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students. They learned to play golf; tack up their own horse; and took lessons in baton twirling, dancing, and trumpet and piano, to name some of their summertime endeavors. Volunteer work was also part of the summer— working in the State Park, Brown County Fair, and fundraising for Christole, Inc. and Brown County Community Foundation. Crystal and Willow also worked on a study to evaluate the accessibility of Nashville’ s downtown area. All the girls continue this strong family tradition and volunteer in their schools and communities.
Brown County has filled Betsy’ s life with work on multiple boards: Brown County Community Foundation( BCCF); Christole, Inc.; Thrive Alliance; Step Ahead; Purdue Extension; First Steps( Birth to Three) Regional Council; Friends of Brown County State Park; and the Brown County Arts and Cultural Commission. She led strategic planning for the BCCF, Brown County Chamber of Commerce, Christole, Inc., Brown County Literacy Coalition, and the TC Steele Historic Site. The Brown County Partnership, BCCF Emeritus, and Fabulous Fifty were initiated under her tutelage. Fabulous Fifty is a circle of women that share a desire to give back to the community, through a goal of collectively raising more than $ 10,000 annually, and in conjunction with the BCCF, use the jackpot approach to give the funds to a non-profit organization offering service to the community.
Betsy was a major contributor to the original grant for the Access Brown County and the Career Resource Center. She has worked tirelessly for many committees with the emphasis on governance, and has written policies for many organizations.
Brown County has recognized her contributions with many volunteer awards, including the BCCF, Rotary, Purdue Extension, and Peaceful Valley. In 2012 she was the Grand Marshall of the Spring Blossom Parade. It was also that year that she was presented with the Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award, the highest award for women in the state.
Three years ago, Betsy reconnected with Fred Dornheim. They had worked together at Atlantic-Richfield and dated in 1956. They had not communicated with each other since. Betsy indicates this is a miracle and a new adventure.
No doubt, her love and service to Brown County is a legacy that will continue through her granddaughters and others inspired by her commitment. •
26 Our Brown County • Jan./ Feb. 2015