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Tyler Fromm, MD Indiana Adult and Pediatric Medicine November 13, 2020 4 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Danville Town Council hires public works superintendent, purchases wastewater system upgrades Oak Creations Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover The Danville Town Council met Nov. 4 at Danville Town Hall. The meeting can be viewed AMISH FURNITURE on the town’s YouTube channel. The council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays Dining, Entertainment, Bedroom, Occasional Tables of each month. The next scheduled meeting is Nov. 18 at town hall, 49 N. Wayne St.
WHAT HAPPENED: Town manager Mark Morgan asked the council to approve the hiring of Andrew Pitcher as the new public works superintendent.
WHAT IT MEANS: The council met in an executive session prior to the meeting to review hiring Andrew Pitcher. He was recommended by the search committee. Pitcher will relocate from Bozeman, Mont., where he has been working for the public works department.
WHAT HAPPENED: A request from the wastewater department was presented to the council to purchase a new capacitor, power analyzer and surge protector.
WHAT IT MEANS: The capacitor, power analyzer and surge protector power the wastewater system in the event of a power surge or power outage. All three components recently crashed. The replacement cost for these three items is $13,240.
WHAT HAPPENED: Morgan asked the council to set a date for a work-study on the contractual agreements with the Downtown Danville Partnership and the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce.
WHAT IT MEANS: The council provides funds to the Downtown Danville Partnership and the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce annually for town events. The contracts between the DDP and the GDCC will expire on Jan. 1. The council will have a work-study session prior to the next meeting on Nov. 18 to review the contracts.
We also County to aid in Avon road improvement project costs offer custom At the Nov. 5 Avon Town Council meeting, 100 S from Ronald Reagan Parkway to Dan pieces the Hendricks County Commissioners ap- Jones Road is expected to have $13 mil- and offer proved an interlocal agreement with Avon lion in construction costs, with a total cost to provide $1.75 million for the County Road of $18.5 million. The county agreed to pay alterations! 100 S improvement project. Avon in two installments, $850,000 on June The project that runs along County Road 1, 2021 and again on June 1, 2022.
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By Stephanie Dolan Shannon Denoon’s youngest son has attended K1ds Count Therapy for five years to help with his development as someone with Down syndrome. “I can’t tell you how hard it is for a family like mine to find a good therapist,” said Denoon who lives in Brownsburg. “We feel blessed to have something like this so close to home. I know for sure my son would not be where he is to- day without their support.” Each person her family comes into contact goes above and beyond, making the Brownsburg therapists and staff feel like family. “My son has received therapy from K1ds Count Therapy for over five years now,” Denoon said. “He receives multiple therapies there. Each therapist has been nothing short of amazing.” In addition to therapy, her family also has attended par- ent education and events to connect parents and families with each other. “It really helps build a community,” Denoon said. “That can be so important for parents of kids that have extra needs because sometimes that can be isolating.” For families like the Denoons, K1ds Count Therapy, owned by Frank and Lindsay Knez, provides essential services for hundreds of Hendricks County kids and their families. The couple has a heart for children, and they put their passion into their work and founded and opened K1ds Count Therapy in January 2015. The pediatric therapy center in Brownsburg serves a growing need of children with autism and other diagnoses and needs. They are meeting the need by expanding their Brownsburg footprint. K1ds Count Therapy offers a range of services for children including speech, occupational and physical therapy, along with mental health services and “We’ve looked in Brownsburg for a long time, and we a comprehensive program for children with autism as well as parental education classes. (Photos by Eric Pritchett) wanted something that is consistent with our mission, an environment that is inviting and where children and fami- partner with about 35 area schools. The organization has early on.” lies feel comfortable and at home,” said Frank Knez, noting approximately 220 employees, including a second location Part of the expansion of K1ds Count services includes a retail and office space doesn’t serve that purpose. “The land in Crawfordsville. new mental health program. that is right next to our current campus will help us to fully “We try to serve through our “The program is serving about customize the space to the children we serve.” faith,” he said. “We know that 60 families, and we are hiring ad- The Town of Brownsburg also offered incentives for the K1ds Count Therapy is a mission K1DS COUNT THERAPY ditional professionals to support expansion, and the Knez’s are grateful to have the backing. to serve children, families and the Services offered: Speech therapy, the need in our community,” Knez “We have a passion for service, which has driven our whole community in and outside occupational therapy and physical said. “This expansion project is mission and growth over the past six years,” Knez said. “We of therapy. We feel humbled and therapy, mental health services and autism going to provide ample space focus on the overall client and family experience, provid- blessed to be given the resources grounded in applied behavior analysis that is allocated specifically for ing the best possible employee experience and positively to provide these services and give Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday the outpatient and mental health impacting the community as a whole through collaborating back in any way that we can.” Phone: (317) 520-4748 services program, and it will also with other organizations and serving in any way we can.” Well before knowing the im- Address: 1353 E. Main St., Brownsburg provide additional space for our Drive by the facility near U.S. 136 and Northfield Drive on pact her career would have on Website: kctherapy.com autism program on our current Brownsburg’s east side to see growth in progress with con- so many families, in high school Email: [email protected] campus.” struction of a new 12,000 square foot outpatient services Lindsay Knez worked with chil- Knez is excited about the fu- facility and 6,000 square foot administrative building next dren with autism in a group ture and continuing their mission door to their current offices. home in Bloomington. That experience fueled her passion to provide quality and comprehensive services for children K1ds Count offers speech, occupational and physical ther- to pursue speech therapy, said Frank Knez who had a career and families as well as an engaging and meaningful em- apy along with mental health services and a comprehensive in operations and supply chain management before becom- ployment experience. program for children with autism grounded in applied be- ing passionate about helping kids thanks to Lindsay. Hillary Ott, director of occupational and physical thera- havior analysis (ABA) therapy. “After that, she worked at a residential facility for children pies, has worked at K1ds Count for four years and grown Serving clients from birth to about 15, more than 100 with autism as a speech therapist and then became a be- her understanding truly serving others and leading with children participate in the autism program, and just over havior analyst,” he said. “She opened up my eyes and heart 300 children participate in outpatient services, and they to children with special needs and got me volunteering CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Chief Chase Lyday is leading the new Avon Schools police department of five school resource officers. Lyday believes school- based policing is the most meaningful form of policing that he can do.
Sgt. Todd Knowles leads the team of four Plainfield officers who work in the schools. Officers create relationships with students and work to keep them out of the juvenile justice system. (Photos by Eric Pritchett) November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 7 COVER STORY myhcicon.com
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Land adjacent to the current K1ds Count property shows growth in progress. The five-year-old company is adding a 12,000 square foot outpatient services facility and 6,000 square foot administrative building.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 other, said Taylor Helton, director of clinical operations. empathy, understanding and flexibility. “When discussing K1ds Count Therapy “K1ds Count Therapy is much more than with others, I often joke about it feeling like This year with COVID-19, it is more important a pediatric therapy provider or place of a ‘utopia’ for collaborative therapy servic- employment,” she said. “KCT is a place to es,” Helton said. “It’s pretty amazing to see than ever to make sure your program meets find hope, see and experience measurable how this collaboration and interdisciplinary growth, learn with and from others and feel training and support can holistically serve your health insurance needs. the framework of servitude embodied. As an our clients. The expansion of K1ds Count OT, not only have I assisted in and seen the Therapy will provide more services to our incredible progress and changes made in clients and families, not only through direct every one of our clients, but I’ve experienced therapy but also through increased space Means and Associates personal growth as a professional that I never and opportunity for this training, support would have imagined was possible.” and collaboration.” Many organizations who serve pediat- will be glad to help! ric patients don’t provide services across as ON THE COVER: Frank and Lindsay Knez are many disciplines, and the therapists respect, expanding buildings to grow services at K1ds Count encourage and share information with each Therapy in Brownsburg. (Photo by Eric Pritchett) For your safety, interviews will be no contact, using only electronic, telephone, or in person in a sanitized GETTING TO KNOW FRANK KNEZ office, with masks / gloves, screens and social Do you have pets? We have two very cute distancing for all seniors. * lionhead bunnies named Red and Snowball. Make sure you are making the What have you most recently read? “Core 52” by Mark E. Moore. right choice! Who or what inspires you? I’m inspired by people that truly care for and lift up other people. CALL NOW TO DISCUSS Do you have any travel plans? YOUR OPTIONS Our family enjoys traveling to the Gatlinburg, Tenn., and the Charleston, S.C. areas. What is your favorite 317-373-7273 OR 317-991-0083 Hendricks County charity? The Brownsburg Education Foundation or BEF. Please visit their website and support. The quality and health of our school is critical to the future of our community. *WE FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 November 13, 2020 8 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Brownsburg alum Barnhart earns second National League Gold Glove By Mark Ambrogi Winning his first National League Gold from his first Gold Glove season. Glove Award in 2017 was a dream come “I’ve grown so much,” he said. “I’ve learned true for Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barn- so much. I’ve tried to improve in all areas of hart. my game, and the one that jumps out to me Now the 2009 Brownsburg High School is my framing (of pitches). I’ve completely standout has doubled his Gold Glove col- altered the way that I catch the ball. lection. “Without getting into too many funda- Due to the shortened season, the award mentals, I used to catch the ball out front announced Nov. 3 was based solely on his and bring it toward my body, and now I defensive numbers. He did not commit an start with my glove close to my body and error in 36 games and threw out 36.4% of try to get the ball as far in front of me that attempted base stealers. In years past, man- I can,” Barnhart said. “It’s a combination of agerial or coaches vote would be part of the experience and work to change and get criteria along with defensive statistics. better. I’m extremely proud of the improve- “It’s very satisfying,” he said. “In 2017 and ments that I’ve made in that area for sure.” in other years you could argue that some- Barnhart saw positives in the Reds finish- one else should have won, but this season ing the regular season strong to make the you know who should have won, and it was playoffs for the first time since 2013, the proven by numbers, and I’m really proud of year before Barnhart’s major league debut. that.” The Braves won the series two games to Barnhart, who lives in Zionsville with his zero, holding the Reds scoreless in both wife Sierra and two sons in the off-season, games, to eliminate the Reds. describes 2020 as one of his best defensive “I mean clearly the last two games of the seasons. year were in no way how we wanted them “I would have really liked to see what I to go, but we played wonderful baseball would have put together from a numbers down the stretch and have so much to build standpoint in a full season load of catching,” on with the majority of our roster looking he said. Tucker Barnhart won his second National League Gold Glove. The Brownsburg grad plays catcher for the like it will be the same,” Barnhart said. Barnhart said he improved several ways Cincinnati Reds. (Photo provided by Barnhart)
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We love our Hendricks County communities. If you have something you believe we should A look inside the sanctuary room during worship services at the new Faith Baptist church in Danville. The large room includes high ceilings with lots of lighting and theater- know about, please send to style seating for over 600 people. (Photo provided by Faith Baptist Church) [email protected]. Avon’s Faith Baptist moves into newly constructed large church in Danville Roman By Lindsay Doty This month, church leaders and members of Numerals Faith Baptist Church celebrated the move into their new church home in Danville with a wor- ship service titled Welcome Home Sunday. The new 50,000 square-foot modern build- ing located at 3860 E. Main St. (Old U.S. 36) in Danville was recently completed after nearly two years of construction and planning. Faith Baptist leaders decided to build the new church after outgrowing their old small brick location just east of Avon Avenue on U.S. 36. “Faith Baptist Church has been a part of the Hendricks County community for over 60 The number of basket- years. During that time, we have had multiple ball games that will be expansions and upgrades. The growth that Faith Baptist started worship services at its newly constructed church located at 3860 E. Main St. (Old U.S. 36) played Dec. 5 at Browns- we’ve seen in the last 15 years necessitated in Danville. The 50,000-square-foot modern building was built to accommodate the growing church. (Photo burg High School as part that we expand our ministries in a different provided by Faith Baptist Church) 6 of the first Allstate Insur- location,” said Jason Wall, associate pastor at the central worship area has a modern aes- While the church is new, it has a few nods to ance Sneakers for Santa Faith Baptist. thetic that includes roomy theater-style seat- the old location. Volunteers carefully transport- Shootout. Teams from Indiana, Ohio and In 2010, the church purchased the 25 acres ing for more than 650 churchgoers. On a typi- ed the historic church bell from Avon to the Illinois will play, and fans are asked to bring of what used to be the old Hendricks County cal Sunday morning, the church would have new building. It now sits prominently outside a new or gently used pair of shoes to do- golf course to build. This month, they got to 450 in attendance (pre-pandemic). The church the front entrance for church goers to see. nate for children in need to benefit Samari- move in. also has space for its outreach ministries rang- “I am so glad we are keeping the bell. It tan’s Feet. “The construction of our almost 50,000 ing from cancer support meetings to youth used to ring every Sunday morning. I had it Brownsburg will play Centerville (Ohio) square-foot new church home allows us to classes. ringing right before my wedding,” said church at 8:15 p.m. Plainfield will play North Cen- expand our mission to proclaim the gospel of “We have many outreach ministries to member Rachelle Daugherty Brewer. tral at 11:30 a.m. Jesus Christ and the truths of scripture, and serve our community for Christ, such as our While some attendees are still watching live For more information visit browns- better meet the needs of our growing com- bus ministry that provides transportation to stream services due to the pandemic, they say burgbulldogs.com/general/2020-21/ munity,” said Wall. church for those families who don’t have a re- they are looking forward to seeing the new releases/20201006cv6rj4. With its high ceilings and fresh white paint, liable way to church,” said Wall. church in the future.
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Brownsburg High Brownsburg’s Nelson Jewelers School Fishing Club team members Dylan May (left) and Adam closing after 62 years of sparkles Troyer (right) proudly hold their fish during After more than the championships six decades in at the Mossy Oak business, Nelson Fishing Bassmaster Jewelers will High School National close as owner Championship in Jeff Nelson retires Paris, Tenn. They after 42 years placed second in running the the nation with store his parents three consistent first opened as days of fishing. a watch repair (Photo provided by shop. (Photo by Mossy Oak Fishing Lindsay Doty) Bassmaster)
Owner Jeff Nelson battles street from its current location. As a boy, Jeff would sweep floors and wash Brownsburg fishing duo places MS: ‘There are things I want windows at the store to earn cash for a model airplane or movie ticket money. to do before I can’t’ The oldest of four kids, the 1973 Browns- second in nation during high By Lindsay Doty burg High School graduate took the reins in 1998, adding custom-made jewelry to a shop school fishing championship A large yellow Going Out of Business sign heavily focused on alteration. By Lindsay Doty Troyer. hangs outside of Nelson Jewelers at 22 E. He worked hard to save money to attend Troyer started fishing with May three years Main St. in Brownsburg. The family- the Gemological Institute of America Brownsburg’s Dylan May and Adam Troy- ago through the Brownsburg High School owned and operated jewelry store in Santa Monica, Calif., and found a er are a solid duo of anglers. The Browns- Fishing Club. Last summer, the pair won the that has sold and repaired watch- passion for precious stones. burg High School Fishing Club team placed state championship for the Bulldogs. es, gems, diamonds and custom He admits he will miss finding that second at the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmas- At the championships, a Bassmasters re- creations in Hendricks County is perfect gem at a trade show and seeing ter High School National Championship port described the team as the most consis- closing shop after more than six de- it come together in a custom design. held in Tennessee in October, beating more tent. They had the highest finish for an Indi- cades in business. “Being involved from the start to than 200 other high school teams. They had ana team, breaking the record set in 2012. Longtime owner Jeff Nelson an- finish and eventually selling it, I am go- three solid days of fishing and caught 12 “We made it to the final day, and it was nounced this month his retirement ing to miss that, yes. That was a lot of pounds of fish each day, breaking the previ- just fun. To be in second, it’s insane. I would after 42 years. Jeff Nelson excitement for me,” he said. ous Indiana record. have never thought that. It’s a blessing, “I’m 65 years old, and I have multiple sclero- Nelson has been thankful for his coworkers “Honestly, it felt awesome to be able to honestly,” said May. sis. There are things I want to do before I can’t,” and his customers. come in second out of 250 of the best teams The boys took home $4,000 each in said Nelson, who was diagnosed with multiple The effervescent member of the commu- in the nation competing for the title,” said scholarship money to any college. sclerosis six years ago. He looks forward to nity also had a focus on philanthropy. Dylan May, a 16-year-old junior at Browns- This was the last competition for the guys spending time with his wife and taking trips Nelson and his wife Ginger have partici- burg High School. as a team. May, who is a junior at Browns- on their boat. pated in charities and donated to fundraisers, “I am very proud of what we were able to burg High, will have a new fishing partner “There are some trips I want to take while I including Habit of the Heart, an organization accomplish. My best moment from the tour- this season since Troyer has graduated high still can,” he said. that raises money for women and children in nament was being able to fish hard all three school. The Indiana University freshman Nelson has been a friendly and familiar need in Hendricks County. days and stay consistent by being the only only got to compete due to pandemic de- face in the Brownsburg community, greeting “We have done our best to be good citi- team to bring in a limit all three days.” lays. He is now fishing for IU. his customers in the front of the shop, often zens to Brownsburg, to Hendricks County and Both young men proudly held up some of The young men have become close reaching for his small loupe magnifying glass to the west side of Indianapolis,” he said. their fish for the championship photo opp. friends through their fishing adventures to quickly examine a diamond or watch. Community members and fellow busi- “We weighed a total of 15 largemouth and were happy to accomplish so much. Through the decades, he’s enjoyed provid- ness owners say the jewelry mainstay will be bass,” Adam Troyer said. “This is going to be the first year that I ing everything from engagement rings to an- missed. “It was incredible. We were really just ex- have a new partner for the next season. It will niversary pieces to his customers. “Congratulations on your retirement and cited to qualify for the tournament. That’s definitely be dif- “There are times where I’ve sold to three your presence all of these years in the com- already a big deal,” said Troyer, who started ferent because generations of a family,” he said proudly. munity!” wrote Allan Bolante. catching bluegill at age 4 at Washington we were very Jeff took over the business from his par- Nelson Jewelers is holding a going-out-of- Township Park in Avon with his dad. good as a ents, Phil and Kay Nelson, who started off business sale from through Nov. 14, with up “I love fishing — the not knowing. You team,” said with a watch repair shop located across the to 70% off inventory. never know what’s going to happen,” said May.
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Since settling in the 1820s, Brownsburg residents have valued education. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)
VIRTUAL VISITS AVAILABLE Brownsburg schools, proximity to Indy, youth sports attract residents Schedule Today to the growing community (844) 376-2778 By Ken Sebree excellent school system. Brownsburg public school students rank above av- FranciscanDocs.org Before James Brown settled in the erage on state test scores, academic wilderness that became Brownsburg improvement and high school athlet- in 1824, the only inhabitants were the ics. Also, Brownsburg students rank far Lenape tribe of Native Americans, also above the state average in key measures called Delaware Tribe of Indians, who of college and career readiness with a had hunting camps along the banks of four year high school graduation rate of White Lick Creek. That same year the 99%, according to the Indiana Depart- first log schoolhouse was constructed in ment of Education. Brown Township. 405 West Main Street • Plainfield Youth sports also play an important Soon after the Indiana state capitol Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday role in Brownsburg. Some notable pro- moved from Corydon to Indianapolis in fessional athletes who attended Browns- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 1825, and settlers began to flood into burg schools include Tucker Barnhardt, Sunday the area. Major League Baseball catcher for the 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Education was important to the early set- Cincinnati Reds; Gordon Hayward, NBA tlers, and soon one-room brick school hous- basketball player for the Boston Celtics es were built 4 miles apart along the county and Lance Lynn, MLB pitcher for the St. Best roads so no child had to walk more than 2 Louis Cardinals. At age 12, Lynn played DINING ROOM miles to school. Classes were held only part Tenderloin on the Brownsburg team in the 1999 of the year so they did not interfere with Little League World Series and later went NOW OPEN the farm work. Often students age in those in town! on to play in the Major League World Se- Curbside Carryout one-room schools ranged from 6 years to ries. Lance is one of only 12 Little League 40 years because many adults also wanted still available. World Series players now playing in the a basic education. majors. For nearly 200 years, the Town of With its easy access to the city and Brownsburg has continued to grow and their excellent schools, it is easy to un- now has about 30,000 residents with derstand why Brownsburg has become a almost 10,000 students in the public desirable place to live. school system. Their beautiful, modern educational facilities include seven el- ementary schools, two middle schools Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and a high school with almost 3,000 and resident of Hendricks County for students. well over 40 years. Contact him at [email protected] or Two reasons Brownsburg has become (317) 272-7800. such a desirable place to live include easy access to Indianapolis and the oasisdiner.com November 13, 2020 14 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY
ICONIC Athlete of the Week Notables ALL ABOUT SCHOOL SPIRIT Compiled by Mike Beas Brownsburg senior Abby Lynch Cooper brings upbeat attitude became the first Hendricks County athlete to win the mental attitude award to her fourth year as a Danville at the Oct. 31 girls state cross country meet since the honor made its debut in varsity cheerleader 1981. Trevor Nolan, a senior runner for By Mike Beas Brownsburg’s boys squad, finished The decades-old question pertaining to cheerleading isn’t lost on an impressive 10th at the boys state Tonaa Cooper. cross country meet in a time of 15:55.7. While cheerleading isn’t categorized as an actual sport the way Teammate Jacob Kodrick, also a senior, some feel it should, Cooper, a Danville senior, doesn’t consider ran a time of 16:24.7 to place 41st herself part of the sis-boom-bah-humbug collection of skeptics. individually. Bulldogs senior Kole Kelley To her, helping create enthusiasm during football and basketball was 82nd in 16:47.9. games and the practices leading up to them are unique in the Danville junior quarterback Kale challenges they offer. Payne passed for 256 yards and a pair Winning such an argument might be its own version of scaling a of touchdowns to lead the Warriors past mountain, but that’s fine with Cooper, who likes mountains. After Tri-West, 35-19, in a Class 3A sectional all, she was born in Anchorage, Alaska, the backdrop being the football championship game. Junior breathtakingly beautiful Chugach Mountain Range. receiver Tyler Dostin finished with Cooper’s family moved to Indiana prior to her third grade school seven catches for a season-best 126 year to be closer to her maternal grandparents. She still visits the yards and both scores. Land of the Midnight Sun every two or three years to see family and The loss by Tri-West ended its 9-3 friends but is firmly and happily entrenched in all things Danville. season despite senior quarterback Kai She carries a 4.1 grade point average and plans to attend Indiana Ross throwing for 180 yards and two University. touchdowns. Ross finished the season In the meantime, Cooper looks forward to representing her school with 1,944 yards through the air, 28 throughout the upcoming boys basketball season. She’s been a TD passes and only two interceptions. varsity cheerleader since her freshman year. He also rushed for 295 yards and eight “I just think the attitude she brings every day will be hard to touchdowns, while running back replace,” said fifth-year Danville cheerleading coach Breanna Galliher, Garrett Cora eclipsed 1,000 yards. a former Warriors cheerleader herself having occupied sidelines Junior middle linebacker Ethan Depinet for varsity events from 2007-2010. “Tonaa is always upbeat and has led the defense with 90 tackles over the a great attitude. She always pushes, but in a good way, and is so course of the season, including 12 in the natural in everything she does.” Danville senior cheerleader Tonaa Cooper leads school spirit from the sidelines and sectional loss to Danville. Cooper did a Q&A with ICON: also participates in competitive cheerleading. (Photo by Eric Pritchett) Danville junior forward Haley Godwin had 15 points, six rebounds Q: A lot of people don’t consider cheerleading to be an actual try out and loved it. I would do it the rest of my life if I could. The and four steals, leading the Warriors girls sport. How do you respond to this? best part is being around my teammates. I love them and always basketball team to a season-opening 47- A: I do sideline cheerleading, and I also cheer competitively. I do have a blast with them. I learn so much being with them. 43 win over Perry Meridian. Sophomore think competitive cheerleading is a sport, but sideline cheer is forward Isabelle Wooten had nine hard and requires a lot of strength and agility. The goal is to make Q: Have you made any college plans, and, if so, what are they? points and 11 boards, while senior it look easy even though it is difficult. It is not actually easy. A: I would like to cheer at the next level. I am going to Indiana Maddie Patterson tallied nine points. University and think I am going to major in biology. My goal, Q: How has being a cheerleader most benefited you? ultimately, is to be a surgeon of some kind, maybe a pediatric Email [email protected] for A: I’ve always been a social person. I decided in seventh grade to surgeon because I love kids, and I think family is so important. I accomplishments about HC athletes. want to keep as many families together as possible.
Fellowship trained in sports medicine, Dr. Emily Cha sees sports medicine and general orthopedic patients. Call to schedule an appointment: 317.944.9400 November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 15 myhcicon.com
Daisy submitted by Gina Lane
1st 2020 Place
PET Stella submitted Antionett by Kyle & submitted by Michell Lavona Wilson LOVERS Freeman ISSUE nd 3rd Presented by 2 Place Place
Wow, Hendricks County loves its pets! Pets are the greatest - always there for us. We get their loyalty, love and a ection in exchange for our love and attention. They’re the best! And we appreciate you sharing your best photos with us. Through your snapshots we had the task of judging a variety of pets, their personalities, uniqueness and undeniable “aww” factor. Ever the di cult task, here are our top 3. Thank you for participating in the ICON’s 5th-annual Pet Lovers contest - enjoy! November 13, 2020 16 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com Sponsored by DIAMOND COLLISION INC. PET LOVERS ISSUE
ROSIE ANTIONETT AKA TONI SUBMITTED BY ANNE RANEY SUBMITTED BY ROSIE LAVONA WILSON SUBMITTED BY DIANA CARPENTER
CHARLIE SUBMITTED BY ANNE RANEY DIESEL SUBMITTED BY DAISY SARA DRUMMOND SUBMITTED BY GINA LANE
MAYA BELLA SUBMITTED BY GINA LANE SUBMITTED BY TINA GARDNER ICHABOD SUBMITTED BY KELLY MARSHALL GOOSE SUBMITTED BY KYLE & MICHELL FREEMAN
GINGER SUBMITTED BY KAREN & GREG MADSON FINN SUBMITTED BY DEBI LEE WINSTON SUBMITTED BY LITTLE ROCK STAR IRENE REIZMAN SUBMITTED BY JACK PORTER November 13, 2020 Sponsored by Hendricks County ICON 17 DIAMOND COLLISION INC. myhcicon.com PET LOVERS ISSUE
SEVE LACEY JENNY SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY T. KOSKEY KATHY SPENCER-ELLIS SUBMITTED BY DAVE MEJEAN WONDER WOMEN SUBMITTED BY MAGGIE POR- TER
KIPP SUBMITTED BY BRIAN PELOZA
GEORGE-CHARLES- MINNIE & MICKEY CAGNEY SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY PAMELA WILDT COURSEY FAMILY TATER SUBMITTED BY NORMAN STEUCK
NALA SUBMITTED BY AMANDA FULCHER
LIZZIE SUBMITTED BY AMANDA FULCHER PENNIE PRISCILLA SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY CINDY BOWMAN AMANDA FULCHER
PIPER LINCOLN SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY PTASCHAEL CHRISTINE WINTERS November 13, 2020 18 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com Sponsored by DIAMOND COLLISION INC. PET LOVERS ISSUE
RASCAL & OLLIE REX SUBMITTED BY REBECCA SUBMITTED BY NANCE SARA DRUMMOND OLLIE & ABBY SUBMITTED BY REBECCA NANCE
JUNE BUG SUBMITTED BY SLAVENS
RUSTY KATIE SUBMITTED BY DAVE MEJEAN SUBMITTED BY SANDRA SHELTON
LILY SUBMITTED BY SLAVENS MILLIE-STANLEY-HANK ENLOW SUBMITTED BY STEVE HESS
STELLA SUBMITTED BY KYLE & MICHELL FREEMAN
STITCH PIERRE SUBMITTED BY TINA GARDNER MARCO SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE SCOTTEN
WILLIE - SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY TAMMY HALEY KYLE & MICHELLE FREEMAN November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 19 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONICbriefs Danville Town Council honors Your Donations Hendricks Regional Health with town key Making a Difference GRANT NAME: AMOUNT: 6th Graders – Start Your Engines! at West Middle School $1,808.00 Sponsored in part by State Bank
This activity allows students take the driver’s seat and have a hands-on approach for figuring out how to build a toy car that they race against one another. With this grant, students discover how motors work and Hendricks Regional Health President & CEO Kevin Speer receives a key to the Town of Danville from create energy. That understanding town council president Tom Padro. Danville Town Council members awarded HRH Oct. 28 for their will then take them to the next service to the community during the pandemic. (Photo provided by the Town of Danville) level for understanding how to The Danville Town Council awarded response throughout the COVID-19 pan- Hendricks Regional Health President & demic and to recognize the men and put moving parts together in CEO Kevin Speer with the first key to the women who have and continue to work order to get overall movement town during a presentation on Oct. 28 at on the front lines. for a vehicle. Students will be Hendricks Regional Health Danville Hos- In Danville’s 196-year history, town of- given the motor, batteries, wheels, pital. The council voted in July to present ficials have never bestowed an honorary belts, gears, and axles. From there, Hendricks with a proclamation and key to key to any individual or organization. the town in honor of the health system’s the sky is the limit. Students work together to figure out how to create the most successful moving car. Brownsburg launches Resident Academy Registration is open for the Town of and get answers to questions about the This grant helped motivate the students Brownsburg’s Resident Academy, a six- operations of the Town of Brownsburg. to think about electrical engineering. session program designed to help resi- Interested residents can apply online One of my students said, “Wiring the dents gain a greater understanding of the at Brownsburg.org. Applications are ac- town’s operations through lecture, discus- cepted on a first come, first-served basis motor with the battery pack was a lot sion and interactive activities. and preference will be given to those who “ of fun and is making me think about The academy will be held 6-8 p.m. on have not previously participated. Class a career in electrical engineering!” Tuesdays from January through March. size is limited to 25 people. Registration Another student talked about making Participants will tour town facilities, learn is open until Dec. 1. Selected participants day-to-day responsibilities and opera- will be notified by Dec. 15 of their accep- the model of the car and said, “Building tions, get a greater understanding of the tance into the program. the car was the best part!” Thanks to BEF budget process, meet town leadership for making this activity happen for the SHANNON WALMOTH sixth graders at West Middle School! Brownsburg seeks applicants for boards and Just part of the $130,000 that BEF commissions awarded in grants this past year. Brownsburg residents looking to make residents. Applications are available at ” a difference by having a voice in the Town brownsburg.org and must be submit- of Brownsburg’s future are invited to ap- ted by 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9. The town council ply for a position on one of the town’s will conduct interviews 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. Visit our website at nine boards and commissions. Seats are 14-15. Official appointments will be an- www.brownsburgeducationfoundation.org open for terms beginning in January nounced at the January town council to learn more about the grant projects 2021. Applicants must be Brownsburg meeting. funded by BEF in the 2020-2021 school year. November 13, 2020 20 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Gobble Gallop adds virtual and live options to the annual Thanksgiving Day 5k
By Stephanie Dolan The Hendricks Regional Health YMCA finisher’s medal. Runners can have their Gobble Gallop Register: runsignup.com/Race/ will be holding its annual Gobble Gallop swag shipped, or they can pick it up at the IN/Avon/GobbleGallop5k on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m., but this year YMCA during designated pickup times. participants have more than just the live 5K “We’re excited to have these virtual op- to choose from, adding virtual options for tions as well as our traditional live option,” Live 5k those who want to avoid crowds, have to Richards said. “All the funds from these When: 8 a.m. Nov. 26 work or might travel out of town. events will support our annual campaign. Where: Hendricks Regional “We are excited to offer several different The money from the annual campaign Health YMCA, 301 Satori options,” said Nikki Richards, district mar- is how we’re able to support those who Parkway, Avon keting director. “We will have our tradition- might not otherwise be able to afford Cost: $35, $3 signup fee; 4-pack al Gobble Gallop 5K, but then we will also memberships or other services.” family discount available for have our Virtual Gobble Gallop.” The campaign helps offset the costs of $120 plus $7.20 signup fee This year virtual participants can use the programs such as swimming lessons or Racejoy app and complete the 5k on their preschool. Virtual 5K own time schedule and location, Richards “This, especially in a year like the one When/where: Anytime or place said. we’ve had, is so important,” Richards said. the month of November “If there’s a beautiful day in November “We want to help give back to our neigh- Cost: $35, $3 signup fee that they want to take advantage of, they bors and get people in our door, so they’re are more than welcome to do it whenever able to be physically, mentally and emo- they want to during that month,” she said. tionally healthy.” Virtual Leftover 10k When/where: Anytime or place Runners and walkers have two other No matter when or where those who the month of November virtual options to choose from: the Left- register finish the race, people have a great Cost: $35, $3 signup fee over 10K that runners complete anytime in time celebrating Thanksgiving and giving the month of November and Feast Mode back, she said. where participants log miles weekly to “I have seen some hilarious pictures of Feast Mode see how many they can accumulate in the people dressed up like turkeys or wearing What: Log as many miles as month. turkey hats,” she said. “It’s just a great day possible the month of November Runners compete in the 2019 Gobble Gallop at the Hendricks Registration fee for each event is $35 for families to spend time together on a Cost: $35, $3 signup fee Regional Health YMCA. This year’s race offers in person and and includes a long sleeve T-shirt and a day that’s meant for family.” virtual options. (Photos provided by HRH YMCA) November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 21 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONICbriefs Visit Hendricks County introduces Host It Local program Visit Hendricks County unveiled its Host cases, mugs and face masks. It Local campaign, encouraging local busi- The first five qualified meetings or con- nesses and residents to choose a Hen- ferences reserved will receive a $100 cash dricks County venue when planning their donation in the organization’s or individ- next event, meeting, tradeshow, confer- ual’s name to the Hendricks County Rapid ence, reunion or other gathering. Response Fund that supports nonprofit Each business referral sent to Visit Hen- organizations that serve communities dricks County boosts the local economy most directly impacted by the COVID-19 and makes the individual or business outbreak. Visit VisitHendricksCounty.com/ eligible to receive All In Hendricks County Groups-Meetings/Local for more informa- merchandise, including T-shirts, phone tion.
Indiana Lyons add games to 2020 schedule The Indiana Lyons, American Basketball Asso- ciation basket- ball team, have added games to their 2020 pre- season schedule. The Lyons will host the Nap- town Pros Nov. 21, the Midwest Guardians Dec. 5 and the Beaver County Indians Dec. 12. Games tipoff at 5 p.m. at Bosstick Gym in Danville Town Hall, 49 N. Wayne St., Danville. For Call Terry Lee more informa- tion, visit Indi- Direct anaLyons.com. (Photo provided 317-674-7401 by the Indiana Lyons)
Lions volunteers help screen children for eye health The Plainfield Lions Club saw 86 chil- them to make the children more success- dren as part of a free vision screening ful adults. Screenings catch things such as program. The Lions visited preschool stu- far and nearsightedness, astigmatism and dents at ABC’s & 123’s Learning Center in misaligned eyes. Avon and Little Warrior Learning Center Volunteers make no physical contact in Danville, said Lions Club member Tom with children. Iles. Preschool and childcare providers inter- Operation KidSight Lions volunteers ested in having the Plainfield Lions Club referred parents of five children to make conduct a free vision screening at their appointments with eye doctors. The Lions facilities can contact Tom Iles at (317) 600- work to screen young children to catch 5193 or [email protected]. vision problems early in life to correct November 13, 2020 22 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY
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Bill Bailey, founding father of Avon’s incorporation, recalls the ups and downs of incorporating In Avon’s 25-year history a total of 22 citizens have served as town council into a town 25 years ago members and three as clerk-treasurer. Avon Town Council Editor’s note to ICON readers: This story was members — 1995-2020 featured in a previous edition of the Hendricks • William “Bill” Bailey Jr. County ICON to highlight a community near • Debra Tucker where you live. We want readers to know • Jeff Haviza about all of the amazing people and busi- • Larry Caskey nesses in Hendricks County, so we again run • Mike Childs the cover story from the previous week for you • Chris Settimi to read and enjoy. Thank you for supporting • Jim Tygrett local journalism. We appreciate you. Please • Anne Beck keep sharing your Hendricks County stories • Dave Cox with us and allowing us to tell them to our • Dave Jackson community. • Eva Yackey By Gus Pearcy • Karl Buetow • Michael Rogers Twenty-five years later, there is still an • Kathryn Miller emotional catch in Bill Bailey’s voice as he • Greg Zusan* retells the story of the day he had to with- • Nikki Gordy draw the resolution to make Avon a town • Bev Austin-Stafford from the Hendricks County Commissioners’ • Charlie Dorton agenda. After months of preparation, hours • Marcus Turner before the Hendricks County Plan Commis- • Aaron Tevebaugh* sion and arguing with people opposed to • Steve Eisenbarth* incorporating Avon, Bailey was supposed to • Dawn Lowden* go before the commissioners, he learned of • Robert Pope* a problem, and not all future residents re- Avon clerk-treasurer — 1995-2020 ceived the certified letter. • Lois Murphy “The day that they were to vote on Avon • Sharon Howell becoming a town, before they started pro- • Julie Loker * ceedings — I always get emotional about it,” *denotes current elected officials. Bailey said before pausing. “Before they start- ed the proceedings, I asked to be recognized and I respectfully withdrew the petition.” pie called Avon. He laughs now, but it belies the emotion Of all the documents required, the hard- of that day in 1995. est to get was going to be a certified survey “There was a silver lining because we got Illustration by of the proposed community. Township it taken care of, 30 days later, we went back Gregory Gaynor boundaries were easy to use for incorpora- in and bang,” he said as he snapped his fin- tion but had already failed. So, Bailey had gers. “They voted yes.” to come up with a smaller area that had al- On Nov. 30, Avon will celebrate its 25th (where Panera Bread is now on Rockville being all of Washington Township. Bailey ready been surveyed. He cobbled together anniversary as a town. Bailey is like the Road).” said that was never going to work because the surveys of the service area of the West George Washington of Avon. He doesn’t Cold beer wasn’t the only reason to in- of the amount of tax money the county Central Conservancy District and the Oak want any credit as a founding father, but corporate. Bailey said the area wanted local would have lost immediately. Bend subdivision where he lived. However, starting a town — even for an Avon native control of planning to protect home values, Woody came to Bailey, an Avon native there was a small problem. — was not easy. what he called the largest investment most and third-generation business owner, to ask “The only problem I had was a small gap “Really, it’s kind of humorous,” Bailey said people make. him to take up the charge. Bailey’s father, between the conservancy district and Oak as he starts. “It sort of came up over a card “Without having local control, there was Bill Sr., was part of a committee that investi- Bend,” Bailey said. “In order to fill that gap, game one night.” no way to protect that investment,” Bailey gated incorporation back in the 1960s. Back I had to go to about four or five homes…I According to the legend, Bailey and his said. then, the area was too rural. went to each one of those homes, which I poker-playing buddies lamented the lack While Avon was a school district for gen- Already occupied with Acme Masking knew three out of the five, probably well, of a package liquor store in Avon that sold erations, the area was still under the juris- and family, Bailey felt like if he didn’t step and asked them if they would consider be- cold beer. diction of the county. By the 1990s, it was up, Avon was going to cease to exist. He ing a part of the Town of Avon. And if so, “The only way that you could have a becoming the darling of the development still has a cartoon a friend of his drew of a would they consent to giving me a survey of package store with cold beer was if it was community. Community leader and real Quaker, bulldog and Native American war- their property.” located in an incorporated community,” Bai- estate agent Orville Woody had attempted rior chief sitting around a table, knives and ley said. “The closest was Coach and Horses to incorporate Avon, with the boundaries forks in hand, ready to devour a steaming CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 25 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 meeting and put his hand on his shoulder.” The Yackeys had moved to Avon in 1991. He was a Significant opposition to incorporation existed, small business lawyer who heard of the move to form Avon’s next 25 years: and things got ugly, Bailey said. His business was the town and was in favor. He said the meeting orga- vandalized. nizers were against the idea of the town and weren’t With history comes “Literally, I had dead animals laid at the front door willing to listen to the pros. Yackey stood up and said of the offices,” Bailey said. the First Amendment did not allow them to squelch perspective of the future Simultaneously, the school district was prepar- any speech. ing to build the new Avon High School, which sig- “You cannot tell someone they cannot express an By Gus Pearcy nificantly raised taxes during incorporation. Many idea,” Yackey recalled. residents thought the reason taxes went up was the That was when one of the organizers grabbed Avon Town Council President Greg Zusan says the future of Avon move to make Avon a town. Yackey by the shoulder and told him to sit down and is diversifying the tax base. During this tumultuous period, Bailey found an shut up. “Right now, we are about 84% residential,” Zusan said. “We need ally in his quest, Avon’s first town attorney Allan “I just turned around to him and said, ‘You realize to get that balanced.” Yackey. As the story goes, Bailey was attending an what you just did?’” Yackey said. “He looked at me Zusan is pushing for more commercial and industrial develop- informational meeting to explain his views in favor and I said, ‘Once again, do you realize what you just ment, citing Avon Landings — the town’s new business park along of incorporating. A significant number of detractors did?’” the Ronald Reagan — and undeveloped land along County Road were also there. Yackey said it was assault and the detractors sat 100 S. “There was a gentleman that I didn’t know at the down. “That’s key for us,” Zusan said. time,” Bailey said. “He was quasi-vocal on why the “I thought to myself, right then and there, I got Avon is landlocked. Nearly all available land to the town is al- town should be incorporated, and he was making to go meet this guy,” Bailey picks up. “Immediately, I ready annexed. So, increasing the assessed value of the Town of comments about it. Someone came up to him at the said, ‘I’d like you to be the town attorney. Would you Avon will have to come from more expensive housing or commer- be interested?’” cial and industrial development. It was a move that would define Yackey’s career. “You’re also able to generate personal property taxes in addi- Since then, he has specialized in municipal law and tion to real estate taxes,” Zusan said. “You’re going to provide jobs, was consulted around the state. which will generate income tax.” “Avon became successful enough and of sufficient Another goal of Zusan’s is to unify town and township govern- notoriety that I started getting calls from people that ment. wanted to create towns,” Yackey said. “I think by doing that, we may be able to offer more services,” Once the commissioners approved the incorpora- Zusan said adding there are some annexation opportunities within tion, then the real work began. There was a conven- the township. “Those unincorporated areas would become Avon.” tion to elect the first town council. Bailey invited U.S. Being such a new municipality, Avon could not establish its own Representative John Myers to be the keynote speak- utilities and typically has to contract out for other services. The Bill Bailey er. The town had three districts. Bailey was elected town has a police department, parks and trails and maintains roads. (Photo by Eric Pritchett) the first president of the council. Also elected as the These challenges mean creative solutions. One tactic is growing inaugural council was Jeff Haviza and Debra Tucker. the value of single-family homes. Lois Murphy was the first clerk-treasurer. Despite the chorus against growth, Zusan said Avon must con- Yackey had to come up with a set of tinue to add homes. ordinances by the time the town took “You can’t just turn the spigot off,” he said. “If we do, we’re going over. All of his work was on account, on to lose out on any opportunity for commercial and industrial be- account the town had no money. He did cause they need workers, so we need single-family homes.” the work anyway and collected later. Newly-appointed town manager Ryan Cannon said the town will Weekly meetings were the norm on continue to invest in infrastructure; build sidewalk and trail connec- Thursday nights for the newly-knight- tions; and update zoning ordinances. ed council. The town had to get a “Our value is that we are in the middle of everybody and our loan from a local bank for a quarter retail quarter has been really good,” Cannon said. “We’re realizing of a million dollars. that we are quickly running out of developable land. So, we have to Yackey left in 1998. Two years increase the assessed value of what we have left.” later, his wife, Eva was elected to the Increasing the assessed value is crucial to future financial sup- town council and helped to build port for the town. Cannon agrees with Zusan’s opinion of growth. the police station. They have two He said town’s die if they have zero growth. 4-inch binders filled with newspa- “At some point, we’ll get there,” Cannon added. “It may be 20 or per articles about those first few 30 years from now, but if we wait 15 years to start being concerned years. Only recently has he started about it, it’s going to be too late.” to look back. Suddenly, the brass Cannon has been with Avon 21 years, hired within a few months plaques with his wife’s name mean of the first town manager Tom Klein. He developed the town court, something. the first town website and a complaint system for residents. “Recently, we had the grandkids He said residents may not be aware how fast Avon grew in the with us, and we were walking up (to the first few years. town hall) and they said, ‘That’s our last “People forget what it was like before,” Cannon said. “Do you know name,’” Yackey said. (County Road) 100 S. and Dan Jones (Road) used to be a 4-way stop? For his part, Bailey feels he was right And traffic used to back up all over. People don’t remember because to get the town incorporated, but he it’s been a roundabout for so long,” admits it made him a target for nega- Cannon said establishing Avon helped create several projects tivity. After three years and a letter to that have made the area better. He said until the bridge on Avon the editor attacking his kids, Bailey Avenue over the railroad tracks was built, residents complained quit and says he hasn’t really looked about it for 35 years. back. November 13, 2020 26 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIES
DANVILLE Ruth Wethington Mary E. Cleary Fanny Martina McLaughlin Ruth Wethington, 81, passed away Nov. 8, 2020. Mary E. Cleary, 83, passed away Nov. 4, 2020. She Fanny Martina McLaughlin, 97, passed away Oct. Elsie McFarlin She was born Sept. 8, 1939. Services were held was born Dec. 21, 1936. Services were held Nov. 24, 2020. She was born March 30, 1923. Services Elsie McFarlin, 86, passed away Oct. 28, 2020. Nov. 13 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. 10 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg. were held Oct. 30 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, She was born Dec. 11, 1933. Services will be held Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted Plainfield. Memorial contributions may be made privately. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, Dan- BROWNSBURG with the arrangements. to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, ville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Betty Ann Dodson Tenn. Judy Stoddard Jessica L. Smith Betty Ann Dodson, 86, passed away Oct. 27, 2020. Xayden Danny Isenhower Judy Stoddard, 50, passed away Nov. 1, 2020. She Jessica L. Smith, 36, passed away Oct. 25, 2020. She was born Dec. 5, 1933. Services were held Xayden Danny Isenhower, 6 months, passed away was born Dec. 1, 1971. Services will be held at She was born July 3, 1984. Services were held Nov. 2 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Oct. 24, 2020. He was born May 23, 2020. Services a later date. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, Nov. 3 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Geraldine M. Hastings were held Oct. 29 at Hall Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Kathy Henry Geraldine M. Hastings, 74, passed away Oct. Plainfield. Rex Allen Parsons Kathy Henry, 72, passed away Oct. 26, 2020. She 30, 2020. She was born July 24, 1946. Services Forester Hatfield Rex Allen Parsons, 67 of Dan- was born April 7, 1948. Services were held Oct. 31 were held Nov. 5 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Forester Hatfield, 76, passed away Oct. 29, 2020. ville, passed away Nov. 4, 2020. at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, He was born Aug. 2, 1944. Services will be held He was born on Feb. 23, 1953 in was entrusted with the arrangements. privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plain- Ralph David Faulkner field, was entrusted with the arrangements. Indianapolis to the late Adrian Ralph David (Dave) Faulkner, Arnold and Mary Catherine 82, went to be with his Lord AVON Ronald F. Homeier (Price) Parsons. He married and Savior on Nov. 1, 2020. He Ronald F. Homeier, 83, passed away Oct. 29, 2020. Barbara A. Gapen on Aug. 3, was born May 15, 1938 in In- John Howard Widau He was born Sept. 14, 1937. Services were held 1974 at Christ the King Catholic dianapolis, Indiana, to parents John Howard Widau, 57, passed away Oct. 25, Nov. 5 at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Avon. Church in Indianapolis. Ralph Joseph Faulkner and 2020. He was born Dec. 7, 1962. Services were Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was Rex graduated from Danville Helen Janice Benner Faulkner. held Oct. 30 at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, entrusted with the arrangements. High School in 1971 and from Purdue University Dave graduated from Washing- Avon. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was en- James E. Sparks Jr. in 1975 with a degree in Agricultural Econom- ton High School in 1956. Fol- trusted with the arrangements. James E. Sparks Jr., 92, passed away Nov. 1, 2020. ics. He was a life-long farmer. Survivors include lowing graduation, he served Nancy Pfeffer He was born March 28, 1928. Services will be held his wife of 46 years, Barbara Parsons of Danville; in the United States Air Force from 1956 -1960. He Nancy Pfeffer, 63, passed away Oct. 25, 2020. She privately. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was children, Jessie (Bryce) Wilson of Roachdale, Joe married Judith Kay Brannock, and they celebrated was born Sept. 15, 1957. No services are sched- entrusted with the arrangements. (Miranda) Parsons of Coatesville, Jon (Goldie) Par- 60 years of marriage in 2016. Dave enjoyed a 50- uled. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted sons of Danville; siblings, Becky (deceased) Harvill year career in the grocery industry, employed by Maefair Cooprider with the arrangements. Maefair Cooprider, 99, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. (Herman), Patty (John) Zarate, Mark Parsons, Bill Standard Grocery, Preston Safeway, Richard’s Mar- She was born Oct. 24, 1921. Services will be held (Sue) Parsons, Teri (Dan) Carter, Laurel Parsons; ket Basket and the California Grape Commission. Eric Jason Lane Eric Jason Lane, 47, passed away Oct. 19, 2020. He privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plain- 9 grandchildren, Reese, Sutton, Logan, Lydia, Dave was a member of the Indianapolis Jaycees was born Aug. 16, 1973. Services were held Nov. field, was entrusted with the arrangements. Landen, Adrian, Ransom, Pistol, Summit; and and Connection Pointe Christian Church, serving 5 at Avon United Methodist Church. Matthews several loving nieces and nephews. Services were as a church elder for 28 years. Dave was a found- Jerry Boles Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the held at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at the Dan ing member of the Indy West Great Banquet, serv- Jerry Boles, 81, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. He was arrangements. Searcy Farm 595 W. CR 500 N, Pittsboro, IN 46167. ing as the spiritual director for 6 years. born March 19, 1939. Services will be held pri- Visitation was from 12 p.m. until the service time. Dave is survived by his daughters Janice Kimberly Joyce Anne Turpen vately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bowman (William, deceased) of Avon, Indiana; Joyce Anne Turpen, 80, passed away Nov. 3, 2020. was entrusted with the arrangements. the Hendricks County 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 7, daughter Pamela Faulkner Norman (Brian) of She was born Aug. 5, 1940. Services were held Danville, IN 46122, or the Danville Chapter of FFA, Zionsville, Indiana; son Ralph David Faulkner II Nov. 13 at Plainfield Christian Church. Hampton- STILESTILLE c/o Danville Community High School, 100 Warrior (Bessie) of Brownsburg, Indiana; eight grandchil- Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted Way, Danville, IN 46122. Online condolences may dren; and step-brother Franklin Claude Faulkner. with the arrangements. be made at bakerfuneralservice.com. He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Bran- Jo Ann Hacker Jo Ann Hacker, 83, passed away Nov. 3, 2020. She nock Faulkner, parents Ralph and Helen Faulkner Shawn Annette Cunningham PITTSBORO was born Sept. 4, 1937. Services were held Nov. 7 and step-mother Lucille Faulkner. Shawn Annette Cunningham, 50, passed away at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Nov. 4, 2020. She was born Feb. 2, 1970. Services A celebration of life will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. Gene Koskey will be held privately. Baker Funeral Home, Dan- 15, 2020 at Connection Pointe Christian Church Gene Koskey, 87, passed away Oct. 31, 2020. He ville, was entrusted with the arrangements. in Brownsburg, Indiana. Memorial contributions was born Sept. 21, 1933. Services were held Nov. INDIANAPOLIS may be made to the COPD Foundation, the Na- 5 at Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Eric MD tional Veterans Foundation or New Era Church. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with Hailey Nicole Donofrio the arrangements. Hailey Nicole Donofrio, 30, passed away Oct. 30, 2020. She was born May 1, 1990. Services will be Richard Allen held privately. Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pitts- Richard Allen, 77, passed away Nov. 3, 2020. He boro, was entrusted with the arrangements. was born Nov. 28, 1942. Services were held Nov. 11 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. PLAINFIELD Hendricks County obituaries Richard Pearson are printed free of charge up to Richard Pearson, 79, passed away Nov. 1, 2020. He was born Nov. 1, 1941. Services were held Nov. 6 50 words. Funeral directors are at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Memorial encouraged to send obituaries and contributions may be made to the American Dia- photos to [email protected]. betes Association, Indianapolis. November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 27 PUZZLES myhcicon.com
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Pair these wines with 24 Saturday EVENTScalendar Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt your holiday spread 10 a.m.-4 p.m., McCloud Nature Center, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Stop by the Nature Center to pick By Luke Stephenson WINE November up a scavenger hunt checklist, then return it for a small Thanksgiving and winter holidays are a prize. For more information, call (765) 676-5437 or visit time for family. That being said, we all have that family mem- hendrickscountyparks.org. Saturday ber that makes us want 14 Turkey Trails 5k/10k to reach for the wine! But 8 a.m. Washington Township Parks and Recreation 24 Tuesday what should you pair with Department, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. $38. Register Paw Print Ornament Making the wide variety of flavors runsignup.com/Race/IN/Avon/TurkeyTrailsINDY. 6-8 p.m. 1820 E Main St., Plainfield. uPaint Pottery. Bring on your table? From turkey your pet to have their paw prints taken on a clay orna- to stuffing to sweet potato ment. Ornaments will be ready two weeks later. $12. casserole, is there really any- 14 Saturday Reservations: (317) 406-3072. thing that can work with all Hendricks County ICON’s 2nd Annual Holiday Craft of these crazy flavors? Show In short, yes, I’ve got two 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hendricks County Conference Complex, 26 Thursday personal favorites that I 1900 E. Main St., Danville. The show is presented by Hen- Gobble Gallop 5K think are the best pairings dricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Hendricks Regional 8-10 a.m., 301 Satori Parkway, Avon. The Gobble Gallop for Thanksgiving and other Health. Admission is $3. Masks are required. For more 5k is Hendricks Regional Health YMCA’s largest fundrais- holidays and will taste good information, visit facebook.com/HendricksCountyICON ing event for its annual campaign. In-person and virtual with a wide variety of food and search events. options. Cost; $30, plus $3 sign up fee. Group rates avail- at any time of the year. able. Visit runsignup.com/Race/IN/Avon/GobbleGal- lop5k. I’ll start with a white wine 14 Saturday I love, Gewürztraminer. It’s Friends of the Avon Library Book Sale hard to say but so easy to 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Public Meeting Room C, Avon-Washington 27 Friday drink. This particular grape Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. For Christmas on the Square makes a very aromatic white more information, visit avonlibrary.net. 4-6 p.m. Danville Historic Courthouse Square, 1 Court- wine with notes of ginger When thinking about what wines house Square, Danville. Live nativity, Santa will remotely and spice combined with to pair with holiday feasts, consider help with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Downtown mer- some nice apricot, peach Gewürztraminer whites and Gamay 14 Saturday chants and restaurants will be open. Plans are contin- and pear notes. They come reds. (Photo by Luke Stephenson) Kevin Farley in Plainfield gent on what safety mandates by the Hendricks County in a variety of styles from very sweet to bone dry. The dry ones 7:30-9 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 5556 E. U.S. Health Department. have such a sweet aroma it can fool people into thinking it’s got 40, Plainfield. Comedian Kevin Farley’s show is for all ages, but 17 and over is recommended. Tickets start a touch of sweetness, which can be nice with some of the fla- Saturday, 29 Sunday vors of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah. at $15. For more information, visit facebook.com/ 28 events/239547340581225. Christmas at the Orchard A great way to tell how sweet it will be is to look for the alco- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Dan- hol percentage. The higher it is, say the 13-14% range, the dryer, ville. Enjoy kids crafts and holiday shopping. For more and inversely when you get ones closer to 10% alcohol, they’ll 15 Sunday information, visit beasleys-orchard.com/events-festivals. have some sweetness. Either way, Gewürz never disappoints. West Chase Wedding Expo For a red, I love wines based with the grape Gamay. Typically 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m., West Chase Golf Club, 4 Holloway these come from an area of France called Beaujolais. These reds Blvd., Brownsburg. Free to brides and guests, $50 for 30 Monday are lighter in style, which makes them a good pairing for that tur- vendors. Masks required. RSVP at West Chase Golf Club Wine and Wreath key, and offer up some great red berry notes that I love with some Events Facebook page. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avon Wedding and Event Barn, 7424 cranberry sauce. The best ones, Crus Beaujolais, offer up complex E. CR 100 N, Avon. Enjoy a holiday girl’s night, craft- aromas with a great earthy note that ties everything together. Ask ing wreaths. Tickets are $40. For more information, visit 21 Saturday avonweddingbarn.com. your local wine merchant about those Cru level wines because Handmade Craft Fair they are some of the best bang for the buck in wine. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Washington Township Parks and Recre- Recommendations: ation Department, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Shop home- 30-Dec. 11 • Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer (dry), about $20 made vendors with free admission. For more informa- Letters to Santa! • Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village, $14 tion, visit washingtontwpparks.org/craft-fair. Avon-Washington Township Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., • Any wine from Morgon, one of those is Beaujolais Crus, Avon. Mail a letter to Santa and get a reply back. Include $25+ a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the letter, 23 Monday seal it, then bring it into the library and mail it in the Paper Cups & The 1918 Pandemic North Pole Express mailbox in the children’s depart- 5 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 ment. For more information, visit avonlibrary.net. Luke Stephenson, a Danville native, is a Certified Specialist of Wine and has Stafford Road, Plainfield. In this online children’s pro- a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3. Luke has traveled extensively gram, learn about the 1918 pandemic and how to make and lived in Marlborough, New Zealand, for a year working in a winery and tasting room. Currently Stephenson is the director of fine wine for Crown a usable cup out of paper. For more information visit Liquors. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info. November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 29 myhcicon.com SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM BECOME AN ICONIC INVESTOR “Reading the Hendricks County ICON is a highlight for me! The publication about people and organizations in our community is always full of positive stories, helpful information and well-written articles that give me the opportunity to learn more about Brownsburg and Hendricks County. 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EDITORIAL Player in first Dodgers World Se- THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Giving thanks ries win relishes the 2020 victory Purdue Extension-Hendricks County in 2020 is more By Dick Wolfsie was happening on the field, both on TV is partnering with Hendricks County and the radio. Scully once had the temer- When the Los Angeles Dodgers de- Extension Homemakers to collect hats, important than ever ity to remain silent for 38 seconds while scarves, gloves, undergarments and feated the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the crowd savored and cheered the end of As we wind down this unbelievable the World Series, 94-year-old Carl Erskine personal hygiene products to help those in a Sandy Koufax perfect game need in Hendricks County. Drop donations year, it’s more important than ever to sat on his couch in Anderson, Ind., and Things have remember what is important. There savored the moment. can be made at the extension office at the changed in baseball. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. has been much heartache and tragedy It had been 32 years As fans, we may be a As fans, we may be a little Main St., Danville. in this time of COVID-19, but we must since the Dodgers little overwhelmed by carry on bravely and with hope. were last victorious in overwhelmed by some of the some of the statistics Danville School Resource Officer and One tactic is to lean into gratitude. No- the October Classic, statistics managers are supplied managers are sup- DCSC Police Chief Matthew Oliphant vember is typically the month where social but 65 years since this with. (What’s this guy’s batting plied with. (What’s this recently changed a high school student’s media is filled with people listing what they Hoosier-born pitcher average on a 3-2 count with guy’s batting average flat tire in the rain. are thankful for. You know, it’s the whole sat in the dugout at men on base with two out in the on a 3-2 count with Thanksgiving thing. This year might be the Yankee Stadium and seventh inning against a left- men on base with watched fellow team- best year to at least try to play along. handed pitcher? (Yeah, computers two out in the sev- Dustin Johnson ran the Marine Despite the turmoil around us, there mate Johnny Podres Corps Marathon 50k (31.06 miles) can do stuff like that.) enth inning against a are still things to be thankful for. As hu- defeat the Yankees left-handed pitcher? virtually, most of the route along Ronald mans, we tend to ruminate on the bad in game seven. It (Yeah, computers can Reagan parkway Oct. 29. He carried an things. Some say that helped us survive was the first time the do stuff like that.) American flag along his route. the Stone Age. Allowing our execu- Dodgers had won the series — ever. Carl remembers that the Dodgers had tive function to choose to run from the Even at age 8 back in New York, I knew one of the first statisticians back in the Danville’s North Elementary staff and saber-toothed tiger. It is still useful from the majesty of those hallowed words: sev- ’50s, a guy who kept track of every pitch students wrapped up Healthy time to time in our present era, but this enth game of the World Series. This was a and at-bat with a variety of symbols he Choices Week by dressing up as their year it’s gone into overdrive. time for Brooklyn (now Los Angeles) Dodg- jotted down in his notebook. With no favorite story book character and parading A recent meme online reminds us of ers fans to wring their hands and prepare computer to feed the figures into, the around the building Oct. 30. this pitfall: Do not believe everything for the inevitable. Da Bums, as they were data wasn’t quite so detailed. “Of course, called, had faced the Yankees in what you think. Let’s emphasize that: Do not a lot of this was intuitive, info we simply Drivers not stopping at the new light seemed like 100 previous World Series believe everything you think. Our brains absorbed from playing and watching the in Pittsboro at Ind. 39 and U.S. 136. games (four, actually) and lost every time. have a marvelous function to predict game,” says Carl. The intersection was formerly at four-way I called Carl after the most recent game. the future. We can imagine that ketchup Carl likes to drop names, especially the stop. on ice cream is horrible without actually He was a childhood hero of mine and now name of one guy who seldom dropped trying it. (Our apologies if it is actually a friend. I began by asking how he felt anything: New York Giants center fielder An anonymous driver in Pittsboro good!) We sometimes use that super- about the Tampa Bay Rays manager re- Willie Mays. Willie once told Carl that he power to our detriment by envisioning a moving Blake Snell from the game despite gave $20 to a farmer pulled over and knew every pitch Carl was about to throw said to have lunch on him. bleak future, over and over again. This is six almost flawless innings of pitching. Ap- because the Giants had a telescope in the not the year to engage in such thinking. parently, it happened to Carl a few times center field stands picking up the signs Volunteers from Carrier Corporation We have said it over and over again, over the years, and it did make him angry, from the catcher, then transmitting them helped remove invasive species from the stress we are feeling is uncertainty. a feeling he once shared with then-man- to batters by waving a small white flag. the B&O Trail Nov. 6. But it’s that very uncertainty that we ager Charlie Dressen. “I run the team, not Here’s a sign I picked up: Carl Erskine can relish. We don’t know what’s going you,” barked Dressen. End of conversation. still enjoys the game and he also relishes to happen, and there is at least a good In addition to Carl, only Roger Craig every moment with Betty, his wife of 73 QUOTE chance that it can be as beneficial as it and Sandy Koufax are still around from years. Now, there’s a record that’s hard to can be devastating. that iconic Dodgers team, which includ- beat! So look hard at the “things” you can ed Jackie Robinson. “The survivors are all be thankful for right now. pitchers,” observes Carl, and he adds, “but “Be thankful for It may not be the traditional Thanks- we must include Vince Scully.” Now 92, Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with giving we are accustomed to, but show- Scully was the Dodgers’ announcer for 67 his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the what you have; ing thankfulness is crucial to making it years and was, according to Carl, “a true basement trying to think up something through the end of 2020 and preparing poet,” an observation about Scully’s un- funny to write. He can be reached at: you’ll end up for 2021. We aren’t out of the woods by matched ability to paint a picture of what [email protected]. any indicators. Be vigilant. Be thankful, and have a wonderful holiday. having more. If you
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Guest columns should address the used to sleeping in the tub and got swept miles whole of ICON’s readership, not simply special interest groups, and may not in any have enough.” away when a local dam broke. After rescuing way contain a commercial message. — Oprah Winfrey the animal, town leaders outlawed it. November 13, 2020 32 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com HEALTH Things I am thankful for… shifting thinking from what we have lost to what we have By Martha Rardin, RD, CD and resourceful restaurant employees who NUTRITION changed their business models to carry- Well, this year did not out. I am very thankful for these important turn out like anyone expected! Just when people who worked hard, long days to help New Year’s resolutions were waning, a take care of the rest of us. whole new set of challenges changed our Gardening — We saw a resurgence of direction, our thinking and in some cases interest in food and our very existence. flower gardening. Peo- I know many Thanks- ple used the summer giving celebrations will to get their hands dirty not be as they have As I think and grow some of their been in the past. As I own food or use their think about how 2020 gardening activity for changed us and what about how activity or stress relief. I will miss this year, I For me, just being out- decided to change my side in my garden was thinking from what 2020 changed a nice respite. we have lost to what Walks — Many we have gained as a people started walk- result of the pandemic. us and what I ing once or twice a day I know each of you are since their gyms were thankful for your own closed or they found specific areas in your will miss this themselves working life. With an eye toward from home with less food and nutrition commute time. As the (because that is how I year, I decided weather turns, keep up roll), here is what I have this good habit. grown to appreciate in Focus on family — 2020. to change my Many of us found that Cooking at home — we could live without In the age of COVID-19, F S S thinking from schedules that were most of us went back totally packed with af- a son ct on a e to eating most, if not ter school activities or all, of our meals at ast a n St eet what we have other interests that had home. Interest in cook- taken us away from an e n ana ing and online cooking making time for our programs soared in an S lost to what we families. Many families effort to support those became reacquaint- F S who learned to prep ed around the table and cook their meals. have gained as at mealtime. The last To me, one of the best S S eight months have giv- blessings was getting S F S en us a renewed thanks people reacquainted a result of the for our families and S with their kitchen. time with our families. S S S Kids in the kitch- While I could eas- en — I noticed more pandemic. ily have noted all the blogs and stories about things I miss and still re ie riday o em er th 0 to 0 p m kids in the kitchen and occasionally mourn, I ne s Se e a ons no s parents using cooking and measuring to think there is still much to be thankful for. enhance math and science skills. Research ct onee s ote ll items sell BS L T , regardless o price I think we all learned a few lessons, have shows that when kids are encouraged to be Firearms to be o ered live online at www.lawsonandco.hibid.com . a greater appreciation for each other and in the kitchen, they are more willing to ex- Fo mo e nfo otos s t o e s te a sonan co com hopefully a greater appreciation for good periment with foods and try new things. food and activity. Everyone in service industries appre- ciation — I think we all gained a larger ap- preciation for those in the service industry. Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, ac a son an on a son is Director of Nutrition and Dietetics We now appreciate more those who are on 12 0 . M IN STR T ∙ DANVILLE, INDIAN 46122 the front lines making sure products are for Hendricks Regional Health. Her delivered to stores, that stores had work- goal is to share ideas about how to eat (317)745-6404 ∙ F 317 745-7 10 healthier, increase activity and inspire Visit our web site: http: www.lawsonandco.com ers so we could make purchases, all in the others. healthcare industry who took care of us November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 33 HEALTH myhcicon.com Tough times shape us; what will REAL ESTATE AUCTION you learn through the struggle?
By Karl Zimmer this year and that will help you grow and be res Tilla le oods reek LIFE’S even better able to handle whatever may As the year winds down, CHOICES come your way. many of us will reflect on the If you fought and won a strangeness of 2020. For all battle against cancer, spend- of us, it has been one of the ing much of the year in che- most unusual, even trying What did you learn that mo, like I did, what will you 128.04 TOTAL ACRES • 104 TILLABLE ACRES years imaginable. For me, I you wouldn’t have learned remember most about this must say it has been one of WOODS • CREEK without having gone year? Will it be the battle, or the most difficult, even sur- through the year you did? will it be the victory? I am on O ered in four parcels, combinations & in its entirety real times I can remember, my way to being even better and I’ve had some memora- Parcels consist of 65.51, 30, 20 & 12.53 acres than ever, and I know that so ble ones to be sure. are you! How cool is that? I often encourage people to be grateful for whatever happens in their lives, and as ct on ate S Karl is the author of “The Boy Who Grew Up I’ve written within these pages before, be (Auction to be held at the Putnam County Airport Hotel, grateful for even the strange and painful to RULE® the World…,” a speaker and board times because it is due to especially those certified hypnotist. Karl can be contacted 102 Ballard Lane, Greencastle, IN 46135) at [email protected]. RULE® is a that we grow and become stronger, wiser registered trademark of Karl R. Zimmer III. and better able to handle challenges. The Information provided is for informational good times teach us less than the times purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, Fo mo e nfo mat on s t o e s te a sonan co com through which we have to struggle. treat or cure any condition or illness. ne s a es o s aston st As you take stock of your life, thinking about stee ose aston the challenges you faced during this past year, Skyway Towers is requesting comment concerning tto ne c ae oss eencast e as well as looking forward to what lies ahead, a 59.4-meter (overall height) monopole type ac a son an on a son telecommunications tower. The tower location what are you most proud of? What did you learn that you wouldn’t have learned without is 2304 Vestal Road, Avon, IN 46123 (near having gone through the year you did? 39 43 42.3N, 86 25 47.2W, NAD 83). The S ∙ DANVILLE, INDIAN tower is not lighted. The FCC Form 854 File (317) 745-6404 ∙ F Most of us have made changes to how Number is A1175627. Interested persons may we go about our lives. Even our most rou- review the application by going to www.fcc. tine activities have changed as a result of gov/asr/applications and entering the Form the year we’ve had. Thinking about some 854 File Number. Interested parties may raise of those changes, which ones have actually environmental concerns about the proposed action by filing a Request for Environmental REAL ESTATE AUCTION been good, even though some may have Review (RER) with the Federal Communications been inconvenient? Commission (FCC). The FCC strongly No matter what you have gone through, encourages interested parties to file RER online; I believe that there are things for which you instructions can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/ res Tilla le and are grateful, that helped you get through environmentalrequest. However, if an online request is not possible, interested parties may mail their request to: FCC Requests for Environmental The Hendricks County Recycling District (formerly Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management SW, Washington, DC 20554. Comments may 165.42 TOTAL ACRES • 148.79 TILLABLE ACRES District) Board of Directors will meet at 7:00 a.m. be sent to David McGlothlin of NewFields, LLC. on November 24, 2020 at the Hendricks County Written comments can be sent to dmcglothlin@ CHAGRIN & SHOALS SOILS Government Center located at 355 S. Washington newfields.com or 3265 N. Fort Apache Road, Suite Street, Danville, Indiana. Questions regarding the 110, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Mr. McGlothlin can be OVERALL WAPI 118.1 meeting should be directed to (317) 858-6070. reached at 828-450-0055. [Avon South - IN-03069] GOOD ROAD FRONTAGE Offered in two parcels & in its entirety Puzzles answers FROM PAGE 27 Parcels consist of 130.8 & 34.62 acres
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On Giving Tuesday, Give Local Hendricks County! come back next spring GARDENING By John Chapin Giving Tuesday is December 1st and When I was growing this year HCCF is focusing on up, our backyard neighbor was a frugal elderly lady who loved her gardens. She Giving Local in Hendricks County! would hire me to mow her grass and help her with weeding, trimming, planting and Visit the HCCF Facebook page to hear from transplanting. I learned a lot from her, and she was instrumental in me developing an nonprofit leaders about the organizations appreciation for plants and gardening. that serve our community. Esther always had beautiful red gerani- No matter where you give, ums in pots and in her borders of colorful annuals. Every fall, besides raking up the give local on December 1! leaves of her two huge sugar maples, final cleanup included preparing her geraniums for overwintering. We would pull all of the best geraniums out of the pots and the ground, shake off most of the soil, and hang them from a clothesline in the basement. Esther then ignored the withering plants. You can imagine what they looked like by late winter. 6319 E. US Hwy 36, Suite 211, Avon, IN 46123 In early April, she would take down the www.hendrickscountycf.org | 317.268.6240 plants that for all appearances were dead. Cutting back geraniums, storing in the winter and She pruned back the stems to about 6 inch- replanting can reap new growth the following spring. (Photo provided by Jessica Fish Photography) es, soaked the roots in warm water for a few hours, then potted them up, watering them along the house wall. well. (I bet she used a liquid fertilizer, too.) For a few years now, I’ve kept a couple Since geraniums don’t mind cool weather, of favorite geraniums in a sunny window she would set them outside during the day, where they pout until the end of January, only bringing them into the garage at night then start blooming in response to length- if frost was expected. Within a few weeks, ening days of sunshine. If you have a favor- those desiccated stems plumped up and ite geranium, save it and some money by sprouted new leaves. By the middle of May, giving this a try. they were in bloom and ready to be enjoyed Happy gardening! for another summer. Since then, I’ve heard of other garden- ers doing this to save their geraniums. I’ve also heard that, instead of hanging them John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of Chapin Landscaping in up, some gardeners put them in large paper Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience bags for the winter, after cutting them back in the landscaping business. Contact him hard. Others keep them in their pots, barely at [email protected] watering them all winter, in the garage
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317.843.3800 | THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG /CPAPRESENTS November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 35 COMMUNITY ICON of the Month myhcicon.com A LIFETIME OF SERVICE Veteran Jim Graham gives back through military service, career, Rotary volunteering Compiled by Cathy Myers Graham and his wife were the American parents of an Afghan baby named Qudrat who was brought to Jim Graham, a retired Navy lieutenant colonel who lives in Indiana 16 years ago for open heart surgery by Ro- Brownsburg, has lived a life of service in business, communi- tary and the Indiana National Guard. For their ef- ty, the military and in international service. forts, they were featured in an October 2015 He earned a masters degree in chemical engineering from Rotarian article and also in the 100th an- Purdue, served for eight years in the Navy as a night fighter niversary issue in January 2011. pilot when the Navy equipment makers first ventured into In civilian life, he worked at Eli Lilly, supersonic craft operation from the then new angled deck then as plant manager of a metallurgy carriers. plant and for 20 years as president and Following graduate school at Purdue, Graham transferred founder of AGA Corp., a mid-size distri- from the Navy to the Indiana National Guard and converted bution company with stores in India- to flying light planes and helicopters for another 20 years. For napolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend and his service he has been inducted into the Purdue University Evansville and Richmond. ROTC Hall of Fame. Graham currently serves on the Graham is active in Rotary International and has served in board of directors of The Indiana many capacities, including acting as Governor of the Rotary War Memorial Foundation. District of Central Indiana in 2007-08. He has traveled in Ro- As we thank those who have tary service to Syria, Jordan, South Africa and Afghanistan served our country in recognition eight years ago and again in 2019 to pursue Rotary’s goal of of Veterans Day, the ICON honors polio eradication in the world. Graham as the ICON of the Month.
What do you consider your greatest virtue? My character, following Boy Scout laws and oath What do you most deplore in others? Lack of open mindedness to facts What do you like most about living in Hendricks County? The people that I meet and have met If you had to live elsewhere than in Hendricks County, where would it be? Pensacola, Fla. If you could begin life over, what would you change? Be more involved in community activities If money were no issue, how would you spend it? Give more to the charities that we feel are doing good in the community and world What makes you happiest? Flying with my family to a vacation destination What is your favorite vacation spot? Mackinac Island, Mich. What do you do with idle time? Read and correspond with friends on email What is it that makes you angry? False or made up information in the news media What do you do to escape from reality? Read and travel with my wife of 65 years What or who is the greatest love of your life? My wife and friend of 71 years, Roberta Which living person in Hendricks County do you most admire? Dennis Dawes What is the quality you most like in a man? Character and personal values What is the quality you most like in a woman? Character and personal values What is your greatest extravagance? Formerly, it was flying, but now eating out What are your fears, phobias? None that I know of What has been the happiest time of your life? When selected and training to become and serving as a Navy night fighter pilot Which talent would you most like to possess? To be a good teacher What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty and character Which historical figure do you most identify with? Senator John McCain What is your greatest regret? Not being a little bit taller What tenet do you live by? The Boy Scout oath and law November 13, 2020 36 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com , INC. & PATIO TOO Get Ready for the Holidays! 30% Off
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