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WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an ordinance to annex property on the northeast corner of N CR 625 and U.S. 136 on the west side of town. The council also approved the fiscal plan for the property in a resolution. The council also approved on first reading the ordinance to change the property’s zoning from general agriculture to residential.

WHAT IT MEANS: Developers are trying to get approval for a housing project on the property at N CR 625 E and U.S. 136. Last year, the council rejected a planned unit development by another applicant. This time, Silverthorne Homes wants to build 75 homes on the 41.5 acres. This would fall into the Residential 3 zoning category. Council members remarked on the improvement in the plan from the PUD. The annexation and rezoning are moving concurrently through the process to shorten the process to begin building. Assistant Town Manager Al Geans told the council that should the rezoning fail to gain approval, the annexation ordinance would be withdrawn. A public hearing will likely be scheduled for the next meeting.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a resolution for a utility connection fee discount for the Knez Properties, 4695 and 4745 E. Northfield Drive.

WHAT IT MEANS: K1ds Count is a pediatric therapy clinic facility headquartered in Brownsburg. The business has grown quickly and now has more than 200 clients. It is expanding operations at this address. Several council members noted the importance of the service to the area and how glad they were that it was here. ICONICbrief Fair board directors announce September annual meeting election The annual meeting of the Hendricks respective townships or district who County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Associa- are 18 or over and are interested in be- tion will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the ing nominated for these positions must 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center, submit their intentions in writing to the 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Hendricks County 4-H and Agricultural Attendees will elect directors to rep- Fair Association, 1900 E. Main St., P.O. resent specific geographic areas on the Box 7, Danville, IN 46122 or emailed to fair board. Directors will be elected from [email protected] by 4 p.m. the following townships and district for a Sept. 11. The letter should specify the three-year term: Brown, Liberty, Lincoln position requested for nomination. and Marion Townships and First Fair Dis- Questions can be directed to the associa- trict that includes the townships of Eel tion at (317) 718-6156. River, Marion, Clay and Franklin. All county residents 18 and older are Hendricks County residents in these eligible to cast a ballot Sept. 28. August 21, 2020 6 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Danville Town Council approves trail connection, housing development standards, street closures for film Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an ordinance to WHAT HAPPENED: Park superintendent Will Lacey was given The Danville Town Council met Aug. 5, rezone the Arbor Homes development Northwood Haven at approval for funding to finish trails throughout Ellis Park. in Danville Town Hall. The next meeting is 1269 E CR 100 N to a planned unit development (PUD). scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Town council meetings can be viewed on the town’s WHAT IT MEANS: The trails in Ellis Park do not connect and dead YouTube channel following the meeting. WHAT IT MEANS: PUD zoning institutes architectural and other end at streets with only two crosswalks. The cost of looping the provisions that were not designated under its previous residential trail system and the creation of more crosswalks is not expected to zoning. Arbor Homes will build single family dwellings on 311 acres. exceed $40,000. Single story homes require a minimum of 1,200 square feet and two- level homes 1,600. A maximum of 2.9 homes are allowable per acre BROWNSBURG on minimum lot sizes of 7,200 feet with a maximum of 392 homes. WHAT HAPPENED: A workshop was held at 6 p.m. before the main meeting for the council to discuss a request from TOWING Danville resident Christel Boe to change an ordinance that & SALES WHAT HAPPENED: Cort Howell, producer for the movie, “The prohibits residents from raising chickens within the town Mayberry Man,” requested and was granted road closures limits. 4698 N. CR 900 E. around and near the Courthouse Square the weekend of Sept. 4 for filming. The filming was originally scheduled Brownsburg, IN 46112 during the now canceled Mayberry in the Midwest festival. WHAT IT MEANS: Each council member expressed an opinion about allowing chickens within the town limits. Concerns were Experienced tow truck driver needed stated over the negative impact it might have on property values, Full Time and Part Time, good pay WHAT IT MEANS: Road closures around Danville Square will begin gardens, lawns and the community at large. After a lengthy at 9 p.m. Sept. 4. Throughout the Labor Day weekend, sections of discussion and an emotional plea from Boe, the council opted the Square will be closed to traffic and parking. On Sept. 7 some side not to move on changing the ordinance. The council is open to Call today. 317-652-5055 streets will be closed at various times to accommodate the filming of considering compromises, such as an acreage requirement. a simulated parade throughout the neighborhood and Square.

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© Ascension 2020. All rights reserved. August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 7 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Hendricks County public schools discuss COVID-19 protocols By Lindsay Doty positive for COVID-19. For privacy reasons, details of individuals who test posi- The common protocol includes communication via email tive for COVID-19 are not shared. During the first full week of in-person classes, Andrea Ver- or phone call. When a positive COVID-19 case is reported Each district has been working with their team to keep meulen got a call from Brownsburg High School notifying to the district by the health department, students and staff things transparent during an uncertain time. her that her son, a freshman, was exposed to COVID-19 on who share a building with the individual are contacted. “We have contact tracing teams in place in each school. the first day of school. Those who had close contact with the individual are con- Working with county health officials, we are able to deter- She was told a student in his class had tested positive for tacted in a separate set of communications via phone call or mine who has been a close contact to a confirmed positive the virus and anyone with close contact was asked to stay email with the next steps. case very quickly, usually in less than an hour,” said Sabrina home. “Close contact is defined as contact within six feet for 15 Kapp, Plainfield Community School Corporation director of “I was initially notified by phone, the assistant principal, minutes or more,” said Vicki Murphy, coordinator of commu- communications. “When we learn of a positive case within as I recall. Very soon after, there was a follow-up email with nications for BCSC. a school, we notify the staff and families of that school. Cur- additional information from the Hendrick’s County Health In the Avon Community School Corporation, a district of rently, close contacts are quarantined for 14 days from the Department,” said Vermeulen. around 10,000 students and the first to return to in-person onset of symptoms of the individual who has tested posi- “The information included the last date of exposure and instruction on July 29, the communication protocol has al- tive. when he could return to school. Within the next 24 hours, I ready been put to much use. “There is no magic threshold before we would transition received the first call from the ISDH (Indiana State Depart- As of the print time, the district has had at least one posi- a class, grade level or school to remote learning. Our deci- ment of Health) contact tracing people,” Vermeulen said. tive case reported at Pine Tree Elementary, Avon Intermedi- sions are made with guidance from health officials and will “Even though I knew it was inevitable that there would be ate School West, Avon Intermediate School East, and several depend on each scenario,” said Kapp. cases, it brought the reality home. It is, honestly, scary.” cases at Avon High School. All six Hendricks County public schools agreed to a set of She describes the communication as prompt, but she still “Families are notified via email or a phone call,” said ACSC guidelines with the health department for in-person classes, had questions that couldn’t be answered. spokesperson Stacey Moore. “The individual who tested including required masks for students and staff and en- “I didn’t ask many questions during the initial phone call positive may return to school upon the direction of county hanced cleaning procedures. because I knew they wouldn’t tell me much. I did ask how health officials. Contact the Hendricks County Health De- While many parents who chose to send students back to many kids were being sent home. He wouldn’t tell me, just partment with health-related questions.” in-person instruction knew these phone calls would come, that it was ‘not a short list,’ she said. Due to the new cases at the high school, ACSC leaders de- many hoped it would be further in the school year. Similar to all the public schools in Hendricks County re- cided to temporarily switch Avon High School to e-Learning The Indiana State Department of Health is working with turning to in-person instruction, the Brownsburg Commu- on Aug. 11. A notice was sent out to district families and local health departments to give districts help with contract nity School Corporation is following the guidance of the posted to the ACSC website. Avon High School is expected tracing but does not make information public due to pri- Hendricks County Health Department on how to respond to return to classes on Aug. 31. vacy issues. and inform families when a student or staff member tests August 21, 2020 8 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COVER STORY

Brownsburg’s John Michael Stafford uses theological knowledge, military background to write Christian books

By Stephanie Dolan Writers have a special ability to tap into readers’ imagina- tions and transport them to another time or place. Browns- burg’s John Michael Stafford acts as one of these literary travel agents. Having previously published a thriller, “Between the Walls of Time,” Stafford, who goes by Michael, has recently released a new book, “Oblivion’s Reach,” part of a Christian fiction three-book series. Co-authored with Don Gladden, the book has turned out to be the beginning of a trilogy that has become a kind of prequel to the famous 1990s “Left Behind” series. The partnership started at a 50th class reunion for Wash- ington University in St. Louis where Stafford played basket- ball and football. “A couple of months later he called and said he had a small book he’d like me to look at,” Stafford said. “It was ter- rible, but he’s a beautiful guy. I called him and said I would not rewrite his book, that I wasn’t interested in Christian fic- tion.” It turned out Stafford ultimately couldn’t say no to the challenge, flushing out the main characters and creating new ones, landing on his fourth and fifth drafts by last Sep- tember. “I’d built the main character’s identity,” he said. “I built out how people lose their faith, how many of us agonize over that loss of faith and maybe some of us get it back and some don’t.” He also broadened Gladden’s ideas about angels living among people on Earth.” Author John Michael Stafford of Brownsburg co-wrote a Christian fiction novel, the first of a trilogy, with college classmate Don Gladden. The book “Oblivion’s Reach” is an expanded version of a book called “Oblivion’s Reach” is available on his website. Wider distribution is planned for bookstores. (Photos by Eric Pritchett) “Jones’ Corner,” written a decade ago. The readers who saw it enjoyed the book, but Gladden’s first work didn’t get trac- the work he does today. “He’s a very talented writer,” Koechel said. “I think the tion for widespread distribution or recognition. “I got to see all kinds of people,” he said. “Ernest Heming- story, ‘Oblivion’s Reach,’ is extremely interesting. We’re im- “I always thought there was more to the story than what I way said write what you know. He knew women, war and pressed with the work and expect him to do great things.” had,” Gladden said. “When I ran across Mike again, I was just fishing. That’s what he wrote about. What does Michael Staf- Koechel and Peterson have published in the Christian getting ready to rewrite ‘Jones’ Corner.’” ford know? I know war.” book industry for more than 30 years, Peterson said. Other The partnership with Stafford turned into a successful col- After getting discharged from the Army, Stafford worked titles include “The Late, Great Planet Earth” and four-color laboration. as an investment banker for 20 years and also installed bas- Bibles. “We both did the rewrite,” he said. “He had some ideas, ketball goals and owned a party rental business. “Michael Stafford’s book is the most unique viewpoint as and I had some ideas, and we would bounce them off of Meanwhile he never gave up wanting to be an author. it relates to the study of end times,” Peterson said. “’Oblivi- each other. We both added to the story.” Stafford recommends everyone should continue to make on’s Reach’ really delves into the realm of the fallen angels They didn’t intend for the book to come out as a prequel contacts and learn new information. After all, it took him and the war that they’ve not only made against God but to the “Left Behind” series. seven years to find a publisher for his first book, “Between against God’s creation, man. That’s what makes it so unique. “After other people looked at it and evaluated it, we saw the Walls of Time,” before landing Koechel Peterson Associ- He talks about the angels and their game plan.” that it was the perfect set up to the ‘Left Behind’ series,” ates in Minneapolis as an agent. That house also published Stafford’s extraordinary grasp of theology makes the Stafford said. the works of Billy Graham, Joyce Meyers, Max Lucado and book unique, Peterson said. Stafford was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1969 and be- Jerry Jenkins who wrote the “Left Behind” series. “It’s not just another ‘Left Behind’-type book,” he said. came a U.S. Army Ranger. His combat experience lent a true “Do something you like. If you don’t like it, make a “It has a uniqueness and merit of its own that if it finds its sense of reality to the story, Gladden said. change,” Stafford said. “The most satisfying thing that hap- audience will do as well as ‘Left Behind’ because of the time “I didn’t serve at that time and didn’t have that under pened to me in my lifetime was becoming successful at we’re living in.” my belt, so to speak,” Gladden said. “His background really something I love to do and have a talent for.” A grasp of the material is important, but that only means brought a lot to the story.” His agents David Koechel and John Peterson believe in What Stafford learned in combat has been priceless for Stafford’s talent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 9 COVER STORY myhcicon.com

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“Oblivion’s Reach” by John Michael Stafford and Don Gladden takes readers into the realm of fallen angels and the war they made against God and man. communityy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 accomplished that.” Stafford wants his book to be on the so much until the combination of imagina- shelves by next spring in major retailers tion and a talent for writing come together. across the country. Right now, readers can www.CumberlandTrace.us In another of Stafford’s works, Lt. Col. Fred find it on his website. Spaulding, a decorated Army Ranger, wrote “I’m headed in the right direction,” he the forward for the revised version of “Be- said. “These are first class mysteries. I Take our free assessment at cardon.us/Icon tween the Walls of Time” about a man who learned to write, and I’ve perfected my craft forms a major third party in America called to a degree now that there is a big organiza- ASSISTED LIVING • REHABILITATION • LONG TERM CARE • MEMORY SUPPORT The Front. tion called Goodreads.com.” “They are the unbought,” Stafford said. Search for “Oblivion’s Reach” on the site, “It’s not about the money, and they can’t and nearly 1,300 people in a week tried to be influenced. We live in a society that’s all purchase the book. We Make It. about the money.” “That’s not John Grisham, but it’s good,” TM He believes the story is a good read for said Stafford. “We’re getting ready to market You Bake It. anyone today. the hell out of these two books.” “A good writer sucks you in so you want to read the next page and keeps you want- ON THE COVER: John Michael Stafford uses his war ing to read the next page after that,” Peter- experience and theological knowledge to pen his ALL ONLINE son said. “I think that Michael Stafford has novels. (Photo by Eric Pritchett) ORDERS OF $20 OR MORE Getting to know John Michael Stafford GET 25% OFF. Website: johnmichaelstafford.com. Purchase his two books “Oblivion’s Reach” and “Between Enter code: HOME25 the Walls of Time.” Claim discount by entering Town of residence: Brownsburg the code at checkout at papamurphys.com. Family: Wife, Susan Do you have a bucket list trip? I’d love to see the great pyramids and the Fertile Crescent, but I don’t like to fly anymore. I’ve been in a plane that went down, and I’ve been on one that hit the ground. Plus I was in a war. I’m not a big flyer. There’s not a lot of places I don’t we’re want to go. I want to see Walden Pond. I want to go see where Seabiscuit is buried. Visit our area Who is your favorite author? The guy who wrote “Lonesome Dove,” Larry McMurtry, and open! Michael Connelly. I’ve read a lot of books. I’m a big fan of Wilbur Smith and Laura Hillen- locations Today! brand. She wrote “Seabiscuit.” Avon • 317-271-6200 What do you do to relax? I walk my dog. I golf. I ride my bicycle. Susie and I take trips. 10728 E. US Hwy 36, Avon, 46123 Who or what inspires you? I want to get to that place with myself, where I’m satisfied with Plainfield • 317-839-4466 what I’ve done. I had a lot of goals that I did not reach in life. The reason I didn’t reach them 1810 E. Main St., Plainfield, 46168 was because I didn’t try hard enough. 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He A funeral service was held on Tuesday, loved Jesus and was hap- Aug.18 at New Palestine United Methodist piest when playing games Church. with his family, whether it Trout’s family invited friends to watch Lo- was chess with dad or the gan’s service through Facebook Live on the latest Xbox game. Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory Facebook The exact cause of The BHS football team will honor Trout this season with stickers on their page. death is still pending. helmets that reads, Love for Logan Trout. (Photo provided by Brownsburg Trout died on Aug. 10 after he experi- The district does not Athletics) enced a medical emergency and collapsed publicly comment on student deaths. hashtag include this from the BHS choir: during cross country practice, according (Photo provided by Erlewein Mortuary) “Logan was a good kid and the Trouts are #BHSChoir is forever grateful to have heard to an email sent to parents by Brownsburg good people! My kids are devastated and High School principal Bret Daghe. shared by some parents. your voice and seen your kind heart. I’m just heartbroken...it’s so very sad,” said “He will always be remembered as a kind, Coaches and trainers supplied emergency Trout was a junior at Brownsburg High Kelly Ivic who has two children who were care before first responders took over. Trout School and an active member of the cross genuine and sweet kid,” posted bhss2022. close with Trout. “He always accepted everyone.” was taken to the hospital where he passed country team and Brownsburg High School Some social media posts left with the away, according to the email that was Choir, The Blend.

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By Mark Ambrogi Point In Middleway, W. Va. There are two races Aug. 22 and one Aug. 23. It might be assumed Jackson Lee got his Jackson, who competes for the Rice Race start in racing because of his father Kevin team, has a little bit of experience as he ran Lee’s broadcast racing career. his F1600 debut at the track in 2019. Yet, it actually came from his mother Sta- “It’s definitely been a big learning curve cey Lee’s side of the family. from Lucas Oil School of Racing. While I was “They all ran midgets and sprint cars,” able to learn a lot about driving a car and Jackson said. “That’s where I got my passion how to get faster on my own, I didn’t get from racing going out to my cousin’s (Sam that experience of communicating with Imel) races.” an engineer trying to make the car drive The Avon High School senior started rac- perfect and exactly how I want it,” he said. ing quarter midgets when he was 8 years “That’s the biggest reason I chose to do old. He switched to go-karts when he was F1600 instead of going into USF2000 is I 12 and now has made the next step. Lee has wanted to get that experience working with won two races and finished second twice a team in cars I was already sort of familiar in the F1600 series. He is fourth in the point with, rather than jumping into a car with standings halfway through the season. downforce and a little more power.” “You get to drop your three worst races, Jackson hopes to find funding for testing so with that he is effectively second,” said in USF2000 this year. Kevin Lee, who is a racing reporter for NBC “If I can get a feel for those cars early, I Sports. feel I have a chance to be competitive next Jackson is on path to advance to USF2000 year,” he said. series, which is the first step on the official Jackson’s ultimate goal is to drive in the Road to Indy with IndyCar. IndyCar Series. He became convinced he While his father has broadcast duties had a shot when he finished fourth in the with the Indianapolis 500 the same week- Lucas Oil Karts to Cars Shootout in Sebring, end, Jackson will race Aug. 22-23 at Summit Fla., in late 2018. August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 13 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONICbriefs Brownsburg firefighter makes Governor appoints Hendricks County residents to Indiana “Jimmy Kimmel Live” appearance Behavioral Health Commission Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed 19 residents to vari- physician with Emergency Medicine Specialists in ous state boards and commissions, including two Danville, have both been named to the Indiana Be- from Hendricks County. havioral Health Commission. Chase Lyday, Avon Community School Corpora- They will serve through Dec. 31, 2022. tion police chief, and Jim Nossett of Brownsburg, a

Hendricks Power Cooperative members elect new board member Board of Directors’ election voting took place at the manager, encompassing 140 stores in Indiana and 84th annual meeting of Hendricks Power Coopera- surrounding states. Actor Rob Lowe talks to Brownsburg firefighter Kevin Byron about his tive July 23. Board incumbents Hal Truax (Area 4) and “I am honored by the outcome of the election and battle with COVID-19 on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Aug. 12. (Photo by Gretchen Keith Cooper (Area 6) were reelected. David Thomas look forward to serving on the board and represent- Becker) was elected to serve for the position in Area 5, rep- ing the members of the Hendricks Power Coopera- resenting Marion Township in Hendricks County and tive,” said Thomas. Brownsburg Fire Territory firefighter Kevin Byron appeared Jackson Township in Putnam County. “David will be a great asset to our board of direc- on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Aug. 12 with host Rob Lowe. Byron Thomas is a lifelong Hendricks County resident and tors,” said Don Stinson, board president. “His business fought COVID-19 and was near death and has since returned Cascade High School graduate. He and his wife reside management and customer service background will to work. He spoke with Lowe about his fight and recovery and in the New Winchester area and have been Hendricks be extremely beneficial to help make informed coop- also got to meet one of his favorite actors Nathan Fillion via Power Cooperative members for more than 35 years. erative decisions.” video chat. Fillion donated swag to Byron, his family and fellow He recently retired after 42 years of service to firefighters from the show “The Rookie” that he performs on Kroger, most recently as a division retail operations and also matched a $10,000 donation from wellness websites forhims.com and forhers.com.

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ICONIC Athlete of the Week STEPPING IT UP Alivia Gustrowsky will Gustrowsky recently did a Q&A with ICON: Q: Last season’s Brownsburg team that made it to help set tone as one of semistate was led by seniors Brooke Dixon and Emma Cougill. How much did training and competing with Brownsburg’s top runners them benefit you going into this season? By Mike Beas A: It benefited me a ton. They taught me a lot about leadership, so I’m grateful for the example they set. They A touch of irony is attached to whatever success the are both hard workers who supported everyone on the Brownsburg girls cross country program achieves this team regardless of their talent level or position on the season. team. Senior Alivia Gustrowsky, whose personality leans in Q: Do you like the pressure that goes along with the direction of sunbeams and cloudless skies, prefers to being your team’s No. 1 runner? train and even compete in less-than-ideal conditions. High A: It’s kind of exciting. It’s fun because it winds? A brisk sideways rain? Either way, she takes the gives me the opportunity to encourage expression “glass-half-full” to new limits. other people. I’m enjoying it. “It’s every day, and she’s not faking it,” said Bulldogs coach Q: The COVID-19 pandemic affected Craig Beckner, laughing. “Where Alivia is at with her running everyone’s training, particularly has taken her four years of hard work, and I think her this past spring. How hard was it positive attitude is a lot of that. She has really grown into a to get your miles in while staying leadership role these past couple of seasons. motivated? “Alivia is as good of a team leader as she is a runner, and A: Honestly, having to run alone we’ve definitely benefited from that.” really helped me discover my Gustrowsky was Brownsburg’s No. 3 runner last season. limits. It forced me to find out She’s expected to be near the top of the lineup again when how my body worked and the Bulldogs start the season at the Noblesville Hokum what motivated me. It was Karem on Aug. 29. Gustrowsky is one of four seniors on the good for destressing, and I Bulldogs’ roster, the others being Katherine Blanton, Abby enjoyed it a lot, obviously. Lynch and Isabella Maihofer. Lynch, who ran cross country and played soccer as a freshman, has focused on the latter sport the past two years. She’s doing both again this season before going on to the University of Illinois where she’ll be part of the women’s cross country and track squads. With spring sports canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gustrowsky wasn’t able to run track. As a junior cross country athlete, she placed 10th at the Brownsburg sectional in a time of 19:53.0 and was 17th a Brownsburg senior Alivia Gustrowsky week later at the Ben Davis regional in 19:34.3. leads the girls cross country team with a An outstanding student with a 4.4 grade-point average, smile on her face from one of the top spots Gustrowsky hasn’t decided where she’ll attend college. on the Bulldogs’ roster. (Photo by Eric Pritchett) She is considering majoring in either computer science or sustainable agriculture.

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Es 4 ta 97 blis 9, 1 hed February 1 For more than seven decades, members of St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Danville have 804 E Main St. • Brownsburg worshiped and served the community. (photo by Eric Pritchett) Buy one dozen get For nearly 75 years St. Augustine Episcopal Church has held a 3 FREE Donuts ministry in Danville One coupon per customer. Coupon has no value. Expires 8/31/20. By Ken Sebree college. The college closed in 1952, but the church continued to thrive as a mis- With roots tracing back to England, sion. after almost 75 years St. Augustine Epis- Eventually the congregation pur- copal Church in Danville is stronger and chased a house on East Clinton Street more relevant than ever with Sunday to use as a church, and Bill Cassidy be- morning worship, children’s Sunday came St. Augustine’s first priest. In 1955, school, focus groups, Sunday morning a generous Danville family donated coffee and fellowship and more. two acres of land along North Washing- The Episcopal church in America has ton Street as a building site for a new its origins in the Church of England. Its church. close link with the British crown led to The following year St. Augustine re- its recognition of independence in the ceived its first full time priest, the Rev. 1780s. During the 19th and early 20th Reese Thornton. In the summer of 1957, centuries the Episcopal church was Craine officiated at a groundbreaking characterized by a disproportionately ceremony for the new church build- large number of high-status Ameri- HOW IS COVID-19 AFFECTING ing, and that December the congrega- cans as well as English emigrants. For tion celebrated holy communion in the example, more than a quarter of all U.S. newly-constructed church. YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS? presidents have been episcopalian. Throughout the years, the Episcopal Episcopalians struggled during the church has become inclusive for those period leading up to and including the who may not have felt welcomed by Revolutionary War with England. At some other denominations. Let us help you navigate these uncertain times. the end of the war, many colonists who It is easy to believe that St. Augustine remained loyal returned to England or Church will continue to minister to the Stay up to date on the latest information regarding the coronavirus’ impact on migrated to Canada. spiritual needs of Danville for another you and your business by visiting the COVID-19 Resources page on our website. During this time the North American 75 years and beyond. The challenges are changing each day, and Somerset is committed to keeping episcopal church became truly indepen- you informed. Contact us today to connect with a Somerset advisor. dent from England. The Episcopal Dio- cese of Indiana was formed in 1849 with Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and the consecration of George Upfold as resident of Hendricks County for well bishop of Indiana. over 40 years. Contact him at ken@ Jump forward a century in Danville, sebreearchitects.com or (317) 272-7800. 800.469.7206 and in 1946 St. Augustine Church was somersetcpas.com born in the chapel of Canterbury Col- lege, an Episcopal co-ed liberal arts August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 19 myhcicon.com August 21, 2020 20 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Brownsburg’s Stephens Park ready Our for a makeover and pickleball By Lindsay Doty Stephens Park, the small, often forgotten playground that sits off ICONic William Drive in Brownsburg, is being prepped for construction this week. It’s getting a big makeover that should draw visitors. The Brownsburg Town Council awarded MacDougall Pierce Con- community struction a $912,555 contract to overhaul the space. The project was named as a top priority back in 2012 in the Brownsburg Strategic Master Plan. “We’re glad to finally get construction underway to maximize the space in this neighborhood park to address some of the outdoor rec- We love our Hendricks County reation priorities that were identified by the community during our communities. If you have master planning process,” said Mary Louise Bewley, Brownsburg com- munity engagement manager. something you believe we should The 3.3 acre pocket park will get an updated playground for all Construction crews prep Stephens Park in Brownsburg for an overhaul that will know about, please send to abilities, parking, a shelter house, restrooms, upgraded lighting and include an updated playground and pickleball courts. (Photo by Lindsay Doty) [email protected]. landscaping, an outdoor fitness area and pickleball courts. “Our growing group of pickleball enthusiasts in the community will Splash Pad, along with a large playground and trails. Project leaders appreciate the six courts dedicated solely to the sport,” said Bewley. say the idea is not to compete with Willams but to give Stephens Park Stephens Park will also incorporate nature play features and a loop its own identity in the local park scene. Roman Numerals path around the multi-use open space that currently exists. “The enhanced features and amenities will make Stephens Park a Brownsburg is known for some of the best parks in Hendricks destination in its own right,” Bewley said. County, including nearby Williams Park that boasts the Watermill The project is expected to be mostly complete by early spring.

$475,000 Brownsburg Police Reserves recruits new officers The amount of money United Way award- By Lindsay Doty ed to Hendricks County organizations in a final round of unrestricted grants The Brownsburg Police Department is looking for a new reserve awarded to organizations serving people officer to join the team. Reserve officers are part of an all-volunteer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. group that helps with community events (think: parades and pre- These combined awards of $1.7 million pandemic big gatherings) and provide additional patrols in Browns- were made possible by Lilly Endowment. burg when needed. A total of $475,000 was awarded to Hen- The reserves wear a uniform just like regular police officers and re- dricks County organizations including spond to the same calls for service as full time cops. Avon Education Foundation ($55,000), For recruitment, the team looks for men and women who are com- Brownsburg Education Foundation mitted to their community. ($35,000); Family Promise of Hendricks “Without question, the most important quality is being willing to County ($112,500); Susie’s Place ($10,000); serve your community. This is an unpaid position, so it takes a unique Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition person to commit to the ongoing training necessary as well as to reg- ($56,000); Hendricks County Senior Ser- ularly volunteer their time to keep our community safe,” said Cpl. Rob- vices ($17,000); Hendricks County Trauma ert Van who has been a Brownsburg Police Reserve officer since 2011. Resource Center ($31,500); Hope Health- “For me, I wanted to serve and somehow give back to the community care Services ($6,000); Meals on Wheels of Brownsburg, and this seemed like the most interesting way to do it. of Hendricks County, ($10,000); Mill “No day is the same when working as a police officer, and it has giv- Creek Community School Corporation en me the opportunity to not only be a first responder to help com- ($27,000); Sheltering Wings ($65,000); munity members in a wide variety of situations but also be part of an A Brownsburg Police Reserve officer works with a young boy during the 2019 at the and Sycamore Services ($50,000). “We are incredibly professional, well-trained department,” Van said. Back to School Backpack event outside the police station. It’s just one of several so grateful for this grant from United Way The initial application stage runs until Sept. 12. Applicants who outreach programs done through the reserves. (Photo provided by Brownsburg and Lilly Endowment,” said Julie Randall, meet the initial requirements will be invited to an informational semi- Police) executive director of Family Promise. nar on Sept. 16 at the Brownsburg Police Department Training Facil- “In the last month, we have provided ity. The meeting will outline the formal application process, training Those interested can go to the Brownsburg Police Department’s homelessness prevention and permanent and expectations of the position. Prior law enforcement experience is Facebook page and look for the link to complete the pre-application. housing for more than 300 families.” helpful but not required. Direct questions to [email protected]. Our support of community is paramount to who we are. Thank you for 40 years! Hendricks County’s Insurance Agency 7378 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 • AVON, IN 46123 • (317) 272-1010 • FAX (317) 272-8085 • Email: [email protected] Ralph Mantooth Wade Mantooth August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 21 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com The furry answer to isolation: Misty Eyes sees The perfect increase in animal adoptions during pandemic socially-distant family outing or By Lindsay Doty date night could include a trip to When Georgann Angell goes for a walk around her senior the inaugural community, her newly adopted kitten goes along for the Sunflower Festival ride. The tiny tabby named Stella hops into the basket at- at Beasley’s tached to Angell’s walker and snuggles up to her flamingo Orchard in toy and blanket. Danville. (Photo “She just lays in the basket and walks with me wherever I provided by go,” said Angell who adopted the pet last month from Misty Beasley’s Orchard) Eyes Adoption Center in Avon. “She’s the best thing to come into my life.” The 70-year-old retiree has felt isolated since the corona- virus. Her four children live in other states, and her outings Danville’s Beasley’s with friends have come to a halt. “I was lonely. I used to meet people for coffee every morning or go get dessert. I was quite social, and now I Orchard to host inaugural have not been able to do that,” said Angell. Now, she and Stella (she renamed the kitten just so Sunflower Festival she could yell, “Stella!” when calling her like in “A Streetcar By Lindsay Doty Named Desire”) are on a regular routine of cuddles, walks, and play. “She brightens my day. It used to be just me and Beasley’s Orchard in Danville will host its first Sunflower Festival the TV and now it’s me and her.” this month. The new event is a chance for families and photographers She’s part of a growing group of seniors and families who to explore the 4 acres of sunflowers while also picking their own are adopting pets in Hendricks County. stems in an Instagram-worthy backdrop. Misty Eyes, a nonprofit rescue and adoption center that Admission is $5 per houses rescues in foster homes, has seen an uptick in adop- person to explore, get tion numbers since COVID-19 caused stay at home orders photos and take home Sunflower Festival Where: Beasley’s Orchard , and social distancing recommendations. Newly adopted kitten named Stella rides along in a basket with her a stem. 2304 E. Main St., Danville “It (the pandemic) hasn’t slowed us down. If anything we owner Georgann Angell who wanted to get a pet so she wouldn’t feel The family-owned When: Aug. 21-23, Aug. 28-30 are on track to break records this year,” said Cherie Fox, co- so isolated during the pandemic. (Photo provided by Angell) orchard in Danville Hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fridays and founder of the Hendricks County recuse with Renee Harlor. also has a farmers Saturdays, 12 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays The rescue that’s run by an army of volunteers had 67 market and seasonal Cost: $5 adoptions in July and 342 so far in 2020. That’s almost as ‘No,’” Fox said. “I haven’t seen a year like this in a very long activities. many as the nonprofit had in 2019 altogether. time.” The team saw an “There are a lot of people looking for companionship Misty Eyes Rescue canceled its annual Bow Wow Bash added opportunity when they noticed how picturesque the sunflow- right now, especially older people,” said Fox. “People work- event that was scheduled for Sept. 27 at Williams Park due ers looked. ing from home are also able to adopt a pet and be there, to the threat of the coronavirus. “This is the third year we have had the sunflowers, and we realized which is important especially when you get a dog.” “It is with a heavy heart and sadness that the board of looking at it that people might enjoy this,” said Jim Finely, agritourism Misty Eyes is also bringing in more rescues, mostly due to directors has decided that the 10th annual Bow Wow Bash manager. the exploding cat population that skyrocketed when clinics will unfortunately not go on as a live event, as we had The orchard considered a sunflower event last year, but the weath- limited or closed spay and neuter services during the stay- hoped. But instead, portions of the event will go on virtu- er didn’t cooperate. The team is excited to add the event to its list of at-home order. ally,” the team said on the Misty Eyes Facebook page. activities at Beasley’s Orchard. Families looking for socially-distant “Spay and neuter was considered elective. Those in the Organizers say things won’t be the same as the live event outdoor outings have been drawn to the agritainment world since rescue community we’re screaming at the top of our lungs, that included pet adoptions, contests and games, but they the pandemic. are committed to making it as fun as possible. They are Sunflower Festival will run the last two weekends in August. planning a Bow Wow Bash Silent Auction online and a live The orchard will be open until 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday Facebook Ball Drop to raise money for the rescue based in during Sunflower Festival for sunset photos. It will be exclusively Adopt a pet open for photographers during weekday evenings with reservations. The Misty Eyes Adoption Center is open Avon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 5-7 p.m. The nonprofit is trying to raise $1 million to Tuesdays or by appointment. There are no animals complete its campus by adding three on-site on Tuesdays. new buildings: Kitty City, Canine Country Address: 616 S. County Road 800 E, Avon and an education and training center. Website: mistyeyes.org Despite the pandemic and a dip in do- Phone: (317) 858-8022 nations, the rescue has seen a jump in adoptions in recent months. Our support of community is paramount to who we are. Thank you for 40 years! Hendricks County’s Insurance Agency 7378 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 • AVON, IN 46123 • (317) 272-1010 • FAX (317) 272-8085 • Email: [email protected] Ralph Mantooth Wade Mantooth August 21, 2020 22 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 23 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Danville’s Mary Queen of Peace Catholic church to hold drive-thru Oktoberfest By Lindsay Doty Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville will host its sixth an- nual Oktoberfest fundraising event next month with some adjustments to keep things safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of the usual community party with games, inflatables and min- gling, the church will hold a drive-thru dinner and raffle. “We are moving forward with a scaled-down event as an opportunity to keep our spirit of faith alive knowing that we are in this together and that together we will recall 2020 as a memory of the past,” said Ketty Palmer, event coordinator. “We can run them in a fashion that is safe and socially distant for our parishioners and anyone from neighboring communities who decides to support our event.” The Oktoberfest drive-thru on Sept.25 is the parish’s largest fundraiser. Last year, it raised $9,000. But due to the changes and the pandemic, orga- nizers expect to raise around $3,000 this year. Organizers say the funds are essential to the growing parish. The church has been serving the Hendricks County community for nearly a century and has experienced growth spurts in the 1950s, ‘80s and today. “Now that we are in 2020 and with more than 426 households, includ- ing 220 children, we see another period of growth coming upon us,” Palmer said. “Seeing a steady flow of new parishioners joining 2020 Oktoberfest our church and see- Drive-Thru Dinner and Raffle ing how neighbor- 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 ing communities are Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church growing, the need 1005 W. Main St., Danville for funds to sup- Due to construction, guests are asked to enter port our facilities, the parking lot only via Mackey Road. grounds and pro- grams does not end.” Mary Queen of Peace Catholic church will hold its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser as a drive-thru in 2020. (ICON archive photo) August 21, 2020 24 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Saying ‘I do’

Brian and Loree Wheeler were the second couple to get married at the Avon Wedding Barn nearly 10 years ago. They purchased the property with Brian’s parents, and mother Barbarann Wheeler will help run the business. (Submitted photo) A decade after exchanging vows, they would be interested in using their decorations the day Wheeler believes Hendricks County will come out stron- after their wedding. ger than before the pandemic. amid the global pandemic Brian “They said to us that they’d just leave their wedding “Once that politicization process fades away, not that the setup on the 15th, and we could get married on the 16th,” pandemic’s not real, but there’s a lot of people out there and Loree Wheeler purchase Avon Wheeler said. “Loree and I paid for port-o-potties, that’s it. shouting fear,” he said. “Fear spreads, and it has a negative Wedding Barn with his parents The other couple paid for everything.” economic impact. I think though that Hendricks County Brian Wheeler believes experience with the first two wed- has its head on straight, and I felt good about purchasing a By Stephanie Dolan dings on their property spurred the Dragons to turning the business in Hendricks County.” barn into a business. They have COVID-19 plans in place to withstand a down- A decade ago Brian and Loree Wheeler became husband “We gave them our wedding pictures, and they turned it turn for a period of time. and wife at the Avon Wedding Barn. Theirs were among the into marketing, and it became a business, said 41-year-old “We also have safety procedures in place for those at- first nuptials said before the space on 10th Street officially Wheeler who has run Legacy Wealth in Plainfield, a wealth tending weddings,” Wheeler said. “We’re going to do every- opened for business. Now the Wheelers will celebrate their management company, for 20 years. “And now here we are thing we can to stay open and keep people safe. At the end 10th anniversary in October, and they have come full circle 10 years later, and we own it ourselves.” of the day people are always going to want to get married, purchasing the event venue from owners Jim and Darinda The small company helps with financial planning, acquir- and we’re going to be here to help them celebrate that spe- Dragon. ing and growing businesses and selling businesses, Wheeler cial occasion.” When searching for a place to hold their wedding, Lo- said. Because of Wheeler’s financial background, he has the ree Wheeler had a friend who knew the Dragons, and the The Wheelers had no qualms about purchasing the space perfect skill set when it comes to knowing how to acquire a Wheelers had driven to the barn to take a look at it. in the midst of a pandemic. business. “Wedding barns were just starting to get popular at that “I just kind of looked at it as an opportunity,” Wheeler said. In early 2020, as part of his participation in Leadership time, but God shined down his grace on us,” Brian Wheeler “I knew a lot of businesses would be in a season of decline. Hendricks County, Wheeler was working on a capstone said. “This couple pulled up as we were there. They said they Sometimes that motivates people to change seasons. My project focusing on bringing manners back to teenagers were just driving by and thought the barn would be a great thought was it might work well for the current owners to through ballroom dancing. place for their wedding.” make a season change of their own. I’m usually a pretty op- His mother Barbarann has taught southern style ballroom The couple offered to not only pay to have the barn timistic person, and as a wealth manager I pay close atten- cleaned and decorated, but they asked Brian and Loree if tion to market data.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 25 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 dancing called cotillion for 30 years in Kentucky and came to teach and bring the project to life. It also led the Wheelers back to the Wedding Barn. “I have college students now who will call me because they’ll tell me ‘I’ll still use my manners, and my wife loves it,’” said Barbarann Wheeler who intended to hold a grand ball to end the series of cotillion classes but needed to change venues at the last minute. “The moment I walked into the Wedding Barn it just felt like where I needed to be,” she said. “I came out of the barn that day and said that this business would be great, but I doubt they’d want to sell it.” However, even though they might not have wanted to leave the business, the Dragons were ready to retire. “Running a wedding venue is far more work Barbarann and Anthony Wheeler (center) pose with their grandchildren than anyone knows,” said Jenn Pettersson, the after telling them they were moving from Kentucky to Avon. Experienced Wedding Barn’s sales manager and wedding New lighting, an upgraded bridal suite and a honeymoon cabin suite are part of the in ballroom dancing, she owns and will help run the public relations side planner. “They built such a great legacy. I realize upgrades the Wheeler family has made to the Avon Wedding Barn. (Submitted photo) of the Avon Wedding Barn. (Submitted photo) it was hard for Darinda to let it go, but it was their turn to hand over their legacy to the Wheelers. honeymoon cabin suite,” Pettersson said. “It will definitely take this on,” Brian Wheeler said. “My mom has more energy than “It was the perfect opportunity that came along. They’d the Wedding Barn to the next level.” any human being I’ve ever met. That’s just who she is. She is just decided to partially retire, and then they get a phone Barbarann Wheeler looks forward to them all working as a super stoked about this. It’s right in her wheelhouse. call from the Wheelers offering to buy. It was divine inter- family, tweaking operations and creating events to help the “She’ll get to do public relations and talk to people and vention.” community and help create meaningful memories. get to know people and make it a perfect day for the brides,” Wheeler appreciates Pettersson for a giving, service-ori- “I think that we can make the Wedding Barn a beautiful Wheeler said. “My mom thought this would be a pipe dream ented heart, and the new business partnership is already place for people to come and enjoy,” she said. and something that would never actually happen, so she’s improving the venue. Meanwhile her son will work alongside his parents who excited.” “We’ve all been able to put our minds together and come will own the facility as a silent partner and business manager. For more information on the Avon Wedding Barn, visit up with new lighting, an upgraded bridal suite and even a “I’m really excited for my parents to live there and take avonweddingbarn.com. WE’VE MOVED! 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Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, She was born Aug. 4, 1933. No services are He was born Aug. 27, 1941. Services were held was entrusted with the arrangements. BROWNSBURG scheduled. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, Aug. 10 at West Ridge Park Cemetery. Conkle principle AVON was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with the LEBANON contributions may be made to Liberty Baptist arrangements. of our family Church, Indianapolis. Gloria Gail Yancey Lloyd McCormick Martha McCartney Gloria Gail Yancey, 70, passed away Aug. 5, 2020. Lloyd McCormick, 81, passed away Aug. 11, 2020. Martha McCartney, 96, passed away Aug. 10, She was born March 17, 1950. Services will be He was born Oct. 19, 1938. Services were held serving yours. 2020. She was born Aug. 30, 1923. Services were held at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Aug. 15 at Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. held Aug. 15 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Plainfield. Memorial contributions may be made Jo Ellen Gregg to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, STILESVILLE Jo Ellen Gregg, 60, passed away Aug. 10, 2020. Tennessee. Eric, Erin and She was born March 17, 1960. Services were held Margarett J. Wills Earl Adams Evelyn Bell Aug. 14 at Brownsburg Cemetery. Eric MD Bell Margarett J. Wills, 94, passed away Aug. 13, 2020. Earl Adams, 94, passed away Aug. 11, 2020. He Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with the She was born Aug. 22, 1925. Services will be held was born Nov. 21, 1925. Services were held Aug. arrangements. Memorial contributions may be privately. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was 13 at Stilesville Cemetery. Bousley Funeral Home, made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. entrusted with the arrangements. Coatesville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Max Funk Max Funk, 99, passed away Aug. 12, 2020. He PLAINFIELD was born May 23, 1921. Services were held Aug. 19 at Brownsburg Cemetery. Matthews Heng Fung Wang Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the Heng Fung Wang, 91, passed away Aug. 2, 2020. Hendricks County obituaries arrangements. Memorial contributions may be She was born Dec. 7, 1928. Services were held are printed free of charge up to made to the American Heart Association. Aug. 5 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. 50 words. Funeral directors are Logan Michael Trout Virginia Jones Logan Michael Trout, 16, passed away Aug. 10, encouraged to send obituaries and 220 North Maple Street, Pittsboro, IN Virginia Jones, 96, passed away Aug. 7, 2020. 317-892-4242 2020. He was born Sept. 16, 2003. Services were She was born June 20, 1924. Services will be photos to [email protected]. held Aug. 18, 2020 at New Palestine United held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, www.davidahallmortuary.com Methodist Church. Erlewein Mortuary and Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. Crematory, Greenfield, was entrusted with the Memorial contributions may be made to the arrangements. Hendricks County Gideon Auxiliary. Patricia Soult DANVILLE Patricia Soult, 66, passed away Aug. 13, 2020. She was born July 30, 1954. Services will be Albert Edwards held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Albert Edwards, 75, passed away Aug. 1, 2020. Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. He was born May 29, 1945. Services were held Memorial contributions may be made to the Aug. 8 at New Life Christian Church, Lizton. Hendricks County Humane Society. Singleton Community Mortuary, Indianapolis, was entrusted with the arrangements. CLAYTON Velma Louise Manning Velma Louise Manning, 80, passed away Aug. 7, Phillip G. Zimmerman 2020. She was born May 23, 1940. Services will be Phillip G. Zimmerman, 67, passed away Aug. 3, held privately. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, 2020. He was born June 20, 1953. Services will be Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Laura Chappell Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. Laura Chappell, 77, passed away Aug. 6, 2020. She was born March 15, 1943. Services were held Aug. 10 at Northview Christian Church, Danville. Baker PITTSBORO Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be Judith Pankop made to the American Cancer Society. Judith Pankop, 80, passed away Aug. 5, 2020. She was born June 1, 1940. Services will be held 1 Margie Robinson p.m. Aug. 22 at Corinth Church, Brownsburg. Eric Margie Robinson, 83, passed away Aug. 13, 2020. MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted She was born July 11, 1937. Services will be held with the arrangements. Memorial contributions privately. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, may be made to Corinth Church. Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. August 21, 2020 28 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY LET US BOOK YOUR HISTORY finds 2020 EVENT Native American sculpture By Deanna Hindsley, Click was adopted into their circle Hendricks County Museum board member and helped his Yakima Nation brothers gain fishing rights and secure boundary In the entrance hall of the Hendricks OR WEDDING! claims. In 1966 he became County Museum proudly historical consultant for sits a bronze sculpture of a the tour center at the Wa- Native American titled The napum Dam. Indian Medicine Singer. At his death in 1969, Clifford “Click” Relander, he became the only non- creator of the sculpture, Native American ever was born on a farm near buried on the Yakima Na- Danville. tion land, laid to rest with Click became a jour- the native ceremony on nalist and was a talent- a high rugged promon- ed sculptor. He lived in tory overlooking a broad Yakima, Wash., where he sweep of the Columbia was editor of the Yakima River. Herald. His interest and re- Relander’s art can also spect in Native Americans, be found in the Smith- especially the Wanapum sonian Museum, and his of Priest Rapids, led him The 33,000 sq. ft. Hendricks brother Pearce returned to become an expert on the people and to the Hendricks County area and donat- County 4-H Fairgrounds and history of Yakima Valley. His book “Drum- ed the sculpture to the museum. Conference Complex is designed mers and Dreamers” tells their story. to meet any of your social Hendricks County Historical Museum is now open, Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by ap- pointment for groups at hendrickscountymuseum.org. Docent/guides will wear masks, and masks meeting needs: banquets, will be provided for guests. meetings, seminars or wedding events - we can do it all! Our $50 OFF friendly and knowledgable staff Rental of $150 are ready to make your event or more worry-free and memorable! Must present coupon at time of order. Expires 12-21-20.

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Summary of the Annual Financial Report for Calendar Year 2019 Corp #: 3315 Corp Name: Avon Community School Corporation The Annual Financial Report in its entirety can be viewed on the school corporation website at: https://www.avon-schools.org/Page/6584

Receipts and Expenditure Comparisons Calendar Year 2019 Fund Name Budget Receipts Actual Receipts Budget Expenditures Actual Expenditures Education Fund $64,796,077 $67,344,697 $56,395,474 $55,134,320 Referendum Fund $10,199,292 $10,430,968 $10,199,292 $7,740,141 Debt Service Fund $32,989,312 $27,762,290 $26,579,639 $26,117,702 Retirement/ Severance Bond Fund Debt Service Fund $1,014,347 $852,088 $860,300 $859,300 Operations Fund $27,673,544 $25,381,236 $24,928,078 $24,923,939

Grand Total $136,672,572 $131,771,279 $118,962,783 $114,775,402

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Non-certified Employee Classifications High School Extracurricular Salaries: Student Enrollment and Range of Pay Rates 2019-2020 October 1, 2019 Position Amount Classifications Range of Pay Rates Athletic Director $114,490 Grade Level Enrollment I. Instructional and Supplementary Pupil Services Head Baseball $6,000 Pre-School Ages 0 -2 (PW) A. Library Aides $15.20 - $16.49 Head Basketball - boy $10,000 Pre-Kindergarten Ages 3 - 5 (PK) B. Kindergarten Aides $15.20 - $16.49 Head Basketball - girl $10,000 Kindergarten 722 C. Special Education Aides $15.20 - $16.49 Head Football $12,000 Grade 1 633 D. Prime Time Aides $15.20 - $16.49 Head Gymnastics $- Grade 2 718 E. Pre-kindergarten/Head Start Aides $15.20 - $16.49 Cross Country $5,000 Grade 3 745 F. Educational Enterprises $15.20 - $16.49 Golf - boy $5,000 Grade 4 722 G. Other $20.22 - $21.26 Golf - girl $5,000 Grade 5 780 II. Cafeteria and Food Services Head Softball $6,000 Grade 6 761 A. Managers/Head Cooks $16.56 - $20.34 Tennis - boy $4,500 Grade 7 806 B. School Food Service Director $83,430 Tennis - girl $4,500 Grade 8 772 C. All Other Food Service Employees $12.04 - $14.63 Head Swim - boy & girl $7,000 Grade 9 822 III. Health Services Head Track $5,000 Grade 10 831 A. Nurses N/A Head Volleyball $6,000 Grade 11 767 B. Other N/A Head Wrestling $6,000 Grade 12 677 IV. Office/Clerical/Secretarial $16.67 - $21.63 Head Orchestra $3,000 Grade 12+/Adult (13) 18 V. Executive/Administrative/Accounting Vocal Music $3,000 TOTAL 9774 A. Business Manager $72,100 Head Band $4,000 B. Buildings and Grounds Director $127,554 C. Community Relations/Publicity Director $78,583 Statement of Indebtedness D. Other Calendar Year 2019 VI. Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Security/Transportation Indebtedness Principal Outstanding A. Building Custodians $13.77 - $19.11 Temporary Loans $- B. Bus Drivers $107.12 - $117.42 per day School Bonds $5,170,000 C. Other N/A Emergency Loans $- VII. Computer Services $18.46 - $27.26 School Bus Loans $832,264 VIII. Other N/A Holding Company - Public and Private $148,525,000 Veterans’ Memorial Loans $- Assessed Valuation and Tax Rates Common School Loans $- Calendar Years 2019 and 2020 Indiana Bond Bank/Anticipated Notes $- 2019 2020 Retirement/Severance Bond Debt $2,558,933 Assessed Valuation $2,685,735,916 $2,863,870,534 Bank Loans or DLGF Approved Debt $2,000,000 Tax Rate - Education Fund N/A* N/A* Qualified School Construction Bonds (ARRA) $- Tax Rate - Referendum Fund $0.3414 $0.2998 Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (ARRA) $- Tax Rate - Debt Service Fund $1.1569 $1.0048 TOTAL $159,086,197 Tax Rate - Retirement/Severance Bond Debt Service Fund $0.0356 $0.0326 Tax Rate - Operations Fund $0.5143 $0.5058 Certified Administrative Staff Tax Rate - Exempt Debt Service Fund N/A N/A in effect June 30, 2020 Lowest Salary Highest Salary Average Salary Administrative Staff $85,000 $190,828 $114,469 August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 31 PUZZLES myhcicon.com

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EDITORIAL THUMBS UP Screen shots THUMBS DOWN By Dick Wolfsie Sheet music 500 fans The Sybaris hotel is a place for lovers, The Brownsburg Running Club met When I announced my retirement from complete with hot tubs, mirrors and some television this past month, WISH-TV asked for its weekly Wednesday night run will enjoy the contraptions I don’t know the names of. Aug. 12 and dedicated the run to BHS junior me to send them some tapes of my favorite When I interviewed the owner in one of the shows for my send-off that aired Aug. 3. I Logan Trout who passed away Aug. 11 after 2020 race rooms, behind us in bed were friends I had a medical emergency at practice. didn’t have very many. Oh, I had favorites in asked to be part of the stunt. There was no The Indianapolis 500 will run Sun- my head, I just didn’t have the tapes. hanky-panky going on, but they kept peek- day with no spectators in the stands. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, ing out from under the State Farm agent Drent Sarault Sure, it will be on TV live without I had to remember to set covers. Well, the next day, donated fire prevention materials to a local blackout, but there will be no my VCR each morning, and scores of people told me the Brownsburg Fire Territory for Fire crowds to cheer on the drivers on a quite frankly I had never Back in the ’80s and that I had inadvertently Prevention Week in October. historic race. quite mastered that skill. gone into an occupied But there is a tape running ’90s, I had to remem- Originally pushed back from the room. Seriously? Danville and Avon chambers of Memorial Day weekend, this year’s in my head and unless I ber to set my VCR Bruised ego accidentally erase it, I still commerce supported the Plainfield race was going to allow 50% capacity, each morning, and “Oh, young man, trust Chamber of Commerce at their golf outing. then throttled down to only 25% ca- have some great memo- me, you really don’t want pacity. It still would have been tens of ries. So, I’ll hit the replay quite frankly I had to wake up my husband.” button. thousands of fans. never quite mastered That’s what Dick the Go exploring with your family when Then the unthinkable was an- Tall in the saddle Bruiser’s wife said to me you visit McCloud Nature Park and nounced. No spectators at all. For the At Hoosier Park in An- that skill. But there when I knocked on their borrow an Adventure Backpack. Stop in at first time in Indy 500 history, no one derson many years ago, door at 5:30 a.m. al- the Nature Center 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. for more will be there to hear the roar of the I asked a jockey to stand is a tape running in most 25 years ago. Thirty information. cars, to enjoy the pre-race parade and on a chair and allow me my head and unless I minutes later, Bruiser singing of “Back Home Again in Indi- to interview him as “Otto, appeared armed with a the world’s tallest jockey.” With limited sports spectators, ana,” or to take in the announcement accidentally erase it, baseball bat. After I deliv- Brownsburg is offering a lottery of “Gentlemen, start your engines,” The camera only revealed ered a few forearm slams us above the waist. The I still have some system for student tickets and giving from the bleachers. to his massive body, he priority to the senior class. jockey played it totally great memories. put me in a headlock and straight, even lamenting slammed my noggin into And we suspect, all Indy 500 fans his poor basketball skills in the Weber grill. Then he Danville dedicated the Steve high school. will have fun — whether it is at picked me up and threw Johnson Trail Dedication located The photographer never revealed the me in their swimming pool. Prearranged? west of the Helton Courts Aug. 17. an outdoor party with friends or chair because it was so obviously a gag. watching the treasured tradition Naturally. But, the next day my aching body Turns out the horse’s owner was watch- didn’t know the difference. Oy, did it hurt. in the comfortable confines of ing and had never met Otto — and had QUOTE their home. Funniest thing my wife ever said after a never seen me on TV. She didn’t know I did show “shtick.” She called Hoosier Park in a panic, Almost 35 years ago, I did a segment in “There’s nothing like concerned that her horse would be carry- Columbus, Ohio, about couples who swing. Some people think it was the right ing a 6-foot 3-inch rider. How good an actor This wasn’t dancing. These were married deep breaths after move; some folks are still cursing the was Otto? He ended up playing the jockey folks who switched partners. When I got decision. in the movie “Secretariat.” home, my wife told me how impressed she laughing that hard. One Hendricks County resident My best pun was with the guests. who is a huge Indy 500 fan is Judge In the early ’80s, I was hosting Good “You were impressed?” I asked, jaw drop- Nothing in the world Dan Zielinski from Danville. Morning, New York. I had the opportunity ping. Zielinski will miss what would be to interview boxing champion Sugar Ray “Yes, we can’t even find a couple to go to like a sore stomach his 40th race. An ardent IndyCar fan, Leonard. Because he was doing 7-Up com- the movies with.” his daughter Abby was a 500 Festival mercials at the time, I asked him if he would Princess a few years ago, and he met mind autographing a 2-liter bottle I picked for the right reasons.” up on the way to the studio. his wife Patty on opening day in 1992. Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with – Stephen Chbosky, “The Perks of “It’s a big disappointment for us,” he “But, Dick,” he said, “this is regular 7-Up. I his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the said, reflecting on the fact he will miss just do the Diet 7-Up commercials.” basement trying to think up something Being a Wallflower” all of the pre-race pageantry. “This “Okay, then, could you sign it “Sugar-Free funny to write. He can be reached at: would have been my 40th race.” Ray Leonard?” [email protected]. Still, Zielinski has faith in IMS lead- STRANGE LAW ership’s decision. “It’s fine,” he said. “We’ll have fun. Letters to the editor policy: The ICON will consider verifiable letters of up to 150 Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- We just can’t wait until next May.” words. Letters must be thoroughly vetted prior to submission. The ICON retains the sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll And we suspect, all Indy 500 fans right to reject and return any letter it deems to carry unsubstantiated content. The share one with you … will have fun — whether it is at an ICON also retains the right to edit letters but not their intent. Send letters to connie@ outdoor party with friends or watch- icontimes.com. Writers must include a hometown and a daytime phone number for It’s illegal to kill Bigfoot in Skamania County, ing the treasured tradition in the com- verification. Guest columns: policy for guest columns is the same as the aforemen- Wash., where authorities passed a law in 1969 fortable confines of their home. And tioned, but the allowable length is 240 words. Guest columns should address the deeming the “slaying of Bigfoot to be a felony and as Judge Zielinski said, we can’t wait whole of ICON’s readership, not simply special interest groups, and may not in any way punishable by 5 years in prison.” The law was later until next year. contain a commercial message. amended, designating Bigfoot as an endangered species. August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 33 2020 Hendricks County Business Leader’s myhcicon.com Women’s Lunch Networking safely through COVID 19

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A portion of the proceeds to benefit Leadership Hendricks County DON’T MISS! To register, contact Cathy Myers [email protected] or call/text (317) 918-0334 August 21, 2020 34 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com HEALTH The history of spicy TsT Construction and Roofing Tip of the Month foods and how culture By Tom S. Truesdale determines what we eat By Martha Rardin, RD, CD as the Columbian Exchange, this transfer of Gutters, an important part of your home. NUTRITION seeds and plants resulted in the Old World Recently an ICON having access to corn, tomatoes, potatoes reader gave me a call and asked why people Fall will be here before we know it, and in this case, chili peppers. living in tropical climates eat spicy foods. I beautiful leaves and cooler temperatures. Portuguese explorers also advanced the did a little research, and like most things in Cleaning the falling leaves from your migration of food products to Asia. It is life, the answer is complex and simple at the gutters is an annual and very important thought that ancient cultures used spices to same time. maintenance activity. This month I have help control the bacterial content of meat Why do we willingly ingest spicy foods provided some general dialog regarding items to get an antimicrobial benefit. My that make our mouths burn, slap the table the proper maintenance and function for research also showed the greater reason (my husband) and quickly wash it down the gutters on your home. people in tropical climates eat spicy foods is with a drink? The simple answer is our cul- Obviously the most important gutter that the plants are native to their locations. ture. maintenance item is simply keeping You have probably heard that if you eat In cultures with heavy use of spices, leaves and general debris from building something spicy you should drink milk or young children are introduced to the spices up inside the gutter itself. Always wine and not water to relieve the burning early in life, and they become desensitized consider ladder safety when inspecting sensation. This is correct for the most part. to the burning sensations. This adaption is and cleaning gutters. Water spreads the burn. Wine, beer or milk Gutter guards are not always the answer also possible for those born in a culture that contain alcohol or sugar and fat, and these Downspouts and underground drains can - Pros and Cons. did not rely heavily on spices. The more we compounds help dissolve the capsaicin also get clogged and must be kept clean consume, the more we desensitize our taste There are a large variety of gutter guards compounds. There is a good reason we en- and flowing properly. If downspouts receptors and become used to spicy foods. on the market today and just as large joy a beer with hot Mexican dishes! are connected to underground plastic Common foods that elicit this response are a range in pricing. The type of gutter The capsaicin and piperine also can irri- drainage tile, it is common for these peppers, garlic, pepper, ginger and onions. guards should be carefully considered tate our esophagus and cause acid reflux. As tiles to become clogged with roots from The chemical compounds that produce before installation. Depending on the we age, acid reflux is more common. While landscape plans and debris. A good the burning sensation when we eat spicy type of trees and leaf shed gutter guards you might have tolerated hot, spicy dishes way to check is to simply use a hose, foods are piperine and capsaicin. The capsa- can still become clogged creating the as a young person, the ability to tolerate run water into the gutter / downspout icin in peppers ranges from extremely mild same problems mentioned above. If a spicy foods lowers with age. and confirm that the water is flowing / (bell peppers) to extremely hot (ghost pep- gutter is extremely inaccessible, 2nd and Our culture determines what foods we exiting through the system properly. pers). Piperine is the chemical compound in 3rd story, a guard is a wise investment. eat, how we prepare and season those different varieties of pepper. Some common problems caused by foods. Generally periodic cleaning and Let’s go back even further to find out why gutters functioning improperly: While a simple answer, it is supported by inspection by an able bodied person we eat spicy foods. a fascinating combination of history, biol- • Water damage and rot at soffits, facia is the best solution and as mentioned Prior to worldwide immigration, the ogy, chemistry and nutrition. The next time board and exterior trim / siding. above, always use proper ladder safety. cultures of Northern Europe consisted of you enjoy the garlic-olive oil Italian cuisine relatively bland cuisines compared to South • Ponding ground water from If you have questions as to if your gutters or the salsa at your favorite Mexican venue, America at the same period. Cultures tend- uncontrolled roof run-off can drain into are functioning properly or if gutter reflect how culture and history influence ed to eat simple diets driven exclusively by basements and crawlspaces. Eventual guards are needed to protect your system our food choices. access to local and available foods. damage to foundations can also occur. contact a qualified local contractor for a Thanks, Fairlie for giving me a call and The history of the chili pepper indicates free inspection and recommendation. I posing an interesting question. • Damage to the gutter itself from hope this months tips were helpful and that in 1400 AD the chili pepper was grown ponding water and freezing conditions, have a great fall season, TsT. in South America and the Central Americas. gutter replacement maybe required. Peppers were not native to Asia and Europe. Food scientists note that prior to the migra- Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is tion of spices, black pepper was the spice Director of Nutrition and Dietetics for mostly used in Europe for that time. Hendricks Regional Health. Her goal is to The arrival of Columbus in 1492 in the share ideas about how to eat healthier, increase activity and inspire others. New World initiated the spread of the chili TsT Construction pepper to Europe, Africa and Asia. Known Roofing & General Contracting Services Helping people one job at a time... Wine, beer or milk contain alcohol or sugar and fat, and these compounds help dissolve the 317-550-8677 capsaicin compounds. There is a good reason Brownsburg, IN • tom@tst-construction.com we enjoy a beer with hot Mexican dishes! tst-construction.com August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 35 HEALTH myhcicon.com What kids of all ages need to know to achieve their dreams By Karl Zimmer little to do with me. I learned that every- LIFE’S thing that kept me from achieving those I’m sure you have told your CHOICES dreams were lies. The only one able to stop children something similar to you from achieving what you want is your- the words below. I also know that children self. Nothing anyone says can stop you un- perceive what parents say differently than less you allow it. what they hear from others. Once you’ve You have everything inside of you to ac- read what follows, if you think your kids complish every dream you have. You have could benefit, share it with them. One of my an internal power to guide you and support passions and life’s work is to help young peo- you in achieving your wildest most amazing ple understand their important role in this dream. world, regardless of what they’ve been led to I know that when you imagine your believe. So, this is for children of all ages. dream being real, you will find a way to What do you want to be when you grow achieve it. Your imagination is just a fore- up? What have you dreamt about that put shadow of what is possible and real for you. a smile on your face and made your heart All you have to do is keep focusing on your swell with excitement? Do you realize that dream, take small steps every day toward whatever it is, you can achieve that dream? that dream, and your dream will come true. Do you have any doubts about your being How cool is that? able or worthy of achieving that dream? Will you let those doubts stop you? A long time ago, I had a dream about be- Karl is the author of “The Boy Who Grew Up ing an architect and another dream about to RULE® the World…,” a speaker and board being a Navy fighter pilot. I made choices certified hypnotist. Karl can be contacted at [email protected]. RULE® is a along the way that prevented me from real- registered trademark of Karl R. Zimmer III. izing those dreams. Information provided is for informational What I did realize, after many years, was purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, that what stopped me were beliefs that had treat or cure any condition or illness.

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Give chardonnay wines 25 Tuesday EVENTScalendar Bunny Yoga a second chance with 6 p.m. Pecar Park, 5203 E. CR 150 North, Avon. Come join us for some yoga and unoaked varieties August bunny pets. $7.25/person. Register at wtp.recdesk. com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=576. By Luke Stephenson WINE 21-23, 28-30 Friday-Sunday I’ve run into some people who say they’re “ABC Sunflower Festival 26 Wednesday wine drinkers.” ABC, meaning, anything but chardonnay. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 12-8:30 p.m. Yoga in the Park I personally used to share the sentiment when it came to these Sundays. Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Danville. 6 p.m. Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Browns- big brooding California-style chardonnays that are all oak and but- Explore 4 acres of sunflowers and pick a stem. $5/ burg. Exercise with Indiana Yoga Studio at Shelter 7. ter. The flavors could be good enough, but the texture was exhaust- person (includes one stem); age 2 and under free. Ad- Every Wednesday through Sept. 30. $15/person. Reg- ing. However after being convinced that chardonnay simply wasn’t ditional stems for a fee. Visit beasleys-orchard.com/ ister at indianayogastudio.com/vagaro. the grape for me, I had a sunflower-festival. revelation: white burgundy. Thursday Burgundy is an outstand- 27 Rock the Block ing wine region in western 22 Saturday 7 p.m. The Arbuckle, 7249 Arbuckle Commons, France. As far as grapes go, Summer Scavenger Hunt Brownsburg. Live music, food trucks, yard games, beer it’s pretty straightforward, 10 a.m.- 4p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes garden, friendly fun. Performer is Sam King. Featured Reds are almost always Road, North Salem. Search for nature items on a self- food is Boxburger and Brozinni Pizzeria. Free admis- 100% pinot noir, and whites guided scavenger hunt. Up to 6 miles of easy to dif- sion. are typically 100% chardon- ficult hiking terrain, determined by participant. Ages 6 nay. This region is where to adult. Free. chardonnay comes from 27 Thursday and undoubtedly does it 22 Saturday Farmers Market Nonprofit Night best. Painting in the Park 4-7 p.m. Brownsburg Town Hall Green, 61 N. Green A cooler climate and 2-4 p.m. Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E. U.S. 36, Avon. St., Brownsburg. Local nonprofits will host booths at very judicious use of oak, Step-by-step painting session, no experience needed. weekly farmers market. in many cases no new oak, Supplies included. Check in at the park shelter. $10/ lead to a wine that is a very person. 28 Friday different style. Lighter and Orienteering Workshop crisper with bright acidity, Saturday 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes these wines are killer. Chardonnay ages in these barrels at the 22 Indiana Lyons Golf Classic Road, North Salem. Learn the basics of using a com- If you do like a bit of oak Giesen Winery in Marlborough, New 8:15 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. tee time. Pittsboro Golf pass and map to follow an orienteering course Free. go for something from Ma- Zealand. (Photo by Luke Stephenson) Course, 2227 U.S. 136, Pittsboro. $85 individual; $340 Register at camptown.org/workshops. connais, the southernmost area of Burgundy. If you hate that oak, four-player team. Register at indianalyons.com or try a Chablis, the northernmost region. (317) 525-8380. Burgundy is easy when it comes to grapes but is complicated 29 Saturday when it comes to places. With burgundy it’s all about place. Many Mini Bee Fest of the world’s most expensive wines are made here (we’re talking 22 Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes $3,000 or more a bottle), but you can also pick up a beautiful St. Ve- Night Before the 500 Road, North Salem. Learn about wildflowers and ran (a village in Maconnais) for about $15. 7:30 p.m. Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 E. U.S. 136, bees. Free. Must pre-register at signupgenius.com/ There are also plenty of New World, and specifically American, Brownsburg. Midget and sprint car races. $25 for ages go/5080a44a4a72fa1f94-mini. winemakers making unoaked chardonnay that are great to look out 12 and up; $5 for ages 5-11; free for ages 4 and under. for. Schedule at lucasoilraceway.com/events/night-be- 29 Saturday Give chardonnay a second chance. It’s delicious, and there’s a rea- fore-500. Danville Community Awards son that wine professionals look at it as the pinnacle of the world of 6-11 p.m. Cartlidge Barn of Hendricks County, Hen- white wines. 23 Sunday dricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Dan- Recommendations: Mindfulness Meditation in Nature ville. Boots ‘N Bling: It’s a Casual Thing. Lance Simon • Drouhin St. Veran, $16 11 a.m.-1 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes and Main Street Band will perform. Tickets are $35 and • Mer Soleil Silver (unoaked California chardonnay), $17 Road, North Salem. Leader will introduce the basics include dinner. Purchase at danvillechamber.org. • Premier Cru Chablis (many producers) $40-70. This will show of meditation, how it works and take participants what chardonnay can really do. through sitting and walking meditation sessions. 29 Saturday Meet at the nature center for a short walk to the class Tox-Away Day site. Wear a mask, loose-fitting clothing and comfort- 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Brownsburg East Middle School, 1250 Luke Stephenson, a Danville native, is a Certified Specialist of Wine and has a Wine able shoes. Bring chair, cushion or blanket. Teens and Airport Road, Brownsburg. Call (317) 858-6070 or visit & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3. Luke has traveled extensively and lived adults. Free. Register with Ryan Hastings at buoyant. hendrickssolidwaste.com for acceptable items. in Marlborough, New Zealand, for a year working in a winery and tasting room. [email protected]. Currently Stephenson is the director of fine wine for Crown Liquors. August 21, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 37 NIGHT & DAY myhcicon.com FAITHONFOOD by Faith Toole

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My attempts to shed the so-called COVID 15 weight came to an abrupt stop when I saw a popcorn sign along Green Street in Brownsburg. PopAKernel has a large selection of flavors including Carmel Cashew, The “Burg,” Cheesy Cheese, Candy I did refrain from buying all these Carmel, White Cheddar with Cajun flavors, walked out with my husband’s Seasoning, Ebony & Ivory: Candy favorite, plain, and Carmel Cashew, an Carmel mixed with White Cheddar, adult version of Cracker Jacks. After I Balsamic and Pickle. They also have finish my popcorn, I’ll attempt, again, fresh pork rinds that come plain and to shed the COVID-15 with the crunch or barbecue flavored. of barbecue pork rinds.

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Rob Laney, Avon smiling, even behind Where do you like to dine? My wife their masks. We also Katie and I love to eat at Perillo’s ate lunch here after Pizzeria in North Salem. we got engaged in 2017 and dinner What do you like there? We always soon after we found get a pepperoni pizza and take the out we were expecting our first born leftovers home to enjoy later. in 2019. Perillo’s for us comes with What do you like about this place? good food and sweet memories. Besides the delicious food, I like the Perillo’s Pizzeria atmosphere and the friendly staff 5 S. Broadway St., North Salem and fellow guests. People are always

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Semi-Sweet Beasley’s Orchard Hard Cider 2304 E. Main St.,Danville Award- winning apple cider Faith Toole is our Hendricks County fermented foodie. She can be reached at with hard back [email protected]. Follow addition of on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter fresh pressed @FAITHonFOOD #FAITHonFOOD. cider. August 21, 2020 38 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com SACRED SPACE Brush off spiritual cobwebs from your faith to find renewed life

By Pastor forming are clouding up their faith. They are DEVOTIONAL Alex Hershey no longer living a meaningful life. They are ignoring the transforming power of Jesus. My favorite statue of Jesus shows his As I stood by the statue. I brushed the hands stretched out, welcoming all who cobwebs off with my hands and remem- come to him. It is a beautiful depiction of bered the words in Philippians 1:6: “Being Enroll in Operation Round-Up for a who God is. I have grown up visiting the re- confident of this, that he who began a good treat center where the statue is located, and work in you will carry it on to completion it has become holy ground to me. until the day of Christ Jesus.” Since I was a kid, I have always walked You may feel stuck. You past this Jesus statue and FREE SMART PLUG may feel weary. But God is given him a high five on my not finished with you. He way to look at the lake. As I People are hurting and filled has not come to completion walked by the Jesus statue with sorrowand are not with your life yet. God is on a visit this week, I no- realizing the cobwebs that ready to bring transforma- ticed cobwebs were stuck tion in your life, even during to his hands. It instantly are forming are clouding What is Operation Round-Up? a pandemic. brought tears to my eyes. up their faith. It’s time to brush the cob- Operation Round-Up is a voluntary fundraising program You see, this is a retreat webs off. center that had to close that allows members to “round up” their bill to the nearest Lord, we pray for our cobwebs to be down because of the pandemic. It is a place brushed away and become alive again be- dollar amount. The spare change (never more than 99 where high school kids usually gather and cause you say you are not finished with us cents) is used to benefit the community. Funds collected hear about Jesus. Many lives are trans- yet. We know you want to transform us into formed every week throughout the sum- are donated to local charities and non profits in the who you have called us to become. “Cre- mer. Standing here at the end of this sum- ate in me a clean heart, O God. And renew Hendricks Power service area. mer, it was heartbreaking to see this Savior a right spirit within me. Cast me not away statue standing silent, collecting cobwebs. from your presence and take not your Holy My heart aches. Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of I feel we are in a wave of this pandemic What is a Smart Plug? your salvation, and uphold me with your where people are beginning to let cobwebs spirit.” (Psalm 51:10-12) A Smart Plug connects to your wifi and allows you to have rest upon their faith journeys. Amen better control of your energy usage. By downloading the When life starts to feel stressful, it’s easy to find numbing distractions to make our- app to your smartphone, you can also use it to: selves forget the difficulties we have to face. We think we are so stuck that nothing can Alex Hershey is the pastor of The Branches Control your devices with Alexa and Google Home help. So we scroll mindlessly on our phones Church in Plainfield. Contact him at alex. or shop online or eat or drink too much or [email protected] or Twitter @alexhershey. Set schedules and timers remotely watch hours of bad TV. People are hurting and filled with sorrow Use your smartphone as a remote and are not realizing the cobwebs that are Increase your home’s efficiency Puzzles & Answers ON PAGE 31

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