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Page 10A THE BEACON November 2023 5 2 9 2 7 1 8 4 9 5 7 4 6 3 8 3 8 4 7 5 9 6 6 9 2 6 7 4 5 1 4 9 8 Sudoku Sudoku is a logical puzzle game that may seem difficult at first glance, but actually it is not as hard as it looks! Fill a number in to every cell in the grid, using the numbers 1 to 9. You can only use each number once in each row, each column, and in each of the 3×3 boxes. The solution can be found on our website www.goBEACONnews.com/print_edition. Click on the link for Print Edition / Sudoku and view the solution for this month and last. Good luck and have fun! want more? DEARBORN COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER'S C stume Swap Bring a costume, take a costume. Costumes must be in clean, wearable condition. Exchanging costumes is preferred, however, donations are also accepted. OPEN OCTOBER 2-30 MON • WED • FRI : 1:00-6:00 PM The number of guests and shopping times will be limited again this year. Please visit our website for more information. advertise with The BEACON in PRINT and ONLINE. The BEACON reflects editorial excellence as the respected resource for our community. visit goBEACONnews.com DearbornCountyRecycles.com 10700 Prospect Ln. | Aurora, IN 47001 | 812-926-9963 By Merrill Hutchinson “Hey Dad, do you care if I get my nose pierced?” “How about those $200 gym shoes?” “What do you think about spending $1000 on prom?” If you have a teenager, you may have heard similar statements. I remember when I was a young teenager and trying to convince my parents that they should let me grow my hair over my ears. Trust me, that was no easy task! Since the beginning of time, teens have been pushing back on their parents. They often think the rules are stupid or unfair. They refer to things as old-fashioned or from the Dark Ages. To them, anything that appears to be contrary to the latest style is not something they can be associated with. So, what is a parent to do? If you’ve come to me for parent-coaching you may have heard me ask the following question. “What’s the difference between a two-year-old and a teenager? Answer: About three and a half feet. The point is that we often refer to the two-yearolds as being in their “terrible twos”. Why are they terrible? They are beginning to see themselves as something unique and separate from the rest of the world. They are beginning to interact with the world and they begin to understand how they can manipulate the world to satisfy certain fleshly desires. In other words, they begin to act selfishly. At the same time, that’s exactly what our teenagers are experiencing. The only difference is their bigger body and their greater By Tammy Turner I hear the question all the time: “How can you work at PAWS? Doesn’t it break your heart?” I can honestly say that after thirteen years, it is the best and most rewarding job I have ever had. Yes, my heart has been broken so many times I lost count, but then another one comes in and gives you that look as if to say, “Can you help me too?” You wipe the tears away, give them a tight hug, and say, “Yes, I will do whatever it takes!” I always say it is like a Is Your Teen Paying the Price? desire to manipulate more things to get what their flesh desires. Things like a driver’s license, cars, clothing, dates, phones, money, and friends are just the tip of the iceberg. As a parent, it does us little good to get upset at our teens for having these desires. They are natural and part of growing up. However, this does not open the door wide for them to get whatever they want. From a parenting perspective, this period presents one of the most powerful teaching opportunities we will ever have with our children. There are many things we want to impart on our children, but one of the most important is for them to understand how to best survive and thrive in this world. To do this, we must teach them how to interact well with others. Social skills are a necessary part of our lives. To develop social skills we must be able to do something that the narcissist has trouble doing; practicing empathy. In other words, teaching them to understand another person’s perspective. Here’s where the style discussions come in. Maybe a particular hairstyle, piercing, or clothing is not something you want to fight about. But, maybe it is an excellent time to teach your teen something even greater. Before you say yes to their request, I encourage you to help them see how others will experience or be impacted by their request. Does the impact on others matter? It depends on how much you care about others relative to yourself. If From A Dog’s Point of View puzzle. You get close to every animal, and you make each one a promise that you will do your very best to find the perfect fit with the right family. These animals did not ask for any of this. They wonder why their family moved away and didn’t take them with them, or why their family never paid any attention to them. Yes, we all cry when they have to sit and watch their person walk out the door without them. I wonder, why someone would adopt a dog if they are GREENDALE SERVICE CENTER IS NOW OPEN TO SERVE YOU! Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 8am – 12pm Drive-thru only Sunday: Closed 317 Ridge Avenue Stop in the Service Center for a FREE stadium blanket! Scan to Learn More About Who We Are! 800.865.2612 I hoosierhills.com The BEACON - Great News for Great People. your fifteen-year-old gets a particular hairstyle that makes others, especially family, uncomfortable, then isn’t it at least worth the discussion? The point is simple. Your teen desires to be their own person. Yet, they likely do not realize that none of us is entirely our own person. We all rely on each other to some degree. My actions impact others as well as their actions impact me. Who’s paying for the $200 pair of shoes? How much time is given up to pursue your child’s desires? Who else will be impacted by the selfish desire of one? By challenging our teens to look at the deeper impact their desires may have they can begin to get a better picture of how empathy works. The sooner they learn that the world does not revolve around them, the faster they will get to the important things that truly bring value to their life such as; serving others, delayed gratification, selfdiscipline, and contributing to a team, group, or organization that is bigger than yourself. These are things that help give us lasting value and purpose in our lives. In closing, I encourage parents not to apologize to their teens for teaching them lessons in empathy. This perspective will serve them well in life and someday your teen will thank you. So, the next time your teenager asks you for a $200 pair of shoes, feel free to tell them yes, as long as they are going to pay for them. Your teen will be one step closer to understanding exactly how their request impacts others. just going to tie it up outside. Why they wouldn’t take it to the vet when it was in pain and why would they just let it go, and never look back? But that is not what you focus on. You focus on the animal and see what it needs and what we can do to help. Sometimes it can be as easy as applying flea and tick treatment. Sometimes it is just giving them proper nutrition. And sometimes it can be as easy as just making a new friend. Then there are the ones that are not so easy. The ones that are so scared they sit in the corner and just shake. Or those that are so skinny they couldn’t eat their food because their teeth hurt so bad that they weren’t able to pick it up. The list could go on and on. But the answer as to why it is my best job ever… the outcomes. The look on a dog’s face when they see a perfect family. The look on the face of the family when they find the perfect dog. The kitten that found a good lap to curl up in and go to sleep. Or after a dental exam, watching them enjoy a good meal without seeing pain on their faces. The joy of seeing them receive a new bed to sleep on or a new toy to play with. The bounce in their step when a volunteer comes in to take them on a long walk, or just the pure joy on their face when you give them a hug and kiss and tell them you love them. Knowing that you helped someone in need, that you found that perfect family, or just knowing that you cared enough, makes it all worth it. Tammy Are you interested in learning more about PAWS and all that they do for our furry community members? Visit PAWS at https://pawsofdearborncounty.org/ or 200 Charles A Liddle Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
November 2023 THE BEACON Page 11A FROM H ere By Ollie Roehm So my wife Mary asked me what my next column was going to be about. I said, “Things that irritate me.” She said, “Well, that’ll be an easy one.” I think she was trying to tell me that I am an old curmudgeon. OK, she WAS telling me I’m an old curmudgeon. But am I really an old curmudgeon? Maybe so, maybe not. Allow me to make my case dammit. Here they are, some of the things that irritate me: 1. For many years Harrison has had a traffic problem. I’m not talking about the increase in the number of vehicles because of the incredible increase in the number of residents. Although I could. The problem I’m talking about is created by a bunch of chowderheads who think of themselves as good samaritans. The chowderheads like to stop traffic and let drivers pull out of fast-food joints, banks and the like. It makes them feel better about themselves. It makes me have to slam on my brakes so I don’t rear-end them. The chowderheads are very concerned that the person they are letting out may have to wait 10-12 seconds to be on their way. So they stop the flow of traffic and wave the person out. Their chest swells with pride and they feel so wonderful about the way they have helped their fellow man have a happy day. They apparently don’t care about stopping the person(s) behind them and whether or not they have a happy day. That’s why I call them chowderheads. Plus, I like the way it sounds. I could write a lot more about dumb drivers, unnecessary traffic snarls, and other driving-related issues but I’d better stop. I can feel my blood pressure starting to rise… 2. I was watching a Reds game the other night. The score was 0-0 in the sixth inning. Our home team had a man on third and no outs, a perfect situation for a bunt and the lead. The hitter looked at the first pitch for a strike. He popped up the second pitch for the first out. With one out there was still a chance for a bunt and maybe the lead. Nope, the next batter struck out swinging. The last batter lifted a lazy fly ball to left field for the final out. Bunting was not even on manager David Bell’s radar. The bunt, an effective and fairly easy way to score an important run, has become a lost art. I chalk it up to laziness. Very few players practice and refine it, therefore most can’t do it. And that irritates me. 3. Mary and I have been eating Aunt Millie’s 40-calorie whole-grain bread for years. It tastes pretty good and is only 40 calories per slice. But lately, there has been a problem. The stuff is often filled with holes as big as dimes, nickels, and sometimes quarters. If you put a condiment on your sandwich, it squirts through the holes onto your fingers and your face. Apparently Aunt Millie’s quality control has some holes in it too. And that irritates me. 4. Mary does 99.9 percent of our shopping because I would rather take a beating than shop for anything. And I’d rather face a firing squad than go to the grocery store. She spent about a month in Minnesota this summer and I had to go “shopping” a few times. The “shopping” consisted of me going into Remke and getting out of Remke in world record time. I’m quite proud of that. 5. Wow, I guess Mary was on to something. This has been an easy one to write. I made a list of irritating things and I’m only halfway through it. But I’ve already written enough for this month’s column. I feel so much better now that I have gotten a few things off my chest. It’s like I want to give all the people in the world a great big fat hug. Yeah, right. Teaming Up for Electronics Collection and Shred Event By Stefanie Hoffmeier Did you know that electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the fastest-growing parts of the waste stream? As we replace obsolete and broken products with newer models, the stockpile of used electronics and cords grows. Have you ever thought about how many electronic items you have in your house? Besides televisions and computers, think of all the household items, appliances, tools, and toys that have electronic components or rechargeable batteries. Don’t let them pile up in the basement or the garage — recycle them! Ross & Squibb, the City of Greendale, and The Dearborn County Recycling Center are teaming up to offer an electronics recycling and shredding event in honor of America Recycles Day. Employees of Ross & Squibb and all Dearborn County residents are welcome to participate. The event will be held on Saturday, November 18, at the Ross & Squibb employee parking lot located at 652 Shipping St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. This event is a great way for Dearborn County residents to bring old electronics to be recycled. Besides electronic recycling, a shred truck will be on-site to shred old files. Some examples of electronics that can be recycled include computers and accessories (keyboard, mouse, and cameras), printers, monitors, smartphones, microwaves, televisions, radios, small appliances, and electronic toys. Most electronic waste contains hazardous materials like hexavalent chromium, lead, cadmium, mercury, and chemical flame retardants that can be released into the environment through incinerator ash or landfill leachate. Rechargeable batteries from electronics, toys, and tools can pose dangerous fire risks when placed in regular trash. They are often the cause of truck fires for waste haulers. Not everything inside electronics is harmful. Electronics also contain valuable materials such as steel, glass, and plastic, as well as precious metals like copper, gold, tin, silicon, and aluminum that can be used in the manufacturing of new products. For example, steel from inside electronics can be sent to a steel mill to be recycled and then formed into rolls or beams for use in manufacturing. The plastic cases from computer monitors or printers are ground into small pieces to be utilized in the manufacturing of new plastic products. Anything with a rechargeable battery, or that plugs in is considered an electronic device and should be recycled. Besides the actual device, cords, toner/ink cartridges, and batteries will also be accepted. There will be a $15 fee for each television as well as a $10 fee for any small appliance containing freon. Large appliances and other recyclables will not be accepted at this event. A complete list of acceptable items can be found at DearbornCountyRecycles.com. Besides old electronics, residents can also bring old documents to be shredded. Documents should be loose and placed in paper bags or cardboard boxes. Binders, metal objects, fabrics/textiles, backup tapes, CDs, and plastic bags cannot be shredded. Old hard drives and PC boards can be recycled with the electronics recycling, but not shredded with paper files. Examples of items that should be shredded include old bank statements, tax forms, utility statements, medical records, or any other documents with personal information or account numbers. If you have any questions about whether an item should be recycled or shredded at the event, please call the Dearborn County Recycling Center at 812-926-9963. Your Veteran Benefits- Visit the Library By Jake Moore and Denise Freitag-Burdette Do you need help understanding your Veteran benefits or know someone who does? The North Dearborn Branch Library is hosting an event that will help! Dearborn County Veterans Services Officer Dave Currence will present the program Know Your Veteran Benefits on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6 P.M. The presentation will be held at the North Dearborn Branch, 25969 Dole Road, West Harrison. Mr. Currence will give a brief overview of the Veterans Services Office and how they assist veterans and their family members with applying for benefits. Some topics covered will include VA healthcare, VA disability claims, burial benefits, and transportation to the VA medical center in Cincinnati. “These presentations have been very successful in informing our Dearborn County Veterans about benefits available to them and providing the assistance necessary to submit the documentation to secure their benefits since we began this program two years ago,” shared Mr. Currence. Details are still being ironed out, but additional information will be released soon. Stop by the library, check the events calendar on our website www.lpld. lib.in.us. Keep an eye out for the November newsletter, or follow the Lawrenceburg Public Library District on social media for more information. Registration is requested, but not required. Jake Moore is the Lawrenceburg Public Library Director. Denise Freitag- Burdette holds the position of Communications Manager for the district. OPEN AN ACCOUNT ONLINE Any time, day or night. It’s banking at your fingertips from the comfort of your home or on the go. fcnbank.com Get it All at www.goBEACONnews.com
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