Sam Pfaff, an Eastern Hancock High School teacher, was recently honored as Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Major Hugh Dinwiddie Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Submitted photo
Editor’s note: The Daily Reporter will occasionally feature updates from local clubs and social circles. To share photos, news and announcements from your club, email [email protected].
Rotary Club gives service award to Stylianou
GREENFIELD – The Rotary Club of Greenfield recently honored Costa Stylianou with the John Long Vocational Service Award.
Stylianou, owner of Costa’s Grill and the county’s Lincoln Square restaurants, was recognized for having a tremendous impact on individuals and the community at large, being generous with his time, talents and treasure. He has helped many individuals and organizations, according to the club. The Rotary Club itself has benefited from his generosity: when the club lost its meeting space due to the closure of the Ponderosa restaurant, Stylianou offered up Costa’s Grill for their use, bringing in staff and service during off-hours.
Stylianou was nominated for the award by Grant Ford and Brad Herndon; Mayor Chuck Fewell was at the event to present him the award. The John Long Vocational SErvice Award is honored annually to a non-Rotarian; its named after the late Dr. John A. Long, an optometrist and former Rotarian.
This is Stylianou’s second award in recent months: he was also recently recognized by the Greenfield Central School Foundation for outstanding leadership, volunteerism, character and service.
Pfaff honored as history teacher
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Sam Pfaff, American history and advanced placement history teacher at Eastern Hancock High School, was recently honored as Outstanding Teacher of American History by a local group.
The Major Hugh Dinwiddie Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Pfaff with the honor Nov. 5. He will now be considered for the state teacher award.
The chapter also heard about the National Guard Youth Challenge Program’s library and the need for current reading material. Members donated more than 70 books, stationary for writing home and a monetary donation.
The chapter’s next meeting will be Dec. 3 at Primo, 1326 Broad St., New Castle.
Retired teacher honored for volunteerism
GREENFIELD – Kathy Bentley was recently recognized by Hancock County Retired Teachers for receiving the Clock Award at the Indiana Retired Teachers annual Representative Assembly for her outstanding number of volunteer hours. Bently has volunteered more than 349 hours at Mt. Comfort Elementary Library, 86 hours at Zion Evangelical Church of Christ for a total of 435 hours from 2021-2022.
Also at the group’s November meeting, Daniel Ott, “The Bee Guy,” led a program on the life of honeybees, which ended with a competitive game of “Jeoparbee.”
All educators who live or taught in Hancock County are invited to attend meetings of the group. The next meeting will be at 11 a.m. March 8, 2023 at Nameless Creek Camp. Email [email protected] for details.
DAR honors veterans with luncheon
GREENFIELD – The Brandywine Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized veterans for their service and sacrifice.
The group had two seatings of a free luncheon Nov. 10 for Hancock County veterans and service members.
NARFE to host December meeting
RUSHVILLE – The next meeting of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is scheduled for 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Elks Lodge, 223 E. Third St., Rushville.
