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August 1-19, 2016 4 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info SPECIAL REPORT COMMUNITY HENDRICKS The secret work of the Hendricks County United Drug COUNTY'S WAR ON DRUGS Task Force against a rising tide of drug problems By Gus Pearcy day and age of drugs in Hendricks County. Heroin is currently making the rounds in two forms. One COVER STORY There is a heroin epidemic in "In 1997, I think there was one heroin case and it shocked is called Black Tar and the other is a brown powder. Hendricks County. everybody," Bryan said. "There's always been drugs, there's "It can literally look like a piece of gravel," the officer said. The tide of illicit drugs has been the problems, but the heroin and the number of peo- "The stuff they really like on the street right now almost has turned sharply away from marijuana and cocaine to meth- ple dying from heroin has been a tremendous change over a purple tint to it." amphetamines and opioids. Heroin is the fastest rising drug the last three or four years." Users will heat up the heroin before injecting it with a in Hendricks County affecting teens and young adults. This Bryan said the task force is going syringe. Many overdoses are found scourge is being defended by a small band of enforcement primarily after "major drug dealers" with the needle still in the arm. officers and prosecutors known as the United Drug Task bringing in an ounce or more of It paralyzes the body. Revived Force. heroin into Hendricks County. overdose victims have said they The mission of the United Drug Task Force is to appre- "We're one of the few counties are aware that they are dying, but hend the dealers as far up the economic chain as possible. that still has a local drug task force," cannot move or call out to alert Although, they don't go after the user, it is often an informa- Bryan said. "Most (counties) don't anyone. This is one of the reasons tion game to work their way up to make a buy from a mid- have the funding anymore. It's kind that users pair up when shooting level to upper-level drug dealer in an effort to disrupt the of unique to Hendricks County. heroin. One acts like a witness to chain and make Hendricks County safer. "Our goal is to make it as difficult revive the other one in the case of Unless you have dealt personally with the problem, it as possible to sell heroin and meth- an overdose. likely comes as a surprise that heroin distribution and use is amphetamine and harder drugs in "When these kids find out that rising at an alarming rate. You likely have never heard of the this county," he added. someone has overdosed and died, United Drug Task Force, but the problem isn't going away. In they actually are going after that fact, it's getting worse. How did we get here? dealer to buy his heroin because Prepare to be shocked. Laws restricting the sale of drugs they know it's the good stuff," the have forced dealers and users to officer said. "You think it would be The numbers turn to alternatives. One theory of just the opposite." Since 2009, 111 overdoses have occurred in Hendricks the rising heroin epidemic postu- Make no mistake about it. Heroin County, according to Carin Swalley of the task force. That's lates tougher laws for prescription from the first snort, "owns your compared to a handful of murders in the same time period, opioids may be behind the spike. body." This leads to more criminal which would rile residents. Tougher laws on cold medicine and behavior like stealing to support "(Brownsburg Police Chief Mike) Dove places flags in the anhydrous ammonia have nearly that $100-a-day habit. yard on the Night Out Against Crime, representing every wiped out local meth labs, but a It may sound flippant, but where overdose death in Hendricks County," Swalley said. "He gets purer form is making its way here there are drugs, there are guns and his info from the coroner's office." from Mexico. violence. The spate of murders in The task force is a coordination between the police de- A lead investigator with the Indianapolis over the last few years partments and the Hendricks County Prosecutor's office. task force has seen plenty in his 20 is drug-related. Several weeks ago, Officers from the agencies are assigned to the task force years as a police officer. The Hen- there was a shooting over drugs in where they work full time. dricks County ICON has agreed to a Plainfield hotel. The victim lived, In just the last six months, the task force has made ar- not divulge his name or face in or- but this may be a sign of the future rests and brought cases against 20 defendants. Swalley said der to protect his identity. for violence in Hendricks County these are dealers who are out to make money from the sale "Eighty percent of (heroin) over drugs. of drugs. comes across the border from Heroin is the drug of choice "We agree that it is a problem that if you have a posses- Mexico," the anonymous officer these days, but the task force is still sion charge, you're not necessarily a dealer," she said. "An said. "Once it gets up into this area, dealing with methamphetamine. It addict needs help. That's how we view it. We're not arresting we've got different hubs across the is a purer form made in Mexico at little kids and addicts that are having issues. country. One of our main hubs, for super labs and also wreaking hav- "I like to say it's like a weed in the garden," she added. us, is Chicago. Now with Chicago oc. Just last month, the task force "You know you can cut off the top, but the stem is still going getting so overcrowded, Indianap- assisted the DEA in a bust that to be there. To me the addict is the top and the stem is the olis is becoming a very similar hub pulled out 21 pounds of meth from person in the middle that is providing to that addict. We just to Chicago." a local trailer park. A kilo weighs keep following it until we get to the root. That's what we Once the heroin gets distributed about 2.2 pounds. want. We want to jerk the root out." to Indianapolis in large quantities, Confiscated drugs, weapons and cash by the United Drug All law enforcement agencies like kilos, it hits a "trap house" and Task Force in Hendricks County. Submitted Photos in Hendricks County are aiding Fighting drugs for decades broken up into grams. the task force with manpower and The United Drug Task Force has kept quiet to protect the The 14-year police veteran says resources. Still, the problem is get- officers, but the epidemic of drugs has required the task he has never seen this level of heroin intake into Hendricks ting larger and community awareness is a first step. force to seek the community's help. County. "Sometimes it feels like you're just plugging holes in a This joint endeavor relies on existing agencies to provide "The round of it that we're seeing right now are just dam," the officer said, exasperated. "You plug one and it manpower and resources. Not easy when town and county flooding communities like Tri-West school systems out in opens up another one." budgets are shrinking. Of the four full-time investigators, the farm communities, your schools like Avon, Brownsburg, …………………………………………………………… three are provided by the Brownsburg Police Department. Zionsville, Carmel," the officer said. "Now it is starting to get Editor's note: Because of the dangerous work done by the of- The Hendricks County Prosecutor provides Swalley and out in the suburbs and they're burying kids at a really, really ficers of the Hendricks County Drug Task Force, the identities of Chief Trial Deputy Prosecutor Jim Bryan who focuses on scary rate, right now." the officers were not divulged by request of the task force. The drug cases. Hendricks County has added a drug court, Bryan Heroin is being "cut" or diluted with fentanyl, a power- Hendricks County ICON has agreed to comply with the request said, that deals only with drugs. It is separate from the cir- ful pain killer that was named responsible for the overdose in order to describe the scope of the issue. cuit and superior courts, and it's an indication of the new deaths of Michael Jackson and Prince. August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 5 COMMUNITY myICON.info

FOR THE RECORD – HC OBITUARIES Daniel E. Brackett Jacquelyn C. Harris Daniel E. Brackett 72, Avon, died July 14. He was Jacquelyn C. Harris, 83, Avon, died July 16. She was born Jan. 26, 1944. Services were held July 16, at born Apr. 2, 1933. Services were held July 20, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway. Michael A. Brooks David Loren Hunt Michael A. Brooks, 57, died July David Loren Hunt, 88, Plainfield 19. He was born July 31, 1958. A died July 13. He was born May 21, celebration of Life was held July 1928. Services were held July 17, at 22, at the Avon American Legion. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Robert L. Cagle Sr. Robert L. Cagle Sr., 81, Brownsburg, Mary Ruth Laws died July 15. He was born Sept. 30, BROOKS HUNT Mary Ruth Laws, 78, Brownsburg, 1933. Services were held July 19, at died July 17. She was born May Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. 19, 1938. Services were July 20, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg Bennie R. Collins Bennie R. Collins, 81, Brownsburg, Gertrude E. Millet Connie and Skip Reed. died July 16. He was born Oct. 11, Gertrude E. Millet, 94, Avon, died 1934. Services were held July 20, at July 13. She was born Aug. 1, 1921. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. DAVIS MILLET A funeral mass was held July 19, at St. Susanna Catholic Church, Going to David Wesley Plainfield. “Wes” Davis David Wesley “Wes” Davis, 98 Douglas Lee Ogle the races Clayton, died July 18, 2016. He Douglas Lee Ogle, 74, died July 19. was born March 10, 1918. Funeral He was born June 5, 1942. Services Visit Hendricks County services were held July 21, at were held July 22, at Matthews SOCIETY hosted guests at its Lucas EBERT RUGEN Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Mortuary, Brownsburg. Oil Raceway suite to watch Plainfield. the ARCA 200 Race on July 22. James “Jim” H. Rugen Robert O. Ebert James “Jim” H. Rugen, 83, Robert O. Ebert, 84, Plainfield, Plainfield, died July 21. He was died July 12. He was born Mar. 26, born November 15, 1932. A David and Stephanie Porter. 1932. Services were held July 17, at Funeral Mass was held July 26, at St. Susanna Catholic Church, Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, VANBUSKIRK HARRIS Plainfield. Plainfield. GOE N Joan VanBuskirk Goen Donola R. Russell Joan VanBuskirk Goen, 89, Bloomington and Donola R. Russell. 87, Brownsburg, died July 18. Avon, died July 15. She was born Sept. 18, 1926. A She was born Apr. 7, 1929. Services were held July memorial service will be held at a later date. 23, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Hendricks County obituaries are printed free of charge and published twice a month. Funeral directors are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to [email protected]. Tim Franklin and Marcia Patchett.

Wings of Golf Outing Josh Duke and Karen Eddy. Photos by David Gansert

GOLF EVENT – The 13th Annual Wings of Golf Outing will be Aug. 17, at Deer Creek Golf Club in Clayton. This year’s event begins with registra- tion at 9 a.m. and tee time beginning at 10 a.m. Entry includes participation in a Florida Scram- ble with complimentary driving range, green fees, cart, breakfast and dinner. You can enter a team or as an individual, and spots still remain. All proceeds from the event benefit Hendricks County Senior Services, Mental Health America of Hendricks County, Sheltering Wings and Syca- more Services. Visit VisitHendricksCounty.com/ Wings-of-Golf for more information, event pric- ing and to register online. Sponsorships are also still available by contacting Tracy Whetstone at [email protected]. Megan and Kurt Stritar. August 1-19, 2016 6 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info BACK TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY A chat with school superintendents By Gus Pearcy business involvement (DECA World Champi- Brownsburg taxes, as will all businesses, as a result of this School has significantly changed in ons, strong partnership with Avon Cham- project. We believe a solution to our great- the last decade. Our education system is ber of Commerce, Business Professionals Community Schools est need is on the horizon. struggling with finances and politics in an of America) promotion and achievement Superintendent: unprecedented fashion. What does your in Career and Technical Education (Area 31 What do you want your community to school superintendent think about some of Culinary Arts State Champion) participation Jim Snapp know about your district? these issues? Which programs or attributes and achievement in the performing arts Our schools get a great deal of attention does your school have that you are unaware (State Marching Band Champions, World Years as superintendent for academic performance--all nine schools of? What can you do as a parent to make Drumline Champions, Wind Symphony (include years at other were Indiana 4 Star Schools this past year school beneficial for your child? Champions, fastest growing orchestra pro- corporations): 6 years in and have received an A from the Indiana The Hendricks County ICON asked the su- gram in the USA,) participation and achieve- BCSC Department of Education for the past four perintendents to answer these questions. ment in athletics (Softball State Champions, years. The number of students graduating individual wrestling champion, 5 swimming How are you using parents to further with an Indiana Academic Honors diploma, champions) participation in speech contests their students education? the most rigorous diploma awarded in Indi- Avon Community Schools (interscholastic and Optimists/Rotary/Amer- Parents play a critical role in the educa- ana, is among the best in the state. This year Superintendent: ican Legion speech contests), production tion of their children. It is essential to each our students had the highest ISTEP math Margaret Hoernemann of high quality student publications (award child's success that parents and other family scores in Indiana. We are certainly proud winning newspaper/yearbook), participa- members provide a safe, nurturing environ- of our academic achievement, which is a tion and achievement in art (Scholastic Art ment ensuring that students are well fed tribute to our outstanding teaching staff. Years as superintendent and rested each day when they come to (include years at other contest Gold and Silver Key winners, Sym- Just as importantly, those same educators phony in Color winners, etc.) increased proj- school. Research is clear--the more parents develop relationships with our students that corporations): In my 5th year are involved with school by talking with as superintendent of ACSC, ect based learning, particularly in the STEM make a positive difference. We have proven subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, teachers, participating in events, checking there can be academic rigor with positive, my only superintendency. school work, establishing and monitoring and Math)-State Champion Robotics Team supportive relationships. Increased scholarship offers ($23 million+ challenging, yet reasonable goals, along How are you using parents to further with having meaningful conversation each their students education? class of 2016) Increased participation in Advanced day about what was learned, then their Danville Community Avon parents are active volunteers in children will be successful. We work hard to their own children's lives and in other Placement (AP) and dual credit college School Corporation classes. (With 37% passing at least one AP support parents in all the challenges that children's lives. They volunteer in myriad come with that important responsibility. Superintendent: ways: PTO, fundraising, Band Boosters, class, Avon High School was again named to Sports Boosters, mentoring young readers, the AP Honor Roll) Dr. Tracey R. Shafer Only time and space preclude me from How do you measure success at the end chaperoning field trips, working with the of each school year? Avon Education Foundation, and as Oriole continuing this list but we truly believe Years as superintendent these opportunities are more important to We measure success in numerous ways (include years at other Advocates. The Oriole Advocates is one of throughout the year. Success is measured the more unique ways parents (and other a child’s development and growth than any corporations): 11 Years test can measure. differently for each child as each one is dif- community members) are involved in our ferent. What might mean success for one schools. Their mission: Oriole Advocates How are you using parents to further What is the biggest need in your corpora- student, might be an unreasonable expec- their students education? lend a voice to the students, teachers and tation for another student. Our success in staff of the Avon Community School Corpo- tion for the upcoming school year? We are working to get more input from The biggest need for ACSC is for our par- Brownsburg is attributed to knowing each parents on a regular basis. Through our ration (ACSC) to promote student achieve- student well and then providing the specific ment and community engagement. Their ents/community to continue to commu- PTO's, Community Advisory Committee, nicate to our elected representatives the support that student needs to be successful. Danville Education Foundation, and regular vision: Oriole Advocates will engage the When we, as educators and caring support Avon-Washington Township community importance of properly and fully funding classroom volunteers, we currently receive public education. staff, work in concert with parents in a car- input from parents on student program- and local and state-level leaders to help ing community, our students can achieve ACSC remain one of the premier school cor- ming and educational opportunities. This What do you want your community to greatness in all areas of their lives. We mea- year we will work to create more outreach porations in Indiana and to be appreciated sure our success one student at a time. as a key asset to the citizens of the state. know about your district? opportunities to assess parent levels of We want our community to know that we satisfaction and identify areas for ongoing are a reflection of the community. What- What is the biggest need in your corpora- improvement. How do you measure success at the end tion for the upcoming school year? of each school year? ever success we have is in large part due to an incredibly supportive business and civic The biggest need in BCSC is classroom How do you measure success at the end We don't wait until the end of the school space. With a commitment to small class year to measure success, rather we are con- environment. We are grateful to our com- of each school year? munity for all they do for the public schools sizes and our rapidly growing student popu- That is probably best measured by the stantly reviewing progress/results. Because lation, classroom space is at a premium. We we are committed to the whole child, we and welcome their input and involvement. general feeling of pride and satisfaction Come see what’s happening in Avon—you believe having worked with our community of students and parents with the Danville don't focus exclusively on standardized test in a series of community engagement ses- scores. While ISTEP and other state assess- will be amazed. Visit our website: www. Schools. If our families are feeling their chil- avon-schools.org. Follow us on Facebook: sions that commenced in January, we have dren are happy, learning, and successful at ments are indicators, they are clearly not a solution to the shortage of instructional what our parents value above all else. So Avon.Schools and YouTube: Avon Schools the end of each year, we have been success- Indiana. space. The good news is this solution can ful. Certainly, in term of hard metrics, we here is a partial list of what we also pro- be accomplished - the construction of an mote and measure: community service and are evaluating our graduation rates, stan- additional elementary school, significant dardized test scores, and enrollment rates involvement (Junior Day of Caring in Hen- renovations and expansion of Brownsburg dricks County, Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold throughout the year. However, we certainly High School - with no tax increase. In fact, do not understimate the success of our Awards, Interact Service Club, and many 40% of residents will see a decrease in their others) promotion of entrepreneurship and teachers forming lifelong relationships with August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 7 COMMUNITY BACK TO SCHOOL myICON.info our students and the future successes that Mill Creek support provides for our classroom sup- ing? Did every staff member feel that they creates. plies, student programs, utilities, and insur- had a made a different for someone in their Community Schools ance. In summary, our tuition support from building? Did our students do well on their What is the biggest need in your corpora- Superintendent: the state supports everything we provide standardized test and in classroom assess- tion for the upcoming school year? for our students. ments? Did each student grow and mature One of our priority areas for this year is Jim Diagostino, Ed.S. in a variety of ways including but not lim- to become more customer service orient- What do you want your community to ited to academics? ed. We want to ensure that we are meet- Years as superintendent know about your district? ing the needs of our families and that we (include years at other Mill Creek Community Schools has an What is the biggest need in your corpora- are responsive to the academic, social and corporations): Expectation of Excellence in our Attitudes, tion for the upcoming schooling year? emotional needs of their children. We be- Assistant Superintendent Actions, and Achievements. While we are That is hard to limit to one. I think a lot lieve that Danville Schools provides a qual- – Mooresville Consolidated SC – 2012- pleased with our summative data, we aim of it centers around financial. With limited ity education and we can only improve that 2013; Assistant Superintendent – Mill for 100% in every category. We expect our funding provided by the state legislature it experience by continuing to enhance our Creek Community Schools – 2013-2014; graduates to be the best prepared for the is difficult at times to provide the needed communications with families. We serve Superintendent - Mill Creek Community next phase of their life, whether attending professional development that all staff excellent families and have excellent staff Schools – 2014 - Present an institute of higher education, an appren- members need to be aware of current laws members educating our children. Our need ticeship, serving our country through one and best practices. We are fortunate to have is to have our parents and students help us How are you using parents to further of the military branches, or entering the some federal dollars that assist that need, identify the best ways to serve our students their students education? workforce. but it would be helpful if the state legisla- and be as responsive to those needs as we Beyond the providing of love, care, and ture would allow for more training days for possibly can. basic needs, our parents provide support, staff members. We sometimes struggle to insistence, and high expectations for our keep our best teachers and support staff Because of the funding formula change, children/young adults. Our parents assist North West Hendricks because we are unable to pay the same how are you allocating the extra money in classrooms by volunteering, serving our School Corporation salaries as some of our neighboring school from the state? PTOs, serving on committees, and assisting districts. We are looking for companies to Extra money? We are certainly grateful for at various school and district activities. Our Superintendent: partner with us to help bring our students the adjustments the legislature made to the parents are the MOST influential people in Richard "Rusty" King into the 21st century by increasing the funding formula in the past session. How- our children’s/young adult’s lives. In sum- amount of technology we have in our class- ever, the modest increase in per pupil fund- mary, we partner with our parents to assist Years as Superintendent: I rooms starting in our youngest grades and ing was most seen in the first year of that each student in reaching their full potential. have been Supt. For 5 years then expanding our BYOD in grade 6-12. adjustment which was this past year. Next and was Assistant Supt. For year, that upward adjustment is less and How do you measure success at the end 13 years prior to that all at What do you want your community to will be difficult to realize without significant of each school year? NWHSC know about your districts? increases in student enrollment. The vast Success at the end of the school year We are an exceptional school corpora- majority of general fund revenues are ap- may be measured through several means. How are you using parents to further tion that provides a quality education with plied to faculty and staff salary and benefits. Data provides figures for us to measure the their students education? a very dedicated staff. As a small district, we This includes covering increasing costs of achievement increases our students made Parents are an integral part of the schools. take pride that we know our families. We are health insurances. Any remaining revenues throughout the year. We analyze our class- We have strong parent groups in most of a child-focused district that offers not only are used to fund operational energy costs, room, school, and district data to assess our our schools. Some hold fundraisers for the a high rigor academically, but we also want insurances, supplies and materials for the strengths and needed areas of improve- schools to help fund enrichment projects. our student to grow emotionally during general running of day-to-day operations of ment. For example, the graduation rate at We also welcome parent volunteers into the school year. Our teachers and staff truly the school district. “The” Cascade High School was 100% for the classroom to assist with the education care about our students and want them to the Class of 2015! Beyond the data, we experience of their child and their peers. be successful. We believe that we are creat- What do you want your community to measure success through customer satis- Our schools use newsletters, emails, blogs, ing the next leaders of tomorrow and we know about your district? faction. A kind comment and praise from a phone calls, our Harmony system and in want to ensure that we are giving them a The Danville community and Danville student, parent, and community member person contact to communicate school ac- great start. There is a family atmosphere in Schools are great places to work, go to demonstrate a tone of appreciation. tivities, how they can be involved and their our district and an attitude that all students school, and raise a family. We welcome our child's progress. At home projects are also our welcome. We believe it is important to children and families and truly strive to What is the biggest need in your corpora- used to get parents engaged in the topics recognize and reward the great work our make a difference in their lives on a daily tion for the upcoming school year? that are being covered in the classroom. We students and staff do on a daily basis. We basis. Our teachers and and staff care about The biggest need in our school corpora- want parents to feel as comfortable as pos- as a staff communicate across all levels to our students and work very hard to create tion for the upcoming school year is the sible in our schools and that they are wel- ensure that our students are getting the opportunities for children and to help them continued support and endorsement from come and encouraged to participate in their best education possible. We believe that our achieve success. our students, parents, and community child's education. communities, our school district, are excel- members. Our stakeholders trust us with lent places to raise children and watch them their children and tax dollars. We make stu- How do you measure success at the end grow. We believe we provide outstanding dent safety our #1 priority and aim to be of each school year? opportunities for our students to excel aca- great stewards of our taxpayer’s dollars. Success can be measured in a variety of demically but also in a variety of extra-cur- ways. These are some of the questions we ricular activities they may be involved in. Because of the funding formula change, will ask ourselves at the end of the year. Was how are you allocating the extra money each student and staff member able to do from the state? their best on a daily basis in a safe environ- (Continued on next page) While the perception may be an influx of ment? Did each student and staff member extra money from the state, the reality is an grow in some way, shape, or form? Was increase, and more specifically, an adjust- each student and staff member recog- ment. A high percentage of our tuition sup- nized for the great work they do in and out port from the state provides an excellent of the classroom? Did each student have salary and benefits compensation for our someone to turn to in the school build- staff of professionals. In addition, the tuition August 1-19, 2016 8 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info BACK TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY Plainfield Community What is the biggest need in your corpora- tion for the upcoming school year? School Corporation Probably making sure we keep up with Superintendent: Scott Olinger changes related to testing, what the Indiana DOE and state legislature are discussing so Years as Superintendent: we can prepare teachers and students for This will be my 9th year as su- those changes. perintendent, and I’ve spent Also, we are focusing a lot on how we all of them at Plainfield. incorporate technology into our curriculum. This is the second year of the 1:1 Technol- How are you using parents ogy program at PHS, where every student to further their students’ has a mobile device that they use for all of education? their classes and projects. Beyond the high Parents are a part of everything we do, school level, we continue to expand the use from volunteers to PTO, booster clubs, com- of technology in all classrooms, at all grade mittees within the district, and our Allies for levels. Education program. Our parents provide in- Finally, we are seeing significant growth valuable support, both in terms of financial within the district which means we are and human resources. Whenever we ask, constantly evaluating our use of, and need our needs are met. for, space in each of the four elementary schools. We have ample room for growth at How do you measure success at the end the middle and high schools, but we know of each school year? we’ll need to build a new elementary school Based on how we are graded by the State sometime down the road. of Indiana through the Department of Edu- cation and the state legislature, we have What do you want your community to to look at how we are ranked compared to know about your own district? other districts. In Indiana, that means are I think most people in Plainfield know we an A district? Do we make the Four Star that we have a great school district based School status? We have a great track record on terrific staff (including teachers and sup- of achieving those levels, and we take great port staff) who work really hard to meet pride in that. But really, what matters the the needs of all of our students. We’re never most is the success our kids have, in the satisfied with status quo, and instead we’re classroom, their activities and competitions. always looking for ways to improve. Ulti- Basically, we want our kids to do well, and mately, we want to be sure that when our they do. We have great students who come kids graduate, we’ve prepared them to be from supportive families and learn from successful in the path they choose, whether outstanding teachers. It’s an ideal cycle of its moving directly into the workforce, en- success. tering the military or pursuing post-second- ary education.

Calling local students Local artist 2016 Indiana interested in healthcare Authors Award

HEALTH EVENT – The Hendricks Regional AWARD – Danville native Health Healthcare Explorers program is for Philip Gulley has been named students who would like an in-depth, hands- the Regional Author winner on experience in the realm of healthcare. of the 2016 Eugene & Marilyn The program was developed specifically for Glick Indiana Authors Award, teenagers to introduce them to different earning him a $7,500 prize. healthcare careers. The program is open to Gulley, a Quaker pastor, writer students ages 14-20. Participants will work and speaker, has published 20 books, in- closely with physicians, physician assistants, cluding the acclaimed “Harmony” series. He, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, dieti- along with other winners, will be honored tians and wellness coordinators. Meetings at the Authors Award Dinner on Oct. 29 at will be held once a month on the second Central Library in Indianapolis. In addition to Wednesday. Explorers who are juniors or se- their cash awards, winners will designate in- niors are encouraged to shadow at the hos- dividual $2,500 grants to the public libraries pital to get experience in job fields. Explorers of their choosing. For more information, visit are also among the first to receive informa- indianaauthorsaward.org. tion about applicable hospital job openings and other opportunities. HRH will be accept- WE ARE LOOKING FOR ing registrations beginning Sunday, August 14 through Wednesday, August 31. The cost EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS. to participate is $35 per student. You can reg- Please call (317) 451-4088 today ister online at hendricks.org/explorers. or email [email protected]. August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 9 COMMUNITY myICON.info Answering the call HC ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY Plainfield’s Sergeant Chad Parks answers his calls to serve Growing up, Ser- BEHIND THE geant Chad Parks was inspired to BADGE go into teaching. “I wanted to be a high school teacher and ball coach. Join- ing the Air Force would be a great way to pay for college,” he explained. After eight years of service, serving a year after 9/11 as a law enforcement specialist and working for the Plainfield Police Depart- Photo by Katie Mosley ment, Parks decided to pursue a law enforcement career. In his spare time, he Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 US 136, Indianapolis. works at a local church as their part-time co-pastor. Making tracks at Lucas Oil Raceway What does a normal day consist of? After my coffee, I take care of any By Ken Sebree supervisory duties I may have and pa- In the early 1950s, the powerful V8 engine became available in many stock trol the town. During a typical day I get passenger cars. With the famous drag racing scenes in Hollywood, movies like dispatched on different types of calls for ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ starring Hoosier-born James Dean, drag racing be- service. I like to show up at other officer’s came very popular. runs to see if they need assistance, or I Tom Binford, legendary Indianapolis businessman and civic leader, was am looking for traffic violations. I have other responsibilities within the depart- also president of the United States Auto Club (USAC). In 1958, Binford and 15 Chad Parks Photo by Sherry Moodie other businessmen and racing professionals each invested $5,000 to fund the ment as well such as managing the field training program and running our de- development of what is now known as Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The What are your future goals? partment’s reserve academy. group purchased a 267-acre farm in eastern Hendricks County and developed Professionally or Personally? a multi-purpose auto racing park. Constructed with the assistance of the My goals now are to continue my ministry What was your inspiration to become a NHRA, the drag strip was completed, and the first event was held in the fall of classes to become a pastor. This was never a police officer? 1960. goal of mine or even in my future plans, but There are several officers that have neat The original name of the facility was Indianapolis Raceway Park. As a result God continues to call me from being a police stories about how they always wanted to of an agreement between Binford and NHRA founder Wally Parks, the US Na- officer into ministry. For the time being, God be an officer since they were a kid. I am not tionals drag race was moved to IRP in 1961. The location became so success- has called me to be a bi-vocational pastor, one of those guys. I just happen to be one of ful for the US Nationals that in 1979 the NHRA purchased the entire facility which means I will be a full time police officer those guys that lucked into the job and fell in and began a program of construction and improvements. In 1983, the four- and a pastor in my part time. story Parks Tower was constructed, followed in 1998 by new grandstands, love with it once I was hired. suites and a tower complex on the front straightaway, which also included Compiled by Sherry Moodie the repaving of the entire oval track surface. In 2001, the NHRA constructed What has been one of your a new dragstrip racing surface with a 660-foot concrete pad plus a new track most favorite moments on the job? asphalt surface. I have had some people come up and tell In January of 2011, the track announced a new entitlement sponsorship me what a positive impact I had on their life, with Lucas Oil Products, and the track is now named Lucas Oil Raceway at In- or something I said or did that help change dianapolis. their life for the better. These moments have Throughout the year from April through October, there is seldom a week been my favorite because there is something that passes without a racing event being held at Lucas Oil Raceway Park; very rewarding about knowing that you had however, the undisputed “granddaddy” of all NHRA drag races is the Chevy a positive impact on a person’s life. Let us help you with: Performance U.S. Nationals which celebrated its 60th running in 2014. This big event is held each year at Lucas Oil Raceway during the week preceding What aspect of the job do you ♦ Filing a Claim UH OH! Labor Day with final round eliminations held on Labor Day – the only Monday find most challenging? ♦ Rental Arrangements event on the schedule. The most challenging thing in my career right now is the negativity surrounding law ♦ Free Estimates enforcement. It seems there are attacks from Located behind Lowe’s at Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and resident of Hendricks County for well over everywhere, from politicians, the media, 40 years. Contact him at [email protected] or (317) 272-7800. Dan Jones Rd. & Rockville Rd. citizens, and other areas in our society. Of- Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 5:30pm ficers put their lives on the line for complete strangers and they do it because they care and they want justice served, not because of medals, recognition, and definitely not for the money! 292 S. County Rd. 800 E. • Avon, IN 46123 Call Today! (317) 272-6820 August 1-19, 2016 10 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info SPECIAL SECTION

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WE ARE BEHIND THE BADGE ith the recent violence against police officers Editor’s note: We reached out to all police agencies. Some were Wnationally we’d like to take this opportunity to unable at this time to provide us with the information we needed. In honor those men and women who serve all of Hendricks addition, space dictated what could be published. County’s jurisdictions. On the next few pages are the Danville | Chief of Police: Ray Raney faces of these individuals. We encourage you to take Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office 49 N. Wayne St. | Danville, IN 46122 in one of the annual Night Out events – locations are Sheriff Brett Clark | 925 E Main Street | PO Box 87 www.danvilleindiana.org | (317) 745-2486 listed below – to show your support. If there is not one in Danville, IN 36122 | www.hcsheriff.org | (317) 745-6269 your community, stop by your local police department Lizton | Town Marshal: Eric Moore and say thank you – or when you see an officer out and Amo | Chief of Police: Chris Nelson Deputy Marshal: Javie Settlemoir | 106 N. Lebanon about, say thank you. These individuals deserve our www.ipspolice.tripod.com/amopolice | (317) 539-6915 Lizton, IN 46149 | www.townoflizton.com/town-offices respect. They are the difference between a civil society /police-department | (317) -994-6000 and lawlessness. We must honor their duty. Avon | Chief of Police: Sean Stoops 6550 E US HWY 36 | Avon, IN 46123 | www.avongov.org North Salem | Chief of Police: John Berry Three Hendricks County Departments will be hosting (317) 272-4485 5 West Pearl St. | PO Box 417 | North Salem, IN 46165 Night Out events Tuesday, Aug. 2. They are are: Brownsburg | Chief of Police: Michael Dove North-salem.com | (765) 676-6210 Avon Police Department • 4–8 p.m. 31 N. Green St. | Brownsburg, IN 46112 Plainfield| Chief of Police: Darel Krieger Lowes Home Improvement, 7893 E US Hwy 36, Avon www.brownsburg.org/police | (317) 852-1109 Assistant Chief: Carri Weber 1075 W Main St. | Plainfield, IN 46168 Brownsburg Police Department • 6–9 p.m. Clayton | Chief of Police: Matt Oliphant www.townofplainfield.com/Police-Department Town Hall, 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg PO Box 23 | 4844 Iowa St. | Clayton, IN 46118 www.clayton-police.org | (317) 539-2552 (317) 838-3565 Danville Police Department • 5–8:30 p.m. Stilesville | Chief of Police: Brady McManama Danville’s Historic Courthouse Square, Danville Coatesville | Chief of Police: Tim Williams www.coatesvilleindiana.org/policedept Sergeant Doug Wilber PO Box 59 | 8353 N. Hendricks St. | Stilesville, IN 46180 www.stilesvillepd.org | (317) 435-2684 Presented by

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Westport-home.com FOR ALL YOU DO, ALL THAT YOU GIVE!” August 1-19, 2016 14 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info VIEWS FROM THE OUR VIEW PUBLISHER Hendricks Hooked on the County heroes 4-H Fair Recent violence CITY STATUS against police is The Hendricks County 4-H Fair is behind becoming a fright- us now, but it will be long remembered by ening trend. For us at the ICON, we find me as the one that got me hooked. the tragedies heartbreaking and senseless. Since publishing twice a month begin- Each morning and evening, a servant of ning last April, I realized that we needed to Hendricks County kisses a significant other look at how we covered the 4-H Fair. This good bye, and many kiss a child good bye. enabled me to experience it more than I And every day, a wife, husband, child, moth- have in the past – and I couldn’t be happier er or father sends off an officer to protect for the experience. the citizens of our county. I have always had tremendous respect for Being a police officer is a selfless act. A the agricultural community. They feed us person enlists in such a job to serve and and they are amongst the hardest working protect the citizens of the community. Po- people around. The 4-H Fair, of course, is a lice officers are a servant to the public. They tribute to the agricultural community and patrol and look after people and property, it reminds us all what these folks do for our Georgia still on my mind enforce laws, respond to emergency calls, society. As looked around at all of the 4-H as well as a myriad of other duties. They play contests – all of the hard work that kids put By Dick Wolfsie some outrageous story about how in this the roles of counselors, referees, investiga- into them – it warmed my heart because HUMOR My wife and I very isolated area, hundreds of miles from tors, teachers, doctors, mentors, and the list I know that our community’s next leaders recently returned food, water and shelter, three Catholic nuns goes on… will come from many of those individuals – from a very relaxing vacation in Savannah, saved the city of Savannah from the Span- Most regular citizens couldn’t wear as we’re in good hands, believe me. Ga. Life there seemed so serene that I began ish war ships by staying awake 72 straight many hats or be nearly as versatile as a po- The highlight for me came on the fair’s to wonder if I would have been better off in hours to man the lighthouse with only lice officer. A police officer is a special breed last day as I joined ICON’s food writer Faith a career that didn’t include the nerve-rack- those dried cranberries to eat. of person. One to be revered and respected. Toole and we rode in the back of a Sheriff’s ing deadline stresses of radio, TV and print See? I told you I’d be good at this. Being a police officer is a difficult and pick-up truck driven by Chief Deputy Roger media. I couldn’t be this imprecise in my present daunting task. The ICON challenges you to Call. We traveled an hour-and- a-half in the Based on our recent trip, I am now cer- work. My bosses at WISH-TV and my news- take a moment to thank an officer of our hot sun viewing the Hendricks County An- tain I should have been a tour guide. paper publishers have this thing about my fine county. Let our police departments tique Tractor and Machinery Association’s First of all, you don’t really have to know being “factual.” The last 40 years would have know how grateful and appreciative we are inaugural Poker Run, which covered 14 anything, because no one will dispute it, been so much more pleasant without that for their tireless commitments to make Hen- miles of county road. What a blast! and no one will remember what you say, accuracy monkey on my back. dricks County the safest and best place to Yes, I’m hooked and I can’t wait until next anyway. For example, our guide told us how I might miss being on TV if I change ca- rear a family. year’s fair - it’s in my phone: July 16-22. Savannah was founded when the Pilgrims reer tracks, but the lure of a microphone ……………………………………… came over and … no, that’s not it. Actually, and a captive audience moving at 45 miles As a way to show our support to the men the Spanish missionaries arrived first … no, per hour would be tough for me to turn and women who wear the badge, I’d like to that doesn’t sound right. Did she say it was down. BELIEVE IT! invite all Hendricks County police officers – the Puritans who were looking for cranber- And here’s the best part: I could tell the Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- all jurisdictions – to the Hendricks County ries? Whatever. same jokes three times a day, 50 weeks a sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll Business Leader’s Aug. 11 Cover Party, I could have been an excellent tour bus year. And no one will know the difference. share one with you… sponsored by State Bank of Lizton, driver, as well. I have no sense of direction, Aug. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Wicker Works & so there would be no disadvantage in my In Wyoming, Any person who fails to close a Patio Too, 70 Mardale Dr. Brownsburg. We’ll being geographically challenged. The peo- fence is subject to a fine of up to $750. ple on the bus have no idea where they are Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife have a special presentation. I can’t – we of 33 years. Dick is usually in the basement can’t as a community – thank these individ- going — that’s why they took a bus. They trying to think up something funny to write. SOURCE: dumblaws.com uals enough for all they do to keep us safe. know nothing about the area, and that’s He can be reached at: [email protected]. RSVP to [email protected] or by why they hired a tour guide. So if I did get calling (317) 918-0334. lost (that’s a sure thing), I could make up

Yes, we want your letters: Readers of the HC ICON are encouraged to send letters to the editor as often as QUOTE they wish. The stipulations are that the let- ter is timely, focused (not more than 200 words) and verifiable. Please make sure to Rick Myers is co-owner of Times-Leader provide your complete name and daytime Publications, LLC., publisher of Hendricks “If you spend too much time thinking and evening telephone contact numbers. County ICON and Hendricks County Business All letters are subject to editing for brevity, Leader. Write him at [email protected]. about a thing, you'll never get it done.” clarity and grammar. Please direct your cor- ~ Bruce Lee respondence to: [email protected]. August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 15 VIEWS myICON.info Check us out… the library If you’ve been by Many libraries also function as mini-mu- READER'S the Danville Public seums for their communities, with displays WRITES Library lately, you and special programs supplementing their may have noticed genealogy and local history collections. We that we’re in the process of adding on to also promote the arts, in all their various our building. The goal of the project is to forms. The Plainfield Library has a wonder- provide more space for our customers. The ful gallery on its second floor to showcase response to our plans has been overwhelm- the work of local artists, while the Avon Li- ingly supportive, but I’ve noticed that not brary’s annual ArtScape program connects many people are asking if we’re going to artists with potential patrons of their work. add more books. My guess is that it’s be- Here in Danville, the Library sponsors the cause people are beginning to realize that Indiana Short Film Festival, introducing local public libraries aren’t, and really never were, audiences to emerging talent from across just about books. the world, with one day reserved just for OPERATION We offer movies, too, of course, and au- filmmakers in the State of Indiana. Perform- dio recordings, and programs for all ages ing artists as well might find a venue for and interests. You can come in and use com- their talents at their community’s library. puters for your home office or online needs There’s so much more that public librar- ROUND-UP or connect to our Wi-Fi networks with your ies have to offer than I have room for here, mobile device. Many innovations that are but don’t just take my word for it. Check us Operation Round-Up helps your small change commonplace in the home first come to the out, and see for yourself. public library. If you haven’t already done make a big difference in your community. so, do yourself a favor and explore the Cre- Loren Malloy ative Media Lab at the Brownsburg Library. 46122 Among other things, you’ll have access to a 3D printer, something very few people Operation Round-Up is a voluntary fundraising program that lets would have thought possible back when I was in library school. members round-up their energy bill to the next whole dollar. So it is never more than 99 cents per month. The difference is then deposited into a fund held at the community foundation. Together, the co-op and the community foundation determine the most appropriate uses to HC ICON News Quiz benefit the community. Together, our small change makes a big difference! If 5,000 members How well do you know your Hendricks County community? Test your current event knowledge with a little Q&A! participate with an average donation of $6 per year, that’s $30,000 we can put to work in our community. This is a great way to give ❏ Who was this year's 4-H A. Eric Holcombe back. 1 Supreme Showman at the ❏ B. Susan Brooks Hendricks County Fair? ❏ C. Todd Rokita ❏ D. Mitch Daniels Call our office at (317) 745-5473 to sign up! ❏ A. Gary Puckett ❏ B. Sarah Crone What position did Pittsboro favorite ❏ C. Haley Mood 4 son, Jeff Gordon, finish in this year's ❏ D. Dane Brown Brickyard 400?

The parent company of Maplehurst ❏ A. 11 2 Bakeries Inc. recently announced ❏ B. 13 it would build its U.S. headquarters in ❏ C. 33 Brownsburg. Name the parent company. ❏ D. 4

❏ A. Weston Foods Which Hendricks County high ❏ B. Maple Industries 5 school will be participating in ❏ C. General Mills the 2016 Band Day competition at the ❏ D. Krispy Kreme Indiana State Fair for the first time? Those interested in receiving funds for the good of the community can find our Which one of these people is not ❏ A. Cascade guidelines and application at www.hendrickspower.com. 3 competing for the Republican ❏ B. Tri-West ballot position vacated by Gov. Mike ❏ C. Avon Pence when chosen to be the vice- ❏ D. Plainfield presidential candidate with Donald www.hendrickspower.com Trump? Answers on Page 22 Dr. Mike Hartley, Gastroenterologist

With so many treatment options available for acid refl ux, don’t su er through symptoms such as heartburn and a constant sore throat on your own. If you have tried over-the-counter medications with no relief, it’s time to see a physician. At Hendricks Regional Health, we create personalized, e ective treatment plans to help you start living without acid refl ux. Take a self-test at HENDRICKS.ORG/ACID-REFLUX. Dr. Mike Hartley, Gastroenterologist

With so many treatment options available for acid refl ux, don’t su er through symptoms such as heartburn and a constant sore throat on your own. If you have tried over-the-counter medications with no relief, it’s time to see a physician. At Hendricks Regional Health, we create personalized, e ective treatment plans to help you start living without acid refl ux. Take a self-test at HENDRICKS.ORG/ACID-REFLUX. August 1-19, 2016 18 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY Honoring Hendricks County as torchbearers

By Josh Duke • Richard Givan – (Deceased) – World War II veteran who Hendricks County Circuit Judge (1888-1899) and a Supreme VISIT HC On a cold day back in mid-February, a served on the Indiana Supreme Court for 26 years includ- Court Justice beginning in 1899. Wrote the History of Hen- group of seven Hendricks County residents ing 13 as Chief Justice where he authored more majority dricks County book. Substitute torchbearer: Retired Circuit representing every part of the county sat opinions than any justice to date. Substitute torchbearer: His Court Judge Jeffrey Boles. down to discuss 104 past and current residents. These incred- great-granddaughter Dara Smith. • Dennis Watson – Amo Postmaster for 31 years and Amo ible people were nominated by their peers to represent the • Rita Hodson – (Deceased) – Served as a foster parent, community servant who was instrumental in Amo Interurban county in September as torchbearers during the Hendricks Boy Scout leader, member of Hendricks County Relay for project, Vandalia Trail and Amo Community Building. County Torch Relay presented by Duke Energy. Life and president of Project ANGEL of Hendricks County for • Blanche Wean – (Deceased) – First woman to be admit- That committee had a tough task – narrowing down that more than a decade. Substitute torchbearer: Husband Don ted to the School of Commerce at Indiana University, former list of 104 to 24. The discussions, which took the better part of Hodson. Dean of Women at Central Normal College in Danville and a day, were thorough and eye-opening as we learned about • Maggie Hoernemann – Superintendent of Avon Com- founding member of the Hendricks County Historical Society the many accomplishments of our community. The group munity School Corporation and the 2016 Indiana Superinten- and Hendricks County Museum Board. Substitute torchbear- scored nominees based on years of residency, service to the dent of the Year. er: Her grandson Brad Andrews. county and state, achievement and recognition including • Gene Hostetter – Brownsburg Town Judge, Brownsburg • Dave Whicker – Danville Community School Board mem- honors and awards. Education Foundation board member, Browns- ber for 12 years, Hendricks County 4-H, former Hendricks The group discussed what to do with some burg Kiwanis Club officer and community vol- County Commissioner and volunteer for Hendricks County of our county forefathers who deserved to be unteer. Meals on Wheels. on the list but that no one from today’s genera- • Dorothy Kelley – (Deceased) – Former • Dick Whicker – A long-time public servant with 31 con- tion ever knew beyond what they may have Brownsburg teacher for 19 years and long-time secutive years in planning and zoning including 25 of those read in a history book or newspaper clipping. public servant who was active in several civic years as president of the Hendricks County Plan Commission, In the end, we felt honoring those who came organizations. Curator of the Hendricks County former Danville Town Manager and past winner of the coun- before us actually should be part of what cel- Museum for more than 20 years and recipient ty’s Citizen Making a Difference award. ebrating our statehood is all about. of the Blanche Wean Award. Substitute torch- Before I get to the list of 24 and why they bearer: Her grandson Kevin Kelley. were chosen, let me say on behalf of the com- • Connie Lawson – Current Indiana Secre- mittee that anyone who was nominated should tary of State, former clerk of the Hendricks feel honored. We felt so strongly about all of County Courts and Indiana Senate. our nominees that we mailed certificates of • Doris Martin – (Deceased) – Spent nomination that were embossed with the 32 years teaching mostly in Pittsboro county seal for those who were not chosen. and in retirement became “Miss So with that, let me introduce you to the 24 Phoebe” where she reenacted torchbearers who will either carry the torch history hosting thousands of or be honored by a substitute torchbearer on scholars at the Pittsboro One- Sept. 23: Room Schoolhouse. Substi- • Tim Balz – Founder of Freedom Chairs of Indiana, which tute torchbearer: Husband Ernie Martin. collects donated electric wheelchairs, fixes them and gives • Adrian Parsons – (Deceased) – Civil them to people in need statewide and now in other states. War veteran who helped make soybeans • Jeff Banning – Founder and president of Banning Engi- a sustainable and profitable crop in In- neering, past president of Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, diana eventually being named by the president of Hendricks County Parks Foundation board and American Soybean Association and the member of the Hendricks County Economic Development Farm Press as Indiana’s soybean pioneer. Partnership board. Substitute torchbearer: His great-great- • Robin Brandgard – Plainfield Town Council member for granddaughter Emily Parsons. more than 30 years including at least 25 years as president. • John Reel – U.S. Navy veteran and Plainfield community servant who is most • Richard Carlucci – Led the town of Plainfield as its town widely known for his work with the Opti- manager for 27 years before retiring in 2015. During that mist Club and the community’s youth sports time, the community grew from 10,000 to 30,000 people and programs. Instrumental in construction of the became recognized for its low tax rate and top-notch parks Miracle Movers Field. system. • Malcolm Scamahorn – (Deceased) – Served • Lee Comer – Long-time community servant who has as Hendricks County Deputy Coroner for 15 years, made significant contributions to various charitable pur- instrumental in establishing the Hendricks County Hos- suits. He also has worked to preserve historic buildings in and pital (now Hendricks Regional Health) and served as the around the Hendricks County Courthouse Square. hospital’s first chief of staff. He served on many local, state • Mary Lee Comer – First female elected to a judgeship in and regional boards and received numerous awards includ- Hendricks County where she served for 18 years. First female ing Sagamore of the Wabash. Substitute torchbearer: His HC Relay Path on September 23. president of the Indiana Judges Association and former ex- grandson Doug Scamahorn. Graphic by Carey Germana ecutive director of the Indiana State Ethics Commission. • Dick Thompson – Served on both the Indiana House of • Dennis Dawes – Former president/CEO of Hendricks Representatives and Senate. Currently serves on the Hen- Josh Duke is the Communications Manager for Regional Health for 38 years and current Brownsburg Town dricks County Council, Hendricks County Retired Teachers As- Visit Hendricks County. Contact him at Council member. sociation, Hendricks County Fair Board and Hendricks County [email protected] or (317) 718-8750. • Bob Gentry – Current Hendricks County Commissioner, Tourism Commission. Helped establish Leadership Hendricks former Northwest Hendricks School Board member for 28 County and the Hendricks College Network. years and long-time public servant. • John Vestal Hadley – (Deceased) – Civil War veteran, GOOD LUCK, CHLOE!

special section published by Times-Leader Publications, LLC Hendrick's County is cheering for you as you head to the 2016 Summer Olympics Dygert's road to Rio By Mark Ambrogi “They both got me to the top level I Chloe Dygert’s road to Rio has been needed to be at for the junior national a rapid one. level,” Dygert said. “Coming into the sport at the age I Dygert’s mother, Gretchen Shortall, did I really didn’t have a choice but to recently gave away “Good Luck Chloe” hit it hard,” said Dygert, a 2015 Browns- signs at a Brownsburg Farmers Market. burg High School graduate. “If I wanted Dygert has felt the love from home. to make something of it I had to really “It’s incredible, I didn’t know I meant make my name memorable, I don’t so much to the town,” Dygert said. “I’m really know what I expected with my humbled to be supported by so many ability. I just rode my bike and did what people.” I was told.” Shortall is definitely proud of her Dygert became the first American daughter’s whirlwind ride. MOST junior (18 and under) to win gold med- HELPING YOU WITH INSURANCES “It’s a tremendous accomplishment ACCEPTED! als in the junior individual time trial and and she’s expected to do really well,” YOUR DENTAL NEEDS! road race at World Championships in Shortall said. “I just can’t hardly believe “Shine Bright in RIO! We are proud of you.” Richmond, Va., in September 2015. By it.” March, she had made the U.S. Olympic After spending one semester on Mar- Your Family is Our Family baileydental.net four-person women’s pursuit team that ian University’s cycling team, Dygert James R. Bailey, DDS will compete in Rio this month. moved to Bremerton, Wash., in late 123 Dover Street • Avon, IN 46123 Dygert, who turned 19 on Jan. 1, December to be closer to her pro team, Ph: (317) 272-9300 had never raced on a velodrome until a Twenty16. Fax: (317) 272-9302 World Cup event in Hong Kong in Janu- Dygert is confident proper steps will ary. She credited support from team- be taken so the team will be safe in Rio mate Sara Hammer, eight-time World despite the Zika virus and high crime Champion and two-time Olympic silver rate. medalist. 2015 Junior World Champion Chloe Dygert. “Team USA has done a lot in the “(Hammer), was there for my first day Submitted Photo preparation to make sure the village on the track and everyday in between,” Dygert said “(Ham- and materials we use are all safe,” said Dygert, who will marry mer) and coach, Andy Sparks, have taken such good care of pro cyclist Logan Owen in November. “I know I will be in me as I quickly had to learn how to ride the track.” good hands so I’m not worried.” The U.S. won its first gold medal in the women’s team pur- The women’s team pursuit preliminary rounds are Aug. 11 suit in the track cycling’s World Championships at London in with the finals on Aug. 13. March. No long after, Dygert was named an Olympian. “It definitely gave the team and I confidence in know- ing that our training was working,” Dygert said. “We’ve been working hard and training harder as a team so we will see how we do in the Games.” Country Harmony Dygert played basketball for Brownsburg High School 721 N Green Street before tearing her ACL her junior season. From there, she de- Brownsburg, In 46112 Go for the Gold! cided to give up basketball to concentrate on cycling. (317) 852-8661 From your friends at Prior to that, Dygert began taking her cycling more seri- ously when she suffered a shoulder injury playing basket- Cunningham Restaurant Group ball as a sophomore. She frequently trained with her father, Good Luck Chloe and Teammates — David, and brother, Gunner, a member of Marian University BOULDER CREEK, CHARBOBOS AND cycling team. from the staff at Country Harmony STONE CREEK PLAINFIELD

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Facing page, top, left: The Honorable Daniel F. Zielinski, Judge during the celebrity goat milking contest. Photo by Gus Pearcy

Facing page, bottom, left: Amada Zimmer, Plainfield, holds Willow up for a photo after she won the Baby Contest ‘s 3-5 months girls division. Photo by Rick Myers

Facing page, bottom, right: Jason Tuel, 7, Pittsboro, play in Pioneer Village. Photo by Rick Myers

Above, left: Members of the Hendricks County Antique Tractor and Machinery Association, Inc., participate in its inaugural Poker Run which cover 14 miles of country road. Photo by Rick Myers

Above, right: Abby Thom participates as a member of the Hendricks County Bridle Bunch. Photo by Rick Myers

Immediate left: Mikey Hill, far right at table, won the under 5 bracket at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair Watermelon Eating Contest. Photo by Gus Pearcy August 1-19, 2016 22 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info

Aug. 2 • National Night Out EVENTS Against Crime | When: 5 – Helping Haiti from 8:30 p.m. | Where: Danville Historic Courthouse Square, 1 Courthouse Square | Contact: Kim (317) 745-2486. Brownsburg Aug. 2 • Police Night Out Against Crime | By Gus Pearcy When: 5 – 7:30 p.m. | Where: Brownsburg In 1996, St. Malachy Catholic Church set up a partnership with Ste. Town Hall Green; 61 N. Green St. | Contact Marguerite Parish in Haiti. Several times a year, medical, dental, optical, Lion Ray at [email protected]. engineers and water purification specialists from Brownsburg and Indianapolis travel to Port Margot to assist the community in northern Aug. 2 • National Night Out Against Crime | Haiti, When: 4 – 8 p.m. | Where: Lowes parking lot; To raise funds for the supplies (the personnel pay their own way) St. 7893 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Avon. Malachy sponsors a Help for Haiti Bicycle Tour coming this year on Sept. 7. Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 28 • Summer Fun Organizer Tom Farris says this is the 7th year for the tour which Run | When: 6-7 p.m. | Where: various includes a 3-mile, 8-mile, 25-mile, 45-mile and 62.5-mile ride. Hendricks county Parks | Contact: (317) "The people who come to this ride from outside the parish really like 718-6188|hendrickscountyparks.org. it," Farris said. "The key to a good bike ride for serious bike riders is the route. Nobody has ever complained about our bike routes." Aug. 5 • First Friday Cruise-In | When: 5 – 9 Starting at the church, the route winds through rural Hendricks and p.m. | Where: Danville Courthouse Square Boone counties. | Contact: Christa Salyers (317) 319-1492 | Registration for the event starts at 7 a.m. Riding begins at 8:30 a.m. visitdowntowndanville.com. Farris assures participants of stops along the longer routes for restroom breaks, hydration and snacks. Aug. 5-7 & 12-14 • "Always a Bridesmaid" | The ride started when one of the parish churches in Ste. Marguerite When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 needed a roof. Parishioners came to Farris, a serious devotee of bike p.m. Sunday | Where: Longstreet Playhouse; rides, to orchestrate a fundraiser with the help of an anonymous 4998 N. CR 100 E., Danville | Cost: $15 Adults Brownsburg business man. He promised to match funds raised up to 18+, $13 Youth and Seniors, 3 and under free $25,000. | Contact: (317) 252-9626. "He's not a parishioner, but has a strong belief in what our Knights of NOW ACCEPTING Columbus charities do within our parish," Farris explained. "We raised Aug. 6 • Little Angels Ride | When: more than 25 grand so we got a full match from him." Registration at 10 a.m., bikes take off at noon The tour continued as a private event for a couple more years, but | Where: American Legion Post 64, 601 S. then went public getting positive LEGAL Holt Rd., Indianapolis | Cost: $15 per driver, For more information, visit the Help for Haiti Bicycle Tour website at $5 per passenger | Contact Facebook.com/ www.stmalachy.org under church events or lookup the Facebook page. LittleAngelsRide. Pre-registration is available. ADS Aug. 6 • Astronomy - Night Sky Viewing | When: 9 – 11 p.m. | Where: McCloud Nature Call 300-8782 Park; 8518 N. Hughes Rd., North Salem | or email: [email protected] Contact: (317) 718-6188.

Aug. 13 • Community Block Party | When: 2 – 5 p.m. | Where: Hope Community Church; 3350 N. St. Rd. 267, Brownsburg | Contact: Dave Martin (317) 852-2616. SHOP NOW FOR HC ICON Quiz BACK TO SCHOOL! CIRCLE CAstleton square mall IT! Answers from page 15 P : 317.849.5790 1. C 2. A the fashion mall at keystone 3. D 4. B P : 317.574.0777 5. B Visit online: myICON.info August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 23 NIGHT & DAY myICON.info

Faith on Food by Faith Toole An Option Boulder Creek Dining 1551 N Green St. Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 858-8100 bouldercreekdining.com The scoop: Under the pretense of a fundraiser committee meeting, we had an LNO at Boulder Creek on half price Martini night. Each Cunningham Restaurant Group location has an atmosphere that is conducive for easy conversation. Our Hosted by waitress was attentive and our entrees Experience the flavor were delicious. Drinks were served with fresh baked of Hendricks County bread and their signature dipping oil. Our entree selections were Beer Battered and beyond! Shrimp with a Sriracha aioli glaze and Chicken Piccata with capers, fresh spinach Oh yes, we did discuss the next and angel hair pasta each served with the fundraiser! Ticket Rates: house salad and cranberry poppy seed dressing. I did save room for dessert and $30 in advance devoured a heavenly Creme Brûlée. $35 at the door Where I Dine $40 V.I.P Kristen Conley none of this — food or drink — will break Avon, IN the bank! Where do you like to What do you like about this place? For more information, contact [email protected] dine? The Eagle I love the atmosphere of the Eagle. It’s or call (317) 451-4088. on Mass Ave. very laid back and the staff is amazing. All What do you like there? the servers have been on point each time Is “everything” a legitimate answer? Their that we have visited. They also have a very October 2, 2016 fried chicken is to die for and it comes large patio that’s great for a summer night with an amazing spicy honey dipping out with family and friends. sauce. We described it as a religious The Eagle, 310 Massachusetts Ave. experience after our first time. Their Indianapolis, IN 47204, (317) 929-1799 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. family style sides are mouthwatering Visit online at: theeagleotr.com Their drink selection is also top notch and @ The Palms Behind the Bars Sweet Spot 2353 E. Perry Road Diesel’s Sport Bar • 1/2 oz. Vodka Danville, IN 46122 • 1/2 oz. Triple Sec Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 523-9326 • 1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps dieselssportsgrille.com • Cranberry Juice • Orange Juice Proceeds in part benefit: • Splash of Pineapple Juice • Splash of Sprite • Lime wedge to garnish

Faith Toole is our Hendricks County Foodie. She can be reached at #HCICONFoodie [email protected]. August 1-19, 2016 24 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info HEALTH Assumptions = trouble 'Danger, Will Robinson' By Alyssa Johnson Assuming someone’s judging you. By Sherry Strafford of reality or lacking trust in yourself is MOM'S This month, I’ll be This assumption causes us to wear a pretty RELATIONSHIPS Rediger, PhD a critical indicator that you should take covering three different “mask” in order to hide who we really are Rachel has been action to get help from someone you trust. THE WORD ways to be happy in the so we’ll be accepted. We then worry about dating Stephen for almost two years and is different relationships never being able to measure up to that fake recently engaged. She came alone to her What to do… in your life. It’s something all of us want, but perfection we present. first appointment. "I need to do better with • Tell others. It is important to talk about it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. With all three of these, the quickest way Stephen," Rachel said. "…it would make him your experiences in the relationship with a Why is that? I believe it’s due to assump- to overcome them is to have an open dia- angry that I can't fix my problems on my trusted person. tions we make. logue with everyone involved. Ask what own. Stephen says he's the only one who • Spend time apart. It can be essential to We’re so quick to assume things – a look their expectations are and share yours. They would ever love me with all the problems I spend time apart to more firmly establish means “this” or a tone of voice means “that.” may or may not match, but at least you’ll have, and he gets mad if I talk to my friends trust in yourself and your perceptions But we could be totally off. Unfortunately, have clear information you can work from about it." again. Completely eliminating contact is because it becomes our perspective of the rather than a bunch of potentially incorrect Physical violence in a relationship often important for this period. situation, it becomes our “truth,” when in re- assumptions! has clearly identifiable dynamics, but emo- • Seek therapy. A professional will help ality it could be flat out wrong. Your Vibrantly Live Challenge: Which of tional abuse can be more insidious. accelerate the process of identifying There are three main assumptions that these assumptions do you tend to default unhealthy relationship dynamics. Through can trip us up: to most often? Now that you’re aware, pay Warning signs… this work you can trust yourself again. It Assuming someone’s mad at you. This close attention over this next month to situ- • Isolation: Negative about your friends can be one of the best resources for the thought tends to lead to defensiveness. It’s ations when this pops up so that you can and family members and keeps you from possibility of healing the relationship and just the natural reaction to someone get- begin to make different choices. spending time with them. creating a stronger, healthier bond with ting upset with us. This defensiveness can • Threats to children or pets. your partner. exacerbate the situation and cause even • Twisting words or events: Uses your more harm. words against you or insist on a different Assuming someone’s disappointed in interpretation of an event. you. This assumption puts a lot of pressure Alyssa Johnson is a counselor and coach • Always blaming and not accepting Sherry Strafford Rediger, Ph.D. is the founder on us. Fear of disappointing others forces us exclusively for women. Learn how she can help responsibility. and director of Strafford Institute of Family you live the life you were created for by visiting • Secrecy Therapy & Training and can be reached at to spend a lot of time and energy trying to online at: VibrantlyLive.com or by calling (317) 839-1333, at SherryRediger.com, keep people happy. (317) 520-1476. • Constant surveillance of where you are [email protected]. and what you are doing. • Self-doubt: Questioning your own sense WIN FIELD LEVEL The illusion of time By Karl Zimmer change the way we saw the world and lived LIFE'S How often have you our lives? What if there really was no past COLTS TICKETS! reflected on the pass- and no future, and everything only happens Register today at www.raystrash.com for your chance to be a part CHOICES ing time and won- in what must be the present. 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When each decision, each and every past or just as easily, something that hap- action we take, has the power of defining pened only a short time ago. To me, the each and every moment, it takes on a brand most interesting thing about time is when new meaning. No matter what you do from an event from the past seems to have hap- this moment forward, realize that your ev- pened both a long time ago as well as quite ery action, thought, decision you make will recently. How can that be? Is time truly so define that very moment. See how powerful elusive? you are? How cool is that? In some circles of philosophy, the di- mension of time is considered a “human construct” that does not exist in reality. We VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE think of time as linear, chronological, with Karl Zimmer III is a Board Certified Hypnotist. a past, a present, and a future. 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By Christina Summers loss of consciousness, memory loss, slurred By Martha Rardin be avoided. Fruit snacks tend to be high in WELLNESS Back-to-school time speech, worsening headaches, vomiting or DIETARY Every parent hears sugar and are shy in nutrition and should means football season seizures. this multiple times a also be avoided. for many Hoosier schools. And when talk “A concussion that is not treated can have day. It is important to note that toddlers Snack time shouldn’t be unlimited. The turns to football, the topic of concussions is serious and lasting consequences,” says Dr. and children need snacks 2 to 3 times a day. timing should be approximately halfway be- bound to come up, says Stephen Hartsock Hartsock. “In the short term, ignoring con- It doesn’t mean that food should be read- tween meal periods and should only last for MD, a family and sports medicine physician cussion symptoms leads to longer recovery ily available at all times of the day. There is 10-15 minutes. It is important for parents to at Indiana University Health West Hospital. time.” a link to childhood obesity and unlimited know what times daycare provides snacks Concussions are a common head injury, and Tips for treating concussions: Stop play snacking for children ages 2-12. Recent so they can time snacks when they arrive about 300,000 sports-related concussions oc- and do not return to the activity until the research shows this age group receives 30 home. cur each year in the U.S. concussion is resolved; Prior to returning to percent of their calories in the form of sweet The purpose of a snack is to provide addi- What is a concussion? A concussion is physically demanding activities, get evalu- and salty snacks and up to 40 percent of tional nutrients and calories but not to pro- a mild traumatic brain injury caused by an ated by a physician trained in the manage- total daily calories when sugar sweetened vide a complete meal. Parents can use this impact to the head or a violent shake, such ment of concussions; Observe a five-day beverages are included. These statistics time to help teach their children to “tune as blast or whiplash. The force of such an gradual return to play once your physician demonstrate that we need to do a better into” their personal hunger cues. Parents impact to the head causes the brain to move has deemed you ready to return; If the con- job of deciding on what and when our chil- who establish regular routines for meals around in the skull. cussion is determined to be mild and treated dren will snack. and snacks can help their children adjust to “A concussion results from inflammation in with pain relievers, avoid ibuprofen; In ad- Great snacks to offer to children are raw meal times that are great family time and the brain tissue, which causes the signals in dition to blows to the head, concussion can veggies and fruit, hummus, cheese, yogurt, full of nutrition. the brain to not work efficiently or properly,” also be caused by strong jolts to the body. milk and small amounts of proteins such as says Dr. Hartsock. “There are different grades Learn more about concussions through deli turkey or ham. A quick idea for snacks of brain injuries, and a concussion is consid- the CDC’s Heads Up campaign, cdc.gov/ is to prepare daily snacks the day before ered mild.” headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html. or on the weekend. Snacks can be bagged Symptoms: Some of the most common Chris Summers is the Regional Public individually to allow for proper portioning. Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is Director symptoms associated with concussions are Relations & Digital Engagement Coordinator Sweetened beverages don’t have any role of Nutrition and Dietetics for headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light or for the IU Health Suburban Indianapolis in a child’s diet and should not be provided Hendricks Regional Health. noise, nausea or slow reactions. However, Region serving IU Health North, Saxony, except for occasional use. Cheesy crack- it’s important to seek medical attention if Tipton & West hospitals. She can be reached ers, chips, pretzel snacks tend to be high in more serious symptoms develop such as any by email at: [email protected]. sodium and limited in nutrition and should

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By Charles R. acid, which make them valuable for crisp, are very sturdy and usually survive. Because and Sherry versions complement nuts, WINE & DINE Thomas, M.D. dry white wines but also acid support for the of adequate to abundant alcohol levels, the cheeses, cheesecake, and sweet desserts. The Rkatsiteli (pro- sweet, late-harvest, dessert-style wines as wines are medium to full-bodied. The aromas brandy version would go with hard cheeses, nounced, "rkah-tsee-tel'-y") a household well. The plant is robust and hardy, making range from fruity to floral and mimic Alsace nuts, and perhaps a good friend. name, right? Well, probably not where you grapes with high sugars but well-balanced wines in their flavor profiles. Aromas consist are from, but it is the second most abundant with acid. The grapes can be left on the vine of refreshing and restrained aromas of green white wine in the world! It originates from for a late harvest crop. Of all the virtues of apple, peach, quince, and melon. The crisp Charles R. Thomas, M.D. owns Chateau Georgia, in Russia, but is now found in many Rkatsiteli, the one failing seems to be its un- nature of the wine's balance has been com- Thomas Winery with locations in Plainfield, countries. The numerous plantings in nearby suitability as a base wine for sparkling wine pared to the Pinot Grigio wines of Italy. The Fishers, Bloomington and Nashville. Contact Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia because of its high alcohol. finish is medium and complex. him at [email protected]. have given support for market needs. Russia Tasting Rkatsiteli reveals a wine that is Food pairing for this wine includes the considers this grape its most prized because tasty, well-mannered, and palate-compelling usual white wine fare such as hors d'oeuvres, of its marvelous flavors and versatility. It can regardless of the nature of the weather un- pasta, shellfish, whitefish, poultry, cheeses, produce wine in many styles, making its val- der which the grapes were grown. In Geor- and white meats. Rosé versions of Rkatsiteli ue such that it can traverse several markets. gia, winters with consistent sub-zero tem- would match well with processed meats Rkatsiteli grapes are generally high in peratures are the norm, but Rkatsiteli grapes such as ham, sausage, and salami. The Port

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By Jordan Fischer ing that criminals and rapists were flooding By Jerry GRAMMAR GUY We're talking over the border. That's pathos. RECIPE Rezny pathos, but if you And if you were an opposing candidate, This think that means you might reply that voters "cannot put the German/Austrian dish is very we're starting off with Aristotle, you're safety of our children and grandchildren" in similar to an Indiana staple. It’s wrong. said opponent's hands. essentially the Hoosier pork We begin with Sarah McLachlan. That's pathos too. tenderloin with a few differ- You don't even have to be in the same I'm not here to tell you who to vote for. ences. This is like the classic room to feel a tug on your heart strings I'm not even here to talk about "truth" – Wiener Schnitzel but substitut- when her ASPCA commercial comes on. In because pathos isn't about truth. It's about ing pork for veal. fact, I bet right now, even just me mention- emotion. As any boxer knows, if you can Yield 4 servings ing the commercial has that song playing in get your opponent angry – if you can get your head. You know which song. in their head – you're in control of the fight. Ingredients: Pathos, Aristotle says, is the rhetorical ap- And many the politician believes if he can • four, 4 oz. portions of peal to emotion. The emotion can be van- get us worked up, he can control our vote. pork loin pounded to ¼ ity, or fear, or anger, or lust – it's pathos all inch thickness with the the same. And if you don't believe me that flat side of a meat mallet. pathos is powerful, ask Sarah's snaggle- If you don’t have one toothed kitten friends. the bottom of a heavy pan will do. out of fry pan, drain on a paper towel. Put Here's what Aristotle had to say about the 6 eggs (2 for the egg wash, one for the remaining butter in the frypan and brown second of the modes of persuasion: top of each portion) it. Squeeze the lemon juice into the brown "The Emotions are all those feelings that • Bread crumbs (I prefer Panko) butter with the capers. Pour over cutlets. so change men as to affect their judgments, • 4 oz. milk Fry 4 sunnyside up eggs; place one on each and that are also attended by pain or plea- • 4 tablespoons butter cutlet. Serve with Spaetzel and red cabbage sure." • 4 anchovies (optional) for a great dinner! Note the "affect their judgments" part. • Salt and pepper Anger and lust and even joy cloud our oth- • 1 lemon erwise reasonable faculties and make us • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley prone to things we wouldn't normally do – • 2 Tbsp. Capers COOKING like supporting an extreme policy proposal, • Flour (to coat the meat before with Jerry or listening to country music. You won't find dipping in egg wash) a demagogue who explained his policy pro- posals in a calm, sensible manner, but you'll Salt and pepper pounded pork. Coat with find plenty who hope to take power by Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for flour, dip into egg wash and coat with bread Jerry Rezny lives in Avon and owns whipping their crowds into a frenzy. The Hendricks County ICON. To ask Jordan a crumbs. Put coated meat into refrigera- Handcrafted Beverages. He also teaches at the Now, if you were, say, a candidate running grammar question, write him at tor for about an hour so that the breading International Culinary School. Contact him at [email protected]. [email protected]. for the presidency of the United States, you sets. Melt ½ the butter into fry pan. Turn might appeal to fear and anger by warn- on medium heat. Fry cutlets on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Take August 1-19, 2016 Hendricks County ICON 27 LIFESTYLE myICON.info

Hendricks County’s Centerstone Cathy Sturm (317) 402-7177 7341 E US Highway 36 Avon, IN 46123

Homes by Cathy Sturm

August Featured Property: White Custom Homes This Month I am featuring a home built by Trent White of White Custom the way you want it when you move in? Do you want to make all of the Homes. When Trent was 8 years old his father built the home he grew up decisions needed to build? Maybe you prefer the convenience of a quick in. Most little boys love the idea of cement trucks, lumber that has the pos- move in, and then personalize the home while living there? When will you sibility of anything, playing in the dirt and, well, a construction site! When put your current home on the market? Will you need transitional living? I asked Trent What made him want to get into this business he said “I re- If building is the best choice for you make sure the builder is licensed ad member how fun it was to watch a bare piece of ground be transformed into insured. Ask how long they have been in the industry, what features do they a home where we created great memories with my family. offer, how does the process work, and ask for references. To me, nothing was more fun than watching the concrete Communication is key and can be the difference between trucks pull up to pour the concrete or smelling the lumbar OPEN HOUSE a positive and negative experience. “There are a lot of deci- as the house was being framed, and the best part, mixing Sunday August 7th sions to be made in the building process. Over the years I the mortar in the wheel barrel fro my dad who laid every have learned that the better the communication, the easier last brick on the house.” It was than that Trent decided that from 1-3 p.m. these decisions can be made and there will be less stress the he wanted to create this experience for others. “Building a 2452 Scarlet Oak Dr. cus-tomer as well as the builder. Not only that, the sched- home should be a positive experience, and not a source of ule will move along much faster with goo communication.” stress. I strive to give my customers the positive experience Avon, IN 46123 (Trent White) that I had when my dad built our house.” Trent began his The home Trent built for his family in Cedar Bend has career building homes for The Estridge Group for two years, then he moved just gone on the market. Its a great oppor-tunity to see the quality of his on to custom homes, and established White Custom Homes in 2003. work, and decide weather you want to build or buy an existing home. This Quality, communication, and a memorable, low stress customer experi- gorgeous home has 4 to 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 6463 square feet! you ence, are what is unique about White Custom Homes. They are constantly will love entertaining here in the gourmet kitchen, a butlers pantry, energy striving to better serve their customer. To get started on a building project efficient appliances, two story great room and movie theater! The master with Trent his team will sit down with you to discuss what your needs are, suite is on the main level. Luxury lifestyle yet cozy and at an affordable price. and how you live so they can design a home that fits your families lifestyle. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard with a custom play set, and lots of Depending on the scope of the project, you can expect construction to take storage! Please join us at the open house on Sunday August 7 from 1-3. around 6-7 months. For more information on this home contact Cathy Sturm (317) 402-7177. When it comes down to making the decision to build or buy an existing home, some things to consider are…Do you prefer a home to be exactly

Washington Township Market Analysis for 2/20/16 – 5/20/16 – Price Bands Starting/Ending Price $0-$100,000 $100k-200k $201k-300k $301k-400k $401k-500k $501k-600k $601k-700k $701k-800k Thinking of buying or selling? Number of Active Listings 3 73 52 29 17 19 3 3 Number Closed 40 253 106 30 9 4 0 0 Number Pending 10 112 57 17 3 1 1 0 Call Cathy for Professional Service Number Expired 5 37 19 22 7 0 0 4 Personally Delivered. (317) 402-7177 Average Days on the Market 126 66 82 86 128 162 0 0 Average List Price 85,414 155,022 244,289 342,409 441,391 546,140 0 0 Cathy’s partners… Average Sale Price 81,760 149,109 239,345 336,253 432,480 523,980 0 0

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TsT Home Improvement Services Tip of the Month By Tom S. Truesdale Floor Plan Changes Floor plan changes can be applied to almost any interior renovations: This season is a great time to com- plete projects on the inside of your home. This month I will provide some general thoughts regarding floor plan changes that can be ap- plied to most bathroom, kitchen, basement and garage renovations. Submitted Photo 1. Relocation of a wall can be simple or complicated depending on the situation but can provide a great solution to • A master bath can be created by square footage needs by combining installing a connection between Creating a home office 2 rooms into one: rooms. By Pat Donovan facing the door. When someone enters the • Evaluate if the wall is load bearing. 4. Enclosing a garage door can create • If a load bearing wall, a beam will SACRED SPACES Today it is nec- room, you will be able to see them. Place additional living space. Many things essary to have need to be installed to carry the load. your desk so that you can see out a window must be considered in a garage an office in your home. Young and old alike to provide a feeling of openness. • Determine the size of the opening repurpose project: are recognizing the need for an organized desired between the adjacent rooms. • Exterior finish area at home for legal papers, work brought Personal Style: Choose colors that work • Example: Opening up a wall between • HVAC home, etc. The young can enjoy their family for you. I like walls in a rich medium to dark- a kitchen and a dinning room can • Electrical yet still finish some much needed paper- er shade in offices. If the floor is hardwood provide an open concept that makes Floor plan changes can be a great way to work. The older can keep in touch with or tile, add an area rug to provide warmth the existing space much more solve existing space problems and make retirement and other important documents. and texture. When creating your space, take the follow- efficient. the square footage of your home more ing suggestions into consideration. Complete the space with accessories and 2. Adding a wall / doorway to an open efficient. The examples above are greatly bonus room can create an additional artwork. Add a lamp on the desk to assure simplified for the sake of this brief article; Function: Define the room size. Will you bedroom: adequate lighting. If space is available, add time should be taken planning and evalu- share the space with others? Make a list of a comfortable chair and table to relax in or • The bedroom must have an ating existing conditions and scope of work the expectations for the room. Information for a guest. Finish your space with personal exterior window. before beginning construction. Designing can help to determine the size needed. items that are meaningful to you. • If in a basement, egress codes with consideration of all the options and must be met. costs is key before beginning construction Office needs: For storage, will you need 3. Opening a wall in a bathroom into an to achieve a successful project. As always, bookcases or cabinets? What size desk? Pat Donovan is an ASID designer and is adjacent closet or bedroom can capture consult with a local qualified construction Consider placement for computer, printer, registered with the state of Indiana. She is telephone, etc. Will you share the room and space creating a larger bathroom: professional before starting your project. I the owner of Pat Donovan Interiors and can be require additional seating? reached at [email protected]. • Tub, sink and toilet relocation is hope this month’s tips are helpful, please generally necessary to make this do not hesitate to call if you have any ques- Workspace: If possible, place the desk strategy successful. tions.

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Plainfield Christian is integral to Polsons' spiritual growth

Jon Polson and Lindsey What is it about your place of worship that WHERE WE met seven years ago playing helps you to feel connected to your spouse, WORSHIP volleyball at Plainfield Chris- children, parents or other family? tian Church. In 2010, they got We believe we are most connected during acts married outside on the back grounds of the church. of service. As a family, we have been able to serve They reside in Plainfield with their two sons Everest, with both the middle school and college minis- who is 3, and Wilder, who is 9 months. Jon is em- tries. We also have opportunities for our kids to ployed at Banning Engineering in the survey depart- serve with us. ment and Lindsey teaches online summer school and stays at home with their two boys. What is one meaningful event that has Jon and Lindsey help with the college and young taken place at your place of worship? adult group at Plainfield Christian Church and A few weeks ago the college/young adult minis- compete in some of the church’s recreational sport try had a time to share how we came to Christi- leagues. They also enjoy running and spending time anity. On a typical Sunday morning, a group of at the various parks across Hendricks County. 25 college students did something atypical; they poured out their hearts. Story after story about What is it about your place of worship brokenness and weakness and how that led them that helps you grow spiritually? to find hope in a God who looks after the broken PCC isn’t a great church of God, it is a church of a and weak was eye opening and heart wrenching. great God. Our members are not perfect. But serv- We will never forget that morning. ing, worshiping and learning alongside a communi- ty, which has been affected by the message of Jesus Jon, Wilder, Lindsey, and Everest Polson. Submitted Photo and his restoration and are being changed, allows Plainfield Christian Church for strong emotional connections, deep spiritual 800 Dan Jones Rd. relationships and a hope that binds the congrega- Plainfield, IN 46168 tion. This community of believers is integral in our (317) 839-2384 Compiled by Cathy Myers spiritual growth. plainfieldchristian.com

Sponsored by PARK SQUARE MANOR Faith like a child 317-272-7300 • www.ParkSquareSeniorLiving.com in Avon By Michael LeFebvre Faith is not simply information we learn DEVOTIONAL “Now they were (although faith does involve learning). At its bringing even infants core, faith is about trust. And who under- to him that he might stands trust better than an infant? Hendricks County ICON’s touch them. And when the disciples saw it, A baby is born helpless — utterly depen- they rebuked them. But Jesus called them dent on the care of someone greater and Greatest Generation to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to wiser who will love the child uncondition- me, and do not hinder them, for to such ally. Unfortunately, as babies grow to adult- Wendell Trent, 91 belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to hood, we typically lose that sense of true you, whoever does not receive the kingdom helplessness. For even though we become of God like a child shall not enter it.’” (Luke more independent, we are all still funda- A survivor of Iwo Jima, Wendall Trent was born in When he returned home, Wendell married his first wife 18:15–17, ESV) mentally helpless before the winds of time, Indianapolis, but moved to Hendricks County at age 5. and had three children working in management of The disciples would have made great the tides of culture, the happenstances of He was reared in Avon and graduated in 1943. One of various manufacturing plants. He retired from Link Belt. airline flight attendants. During the safety life, and so many other uncertainties of life 22 in that class, Trent graduated with his wife Joyce, He had three children with his first wife. Unfortunately, announcements on a commercial flight, up until the unavoidable eventuality of several years before he married her. Within a few days she passed away from cancer. attendants instruct adult passengers to death. We all need one who is greater, wiser, of graduating, 18-year-old Trent was registering in He has two hobbies: collecting hand tools and caning put on their own oxygen masks first in any and who offers unconditional love to us in Danville at the draft board. old chairs. He and Joyce “winter in Florida” where he emergency, before helping children with our helplessness. In the U.S. Navy, Trent was stationed with the 4th plays golf usually four times a week. He has made eight theirs. That instruction is not due to a lack of Babies have a lot to teach the “wiser” of us Marine Division just prior to the invasion of Iwo Jima. holes-in-one. concern for children, but to ensure parents about faith. He studied to be in the hospital corps, seeing plenty of He attributes his longevity to clean living, no smoking, don’t pass out while helping their children, Like the infants whom Jesus took in his action on the island during the siege. drinking and he gets exercise. thereby leading to everyone’s demise! arms and blessed, let us learn the trustwor- “I didn’t change my clothes the entire time I was on Iwo When he moved to Hendricks County, Avon was a Likewise, in the short Bible story above, thiness of Christ — and trust him. Jima, 36 days,” Trent said. small unincorporated area. he biggest changes he has the disciples are not holding back infants For his bravery during the battle, Trent was awarded experienced are the growth of Avon and the widening out of a lack of love for them. But since in- Michael LeFebvre is the pastor of Christ the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. of U.S. 36. fants cannot understand what Jesus was Church Reformed Presbyterian (online: ccrp. saying, it seemed better to focus on parents church), holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies, and NOMINATE someone in Hendricks County that we should recognize for the sake of their entire families. The dis- has authored several books. as a “Greatest Generation ICON” • email: [email protected] ciples had a point. But they also missed an even greater point. August 1-19, 2016 ICON of the Month Hendricks County ICON 31 COMMUNITY myICON.info

Hendricks County Sheriff Brett Clark To serve and defend has passion to protect Hendricks County

Hendricks County Sheriff Brett Clark began his law enforcement career with the Hendricks What or who is the greatest love of your life? I have been married to Karie for almost County Sheriff’s Department in 1989 and has served in a wide variety of assignments. He twenty one years. She is a great mom and has been right there with me for whatever life attended the FBI National Academy in 2005, participated in Leadership Hendricks County in has given us. She is the best. 2006, and attended the National Sheriffs’ Institute in 2016. Clark was elected Hendricks County Sheriff in 2014 and took office in January of 2015. Which living person in Hendricks County do you most admire? My parents. They He is active in the community and serves on several boards including the show me every day how to live right and keep moving forward. Hendricks Regional Health Foundation. He is a member of Danville Christian Church. Clark grew up in North Salem and graduated from What is the quality you most like in a man? Honesty and a strong Tri-West High School. He attended Purdue University and served work ethic. To not take themselves too seriously. in the Navy. He resides in the Danville area with his wife and two sons. What is the quality you most like in a woman? The same. Here, we learn more about our ICON of the month, Sheriff Brett Clark: What is your greatest extravagance? I have always made room for a motorcycle or two in my garage. What do you consider your greatest virtue? I try hard to demonstrate a high level of integrity in the way I work What are your fears, phobias? I don’t have a lot of fears. and live my life. I try to challenge myself by confronting those kinds of things head on. What do you most deplore in others? I don’t like it when people complain but take no action to make things What has been the happiest time of your life? Right better. now. I honestly love where we are and try my very best to live in the moment and appreciate what we have. Life What do you like most about living in Hendricks is never easy but what makes it great is that you always County? The people. We are tremendously blessed by a get to make the choice about how you live it. large number of people who care about each other and our county. Which talent would you most like to possess? I have always been impressed with people who could If you had to live elsewhere than in Hendricks County, meet someone and remember that person’s name, even where would it be? I like the ocean so probably someplace years later. I am also always working on some of the more warm like San Diego or Hawaii if money was no object. challenging yoga poses.

If you could begin life over¸ what would you change? Not What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty. a lot. You deal with what you get and create on your own. You almost always have options. Which historical figure do you most identify with?Not sure I could easily identify with anyone famous, but I have met a If money were no issue, how would you spend it? I would lot of good people in my own life and hope that when it’s all donate a lot of money to our church and a few local charities. I said and done they might have a fair amount of respect for how I would also add a few motorcycles to my stable and travel more. conducted myself, treated others, and lived.

What makes you happiest? Spending time with our family and friends. What is your greatest regret? While we all have some regrets, I have It could be on Christmas Eve, walking in a parade, or taking a trip. I think always believed that God puts us where we are supposed to be. I often making memories and just being with the folks you care about is wonder how things might have been different had I done this or that where it’s at. but ultimately you have to take life as it comes and do the best you can with what you have at the time. What is your favorite vacation spot? I have never really taken a lot of vacations but to get to the ocean is always on the list. What tenet do you live by? I really like this quote from John I have also had some great times riding a motorcycle. If I could Quincy Adams, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, be near the ocean and some nice motorcycle roads at the same learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." time I would be set. Compiled by Cathy Myers What do you do with idle time? I try to accomplish something. It could be exercise, working on a project, reading a book, or hitting a yoga class. I will watch TV sometimes to get a laugh or catch up on current events.

What is it that makes you angry? I try not to let things get to that but I do get frustrated with wasting time or if I forget something. I am getting better at realizing what is in my control and what is not.

What do you do to escape from reality? I like to listen to music or read. I also do a lot of yoga and find that to be one of my favorite ways to unwind and refocus.

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