taylor Community Correspondent sunman@goBEACONnews.com The Town of Sunman has been awarded a $500,000 READI grant, funded by the State of Indiana, for improvements in sewer infrastructure. These grants were very competitive and we are so grateful to have been named in this round. Funded projects focused on talent and economic growth across six counties in Southeast Indiana. Town staff relied heavily on the support of the Ripley County Economic Development and Southeast Indiana Regional Planning Commission throughout the process. The Ripley County Election Division has picked a date for the upcoming Town Convention of Sunman. The convention will be held at the Sunman American Legion on Aug. 12 at 10:00 A.M. Yes, it’s on a Saturday morning! The event is being held to determine the three Sunman Town Council members and Sunman Clerk-Treasurer. The convention is necessary because no candidates from the Democratic party came forward on the ballot. Nancy OLDENBURG By Sue Siefert Community Correspondent oldenburg@goBEACONnews.com Sister Jubilees A mass of celebration was offered in July for eight Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters who marked a significant milestone in their religious life. Just as a married couple would celebrate an anniversary, Sisters in religious life celebrate their jubilee anniversaries of consecrated membership in their Community. Religious take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, and their jubilee is an occasion for celebrating God’s faithfulness in helping them live these vows. Jubilarians included: 80 Years – Sister Patty Campbell; 75 Years – Sisters Marie Cecile DiTullio and Jean Michael Sauntry; 60 Years – Sisters Jan Kroeger, Elaine Merkel, Diane Mersch, and Jackie McCracken, and celebrating 40 Years – Sister Marge Wissman. Those wishing to send a congratulatory note to any of the Sisters may mail it addressed to the Sister’s name at PO Box 100, Oldenburg, IN 47036. Congratulations, good and faithful servants! Oldenburg’s Summer Bash Thanks to the dedicated efforts of brothers Dan and Steve Kerker and their team of volunteers, hundreds of visitors lined the village streets to enjoy the first “Summer Bash Parade” in June. The event was filled with food, fun, and friends in the ’Burg complete with the Eagle Fire Company’s fried chicken and live entertainment. Here’s a toast to making this an annual Village Bash! Thousands gather for Freudenfest! The ’Burg’s German festival of fun drew thousands from foreign countries and O ur most midwestern states as the Village People opened their arms to welcome one and all to “German with Us!” Friday’s humidity nor Saturday’s intermittent showers dampened festers’ spirits as the fun and entertainment filled the air and German beverages filled steins. Lederhosen and dirndls were the day’s fashion as young and old celebrated at Indiana’s “biggest little German festival!” Event coordinator Mike Wilhelm reported record souvenir sales and long lines as festers sought their favorite German food and beverages. The Village Store staff created a new “Freudenfest Sausage” while additional food booths and trucks offered a vast assortment of German and American favs. On a personal note … remember those Sauerkraut Balls that I helped to roll and wrote about in a previous column? Well, I made sure to arrive before they sold out, and believe me, they were the bomb! I dipped mine in Mike Moeller’s sweet and spicy Communities Gary Norman (Ripley Co Economic Development), Mary Mc- Carty (SIRPC), Carol Eckstein (Sunman Town Board), Cheryl Taylor (Sunman Clerk-Treasurer), Perry Cassidy (Sunman Utilities). Dobson and Cheryl Taylor are on the ballot for Clerk- Treasurer. Carol Eckstein, Donald Foley, Dave Laine, and Randall Zins are the four candidates competing for three Town Council seats. Participating voters must be at the Sunman American Legion by 10:00 a.m. to place their vote on August 12. Anyone with questions should contact the Ripley County Election Division at 912-689-4783. Big dreams are slowly becoming a reality for lots of families who love to spend their time outdoors and specifically in the park. The Sunman Community Park Board concentrated over the last few years on trying to make the park safer, more inclusive, and more modern. The old railroad ties and pea gravel were replaced with over six inches of rubber mulch and a new fun-timber Lederhosen and beer combined for great storytelling. Summer Bash planners Dan and Steve Kerker. Sunman Community Park Playground border. A new swing set was installed with six swings, two of them for toddlers. A new sidewalk was installed along with a wheel-chair ramp for a safer step-less entry. Two new benches were installed with four more on their way. All three pavilion concrete slabs were repaired and the drainage issues were tiled and resolved. Free Wifi too! What would you like to see in the park next? I would like to pass along your suggestions. Email me at sunman@ goBEACONnews.com One of over 100 entries in the Summer Bash Parade. mustard … heaven on earth – but then again, they don’t call it the Holy City for nothing! Prost– to all the dedicated volunteers who bring the fest to life! Das ist alles von der ’Burg! BRATER - WINTER FUNERAL HOMES Driving in the parade was Rick Graver, Debbie’s hubby; Debbie in the wagon, son, Kyle walking behind the adorable granddaughter (miniature farmer) in charge. DILLSBORO By Lorene Westmeier Community Correspondent dillsboro@goBEACONnews.com We are happy to announce the Town Of Dillsboro has a new police officer. When Kevin Turner went from the town officer to being Town Manager, Dillsboro town needed to hire someone to fill his position. Ashley Brown was hired to be the new police officer. Ashley was in the US Military and served one term in Iraq and two terms in Afghanistan. She moved from Cincinnati to Brookville and worked as Dispatch Clerk for Franklin County. She then went to Lawrenceburg Dispatch and was a Resource Officer for Lawrenceburg School System as well. Officer Brown now works for the town of Dillsboro and enjoys it. We wish her well and welcome her to our police department along with Josh Cady. Congratulations to Jay and Melissa Walston, the Senior King and Queen of the Festival. Huxton Higgins and his frog Morio were crowned champion of the 2023 Frog Jumping Contest. The best-dressed frog belongs to Francine Wismonn. Charlie Caldwell was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year, and Bruce Murray was Grand Marshall of the Parade, Firefighter of the Year was Captain Kevin Turner. Police Officer of the Year was Detective Gena Allen from Dearborn County. Junior King and Queen were Cael McKeever and Karleigh Oles, and Prince and Princess were Hunter Oak and Kora Kitchell. A 1944 John Deere tractor was sighted in the recent Dillsboro Homecoming Parade. The owner is Debbie Stevens Graver, and it was entered in honor of her late father, Earl II Pete II Stevens, a Officer Brown enjoyed our Homecoming Festival and is pictured above with one of the “Friskey Frogs.” lifelong resident of Dillsboro, Pete purchased the John Deere in 1950 (before his daughter Debbie was even born). In the following years, Pete and the tractor could be found working in tobacco fields owned by the Stevens brothers. When Debbie was able to reach the pedals, she was spotted driving the John Deere, or riding the tobacco setter positioning fledgling plants in the soil. These activities halted in her teens, as her social schedule filled with non-related events. In the many years that have since passed, the tractor was still being used. However, approximately fifteen to twenty years ago, the tractor was garaged and put into “retirement status”. Ownership passed to daughter Debbie upon her father’s death in 2017. In the past year, 1944 has been located in Lima, OH, being fully restored in the vibrant green/ yellow John Deere colors. And, now it is “Back Home Again in Indiana. Driving in the parade was Rick Graver, Debbie’s hubby; Debbie; accompanied by their son, Kyle, and his family. Music on the Porch- Sept. 8, 6-8 P.M. Open “Call to Artists” Exhibition- Oct. 7-Nov. 25 A reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 13, 6-8 P.M. SHOP LOCAL and tell our advertisers you saw them in The BEACON!
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