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Compiled by Gus Pearcy The Brownsburg Town Council met May 13 for a regular meeting. Four council members were present. Brian Jessen was absent. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green St. Meetings are streamed live and archived at brownsburg.org. The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 27. The ICON will report on that meeting in the next Brownsburg/Danville edition.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council held public hearings and approved second readings of three ordinances.

WHAT IT MEANS: AME Electrical Contracting, Competition Development and Fairview West subdivision all moved through the second reading. No one spoke at the hearings. Councilman Jeff Gracey voted against the annexation of Fairview West planned development at 5763 E. County Road 700 N, voicing his dislike of the project that is seeking planned development variances. Later in the meeting, the council did approve the fiscal plan for annexing the Fairview West development.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved the creation of an ARP Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund.

WHAT IT MEANS: The town is expecting to receive $5.63 million from the federal government relief act. The money will be split between two payments this year and next. None of the money has been allocated. This establishes the fund to receive the money. The funds must be spent by the end of 2024, according to the clerk-treasurer Ann Hathaway.

WHAT HAPPENED: The developers of the Auburn Ridge, a mixed-use plan development, gave the council a preview of plans for informational purposes.

WHAT IT MEANS: To keep the council informed of upcoming developments, companies bring a preview of their plans before the plan commission or board of zoning appeals begins their work. Auburn Ridge is a mix of four home styles on 163 acres on County Roads 575 E and 450 N. It is on either side of Tilden west. Of the homes, 10 lots are a minimum 100 feet wide, 55 lots have a frontage of 80 feet, 123 lots are 70 feet of frontage and 105 lots are at least 65 feet wide. There are a total of 293 homes with a density of almost two homes per acre. Council members took issue with the planned unit development that only gives the developer a few more homes on the plot. Join Our Team! NOW HIRING for over 50 positions including full-time, part-time, & Summer Jobs! • Onsite Guarding/Customer Service - up to $15/hour • Entry Level Security - starting at $13/hour • Account Leadership/Mgmt - up to $43,000/year APPLY NOW - $200 - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus • Weekly Pay - Great Benefits SCAN THE QR Code below to apply now www.securitasjobs.com Text: 317-495-8508 May 28, 2021 6 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY

s of Serving H Danville Town Council approves ear end Y ric 7 ks 4 C development, expenditures; g o in u t n a t hears tax abatement r y b e l Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover e C The Danville Town Council met May 19. These meetings can be viewed on the town’s YouTube channel following the meeting. The council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Danville Town Hall, 49 N. Wayne St. The next scheduled meeting is June 2.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved rezoning Miles Farm from single-family residential to a planned unit development amid strong opposition from the Danville Citizens for Responsible Development. Developer D.R. Horton plans to construct 958 residential homes with recreational areas, sidewalks, trails and a fire station. Es 4 tab 197 lish 19, ed February WHAT IT MEANS: This rezoning gives D.R. Horton the green light to proceed. The council annexed the property April 5, but the rezoning failed. It was returned to the plan 804 East Main Street • Brownsburg commission to formalize changes that D.R. Horton had agreed to. It came back to the council with a favorable recommendation from the commission. Twelve citizens spoke Buy one dozen get against this development and one for it. The council voted 4-1, with Chris Gearld dissenting. WHAT HAPPENED: Victoria Ross-Frost, Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership business development manager, requested a real property tax 3 FREE Donuts abatement on behalf of Stone Gray, for nine large storage buildings at Gale at the Crossing located at Old East Main Street and CR 300 E. One coupon per customer. Coupon has no value. Expires 06/30/2021.

WHAT IT MEANS: Duane Lane owns Stone Gray. Ross-Frost said construction will retain six employees, create three new positions and will be a real estate improvement of $2.28 million. The council saw three-, five-, seven- and 10-year tax abatement plans. The council asked how the units will benefit the town. Answers included self-storage for large items such as recreational vehicles and boats, which could improve the look of the town, and generating We Can Prevent Domestic Violence. more customers for local businesses. The council responded with a failed motion. Take the First Step: WHAT HAPPENED: Council approved four capital expenditure purchases for public works, police, water and wastewater departments.

WHAT IT MEANS: Council approved a public works $14,470 contract with iWorQ to conduct a road mapping survey. The police department will purchase a new voice stress analyzer computer and examiner training for $7,785. The water department will spend $9,200 to replace the existing SCADA computer that operates, monitors and protects water treatment plant daily operations. Wastewater was allotted $26,000 to prepare an easement from the end of Lawton Street to Indiana 39 and from Wayne Street to the main line that enters the plant.

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Athena was one of several pet guests of honor. (Photos by Rick Myers) SAVE THE DATE! Staff report Misty Eyes Animal Center held its 2021 MEMBER APPRECIATION annual Raise the Woof May 16 at the Avon Wedding Barn. Attendees heard stories, & ANNUAL MEETING celebrated animal rescue and enjoyed food, beverage and entrainment. THURSDAY, JULY 22 The nearly $20,000 raised will be used for three new buildings at Misty Eye’s FOOD • SILLY SAFARIS • BALLOON ANIMALS Avon site: Kitty City, Canine Country and Education Hall. For more information go TESLA ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMO to mistyeyes.org. HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY DEMO Tom Bechtel and Janet Weile Cast your vote for your board of directors by voting online, NEW! at our drive-thru locations, VOTE ONLINE or at our annual meeting. All THROUGH participants will receive a $10 bill credit and a chance to win SMARTHUB a $500 bill credit!*

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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 9 May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 9 COVER STORY myhcicon.com

Continued from PAGE 8 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.” May 28, 2021 10 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Summer concert series to kick off at the new Ellis Amphitheater Our By Lindsay Doty This summer, the sounds of rock and roll, classics and blues will be heard at Danville’s new Ellis Amphitheater located at Ellis Park. ICONic The former 30-year-old temporary can- A ribbon-cutting vas metal structure has been upgraded to ceremony was held a permanent amphitheater with lights and on March 22 to community updated electrical equipment. dedicate the new Ellis Amphitheater Danville town and park leaders held a to the community ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 22 to at Ellis Park. thank the sponsors and vendors for their (Photo provided by support. Danville Parks) The $105,000-project has been in the We love our Hendricks County works for several years and is complete and communities. If you have ready for summer 2021. something you believe we should “We hope to enhance the area around it to create an art-influenced venue,” said space more desirable for concerts, wed- soon play host to the Evenings in Ellis free know about, please send to Danville Parks and Recreation director Will dings and theater performances.” summer concert series kicking off on June [email protected]. Lacey. “Enhancing the venue will make the The newly-renovated circular stage will 11 with the Warrior kings, a Led Zeppelin tribute band based in Indianapolis. The band has a reputation for hard rock and a bit of soul. Family sets record at ‘Birdathon’ along B&O Trail “On the drums, I have been heavily influenced by John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), By Lindsay Doty Ginger Baker (Cream), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi On a cool spring morning in May, the Hendrix Experience), and of course about Homoya family (Mike and Barb, along with any drummer I have listened to no matter their son Wes) stationed themselves on the what level,” said Warrior King’s drummer and B&O Trail bridge over White Lick Creek near vocalist Benjamin Williams, a preacher’s son Brownsburg for a bird-watching marathon. who fell in love with rock. He teamed up The outdoorsy family team known as with friend and guitarist Casey Harshbarger the Brownsburg Railsitters watched and and bass player Austin Shearer in 2010 to waited as part of their third annual Big Sit form the trio known as the Warrior Kings. Birdathon for the Amos Butler Audubon “I approached Casey about starting a Society (ABAS), a nonprofit that has a mis- mostly original rock band that was hard- sion to promote the enjoyment and stew- hitting, bluesy, and most of all, unapologet- ardship of the birds of Central Indiana. ic. I must have said the right things to him From sunrise to midday, the family because from that point on, it has been our spotted a record number of birds on their mission to press forward with The Warrior watch list. Kings,” said Williams. “We observed all 86 species of birds The amphitheater will also host Mellen- while standing on the bridge that crosses cougar, a John Mellencamp tribute band, on White Lick Creek. It was a beautiful day Aug. 13 for the same outdoor series. with many birds in migration,” said Mike Homoya, a Brownsburg resident and former state botanist. Evenings in Ellis “Highlights included a whopping 19 Ellis Amphitheater in Ellis Park, types of warbler, a cooperative trio of 600 E. Main St., Danville singing purple finches, a green heron that Wes, Barb and Mike Homoya (left to right) hold up their bird checklist after observing 86 species of birds Cost: Free. Bring chairs and blankets. briefly perched high atop a tree above the on the B&O Trail bridge near Brownsburg on May 8 during a family birdathon. (Photos provided by the Indy Beer Taps will be onsite. bridge, two bald eagles (one adult and one Homoya family) young one), a hen wild turkey crossing the Who: Warrior Kings, a Led Zeppelin creek, and the resident celebrity barred to benefit the birds of Central In- tribute band. owl mama with her two adorable owlets,” diana through grants for things When: 7 p.m. June 11 said team member Wes Homoya. like habitat restoration projects “Another treat was having several local and community education on why Who: Mellencougar, A John Mellen- birding friends pop by later in the day to birds are important. camp tribute say hello and lend additional eyes and ears The Homoya family has a strong When: 7 p.m. Aug. 13 to the endeavor,” he said. background in nature preservation. The family says trail users also stopped Mike Homoya also wrote the sci- Who: Flip Flop Dave, a tribute to at their camp to chat and got to observe entific text for the award-winning Jimmy Buffet some of the birds located by the team. children’s book “Wake Up, Woods.” Where: Gill Family Aquatic Center, The Birdathons are a chance for avid bird The donations for the bird sit are This black-throated blue warbler is one of the 19 different 451 Leedy St., Danville watchers to raise money for the ABAS. The done online. The team raised over When: 7 p.m. July 9 nonprofit is trying to raise nearly $40,000 $500 for the cause. species of warblers the family observed at the May birdathon. May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 11 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Roman Numerals TsT Construction, LLC

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The roof system is susceptible to storm dam- • Decking repair - the condition of the roof deck- age and is also one of the most important ing generally cannot be determined until after parts of your home as well as one of the the old roof has been removed. most expensive to repair or replace. The • Require your contractor to provide a “Unit Price” roof system takes a great deal of abuse from for any decking replacement that is discovered to be necessary. Understand this potential cost wind, hail, heat, ice and snow. If you have a prior to selecting a contractor. Also require your damaged roof or one that is simply due for contractor to review this condition with you in replacement here are a few topics to consider person before proceeding with repairs. before beginning a roofing project. An experienced contractor should agree to work with > Roof Vents, Flashing and Gutters: your insurance company when evaluating • Gutter replacement is many times needed if a storm damage. roof replacement is related to storm damage. • Gutters are also an important part of your roof > As mentioned above your roof is one of system. Proper flow and installation is key to the most important parts of your home. directing water run off from your roof. • Selecting a trustworthy and qualified contractor • If gutters are not being replaced as part of your is very important. project require your contractor to protect them • Your contractor should be local to your area - during the roof replacement project. watch out for “out of town companies - storm • Flashing around chimneys and pipes should The number of sponsors who helped the Brownsburg High School National chasers.” Art Honor Society students create a new mural at 1 E. Main St., Brownsburg. always be updated when you are replacing a Brownsburg Kiwanis, Hendricks County Bank & Trust, Arkanoff Painting and • Remember - the lowest price is NOT always roof, make sure your contractor has included it best - material and workmanship may be less in the scope of work. Sherwin Williams sponsored the mural. The honor society held a ribbon than desired. cutting May 16. (Photo provided by Rose Promotions) • Roof vents / ridge vents should also be updated • Certified Contractors have been trained to when you are replacing a roof. 4 properly install manufactures products. • Adding an attic fan is a good thing to consider as well, make this decision prior to replacing > Roofing materials: your roof. Danville Town Council approves Miles • Generally all asphalt shingle products now carry Please consider the dialog I have provided a “limited lifetime” manufactures warranty, if when planning a roof replacement project installed by a certified contractor. Farm planned unit development and always remember that a local contrac- • The quality of materials included in a bid can tor has a great deal more vested interest in By Peg McRoy Glover greatly effect the cost. delivering a successful project and standing • When evaluating bids ask your contractor to behind the quality of work. If you have any Despite strong opposition from the Dan- Danville resident Greg Black noted that clearly specify the materials being used. ville Citizens for Responsible Development, development to the west of Danville is in- concerns or questions don’t hesitate to • It is generally not a good idea to cover up an ex- contact TsT Construction for professional help the Danville Town Council approved the evitable and likely that growth will continue isting roof, complete tear-off and replacement rezoning of the Miles Farm west of town to west for years to come. He believes how the will provide for a better roof system long term. and guidance regarding storm damage and a planned unit development at its May 19 council handles this first development will roof replacement. Hope this months tips are meeting. set a precedent. helpful, enjoy the spring weather! This rezoning paves the way for D.R. Hor- D.R. Horton attorney John Moore said ton to begin developing a neighborhood because the council approved this develop- with 958 residential units, 112 acres of open ment, the town will have certainty about space and a 36.5-acre neighborhood busi- how that land will be developed. D.R. Hor- ness park. ton has worked with the plan commission TsT Construction, LLC Attorney Mike Andreoli, representing the and has agreed to all of the requested con- Helping people one job at a time... Danville Citizens for Responsible Develop- cessions. ment, said that these residents believe that The council sent this rezoning request this process is backwards. He pointed out back to the plan commission last month that the town’s current master plan is anti- to formalize D.R. Horton’s changes. It came quated and the current process for devel- back before the council with those changes Plainfield,317-550-8677 IN • [email protected] opment is not user friendly with regard to and carrying a favorable recommendation community input. from the commission. “It is fundamental to have a master plan It was approved by the council with a 4-1 Residential Renovations • Home Additions that is viable,” said Andreoli. “What you get vote, with councilmember Chris Gearld dis- with that is community input, perception, senting. Garages and Detached Buildings • Roofing opposition and ideas. Go through the mas- Miles Farm homes will be priced from Interior and Exterior Contracting • Build to Suit ter plan update first and then develop the $250,000-$450,000. This development is ex- town to the master plan.” pected to take 10-12 years to complete. May 28, 2021 12 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY ICONICbriefs ICONography Leadership Hendricks County A day for the dogs names service, youth leaders For his exceptional service to Hendricks County, its people and corporate citizens, Leadership Hendricks County gave the Suzanne Whicker Distinguished Service Award to Eric Hessel, vice president of programs at Hendricks County Community Foundation. The Youth Leader of the Year is given to one outstanding youth leader and Youth Leadership Hendricks County graduate during his/her senior year of high school. The 2020 Youth Leader of the year went to Madelyn Milharcic, a home-educated high school senior from Avon. As part of this award, Milharcic received a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Chick-fil-A in Avon. Learn more at leadershiphendrickscounty.org.

DCEF hosts 24th annual golf outing The Danville Community Education Foundation will hold its 24th annual golf outing at 9 a.m. June 11 at Twin Bridges Golf Club, Danville. Funds from players and sponsorships will help fund classroom teacher grants and scholarships for high school students at Danville. In 2020 the DCEF awarded more than $30,000 to teachers and students. Register at danville.k12.in.us/page/626 or email [email protected] for more information. Event goers milled about the Dogtona! fundraiser for the Hendricks County Humane Society May 23. (Photos by Rick Myers) IPAC announces passage of Staff report Hendricks County Humane Society High Tech Crime Units legislation hosted its 19th Dogtona! fundraiser May 23 at the Hendricks County Conference The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council announces that the High Tech Crimes Complex. The event featured games for Unit program has been signed into law and funded via the new biennial budget. dogs and their humans, a dog talent House Enrolled Act 1082, authored by Rep. Greg Steuerwald, R-Avon, will establish up show and featured exhibitors and rescue to 10 different High Tech Crime Units throughout Indiana with the potential for col- animals. lege students, focused on digital technology and/or criminal justice, to team up with local prosecutor offices to investigate cyber crimes. Digital forensic evidence is increasingly tied into criminal investigations and open- ing more of these units will allow for serious, violent crimes with digital technology evidence to be reviewed faster. IPAC will review proposals by county prosecutors and Indiana colleges to determine where the units will be established.

United Way awards $1.75 million to organizations affected by pandemic United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) awarded unrestricted grants totaling $1.75 million to human services organizations serving people affected by the COVID-19 Erin Beals sits with Pippa, who looks ready for race day. Dixie the Praying Dog pandemic in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties. In Hendricks County, this includes Family Promise of Hendricks County ($75,000), Hendricks County schools education foundations for Mill Creek, Brownsburg, Dan- ville, Avon, Plainfield and North West Hendricks ($255,000), Susie’s Place Child Advo- cacy ($30,000) and Sheltering Wings ($50,000). For more information, visit uwci.org.

Hendricks Power Cooperative announces 2021 Scholarship Winners Hendricks Power Cooperative announced the winners of the 2021 Commitment to Community Scholarship program. More than 75 member graduating students applied. Hendricks County recipients include Abigail Lynch, Brownsburg High School; Chase Searcy, Cascade High School and Emily Burns, Plainfield High School. Each student will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Plainfield Cpl. Rob Prichard with K9 Jocko demonstrate a narcotics find. May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 13 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.

Leadership Hendricks County names Speer as 2020 Leader of the Year ICONICbrief Staff report Hendricks Behavioral Hospital opens doors to Kevin Speer, president & CEO of Hen- dricks Regional Health, was recognized Plainfield facility as Leadership Hendricks County’s 2020 Leader of the Year May 13 at the Leader- ship Hendricks County Cel- ebration of Leaders event at the CRG Event Center in Plainfield. Leadership Hendricks Speer County annually presents the Leader of the Year Award to a member of the community who demon- strates leadership as a servant leader, facili- tation, leading by example, collaboration, Kevin Speer gives a 2019 award to recipient Chris is visionary and one who helps others be Tincher. (Photo by Rick Myers) successful. The committee recognized Speer’s lead- Speer serves in leadership roles for local ership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. and state organizations including Hen- He put the organization’s and the commu- dricks County Economic Development (Photo by Linda Jenks) nity’s safety at the forefront. Partnership, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Officials from Hendricks Behavioral Southfield Drive, is a 112-bed facility Speer also established critical lines of Crossroads of America Council/Boy Scouts Hospital, Hendricks Regional Health, that offers a full continuum of behavioral communication with community lead- of America and Indiana Chamber of Com- Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department healthcare and substance abuse services ers and county officials during the peak of merce. and Town of Plainfield, cut the ribbon on to patients of all ages. For more informa- the pandemic. He also is the driving force He has been the President & CEO of Hen- May 14 to officially open Hendricks Be- tion, visit hendricksbehavioralhospital. behind the vaccination initiative that has dricks Regional Health since November havioral Hospital. com or call (844) 991-9900. placed Hendricks County among the high- 2012. He and his wife Kim live in Browns- The Plainfield hospital, 1051 est county vaccination rates in the state. burg and have two sons, Eric and Cole. May 28, 2021 14 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY

HISTORY finds HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE Richard Bennett Furniture collection Hendricks County Masonic By Deanna Hindsley If you have a collection of coffee mugs lodges have 15th century ties like I do, they might vary from a favor- By Ken Sebree ite vacation spot to an historic event or maybe a promotional item such as an Early writings about the origins of advertisement. freemasonry date back to 1425, which I have one of the Alamo in Texas and centers on the craft of masonry. Early another of the dedication of Browns- castles and cathedrals in Europe were burg’s Town Hall in 2006. constructed of stone masonry, and the One mug pictured that is part of the uneducated peasants of the day were Hendricks County Museum collection is truly amazed at how the masonry crafts- from Danville’s Richard Bennett Furni- men could construct the delicate arch- ture Store that served the area for many es, domes and buttresses without them years, first on the Courthouse Square falling down. and then east on Old U.S. 36. When en- commemorates the great Blizzard of ‘78 Master stonemasons were the first ar- tering the store, customers would be of- that paralyzed business and traffic. Those chitects, and their knowledge was kept fered a cup of coffee. In the 1960s, Ben- who remember living through the storm secret and handed down to the next gen- nett did TV commercials himself after the still talk about it to this day. eration of craftsmen only when they were late night news, always ending with his These and other commemorative proven worthy to receive the secrets. tagline, “Mother put the coffee pot on.” items representing Hook’s Drug Stores, In Europe during medieval times, The Blizzard Mug featured the front Coca Cola and more are now on display boys would often leave home by age 10 page of the Indianapolis Star and at the Hendricks County Museum. 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 dedi- cated 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) May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 15 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com

ICONIC Athlete of the Week Notables Compiled by Mike Beas Third-ranked Brownsburg lived up VERSATILITY to its lofty billing at the Plainfield boys track and field sectional, winning the team title with 166.5. Leading the way was John Colquitt with titles in the 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles and a spot on the victorious 4x100 REWARDED relay, which also included Zemonda the most runs scored on our team, so he’s doing well in that role. Wilson, Max Harris and Matthias Ross wrapping up career “As a fielder, he’s very consistent, making some somewhat Pilkington-Keickbush. Taking home hard plays look easy.” two blue ribbons was Tyray Lackey, as two-sport athlete at Tri-West Ross’s baseball career will last as long as Tri-West winner of the high jump and long remains in the postseason. After that, he’ll focus solely on jump, while Isaiah Smith recorded By Mike Beas football as part of the Grizzlies program, which is led by a personal-best of 52 feet to finish Kai Ross spent last summer and fall making a smooth second-year coach Alan Hensell. runner-up in the shot put. Meanwhile, transition from defense to offense in leading the Tri-West Ross did a Q&A with ICON: regional qualifiers for Danville football program to nine wins and a Class 3A sectional included junior Alec Means with a championship. Q: Quarterback and shortstop are two of the most third-place effort in the 1,600-meter Now that it’s baseball season, the pressure-packed positions in sports. What is the key run and high jumpers Christian and senior does it numerous times to being able to excel at both? Caden Collins. each game. A: I’ve played shortstop most of my life and quarterback The Bulldogs girls track squad Ross, who grew up playing most of my football career. It’s a matter of practicing piled up 139 points in capturing quarterback, was needed in like you play. Being a shortstop helps a lot with the Zionsville Sectional. First place the defensive secondary being a quarterback with getting out of the finishers for the Bulldogs were Jordan during his junior pocket and arm angles (when you throw). Griffin in the 400 and Abby Lynch in campaign. He was again the 800 and 1,600. behind center in 2020 — Q: How will you look back at your Danville, ranked fifth in Class 3A, parlaying his ability to throw athletic career at Tri-West? upped its season record to 24-1 in and run with the pigskin into A: Obviously, not having a spring season softball by sweeping Frankfort in a a spot on next season’s roster last year was tough, but I’ll look back doubleheader, 15-0 and 10-0. Ella at Franklin College, a Division III on it and think I’ve done as much as I Brinkley had five hits and five runs on program. could. I’m happy with it. Tri-West is just the day, Torie Rinehart five hits and Ross, who carries a 3.4 grade all about tradition. four runs and Abigail Yarnell drove point average, plans to major in business in seven runs in the second triumph management. Q: What will be your major at alone and eight in the two games In the meantime, however, he’s handling Franklin College, and what do you combined. shortstop responsibilities for coach Ryan Oppy’s like about the opportunity to be a Junior Weston Ogden carded a baseball squad while being the second hitter in student-athlete there? 78 to lead Brownsburg boys golf to the Tri-West lineup. A: I will major in business management. a sixth-place finish at the Hoosier With the postseason about to begin, Ross I like how Franklin College is a small school Crossroads Conference meet at Bear leads the Bruins in hits (17), runs (15) and batting like Tri-West, and the town is really nice, too. And Slide Golf Club in Cicero. Ogden tied average (.298). The Bruins drew a bye at the Class I love the football stadium (Faught Stadium). for sixth individually with teammate 3A Brebeuf Sectional and face Ritter in the 10 a.m. Kevin Amalaraj tying for 14th with semifinal on May 31. an 82. Also for the Bulldogs, freshman “I’m looking for him to drive the ball to either Mason Pierle fired an 89, while senior Kai Ross played QB for the Tri-West football team and move the (No. 1 hitter) along or drive him in. And Luke Johnson finished with a 91. shortstop for the Bruins baseball squad. He’ll head to for Kai to get on base himself,” said Oppy. “Kai has Franklin College in the fall. (Photo by Dave Gansert)

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AP Scholars with academic honors. “Darian and Kevin epitomize what it means to be a high-functioning, high- achieving student,” said AHS AP calculus teacher Anthony Record. “They have both reached remarkable heights not only in my classroom as members of AHS’s advanced calculus program, but in their extracurricu- lar endeavors as well.” The boys have big goals when it comes to their college and their future careers. Both will study at Big Ten schools in the fall. Dari- Darian and Kevin an will attend The Ohio State University, and Kevin will head south to Indiana Rostam nicknamed the University in the fall. “We both have direct admission smartest twins in Avon into the honor colleges at our future universities,” said Darian. “I also have High School history early assurance into Ohio State’s doctoral program, which is ranked By Jessica Todd seventh in the United States.” Kevin received direct admission With a combined GPA of 10.454, Dar- into the neuroscience program at IU. ian and Kevin Rostam call themselves the smartest twins in Avon High School history. The twins are the sons of Niusha and Leila Continued on PAGE 17 Rostam, who both have doctorates — he in engineering and her in pharmacy. From a young age, the boys’ parents supported them academically, socially and athletically. “We have always been competitive in the classroom and on the field,” said Darian. “Our parents have been a huge academic support for us since we were children.” Throughout high school, Kevin has taken 13 AP classes and four college courses through IUPUI. Darian has taken 14 AP classes and is a varsity letter winner in three sports. “I am ranked fifth in my class of almost 800,” said Kevin, who has an individual grade point average of 5.271. (From left) Darian is not Twins Kevin far behind, and Darian ranking sev- Rostam rank enth out of among the top about 800 students students in in the his class with Avon High a 5.183 School GPA. Both senior class. boys will (Photo by graduate Rick Myers) May 28 as

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AVON 2021. She was born Feb. 19, 1948. Services will Jack E. Schwomeyer He was born Nov. 3, 1961. Services will be private. be private. Contributions may be made to the Jack E. Schwomeyer, 87, passed away May Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was Danny Ray Groover Hendricks County Humane, Danville. Baker 21, 2021. He was born Nov. 30, 1933. Services entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with will be 10 a.m. May 29 at Matthews Mortuary, Donna Eileene Beaver Danny Ray Groover, 63, passed away May 17, arrangements. 2021, He was born June 26, 1957. Services were Brownsburg. Donna Eileene Beaver, passed away May 12, held May 22 at Avon United Methodist Church. Charles E. “Chuck” Bowling Ray E. Gurley 2021. She was born May 19, 1962. Services were Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Charles E. “Chuck” Bowling, 90, passed away May Ray E. Gurley, 90, passed away May 23, 2021. He held May 18, 2021 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Mooresville, was entrusted with arrangements. 6, 2021. He was born July 18, 1930. Services were was born Aug. 1, 1930. Services will be at 1 p.m. Plainfield. Dorothy “Ann” Hadley held May 14. Contributions may be made to May 28, 2021 at Hinsey Brown Funeral Service, Robert E. “Bob” Howard Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Avon, and Zion Knightstown Chapel. Robert E. “Bob” Howard, 82, passed away May Dorothy “Ann” Hadley, 94, passed away May Lutheran Church, Winter Garden, Fla. Matthews 22, 1021. She was born Feb. 4, 1927. Services 11, 2021. He was born Jan. 20, 1939. Services Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with will be held at 3 p.m. May 22 at Plainfield United will be held at a later date. Weaver & Randolph arrangements. CLAYTON Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with Methodist Church. Contributions may be arrangements. Delilah Shortz made to Plainfield United Methodist Church. Infant Delilah Shortz passed away May 19, 2021. Raylee Marie See Carlisle Branson Funeral Home, Mooresville, was Vera M. Jarrett She was born May 19, 2021. Services were held Raylee Marie See, 62, passed away May 13, entrusted with arrangements. Vera M. Jarrett passed away May 20, 2021. May 25 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. 2021. She was born Oct. 22, 1958. Services will Services were held at New Brunswick Christian be private. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Nellie J. Goldsby Church, Lebanon. Contributions may be made Jeffry W. Miller Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements. Nellie J. Goldsby, 87, passed away May 13, 2021. to New Brunswick Christian Church. Eric M.D. Jeffry W. Miller, 52, passed away May17, 2021. He Marsha A. Wright She was born April 23, 1934. Private services Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with was born Nov. 2, 1968. Services were held May 24 will be held. Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Marsha A. Wright, 74, passed away May 20, 2021. entrusted with arrangements. arrangements. She was born Oct. 26, 1946. Services were held Wilma Lucille Woosley May 23 at Plainfield United Methodist Church. Arvilla M. Thompson Geoffrey D. Klinger Wilma Lucille Woosley, passed away May 16, Arvilla M. Thompson, 82, passed away May 21, Geoffrey D. Klinger, 54, passed away May 9, 2021. Contributions may be made to the Plainfield 2021. Wilma was born Feb. 28, 1942. A private United Methodist Church Handbell Choir. 2021. She was born Dec. 6, 1938. Services will He was born July 21, 1966. Services were held service will be held. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, be at 1 p.m. May 29 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, May 16 at DePauw University, Greencastle. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements. arrangements. Plainfield. John J. Jaco BROWNSBURG John J. Jaco, passed away May 23, 2021. PITTSBORO Arrangements were pending at press time. Eric COATESVILLE Nancy C. Anderson M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted Chad William Thompson Nancy C. Anderson, 73, passed away May 5, with arrangements. Frank Joseph Skala Jr. Frank Joseph Skala Jr., 80, passed away May 8, Chad William Thompson, 40, Pittsboro, passed 2021. He was born Sept. 16, 1940. Private services away May 6, 2021. He was born June 15, 1980. will be held. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was Services were held May 14 at Matthews Mortuary, entrusted with arrangements. Brownsburg. Alyssa Danielle Couch Barbara Then Alyssa Danielle Couch, 27, passed away May 13, Barbara Then passed away May 15, 2021. 2021. She was born August 26, 1993. Services Arrangements were pending at press time. Eric were held May 20. Bousley Funeral Home, M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsoboro, was entrusted Coatesville, was entrusted with arrangements. with arrangements. Alberta L. Broyles Alberta L. Broyles, 90, passed away May 17, 2021. INDIANAPOLIS She was born May 31, 1930. Services were held May 22 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. Steven E. Johnson Contributions may be made to Pittsboro United Steven E. Johnson, 79, passed away May 10, 2021. Methodist Church. He was born Aug. 7, 1941. Services were held May 18 at Faith Baptist Church, Avon. Contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with NORTH SALEM arrangements. James William Ervin James William Ervin, 92, passed away May PLAINFIELD 19, 2021. He was born July 21, 1928. Services were held May 24 at Jones Family Mortuary, James “Ed” Bradley Mooresville. James “Ed” Bradley, 59, passed away May 5, 2021. Bonnie Robinson Bonnie Robinson, passed away May 20, 2021. Services were held May 25 at Fairview Cemetery, North Salem. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements.

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learn more about the department, safety, crime trends All day, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 EVENTScalendar and to meet BPD personnel. Contact Sgt. Fleck, pfleck@ Stafford Road. Compete in Teen Central’s all-day scavenger brownsburgpolice.org. hunt. Watch a short video before setting out in this active, virtual activity. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info. May 2 Wednesday Thursdays Guilford Township Board Meeting 4 Friday A Better Life — Brianna’s Hope 7 p.m., Guilford Township Community Center, 1500 S. Concert by the Creek: Living Proof 7:30-8:30 p.m., Well Community Center, door 3, 554 Pit Center St., Plainfield. Enter through east doors. Agendas 7-9 p.m., Washington Township Park Amphitheater, 435 Road, Brownsburg. The Hendricks County Chapter of posted two days before the meeting, guilfordtownship.com. Whipple Lane, Avon. Free music, plus food and drink A Better Life — Brianna’s Hope meets weekly. All can Contact (317) 838-0564. vendors. washintontwpparks.com attend a participant-driven, faith-based and compassion- filled support and recovery movement for those battling 2-8 5 Saturday substance abuse. Contact: Steve, (317) 417-5424, or Mike, Summer Fun Run Series Plant Exchange Extravaganza (765) 720-2766. [email protected], Facebook: A At a time participants choose. Al and Jan Barker Sports 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in front of the Avon-Washington Township Better Life-Brianna’s Hope-Hendricks County Chapter Complex, Miracle Field, 451 Vestal Road, Plainfield. Hosted Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave. Masks and social distancing by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, now in its 13th required. AvonLibrary.net 28 Friday year, encourages residents to find a new trail or head back Carb Night Classic to a favorite while supporting local parks. Funds provide 5 Saturday 3-10 p.m. Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, 10267 E. U.S. grants to local park departments for programs, park In the Gallery: Hoosier Kitefliers Society 136, Brownsburg. The Race Before the 500 features four amenities, special events and more. Virtual runs at different All day, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 racing series on one night. The Road to Indy’s Cooper Tires trails throughout the summer. Individual, $35; family of four, Stafford Road. This month’s exhibit features kites of all USF2000 drivers will take to the track first. Indy Pro 2000 $100. pfohc.org shapes, sizes and colors from the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. will follow while the return of Pavement Midgets and USAC Learn about the history of kites and the fun of kite flying. Silver Crown Cars will end the night. lucasoilraceway.com/ 2-Sept. 29 Wednesdays Displayed June 5-30. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info test/carb-night-classic Plainfield Farmers Market 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29, Plainfield Friends 7 Monday 28, 29 Friday, Saturday Meeting Church, 105 S. East St., Plainfield. Visit 25-30 Leap Into Science: Light and Shadow Indy Memorabilia vendors each week. Visit plainfield-in.com/farmers-market 11-11:15 a.m. Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 4-8 p.m. May 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 29, Embassy Suites for a list of participating vendors and special event days. 1120 Stafford Road. This online children’s program will Event Center, 6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield. This racing explore light and shadow with an experiment to try. Leap memorabilia show features more than 70 vendor booths, 3-Sept. 30 Thursdays into Science is a nationwide collaboration engineered by giveaways, raffles and silent auction items. $5 admission, Brownsburg Farmers Market the Franklin Institute. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info kids under 12 are free. Email: racingmemorabiliashow.com 4-7 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 30, Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Locally-grown produce, 7 Monday 29 Saturday eggs and meat, artisan baked goods and handcrafted items. Donut You Love Painting Summer Camp Brownsburg Brave 5K Run/Walk Food trucks and live music. brownsburg.org 1-3 p.m.. uPaint Pottery Studio, 1820 E. Main St., Plainfield. 8 a.m. race starts, Arbuckle Commons, Brownsburg. 5K Campers will paint a cute keepsake box: I Love You to the course starting at the 9/11 Memorial at Arbuckle Commons 3 Thursday Donuts and Back and enjoy a donut snack. For ages 5 and then winds through Arbuckle Acres Park. Cost: $30, $15 for Rock the Block older. Cost: $35 per day, $95 for three days, $150 for five 18 and under. A virtual option available. brownsburg.org/ 7-9 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg. days. upaintpotterystudio.com brownsburg5k Live music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, yard games and free family fun. Mike Whitlock will perform. 7 Monday June brownsburgparks.com Summer Reading Kickoff 7 p.m., Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson St., 1 Tuesday 3 Thursday Brownsburg. Meet sponsors, take a fun photo, play games DIY Sock Plushies Summit Midwest Drags and have a cool treat. bburglibrary.net 3:15-3:30 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 7:30-9 p.m., Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, 10267 E. 1120 Stafford Road. Learn how to make plushies out of socks U.S. 136, Brownsburg. $15; free for military veterans. Drag 8 Tuesday in this online teen program. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info racing at three Midwest dragstrips over four days. All DIY Bird Feeders registered vehicles must be driven on public roads between 3:15-4:15 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 2 Wednesday each event, making a display of power-vs-reliability. 1120 Stafford Road. Online program. Teens can learn how DIY Cat Toy lucasoilraceway.com/test/summit-midwest-drags to make a bird feeder with everyday items. plainfieldlibrary. 1-2 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 libnet.info Stafford Road. Adults: Grab a cat toy craft kit at the Adult 3 Thursday Services desk this month and follow the instructional video Movies in Town Square: “Trolls World Tour” 9 Wednesday to make the toy. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info. 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Shops at Perry Crossing, 2499 Perry Nerf Battles at Pecar Park Crossing Way, Plainfield. Free outdoor movie. Bring a 6-7 p.m., 115 S. County Road 575, Avon. Reoccurs every two 2 Wednesday blanket or lawn chair to Town Square lawn. facebook.com/ weeks on Wednesday. Come to the park and playground Monthly Crime Watch meetings ShopPerryCrossing to have an epic battle. Bring blasters; park staff will bring 7 p.m., Brownsburg Police Department Training Facility, the darts and obstacles. washingtontwpparks.org/run-and- 75 Whittington Drive. This free meeting is held on the 3 Thursday shoot-biathlon first Wednesday of each month for the community to Teen Scavenger Hunt May 28, 2021 22 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com VIEWS

EDITORIAL THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

Run, COVID, run It started with planting the Hendricks Regional Health will stop par- flower pots and black planters ticipating in the Hendricks County COV- around the town on Danville!! Neier ID-19 vaccination clinic June 4. Kevin Speer, Farms crew and a group of volunteers HRH president and CEO said the next stage planted close to 1,000 flowers in two of vaccinations will move to primary care or hours in flower pots and black planters family doctors and pediatricians. Like the around Danville. This is the third year rest of the country, the demand for vaccines Neier Farms volunteered for this is beginning to diminish. beautification project. Hendricks County is one of the leading counties in the state with 56% of residents who have received at least one dose of the PAIN IN THE FOOT Registered nurse and former vaccine at press time. More than 48% of Avon student Brittany Fox Jones residents are fully vaccinated. A whopping When your dreams seem like reality sung the national anthem at the Grand 96% of residents 65 and older have been Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On vaccinated. Reports of adverse reactions By Dick Wolfsie you already are?” social media she thanked her former to the vaccines are virtually nonexistent in Each of the next three nights, I was awak- teacher Rick Gamble for teaching her at Central Indiana. If you dream you have foot cramps and ened again with throbbing, piercing foot AHS. 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 ginning to show the pandemic is in retreat. when you open your eyes, do you really the matter, Dick? Foot The vaccination rate hit 48.6% across the have foot cramps? cramps again?” This is the great phil- Jake Lobosky and Boy Scout U.S. with at least one dose of the vaccine, “Yes, but I swear I Troop 307 built a bridge, planted 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 flowers and picked up trash for his Eagle Plus a percentage of Americans avoiding though, I am surprised Scout Project in Blanton Woods. 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 5, 2020, San Francisco General Hospital an- find the person who came up I finally saw my doc- Drive down Main Street in has kept me tossing nounced it admitted no COVID-19 patients. with such an inane question tor and explained the Brownsburg to see new banners and turning for several honoring hometown heroes. Browns- There are still some troubled spots in the and put him out of my misery. problem. My discussion Southeast United States, but if this trend con- decades. with him made things burg partnered with the Wa-Pe-Key tinues, life as we remember from 2019 should I hate brain teas- even worse. “Dick, are Chapter of the National Society of start to return for the summer months. ers — things like, If I you still taking that Daughters of the American Revolution Now, we watch the race to vaccinate tell you I lie about everything, am I telling mild sleeping pill I prescribed?” to honor veterans and active military. poorer nations to prevent an outbreak like the truth now? When I read this kind of “Yes, why?” 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.” put him out of my misery. Through June 6 BPD enforce- medical personnel who donated their ex- “So, I’m not just dreaming I have cramps?” ment division will participate in a 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 leg cramps, which constantly woke me. statewide Click It or Ticket Blitz. The While we are watching the inevitable end for a few weeks and see what happens.” focus is on seat belts and proper child 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 wee hours of the morning massaging my restraints. The patrols are supported obey local rules and especially the wishes of night’s rest, I’m sleepy, then I’m grumpy with National Highway Traffic Safety local establishments with regards to masks. legs, wrapping them in hot towels and and I become a little dopey. What do you popping magnesium pills. Ah, those were Administration funds administered by They are just trying to protect their employ- think, Doc? What am I missing, here?” the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. ees and other customers. the good old days. Now things have got- “I think there are four more dwarfs,” he And while vaccines are highly effective ten complicated and out of my reach. This snapped back. at keeping us from catching the novel coro- time it’s my feet. I’m not quite sure what to do now. The QUOTE 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 centage of people are still testing positive. wife asked me: “So, how did you sleep?” a hypochondriac and Jennifer won’t take The vaccine is 100% effective against severe “Not very well. Foot cramps woke me my calls. “The summer symptoms and hospitalizations. up several times. I had them all night. It’s This morning, I told Mary Ellen about Thank you, Hendricks County, for helping hard to believe I slept at all.” the dream I had last night. I had no foot to stamp out COVID-19. “What did you do to stop them?” cramps. I also had a full head of hair, per- Get out and enjoy your hometown. “I didn’t have to do anything. Once I fect hearing and rock-hard abs. night is like a opened my eyes, the cramps were gone, “Do you remember those days?” I asked so I went back to sleep.” STRANGE LAW her. “Well, maybe you just dreamt you had “Only in MY dreams,” she said. them?” perfection of Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- “Mary Ellen, you know thinking about sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll stuff like that keeps me awake.” Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with 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 thought.” To curb high speed horse races from the past, in foot cramps again. What would you do 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]. — Wallace Stevens be “driven” at a speed above 10 mph. ing again make you even grumpier than May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 23 VIEWS myhcicon.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR 2021 SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES Danville Town Council should put Presented By bypass ahead of development To the editor without any developer. Doing so would al- On May 20, the Danville (Town) Council low Danville to reap tax revenue from the chose tax revenue over safety, approving land, block development until the bypass Miles Farm subdivision of 957 homes along is built and persuade the state to build the a clogged U.S. 36. Planting up to 1,800 ve- bypass with state and federal funds. Waiting hicles along 36 at rush hour adds one ve- one more decade would allow a safe road to hicle every eight seconds, five hours a day. precede our largest development. Council Our ordinance implicitly states no project overlooks their power to annex, to foster significantly increasing traffic congestion orderly growth. The time for a bypass is here should be allowed. Council ignored our law. for comfort and safety. Council never has tackle(d) Danville‘s need Gregory W. Black for a four-lane bypass. Danville Council still could annex the 400 farmland

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Hendricks County Conversations with Rick Myers and Gus Pearcy May 28, 2021 24 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com HEALTH

TH A Presented by How do you define yourself? E 18 NNUA TH L By Karl Zimmer LIFE’S 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 FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 ally want more work? God or the universe, then that becomes your West Chase Golf Club, Brownsburg, IN The issue is greater than creating more reality. How cool is that? work for yourself. 7:30 a.m. Registration • Practice You are more than your work, certainly. Karl is the author of, “The Boy Who Grew Up to RULE® the World…,” a speaker and board Continental Breakfast Since you will create what you focus on in your mind, how you define yourself, mat- certified hypnotist. Karl can be contacted 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start at [email protected]. RULE® is ters. If you tell yourself that you are un- a Registered Mark of Karl R. Zimmer III. Awards and lunch immediately following play. 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, Enjoy a great day of golf with school administrators we are all getting older each year, but we treat or cure any condition or illness. and community leaders, and directly impact the education of Brownsburg’s students. Proceeds from the Chip in for the Kids will be awarded in the form of student scholarships and teacher grants. Not a golfer? You or your organization can still “Chip in for the Kids.” A Brownsburg Community School Corporation team of teachers or staff will play for you, and you will receive the same recognition as a golfing sponsor. Or be a Gallery sponsor, and your donation will be used to sponsor a student scholarship.

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For additional information please call (317) 852-1056, e-mail [email protected] or register online at www.brownsburgeducationfoundation.org May 28, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 25 HEALTH myhcicon.com Make healthy eating convenient By Martha Rardin, RD, CD NUTRITION LET US BOOK YOUR Takeout and fast food boiled eggs and store them in the consumption has risen since McDonald’s fridge with the shell intact, creating an opened in the 1950s, and popularity has easy, high-protein breakfast or snack 2020 EVENT increased steadily since. More than 25% of on-the-go that will leave you feeling Americans eat fast food every single day. full and satisfied. Consumers are drawn to the convenience • Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, then OR WEDDING! of quick, inexpensive food where they can wash, cut and store them as soon as feed the whole family without even leav- you get home. If time is really an issue, ing the car. Although fast food is relatively buy them already prepped. Now you cheap, it adds up. The average American already have sliced fruits and veggies spends $1,200 annually on fast food. The ready for the whole week! You will feel oversized portions, high salt, fat and sugar more inclined to utilize them in your content and minimal nutrient benefits cooking or grab them for a convenient can hinder healthy lifestyle habits, lead to snack, when all you need to do is reach weight gain and cause a multitude of health for them. Mix and match to keep things problems. interesting. Top your pizzas with sliced But who says fast food is the only way to veggies one night and serve them make mealtime convenient? alongside baked chicken breast for din- Healthy eating can seem like a challenge, ner the next. but all it takes is a little extra planning each Breaking the habit of hitting the drive week. Pick the least busy day of the week through on the way home may take some to make a shopping list, go to the grocery time, and it doesn’t need to be all-or-noth- store and prep all meals and snacks. With a ing. Enjoy your takeout on occasion, but The 33,000 sq. ft. Hendricks little planning, the prep work and some ad- try to cook at home the majority of the County 4-H Fairgrounds and vanced cooking can be done all on one day time. You might realize you feel satisfied and ease your mind during the work week. and healthier when following these tips, Conference Complex is designed Here are a few tips to help get started: and you might think, “Why was I eating fast to meet any of your social • Make a large batch of your desired food so much in the first place?” By taking protein source and eat it throughout these first steps, you’ll save money and feel meeting needs: banquets, the week. I typically buy a package of healthier. mentally and physically. meetings, seminars or wedding boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bake events - we can do it all! Our or roast them on Sunday evenings and $50 OFF store them in the fridge for three to friendly and knowledgable staff Rental of $150 four days. Then I have a lean protein Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is are ready to make your event or more source ready to throw on a salad, in a Director of Nutrition and Dietetics for stir-fry or in a whole-wheat wrap. Hendricks Regional Health. Her goal is to worry-free and memorable! Must present coupon at time share ideas about how to eat healthier, of order. Expires 12-21-20. • Breakfast is important but often for- increase activity and inspire others. gotten about during hectic mornings. To fix this, prepare half a dozen hard

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F • Complete commercial kitchen M 3 5 4 6 2 7 8 9 1 • Demonstation kitchen 7 8 9 4 3 1 5 2 6 • 12,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose F auditorium 2 6 1 8 5 9 7 3 4 • 24’ x 36’ stage M 6 3 2 5 8 4 1 7 9 • Easy load-in areas with 8 1 7 3 9 2 4 6 5 overhead door M • High ceilings 4 9 5 1 7 6 2 8 3 • Epoxy covered flooring M M 1 4 8 2 6 3 9 5 7 • ADA accessibility F M M M 5 7 6 9 4 8 3 1 2 M M 9 2 3 7 1 5 6 4 8 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 May 28, 2021 26 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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