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Page 8B THE BEACON October 2023 O ur Communities DILLSBORO By Lorene Westmeier Community Correspondent Ron Spurlock, Rhonda Stinson, PG Gentrup, Kelsee Lainhart, Glen and Stacey Lainhart, Kaci Lainhart. RISING SUN/ OHIO COUNTY By PG Gentrup Community Correspondent risingsun@goBEACONnews.com School has started, and sports are in full swing. I am very proud of granddaughter, Carli Walter, for making the EIAC All Conference Team for softball and the All Dearborn County Softball Team as a freshman. Take time to watch our local athletes on some really good teams. I had supper one evening with United States Marine, Kelsee Lainhart, her mom and dad Glen and Stacey, sister Kaci, Ron Spurlock, and Rhonda Stinson from the Lawrenceburg Library. This month’s item We presented Kelsee with thirteen American Flags along with a Marine Corps Flag to display at their home to honor the thirteen killed on Aug. 26, 2021. Kelsee was badly wounded in Afghanistan. She is one outstanding MARINE and I pray for her daily. I have heard many compliments about the Huey Helicopter at Lesko Park. I often meet people there to explain what it stands for and why it is there. Veterans tell me how it brings back so many memories. Aug. 29 makes fifty-five years since I returned from Vietnam. It will also be the seventeenth birthday of my grandson, Kaden. Be sure to look out for your friends and neighbors and make sure they are fine. You never know when a small act of kindness will make a difference in their lives. God bless all of you. What Is It? Last month’s item was a lard rendering pot correctly identified by Greg Henderson, formerly of Bright. This month’s item is from the Ewbank homestead in Guilford. The photo depicts that the item can fold and has an interesting latch. Share your story as well as your guess! Please e-mail your answer and where you live to editor@ Last month’s item: a lard goBEACONnews.com by rendering pot Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. sponsored by Cornerstone Realty and Lutz Auctions dillsboro@goBEACONnews.com Dillsboro has received a grant for signage to promote progress. Some items the funds will be used for are Munch-A-Lunch, Small Businesses, Art Projects, and Community Volunteering. Dillsboro Elementary School is excited that they have new playground equipment. They started raising money before the Pandemic and Linda Hurelbrink was president of the PTO. For the past two years Steve Sassaman has been Pres. of the PTO. The new equipment had the cost of $55,000.00. Six local Business Organizations contributed to the expense. To add some fun for the day the Dillsboro principal, Kyle (Thayer) Miller was challenged to kiss a pig. The pig, “Midgie May,” was quite a hit with the children. On Aug. 20 the community was entertained by “ELO Tribute” Band from Louisville, KY, hosted by the Civic Club with MOORES HILL By Barbara Wetzler Community Correspondent mooreshill@goBEACONnews.com As summer comes to a close, the town of Moores Hill sponsored a free movie in Legion Park. Attendees enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn, playing in the park, and seeing a movie. Congratulations to Hanna Reed Futrell and Matthew Joseph Lesko on their engagement and early September wedding. Hanna is a homemaker, and Matt is a carpenter from Moores Hill. Moores Hill First Baptist Church received a grant from the Dearborn Community Foundation that went towards a new roof. The Church was established in 1851 and the building was built in 1866. It has seen a few roof replacements over the years. We are so indebted to our Fire/EMS personnel. Spotlight on Birgit Hawkins for going above and beyond. Birgit is a hometown hero who seems to go the extra mile to serve and Linda Hurelbrink, ‘Much’ Hamilton, Kyle Miller, and Steve Sassaman receive a donation for the new playground. Munch-a-Lunch helpers Thom Maltbie, Cindy Ryan, LeaAnn Maltbie, and Becky Chipman. music on the lawn. Complete with food and beautiful weather. A large crowd attended to hear the wonderful music. Once again we honor two home owners who have remodeled. Adam and Nicole Sparkman have restored the former Dr. McNeely home on Lenover St. And Mike Stehlin gets the credit for a home on North St. We congratulate both of these homeowners for helping the town to look more beautiful. The Munch-A-Lunch program was quite a success. Most of the local churches “Midgie May” is about to get a kiss from Principal Miller. Aiden Rudolf, son of Michael and Corey Rudolf, is having yummy fun on his first birthday. served good food and entertained the children and some family members. Birgit Hawkins Movie in the park brings together four generations for end-of-summer fun. Stephanie Lauber enjoys movie night in Legion Park with son Adam McClanahan, Tabby Browning, grandson Jaxon, and great aunt Barbara Wetzler (not pictured). make a difference. She traveled to the hard-hit New York area during the COVID-19 pandemic and accepted a FEMA deployment to go to Louisiana to aid hurricane victims in 2020. In recent months Birgit has worked to increase access to free and low-cost fresh food by bringing the Healthy Harvest Mobile Food truck to Dearborn County. The mobile grocery service has scheduled stops on a rotating basis throughout the year. Food is free or deeply discounted due to grants. Moores Hill is the only Indiana stop. The truck is at Moores Hill Fire/EMS on the first and third Thursdays from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Everyone is welcome. Derek Stevens wears many hats. His primary role in the community is as a detective at the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office. He was honored as the Policeman of the Year at the 2022 Dillsboro Homecoming Festival. Aside from working in law enforcement, Detective Stevens has served as a volunteer firefighter in Moores Hill since he was 18. Now thirtyone years old, he also works as an EMS first responder. Detective Stevens was recognized as the Hometown Hero at the Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park in May. Wishing a speedy recovery to Karen Bolin and continued healing to Pastor Laura Erickson and Pat Holland. Saturday, September 23rd 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday, September 24th 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Fun For The Entire Family! Dozens of Crafters, Artists & Vendors. Pumpkins, Mums, Food, Farm Animals, Kid’s Activities, Fall Decor & More. Shop Our Biggest Sales Of The Year! 812-537-3800 • CaseysOutdoor.com • 21481 State Line Rd. Lawrenceburg, IN Get it All at www.goBEACONnews.com
October 2023 THE BEACON Page 9B O ur Communities The Loserville Chuggers won the annual New Alsace men’s wooden bat league. Bill Reatherford, Nate Parrott, Andrew Meiners, Troy Wagner, Matthew Graf, Casey Gilmour, Michael Graf, Casey Wagner, Danny Kleckner, Sean Hale, and Ryan Lauer. Not pictured: Gabe Focke, Josh Lewis, Michael Sprague, and Nathan Graf. NEW ALSACE By Laura Keller Community Correspondent newalsace@goBEACONnews.com The 2023 New Alsace men’s wooden bat league was in full swing this year with eight teams competing on Friday nights from May through July. The season concludes with an annual tournament, GREENDALE By Linda Cromer Community Correspondent greendale@goBEACONnews.com “I’ll believe it when I see it.” Waaay too cynical. “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Strikes me as a little passive, a tad too touchy-feely. Opposing idioms, both failing to account for the impulse to act and the power of perspiration. K-thump. K-thump, Kthump. kthumpkthumpkthump... The beat of basketball ricocheting off asphalt has provided the baseline for birdsong in Greendale Park for months. Brooklyn Craig hit the court every day just past dawn, driving herself to excellence through hours of drilling and drilling down, covered with sweat and grace and ever striving for the goals she has set for herself. Reluctant to interrupt her, I still ventured over one day to ask the basics. She lives down the street from the park and will graduate in 2026. She made varsity as a freshman last year. No, she didn’t care if I took her photo while she was working out but lacked the vanity to offer to strike a pose. The Lawrenceburg High School website lists her at 5’4”. Might be a little held at the end of July. While Famous Friends won the overall season, the Loserville Chuggers claimed the title of tournament champions. Congratulations! Each year, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recognizes farms that have twenty or more acres and have been owned and maintained by the same family for more than one hundred years. Doug and Gina Graf, plus their three children, currently reside on the Graf-Lingg homestead, which has been in hyperbole there. I do know she has a huge heart. Kyla Kellems, Memphis Wilson, and Brielle Boyd put the admonishment “see something, say something” to practice a few weeks ago when they espied a lady in apparent distress. The woman drove her car up the walking path between the Greendale pool and outfield fence, careened over the sidewalk and into the street, and then lurched erratically up Lauren Hill Lane. Knowing they couldn’t stop her (one suspects they gave chase for a quick sec) they pedaled full-speed to the only adult in sight so she (that would be me) could notify the police. When asked for a description, they chorused “She’s even older than you” (that would be me). Quite possibly a dire situation. I got right to punching in numbers. You go girls! Pool overseer and amateur pyrotechnician Mike Schwing happily stepped away from his bench swing and popper stash a few weeks ago. Mike lured his fishing buddy Doug Hedrick back into the boat to go and drown a few worms. Leaving the great white to Ahab, they put in at a local lake and filled the live hold of the boat with perfect fillets-to-be that they insisted be part of the photographic record. These generous anglers generally share their largesse, so if you Celebrating lives of the ones you love. State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb, Finley Graf, Gina Graf, Elijah Graf, Doug Graf, Christian Graf, and Indiana Lt Governor Suzanne Crouch pose with Centennial and Sesquicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards. the same family since 1847. Doug purchased the farm in 2007 after his grandfather Edward Graf passed away. Doug, Gina, Elijah, Finley, and Christian Graf family received Centennial and Sesquicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards from Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture at the state fair. The North Dearborn American Legion is hosting Brooklyn Craig were a beneficiary, wipe the grease off your chin. Great to see the mini band back in action. A big shout out to Jay McMullen and his beautiful family as they begin an exciting new venture. Jay left his position with the City of Greendale to follow a long-held desire to develop a green, sustainable business and an opportunity opened up to acquire an existing enterprise as a steppingstone to his ultimate goal. This is a family grounded in love and determined to build a fulfilling life in an environmentally friendly fashion. Looking forward to updates as you move forward. At my house, five fat caterpillars are vigorously chomping their way through its monthly euchre tournament on Sept. 24, Oct. 15, and Nov. 26. 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. Call 812.623.3695 for more information. If you have news in the New Alsace area that you would like me to share, contact me at newalsace@ goBEACONnews.com. Kyla Kellems, Memphis Wilson and Brielle Boyd Mike Schwing and Doug Hedrick a bronze fennel plant. After creating and kicking back in a chrysalis for a couple of weeks, all that hard work will morph and emerge as a stunning swallowtail flutterby. And then the magic of the cycle begins again. Beautiful! Hearts are pounding, sundry body parts are sweating, and smiles are breaking out in Greendale. No room for cynics here. 5.15% APY * 10-month Certificate! Cheers TO A HIGH RATE certificate! 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