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Page 4B THE BEACON November 2018

BATESVILLE

By Sue Siefert

Community Correspondent

batesville @ goBEACONnews . com

As autumn arrives , thoughts drift to holiday shopping , and the Beta Sigma Phi Theta Nu Sorority invites you to launch your gift buying at their 46th annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov . 4 from 10-3 at the Batesville Primary School ! Everything from seasonal décor to gifts and cookies are offered by over 100 vendors . ( See ad on pg . 5B )

Looking for a tempting turkey dinner ? Come to the Batesville United Methodist Church ’ s 55th annual Turkey Dinner on Nov . 10 . Dinners will be served carry-out style with limited seating . The aroma of roast turkey and dressing will bring back Thanksgiving memories and will have your mouth watering ! ( See ad on pg . 10B )

There ’ s a Hero Among Us ! The Hero of Character Award is given by the Character Council which serves Greater

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St . Louis School Principal , Chad Moeller , with John Meer .

Cincinnati , Northern Kentucky , and Southeast Indiana . It is awarded to adults and students in communities who exemplify the greatest character in their everyday lives . Criteria for the award is going above and beyond their position in the community , giving back to the community , having overcome adversity in reaching goals , shown long-term dedication to the community , and evidence of the demonstration of high character . Each year the Council chooses ten recipients from the tri-state which includes thousands of potential candidates . The Character Council has chosen St . Louis School eighth-grader , John Meer , as a 2018 Hero of Character , and noted that John regularly volunteers to read books to first-grade students and tutors

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them in math . Last year John created and presented a lesson to the 1st graders on tools and their use . Each day John can be found helping staff members in any number of ways including fixing bookshelves , unpacking supplies , helping the principal prepare for a meeting , and more .

The Character Council added : “ These Heroes are just that – Heroes in our communities , which we lift up in recognition of their achievement of living good character every day , and modeling it for the rest of us . Despite the burdens life hands John , he approaches each day with the mentality that he can make the world a better place . His nomination showed trustworthiness and dependability ; responsibility ; the generosity of time , talent , and spirit ; humility ; and a willingness to help others that is truly inspiring .”

Award winners will be recognized at the “ Hero of Character ” Celebration Dinner on Oct . 25 .

On a personal note , I ’ ve been fortunate to know John ’ s parents , Meer grandparents , and even his Meer greatgrandparents . As my grandparents would say , “ he ’ s from a long line of good people ,” --- and he has made us all proud ! Congratulations John !

That ’ s Sue ’ s news for now !

Su GREENDALE

By Gloria Carter

Community Correspondent

greendale @ goBEACONnews . com

Fall is creeping up on us with the days becoming shorter and the leaves already starting to fall off of the trees . Halloween decorations are appearing throughout Greendale , and fall colors should be at their peak soon .

I had my grandson , Korben Carter , over the weekend . We decided to check out the remodeled Greendale playground by the pool . Over the summer the playground had a makeover . A walking path was created around the play equipment and some new play equipment installed . Korben enjoyed running around the playground ’ s new path .

I recently attended Greendale ’ s public input meeting at the Greendale Cabin .

The workshop was entitled , “ What ’ s your Vision for Greendale ?” Discussions ranged from new housing , restaurants coming into the area , walking paths , a community center , and the use of the cabin . The main concern voiced by the residents was keeping the city safe and clean . Look for information on the next meeting which should be after the first of the year and plan to attend . Our voice is very important .

Many of you know Donna ( Miller ) Metzler . I ran into her in my office building . She worked with me at Dee ’ s Delights , off of Stateline Road , for several years . In case you don ’ t know about Dee ’ s Delights , I am going to let you wonder . Donna wanted to let everyone know she is now living in Bright .

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister Kathi Rowland who will be 70 on Nov . 19 . I also have a birthday wish to my friend Mary Keith who will be celebrating her birthday on Nov . 20 .

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DOVER

By Ray Johnson

Community Correspondent

dover @ goBEACONnews . com

Dover correspondent Ray Johnson will be back next month with all of the exciting things happening in Dover . Send news to dover @ goBEA- CONnews . com

Delts Craft Show

November 10 , 2018 9 am to 3 pm

Brookville Elementary School

Brookville , Indiana Food , Fun , and Prizes

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Dillsboro Police Officer Josh Cady enjoyed the Patriot ’ s Lunch at MES on 9 / 11 with his son Luke and SD Officer Ryan Brandt

MANCHESTER

By Lisa West

Community Correspondent

manchester @ goBEACONnews . com

Manchester has not forgotten ! Manchester Elementary remembered and honored those who serve us , by celebrating Patriot ’ s Day and hosting first responders at a lunch social on Sept . 11 . The school ’ s Student Council hosted a spaghetti lunch and some fun conversations for local emergency personnel !

Fire Chief , Kevin Havlin , from Manchester Volunteer Fire Department ( MVFD ) was one of many who attended the luncheon . In a recent conversation with Kevin , he shared some background about MVFD . Currently , the MVFD is supported by twenty-eight male and female volunteers , in positions ranging from frontline firefighting to running the equipment and driving . These volunteers range in age from eighteen years to senior adults , all with diverse skills and experience . The first-responders volunteer their time with no

7247 State Road 46E Batesville , IN 47006 812.932.3300 paychecks ! In addition , the Ladies Auxiliary of MVFD volunteer by taking care of meal planning and event planning .

Dearborn County and Manchester Township contract the MVFD to provide emergency services . Money from this contract , as well as money from fundraisers , is used for the buildings and equipment . MVFD recently purchased a new CPR machine , Zoll Autopulse , that is being used to assist in resuscitations . This machine provides high-quality automated CPR to victims of sudden cardiac arrest and increases the survival rates . This is a significant improvement in the quality of care MVFD can provide !

Our Manchester first responders are an important part of our community . Kevin joined the group twenty-four years ago when his good friend Mike Williams and Mike ’ s mother were lost in a house fire in Moores Hill . Kevin was inspired to volunteer to help others and save lives . The MVFD is accepting new volunteers who may also have a calling to help . They welcome all ages and physical abilities with a wide range of volunteering opportunities . Call Kevin at 812-926-3141 .

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