Milan HS' Potts Wins Dillsboro Homecoming Festival 5K

Monday, May 23rd, 2022 1:10pm

Potts is a regional qualifier in the IHSAA Boys Track and Field 1600 Meter Run.

Ayden Potts crosses the finish line first at the Dillsboro Homecoming Festival 5K. Photo provided.

(Dillsboro, Ind.) – Over 200 runners and walkers participated in the Dillsboro Homecoming Festival 5K.

This year’s winner was Ayden Potts, 16, of Dillsboro, with an official time of 18:29. Nakia Scruggs, 16, and Gabe Perry, 15, rounded out the top three.

Kim Johnston, 50, of College Corner, Ohio, was the winner in the women’s category, finishing fifth overall with a time of 21:21.

Three elementary running clubs from Dillsboro, Manchester and Aurora were among the 207 registered runners and walkers.

Other notable participants include Bill Whipp, of Lawrenceburg, and Wayne Doehlman, of Cincinnati.

For Whipp, it was his 1,500th race on Saturday.

Doehlman recently competed in the Senior Games in Florida, where he won the bronze medal in 5K and the gold in 10K in the 75-79 age group.

Events

Pioneer Day BBQ
Free food and games! Come celebrate Pioneer Day on Saturday, July 24th at 11:00am with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 6168 Martha Dr N, Aurora, IN 47001. Free food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and drinks. Free games include a kickball game, sack races, rock throwing competition, badminton, and kubb. Bring a friend and have some fun!
2nd Jul at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
2nd Jul at Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Bloomin' Patch Days
One Daylily at a Time is having Bloomin' Patch Days on July 2 & July 9 from 8 a.m. to Noon. Come walk the garden and enjoy the daylilies at peak bloom. Select the daylilies you would like to purchase and we will dig while you wait. Prices range from $5 and go up. We are looking forward to having fun with new and old friends! Visit the website for directions!
2nd Jul at One Daylily at a Time