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Avon council approves abatement, walkway; adopts hazard mitigation plan Page 3

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Miles Farm homes will be priced from A product of you can’t or don’t have time for! The council sent this rezoning request $250,000-$450,000. This development is ex- back to the plan commission last month pected to take 10-12 years to complete. Call Today! to formalize D.R. Horton’s changes. It came Read more at myhcicon.com/danville-town- Rick Myers back before the council with those changes council-approves-miles-farm-planned-unit- Publisher 765-366-4981 development Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer Lyla Turner Assistant to the Publisher Avon’s Red Curb Comedy Theatre reopens for live shows Grow Local Media, LLC Linda Jenks ©2021 Advertising Account Chairs will no longer sit empty at the Red All Rights Reserved Representative Established Gretchen Becker Curb Improv Comedy Theatre (RCT) in Avon. April 2008 After a 15-month closure due to the CO- Content Editor Mark Gasper VID-19 pandemic, the theater is reopening Digital Sales Coordinator its doors with live in-person audiences start- Zach Ross & Max Brown ing June 5. Red Curb will restart with two Production & Design weekly improv comedy shows on Saturday nights and hold stand-up comedy on select Friday nights. 5252 E. Main St., “All of us here at Red Curb can’t be more grateful and excited to have found our way Avon, IN 46123 to the other side of this pandemic. We can- Ph: (317) 451-4088 not wait to start performing live comedy This stage at Red Curb in Avon will soon be filled again,” said owner Will Pfaffenberger. with laughs and in-person performances. The The theater will be back with some new theater is reopening June 5 with live in-person SPONSORED The Hendricks County options. It will be the new temporary home audiences. 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Make sure to visit myhcicon.com and between sponsored content and editorial content. Potential advertisers interested in follow the ICON Facebook page facebook.com/HendricksCountyICON for stories and sponsored content should call (317) 451- photos that feature and affect you and your community. 4088 or email [email protected]. June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 3 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Avon council approves abatement, ICONICbrief walkway; adopts hazard mitigation plan New support group Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover WHAT HAPPENED: The council was presented with an agreement offers hope to Hendricks The Avon Town Council met on May 27 at Avon Town from Avon Logistics on the construction of a multi-purpose paved Hall. The meeting can be viewed on the town’s Facebook pedestrian pathway along the north side of County Road 100 South County residents page. The council meets the second and fourth Thursdays where Avon Logistics is building its complex. each month. The next scheduled meeting is 7 p.m. June 10, The Hendricks County Chapter of at town hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. A Better Life - Brianna’s Hope meets WHAT IT MEANS: Avon Logistics Center is part of the warehouse weekly 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at development district in the 100 South road-widening project. Avon will the Well Community Center, door 3, WHAT HAPPENED: Harlan Bakery presented its initially fund the pathway construction, but Avon Logistics will repay the 554 Pit Road, Brownsburg. This is a 2021 compliance abatement report for review town in increments as each of its new buildings is completed. Town Manager participant-driven, faith-based sup- and approval for its 10-year personal property Ryan Cannon said getting the trails all at once an advantage. port and recovery program for those abatement. battling substance abuse. Contact WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved and adopted the county’s Steve at (317) 417-5424 or Mike at WHAT IT MEANS: Harlan Bakery applied for a personal multi-hazard mitigation plan. Dawn Mason, emergency manager for (765) 720-2766 for information. Email property abatement 10 years ago, anticipating at that time Hendricks County, said the last one was done in 2009 and now must [email protected] or visit the company would invest $10 million in manufacturing, be done every five years. Facebook: A Better Life - Brianna’s logistics and IT equipment. The bakery added more than Hope - Hendricks County Chapter. $17 million in abatable personal property from 2018-2020, surpassing the promissory level of investment. Located WHAT IT MEANS: The town needed to adopt the county’s multi-hazard at 7597 E. U.S. 36, Harlan was granted an abatement that mitigation plan to be eligible for disaster funds from FEMA. It structures began as a 100% deduction the first year that followed a how a town reacts to natural disaster emergencies including drought, descending scale of 10% per year. Harlan’s abatement for earthquake, extreme climate temperatures, fire, flood, hail, thunderstorms, 2021 is a 10% reduction and is payable in 2022. Harlan windstorms, landslides, tornadoes, snow, ice, dam failure and hazardous did not meet the expected number of its employees materials incidents. Council president Dawn Louden and Cannon served on due to the pandemic but did surpass the required and the committee that created the plan. expected payroll amount. The council voted to approve the abatement.

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s of Serving H Plainfield Town Council annexes ear end Y ric 7 ks 4 C 53-acres, establishes fund g o in u t n Compiled by Nicole Davis a t r y b The Plainfield Town Council met May 24 for a regular council meeting. Councilors and e l e town officials hosted a hybrid meeting, meeting in person and online, live streaming the C meeting. The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for a council meeting on the second and fourth Mondays each month at 591 Moon Road. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found at townofplainfield.com. The next meeting is scheduled for June 14.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an ordinance on first reading that would establish the Next Level Trails Fund.

WHAT IT MEANS: The primary purpose of the Next Level Trails Fund is to receive and track money allocated to the town from Indiana’s Next Level Trails program and from local match Es 4 money transferred into the fund. ta 97 blis 9, 1 hed February 1 WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a 60-day pilot contract with Flock Group 804 East Main Street • Brownsburg for automatic license plate detection.

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Hendricks County Parks & Rec team transform space into legacy By Lindsay Doty On his daily site visits, Hendricks County Parks and Recreation superintendent Ryan Lemley soaks up the progress of this team at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon. After years of planning and hard work, the vast green space is being transformed into a legacy nature park for the community that’s slated to open this summer. “It’s extremely unique. It was a completely blank canvas for us to begin with,” said Lemley, a former DNR guy who has made the park a top priority since relocating to Hendricks County in 2019. “We were able The first phase of the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park includes these nature-inspired playgrounds for children up to 12 years old. (Photos provided by H.C. Parks and to put our special touches on the park to Recreation) make it what we want and what our citizens want.” In the last few weeks, the park’s mainte- Behind the name nance crew has been hustling to finish up everything from the limestone trail system W.S.Gibbs Memorial Park: to installing the tee boxes at the park’s disc The owners of the land, Lydia and golf course. John “Chub” Gibbs, wanted the park “One of my favorite aspects of the jour- to be a green area and named after ney is being able to use my creativity to Chub’s great-grandfather, William come up with unique ideas that set us apart Smith Gibbs. from other park departments,” said park manager Jim Holtsclaw who helped design William “Smith” Smith Gibbs was and build the park. the grandson of Thomas Gibbs, one Hendricks County Parks and Recreation of Hendricks County’s first settlers. (which also operates McCloud Nature Park Thomas moved to Hendricks County and part of the Vandalia Trail) has devel- in 1830 and settled on a farm roughly oped 70 acres of the 140-acre property. 2 miles north of W.S. Gibbs Memo- The portion includes woods, prairie and rial Park when the area was an almost green space. It has ponds that will eventu- unbroken wilderness. ally be stocked with fish, including bluegill Smith farmed until retiring 11 years and largemouth bass for future consump- before his death in 1941. He was sur- tive fishing. The park has a fishing dock vived by his fourth wife and his son that’s ADA accessible, two nature-themed Frank who went on to have a grand- playgrounds (for both little and big kids), shelters for rent, an 18-hole disc golf course, son who would eventually honor the a 30-foot sledding hill and over 2 miles of family name. crushed gravel and natural surface trails. “From engineering a pedestrian bridge limits. A Google maps search using 4541 and two boardwalks that our talented Gibbs Road will get you there. maintenance crew constructed, to design- The vision for Gibbs dates back to 2009 ing the 18-hole disc golf course with the when the Hendricks County Park Board, aid of a few gentlemen with the Hendricks with the support of county leaders, pur- County Disc Golf Club, to identifying trail chased 140 acres for over $1 million from locations, we have had a blank slate to work the Gibbs family. The project was funded with,” said Holtsclaw. through the existing park funds over the Gibbs Park rests on Gibbs Road between years, the sale of Sodalis Nature Park to the County Road 200 South and County Road town of Plainfield ($300,000), and money 350 South. A master plan for the 70-acre portion of the 140-acre property was developed after input from the It has a Danville address, but the town of community. Park crews started working on clearing the property in 2019. They plan to continue to develop Avon annexed the land, so it is within town the other portion of the property through the years Continued on PAGE 7 June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 7 COVER STORY myhcicon.com

Continued from PAGE 6 outdoors. Park leaders across the country have seen an increase in park visitors since the pandemic. Getting to know Ryan Lemley, from the innkeeper’s tax that supports the parks. Gibbs caters to that desire to get into nature. Parks leaders are currently applying for grant “In my experience with state parks, people love H.C. Parks & Rec superintendent money through the Indiana DNR to fund more trails,” said Lemley, who relocated to Hendricks development. County from Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area 1. Town of residence: Coatesville After making 10 years of payments and gather- in Rockville where he worked and lived on the ing community input on the design, the main- property with his family for more than 11 years. 2. My favorite part about my parks job is: Enhancing the quality of tenance crew started prepping the land in 2019. The Greencastle native fell in love with parks life and creating lasting memories for all. Very few folks have enough The crew busted out their power machines, cut- and the outdoors at a young age, vacationing at resources to recreate on their own property, so it’s our responsibility ting down dead trees, thorns and brush and get- reservoirs and fishing with his dad as a kid. He has to provide high-quality and diverse recreational experiences for ting control of invasive trees to pave the way for worked for parks since he was 18. everyone to enjoy. changes before Plainfield-based John Hall Con- “It was a desire to give back and enhance and struction began the heavy work. escape from everyday life,” he said. 3. Family and pets: wife Crystal, daughters Hannah and Rylynn and “The biggest challenge has been the enor- Lemley hopes W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park will Australian shepherd Koda mity of the project while also maintaining high give the community of Hendricks County and be- standards at other department properties,” said yond just that. 4. Best advice when it comes to tackling large county projects: Holtsclaw. “There are many, many things that go “Just being able to be part of a legacy proj- Communication, communication and communication into developing and maintaining a park that most ect that is going to enhance the community and people don’t realize.” quality of life,” he said. “It is extremely special.” 5. When I’m not working, I’m usually … spending time with family The project experienced some delays due to W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park will continue to be and enjoying the outdoors the pandemic-induced lumber shortage, but the developed through the years and eventually 6. Before I moved to Hendricks County, I lived: at Raccoon Lake, and team was able to work through it. serve as a hub for the parks department to have Now phase one is set to open in July, pending offices. I was the assistant property manager at Raccoon Lake (DNR) for 11 final approval from the seven-person park board. years. I was born and raised in Greencastle. “It is a fantastic feeling to see it come together ON THE COVER: Hendricks County Parks and with a tremendous amount of planning,” said Recreations superintendent Ryan Lemley stands 7. When hiking or doing an outdoorsy outing, I always make sure Lemley. “What separates it from other parks is we in front of the pond forebay at W.S Gibbs Memorial to pack: A water bottle and plenty of snacks for my girls are nature-based. We mimic a state park manage- Park, a natural sediment filter for the the two ponds. The main pond is 3.8 acres and 8-12 feet deep. It’s 8. One of my best park memories as a kid: I cherish any fishing trip ment philosophy.” connected to a smaller 1.1-acre pond that is 1 foot with my father but will never forget the day I inherited a filet knife at That means no ballfields or aquatic centers — deep. The soon-to-be consumptive fishery is supported all nature stuff. Everything from the cedar wood by DNR-Fish & Wildlife. (Photo by Rick Myers) the age of 9. Why did I want to keep so many bluegills? entry signs to the playgrounds is a nod to the June 4, 2021 8 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Plainfield to host first public safety day Our By Lindsay Doty Plainfield will hold its first Public Safety Day June 12 as a way to celebrate the com- Plainfield Fire Territory participated in munity and those who serve it. landing zone training ICONic The inaugural event was canceled last with St.Vincent year, so organizers are enthusiastic about it StatFlight last month. kicking off. The air ambulance community The free family-friendly event will give assistance team public safety workers the chance to demon- and PFT will both be strate to the public what they do and how. on hand at Public There will be vehicles, equipment and dem- Safety Day on June onstrations, along with fun activities. 12. (Photo provided by Plainfield Fire The community will also get the oppor- Territory) We love our Hendricks County tunity to interact with those who serve and communities. If you have protect. Plainfield Police, Plainfield Fire Territory, something you believe we should Department, Indiana State Police and the Plainfield Parks and Recreation will have Hendricks County Communications Center Indiana National Guard. swim safety as a good reminder as families know about, please send to and Plainfield Parks & Recreation will be “There are not a whole lot of times you can head into summer. there, along with Hendricks County Sheriff’s [email protected]. see the magnitude and all the facets of pub- Organizers hope community members lic safety,” said Plainfield Deputy Police Chief have a good time and take away a little bit Joe Aldridge, who will attend with many of of knowledge. Roman Numerals the 63 officers from his department. For those who wear a badge, it’s also a He says other interactive events like Cof- chance to build public awareness and trust. fee with A Cop can sometimes be intimidat- “We do more than make arrests,” said Al- ing for people, but this will be a big event dridge. “We engage with the public and do with lots of opportunities to interact. our social media posts because it is our way 25 “We bring our gear out there, and this is of community policing. We aren’t the bad us. It’s part of being transparent,” Aldridge guys. We want everyone to know we are said. here for them and protect them every day. There will be three food trucks, a rock We are here to serve.” YEARS climbing wall, a bike rodeo and K9 demon- strations. Plainfield Fire Territory will have its interactive smokehouse available for kids to Plainfield Public The Town of Avon honored Mike Tulli for climb through. 25 years of service at a May town council St.Vincent StatFlight, an emergency med- Safety Day meeting. “Working nights, weekends, ical helicopter service that provides high- When: 11 a.m- 2 p.m. June 12 coming in early, staying late, and each time, level critical care and rapid transportation, Where: Al and Jan Barker Sports always offering more of his time, not only Complex near Vestal and West Main do we appreciate Mike, but we appreciate will also be part of the lineup. his family for standing by his side,” the town “People will be able to get inside, see the Street. posted on social media. (Photo provided by medical equipment and just engage,” Al- Cost: Free Town of Avon) dridge said.

Splash Island holds mock emergency training ahead of summer season By Lindsay Doty When it comes to water safety, every second counts. diversity. That’s why days before summer vacation kicked off in Hen- “We must be ready for any event from the lifeguards to dricks County, the Plainfield Parks & Recreation Department the firefighters, EMTs and paramedics to hospital staff,” said hosted its annual mock operations training at Splash Island Doug Randell, chief of EMS at Plainfield Fire Territory. “This Waterpark in Plainfield. The day serves as a refresher course training allows us to practice and prepare and emphasizes on what to do in case of an emergency. the importance everyone plays in life-and-death situations.” The Plainfield Police Department and Plainfield Fire Terri- Splash Island opened at noon May 28 for the 2021 sum- tory conducted the training with more than 100 staff mem- mer season. bers and lifeguards on May 22, just days before the popular The outdoor water park located off Vestal Road in Plain- water park opened to the public for the season. field has three water slides, a lazy river and a zero-depth “This is a team effort, not only among our parks depart- kiddie pool. ment, but this is also a team effort town-wide,” said Jordan “After a difficult year, we’re eager to get back to semi-nor- Brouillard, Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Cen- mal operations at Splash Island,” said Brouillard. ter general manager. “There is a huge benefit to working Summer swimming safety reminders for everyone near among agencies for scenarios that may arise here at Splash water include using the buddy system (don’t swim alone), Island.” Lifeguards at Splash Island perform a water rescue as part of their know how to swim, learn CPR and don’t rely on water toys The operations included water emergency scenarios, dis- mock operations training on May 22 with Plainfield emergency as safety devices. cussions on observation skills, the importance of roles and workers. (Photo provided by Town of Plainfield) June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 9 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONography Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica comes to Hendricks County

The traveling replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier gets an escort out of Avon to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex. (Photos by Rick Myers) Staff report In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a traveling replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds May 18-19. Avon American Legion Post #145, Brownsburg American Legion Post #331, Brownsburg VFW Post #6128, Danville American Legion Post #118, Pittsboro American Legion Post #426, Plainfield American Legion Post #329, and Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, National A ceremony was held May 18 at the Tomb of Society Daughters of the American Revolution the Unknown Soldier replica in honor of the Avon American Legion Post Commander Mike Michael Letourneau of the Hendricks (NSDAR) partnered to bring the replica to the county. 100th anniversary. Welsh places a wreath in front of the Tomb. County Color Guard stands at attention.

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Township and construction officials pose for a ground breaking photo for Washington Township Avon Fire Station 144.(Photos submitted by Washington Township)

Township and construction officials pose for a ground breaking photo for Murphy Aquatic Park

Staff report Washington Township Hendricks County along with Veridus Group, Meyer-Najem, DELV Design, RL Turner and HWC celebrated the groundbreakings of Station 144 and Murphy Aquatic Park on May 27. “The Washington Township/Avon Fire Department is excited to begin work on our new fire station,” Chief Dan Smith said. “As our community continues to grow and service requests increase, the ability to deploy apparatus and personnel more quickly allows us to reduce response times and create better outcomes when residents are ex- periencing a potentially life-changing emergency.” Station 144 will be located at 1481 N. CR 900 E and should be complete in January. Murphy Aquatic Park located at 753 S. CR 625 E is set to A schematic of Murphy Aquatic Park A schematic of Washington Township Avon Fire Station 144 open Memorial Day Weekend 2022. “This project has been three years in the making, community,” said Lora Helmick, Washington Township summer of 2022 it will truly be a place for adults and chil- and we are excited to bring this opportunity to the Park director. “When Murphy Aquatic Park opens in the dren of ALL abilities to play.” June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 11 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONICbriefs Cumberland Trace delivers meals to first responders Franklin College recognizes students for high academic achievement Franklin College honored its students • Grace Esterline of Brownsburg, re- in April for their exceptional academic ceived the Pi Beta Phi Award and a work at the annual Spring Honors Con- Spanish Special Honorees Award. vocation. • Jordan Hoard of Plainfield, received The following students from Hendricks the French Advanced Level Award. County were honored: • Audrey Poteet of Avon received the • Payton Dilk of Brownsburg received Master of Science in Athletic Train- the Student Congress Merit Scholar- ing Graduate Award for Outstand- ship. ing Service. • Rylee Elder of Avon, received the • Ashley Snoke of Plainfield received Richard M. Park Prize for Excellence the Dr. Elmon Williams Law Study in Applied Mathematics. Award for Political Science.

Hendricks County lawmakers sponsor new law protecting in-person worship During the early months of the pan- other essential services. demic, in-person religious services were “Churches are a pillar in our communi- Cumberland Trace Family-first Senior Living team members delivered boxed lunches to firefighters at the prohibited. Effective July 1, Senate En- ties that often go beyond the traditional Plainfield’s three fire stations and the officers at Plainfield Police Department on May 27. Cumberland rolled Act 263, sponsored by State Rep. Sunday morning service,” Thompson Trace staff posed for a photo PPD. “We really appreciate all our first responders do for the Plainfield community and especially our family at Cumberland Trace,” said Deborah Baah, residential services Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon), prohibits the said. “Many Hoosiers rely on their church director. “Delivering lunch to them is just one small gesture we can do to honor them for Memorial Day state or other government bodies from for counseling, child care and warm and let them know how much we thank them for their daily service.” (Submitted photo) restricting the right to worship in-per- meals and even more so during emer- son, classifying religious gatherings as gencies. While some of these services essential. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R- continued when we were facing a pan- Lizton) said other religious activities like demic, restrictions on church activities Hendricks County residents to perform food pantries, daycare or school services took a toll on a lot of people throughout at Putnam County Playhouse can also not be more restricted than the state.” The Putnam County Playhouse is opening its MOTORTREND opens registration 60th season with a production of the musical for 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Three Hendricks Registration is now open for MOTOR- returns to five cities in the Midwest Aug. County residents play TREND’s HOT ROD Power Tour. Celebrat- 23-27, including Aug. 25 at Lucas Oil leading roles in the show. ing 27 years in 2021, the world’s largest Raceway in Indianapolis. Visit hotrod. Appearing as Esmerelda traveling car show will again roll through com/events/power-tour. the gypsy dancer is Avon the heartland of hot rod culture as it resident Samantha Grace Shelton. Her love interest Captain Phoebus will be played by Nathan Brown, Wounded Hero Golf Scramble opens registration also of Avon. Danville The sixth annual Wounded Hero Golf been honored. Proceeds benefit Semper resident Grant Craig plays Scramble and Banquet will take place Fi & America’s Fund and Fisher House. Clopin, the king of the Aug. 27 at West Chase Golf Club, 4 Hol- Forms/checks should be completed gypsies. laway Blvd., Brownsburg. Registration by June 30 and can be mailed to Gregg All three are alumni of is from 9:30-10 a.m., with a shotgun at Scott, 18334 Nantaz Road, Cornelius N.C., The Biz Academy of Musi- 10:30 a.m. A veterans banquet and silent 28031. For questions, call Gregg Scott, cal Theatre in Avon. Direct- auction begins at 3:30 p.m. (317) 696-1312 or email gscott@gescott- ed by Shelly McFadden, More than $178,000 has been raised, associates.com. the show will be June 1-5 and 104 veterans from nine states have and June 8-12 at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Hendricks County residents Nathan Brown (left), Grant Craig and Greencastle. Tickets are Samantha Grace Shelton have parts in “The Hunchback of Notre $10. Call (765) 653-5880. Dame.” (Photo provided by Putnam County Playhouse) June 4, 2021 12 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY

HISTORY finds HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE Hand Pump Vacuum Hendricks County Masonic By Marty Carter that can be opened and emptied. One of the most in- lodges have 15th century ties Since the Feeny vac- teresting items in the uum cleaner came on By Ken Sebree Hendricks County Mu- the market when more seum’s 1900 kitchen is Early writings about the origins of areas of the country this Feeny hand pump freemasonry date back to 1425, which were getting wired for vacuum cleaner. It’s all centers on the craft of masonry. Early electricity, a 1910 ad the more interesting castles and cathedrals in Europe were points out that, among because it was an Indi- constructed of stone masonry, and the its other advantag- ana product, made in uneducated peasants of the day were es, the hand pump the Feeny Manufactur- truly amazed at how the masonry crafts- vacuum saves money ing Company. Edmond men could construct the delicate arch- on electricity. It sold for J. Feeny, inventor of es, domes and buttresses without them $17.50. the vacuum and sever- falling down. The Feeny company al other items, opened Master stonemasons were the first ar- produced several other the Muncie, Ind., fac- chitects, and their knowledge was kept items, including dust- tory in 1910. secret and handed down to the next gen- ers for applying insecticide in gardens, The vacuum has a hollow rod attached eration of craftsmen only when they were orchards, vineyards and cotton fields. to two canisters. Pumping the upper proven worthy to receive the secrets. In I919, the company discontinued the canister up and down creates suction In Europe during medieval times, vacuum and all other products to con- and pulls the dirt into a lower canister boys would often leave home by age 10 centrate solely on dusters. and study for the next dozen or so years to become master masons. He would Hendricks County Museum in Danville is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Come visit to see be schooled in English, Latin, French, the special focus on a few of the county’s townships and our main roads: U.S. 41, U.S. 36, Indiana 136 math, literature, geometry and sculp- and Indiana 267. Other redecorated rooms hold refreshed interest. hendrickscountymusuem.com ture/stone cutting. After several years of hands-on training and passing a rig- orous exam, he could wear the title of master mason. In the 16th century, responsibilities began to shift from the master masons to architects. It is possible that R architects began joining the lodges of the masons they worked with, which evolved into the modern-day Freema- sons lodge. The Plainfield Masonic Lodge is among five in Hendricks County that have connections to the In 1682 Scotland native John Skene 15th century. (Photo by Rick Myers) came to North America and was dedicated by the Scottish Grand Lodge as in 1848. Four other county lodges are the first freemason resident in America. more than a century old and still active UP TO From there the Masonic organization today. They are Belleville/Cartersburg SAVE $31 quickly spread along the east coast and (1848), Brownsburg (1859), Pittsboro included well-known figures who were (1899) and Plainfield (1904). PICK YOUR DATE TICKETS Freemasons including George Wash- Although the Masonic Lodge is a ington, Benjamin Franklin and Andrew secret organization and only members Jackson. In all, 14 U.S. presidents have know what goes on within the walls, a been master masons. mason will tell you their purpose is to The first Masonic lodges came to Indi- “make better men out of good men.” USE PROMO CODE: DISCOUNT802 ana before statehood from early settlers Which means better fathers, better hus- who had received their initial charters bands, brothers and sons by strength- from Ohio and Kentucky. Residents of ening character and improving moral Vincennes, Ind., created a new lodge in and spiritual outlooks. 1807, and soon after new lodges were chartered in Charlestown, Madison, Sa- lem, Corydon, Lawrenceburg, and other Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and Offer is online only. Valid for up to 8 discounts. No double discounts. Expires October 31, 2021. Hoosier communities eventually reach- resident of Hendricks County for well ing what would become Hendricks over 40 years. Contact him at ken@ County. sebreearchitects.com or The first Hendricks County lodge was (317) 272-7800. chartered in Danville (Western Star) June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 13 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com

ICONIC Athlete of the Week Notables Compiled by Mike Beas MAKING THE GRADE Avon junior Alana Springer placed second in the 200-meter dash to advance Avon’s valedictorian was also a regional to the state finals at Ben Davis High School June 5. She set a school record of 25.06 seconds and will run in the 4x100 relay qualifier in the 1,600-meter run after she, Kaila Springer, Kira Verburg and By Mike Beas “She’s been one of our team captains Alyssa Armstrong placed third at regional. the last two years.” Born in Poland’s fifth-largest city of Poznan, Also for the Orioles, Verburg was eighth in Stoppel did a Q&A with ICON: 200, Hannah Taylor ninth in the 3,200, the Alicja Stoppel has been a resident of Hendricks 4x400 relay placed 10th, Alicja Stoppel County since she was 2. Q: Has being Avon’s valedictorian 11th in the 1,600, the 4x800 relay placed Stoppel, a member of the Avon girls track and been an academic objective of 11th and Isabella Larimer landed 12th in field team, recently qualified for the Lafayette yours, or is it one of those the high jump. Jeff Regional in the 1,600-meter run where things that just happened Plainfield sophomore Veronica Hargrave she placed 11th. What she’s accomplished through hard work? also qualified with a third place in the academically is even more impressive; Stoppel A: I was always in the 800-meter run in 2:18.42. Discus thrower maintains a … no, this isn’t a typo … 5.40 grade top 10 in my class, but Alyssa Hall took third in her specialty to point average (on a 4.0 scale). the goal was to get as qualify. Others for the Quakers were the Stoppel delivered the valedictorian speech many college credits fifth-place 4x800 relay, Brooke Joseph sixth at Avon’s commencement exercises on May 28. as I can and make good in the long jump and seventh in 100-meter She graduated first academically in a class of grades. If I was No. 2, No. hurdles, Mallory Helbling seventh in shot 769 students. 5 or No. 10 in my class, I put, Samantha Morris seventh in discus, The senior admits to once getting a B+ in an would feel just as proud. Mackenzie VanBibber seventh in the pole AP World History class as a sophomore at Avon, vault and a 12th-place for the 4x400 relay. but said it just made her work harder. The same Q: Which track and field events do Cascade junior Christina Lamb leaped diligence could be seen in track and field where you specialize in at Avon? to fourth place in high jump, and teammate Stoppel significantly lowered her times from the A: I am a distance runner, focusing Halle Cansdale finished 12th in shot put. time she was a 10th grader (there was no 2020 mainly on the 1,600 this year, but The Avon softball team outscored three season due to the COVID-19 pandemic). am able to run anything between opponents in the Class 4A sectional by a Stoppel was timed at 5:47.79 in the 1,600 at the 800 and 3,200. I like running the combined 17-1 to advance to regionals the Zionsville Sectional. Her personal best was mile the most because it suits me Tuesday. In the final, a 7-0 shutout of Terre the 5:37 she ran at the Zionsville Invitational. best as I’m able to run it with pretty Haute North, juniors Gracie Jacobs and Lee Hoopingarner, who coaches the middle good speed. Lacy Smith supplied three base hits each, distance and distance runners for Avon girls with Smith also scoring three runs. Senior track, has known Stoppel since she ran in Q: Where do you plan to attend Madison Lockridge had two hits for the middle school. He can’t help but be impressed college and what will be your major? Orioles (22-6), while junior pitcher Hayden with everything she’s accomplished both on the A: I’m going to Purdue University and Batton tossed a complete-game four-hitter track and in the classroom. the major, it’s a long one (laughing), and struck out 15. “Alicja is just very disciplined and just does is radiological health sciences with a The Cascade baseball team, ranked everything we ask her to do,” Hoopingarner concentration in pre-medical physics. atop the Class 2A poll, got sectional play said. “She balances athletics and academics and As a career, I’ll either be doing research started with a 9-4 defeat of Speedway. makes sure she gets enough rest needed to get in the medical physics field or working Senior Darien Pugh had three hits, three her work done. I coached her in middle school, with cancer patients in a clinical stolen bases and drove in two runs to lead too, and she really hasn’t changed. setting such as a hospital. the Cadets, while Aidan Roach and Dane DuBois supplied two hits apiece. Henry Avon valedictorian Alicja Stoppel specializes in longer races for the Orioles track team. Her favorite distance Smith had a hit and scored two runs. to run is the mile. (Photo by Dave Gansert)

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Bill and Stephanie Throckmorton have deep racing connections and friendship. They formed Top Gun Racing, and he owns the west side restoration business Grant King Race Shops where their IndyCar team is based. (Photo by Faith Toole)

famous Borg-Warner Trophy, Throckmorton said he and his Tenn. and an oval at Gateway Motorsports Park (outside St. Avon graduate Throckmorton wife Stephanie have been working on building the team for Louis). nearly two years, and 2021 was the team’s first attempt to “Our little team is like a family,” Throckmorton said. ventures into IndyCar with goals put a car in the 500. “We’re a little team with a lot of motivation. We’re the Cin- “My wife Stephanie and I have talked about wanting to derella story.” to have a car in the 2022 Indy 500 have an IndyCar team for three years.” said Throckmorton, Throckmorton said that translated into developing a big who is the owner of the Grant King Race Shops, which re- fan base for the long shot effort. By Mark Ambrogi stores vintage cars on the far west side of Indianapolis. “The car came from Italy in a box with no parts assem- Bill Throckmorton is getting closer to his dream of put- Throckmorton said he was encouraged by the month. bled on April 2, and we’re testing at Gateway on May 10,” ting a car in the Indianapolis 500. “We had 38 days to put a car together, be set up and we he said. It won’t happen in 2021. The team’s effort to put R.C. En- were 1 mile off the Penske team (Will Power who will start Enerson, 24, has had four IndyCar starts, three for Coyne erson in the race in the Chevrolet came up 1 mile short at 32nd with 228.876 mph),” Throckmorton said. “What’s bad Racing in 2016 and one for Carlin in 2019, all on road cours- 227.298 mph. about that? That’s pretty good. It was close. We did every- es. He was fourth in points in the Indy Lights series in 2015, “I guarantee we’ll have a car in the 500 next year, and R.C. thing we could. Nobody is disappointed. We are planning giving him experiences on ovals. will be the kid driving it,” Throckmorton said. on running four more (IndyCar) races this season.” Throckmorton, a 1985 Avon High School graduate, The team, sponsored by Grant King Race Shops, plans to formed Top Gun Racing. In their inaugural hunt for the run road courses in Mid-Ohio, Elkhart Lake (Wis.), Nashville, Continued on PAGE 15 June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 15 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com

Continued from PAGE 14 Sneva and Al Unser drove, among others. “I grew up in the shop,” Throckmortion said. “I worked there from the time I was 7 or 8 years old. I started sweeping floors when I was Getting to know “Having an IndyCar team is just a dream come true for Bill,” 5 or 6. I was welding and fabricating there from the time I was very Stephanie said. “I enjoy racing. I was the announcer for Gas City young. I worked more than I went to school to be honest.” Bill Throckmorton I-69 Speedway for 17 years.” Throckmorton, who quit driving in 1998, had started his own Facing the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge, Stephanie advanced welding and engineering business in 1988. He has • Hendricks County connections: said. owned the shop since 2001. King died in a car accident in 1999. Graduated in 1985 from Avon “It’s been a short road but a long road to get here,” Stephanie Stephanie, whose maiden name is Valentine, drove sprint cars High School said. “We’re just concentrating on the IndyCar Series right now. We and midgets on pavement as well from 1991-1997. The couple, • Family: Throckmorton married have a great team put together.” who have been friends for 30 years, married in 2018. Stephanie Valentine in 2018. Roy Wilkerson serves as Top Gun chief mechanic, and Eric Peter- “Our shop is basically a working race shop museum,” Throck- son works as lead engineer. morton said. “We still restore and build cars. We do restoration of • Hobbies: Racing history, has made “I’ve had race cars all my life,” said Throckmorton, who drove the famous race cars. We usually do it for customers. Then we have YouTube videos on the history of sprint cars and midgets. “We’ve had our own sprint car teams. We a lot of our own cars like that.” Grant King Race Shops. “(Retired have teams in other forms of racing. We’re working out of Grant Throckmorton said there are an assortment of Grant King built Indianapolis Motor Speedway King (Race) Shops now.” cars, IndyCars, sprints and midgets on display in the shop. There historian) Donald Davidson is Throckmorton said Stephanie’s contributions are huge. are thousands of photos and memorabilia. definitely one of my heroes.” “She does everything,” Throckmorton said. “Without her, we One day Throckmorton would love to see one of his own Indy • Favorite Indy 500 moment: wouldn’t get anything done. 500 cars put on display. “When Tom Sneva qualified our King, who opened the shop in 1970, was Throckmorton’s uncle (Grant King) car as a rookie in by marriage. King’s first wife Doris was his mother’s sister. King ON THE COVER: Avon High School graduate Bill Throckmorton started his owned and built Indy cars and ran cars in the Indianapolis 500 own IndyCar team and has goals to have a driver in the 2022 race after coming 1974. He ended up qualifying the from 1970-1983. He built cars that A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Tom just short in 2021. (Photo by Faith Toole) car in the rain and put it in the third row.” • Favorite driver: “I knew a lot of “We had 38 days to put a car together, be set up and we were 1 mile off the Penske the drivers from the 1970s and team (Will Power who will start 32nd with 228.876 mph). What’s bad about ‘80s. I don’t have a favorite, just appreciate all of them I’m lucky that? That’s pretty good. It was close. We did everything we could. Nobody is enough to know.” disappointed. We are planning on running four more (IndyCar) races this season.” • Favorite TV show: “NCIS: New — Bill Throckmorton Orleans.”

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AVON Jack E. Schwomeyer Vicki Jo Hess NORTH SALEM Jack E. Schwomeyer, 87, passed away May Vicki Jo Hess, 76, Brazil, passed away Monday Dorothy “Ann” Hadley 21, 2021. He was born Nov. 30, 1933. Services morning, May 17th, 2021. James William Ervin Dorothy “Ann” Hadley, 94, passed away May will be 10 a.m. May 29 at Matthews Mortuary, She was born in Indianapolis James William Ervin, 92, passed away May 22, 1021. She was born Feb. 4, 1927. Services Brownsburg. Jan. 17, 1945, to Joseph 19, 2021. He was born July 21, 1928. Services will be held at a later date. Weaver & Randolph Ray E. Gurley Edward Laudig and Mildred were held May 24 at Jones Family Mortuary, Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with Ray E. Gurley, 90, passed away May 23, 2021. He Louise (Coffman) Laudig. She Mooresville. arrangements. was born Aug. 1, 1930. Services will be at 1 p.m. is survived by her husband, Charles Hess; two sons, Bonnie Robinson Danny Ray Groover May 28, 2021 at Hinsey Brown Funeral Service, Bonnie Robinson, passed away May 20, 2021. Knightstown Chapel. Todd Farris and wife Marla of Danny Ray Groover, 63, passed away May 17, Greencastle, Troy Farris and Services were held May 25 at Fairview Cemetery, 2021. He was born June 26, 1957. Services were Delilah Shortz wife Jennifer of Brazil, four North Salem. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, held May 22 at Avon United Methodist Church. Infant Delilah Shortz passed away May 19, 2021. grandchildren, Ryan Farris and wife Elizabeth, Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements. Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, She was born May 19, 2021. Services were held Katie Farris, Jackson Farris and Jenna Farris; one Mooresville, was entrusted with arrangements. May 25 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. great-grandson, Harvey Farris, and her sisters, CLAYTON Vera M. Jarrett Jeffry W. Miller Nancy Branneman and Patty Buis. She was Vera M. Jarrett passed away May 20, 2021. Jeffry W. Miller, 52, passed away May17, 2021. He preceded in death by her parents. She graduated Marsha A. Wright Services were held at New Brunswick Christian was born Nov. 2, 1968. Services were held May 24 from Cloverdale High School in 1963. In Marsha A. Wright, 74, passed away May 20, 2021. Church, Lebanon. Contributions may be made at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.. addition to raising two boys, she worked in sales She was born Oct. 26, 1946. Services were held to New Brunswick Christian Church. Eric M.D. Wilma Lucille Woosley throughout her life and truly had a calling for May 23 at Plainfield United Methodist Church. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with Wilma Lucille Woosley, passed away May 16, 2021. working with people. She was an active member Contributions may be made to the Plainfield arrangements. Wilma was born Feb. 28, 1942. Services will be of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Tri Kappa for United Methodist Church Handbell Choir. Donna Sue (Roark) Darlage held at a later date. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, many years as well as an avid tennis player. She Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with Donna Sue (Roark) Darlage, 76, passed away May Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements. was a key player in travel tennis leagues with the arrangements. 23, 2021. She was born March 16, 1945. No foral Terre Haute Tennis Club for many years. Her love Judith A. Rettig of her family and friends was the most important services are planned. Contributions may be made Judith A. Rettig, 83, passed away May 23, 2021. to Anew Hospice. Carlisle Branson Funeral Service thing in her life, and she spent many weekends PITTSBORO She was born Feb. 7, 1938. Services will be attending all of her grandchildren’s events and & Crematory, Mooresville, was entrusted with at 12:30 p.m. June 5 at Matthews Mortuary, arrangements. enjoying her vast group of friends over a game Alberta L. Broyles Brownsburg. Contributions may be made to of euchre or trying out a new restaurant. She Alberta L. Broyles, 90, passed away May 17, 2021. Ralph Leon Haltom Friends of Phoenix, Shirley, Ind. attended Calvary Church in Plainfield, and by She was born May 31, 1930. Services were held Ralph Leon Haltom, 83, passed away May 24, Donald G. Scott words and character, lived the life of a Christian. May 22 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. 2021. He was born Feb. 24, 1938. Services were Donald G. Scott, 83, passed away on May 25, Vicki passed peacefully in her sleep after a brave Contributions may be made to Pittsboro United held May 28 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1938. Services battle with pancreatic cancer. There will be Methodist Church. Plainfield. were held May 28 at Matthews Mortuary, two services held in Vicki’s honor. A graveside Jimmie L. Carlton Brownsburg. service for family and close friends will be held Jimmie L. Carlton, 69, passed away May 26, 2021. BROWNSBURG at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at the Cloverdale Services were held May 29, 2021 at Eric M.D. Bell PLAINFIELD Cemetery, 155 E. Robert Weist Ave., Cloverdale. A Funeral Home, Pittsboro. John J. Jaco memorial service open to everyone will be held John J. Jaco, passed away May 23, 2021. Services Arvilla M. Thompson the following Saturday, June 19th at 2 p.m. at the were held May 27 at Bailey Funeral Home in Arvilla M. Thompson, 82, passed away May 21, Calvary Church, 1290 S. Center St., Plainfield. In LIZTON lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations Vienna, Ill. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, 2021. She was born Dec. 6, 1938. Services were Flora T. Christensen, 88, passed away May 27, was entrusted with arrangements. held at 1 p.m. May 29 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, be made to Calvary Church in memory of Vicki Jo Hess. Donations can be mailed to: Calvary Church, 2021. Services were held June 1 at Eric M.D. Bell Plainfield. Funeral Home, Pittsboro. Nellie J. Goldsby 1290 S. Center St., Plainfield, IN 46168. Nellie J. Goldsby, 87, passed away May 13, 2021. She was born April 23, 1934. Private services will be held. Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was Hendricks County obituaries are printed free of charge up to 50 words. Funeral directors entrusted with arrangements. are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to [email protected].

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$95 for three days, $150 for five days. Avon. $5 per person per session. Register: collaboration of six local yoga studios. EVENTScalendar upaintpotterystudio.com washingtontwpparks.org Listen to music, enjoy food and browse through local artisans, crafts, jewelry 7 Monday 10-12 Thursday-Saturday makers and artists while saluting the June Summer Reading Kickoff Amo Fish Fry Festival beginning of summer. Free yoga classes 7 p.m., Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. 5:30-10 p.m., Mill Creek West Elementary every 30 minutes from 2:15-4:45 p.m. 4-8 Jefferson St., Brownsburg. Meet sponsors, School, 4704 Pearl St., Amo. Join for the 70th A 60-minute yoga class starts at 5 p.m. Summer Fun Run Series take a fun photo, play games and have a Amo Fish Fry Festival, hosted by the Amo eventbrite.com/e/154840242333, Summer At a time participants choose. Al and Jan cool treat. bburglibrary.net Volunteer Fire Department and Cascade Soulstice/2021 on Facebook Barker Sports Complex, Miracle Field, 451 Youth League. The festival has tasty food, Vestal Road, Plainfield. Hosted by Hendricks 8 Tuesday live music, games and carnival rides, BINGO, 21 Monday County Parks & Recreation, now in its DIY Bird Feeders vendor tent and other special events. Ice Cream Craft 13th year, encourages residents to find a 3:15-4:15 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township facebook.com/amofirestation151 11-11:15 a.m., Plainfield-Guilford new trail or head back to a favorite while Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. Township Public Library, online program, supporting local parks. Funds provide Online program. Teens can learn how to 11 Friday plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info. Cool down with grants to local park departments for make a bird feeder with everyday items. Chip in for the Kids an ice cream-themed puffy paint craft and programs, park amenities, special events plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info 8:30 a.m. start time, West Chase Golf Club, book talk in this online children’s program. and more. Virtual runs at different trails 4 Hollaway Boulevard, Brownsburg. Hosted throughout the summer. Individual, $35; 9 Wednesday by the Brownsburg Education Foundation. 22 Tuesday family of four, $100. pfohc.org Nerf Battles at Pecar Park Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 Animal Vinyl Decals 6-7 p.m., 115 S. County Road 575, Avon. a.m. brownsburgeducationfoundation.org/ 3:15-4:15 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township 4 Friday Reoccurs every two weeks on Wednesday. golf-outing Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. Teens Concert by the Creek: Living Proof Come to the park and playground to learn how to make animal-shaped vinyl 7-9 p.m., Washington Township Park have an epic battle. Bring blasters; park 20 Sunday decals in this online program. plainfield Amphitheater, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. staff will bring the darts and obstacles. Summer Soulstice library.libnet.info. Free music, plus food and drink vendors. washingtontwpparks.org/run-and-shoot- 2-6 p.m., Ellis Park, Danville. This is a washintontwpparks.com biathlon 5 Saturday 9 Wednesday Plant Exchange Extravaganza Summer Movie Nights: “The Croods: A New 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in front of the Avon- Age” Washington Township Public Library, 498 7 p.m., Williams Park, 940 S. Locust Lane, N. Avon Ave. Masks and social distancing Brownsburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chair required. AvonLibrary.net to sit outdoors or stay in the car for a free drive-in experience. Tune to 102.9 FM to Podcast 5 Saturday hear the movie. brownsburgparks.com/ In the Gallery: Hoosier Kitefliers Society summer-movie-nights All day, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. This month’s 9 Wednesday exhibit features kites of all shapes, sizes and Women’s Self-Defense Class Our guest: colors from the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. 7 p.m., Brownsburg Police Department Bob Straka Learn about the history of kites and the Training Facility, 75 Whittington Drive. fun of kite flying. Displayed June 5-30. BPD offers a monthly class that teaches President plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info physical techniques and basic methods of Kiwanis Club of Avon personal safety and situational awareness. 7 Monday Classes meet on the second Wednesday of Friday, June 4 • 3 p.m. Leap Into Science: Light and Shadow each month. Contact Sgt. Fleck, pfleck@ myhcicon.com 11-11:15 a.m. Plainfield-Guilford Township brownsburgpolice.org. Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. This online children’s program will explore light 10 Thursday and shadow with an experiment to try. Leap Movies in Town Square: “Onward” into Science is a nationwide collaboration 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Shops at Perry Crossing, engineered by the Franklin Institute. 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield. Join for Presented by: plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info a free outdoor movie night. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and meet on the Town Square 7 Monday lawn. facebook.com/ShopPerryCrossing Donut You Love Painting Summer Camp 1-3 p.m.. uPaint Pottery Studio, 1820 E. 10 Thursday Main St., Plainfield. Campers will paint Country Line Dancing Lessons Hendricks County Conversations a cute keepsake box: I Love You to the 6-8 p.m., Washington Township Park Donuts and Back and enjoy a donut snack. Pavilion Center, 115 S. County Road 575, with Rick Myers and Gus Pearcy For ages 5 and older. Cost: $35 per day, June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 19 myhcicon.com June 4, 2021 20 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com VIEWS

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Run, COVID, run Story walk cases at Avon Town Hendricks Regional Health will stop par- Hall Park have been vandalized, ticipating in the Hendricks County COV- and replacements are on backorder, ID-19 vaccination clinic June 4. Kevin Speer, with orders canceling after 30 days. HRH president and CEO said the next stage of vaccinations will move to primary care or Hendricks County school districts family doctors and pediatricians. Like the taught students in person for the rest of the country, the demand for vaccines entire 2020-21 school year. is beginning to diminish. Hendricks County is one of the leading Avon Schools honored Mike counties in the state with 56% of residents Rawlinson, director of facilities who have received at least one dose of the PAIN IN THE FOOT and transportation, for four decades of vaccine at press time. More than 48% of service with a customized blanket. residents are fully vaccinated. A whopping When your dreams seem like reality 96% of residents 65 and older have been Avon Lowe’s store manager Mark vaccinated. Reports of adverse reactions By Dick Wolfsie you already are?” Persun donated masks and wipes to the vaccines are virtually nonexistent in Each of the next three nights, I was awak- to the school district. Central Indiana. If you dream you have foot cramps and ened again with throbbing, piercing foot Nationwide, the preliminary data is be- the pain wakes you up, but then it’s gone pain. I bolted straight up in bed. “What’s when you open your eyes, do you really There is a fake page called ginning to show the pandemic is in retreat. the matter, Dick? Foot Plainfield Parks-recreation on The vaccination rate hit 48.6% across the have foot cramps? cramps again?” This is the great phil- Facebook requesting followers for the U.S. with at least one dose of the vaccine, “Yes, but I swear I legit parks page and announcing according to the Center for Disease Control. osophical question I am I hate brain teasers — things wasn’t dreaming … al- going to tackle in this like, If I tell you I lie about winners for its latest contest. Do not Plus a percentage of Americans avoiding though, I am surprised click on any links from the fake page. the vaccination have already had COVID. column because I have everything, am I telling the to find you sleeping Hospitalizations are down. given up on that pesky truth now? When I read this next to me. Where’s On May 20 for the first time since March one about the tree fall- kind of enigma, I just want to Jennifer Lopez?” ing in the forest, which QUOTE 5, 2020, San Francisco General Hospital an- find the person who came up I finally saw my doc- nounced it admitted no COVID-19 patients. has kept me tossing tor and explained the and turning for several with such an inane question There are still some troubled spots in the and put him out of my misery. problem. My discussion “The summer Southeast United States, but if this trend con- decades. with him made things tinues, life as we remember from 2019 should I hate brain teas- even worse. “Dick, are start to return for the summer months. ers — things like, If I you still taking that night is like a Now, we watch the race to vaccinate tell you I lie about everything, am I telling mild sleeping pill I prescribed?” poorer nations to prevent an outbreak like the truth now? When I read this kind of “Yes, why?” perfection of the one in India. enigma, I just want to find the person who “The cramps may be a side effect of the Kudos to Hendricks County and all the came up with such an inane question and sleeping pill.” medical personnel who donated their ex- put him out of my misery. “So, I’m not just dreaming I have cramps?” thought.” pertise to eradicate the scourge we faced. A few years back, I was having nightly “I’m not sure, but I’d stop taking the pill — Wallace Stevens While we are watching the inevitable end leg cramps, which constantly woke me. for a few weeks and see what happens.” of the local outbreak, we must continue to I couldn’t go back to sleep so I spent the “But my wife says if I don’t get a good obey local rules and especially the wishes of wee hours of the morning massaging my night’s rest, I’m sleepy, then I’m grumpy local establishments with regards to masks. legs, wrapping them in hot towels and and I become a little dopey. What do you Letters to the editor policy: The They are just trying to protect their employ- popping magnesium pills. Ah, those were think, Doc? What am I missing, here?” ICON will consider verifiable let- ees and other customers. the good old days. Now things have got- “I think there are four more dwarfs,” he ters of up to 150 words. Letters And while vaccines are highly effective ten complicated and out of my reach. This snapped back. must be thoroughly vetted prior to at keeping us from catching the novel coro- time it’s my feet. I’m not quite sure what to do now. The submission. The ICON retains the navirus, they are not foolproof. A small per- When I woke up the other morning my doctor thinks I’m crazy; my wife says I’m right to reject and return any letter centage of people are still testing positive. wife asked me: “So, how did you sleep?” a hypochondriac and Jennifer won’t take it deems to carry unsubstantiated The vaccine is 100% effective against severe “Not very well. Foot cramps woke me my calls. content. The ICON also retains the symptoms and hospitalizations. up several times. I had them all night. It’s This morning, I told Mary Ellen about right to edit letters but not their in- Thank you, Hendricks County, for helping hard to believe I slept at all.” the dream I had last night. I had no foot tent. Send letters to connie@icon- to stamp out COVID-19. “What did you do to stop them?” cramps. I also had a full head of hair, per- times.com. Writers must include a Get out and enjoy your hometown. “I didn’t have to do anything. Once I fect hearing and rock-hard abs. hometown and a daytime phone opened my eyes, the cramps were gone, “Do you remember those days?” I asked number for verification. Guest col- so I went back to sleep.” STRANGE LAW her. umns: policy for guest columns is “Well, maybe you just dreamt you had “Only in MY dreams,” she said. the same as the aforementioned, them?” Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- but the allowable length is 240 “Mary Ellen, you know thinking about words. Guest columns should ad- sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with stuff like that keeps me awake.” dress the whole of ICON’s reader- share one with you … “Bingo, you’re cured! You’ll never have his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the basement trying to think up something ship, not simply special interest To curb high speed horse races from the past, in foot cramps again. What would you do groups, and may not in any way without me? By the way, will never sleep- funny to write. He can be reached at: Indianapolis and Marion County, no horse shall [email protected]. contain a commercial message. be “driven” at a speed above 10 mph. ing again make you even grumpier than June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 21 VIEWS myhcicon.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Danville Town Council should put bypass ahead of development We Can Prevent Domestic Violence. To the editor Council still could annex the 400 farm- On May 20, the Danville (Town) Council land without any developer. Doing so would Take the First Step: chose tax revenue over safety, approving allow Danville to reap tax revenue from the Miles Farm subdivision of 957 homes along land, block development until the bypass a clogged U.S. 36. Planting up to 1,800 ve- is built and persuade the state to build the hicles along 36 at rush hour adds one ve- bypass with state and federal funds. Waiting hicle every eight seconds, five hours a day. one more decade would allow a safe road to Our ordinance implicitly states no project precede our largest development. Council significantly increasing traffic congestion overlooks their power to annex, to foster should be allowed. Council ignored our law. orderly growth. The time for a bypass is here Council never has tackle(d) Danville‘s need for comfort and safety. for a four-lane bypass. Gregory W. Black, Danville

Upgrades make Plainfield nonprofit exterior sparkle To the editor are known for their professionalism and be- When The Gathering Together decided to cause of their generosity to the Hendricks paint its iconic 1850s brick building yellow, County community,” said Rita Fiorentino, there was some grumbling. Folks around executive director and founder. They did a Hendricks County had come to connect beautiful job and we have heard nothing with the big red house on North Center but compliments over our color choice. So, Street and were not very excited about the when the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce change. It was a bold move and this non- held their Cabin Fever online auction, I was profit that serves individuals in their final delighted to see the $300 window clean- moments wanted the best paint contractor ing. The windows are amazing! I doubt they We are Hendricks County’s only domestic it could find. have ever looked so sparkling clean!” violence shelter with over 50 residents who “We chose Elite Pro Painting because they Marcia Gentleman, Plainfield need your help right now. Join us (virtually or in person) at our most fun fundraiser and meet like-minded people who care about preventing domestic violence.

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(317) 745-1496 June 4, 2021 22 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com HEALTH How do you define yourself? LIFE’S By Karl Zimmer also know that we create what we believe, CHOICES When someone asks you so if I tell myself my body aches, that I to tell them about yourself, can’t do the things I used to do when I was how do you answer? Do you tell them your younger, then I will create more aches and title and what you do for work? I certainly reduced function, regardless of my age. remember having done that, and now the You are more than your body, and you are answer to that question is becoming more more than your mind. Your body and your and more difficult for me, mind communicate with for a variety of reasons. each other and are part I’d like you to rethink You are more than your of a whole being, which includes your spirit. The the answer to that ques- work, certainly. Since you truth is that the body, tion, and not just because will create what you focus you are more than what mind and spirit, working on in your mind, how you you do, but also, and together, create your real- define yourself, matters. perhaps even more im- ity, your health, your well- portantly, you will create being, your happiness: more of what you believe everything that is you. to be true. And if you define yourself as So, when you are congruent in how you what you do in work, then that is what you treat your body with what you believe in are creating more of in your life. Do you re- your mind and what your spirit projects to ally want more work? God or the universe, then that becomes your The issue is greater than creating more reality. How cool is that? work for yourself. You are more than your work, certainly. Karl is the author of, “The Boy Who Grew Up Since you will create what you focus on in to RULE® the World…,” a speaker and board your mind, how you define yourself, mat- certified hypnotist. Karl can be contacted at [email protected]. RULE® is ters. If you tell yourself that you are un- a Registered Mark of Karl R. Zimmer III. healthy or getting old, you will create a life Information provided is for informational of getting old and of less health. Obviously, purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, we are all getting older each year, but we treat or cure any condition or illness.

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F • Complete commercial kitchen 3 4 • Demonstation kitchen 4 3 • 12,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose F auditorium 3 4 • 24’ x 36’ stage 3 4 • Easy load-in areas with 3 4 overhead door • High ceilings 4 3 • Epoxy covered flooring 4 3 • ADA accessibility F 4 3 3 4 DANVILLE | 1900 East Main St. Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Birds: BLUE JAY, FINCH, FLAMINGO, MACAW, PEACOCK, TOUCAN; Films: ELECTION, LEGALLY BLONDE, MUD, WALK THE LINE, WILD; Ingredients: FLOUR, SALT, WATER, YEAST; 317-718-6153 | www.4HComplex.org Entrees: OMELETTE, SALAD, SANDWICH; Teams: INDIANA, MARSHALL; Inductee: TAMIKA CATCHINGS June 4, 2021 24 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com LIFESTYLE Timing of pruning can affect spring-blooming shrubs GARDENING By John Chapin Every spring, I get questions from following spring. These homeowners asking why their dwarf lilacs aren’t bloom- flower buds are usually ing, or have stopped blooming after years of great dis- completely formed by plays. early July, so any pruning Last year, the record Mother’s Day weekend freeze killed done in late summer or developing flower buds on many blooming shrubs, includ- fall cuts off most of those ing dwarf and French lilacs, so no flowers bloomed. This buds, resulting in little to year, the late frosts and snow did minimal damage, as wit- no bloom the following nessed by the abundant floral display of dwarf lilacs over spring. the past few weeks. So, remember that any However, in sharp contrast to typical lush blooms (see spring-blooming shrubs, the first photo), this year some dwarf lilacs had just a few including azaleas, forsyth- blossoms (like in the second photo). The reason is almost ias, flowering almonds, certainly not frost damage, nutrition deficiency or pests. deutzias and dwarf lilacs When trimmed too late, spring- It’s most likely a matter of bad timing when pruning, trim- should be pruned or blooming shrubs won’t produce ming or shearing a dwarf lilac. sheared as soon as pos- the next season. Many gardeners wait until cooler fall weather to clean sible after the flowers have faded, preferably within a few up their landscaping, including trimming the shrubs. It’s weeks, to ensure a beautiful spring flower display the fol- important to remember that spring-blooming shrubs actu- lowing year. Happy gardening! ally form flower buds by mid-summer that will bloom the

It’s important to remember that spring-blooming John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of Chapin shrubs actually form flower buds by mid-summer Landscaping in Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience in the landscaping business. Contact him at jchapinlandscaping@gmail. that will bloom the following spring. Spring-blooming dwarf lilacs can produce lush, abundant flowers when com pruned soon after blooms fade. (Photos provided by John Chapin)

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Because of the slow death of metro daily newspapers, some, including those who purchase advertising, have been conditioned to believe that print is dead. That couldn’t be further from the truth (94 percent ICON readership in each of 38,000-plus Hendricks County households – SMARI, Inc.). The real truth is, community newspapers have become collateral damage – branded unfairly – because of the headlines that failing metro daily newspaper have created for themselves.

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Our best days are ahead, but we need your help. You are invited to become an ICONic Investor. Your one-time annual $25 investment will help us continue to provide you all of the wonderful stories and photos that make Hendricks County the great place it is to live and work. We are proud of and grateful for being the purveyor of local news and information that, in many cases, cannot otherwise be consumed – we are writing, each week, the pages of Hendricks County history. Please go to myhcicon.com/iconic-investor/ to make your donation online or send it to 5252 E. Main St., Avon, IN 46123. Thank you for your support of Hendricks County journalism! Rick Myers | Owner & Publisher | 317-451-4088 June 4, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 27 COMMUNITY ICON of the Month myhcicon.com AVON BUSINESS LEADER Downard’s been key business leader for over 30 years; 21 years as executive director of Avon Chamber of Commerce

Compiled by Catherine Myers “Avon has been a true passion, and way of life for me over these 30 plus great years. The last few years, I have Tom Downard has lived in Avon for more than three de- excitedly brought the Hendricks County Rib Fest and cades, starting his career in commercial real estate. Balloon Glow to our community. This is one of the “Over the years, my business partner and I developed a must do events of the year.” gas convenience store (BP Amoco) and several retail shop- This year’s Rib Fest and Balloon Glow moves ping centers in Avon and Central Indiana,” Downard said. from the Kingsway Christian Church campus in At the same time he started raising his family includ- Avon to the nearby Hendricks County 4-H Fair- ing kids, Alex, now 24 and Abby, 21. Meanwhile he was grounds in Danville. The event is 4-10 p.m. June named the first Avon Chamber of Commerce first full 26. Visit avonchamber.org/hendricks-county- time executive director in January 2000, a position he still rib-fest.html for more information. holds today. He also coached the Cardinal Ritter girls bas- For his work in Avon and the surrounding ketball team in Indianapolis. area, Downard is the Hendricks County ICON of This year he is also marking another milestone, retiring the Month. from coaching. What do you consider your greatest virtue? Understanding the environment I am in and acting accordingly What do you most deplore in others? Laziness, not putting forth your best effort What do you like most about living in Hendricks County? The people and its small community feel If you had to live elsewhere than in Hendricks County, where would it be? Costa Rica If you could begin life over, what would you change? I feel very blessed with the path my life has taken, so I don’t think I would change anything. If money were no issue, how would you spend it? Well and often. I would make sure my family and friends wanted for nothing. What makes you happiest? Seeing my kids happy and successful What is your favorite vacation spot? A beach in Florida, Gulf side. What do you do with idle time? Spend time with family and friends What is it that makes you angry? Social media What do you do to escape from reality? Coach What or who is the greatest love of your life? My son and my daughter Which living person in Hendricks County do you most admire? Former Avon superintendent Maggie Hoerne- mann for leading the school corporation and being a tremendous community collaborator What is the quality you most like in a man? Strong, loyal and personable What is the quality you most like in a woman? Strong, loyal and personable What is your greatest extravagance? Golf, cigars and bourbon What are your fears, phobias? I have a fear of heights. What has been the happiest time of your life? Birth of my children Which talent would you most like to possess? Musical talent What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty — I am blessed with some good ones. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Abe Lincoln — he is a good Republican, was faced with tough decisions and did what was right. What is your greatest regret? After many years in real estate development, I regret pulling back the reins on the growth pattern at the time. What tenet do you live by? Work hard, play hard. June 4, 2021 28 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com

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