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Our ICONic community PAGE 10 Avon Town Council hears economic development plans, approves infrastructure May 7, 2021 upgrades myhcicon.com Page 4 Plainfield Town Council adopts plan countywide natural hazards plan, approves MORE THAN Vandalia Trail extension Page 6 IU Health West A SASH Hospital’s ICONIC Athlete of the Week Henry Hesson AND TIARA Page 16 Two ambitious women from Plainfield and Avon named 500 Festival Princess Page 8 Insert inside Unmatched orthopedic care takes a strong team. Get started with our orthopedics and sports medicine Orthopedics Team team today at hendricks.org/ortho. May 7, 2021 2 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Larrison Want to Advertise? Contracting Hendricks County ICON on the reaches a vast segment of Danville of our community. 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Ind. 267, known (C2) to highway commercial (HC) and indus- • Family owned and operated email her at gretchen@ Competitive pricing as the Musselman planned unit develop- trial (I2) to allow development of an indus- icontimes.com. • ment by M/I Homes. Then the council re- trial park with a commercial component at • FREE estimates! Remember, our news deadlines are Weekly Rates or one time only jobs jected the rezoning request. the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway several days prior to print. • The council voted 2-3 to annex the land. and Connector Road. Lawn Services: The failure of the ordinance meant that the Scannell Properties is building two spec Landscaping, mulching, stone, council could not approve the rezoning. buildings that will be 500,000 square feet spring and fall cleanup, etc. Instead, council member Jeff Gracey each. It is a $25 million investment with a Let us do the cleaning or yard work made a motion to deny the zoning change, potential to create 275 jobs at an average A product of you can’t or don’t have time for! which effectively killed the entire project wage of $19.19 per hour. including the land swap for a town land that Read more at: myhcicon.com/brownsburg- Call Today! would have added parking to the B&O trail- town-council-cans-south-green-street- Rick Myers 765-366-4981 head on South Green Street. development-approves-zoning-change Publisher Next, the council approved and adopted Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer Lyla Turner Assistant to the Publisher Grow Local Media, LLC Linda Jenks Brownsburg Schools hire equity ©2021 Advertising Account All Rights Reserved Representative and diversity coordinator Established Gretchen Becker April 2008 Content Editor Shayla Webb is busy getting acclimated Mark Gasper with her new role at the Brownsburg Com- Digital Sales Coordinator munity School Corporation (BCSC). Zach Ross & Asha Patel Last month, Webb was hired as the dis- Production & Design trict’s coordinator of equity and diversity. Webb will lead professional development on equity, diversity and inclusion within the 5252 E. Main St., district by working with staff and lead ef- Avon, IN 46123 forts to attract and retain diversity in teach- ing and leadership positions. Ph: (317) 451-4088 “Something we can work on is under- Shayla Webb was hired as the coordinator of equity standing we don’t have to change our and diversity for the Brownsburg Community School SPONSORED The Hendricks County values or beliefs in order to treat people Corporation in March. (Photo provided by BCSC) with dignity and respect,” said Webb. “I am ICON is published by Grow HC Local Media, LLC. Content eager to work alongside Dr. Snapp to ad- discrimination and fear.” published alongside this icon is vance equity and diversity in BCSC. 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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]. May 7, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 3 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Hendricks County lawmakers respond to new state budget By Gus Pearcy The Indiana General Assembly wrapped including $500 million in local grants to up this year’s session with bipartisan sup- boost regional economic development. An- port for a $37 billion budget. The two-year other $900 million will be saved for future budget calls for a significant increase in construction projects. school funding of 4.6% in the first year and The budget includes funding for some 4.3% in the second. new buildings including inns at Potato There is also an historic expansion of the Creek and Prophetstown state parks, a new Electrical state’s private school voucher program, add- indoor stadium at the swine barn at the In- ing in 12,000 students to a projected total diana State Fairgrounds, and new campuses of 48,000. for the state’s deaf and blind schools. hazards Lawmakers also included plans to Here’s how local legislators viewed the CAN EXIST IN spend $3 billion in federal coronavirus aid, historic budget: THE OFFICE, TOO “Indiana consistently puts education at the top of the pri- ority list when it comes to funding, and this year is no ex- ception. Before the most recent revenue forecast, schools across the state were expected to see an increase in fund- JUST BECAUSE YOU WORK IN AN OFFICE ing. Thanks to our strong conservative leadership and our DOESN’T MEAN YOU MIGHT NOT BE EXPOSED economy rebounding, our state is able to further our com- TO ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. mitment to Hoosier students and educators, and increase our investment substantially. Locals should use this addi- tional funding to increase educator salaries to help retain and attract top talent in our classrooms.” WATCH FOR... State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), • Electrical cables that are frayed, loose or have chair of the House Education Committee exposed wires. • Outlets that are worn and won’t hold plugs snugly. “This state budget makes an unprecedented investment in • Electrical equipment that gives off a strange odor. our K-12 schools, including providing an additional $600 million to public schools annually to increase teacher pay. • Overheating equipment. Beware of discolored plastic This funding exceeds the Next Level Teacher Compensa- tion Commission’s recommendations and will help draw casings on the equipment or discolored outlet covers. more Hoosiers into the teaching profession. Schools will be asked to set their minimum starting salary to $40,000 a • Overloaded outlets or extension cords. year and required to direct at least 45% of tuition support dollars to teacher pay. If these benchmarks aren’t met, • Equipment that is not working properly. schools will have to report to the state as to why not. This historic education funding is in addition to key invest- TO MINIMIZE HAZARDS: ments for infrastructure, mental health and law enforce- ment, all while reducing taxpayer-funded debt, and pro- • Switch off and unplug appliances when they are not in viding opportunities for future tax cuts and reforms.” use and before cleaning. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) • Turn off all appliances at the end of the day. “Relying on fiscal responsibility, our state weathered the • Do not force a plug into an outlet if it does not fit. past year better than expected. While other states are looking at tough budget cuts, Indiana has the opportunity • Do not run electrical cords through high-traffic areas, to make strong investments in Hoosier priorities. With half under carpets or across doorways. our budget already dedicated to K-12 education, we are increasing education funding by an additional $1.9 billion • Make sure the electrical over the next two years. With this investment, Indiana is load is not too much for any meeting and exceeding the recommendations for increas- circuit, even when using a ing teacher salaries that were proposed by the Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission. Local school boards surge protector. must prioritize this funding to make sure it supports rais- ing teacher pay.” State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton),chair of the House Ways and Means K-12 subcommittee May 7, 2021 4 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Avon Town Council hears economic development plans, approves infrastructure upgrades ICONICbrief Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover WHAT HAPPENED: The council County Road 1000 South The Avon Town Council met April 22.