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ICON of the MONTH JIM GRAHAM PAGE 35 BROWNSBURG/DANVILLE EDITION November 13, 2020 myhcicon.com PET LOVERS ISSUE Pages 15-18 Our ICONic community Spectrum PAGES 10-11 of service To meet a need, Frank and Lindsay Knez expand K1ds Count Therapy in Brownsburg Insert inside Pages 6-7 Welcome Michael Gabbard, MD and Ryan Kozlowski, MD to our orthopedic team of highly skilled physicians in Avon. Schedule a virtual or in-person visit by calling 317.944.9400. November 13, 2020 2 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Larrison Want to Advertise? Contracting Hendricks County ICON on the reaches a vast segment of Danville of our community. 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November 13, 2020 Hendricks County ICON 3 myhcicon.com 44 Physician Offices Here for You. At Hendricks Regional Health, we’ve expanded office hours and access to our primary care doctors and specialists to make it even easier to connect with the care you need. With locations across West Central Indiana — including two hospitals, six medical centers and 44 physician offices — you’ll never have to go far to see one of our experts. Don't put off important medical services. Find care now at ThisIsHendricks.org. 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. 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