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Page 6B THE BEACON September 2023 AURORA By Randy Turner Community Correspondent aurora@goBEACONnews.com Hello Beacon readers, What a great summer despite the smoke from Canada and the rain that is hit-and-miss. We have been very lucky in Aurora with our events. Music and fireworks continued filling our air, even with some unforeseen showers. Normally in a Cemetery, we hear bagpipes and taps for our veterans, but guitars were gracing our ears, in a “Tribute to Lonnie Mack.” He came to our cemetery with very little fanfare, and Board Member David Hizer has always voiced the desire to show some recognition of this great guitar player. When fellow Board Member Patrick Meyer heard this idea, he took off at full speed. Tracking down fellow musicians, friends, and family, planning a great day at River View Cemetery. A crowd gathered on the chapel roadway just above Lonnie’s resting spot. Comments and stories were told by Bob Hudson, Nick Ullrich, Lonnie’s cousin Denny Sizemore, followed by Steve Pratt warming the crowd on his guitar. Steve’s mother is Lonnie’s sister. The highlight was Holly Mack, Lonnie’s daughter, and Sonny Moorman showing up with his “Flying V, Ole #7” guitar, Lonnie’s main love in life. Sonny played and also shared the V with Steve Pratt- it was just a fantastic sound that echoed through the River View Cemetery. Jimmie Thomas arrived with the rain and did not play, but he warmed the crowd having moved up under the chapel roof where the stories, hugs, and laughter continued. Again, THANK YOU Patrick Meyer for this epic day. Angels were also singing on behalf of River View Cemetery at the Hidden Valley Lake Memorial Concert/ Picnic on May 28. Each year the proceeds from this event are donated to an organization in need of financial support. Andy Dipuccio contacted Debbie Fehling of the River View Board to share that River View had been chosen as this year’s beneficiary. Andy had taken the walking tour of the cemetery, conducted by Jim Waldon. He realized it was an area in need of help. In prior years, donations were made to We Care Packages which was founded by Kathy Prarat. This year’s event must have been a huge success as a very generous donation of $4155 was made to River View. The gift could not have come at a better time as the cemetery is being hit by bills for tree removal totaling $11,000, the replacement of two garage roofs at $24,000, and the replacement of a mower for $9,000. The Cemetery Board is very appreciative of the “Angels” from Hidden Valley Lake, and a big THANK YOU to Andy Dipuccio for taking their walking tour! Light Up Aurora Day was another great day, followed by a fantastic fireworks show. Big THANKS to Main Street Aurora and the City for this continued tradition. One of the best fireworks shows- the barge was straight out from Second Street resulting in great views. Another tradition was the reopening of community talks at the Depot. Olivia Bowers had guest Christopher Nelson share his book on ”C.R. Patterson and the Automobile.” Mr. Patterson was one of the first pioneers as a black businessman at the turn of the century. His company made buggies, then cars, followed by school buses. One of his sons was the first black player on The Ohio State football team. The night was very interesting. Thanks, Olivia. Another event that I must brag about, my granddaughters Katie and Molly were in the “Voices of Broadway” production of “The Wizard of Oz.” This fantastic event involved a cast of forty young kids in all phases of the show. Acting, making props, and doing scene changes during the play. Under the direction of Maryne Conner, Susan Herrick, and Marisa Larson three shows were performed. Taci Hughes as Dorothy, and Xander Pittenger as the Aurora Events Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Annual Regional Art & Photography Exhibit Continues through Saturday August 19 Monday Saturday 1 6pm * Sunday 1 4pm 302 Second Street City Wide Yard Sale and Business Sidewalk Sale Thursday – Saturday, August 17 19, 9am 2pm Gabbard Riverfront Park & throughout the city Get Wine(d) and Dine(d) in Downtown Aurora Friday, August 18, 5 9pm Pickup walk card at Main Street Aurora Office, 231 Main Aurora Lions Club Hoxworth Blood Drive Wednesday, August 23, noon 6pm 228 Second Street * 513.451.0910 Aurora Historic District Churches Walking Tour Thursday August 24, 6:30pm Meet at 231 Main Street O ur 403 Walnut St • Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (812) 537-2020 • lawrenceburgeyecenter.com Communities Play Music on the Porch Day Saturday, August 26th 11:00am 7:00pm Downtown Aurora River City Classic Car Club Cruise In Wednesday, September 6, 5:30 8:30pm 200 block of Second St. (Judiciary to Main Sts.) Patriot Day Celebration Aurora Churches Association Saturday, September 9, Noon 2pm Gabbard Riverfront Park Coffee & Business District Architectural Walking Tour Saturday, September 16, 10:00am Reservations Required 812.926.1100 Working to make a difference! Get it All at www.goBEACONnews.com Sonny Moorman, Holly Mack, and her Uncle Leroy Adams. Scarecrow gave outstanding performances. My favorite was Claire Ferraris as the Wicked Witch. I thought I would fall out of my seat over her wicked laugh! My THANKS to all that participated in this show. Your hard work was a joy to experience! I am ready for another. My editor beat me to the punch, as she added a note on Donnie Hastings’ retirement as a Dearborn County dispatcher. After twenty years with him as a Councilman and Mayor, our friendship was kind of like marriage- not all smiles and giggles, as we did not always agree. I have to be nice as he is a distant cousin, and he played football for me in Junior High (inset Randy’s impish grin here.) Donnie started his EMT career in high school. He was in class with my wife Lisa. She was pregnant during their senior year. Donnie would come rub her belly every day, saying, “I am ready to deliver this baby!” He did not get to, but I’m sure he got to do a few deliveries on squad duty. We need to THANK all those who give so much to our community, like Donnie. Your chance will be on Sept. 9, from noon to 2 P.M. at Gabbard Riverfront Park. The Aurora Churches Association is hosting a PATRIOT DAY event to honor all frontline First Responders. EMS, Fire, Police, Street, County 911, Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Department, and Water Rescue. St. Elizabeth workers are asked to attend. We need to show our gratitude to these fine individuals. Be there! In closing, I want to remind everyone that “Back to School’’ sales are going on at Goldsmith’s, Chrisman’s Clothing, Tandy’s Clothing, and Neff’s Shoe store! Do you remember these? MANCHESTER By Lisa West Community Correspondent manchester@goBEACONnews.com Manchester correspondent Lisa West will be back next month. If you have Manchester news to share, please email Lisa at manchester@go BEACONnews.com
September 2023 THE BEACON Page 7B LAWRENCEBURG By Debbie Acasio Community Correspondent lawrenceburg@goBEACONnews.com Let’s talk zucchini. Each year my brother shakes his head as I plant these precious seeds in my garden. He asks “Why do you plant them? They are a dime a dozen in July and August!” He knows I will neglect to pick them until they are the size of small dinosaurs. And let’s not get me started on what a mess my kitchen is after making zucchini bread, zucchini cake, and zucchini carrot muffins! Luckily my cousin found a solution. Her African Sulcata tortoises Pearl and Hendrix love zucchini. So when fortypound, curious Pearl is not escaping to Arch Street Park, she can be found happily munching on my homegrown zucchini in her backyard. Problem solved! (FYI-don’t forget to lock your car or you might just find an extra zucchini discreetly deposited in there.) Did you know that Lawrenceburg was overrun by hippies a few weeks ago? What a fun night seeing young and old rocking to the music of the ‘60s as Woodstock was again celebrated in the Lawrenceburg City Park during Music on The River. Don’t miss the fun every Thursday evening as a new band arrives in town. Congratulations to Susan Herrick, Maryne Conner, and Marisa Larson for their stellar guidance to the young actors and singers who put on the amazing performance of The Wizard of Oz recently. If you have never seen one of the performances by the Voices of Indiana or the MILAN By Sialia Swainson Community Correspondent e milan@goBEACONnews.com Before we turn our thoughts to the start of the new school year, I’d like to congratulate the Milan Robotics program on its success this past spring. Robotics clubs create a system of STEM-focused programs in which teams of students compete against each other, designing and building a robot that will play in a game-based challenge. Through a series of local competitions, two teams from Milan earned the right to compete at Worlds held in Dallas, TX in early May. The elementary team was comprised of Liam Grove, Hunter Hartman, Makenna Hartman, Conor Hileman, Nickalous Kunder, and Kyle Zacharias. The middle school team included Logan Bruns, Jesse Hampton, Kaitlynn Hicks, and Mallory Hunter. Both teams are coached by Brandy Hicks, a STEM teacher at Milan schools. A total of thirty students, the coach, parents, and family members made the trip to Dallas and are grateful to the many sponsors who donated to make the trip a reality. Thanks for representing our community well! Seeing the town in its red, white, and blue finest is always nice. It was decked out when the Milan Lions O ur Voices of Broadway, you are missing out. The lead character, Dorothy, was played by Taci Hughes a senior at South Dearborn High School. Talented Claire Ferraris, a graduate of Lawrenceburg High School, stole the show with her rendition of the wicked witch. Congratulations to Xander Pittenger, Alden Hipsky, and Ryhanna Communities Phil Henschen, with sister Eleanor Reeves of Florida, nephew Mark Linkmeyer of Oregon, and wife Roz Henschen after the wedding of Meghan and Mike Martini. Cutie Lucas Pruitt, son of Jayna Kohorst and Travis Pruitt, cheering on his sister at the girls’ softball game. Elise Bostick daughter of Nani Schwier with the wicked witch Claire Ferraris. Taci Hughes, Ryhanna Salter, Xander Pittenger, and Alden Hipsky in the performance of The Wizard of Oz. Salter for their roles of the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion. Are you missing out on the free zucchini? Try the Farmer’s Market each Saturday in downtown Lawrenceburg! I guarantee you will find one to purchase. From baked goods to jewelry to honey to veggies… they have it all at the market. The Milan Robotics team competed in Dallas, TX. hosted the July 4 parade in town. Lots of entries represented many of the great organizations in the area. The crowd is always delighted by the Shriners’ antics on their funny bikes. After the parade, a chicken dinner was served at the MVFD. Of course later that night a SPECTACULAR fireworks show at the park at dusk. All who contributed to a great holiday are to be commended for their hard work and dedication. Ripley Crossing will hold its 9th annual Classic Car Cruise-In on Sept. 16. It’s a day of fun with vintage vehicles, live music, local crafts, chicken dinners, and raffles. If you are interested in showing off your car or truck, you can register on the day of the event. Vendors interested in participating can call 812- 654-2231 for more information. Proceeds go toward Alzheimer’s research. Hard to believe that school will be back in session in a few short weeks. Remember to watch out for buses on the roads and to slow down when driving through school zones. If you have news to share please contact me at milan@goBEACON news.com Howard Excavating, Inc. Ryan Howard 812-584-4923 / 812-532-0864 indianahowards@comcast.net Locally Owned & Operated Since 2005 Commercial - Residential – Industrial Utility Line Installation & Repairs (storm, water, sewer) Dearborn County Registered Septic Installer Excavation & Grading Trucking & Hauling Land Clearing (tree and brush removal) Concrete Flatwork Demolition www.goBEACONnews.com Great news for great people! Nora Fehr, daughter of Holly Fehr with the singer from Magic Bus, a Woodstock band. Escapee Tortoise Pearl at Arch Street Park being guarded by Layne Chase of Greendale and Tate, Alaina, and Tucker of Lawrenceburg until the owner was able to chase Pearl back home. Casey Rayls of Rising Sun in hippy garb at Music on the River. Kris Hicks and John Smart at the Magic bus merchandise booth. 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