OLDENBURG
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AURORA
Page 6B THE BEACON November 2018
OLDENBURG
By Sue Siefert
Community Correspondent
oldenburg @ goBEACONnews . com
O ur
Changes in the ‘ Burg
Oldenburg Academy ’ s classroom / gymnasium building was constructed in the late 1960 ’ s . My alma mater began welcoming boys in 2000 , and today boasts of an enrollment of 210 . In my day , “ BB ”, or before boys , few sports were being offered – and the gym was often dark by 6:00 . Times have changed … today OA offers 19 varsity sports and most every student plays on one or more teams . I too have come to the conclusion that one gym just isn ’ t enough .
OA ’ s leaders plan to build a multipurpose field house east of the school between the auditorium and SR 229 . The $ 3 million structure has been partially funded through the generosity of three local foundations as the John A . Hillenbrand , William and Martha Hillenbrand , and Hillenbrand Family – have pledged $ 750,000 over the next five years .
OA President , Diane Laake noted , “ Because of the Hillenbrand family gifts to us , it will be named the Hillenbrand Family Feldhaus – a nod to the Burg ’ s German heritage .” The Hillenbrand Family
Feldhaus will include :
• Regulation-size basketball court with room for two practice courts , and seating capacity of 900
• Air-conditioning for improved volleyball and summer league / camps / practice experience
• Larger event space for OA ’ s Dinner Auction and other community events
• Lobby and gathering space for class meetings , testing , etc .
• Catering kitchen / concession space for improved event opportunities
• Lockers and weight room that can also be used by teams that practice outdoors
• Improved on-site parking
Fundraising continues – and readers can learn more about funding opportunities by contacting Diane Laake at dlaake @ oldenburgacademy . org or 812-933-0127 .
In other ‘ Burg News
In 2017 , Gary Munchel and Jeff Paul approached the Town Council for approval to apply for an OCRA grant to complete a comprehensive plan for the village . With Council ’ s approval , they contacted the Southeastern Indiana Regional
Weberding ’ s Carving Shop , Inc . WEBFEST ! FREE PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST !
( Includes free pumpkin that you get to take home !)
October 20 , 2017 • 10:00 a . m . to 2:00 p . m . Open House , Special Sales , Free Lunch , Door Prizes Most unusual and affordable gifts in the area Batesville , IN www . weberding . com
Boo Bash
Dancing on Main Saturday , October 13th 7:00-10:30PM 228 Second Street $ 5.00 per person Dinner available Denver Brandt & the Wooden Wheels
Witches Ball ( Warlocks welcome ) Saturday , October 20th 7:00-11:00PM Dinner , costume contest , games , prizes , Steve Brooks & the Bootleggers $ 20.00 per person Great Crescent Brewery , 315 Importing RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Aurora Ghost Walk Thursday , October 25th 7:00PM Eerie tales told while strolling through the historic downtown . Includes tour of Hillforest , witches brew & treats . $ 10.00 per person RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
For Reservations call 812.926.1100
The proposed multipurpose field house .
Communities
Planning Commission to direct them in completing the application . First step included an income survey , which was funded by the Freudenfest Committee , who also provided the volunteer labor , saving the ‘ Burg some expense .
Gary and Jeff were advised to seek local funding to help offset the plan ’ s $ 45,000 cost . Jeff revealed , “ A grant application was submitted to the Franklin County Community
AURORA
By Fred Schmits
Community Correspondent
aurora @ goBEACONnews . com
HI NEIGHBORS !!! This article will be a departure from all those written before . Your author-correspondent intends to tell about my recent trip to the “ Wild West of America .”
Ever since we went to the Grand Canyon in Arizona not long ago , the area has called us for another visit . The Verde River in the so-named Verde Valley gives rise to the major escarpment of the Mogollon Rim and the scenic red rock country of Oak Creek and Sedona .
Sedona beckoned us to visit and view amazing rock formations . Little did we know how beautiful the sights were . Even after one full week of “ rock casing ,” we still have the desire to return .
Foundation , which graciously granted $ 3,000 . Funds received from OCRA totalled $ 40,000 , so the net cost for the ‘ Burg will be about $ 2,000 . Since our town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , it ’ s important to residents to preserve the Burg ’ s historic character , but also address present and future social and economic needs . The plan will be the compass that guides us . We have chosen HWC Engineering to work with us , and public meetings will be forthcoming to gather community input .” Watch this column for periodic updates .
The same Freudenfest Committee mentioned earlier also blessed several area nonprofits . This year ’ s Freudenfest was soggy with rain , reducing the fest ’ s income , and also lightening the coffers of the many non-profits who are invited to sell concessions .
To visit a faraway place from Aurora , one has to travel by air . Air travel is difficult !! Rapid walking to security areas , the same quick speed to gates , and standing in many lines . The old Army adage “ hurry up and wait ” certainly applied . Being early is necessary , followed by wait and wait and wait some more for everything . Many professional , efficient , and sometimes bored people graciously guided us along the way .
Our experiences on our trip included a variety of thingsweather , crowds , traffic , high costs of certain items like fuel and beverages of all kinds , heat , good food at specialty restaurants , hikes , and many cars driven by what seemed like drivers who have never driven before . Nature hikes rewarded us with views of magnificent vistas in the mountains . But unexpectedly , a BOMB SCARE !!!
Yes , we were victims of such an experience . As we deplaned from our aircraft to the terminal , we came upon a crowd of people standing
In an attempt to lessen the weather-related burden on the non-profit organizations , the Freudenfest Committee elected to refund the amount of each non-profit ’ s participation fee .
On behalf of the Batesville Kiwanis , I thanked Freudenfest Committee member Gary Munchel , and he responded , “ We decided it is the spirit of the Freudenfest to help out non-profits with their respective missions where we can , and having them keep the proceeds they earn at our fest was a good way to do that . It is our honor to have these organizations work the festival alongside us … so the real ‘ thanks ’ goes back to you and all volunteers .”
There is a lot happening in the ‘ Burg … and we ’ re blessed to have so many hardworking and good-hearted people !
Das ist alles von der ’ Burg !
in the building . We arrived at the baggage carousel to find it blocked by police . A bomb issue in a vehicle outside had been discovered . We could not obtain our luggage because the airline personnel couldn ’ t unload , and we couldn ’ t leave if we wanted to . Four hours later the restrictions were lifted . Later we learned that a rental car had been left in front of the terminal and was suspected to be dangerous . Not to worry , the robot of the bomb squad tore the vehicle apart right there and nothing was found . By then we were tired and ready to sleep .
When you are tired , there seems to be more to do and see especially true in a place like Arizona ! We resisted the urge , however , since hiking and golf had to be done in early hours due to the heat . Crowds form everywhere since everyone seems to have to do the same thing at the same time .
The heat makes some things difficult . I have often heard Aurora residents say that the weather in the Southwest is dry heat . Well , it may not have the humidity we have at home , but it really is hot ! Drinking fluids , usually water , is very important .
Our memories of all that we experienced on our trip will fill many hours during the winter . One such memory is the visit to a chapel in the mountains that left us with the realization that our land is blest by a Supreme Being .
Our last comment here will be that residing in Aurora is really pleasant and comfortable . THIS IS HOME !!
That ’ s it . Let me hear from you .
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OLDENBURG
THE BEACON
ur Communities
By
Sue
Siefert
Community
Correspondent
[email protected]
Changes in the ‘Burg
Oldenburg Academy’s
classroom/gymnasium build-
ing was constructed in the late
1960’s. My alma mater began
welcoming boys in 2000, and
today boasts of an enrollment
of 210. In my day, “BB”, or
before boys, few sports were
being offered – and the gym
was often dark by 6:00. Times
have changed … today OA of-
fers 19 varsity sports and most
every student plays on one or
more teams. I too have come
to the conclusion that one gym
just isn’t enough.
OA’s leaders plan to build
a multipurpose field house
east of the school between
the auditorium and SR 229.
The $3 million structure has
been partially funded through
the generosity of three local
foundations as the John A.
Hillenbrand, William and
Martha Hillenbrand, and
Hillenbrand Family – have
pledged $750,000 over the
next five years.
OA President, Diane Laake
noted, “Because of the Hil-
lenbrand family gifts to us, it
will be named the Hillenbrand
Family Feldhaus – a nod to
the Burg’s German heritage.”
The Hillenbrand Family
Feldhaus will include:
• Regulation-size basket-
The proposed multipurpose field house.
ball court with room for two
practice courts, and seating
capacity of 900
• Air-conditioning for im-
proved volleyball and summer
league/camps/practice experi-
ence
• Larger event space for
OA’s Dinner Auction and
other community events
• Lobby and gathering space
for class meetings, testing, etc.
• Catering kitchen/conces-
sion space for improved event
opportunities
• Lockers and weight room
that can also be used by teams
that practice outdoors
• Improved on-site parking
Fundraising continues –
and readers can learn more
about funding opportunities
by contacting Diane Laake
at dlaake@oldenburgacad-
emy.org or 812-933-0127.
In other ‘Burg News
In 2017, Gary Munchel and
Jeff Paul approached the Town
Council for approval to apply
for an OCRA grant to com-
plete a comprehensive plan
for the village. With Council’s
approval, they contacted the
Southeastern Indiana Regional
Weberding’s Carving Shop, Inc.
WEBFEST!
FREE PUMPKIN
CARVING CONTEST!
(Includes free pumpkin that you get to take home!)
October 20, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Open House, Special Sales, Free Lunch, Door Prizes
Most unusual and affordable gifts in the area
Batesville, IN
www.weberding.com
Boo Bash
Dancing on Main
Saturday,
October 13th
7:00-10:30PM
228 Second Street
$5.00 per person
Dinner available
Denver Brandt & the
Wooden Wheels
Witches Ball
November 2018
Planning Commission to
direct them in completing the
application. First step includ-
ed an income survey, which
was funded by the Freudenfest
Committee, who also provid-
ed the volunteer labor, saving
the ‘Burg some expense.
Gary and Jeff were advised
to seek local funding to help
offset the plan’s $45,000 cost.
Jeff revealed, “A grant ap-
plication was submitted to the
Franklin County Community
AURORA
By
Fred
Schmits
Community
Correspondent
[email protected]
HI NEIGHBORS!!!
This article will be a de-
parture from all those written
before. Your author-corre-
spondent intends to tell about
my recent trip to the “Wild
West of America.”
Ever since we went to the
Grand Canyon in Arizona not
long ago, the area has called
us for another visit. The Verde
River in the so-named Verde
Valley gives rise to the major
escarpment of the Mogollon
Rim and the scenic red rock
country of Oak Creek and
Sedona.
Sedona beckoned us to
visit and view amazing
rock formations. Little did
we know how beautiful the
sights were. Even after one
full week of “rock casing,”
we still have the desire to
return.
Foundation, which graciously
granted $3,000. Funds re-
ceived from OCRA totalled
$40,000, so the net cost for the
‘Burg will be about $2,000.
Since our town is listed on the
National Register of Historic
Places, it’s important to resi-
dents to preserve the Burg’s
historic character, but also
address present and future so-
cial and economic needs. The
plan will be the compass that
guides us. We have chosen
HWC Engineering to work
with us, and public meetings
will be forthcoming to gather
community input.” Watch this
column for periodic updates.
The same Freudenfest
Committee mentioned earlier
also blessed several area non-
profits. This year’s Freudenfest
was soggy with rain, reducing
the fest’s income, and also
lightening the coffers of the
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