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December 2018
THE BEACON
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Christmas Comes Early to Harrison
This month's item will make everyone appreciate
modern household appliances!
What is it?
Richard Johnston, West Harrison,
and Carol Morton, Brookville,
identified last month’s item as
a No.4 Universal Bread Maker.
Landers-Frary & Clark, New
Britain, Conn. U S A. Richard
Cutter, Lawrenceburg; Virginia
Lundy, Sunman; Katie Cox, and
Ed Oelman, Brookville, identified
last month’s mystery item correctly Last month: a
bread maker
as well. Mr. Oelman shared, “My
mother made bread every Friday.
She also made her own yeast.”
While many tools had multiple uses in those days, one
cannot rule out the possibility that the bread maker was also
used as a popcorn popper as submitted by Dottie Frensemeier.
Tina Jensen, Dillsboro, said, “At first I thought this was
an old popcorn popper, but I think my grandma Ethel
Roush had one that I vaguely remember smelling like
burnt coffee. I think it is an old coffee bean roaster. You
had to turn the handle to keep them from burning.”
This month’s challenge is a good one. Let’s see how many
of our neighbors can rise to the occasion and identify this
kitchen appliance. Please e-mail your guesses to editor@
goBEACONnews.com by Friday, Nov. 23. Good luck!
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Residents of Batesville are dedicated to preserving and
improving their quality of life.
Planning for the Future in Batesville
Continued from page 1A
side Park will be connected.
Economic opportunities
abound in Batesville. The
community is well aware of
the benefits that businesses
bring to a city. Already home
to several large industries, the
city has invested in economic
growth by constructing a
50,000-square-foot facility in
their industrial park to entice
new business, thus encourag-
ing growth, income, and a
better quality of life.
“Locally grown companies
have been the best support-
ers of our community,” stated
Mayor Bettice.
Recent projects that have
been completed include a new
firehouse, an upgraded waste-
water treatment facility, and
better access to Merkle Road
where the industrial park is
located.
It has been said that “He who
has water, wins the game.”
Batesville is well-aware of
that. The city currently oper-
ates on a reservoir system fed
by surface water- a system
that does not allow for growth.
They intend to transition to
a water system fed by an
aquifer located in the middle of
Franklin County. Construction
is slated to begin next sum-
mer. The result will be a water
source that will be of higher
quality and greater capacity.
Stay tuned for how this
dedicated community plans
for a bright future.
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and community groups all
participated in creating
the 10,000 ornaments that
will be sent along with the
evergreens. The ornaments
were designed in hopes to
celebrate the state’s cul-
tural history and people. The
theme for the 2018 Capital
Christmas tree is “Find Your
Trail!” in recognition of two
separate anniversaries: the
175th commemoration of the
Oregon Trail and the 50th
anniversary of the National
Trails System Act.
The history of the Light-
ing of the National Christ-
mas Tree is one intertwined
with the history of America.
In 1923 First Lady Grace
Coolidge gave permission for
the District of Columbia Pub-
lic Schools to erect a Christ-
mas Tree on the Ellipse south
of the White House. That
chilly Christmas Eve, enthu-
siastic spectators looked on
as President Calvin Coolidge
walked from the oval office to
light the 48-foot Balsam fir.
This year will mark 96th cel-
ebration as Americans from
different cultures, religions
and political backgrounds
come together for a short time
to celebrate the upcoming
holiday season. The event has
always served as a message
of hope through past war and
national mourning.
Harrison city council
member, Cindy Abrams, was
ecstatic when she heard the
news that Harrison could
become one of the twenty-five
“whistle-stops” for the U.S.
Capitol Christmas Tree. “I
knew immediately we could
not turn down such a unique
opportunity.” Harrison will
be the only stop in the entire
state of Ohio. This means
when the 90-foot drag turns
the corner of State Street onto
Harrison Avenue, it will be
met with nothing short of a
celebration!
The festivities will com-
mence at 2 P.M. and continue
until 6 P.M. Live music will
be sounding off the party.
The line-up will start with the
P&G Big Band, followed by
the Harrison and Ross High
School Choirs and the South-
ern Gateway Chorus. A bal-
loon artist and face painters
will be there to entertain the
younger crowd. Popcorn and
a coloring station will also be
available.
The event occurs the day
after Thanksgiving, which is
considered by many an impor-
tant shopping day. The timing
is perfect for
exploring all
of the small
local busi-
nesses, and
all doors will
be open to let
customers get
a head start on
their holiday
shopping lists.
Local restau-
The U.S. Capitol Tree will be on display in
rants will also
Harrison as it journeys to Washington, DC.
be ready to
tracking the tree cross-coun-
seat any hun-
try, you can do so at www.
gry crowd goers as well.
capitalchristmastree.com.
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