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©2016 IU Health May 1-13, 2016 2 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY Stories/News? May’s Brownsburg Relay for Life Have any news tips? Want to submit a calendar event? to unite community in cancer fight Have a photograph By Marty Spitz to share? Call Katie FUNDRAISING The largest fun- Mosley at 451- draising event in 4088 or email her Hendricks County, at news@myICON. the Brownsburg Relay For Life, will take info. Remember, our place this year on May 21-22, from 9:30 news deadlines are a.m. Saturday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, at the several days prior to print. Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green St. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Want to Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, Advertise? remember loved ones lost, and help fund Hendricks County cancer research. At community gatherings, ICON reaches a teams and individuals camp out at a school, vast segment of park or fairground and take turns walking or our community. running around a track or path. For information As of mid-April, 27 teams and 371 par- ticipants have raised $47,705 toward their about reaching our Submitted Photo team totals for the Brownsburg Relay readers, call Sherry for Life. The hope is to raise more than Brownsburg West Middle School "West Warriors" Relay for Life team builds their Chain of Hope, and it’s still Moodie at $120,000 through this year’s event and fun- growing. For this year’s Relay, each team was challenged to create a Chain of Hope by writing on strips of 451-4088 or email draising season. paper inspiring messages for cancer survivors or the names of people they are supporting in fighting cancer. her at [email protected]. Attendance is free for this family-friendly The goal is to have a chain long enough to completely encircle the Relay track at the Town Hall the day of the event. The celebration will include games, event. Teams are competing for the longest chain of Hope, with the winner receiving funds toward their team goal. The Chain of Hope is a common activity throughout the world for Relay For Life. A product of bounce house, dunk tank, fire truck, lots of entertainment and activi- Brownsburg Relay will • 1-2 p.m., Brownsburg East Middle ties for 15 straight hours. post other fundraising School Talent Show “Games” is this year's events on its Facebook theme, so each team will • 2-3 p.m., XL ENTertainment with DJ and Twitter pages as they EEZYRIDER (Karaoke for Dollars) Rick Myers have a game-themed receive the information, Publisher booth set up with items or as the events draw • 5-6 p.m., Survivor Dinner and Katie Mosley for sale, fun activities, near. Celebratory Survivor Lap (5:45 p.m.) Editor food and more, and For more information, • 6-7 p.m., Davey and the Rhythm Kings, a will take turns walking Brian Kelly to donate or to sign up local blues band featuring David Moore, Chief Executive Officer around the track during to participate, visit http:// John Plachta and Ron Brown Established the event to support their www.relayforlife.org/ April 2008 Carey Germana efforts. • 7-8 p.m., GTR (Guys That Rock), a local Production/Art Manager brownsburgin, Facebook In addition, the event (https://www.facebook. variety band featuring Ron Brown, Cleo 6319 E US Hwy 36, Ste 3C, Mailbox #16 will feature several ways com/RelayForLifeBrowns- Brown, Greg Easter, Jim Hornaday and Avon, IN 46123 to honor cancer survi- burgIndiana/), Twitter Adam Stambaugh. Elvis impersonator Sam Ingram will make an appearance Ph: (317) 451-4088 vors and their caregivers, (https://twitter.com/re- including a pampering Submitted Photo lay4lifebburg) or contact with the band. Times-Leader Publications, LLC area, a special survivor Peggy Davis at 317-344- • 8-9 p.m., GTR (Guys That Rock) will ©2016. All Rights Reserved lap and Survivor Dinner, David Prairie being interviewed by Al 7835 or peggy.davis@ continue, featuring special guest Kellstadt about his team’s efforts to fight The Hendricks County ICON is published sponsored by Scotty's cancer.org. guitarist Ethan Strange, with more Brewhouse, Brownsburg. back against cancer at Relay 2015. Prairie by Times-Leader Publica- was dressed as Captain America to support classic rock, country and dance tunes tions, LLC. Content published A special luminaria cer- the 2015 Relay theme of “Superheroes”. emony will take place at • 10 p.m., Luminary Ceremony; Reflection alongside this icon is spon- ………………………………………… and Remembrance sored by one of our valued 10 p.m. Participants will line the track with advertisers. Sponsored con- luminaries (sacks lit from within) represent- Some of the event's • 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Spirit of Relay, ing those who are fighting or who have lost closing activities and final lap tent is produced or commis- activities include: sioned by advertisers working in tandem their fight with cancer. ………………………………………… with Times-Leader’s sales representatives. Several local businesses have sponsored • 9:30 a.m., opening ceremony Sponsored content may not reflect the the event directly, through team sponsor- and team parade How people can views of The Hendricks County ICON pub- ships, event hosting or in-kind donations. • 10-11 a.m., White Lick Elementary get involved: lisher, editorial staff or graphic design team. Brownsburg schools students also get in- Juggling Masters The Hendricks County ICON is devoted to volved with fundraising, and last year 16 • Donate to a team clearly differentiating between sponsored school/youth teams raised nearly $75,000 • 11a.m.-noon, Cardinal Kicks Dance • Sponsor a team (as a business or content and editorial content. Potential ad- for the event, more than half of the total Group (100 students) and ORF Musical via an in-kind donation) vertisers interested in sponsored content funds raised. At the Relay, teachers and Group (40 students) • Sign up as a volunteer should call (317) 300-8782 or email spon- administrators will be in the dunk tank • 12-1 p.m., Bethesda Christian School [email protected]. throughout the day. Choir • Sign up as a caregiver or survivor Hendricks Regional Health has been Brownsburg’s trusted healthcare provider for nearly 20 years. On May 2, we add urgent care to the list of services we provide this growing community. Our new Brownsburg Immediate Care Center is available for those times you or a loved one get sick and can’t see your regular family doctor. Our skilled urgent care physicians and registered nurses work hard to treat you as quickly and e ciently as possible. The outstanding care Brownsburg has come to expect from Hendricks Regional Health, now available without appointments. Check the wait at HENDRICKS.ORG/URGENT-CARE. May 1-13, 2016 4 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY 2016 Hendricks County Candidates Indiana will hold its Primary on May 3. Polls open from 6 a.m. St..; and the Plainfield Library, 1120 Stafford Rd. We asked local Pages 4-6 – 6 p.m. Early voting may be done at the following locations: candidates who are running opposed to answer an assortment Government Center, 355 S. Washington St., Danville; Avon of questions. For more information about voting questions, call Library, 498 N. Avon Ave.; Brownsburg Library, 450 S. Jefferson (317) go to www.co.hendricks.in.us or call (317) 745-9249. Hendricks County H Scott Christie, (R) need solid roads to support equipment traditional values and are committed to and grain trucks. Completing the Reagan retaining them. Hendricks County embodies Council At-Large Professional/Personal Parkway into Boone County is critical. the concept of Hoosier Hospitality. Our background: I am President 2. Public Safety – our Sherriff, Prosecutor strong sense of charity and willingness to H Caleb Brown, of my own Marketing/ and Courts need to be properly funded help our neighbors in times of need makes to deal with the increasing problem of our county an ideal place to live and raise a incumbent, (R) Advertising company and CHRISTIE Director of Marketing for drugs. Our growing population is a target family. SIM2K, an IT Consultancy for crime, and we must be sure that public Professional/Personal serving Central Indiana. I have a BA , safety officials have the tools to protect us. Priorities: My first three priorities will be: background: I am a 2005 Political Science from Hanover College and 3. Quality of Life – as a horseman, I value 1. Working with the commissioners, other Graduate from Indiana a Masters in Public Administration from opportunities for recreation. I support members of the County Council, and the BROWN University Kelley School of IU. My political involvement started with county and local cooperation to create and county highway department to finish Business. I have over 11 years Senator Dick Lugar’s campaign and from maintain greenways, parks and trails. We the Ronald Reagan Parkway at the least of experience in the private sector and I am there as a legislative aide for the Indiana must be smart with our growth and respect burden to the Hendricks County taxpayer. currently the leading Sales Manager at US House of Representatives, then to the the farm heritage of our county. 2. Consulting with the Hendricks County Aggregates, managing over $30 Million in private sector as an advertising executive. Sheriff’s Office to help increase the number Sales, Forecasting, and Budgeting. I continue to volunteer for state, local and Info: Website: www.christieforcouncil.com; of deputies to FBI recommended levels, federal candidates. Facebook: Christie4Council; Email: to understand its upcoming challenges, Religious/Civic affiliations: Christian – My [email protected] and work on solutions. 3. Pass a fiscally Family and I are members at Traders Point Religious/Civic affiliations: I currently responsible county budget for 2017. Christian Church attend Bartlett Chapel Methodist Church H John Cochran , (R) in Avon. I am a member of the Indiana Info: www.facebook/ Strengths as a Leader: Communication Farm Bureau, Hendricks Power Co-Op, the JohnCochranforCountyCouncil; Email: – Which takes two parts to be an effective Professional/Personal Hendricks County Horsemans’ Club, the IU [email protected] leader. First you must listen, that is the background: I live in Avon Alumni Association, the Culver Summer most important part. I will continue with my wife Dana and Schools Alumni Association, and am a Life to listen to the tax payer of Hendricks son Jackson. I have over H Ed Gaddie, (R) Loyal Sigma Chi. I am the Southwest District COCHRAN County and not overlook the needs of my a decade of experience as Vice President for the Indiana Quarter Horse constituents. Secondly you have to be able a civil servant in state and Professional/Personal Association. to communicate the proper directives and local government, where I have gained a background: Served in Air be able to have the difficult conversations broad understanding of local government Force for over 8 years; retired Strengths as a Leader: The County Council when time arises. funding, public safety issues, and from Allison and EDS Div. is the fiscal body, so it is important to listen transportation. My experience includes: GADDIE of GM with over 35 years. I to the needs of the department heads Strength of the community: This 1. Indiana Secretary of State’s Office: like working with the public when preparing the county budget. With community’s greatest strength is its values. Securities Division. 2. Indiana Department keeping them up to date on the changes my background as a legislative aide and The conservative nature of this county has of Transportation: Staff Attorney. 3. Indiana that are made or going to be made. account executive, I am used to moving been true to its core for many years and is a General Assembly: House Republican the team towards a conclusion. I listen rarity in the current times. The people of this Caucus Attorney, 4. City of Indianapolis: Religious/Civic affiliations:Served 12 to differing inputs to find the needs and county are honest hardworking people that Special Counsel to Mayor Greg Ballard years on Plainfield Town Council. Was on formulate a plan to address them. I am a will only settle for the best. We also have a the board of the Plainfield Optimist Club team-builder and believe that local and great sense of cohesiveness between the Religious/Civic affiliations:My family and I and Plainfield Elks; member of Danville county offices must work together to us towns and the county as we work together are Catholic and attend St. Susanna Church American Legion and Brownsburg VFW. forward. to help this county grow efficiently and in Plainfield. effectively. Strengths as a Leader: N/A Strength of the community: Hendricks Strengths as a Leader: My dedication County offers a great quality of life with a Priorities: 1.Eliminate wasteful spending – to making informed and fair decisions. I Strength of the community: N/A mix of urban and agriculture grounding I have done that for the last four years and approach each decision in my professional for our residents. While the east side of will continue if given the opportunity again career thoughtfully and work hard to make Priorities: 1.Find a way to up grade the the county is growing and attracting new to serve. 2.Strong Public Safety Presence sure I know the relevant the facts. I feel roads without raising taxes. 2. keep working residents, our farms in the central and – We have to continue to focus on the that to make fair and informed decisions, it with the towns to complete Ronald Reagan western county stability and common sense safety of Hendricks County and keep it as is important to understand the issue from Parkway. 3. The state may raise the gas found in farm life. This mix encourages safe as possible. 3.Infrastructure – Repair multiple perspectives. This involves gaining taxes. us to be resourceful in our approach to and rebuild our failing infrastructure, all input from multiple sources and consulting government, taxation and spending. the while looking for new opportunities to with experts, leaders, and ordinary Info: N/A develop the county efficiently (Finish the members of the community. Priorities: My priorities for Council include: Ronald Reagan Parkway). 1. Roads and Bridges – we need to properly Strength of the community: Our values. fund the maintenance and upkeep of our Info: www.calebbrownforcouncil.com; We have great communities in Hendricks roads and bridges. We need to be sure Email: [email protected] County with individuals who are well- those commuting to Indianapolis have grounded and value common sense and good east/west roads, but our farmers also fiscal responsibility. We are proud of our May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 5 COMMUNITY myICON.info H Larry Hesson, We have the ability to see what other working at crime and addiction prevention. State Representative incumbent, (R) communities have done as successes and 2.Infrastructure: Public infrastructure is vital failures and we can use that hindsight to a high quality of life and to the attraction District 28 to build a place that our children and and retention of businesses. As such we Professional/Personal grandchildren will always want to call home. need to have high quality roads, bridges, background: I am a lawyer, H Jeff Thompson, drainage etc. 3. Business development: former judge and senior Priorities: 1. My top three priorities as a Attracting and retaining high quality jobs in incumbent, (R) HESSON judge, and member of the county councilman would to continue an the county is essential. Hendricks County Council, improvement of our infrastructure. Both in Professional/Personal where I have served 11 one year terms as new projects and increased maintenance Info: Phone: (317) 430.-3646; Email: background: Over thirty president. I am married with three children on the roads we have. 2.Providing quality [email protected]; www. years in education, teaching and eight grandchildren. THOMPSON of life enhancements. We have many young VoteKinnamon.com Facebook: Daniel physics, chemistry, and math families and the key to attracting employers Kinnamon for Hendricks County Council. at Danville Community High Religious/Civic affiliations:I am an active is to keep the young families here, while School for most of that time. For twenty member of Plainfield friends meeting, a encouraging more to move in. 3. And most years managed and operated the several member of the Plainfield Optimist Club, and H David L Wyeth, (R) of all, fiscal responsibility. It is OK to have hundred acre livestock and crops family Hendricks County Health Partnership. farm. Currently serves as vice-chairman nice things, but we must be certain that we Professional/Personal can afford them. Our children should not of the board for the North Salem State Strengths as a Leader: I think I can take a background: Self-employed have to pay tomorrow for the decisions we Bank and has chaired or is chairing the broader view of issues and problems and Farmer for 33 years on a make today. Loan, Compliance (oversight of the bank’s adapt and plan ahead as circumstances family farm in Hendricks adherence to state and federal laws and indicate. WYETH County since 1919. Board Info: Email: [email protected] regulations), and Assets/Liabilities (ALCO) of Director of Indiana Farm Committees. Strength of the community: I believe Bureau Inc. and Indiana Farm Bureau Religious/Civic affiliations:Jeff and his the greatest strength of Plainfield and H Daniel L. Insurance. family are active members of Northview Hendricks County is the willingness to look Kinnamon, (R) Christian Church where he serves as an for and try new solutions to problems and Religious/Civic affiliations: elder and on the administrative/finance to cooperate in order to succeed. Professional/Personal Christian; have served on Hendricks County: committee. background: Over 20 years Farm Bureau Board, Extension Board, Soil & Priorities: We have an on going need in private sector corporate Water Conservation District Board and the Strengths as a Leader: To listen and for more road funding. We need new KINNAMON accounting rising up to the most recent county comprehensive plan. learn from many people and sources of businesses to expand the tax base, and we level of CFO for a $100M plus information before moving ahead in making need to continue to make more effective company before opening up Kinnamon Strengths as a Leader: I was a class public policy, yet holding firm to principles use of our tax revenue. Consulting a boutique financial services firm. member of the first Leadership Hendricks and core values. Guilford Township Board member 2007 to County (1993) and also participated in the Info: Phone: (317) 839-6053; Email: present. First elected in 2006. Re-elected Indiana AgriInstitute Leadership program Strength of the community: The citizens of [email protected] in 2010 & 2014. Deputy Auditor of State class 15. I feel that a great leader is one who House District 28 and their desire to make under State Auditor Tim Berry (Indiana) recognizes and develops strengths in other our community the best possible. H Adam Johnson, (R) 2007-2008. Brought in to help change the team members and brings them together to State Accounting system into one user create a successful team. A servant leader Priorities: 1. To continue the sound has the vision to articulate goals to work Professional/Personal system across ALL agencies. Successfully republican principles of balanced budgets toward. I feel I would bring these qualities background: I am a former aligned over 100 state agencies into a single with adequate reserves and low taxes. 2. To to this position. legislative aide to the Indiana accounting system allowing greater visibility continue to improve Indiana’s exceptional House Republican Caucus, to taxpayers and simplifying reporting for job creation climate for employers and job Strength of the community: Hendricks JOHNSON an agriculture committee the State of Indiana. Completed in 2008 and opportunities for prospective employees. 3. County is a strong and growing community staffer and policy advisor for went returned to the Private Sector. To implement the recently adopted federal filled with citizens who care about their the Association of Indiana Counties. Where “Every Student Succeed Act” in the best communities. I want to work to ensure that he worked on county wide issues affecting a Religious/Civic affiliations: way possible to assist all of our students in our County continues to be a great place multitude of tax payer issues. Member of Plainfield United Methodist meeting their educational needs. Church; member of Masons. for people to raise families and call their home. There are many opportunities in Religious/Civic affiliations: Info: Email: [email protected]; Hendricks County with our road systems St. Malachy Church, Brownsburg, IN Strengths as a Leader: Communication/ Phone: (317) 994-6239 listening, I believe when we sit down related to logistics as well as educational opportunities and jobs. Strengths as a Leader: I am a leader that together and listen to all ideas and weigh H Luke realizes when he doesn’t have the answer the results we get the best solutions. Priorities: 1. Building stronger working to a question. Too often do we have elected Stephenson, (R) relationships with the towns within Did not return questionnaire leaders that think they know everything. Strength of the community: The greatest Hendricks County and the surrounding There are times where the best leadership strength of Hendricks County is people. county's. 2. Being a visionary on is to take a step back from a problem and We are the second fastest growing county appropriate and sound economic consult the experts in a field. We all have our in Indiana and with proper management STEPHENSON development in moderation for the future strengths and it is when we work together we can harness and direct that growth to of our county. 3. Always remember who the that our community is at its most effective. continue making Hendricks County a place families want to be. tax payers are and how hard they work for these tax dollars, which should be spent Strength of the community: Hendricks wisely and effectively. County’s greatest strength is its current Priorities: Public Safety: 1. I believe that a untapped potential. The county is growing well-funded Sheriff department is critical Info: Facebook: Dave Wyeth for County by leaps and bounds and there is still to quality of life in Hendricks County. Council; Email: [email protected] so much energy that can be harnessed. This is important to maintaining good deputies, having a solid jail system, and May 1-13, 2016 6 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY State Senate District 24 for Avon Soccer Association, past president Strengths of the Community: I believe State Representative of Perry Meridian alumni association. that we are here to make the world a better place than when we came into the world. I District 35 H John Crane, (R) Strengths as a Leader: My leadership style believe that our community needs direction H R. Michael Young, is to develop consensus around a vision. from our leaders. The community wants and Professional/Personal People are more motivated to address needs to survive and grow. Incumbent, (R) background: I'm a lifelong a need if they had a hand in developing H Phil Webster, (D) Hoosier and the son of two the strategy to address that need. They Priorities: The better we are educated, the U.S. Army veterans who met will also be more effective in carrying out better the jobs and than we have less crime. CRANE during the Vietnam War. My their assigned task if they understand the It is that simple. We need common sense State Representative wife, Jean, and I have been importance of their role and how it fits in government. District 40 married for fourteen years and live in Avon with the greater project as a whole. with our four children. I am the founder and Info.: www.jimgrimesforstaterep.com; H Gregory E. Steuerwald, CEO of the Sagamore Leadership Initiative, Strength of the community: Hendricks Email: [email protected]; Incumbent, (R) which trains up next generation leaders. I'm County residents are extremely giving of Facebook-jimgrimesforstaterep also an adjunct professor at Grace College both their time and their resources. Their Twitter-staterep91 (Indianapolis), a newspaper columnist, generosity fuels a number of philanthropic Circuit Court Clerk and the Program Director of the Hoosier organizations such as Sheltering Wings, the H Debbie (DJ) Hoskins, Leadership Series. CANDIDATES RUNNING Hendricks County Community Foundation, Incumbent, (R) Relay for Life, Project A.N.G.E.L. and many UNOPPOSED Religious/Civic affiliations:Member and others to help the less fortunate. Our Teaching Leader at Kingsway Christian schools, churches, and youth sports leagues County Auditor Church and member of the Board of are driven by volunteer efforts that make County Commissioner Directors with the Indiana Family Institute H Nancy L. Marsh, Incumbent, (R) our community strong. District 2 Strengths as a Leader: Because leadership Priorities: My goals during a second term H Matthew D (Matt) Whetstone is ultimately about serving people, I are to raise expectations for students by – Incumbent, (R) try to use my leadership abilities of empowering teachers and returning local County Treasurer communication, teaching, and relational control of schools, adjust the property H Shawn M. Shelley, capacity to empower people toward tax system to encourage local units to Incumbent, (R) achieving their own God-given potential in cooperate with one another instead of County Commissioner life. compete, and to improve the identification District 3 and treatment of mental health by breaking County Coroner Strength of the community: We live in a H Phyllis A. Palmer down barriers between social service H Cheryl Teague-McClendon (D) community that values faith, family, and agencies and the criminal justice system. – Incumbent, (R) freedom--three essentials that provide the H Rick Morphew (D) necessary foundation for a more secure Info: Website: www.pete-miller.com; future for our children. E-mail: [email protected]; Facebook: www.facebook.com/senator.petemiller; Editor’s Note: Due to space constrains we have focused only on those opposed Priorities: My three priorities center around Twitter: www.twitter.com/sen_petemiller local races. The ICON is not responsible for candidates who did not follow leadership: Listen before you legislate. our request to submit information. Return local control to communities. Don't negotiate on non-negotiables. State House District 91 Info: www.votecrane.com; Phone: (317) 450-0866; Email: [email protected] H Jim Grimes, (R) Legion’s public grand opening set for May 7

H Pete Miller, Professional/Personal incumbent, (R) background: Sheriff Deputy, CEREMONY Small Business owner. Avon American Legion Professional/Personal Owned several businesses Post 145, 4812 E. Main St. background: I have lived GRIMES in my life, 10 real estate will hold its public grand in Hendricks County for companies. Dedicated my life MILLER opening beginning at noon, over twenty years, having to public service. Was a Purchasing mgr. at a Saturday, May 7. The event, settled in Avon in 1993 after Fortune 500 company. which will celebrate the graduating from Purdue University. In construction of the new 2005 I went to work for the administration Religious/Civic affiliations:Methodist, I go building, will feature state of Governor Mitch Daniels in the Office of to 2 churches, Calvary Lutheran and Mount and local dignitaries, an Management and Budget, and then was Pleasant. I belong to the Lions International, invocation, flag dedication, elected senator in 2012. Last year I moved Indiana Sheriff Association,Scottish Rite; etc. Special speaker ceremo- to Brownsburg, where I live with my wife have been president of Board of Realtors, nies will start at 2 p.m. Food and four children. I am currently employed president of a chamber of commerce, and entertainment will be as an IT Consultant for BCforward. President of Boys and Girls Club. provided all day. The Mark Reed & Andy Hall Band will Religious/Civic affiliations:Member of Strengths as a Leader: I listen to people. I perform at 7:30 p.m. For Christ Community Church (Presbyterian give the tools and guidance to allow people more information, go to Avon American Legion Post 145. Photo courtesy of Facebook Church in America), past board member of to succeed. avonlegion.org or call (317) Leadership Hendricks County, past registrar 837-7178. May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 7 COMMUNITY myICON.info

Rain doesn’t stop ground breaking for park

Despite rainy GROUNDBREAKING weather, Dan- ville commu- nity officials broke ground for the Jack Willard Register NOW! Community Park on April 21. The “Pocket Park” which will be built at the corner of Main and SHAMROCK Kentucky streets, adjacent to Danville Fire De- partment headquarters is being built through the fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of SUMMERTIME CAMPS Danville. To date, the club has raised $77,000 of Choose from 9 Different Weeks • 7:00 am – 6:00pm the $97,000 needed. The Town of Danville has contributed $10,000. The Park is expected to be Choose from 9 Different Camps completed by September. Willard was Danville’s St. Malachy Parish is excited to offer a new summer program for children ages Fire Chief. Coincidently, his son, Jack Jr. was in 4-12 and will focus on education, religion, outdoors and fun! The summer campers attendance. He was in town for the FDIC Inter- can choose from 9 different themed weeks with activities that will begin at 7:00 national Fire Fighter's Convention in Indianapo- am through 6:00 pm and snacks will be provided but a brown bag lunch will be lis. Jack Jr. is fire chief for Chena Goldstream Fire required. and Recue, Fairbanks, Alaska. He said naming the park after his father was • Week 1: Backyard Fun, May 31-June 3 • Week 6: Wacky Water Week, July 5-July 8 an honor. “It couldn’t have been better timing,” • Week 2: Arts Alive, June 6-June 10 • Week 7: Guess Who?, July 11-July 15 he said of the groundbreaking. • Week 3: Crazy Concoctions, • Week 8: All God’s Creatures June 13-June 17 Summer Safari, July 18-July 22 Jack Willard Jr. at Jack Willard Community Park • Week 4: The Great Outdoors, • Week 9: Happy Birthday!, groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Rick Myers June 20-June 24 July 25- July 29 • Week 5: All Sports of Fun, June 27-July 1

Visit online to register today! Two Hendricks County women http://www.stmalachy.org/schools selected 500 Festival Princesses

By Marty Spitz $1,000 scholarship. Princesses also are pro- PAGEANT Nina DeWitt of vided with once-in-a-life-time experiences, Stilesville and Made- including involvement with the 500 Festi- line Hayden of Plainfield have been selected val’s statewide community outreach pro- as two of this year’s 500 Festival Prin- grams, volunteering at 500 Festival cesses and will serve as ambassadors events and participating in various of the festival and Indiana in 2016. Indianapolis Motor Speedway func- DeWitt is a graduate of Browns- tions, including pre-race ceremonies burg High School and a junior at IU- and Victory Circle celebration for the PUI majoring in biology and Spanish. 100th running of the Indianapolis NOW ENROLLING! Hayden graduated from Plainfield 500. High School and is a junior at Purdue Nina DeWitt This year’s 500 Festival Princesses University majoring in speech lan- were selected from hundreds of ap- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN guage and hearing sciences. plicants based on their grade-point “Serving as a 500 Festival Princess average, communication skills and Inaugural School Year provides young women with count- commitment to service, leadership, less opportunities for leadership, net- scholarship and professionalism. August 2016 working and professional develop- One of the 33 Princesses will be ment,” said program spokeswoman selected as the 2016 500 Festival St. Malachy Catholic Pre-School Rachel Eckerle. “500 Festival Princess- Madeline Queen and will receive an additional Clovers, Ages 4 by February 1, 2017 es will participate in the program’s Hayden $1,500 scholarship. The queen will be personal and professional develop- crowned May 21 during the 500 Fes- PreK, Age 4 by August 1, 2016 ment initiative, which empowers partici- tival Breakfast at the Brickyard. pants to make a profound impact within To learn more about 500 Festival’s Call for information: (317) 852-2242 their community and Indiana.” events and volunteer opportunities, visit Each 500 Festival Princess will receive a 500festival.com. May 1-13, 2016 8 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY HC ICON News Quiz Pursuing his passion Corporal Steven Sentany left corporate America How well do you know your Hendricks County community? Test your current event knowledge each month with a little Q&A! to serve Brownsburg residents Life experiences What was your inspiration to Who was the winner In the recently released and working in the become a police officer? of the Hendricks annual report for the Town BEHIND 1 6 corporate world has I think like most people who enter this County Historical of Plainfield, how many acres THE BADGE given Corporal Steven profession it is always to fulfill a need to help Museum's Hendricks of parks are maintained by the Sentany a greater ap- others and to help those who cannot help County Dancing with the town? preciation for his job at the Brownsburg Po- themselves. After graduating from college, Stars fundraiser? lice Department. After graduating from col- I worked in corporate America for several ❏ A. 2,500 lege and working in the corporate world for years. I had always wanted to be a police of- ❏ A. Nic Quintana ❏ B. 470+ 10 years, Sentany knew he wanted more. ficer since I was a little kid. It wasn’t until later ❏ B. Jeremy Enz ❏ C. 30+ “I grew up watching my parents serve in in life that I decided it was time to pursue my ❏ C. Rick Myers ❏ D. 97 their careers and I always thought police passion for a career in law enforcement. I was ❏ D. Arthur Murray work was a noble profession where I could hired in 2004 by the Brownsburg Police De- Dance Studio in Avon How many Hendricks serve,” explained Sentany. partment. I truly enjoy my job and feel very County Council at-large 7 2004 was a big year for Corporal Sentany. fortunate to serve the citizens of Browns- Trak 36, the new seats are He was hired by the Brownsburg Police De- burg. remote-controlled race track, is up for grabs this 2 partment where he worked in the field doing now open at Avon Town Hall Park. November? on the job training. In 2005, he was sent to What has been one of your most Which of the following is a rule for the Police Academy and this past year was favorite moments on the job? participants? ❏ A. 1 promoted to corporal. Sentany is married There have been many great moments in ❏ B. 2 and has three children. He enjoys exercising, my law enforcement career. It is very difficult ❏ A. Only American-made vehicles are ❏ C. 3 especially crossfit. to name a favorite. So I will have to say that allowed on the track. ❏ D. Not enough. working with my fellow officers on a daily ❏ B. Follow all established rules for the What does your normal day consist of? basis is always filled with many favorite mo- four roundabouts installed on the Brownsburg On a normal day, I usually begin my work ments. My days are always so different … track. Town Council is considering an 8 day by marking on duty at 5:45 a.m. My day there are never two days that are alike. I work ❏ C. Speed limit: 39 mph. ordinance about lawn care that would consists of taking runs from our Hendricks alongside some of the best men and women ❏ D. No mobile phone use outlaw what? County Communications Center (police in law enforcement. while driving. dispatch). I get sent to take various types of ❏ A. Burned out cars or cars reports, accidents, lockouts, investigate sus- What aspect of the job do you By September, the B&O trail, which on cinder blocks picious people or situations, and business/ find most challenging? is getting an extension over White ❏ B. Bernie Sanders campaign signs 3 residential alarms. In addition, a large part I think one of the most challenging as- Lick Creek to County Road 500 E., will ❏ C. Garden gnomes and lawn jockeys of my job is being proactive in the commu- pects of my job is seeing people struggle. be called the… ❏ D. Dandelions nity. This consists of driving Whether it is an adult or child, it is always through neighbor- hard to see someone in a situation they can- ❏ A. Baltimore & Ohio Trail Which character will not be hoods, making traf- not get out of. As an officer, you always want ❏ B. Bacon & Onion Trail portrayed by a tribute artist at the 9 fic stops, doing to help people. That goes back to one of the ❏ C. Bulldog & Oriole Trail Mayberry in the Midwest festival? security checks at reasons most of us became police officers. ❏ D. Brownsburg & Avon Trail various business- ❏ A. Ernest T. Bass es, and getting What are your future goals? The U.S. Public Interest Research ❏ B. Andy Taylor out of my car and My professional goals are to always bet- Group Education Fund recently ❏ C. Floyd the Barber 4 meeting mem- ter myself as a well-rounded police officer. I released a report giving Indiana an A+ ❏ D. Aunt Bee bers of the com- do this by continually training and educat- in… munity. My work ing myself. I am a general instructor for the Kristin Drabyn was named the day usually ends Brownsburg Police Department. In addi- ❏ A. Government transparency University of Indianapolis' head 10 at 6 p.m. tion to general instruction, I also instruct in ❏ B. Hospitality industry women's basketball coach. What's her evasive vehicle operations, fire arms, and ❏ C. Agriculture Development tie to Hendricks County? vehicle stops. I am currently in the process of ❏ D. Bear baiting obtaining a certification as a Senior Instruc- ❏ A. Married to Joe Danville. tor through the Indiana Law Enforcement The Indianapolis Museum of Art ❏ B. Follows Avon,Danville, Academy (ILEA.) After completing my Senior (it's close to Hendricks County!) is Brownsburg and Plainfield on Twitter 5 Instructor certification, my ultimate goal opening a new exhibit on May 10. What ❏ C. Graduate of Avon High School is to become a Master Instructor. This is the new exhibit? ❏ D. Lives in Camby. would be a great accolade as there are only a handful of Master Instructors ❏ A. Miniature golf in the State of Indiana. ❏ B. Kidney beans and the resemblance to the human liver ❏ C. Chain saw art Compiled by Sherry Moodie ❏ D. A collection of original music sheets penned by famous Hoosier composers Compiled by Gus Pearcy Answers on Page 27 May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 9 COMMUNITY myICON.info 'Well, I’ll be' Brad and Christine Born prepare for the 3rd Annual Mayberry in the Midwest Festival

By Gus Pearcy serving, but it is the busiest weekend for COVER STORY If it weren't not only all Danville restaurants but other for Brad Born, merchants as well. there would be "We're hoping between the music and no Mayberry in the Midwest Festival. The the car shows and arts and crafts vendors, owner, along with his wife, Christine, of the (the festival) will continue on its own," Chris- Mayberry Cafe in Danville chose the theme tine said. "Mayberry, like our restaurant, for his restaurant on a lark 25 years ago this might be just a fun little hook that will get year. you here." "It's his favorite TV show," Christine said. It's difficult to count a mob, but Mayber- "He always wanted to live in Mayberry. ry served 1,000 customers each day of the That's the truth of it." festival which maxed out the 150-seat res- Add televisions run- taurant. Brad and Christine Born own the Mayberry Café. Christine co-chairs the Mayberry in the Midwest ning the Andy Griffith Again, this year, origi- Festival coming up later this month. Photo by Bus Pearcy Show continuously, a nal cast member Maggie themed menu offering Peterson Mancuso, who favorites of the show's "We're hoping played Charlene Darling Mayberry in the Midwest Entertainment alert characters, and a classic will be in attendance. Ford Galaxie repainted as between the music Also, Dixie Griffith, Andy The third annual Mayberry in the Mid- a police car and the rest Other events: and the car shows Griffith's daughter, will be west Festival is May 20-22 around the is history. on hand at the festival. Historic Courthouse Square in Danville. Five years ago, seri- and arts and Tribute artists will For more information or to purchase tick- • Everything kicks off at 11 a.m. Sat- ous talks began about crafts vendors, the swarm the historic court- ets, go to www.mayberryinthemidwest. urday with the parade, followed by a festival honoring the house square with rendi- com. a tribute artist show at noon on the small-town feel of Dan- (the festival) will tions of favorite charac- main stage. ville and its similar feel ters. There will be Barney, continue on its Here is a rundown of events… • The rest of the day will be filled with to the fictional Mayberry. Floyd, Goober, Gomer, games, Opie's World for kids, Tractor Three years ago, the first own… Mayberry, Ernest T. Bass, Howard Town, Squad Car Nationals, reruns of Mayberry in the Midwest like our restaurant, Sprague, Otis, and, of Ticketed events: the Andy Griffith Show at the Royal Festival kicked off with a course, Aunt Bee. and more throughout the day. rousing success. The first might be just a fun Last year's winner of VIP Meet & Greet – There will be a VIP festival was a moment the Aunt Bee Look-a-like Meet & Greet dinner 6-9 Friday evening • The Hendricks County Museum Brad will always remem- little hook that will Contest, Jeanette Kleiber at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds will have an expanded demonstra- ber. get you here." continues to represent and Conference Complex. The cost is $25 tions of arts and crafts including "I was working in the the festival on television per ticket. Buy a table of six for $300 and rug hooking, needle felting, basket kitchen, I put my head and will appear again this get a tribute artist at your table. weaving and more throughout the out and I saw the trol- ~ Christine Born year. festival. ley pull up and all these "She's a part of the Mayberry After Dark – This is a • There will be tribute artists roaming people get out," he re- show," Christine said. combo pub crawl and haunted walking the festival by the likes of Gomer, called, "And that gave me Undertakings of this tour with stops at Diesel's Sports Grille Goober, Floyd the Barber, Aunt Bee goosebumps." size are a study of coordination. The Borns and Pizza Paradise. The event runs from and many more. For Christine, she loves the parade. are particularly grateful for the Danville 7:30 to 10:30 Saturday evening starting • At 4 p.m., The VW Boys will entertain "Especially at the end, when the Danville Town Council, the Danville Public Works De- at the Royal Theater. There will be a stop with music and comedy on the main High School band is playing the Mayberry partment, and Rex and Sharon Dugan who at the Hendricks County Museum before stage on the Historic Courthouse song as they come up the street," she said. were the first year sponsors of the event, ending back at the Royal for the Phil Fox Square. "That was like being at a wedding. I was even though they were working on a deal to comedy show. Tickets are $30, which in- boo-hooing. It was sweet to see it all come sell the Chevrolet dealership in Avon. cludes the show. • One of the new events this year is together." Despite all the hoopla of the weekend, a celebrity basketball game at 6:30 Last year, fans from 22 states attended Brad says his favorite event is after the Phil Fox Comedy Show – Tickets for p.m. Saturday at Bosstic Gym. Levi the festival. weekend when all the tribute artists gather the Phil Fox Comedy Show alone are $20. Riggs, Travis Carroll, and Hendricks This year, the Mayberry in the Midwest at the Mayberry Cafe for some food. No cos- The show is at 9:30 Saturday evening at County Sheriff Brett Clark will play Festival is expecting an even larger turnout tumes, no acts, just friends gathering. the Royal Theater. Fox, who portrays Er- tribute artists in a rag-tag, hilarious and there are plenty of new events to enter- ………………………………………… nest T. Bass, will entertain with songs and game put on by the Danville Com- tain all. On the cover: David Browning and a fan at other stories. munity High School Honor Society. Christine hesitated bringing up the festi- the 2015 Mayberry in the Midwest Festival. val idea for years for fear it would look self- Photo by Rick Myers May 1-13, 2016 10 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY Something for all at Master Gardeners’ event There was ICONOGRAPHY something for Below, left: Kate Peterson, 6, Brownsburg holds a everyone at the peer plant for her mother, Karen, from Pepper Guy. “Gardening for All Ages,” presented by the Hendricks County Master Gardeners April 23 Below, right: Colin Anderson, 3, North Salem, is at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & enamored with a turnip. He is the son of Victoria Conference Complex. Those in attendance Anderson. could listen to education programs and MAY 20 • 21 • 22 shop – kids were entertained at a children’s Bottom: Joe Kaiser purchases Lamb’s Ear from the booth. The event’s premier sponsor was Hendricks County Garden Club. He made the trip On the Historic Hendricks Power Cooperative. For more in- from Orange County, Indiana. Downtown Danville formation about the Master Gardeners go to Courthouse Square www.hendricksgardeners.com.

Schedule of Events Friday, May 20th: 6-9 pm: Meet & Greet - Ticketed Event – $25 Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Special Guests Conference Complex ……………

Saturday, May 21st: Maggie Mancuso 11 am: Mayberry Themed Parade DaviD Browning 12 pm: Tribute Artist show 1-2 pm: Mayberry themed contests/games The vw Boys 2-3:30 pm: Music Acts Along with other 4 pm: VW Boys Show 6:30 pm: Basketball Game at Bosstic Gym, Tribute Artists Tribute Artists vs. Local celebrities David Browning 7:30 pm: Mayberry After Dark as “The Mayberry Deputy” - Ticketed Event Photos by 9:30 pm: Phil Fox Comedy Show Allan Newson as Floyd - Ticketed Event Eric Lowry as Mayor Pike Rick Myers Sunday, May 22nd: Jeff Branch Howard Sprague 11-12 pm: Lawn Mower Races in front of stage as 12 pm: Tribute Artist Show Phil Fox as Ernest-T 1-2 pm: Mayberry themed contests/games 2-3:30 pm: Musics acts Jeanette Kleiber as Aunt Bee 2-3 pm: Squad Car Nationals at Bob Mundy Briscoe Darling Government Center as 4 pm: VW Boys Show Kenneth Junkin as Otis Tim Pettigrew as Goober Michael Oliver as Gomer

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Available! Avon’s youth stay Whispering Field Estates active through AJAA By Ken Sebree The Avon Optimist Club was established in 1959 as a local chapter of Op- timist International. With the slogan “A Friend of Youth,” the Optimists are always looking for new programs which benefit the children of their com- munity. Although few Downsizing? At Woodstock, we nail the concept. written records from that period survive, it is report- We specialize in low maintenance, custom designed homes for main-level living with indoor/outdoor, ed that the Optimist Club open-concept floor plans that include jaw-dropping architectural detail... and all with your full input. established the first youth If this sounds like what you haven’t been able to find, we should baseball league in Avon Overview of AJAA land at 625 East and 100 South in Avon. Satellite imagery by TomTom ©2016 talk further. Call us at 317.506.3568 or just visit us online at in the early 1960s. By the WoodstockCustomHomes.com and see what we’ve created for spring of 1963, the Avon other clients who had unique ideas of their own, too. Junior Baseball Association was formed with a board that consisted mainly of parents of the young baseball players. Land was leased from the Muncy fam- ily to be developed into playing fields and the program continued to grow. In 1970, the name of the organization was changed to Avon Junior Athletic Association (AJAA) and incorporated as a not-for-profit entity with new by- laws which required board members to be selected each year from parents of the young athlete participants. Also in 1970, the AJAA purchased 8.26 acres of land near the intersection of HESSON COUNCIL county roads 625 East and 100 South to be developed into permanent sports fields. In 1974, the first phase of the existing concession building was con- RE-ELECT I am dedicated to maintaining the spirit of cooperation structed with mostly donated materials and volunteer labor. As the commu- within county government and with other government nity grew, adjacent parcels of land were added and additional improvements units in Hendricks County. My experience as a council were constructed. member has been valuable in helping make the best AJAA now offers 7 sports which serve 3200 children from age 4 to high use of the limited funds available to the county. I school seniors, and games are played not only at the main sports field but at will continue to assist efforts to attract additional various locations throughout Washington Township. employers in order to expand the tax base and keep In July of 2014, Amanda Babinec was hired by AJAA to become its first property taxes low. I will participate in the ongoing full time executive director. The budget of AJAA is supported by user fees; lobbing efforts for funding for expenses incurred due each young person pays about $100 to participate in sports programs. Also to mandates from the State. fundraisers and corporate sponsorships have become a significant source of By virtue of my years of experience on the council, I am revenue. Champion Chevrolet was recently added as a major donor and cor- a member of several bodies through which I have been porate sponsor. able to provide a greater voice for county government Without a doubt, the hard work and dedication of all the volunteer coach- in general and Hendricks County in particular. I am es, managers, and board members of the AJAA through recent decades have one of three elected county office-holders in the greatly contributed to the quality of life for families in Avon. state serving on the Indiana Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and have testified a REPUBLICAN number of times before General Assembly committees. Larry R. I have served on the Executive and the Legislative Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and resident of Hendricks County for well over committees of the Association of Indiana Counties, 40 years. Contact him at [email protected] or (317) 272-7800. HESSON where I currently serve as 2nd Vice-President and, if HENDRICKS COUNTY COUNCIL re-elected, will become President in the fall of 2017. EXPERIENCE COUNTS Paid for by the Candidate May 2016 Teacher of Mrs. Nolan by Leilani Moon the Month Van Buren Elementary, 1st grade

I want Mrs. Nolan to be teacher of the month because she gives us bunny money when we read extra minutes. We practice saving and spending our bunny money. We buy toys at the auction then bring them home. She tells us what birds are at the bird feeder outside our window. She helps us with math on one whole page, then expects us to do the next page on our own. She is a good teacher because she is nice to everybody and patient with our class. She even took us to her house for cookies and juice after going to the library. Mrs. Nolan is the best teacher!

From left, Mrs. Nolan, Chick-fil-A Cow, Leilani Moon, Michelle Gladstein and Andrew Schwarz.

Kids, send your name, address and telephone number, along with a 100-word summary of why your teacher should be honored as the Chick-Fil-A/Heat & Cool LLC/Hendricks County Icon Teacher of the Month, to teacher@myicon. info. The deadline for nominations for the June 2016 Teacher of the Month is May 13. Your teacher will receive special recognition plus your class will win a lunch party compliments of Chick-fil-A (Avon/Plainfield). Please take time to nominate a deserving teacher from Hendricks County.

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At right, photos of students in Mrs. Nolan’s first grade class at Van Buren Elementary enjoying a party provided by Chick-Fil-A!

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From the presi- By Rick Myers dential race, going negative seems to be By the time you read this, Deanna Hind- the only way to stop the Trump juggernaut. sley should have had enough time to soak The Ted Cruz and John Kasich campaigns in the success she helped to create with the have conspired to try to defeat Trump by second annual “Dancing with the Hendricks divvying up the rest of the electoral votes. County Stars” - a fundraiser for the Hen- Kasich has agreed to not campaign in Indi- dricks County Historical Museum held at ana, while Cruz is giving up a few western Serendipity, Plainfield on April 23. states. The idea is to limit the number of del- As one of the 12 participants, it was a fan- egates Trump can acquire so the Republican tastic experience for me. Thanks to the Ar- convention will be open and decided by the thur Murray Dance Center of Avon. If you've delegates. ever had the itch to take dance lessons, the Insult of height This may sound fine and harmless, but instructors there are great and full of ener- isn't it pooling their resources? Isn't it shar- gy. And, too, a huge thank-you to my dance By Dick Wolfsie That night when I got home, I asked my ing the wealth from their campaign war partner, Anna Fernandez. She was wonder- HUMOR Most people stop wife how tall she thought I was. "Well, let's chests? ful to work with and has a great future as a growing in their late see, when I'm in heels, I'm taller than you, Cruz is running an aggressive campaign dance instructor. teens or early 20s. and I'm 5' 7", so I guess I'd say you are 5' 8". running ads that basically say to defeat Great admiration for the other 11 par- I was stunned the other day to learn that And you're just about as adorable as can Trump you must vote for Cruz. Not voting ticipants. Congrats to dance winner Jeremy President Obama’s annual physical indicat- be." for Trump is enough, you must vote for Cruz Enz, of Avon, and his Arthur Murray dance ed he had grown over an inch since taking "But when we got married, I told you I in order to defeat the Donald. partner Lollie Henshilwood. What a splen- office. His doctor said there was no expla- was 5' 10". You should have said something, Locally, the races for the Indiana State- did job. nation for this. The Democrats said it was "I figured you just rounded it up from 5' house have been vicious. We understand But it's not about how well I did, it's about Obamacare. 7." You did the same thing with your math there was an ad that linked a candidate to how well the Historical Museum did. And Recently I went for a medical procedure. SATs. By the way, I also didn’t believe that President Obama, basically calling him an by all accounts with close to 400 people in While I was there, I was also weighed and 170 number you threw at me—not by a Obama lackey. attendance it did very well. At press times had my height measured. For almost 55 long shot. Why can't we have an informed elector- numbers were not solidified but using con- years, on my driver’s license, my passport “You think I lied about my weight?” ate? One who recognizes these stunts for servative math it has to be very good. and all medical questionnaires, I listed my- “Oh, I thought that was your IQ you were what they are and does his or her home- Yes, Hindsley, who sits on the museum’s self as 5' 10." bragging about.” work and votes for the candidate who has board of directors as president, should be The nurse reviewed the stats: "Blood The bottom line is I have to admit ei- the best qualifications and will tell you why dancing on Could Nine herself. She should pressure, 123 over 80; height 5' 8", and ther I’m a pathological liar and need some to vote for rather than against their oppo- because she has been instrumental in cre- weight 170. Very good, Mr. Wolfsie. Please expensive counseling or I am—and this is nent. ating a unique fundraiser unlike any in the step over here and… tough to admit—shrinking. It's going to de- In this issue, we have invited the candi- county. This was the second annual – and "Whoa! How tall did you say I was?" pend on which one is covered by Medicare. dates to submit their qualifications. Please she is already thinking about the next one. "That would be 5 feet, 8 inches—in your read pages 4-6 carefully and then vote for You won’t want to miss version 3. socks, which adds a little, of course." someone, not against someone else. "Look, first of all, I'm 5' 10". Okay, maybe 5' 9 ½," and second of all, these are expen- Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife Rick Myers is co-owner of Times-Leader of 33 years. Dick is usually in the basement Publications, LLC., publisher of Hendricks sive nylon socks, and very thin." trying to think up something funny to write. County ICON and Hendricks County Business "Whatever you say, Mr. Wolfsie. Please He can be reached at: [email protected]. Leader. Write him at [email protected]. grab one of the blue gowns off that hook on the door…if you can reach it."

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll share one with you… It is contrary "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." at a wedding. SOURCE: dumblaws.com ~ John Quincy Adams (American President) May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 15 VIEWS myICON.info READER'S VIEW Are politics really this ugly? Ok, I admit that I am an unabashed con- awaking of the greatness of our nation. servative, albeit a convert from the donkey How did we get here? How did we slide crowd of my earlier union days after my into this abyss? I will confess that I maybe time in the Navy. But I keep asking myself don’t have the answer to that. I do know if this really the way it has to be, Have we that we are in serious trouble if we can’t run reduced our most treasured freedom of self- any candidate who is capable, thoughtful, determination to this absurd circus we have experienced in life enough to qualify for any been living through for the past several political office and serve with honor. Is there months, on the road to possibly destroy- any honor left? ing approximately one-half of the political Have we allowed the “establishment,” infrastructure of the most successful and for the lack of a better word, to becomes shining example this world has ever seen so entrenched within the system that they and reducing it to a mud-slinging, ridiculous have become puppets to the system, only display of personal and family attacks, of the interested in their own survival within the most base kind of attacks on the integrity “establishment” and all the attendant perks of our founders government vision? Appar- and privileges that are now more important ently we have. than the will of the country. Apparently we Is there no hope here that we can return have. to the process with some modicum of re- While there are forces trying to reverse spect for our opponents who are certainly this, they seem to have a little in the way entitled to put their views in front of all us, of a voice, or at least they cannot be heard without the opposition resorting personal from all of the crap we hear daily. ridicule, demeaning assaults and the rheto- I won’t put forth a choice here, but when ric of the gutter. I certainly hope that we can we have nothing but school-boy petulance stop this madness, but I am dismayed by and personal attacks, name calling, refer- what I see. ences to physical attributes of any kind, the When major political figures – whether families of the candidates and a legal pro- they are new to the game, successful in life, cess for unaligned PAC’s to ruin a process, only in telling a story of the way it should be we are, in fact, in deep trouble. Everyone or they think they things should be – have likes to call on the likeness and memories of become subject to the ramifications of ill- Ronald Reagan, arguably the pre-eminent advised tweets, emails, Face Book blasts and example of a great American president. We on-line taunts, we slip down a very slippery dishonor his memory in the way we have slope into a form of kindergarten style mud- destroyed the process. slinging. I think it was Art Linkletter who Our give me more free this, free that, wrote, “The Most Important Lessons of Life I tax-and-spend mind set is about to destroy learned in Kindergarten” or something close us and I think even some on the liberal side to that. are beginning to see that, but we sure have We have gone from at least some modi- not done anything to bring respect to the cum of respect in the process of political process. Such a pity we have descended leadership selection to the very bottom of into this diatribe that has the potential to social discourse. If your plans, desires, and destroy America as we know it. programs to re-make the nation are worthy, detailed and deserving of attention and dis- Bud Green, 46168 VISIT VOTE.COOP cussion, then put them out in a cogent and defined manner for all to consider. All we TO LEARN HOW TO hear is promises of this and that, of a new Call Today! (317) 496-7177 BECOME A CO-OP VOTER. healingluv.com “Beat The Sugar Blues” Yes, we want your letters: Readers of the Hendricks County ICON are encouraged to send letters to the editor as Complimentary Workshop often as they wish. The stipulations are that Light and Life Free the letter is timely, focused (not more than Methodist Church 200 words) and verifiable. Please make May 18th, 2016 sure to provide your complete name and 6:30-7:30PM daytime and evening telephone contact Complimentary numbers. All letters are subject to Event Register by: text or email editing for brevity, clarity and grammar. for YOU! (317)496-7177 Please direct your correspondence to: [email protected]. [email protected] John, Jamestown Gloria, Danville

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John and Gloria grew up in a loud but loving home, surrounded by a close-knit family. After losing their dad at an early age to heart disease, they didn’t want history to repeat itself. They both took action to stop heart disease from impacting the next generation of their family. Now these fun and feisty siblings are feeling healthy and strong, and ready to be here for their kids and grandkids. Visit HENDRICKS.ORG/SCAN or call (317) 718-8500 to schedule a heart scan. May 1-13, 2016 18 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info HEALTH I’m not perfect How letting go But I’m getting better gives you more By Alyssa Johnson How do we break this cycle? By Karl Zimmer Everything we experience, our thoughts MOM'S I’m not perfect! 1. Accept that it’s unhealthy and needs LIFE'S Having worked in and material things in our lives are made Whew! I feel better get- to stop. many fields, I have up of energy. Energy never dies. When we THE WORD ting that off my chest! 2. Catch yourself playing the compari- CHOICES seen and learned much hang on to negative things, we prevent Sometimes I feel a lot of son game as quickly as possible in order to about organizations space for positive things. When you are pressure to seem like I’ve got it all togeth- choose a different thought pattern. and people. A common thread I have ex- thinking a negative thought, can you be er. My kids, my friends, and my clients are 3. Focus on what brings us real joy. Being perienced is that humans tend to hang on thinking of something positive at the same watching me. I know I’m sounding paranoid. critical of others doesn’t bring anyone joy. to things that are familiar, whether those time? The same holds true when you hang We look up to people. We play the com- I receive a much greater reward by looking things serve them, or not. on to something material that may be old, parison game. We ridiculously think as long for ways to bring a smile to someone’s face. That tendency manifests in many ways. whether a “favorite” or not. It doesn’t allow as we’re doing better than someone we Keep an eye out next time you see me. Do you have a “favorite” jacket, restaurant, for anything new. know, we must be doing ok. If your kid is screaming, I might just try to meal, or even a bad habit that you have As spring cleaning brings new life to our I’d hear some kid throwing a temper do something silly to distract the banshee. trouble letting go or eliminating from your homes and gardens, so it does for the body tantrum, look down at my little cherubs If you look like you’re having a bad day, I’ll life? Even thinking about letting it go may and mind. Do you have something old that and grin. I’d see some woman wearing a find some creative way to compliment you. cause you stress or tension in your body or might be a treasure for someone else? Look too tight skirt and smooth my pants down, And if you’re having a hard day with your mind. inside, too, for any thoughts or beliefs that feeling slimmer. I’d hear a couple argue and honey, I’ll probably say something to break Ever notice that we also tend to hang on may be preventing you from moving for- squeeze my husband’s hand a little tighter. the tension. to unpleasant memories or thoughts or be- ward. When you let go and close the door All of these made me feel better. Sure – I’m not perfect, but man I know liefs? Why? Sometimes we do that because on the past, you make room for the won- But I quickly realized I’m not perfect. A I’m getting better than I used to be! they are simply familiar or we don’t know drous and new! How cool is that? friend would brag about her exceptional how to let them go. Perhaps we are afraid children. Or I’m grumpy with my husband. that if we let go we won’t be able to learn Alyssa Johnson is a counselor and coach from them and that we may repeat them Karl Zimmer III is a Board Certified Hypnotist. Or I see a woman four dresses sizes smaller exclusively for women. Learn how she can help His practice, Zimmer Success Group (http://Z- than I am. you live the life you were created for by visiting later in life. We may even be afraid that Success.com), is in Plainfield. Information If you’re going to compare down, you’ll online at: VibrantlyLive.com or by calling nothing good will happen if we let go. So provided is for informational purposes only inevitably compare up! This brings home (317) 520-1476. how do we let go and make the most of our and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure the crushing truth. experience, moving forward? any condition or illness.

Myths of marriage By Sherry Strafford constantly criticized by his father. He re- Father’s Day 2016 RELATIONSHIPS Rediger, PhD called his high school basketball team win- “What advice or wisdom has your father shared with you All relationships ning sectionals; Todd was high scorer for that you believe will be most important to your future?” have stories, some the game. "All the way home, all dad could of mythological proportions. do was talk about the shots I missed," said ather’s Day is just one day out of 365 to show our fathers apprecia- Shelly and Todd were considering separa- Todd. "I was devastated." tion for raising us and helping to shape us into who we are today! tion. "I don't think either of us is happy any- Shelly and Todd had some difficult work Though we try our best to appreciate Dad the whole year round, more," said Todd. "Shelly feels like she's not to do. The wounds from childhood were we sometimes lose track of all he’s done for us. Take this Father’s Day as important. And I try. I feel like she's impor- surfacing in their relationship with a new F tant, but I never seem to get it right for her." an opportunity to show Dad how much you care with a genuine letter force – a mythological force – and threaten- from you, personally! I asked them to give me an example. "I ing to destroy their marriage. Though we know it’s difficult sharing all the wonderful things about told Todd I felt like he never has time for me It is important to ask ourselves what is the your father in just one page, we ask that entries do not exceed one page and I wanted him to plan an evening for us," story we are telling ourselves about our our- or 300 words. said Shelly. "I thought this would be an easy selves, our partner, our relationship. Identify Please include your name and home address on the letter as well. The way to feel like he was thinking about me." the myth and begin to look for exceptions. best entries will be selected and published in the June 18-30 issue of the "But what happened is I planned the It takes practice. Make a list of the times in Hendricks County ICON. The winning entry will receive a prize package. wrong evening," said Todd. your relationship that defy the myth. Look "He took me to a baseball game!" ex- for qualities that refute the myth. Intention- Deadline for submissions is May 31st claimed Shelly. "That's not thinking about ally craft a new myth that will strengthen Mail or drop off your entry to: ATTN: Father’s Day, HC ICON me!" your relationship rather than erode it. 7670 S. US 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227 "See," said Todd exhaling. "It's just never or email entries to: [email protected] right." Shelly grew up in a family with eight sib- lings. Her parents were working and had Submit Your little time or attention to give. She recalled Sherry Strafford Rediger, Ph.D. is the founder Entry Today! a Christmas when she received a Barbie and director of Strafford Institute of Family doll, though she was the one who wanted Therapy & Training and can be reached at (317) 839-1333, at SherryRediger.com, a chess set. She didn't want to be ungrate- [email protected]. ful, but she didn't feel anyone thought much about her specifically. Todd grew up May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 19 HEALTH myICON.info

Sports drinks: Good or bad? Moving Forward By Christina Summers ish with something tastier than water and WELLNESS During an hour-long the flavors may entice some people to drink Experts in Rehabilitation workout, replenish more. three to eight fluid ounces of water every 15 Disadvantages of sports drinks:Along Injury, stroke or surgery doesn’t have to be – 20 minutes, according to the American Col- with flavor of sports drinks comes sugar. debilitating. At Brownsburg Meadows and lege of Sports Medicine. Athletes typically do Some drinks contain as much sugar as a soft Countryside Meadows, we offer hope in the form this with either water or sports drinks. Does it drink. Studies have shown that sports drinks of Moving Forward Rehabilitation. With a full matter how you hydrate? can cause tooth decay on par with that of “Someone who is very active athletically sodas. range of physical, occupational and speech therapy may use sports drinks to replenish nutrients While the calories in sports drinks may programs, the goal of Moving Forward is to help back into their system, but someone who is provide a boost to the endurance athlete, Medicare, Managed Care people return home safely with the skills they need overweight or exercising casually might just they can be needless calories to the ca- and most supplemental be adding unnecessary calories by choosing sual consumer or someone exercising less to live life on their own terms. Our therapists are insurances accepted! a sports drink,” says Ty Loghmani, registered than 60 minutes. In particular, children are trained and committed to your success; caring Our specialists will assist you in dietitian at IU Health West. “It really depends discouraged from using sports drinks. The understanding benefits! people who really make the difference. on each person’s needs and goals.” American Academy of pediatrics suggests Advantages of sports drinks: Sports most children engaging in routine physical drinks contain carbohydrates, minerals and activity stick with water. electrolytes used to replenish what’s lost “We still recommend that adults drink 8-10 “Where caring peop le when you sweat and exert yourself during glasses of water each day,” says Loghmani. make the difference!” rigorous exercise. Drinking these beverages Whichever option you choose, drinking be- Countryside during workouts lasting longer than an hour fore and after exercise are also important fac- MEADOWS provides carbs for muscle fuel and electro- tors in maintaining proper hydration levels. lytes lost in sweat to maintain fluid balance 762 N. Dan Jones Rd. Avon, IN 46123 in the body, promote the uptake of fluid in Chris Summers is the Regional Public your intestines, and improve hydration. Relations & Digital Engagement Coordinator 317-495-7200 Flavored sports drinks tend to appeal to for the IU Health Suburban Indianapolis athletes looking for refreshment that tastes Region serving IU Health North, Saxony, Tipton & West hospitals. She can be reached good. Some people simply want to replen- by email at: [email protected].

Weight loss supplements? Sponsored by PARK SQUARE MANOR By Martha Rardin supplement industry is largely unregulated, 317-272-7300 • www.ParkSquareSeniorLiving.com in Avon Being overweight Ephedra is still found in weight loss supple- DIETARY has profound implica- ments. If you see Ephedra or Ma Huang on a tions on our health. As a label, do not purchase or use this product. result, many people in- Chromium… is an essential element and Hendricks County ICON’s terested in losing weight look for the “easy” is necessary for each of us to metabolize fats button. The cold, hard truth is that losing and carbohydrates. Chromium as a weight Greatest Generation weight is hard work and sustaining weight loss supplement is purported to improve loss is sometimes harder than the initial loss. the action of insulin, reduce food cravings Paul Sparks, 94 Weight loss supplements are so popular to and increase metabolic rate. You will see manufacture because they bring in big prof- this advertised as Chromium Picolinate. its. However, if users aren’t careful, they may Research has shown very small differences • Paul Sparks is a writer. He’s filled 25 With those family connections, Paul be spending hard earned money on weight in weight loss favoring chromium over pla- books about his life and his family. He followed in his father and brother’s loss products that are unsafe and don’t im- cebos. More studies are needed before this pays special attention to his beloved footsteps and worked at Allison for 35 pact weight loss. should be used as a valid and significant wife, Marie. Sparks turns 95 in two years. But then he turned to one of his Before we detail various weight loss weight loss supplement. Reducing 100 calo- months. favorite pastimes, building homes. supplements, their claims and effectiveness, ries a day would probably give you more I encourage all readers to examine their diet immediate and lasting weight loss effects • A native of Brownsburg, Sparks grew • He built several homes before retiring. to see the small town change into a and activity patterns. Usually, weight loss is compared to using chromium. • How does Sparks explain his long life? within our power if we better manage what ……………………………………………… bigger town. The addition of the newer we eat, the quantities we eat and increase Source: National Institutes of Health, Office of buildings and all the people that have • “Two things: I got good genes through the amount we move every day. Here are Dietary Supplements, http://ods.od.nih.gov moved into the community since he was my family,” he said. “And I had a great details on two specific supplements. born here in 1921. wife who took care of me for 68 years.” Ephedra Sinica (Ma Huang)… is an herb, but it has adverse health effects. People us- Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is Director • Sparks is one of nine kids. His father ing Ephedra often experience rapid heart of Nutrition and Dietetics for worked at Allison. So did his brother. rates and sometimes experience neurologic Hendricks Regional Health. and psychiatric consequences. These health NOMINATE someone in Hendricks County that we should recognize effects prompted the United States to ban as a “Greatest Generation ICON” • email: [email protected] Ephedra in 2004, but since the weight loss May 1-13, 2016 20 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info HEALTH

Above: More than 27,000 runners gather for this year’s Boston Marathon. Below: Tim Whicker displays his runner number. Submitted Photos

Above: Surrounded by family and friends, Gayle Towles (center) displays his award. Below: Gayle Towles Danville runner feels like ‘rock (left) is congratulated on his award by Jim Rosensteele, CICOA board chairman. Submitted Photos star’ at Boston Marathon

Compiled by Former coach honored ENDURANCE Marty Spitz Danville’s as Caregiver of the Year Tim Whicker started running about seven years ago. He would run after milking cows on the farm he owns By Marty Spitz with his brother and before his job HONOR A Brownsburg as owner of Electric Plus Inc. in Dan- man was honored ville. This spring, he ran his first Bos- as CICOA’s Caregiver of the year at the ton Marathon, an experience he said organization’s seventh annual Signa- is like no other race. ture Breakfast on April 21. The award And he’s run quite few: three honors a personal caregiver in central Monumental Marathons and three Indiana who models courage, sacrifice, 500 Mini-Marathons in Indianapolis. strength and creativity while caring for Whicker characterized his first another. Indy marathon as “tough.” He said Gayle Towles retired early as a bas- that he was really hurting the last ketball coach and teacher at Ben Da- five miles. vis to care for his wife, Donna, as she His next Monumental Marathon battled colon cancer. Towles rarely left went better, and he posted a time her side until the disease took her life good enough to qualify for Boston. in 1996. The trouble was, it came in Novem- Towles’ role as caregiver didn’t end ber and the sign-up deadline for there. Four years later, he remarried, Boston was September. Finally, 2016 and not long after, his wife, Kitty, was “I used to think the Lord put me here on was his year. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, thrust- Earth to coach and teach, but I think he had Despite his training and experi- ing Towles once again into the role of a full- a second thing in mind, and that was for me time caregiver, until her death on Jan. 16 ence in all these other races, Whicker thon,” Whicker said. “It’s their Indy 500. In to be a caregiver,” Towles said. after 15 years of marriage. found the Boston course challenging. With Indy, even if we don’t go to the race, we go “There are not enough words to describe his wife and parents looking on, he made to someone’s house to cook out and listen my dad as a caregiver,” wrote his daughter, it to the finish in 3 hours and 28 minutes, to the race on the radio. In Boston, they Free skin cancer Kelli Towles, community relations director but, he said, that was not as fast as he had cook out and go watch the race. for the Indiana Pacers, when nominating her hoped for. He began to struggle at about “Boston makes you feel like a rock star,” screenings dad for the Caregiver of the Year Award. “He mile 22. Whicker reported. “You run through all is a true role model for his family and all of “After I finished, if you’d asked me if I’d these small towns, and people line the road The Cancer Center those who have come in contact with him.” do it again, I’d have said no way. But now cheering us on, handing out oranges and at Indiana University Eventually, Kitty could no longer dress or SCREENING I’m back home and starting to feeling cocky bananas, popsicles and water to runners Health West Hospital, feed herself or even speak. When Gayle took again. I survived, and I think I’d like to do it and slapping high-fives with us as we go 1111 N. Ronald Rea- her out to dinner, diners often would com- again.” by. Multiply our Mini by five and you have gan Pkwy., Avon, is offering free skin cancer ment on his kindness, love and patience, He wants to post a time he’ll feel better Boston.” screenings on May 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. Ap- and many even paid for their dinners. He about. Besides, it was an exciting and fun The only drawback he noted was that pointments are required and space is lim- also took her to her hair salon, Pacers games experience. Bostonians also cheer for the New England ited. Call (317) 217-3627 or go to iuhealth. and church every Sunday. “Nothing compares to the Boston Mara- Patriots. org/west for more information. May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 21 myICON.info CLASSIFIEDS !!NOW HIRING!! Posted Job Title: Team Lead Job Category: Airport Retail Celebrate POSITION SUMMARY: Team Leaders at Paradies Lagardère provide assistance and support to the Management team in achieving the goals of providing First Class Service to the customers. Team Leaders work in collaboration with the sales team to ensure that the shops are running efficiently and on May daily task are completed from opening to closing to ensure optimal performance. 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Culinaria An Option Passing the torch in Indiana Frank’s Place Italian Restaurant By Josh Duke torchbearers on or before June 1. But let me tell you, VISIT HC We have all seen the opening we have a great group and it was difficult to narrow Frank’s Place opened in Danville in ceremonies of the Olympics where all of the worthy nominees to just 24. 1999. Owner Frank Russo immigrated to torchbearers walk In regards to those torchbearers, the United States in 1972 and began his career in the pizza business. or sometimes even jog in with the that brings up the first common mis- Type of Food: Known for their pizza and pasta, Franks Place has a menu Olympic torch before lighting the conception. While a torchbearer has which features continental dishes from all over Italy and a few favorite cauldron to signal the official start of to be with the torch at all times, vari- dishes from Frank's native island of Sicily are included as well. the Olympic Games. ous modes of transportation will be Food recommendations: Didn’t we say Frank is an Italian immigrant. Indiana will have something simi- used on that day. In fact, the torch Need we say more? lar this fall to celebrate our state’s will be in a vehicle more than it will birthday: a five-week Indiana Bicen- be on foot. But we do have some Reservations: Recommended on weekends. tennial Torch Relay. special plans when the torch will Hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m.; Fri - Sat: 10:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch slow down or even stop in Browns- Relay will begin Sept. 9 in Corydon burg, Avon, Danville and Plainfield. Address: 33 South Washington Street, Danville Phone: (317) 718-1146 and meander through all 92 coun- Web Address: www.franksplaceitalian.com ties. The torch will spend between 90 minutes and four hours in each county visiting two to five counties per day taking every Monday off. Where I Dine Hendricks County will host the torch from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, Rhonda Orem, Brownsburg Sept. 23. Please mark that day on your calendar and plan to be a part Where do you like to dine? So Italian in Brownsburg (in of this historic event. addition to many other places in Hendricks County!) The Local torchbearers will get the honor of carrying owner and staff are extremely friendly. No dressing up – the torch through our county. We were elated to re- Josh Duke is the Communications Manager for come as you are. In the summer, my husband and I like to have our meal ceive 130 local nominations for a total of 104 nomi- Visit Hendricks County. Contact him at outside in the relaxed, family atmosphere. In addition, the prices are nees in Hendricks County. [email protected] or (317) 718-8750. reasonable and the service is fast. A local torchbearer selection committee narrowed What do you like to eat there? The lasagna and thin crust pizza are my those 104 nominees down to 24 and also selected favorites. The lasagna noodles are very thin and the sauce is perfectly three alternates. The state will announce all the cooked. I just learned about the thin crust pizza when I had a slice and salad over lunch. Fast, fresh, and delicious. What do you like about this place? So Italian is a great place to unwind May 1: Verdi and Friends • May 7: Spring Fling Radio Control Festival • with family or friends and eat a nice meal without breaking the bank. EVENTS When: 3 p.m. | Where: Calvary When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Where: Avon Town Hall Park; United Methodist Church; 575 6570 E. Highway 36 Avon | Contact: (317) 272-0948 | So Italian is located at: 515 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112 W. Northfield Dr., Brownsburg | Website: avongov.org. Phone: (317) 858-4777 • www.soitalian.com Admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors, & $7 students | Hours: 11a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fridays, 10 p.m. Contact: Marsha Shilts (517) 403-8379. May 8: Chateau Thomas Winery Mother's Day Brunch • When 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m. | Where: May 6: Drive In Movie • When: Dusk | Where: Chateau Thomas Winery; 6291 Cambridge Way, Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg Plainfield | Contact: Kebra Fischer (317) 837-9463. Behind Bars | Admission: Free | Contact: Brownsburg Parks (317) Legends Pub & Grill 858-4172. May 14, 21, and 28: Danville Farmers Market • When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Where: Danville Courthouse Located: 1100 IN-267 Avon Ave. May 6: First Friday Cruise-In • When: 5 – 9 p.m. | Square; 1 Courthouse Square, Danville | Contact: Phone: (317) 272-9040 Where: Danville Courthouse Square; 1 Courthouse Beth Cherry (317) 745-0670. Hours: 11-3 a.m. Monday through Square, Danville| Contact: Laura Parker (317) 745- Saturday; 12 p.m.- 12 a.m. Sunday 3007 or [email protected] | Website: May 15: NateWalk 5k • When: noon | Where: Avon visitdowntowndanville.com. Town Hall Park; 6570 E. U.S. Hwy 36, Avon. "Back Stabber" May 7: Misty Eyes Spring Jamboree • When: May 17 • Skin Cancer Screenings | When: 5:30 – Ingredients and directions: Smirnoff 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |Where: Plainfield Bark Park; 7 p.m. | Where: Indiana University Health West Blueberry, Island Blue Pucker, splash Blue 1007 Longfellow Dr., Plainfield | Website: Hospital, 1111 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Avon | Curacao, Pineapple juice and a splash of sweet n mistyeyesjamboree.com. Cost: Free | Contact: (317) 217-3627 | Appointment sour served over ice and garnish with a slice of orange and lime. required. May 1-13, 2016 24 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info NIGHT & DAY

Stars shine on a great night for dancing

They could’ve danced all night! FUNDRAISER The stars shined at the Hendricks County Historical Museum’s Dancing with the Stars, Hendricks County version. Photos by Nicole Davis The fun and frivolity captured the imaginations of more than 300 and Gus Pearcy attendees. Here are just some of the highlights.

Debbie and Tony Perona, and Mike and Elizabeth Gilbert.

Marsha Drzakowski and The-Resa Lipsey. Jeff Binkley and Rhett Stuard.

Steve and Laura Eisenbarth. From left) Judge Dan Zielinski, Jack Clark, Patty Zielinski and Faith Toole.

From left, Ronda Elliott, Kristi Waddell and Meg Comer. From left, Shirley Hottman and Kelly and Steve Henshilwood. Peg Glover and Kyle Walls. May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 25 NIGHT & DAY myICON.info

Rick Myers and Anna Fernandez. Dancing with the Stars winners Nic Quintana shows off his tango skills with Katie Rout. Jeremy Enz and Lollie Henshilwood.

Deanna Hindsley, president of the Hendricks County Historical Museum.

Above: Ifen Donovan and Mark Adang win "Dip for the Night" award. Below: Nancy Johnson and Alex Skudrovskis.

Above: Jay Puckett, the Emcee. Left: Brad Dubois and Katie Rout. May 1-13, 2016 26 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info FAITH

Gianfagnas believe in Connection Pointe’s youth ministries

Marc Gianfagna and his family attend Con- current situations. Our children have had WHERE WE nection Pointe Christian Church in Browns- those very same experiences whether they WORSHIP burg. Marc is the principal at Cardinal Elemen- are worshiping with us in the center or with tary in Brownsburg and he and his wife, Angi, their peers. both coach at Westside Gymnastics. What is one meaningful event that has What is it about your place of worship that taken place at your place of worship? helps you grow spiritually? There are always so many events that The whole worship experience helps us grow spiritually, from the take place at Connection Pointe that I music to the message to the weekly communion to the people with don't know how to pick just one. The Great whom we worship. We cannot say that one of those items is more Banquet is an event that takes place at important than the other. It is very important for us to hear the the church each year. This event provides Lord's word as it was written and learn the application to our per- people with a weekend of quiet reflection sonal lives. Every week we leave Connection Pointe, we have had and a time to grow in their relationship with that experience. There is no doubt the church lives by the teachings Christ. in the Bible and the staff does an amazing job connecting God's word to our lives. Why would you recommend your place of worship to someone? What is it about your place of worship that helps you to feel We are fed every week when we attend connected to your spouse, children, parents or other family? the worship service at Connection Pointe. From left Angi, Kiara, Micaiah, Shane and Marc Gianfagnas. Submitted Photo First of all, we chose Connection Pointe as our church because Being grounded in God's word was the of the focus on family, especially our children. We needed a church most important part for us as a family and Connection Pointe where our children could connect with other Christians their own is one of the reasons we recommend our church to others. We also Christian Church age to worship with and grow in their faith. Additionally, the wor- recommend Connection Pointe to others because of the children's, 1800 N. Green Street, P.O. Box 667 ship lends itself to the whole family because the pastors do a great youth, teen, and young adult ministries it offers. Brownsburg, IN 46112 job speaking to all generations during the message… Angi and I (317) 852.2221 always leave with a takeaway or scripture that we can apply to our Compiled by Cathy Myers www.connectionpointe.org

Proud Supporters of the HCICON Love one another Teacher of the Month Program By Michael LeFebvre people to a right relationship with God, and DEVOTIONAL “This is the message he calls us to right relationships with "one that you have heard another." That is a high calling. from the beginning, In a culture that is being strained by po- Dedicated to providing fresh food, that we should love one another.” (1 John litical divisions, racial and religious tensions, 3:11, ESV) and other stresses and conflicts — now good nutrition and an assortment of healthful The Apostle John had a lot to say about as much as ever, the message needs to be menu options for children and adults. "love." His short letter—the First Epistle of heard. Christ's message for his disciples is John—mentions love more than any other to love God and to strengthen families and book in the New Testament. With one ex- communities with selfless love for "one an- ception. The Fourth Gospel—also written by other." John—is the only book in the New Testa- Random acts of care for strangers near ment that mentions "love" more than his and far is also very important. But "hit and first epistle. It is no wonder John has been run" deeds of love are a lot easier than sus- called, "The Apostle of Love." tained investments to nurture strong homes The Christian message to love is not an and communities. Let us pray for God's easy one to hear, however. As John tells us, grace to help us grow in Christlike sacrifice "This is the message..., that we should love to "love one another." 10791 E. U.S. Hwy. 36 • Avon, IN one another." This is a calling to relation- ships of Christlike love, not just loving ac- (317) 271-7760 tions. Michael LeFebvre is the pastor of Christ Church Reformed Presbyterian (online: ccrp. Avon www.Cfarestaurant.com/Avon We often hear mantras like "Pay it for- ward" and "Commit random acts of kind- church), holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies, and has authored several books. ness." Those are wonderful sentiments, as 2687 E. Main St. • Plainfield, IN far as they go. But true love is expressed in (317) 839-4886 commitment, not just nice deeds. The great- est act of love was, the Apostle tells us, the Plainfield www.Cfarestaurant.com/Plainfield sacrifice of Christ who "laid down his life for us" (1 John 3:16). Jesus came to restore May 1-13, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 27 LIFESTYLE myICON.info Spice up your taste buds Pet peeves in grammar By Charles R. Thomas, M.D. are spicy, peppery foods. I place spicy Spicy reds: varieties associated with By Jordan Fischer out quickly. WINE & DINE wines (a wine with Rhone, Spanish, and Italian areas. Spice fla- GRAMMAR GUY Question: Apostrophes do not make words plural aromas and/or vors detected in most of these wines are an- “Hi Jordan, (except when they do). I’ve written a previ- flavors that evoke ise, green bell pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, I have a few pet ous column about this, but a refresher is al- the impression of spice, pepper, or allspice) clove, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, marjoram, peeves about frequent grammar errors I ways useful. An apostrophe-“s” after a noun in several categories: herbal whites, spicy mint, nutmeg, black olive, oregano, black see and would love for you to clear them makes it possessive, not plural, in almost all whites, herbal reds, and spicy reds. pepper, white pepper, rosemary, and thyme. up for either me or the rest of the world. circumstances. A notable exception is mak- Herbal whites: Sauvignon Blanc and The food pairing here is more obvious: New Here they are. ing lowercase letters plural (i.e. “Mind your Seyval Blanc. Both herbal type wines with Orleans food, Thai food, Chinese, and good p’s and q’s”). 1. An apostrophe "s" after a last name. scents of green bell pepper, anise, cilantro, old barbeque. Cents get a dollar sign and a decimal OR a Example: "The Smith's are here. I don't coriander, cumin, fennel, mint, oregano, and Wine is a food, and wines are best en- cents sign. You could write $0.75, or 75¢, or know what the Smiths own that are here, tea leaves. joyed with food. There are tricks that can even, I suppose, 75 cents, and all would be but the suspense is killing me. Spicy white: Gewurztraminer and Tra- help to get the pairing correct. Use a wine equally correct. But .75¢ would suggest you are talking about fractions of a cent, which minette. Both demonstrate floral spices of that has inherent spiciness from the grape 2. A cents symbol after a price that has is probably best left to bankers and gas sta- allspice, anise, cinnamon, clove, coriander, itself. Select a wine that has some to mod- already been given the decimal point to tion price boards. On the whole, I’d recom- fennel, ginger, nutmeg, white and black erate sweetness as the sweetness will de- symbolize cents. Example: .69¢ (instead mend sticking with the dollar sign, since pepper, and herbal tea. Food pairings for flect excessive spice and make it tolerable. of $0.69). I don't know how you divide a most keyboards don’t even have a ¢-sign these spicy white wines include herbal Therefore, using your own gauge of sweet- penny into 69/100ths but I'd be willing to anymore. dishes mirroring the vegetal tones in those ness versus spice, you can choose the wine round up to a full penny when purchas- foods and spicy ethnic foods of the Orient, that will complement the food as well as to ing that pack of gum. India, Mexico, Caribbean, and Thailand. avoid horrors of excessive heat. When the Herbal reds: various Bordelais wines. dish is over-the-top hot, pair it with beer. Thanks for making grammar so fun! I love Cabernet Sauvignon is the spiciest. Spice reading your articles! (Marcy Vigren) flavors detected in Cabernet Sauvignon are Charles R. Thomas, M.D. owns Chateau Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for anise, green bell pepper, cinnamon, clove, Thomas Winery with locations in Plainfield, Answer: Thanks for writing in, and your The Hendricks County ICON. To ask Jordan a dill eucalyptus, fennel, marjoram, mint, nut- Fishers, Bloomington and Nashville. Contact grammar question, write him at him at [email protected]. kind words, Marcy. Normally I wouldn’t do [email protected]. meg, oregano, black pepper, rosemary, and several questions in one column, but these thyme. The mildly spicy red wines are also annoy me too, so I think we can knock them herbal in type. Foods that fit into this group OIL CHANGE $ 99 Specializing in 25 Marriage & Family Counseling Pennzoil Synthetic Blend WE OFFER NATURAL Lube • Oil • Filter Change ALTERNATIVES WITH TREATMENT $4999 Full Synthetic Oil Change & ALSO OFFER ESSENTIAL OILS Excludes shop supplies disposal fee, sales tax. 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AJAA raises $3,500 in first-ever Casino Night The Avon Junior Athletic Association held its SOCIETY REWIND first-ever Casino Night on April 15 at Prestwick Country Club. “The event was a huge success,” AJAA Executive Direct Amanda Babinec communicated via email. “People had a great time and we raised $3,500 to start our very first-ever scholarship program to help subsidize registration fees for those in need.” AJAA plans to hold the event next year, according to Babinec.

Photos by David Gansert Sarah and Larry Clark. Jennifer and Vincent Thurman.

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Tim and Christy Roberts, Mike and Jennifer Mills. Jennifer and Mike Alarie. Angie Lee and Kerry Tuttle.

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May Featured Property: Home Away from Home Cass & Company Salon is this months’s fea- and hair accessories. At holiday time is magical tured property. The owners designed the build- with the resident stylist/interior designer who ing with the concept of the comfort of home does all of the display designing. When its time while receiving pampering salon services. This to relax and get your hair shampooed you are over 5000 square foot building was designed taken to a separate room with the light dimmed by Nick Quintana of Sebree & Associates Ar- to maximize the experience. For your privacy, chitects in 2006. Cass & Company had been attached to the shampoo room is the color pro- in business for just 5 years when it was built. cessing room complete with a snack, beverage, From the beginning of planning, the owners and warm neck wrap. This separate room allows had three key points in mind for design….qual- the guest to process while their stylist attends to ity, adaptable floorplan for resale, and creating another guest. This system creates opportunity a space that is comfortable for the quest as well for more availability for appointments. as the staff. Last stop of the Cass & Company tour are the When you walk into Cass & Company you treatment rooms for massage and body waxing. are standing in the massive two story entry. Up They really have thought of everything to make above is a mezzanine that overlooks the salon you feel amazing! cutting floor and retail area. It sits directly about Cass & Company also hosts many differ- the rounded front desk on the front side and the ent events such as Wine and Canvas parties, color mixing bar on the other side. The “front VIP parties, Seasonal parties and Motivational of the house” is for guest retail purchases that Speakers. For more information call 317-272- range from products, jewelry, candles, makeup, 3770.

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Correlation: Oil and stocks?

By Jeff Binkley other than these dramatic triple-digit moves MONEY “Correlation, in the up and down on a daily and sometimes intra- MATTERS world of finance, is a day basis? statistical measure of What’s the astute investor to do? I suggest how two securities move in relation to each you keep your lines of communication with MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US other… used in advanced portfolio manage- your own trusted advisor(s) wide open. An- ment.” (Investopedia) other suggestion is that part of those discus- HENDRICKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Oil makes the world go ‘round, in multiple sions should be around the idea that if you ways other than powering the combustible- have not yet established a level of dry-pow- engine-based global economy. We use it to der (cash) in your portfolio that you feel good heat our homes, power our electricity plants about, then taking some profits into strength 22ND ANNUAL and as a base material – not a sole compo- may make a bit of sense. nent – in countless products. So why are “oil, [and] stocks at [their] Tightest Correlation in GOLF OUTING 26 Years?” (WSJ 1/25/2016) China. And fear. PRESTWICK Not fear of China per se but a rising fear COUNTRY CLUB, that as its economy, the most dynamic since AVON, IN our own back in the late 19th and early 20th 6.14.2016 centuries, begins to dramatically slow, is possibly heading toward a global re- cession. Rather than the VIX, oil has become the new “fear index.” As economic news comes out to bolster the idea that we’re headed for a global re- To register your team or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, cession, oil tanks. (Pardon the please call 317.268.6240 or visit www.hendrickscountycf.org. pun.) As news comes out to pooh-pooh the global recession idea, oil experiences a blowout. (Ditto the pun.) Wall Street trad- ers by their nature are simple- minded (not stupid by any stretch, but simple-minded) emotional and greedy lemmings. With compa- nies continuing to report unconvincing earnings amidst declining revenues, while a feckless FED provides no clear direc- tion as to future interest rates, those simple- Jeff Binkley is the Founder and Managing minded traders have glommed onto oil as an Director of Binkley Wealth Management ersatz crystal ball. Add to that short-sellers, Group. He can be reached at Jeff@ short squeezes, program trading and that thebinkleygroup.com or (317) 697-1618. aforementioned lemming mentality snow- balling, what else should we expect to see

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Christine enjoys Hendricks County's Christine Born 'strong sense of community'.

Christine & Brad Born own Mayberry Café in Danville. This year they celebrate 25 years as Which living person in Hendricks County do you most admire? Gosh the list would be Mayberry Café and are going into year 3 as significant players of “Mayberry In The Midwest” long! Gail Tharp jumps to mind today though for her dedication and perseverance to keep sponsored by the Downtown Danville Partnership. The festival has brought folks from the Hendricks County Museum operating on a wing and a prayer – literally. And she retains around Indiana and 22 other states to Danville to celebrate all things Mayberry with the All a spirit of goodwill in everything she touches. American Hometown values that Danville exemplifies so well. Here, learn more about our May ICON of the month, Christine Born: What is the quality you most like in a man? Kindness.

What do you consider your greatest virtue? Hmm. Does tenacity count? What is the quality you most like in a woman? Kindness. I am very devoted to people and causes I believe in. What is your greatest extravagance? Not much extravagance in my blood. What do you most deplore in others? That is a strong word I I’m the 11th of 13 children and it just doesn’t resonate with me. We learned wouldn’t want to ascribe to a person, but abuse or neglect of to give what we could to help one another. people or animals riles me to the core. What are your fears, phobias? Nothing overt that I know What do you like most about living in of. I don’t like spiders much, but internally I try to work Hendricks County? It is close to many through things, figuring it is the avoidance that leads to “city” things yet holds a strong sense of trouble. community or neighborliness in the smaller towns that brings folks together. What has been the happiest time of your life? Family times, everything else fades away. Watching our kids If you had to live elsewhere than in explore life, develop their gifts and individual quirks Hendricks County, where would it be? Still in is so fulfilling. And despite the labor intensiveness of Indy, but closer to more family. owning a restaurant, working day in and day out with my husband for 27 of our 28 years together creates a If you could begin life over, what would richness that is hard to sound bite. We opened our café you change? Spend more time one on on Friday the 13th and he’s been cracking me up with one with those dearest to me. Real in the his jokes the whole way. moment, enjoying-them time. Which talent would you most like to possess? I If money were no issue, how would would love to be able to play the piano or sing really you spend it? A Performing Arts Center well, but not happening this time around! for Hendricks County, Hendricks County Museum and Family Promise of Hendricks What do you most value in your friends? County are where my lottery winnings are Tolerance and compassion. I need lots of both earmarked! and those that offer it to me, help me grow exponentially. What makes you happiest? Seeing people smile with that smile that radiates from Which historical figure do you most identify their soul and sparkles in their eyes. It’s with? None, they are all way smarter than sourced differently for all of us, but a joyful me! I have thought it would be great to have a boomerang to see. I look for it in folks conversation with Carl Sagan, Plato or Mother Teresa – (family, friends, customers) every day. wide range I know!

What is your favorite vacation spot? What is your greatest regret? Oh, to have the wisdom of Anywhere with family, dogs, water, sun. old age in youth? Certainly I have regrets, but I also have a strong faith that the grand design is not without purpose What do you do with idle time? Ha, ha, ha! You and that humanity is evolving, spiraling towards eventual are kidding right? harmony, so do-overs might tamper with the necessary healing of things. I’ll sit tight, even if uncomfortable at What is it that makes you angry? Maybe dishonesty times. I have finally learned, though, that to give love is and meanness, both personally and professionally, that’s always the answer – no matter the problem … learning hard ground to build from. how to get there is the continuing lesson and I find no regrets there. What do you do to escape from reality? Music would be my muse, though not to escape What tenet do you live by? or evade, but to rejuvenate my soul. Try again tomorrow, to do better than today. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Family and my husband who is the most honest, hardworking, good humored person I’ve met. He’s always true to his word and tries to be fair and kind with everyone. I’m proud of the example he leads our family by. Compiled by Cathy Myers