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Remember, our news deadlines are • (Photo provided by BFT) • Weekly Rates or one time only jobs several days prior to print. Lawn Services: Landscaping, mulching, stone, spring and fall cleanup, etc. The 63rd Safe Haven Baby Box in the na- anonymously drop off babies younger than Let us do the cleaning or yard work tion was opened April 30 at the Brownsburg 30 days old — no questions asked. A product of you can’t or don’t have time for! Fire Territory Fire Station 131, 55 E. Main St., The organization offers a 24-hour crisis Brownsburg. It is the 55th Safe Haven Baby hotline and promotes education of Safe Ha- Call Today! Box in Indiana. ven laws. Rick Myers Publisher Nonprofit Safe Haven Baby Box was “Safe Haven Baby Boxes works hard to 765-366-4981 Brian Kelly founded by firefighter/medic Monica Kelsey ensure that every parent knows all their Chief Executive Officer who was abandoned as an infant. The options including a Safe Haven surrender,” Lyla Turner boxes allow new parents who are unable Kelsey said. Assistant to the Publisher Read more at myhcicon.com/brownsburg- Grow Local Media, LLC Linda Jenks or unwilling to take care of a newborn to ©2021 unveils-a-safe-haven-baby-box Advertising Account All Rights Reserved Representative Established Gretchen Becker April 2008 Content Editor Stephens Park renovation heralded Mark Gasper Digital Sales Coordinator by ribbon-cutting ceremony Zach Ross & Asha Patel Production & Design The Town of Brownsburg’s pickleball community celebrated the long-awaited opening of six new courts at Stephens Park, 5252 E. Main St., 605 Stephen Drive, during a ribbon-cutting Avon, IN 46123 ceremony on May 8. Other new features on the 3.2-acre park include stationary exercise Ph: (317) 451-4088 equipment and a new universal playground. Improvements to the park were funded by a park district bond. SPONSORED The Hendricks County Visitors also will find year-round rest- ICON is published by Grow HC Local Media, LLC. Content rooms and a walking trail along the border published alongside this icon is of the park. Six new pickleball courts, stationary exercise sponsored by one of our valued Read more at myhcicon.com/stephens-park- equipment and a new universal playground are part advertisers. Sponsored content is produced renovation-unveiled-in-ribbon-cutting- of improvements to Stephens Park in Brownsburg. or commissioned by advertisers working ceremony (Photo by Lindsay Doty) in tandem with Grow Local Media, LLC sales representatives. Sponsored content may not reflect the views of The Hendricks County ICON publisher, editorial staff or Don’t miss Hendricks County news graphic design team. The Hendricks County Don’t wait until the next issue of the Hendricks County ICON hits your mailbox to ICON is devoted to clearly differentiating catch up on local happenings in your town. Make sure to visit myhcicon.com and between sponsored content and editorial content. Potential advertisers interested in follow the ICON Facebook page facebook.com/HendricksCountyICON for stories and sponsored content should call (317) 451- photos that feature and affect you and your community. 4088 or email [email protected]. May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 3 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Brownsburg schools approve equity definitions By Gus Pearcy “In fact, despite the cultural backdraft, which informs this emerging effort to The Brownsburg Community School advance CRT, the reality of the ideas it Board approved a slate of “equity definitions” promotes, as well as the terms associated by a narrow vote of 3-2. Two dissenting board with it, are not in line with the American members — Matt Freije and Tiffany Dearman ideals set forth by its founders, nor the — cited divisiveness of the community genuine pursuit of racial equality.” after several community members spoke Many spoke in favor of the definitions, evenly split for or against the approval and yet few actually spoke in favor of CRT. integrating diversity, equity and inclusion Resident Blaine Thompson questioned templated language in the curriculum. hiring the new diversity and inclusion It was a full house in the F.L. O’Neal coordinator recently approved by the board. Administration Center. During the public Radio personality Rob Kendall, a comment session, more than 20 people Brownsburg resident, emphatically told the spoke mostly about the equity definitions board to pause on approving the definitions and the concern over teaching a theory and seek consensus. called Critical Race Theory. However, school “We are not a racist country,” Kendall board president Eric Hylton said several said. “We are not a racist state. We are not schools have faced a backlash over the a racist town. You can say what you want controversial curriculum, despite declaring about Critical Race Theory is being taught. it is not being taught. This is the catalyst. It has happened all “Critical Race Theory is not currently throughout the country.” being taught in our schools, and there are Chantee Eldridge spoke in favor of the no plans to integrate it into the curriculum,” teaching of diversity and understanding and Hylton said of the Brownsburg Community that we fight for the “more perfect union.” School Corporation. “Notice I didn’t say the perfect union,” The first speaker was a representative of Eldridge told the board. “What we are state Senator John Crane who read a letter, proposing in encouraging the school who was unable to attend the meeting. district is to create an environment where “I have some serious concerns about the inclusive excellence is what we want our official endorsement of such a framework,” children to learn.” Crane’s letter said about CRT in the schools.

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WATCH FOR... • Electrical cables that are frayed, loose or have exposed wires. (Photo provided by Town of Brownsburg) • Outlets that are worn and won’t hold plugs snugly. On April 28, the White Lick Creek Gre- include connecting Arbuckle Acres Park enway officially opened from Northfield to the new Lincolnwood Park property • Electrical equipment that gives off a strange odor. Drive to Arbuckle Acres Park with a rib- on Main Street and from there to Wil- bon cutting ceremony. This is one leg of liams Park on the south side of town. • Overheating equipment. Beware of discolored plastic the greenway that will link three Browns- The goal of the trail is to connect to the casings on the equipment or discolored outlet covers. burg parks. Future construction phases towns of Avon and Plainfield. • Overloaded outlets or extension cords.

State awards local road project funds • Equipment that is not working properly. Indiana awarded more than $1.2 million in state matching grants to local commu- TO MINIMIZE HAZARDS: nities for road and bridge improvements, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. • Switch off and unplug appliances when they are not in Through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, Hendricks County re- ceived $1 million for local road and bridge projects. In addition, Danville was awarded use and before cleaning. $52,667, and Lizton was awarded $164,520. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25% match in local funds, while large com- • Turn off all appliances at the end of the day. munities provide a 50% match. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings. • Do not force a plug into an outlet if it does not fit. • Do not run electrical cords through high-traffic areas, Leadership Development Series to provide under carpets or across doorways. professional development • Make sure the electrical The Leadership Development Series is a series of half-day workshops designed load is not too much for any to provide ongoing, interactive and research-based professional development for circuit, even when using a Hendricks County citizens and surrounding areas. Hosted by Leadership Hendricks surge protector. County, workshops will be 8-11:30 a.m. June 10, Aug. 12 and Oct. 15 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Cost is $75 for LHC and chamber members and $99 for non-members. Register at leadershiphendrickscounty.org or call (317) 718-6175. May 14, 2021 8 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COVER STORY

The NorthsideCONSTRUCTION Drainage Improvement Project will include new water mains and storm sewers. The project will close multiple streets to the northeast quadrant of downtownZONE Brownsburg. (Photo by Gus Pearcy) What road projects are on the horizon for Brownsburg, Danville and Hendricks County? By Gus Pearcy

As per usual, the season of orange cones has arrived with attention to speed limit reductions, narrowing lanes and • One replacement is the bridge on County Road 75 N warmer weather, bringing improvement projects to roads changing traffic patterns. over Ross Ditch, just east of Ind. 39. and streets in Hendricks County. Most major road work is She asked the public to remain patient and continue to • The bridge over the east fork of Mill Creek on County performed by contractors, so project dates are projections slow down in the construction zones to make it safe for ev- Road 250 W, just north of County Road 500 S is also that are dependent on several factors, usually weather. eryone. The reward, she added, is a safer road to travel. scheduled for replacement. Terry Benton with the Hendricks County Highway Depart- Danville has no street closures planned for longer than • Dates for closure have not been finalized, but the ment said motorists often don’t understand the process. three days, but Hendricks County and Brownsburg have highway department expects the two bridges will be “The perception is that the day the road is open to traffic, projects scheduled that will affect motorists the remainder closed for 120 days each. the work is complete,” Benton said. “That is far from true. We of 2021. • The bridge over a branch of Ramp Run on County actually start getting calls to pick up signs and port-a-pot- Road 350 N just east of Ind. 75 will close on or after ties the next day, but they could still be needed for weeks.” Hendricks County road projects May 17 for six months. During Work Zone Awareness week in April, INDOT put Work on County Road 350 N between Ind. 75 and County out some helpful reminders during construction season. Road 625 W will close the street May 17 for 180 days. First, drivers should avoid taking their hands off the wheel The majority of county work will focus on bridge replace- Continued on PAGE 9 while heading through a work zone. Also, pay careful ment projects. May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 9 COVER STORY myhcicon.com

Continued from PAGE 8 until Sept. 16, • Parthenia Avenue closed now until Sept. 3 • Adams Street closed now until Brownsburg Aug. 30 • Grant Street closed June 1-Nov. road projects 2 Brownsburg has two big projects • Jefferson Street closed July going that will require closures. 1-Nov. 15 The roundabout installation at • Copeland Drive closed Oct. 11 Hornaday and Airport roads will through Nov. 22 close the intersection for nearly three • Adams Street closed Oct. 25- months. The dates are slated for June Nov. 26 1-Aug. 29 when the intersection will • Railroad Street closed Nov. 18- allow some traffic. However, the ac- 19 tual project will continue through INDOT also scheduled several road Oct. 15. This is a project that will last closures for upgrades in Brownsburg. longer than when the road opens for Resurfacing of Indiana 267 will re- vehicles. strict traffic north of I-74. The project The second project will close has already started in Whitestown roads to improve water and sewage and is moving south. Watch for flag- infrastructure. Called the Northside gers all the way to Highland Green Drainage Improvement Project, it will Drive. The project is slated to end in upgrade water service lines, water early June. mains and sanitary and storm sewers. INDOT will also close Ind. 75 for 60 When completed, the area will have days at the bridge a mile and a half improved sidewalks and curbs, too. south of Ind. 236. The bridge over However, it will cause some street a branch of Big Walnut Creek could closures for the area north of Main close as early as June 1. Street and east of Green Street for the remainder of the year. The closures ON THE COVER: Work has already begun include the following streets and on an infrastructure project that will close dates: various streets in Brownsburg through the • Jefferson Street closed now end of the year. (Photo by Gus Pearcy)

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© Ascension 2021. All rights reserved. May 14, 2021 10 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY Purdue students from Brownsburg take second place Our By Lindsay Doty at Grand Prix; community chips in It only took a few seconds of buzzing through the winding course behind the ICONic jerky wheel of a go-kart for Purdue student and Brownsburg native Brandon Crawford to realize his team was in for an action- community packed day at the 2021 Purdue Grand Prix on April 25. Crawford Racing, made up of four Purdue students from Brownsburg, was in it to win it at the karting race dubbed the “Greatest Spectacle in College Racing.” We love our Hendricks County “I just kept thinking to myself to stay communities. If you have clean and not worry about how fast I’m go- something you believe we should ing. It is a long race,” said Crawford, recalling Purdue student Brandon Crawford from Brownsburg the day. know about, please send to drives the kart for Crawford Racing during the 2021 The Crawford Racing team (from left) Brandon “About 20 laps after the pit stop I heard Purdue Grand Prix on April 25. (Photos provided by Crawford, Andrew Todd, Max Ohl and Jesse Mears [email protected]. the kart making a loud noise, and it took me Diane Hook) stand proudly with their trophy after the Purdue Grand Prix. a few laps to figure out what was going on, Danville’s Royal Theater gets a spring refresh; but I realized the muffler had come loose. I was thinking about coming into the pits, but I just stuck it out hoping to make it to unveils history the end,” said Crawford. By Lindsay Doty He did. Despite mechanical challenges, the third-generation driver (his grandfather With a sturdy ladder and tools in hand, a small crew is busy raced in the inaugural Grand Prix in 1958) at work refurbishing the lighted canopy marquee outside and his teammates took second place out of the Royal Theater on Danville’s historic downtown square. 44 entrants and 33 competitors at the Pur- The signature entrance, along with the inside of the his- due event. toric theater is getting an update. The team includes Crawford, Max Ohl, An- “It was time for a refreshing, and (we) had a desire to pre- drew Todd and Jesse Mears — all Browns- serve the history and to take it back as much as possible to burg High School graduates. They were one what it was when it first opened,” said William Wright, who of only two independent teams not affili- has owned the Royal with his wife Sharon since 2017. ated with any group, club or Greek house. The historic spot that dates back to the 1920s is known “The entire Crawford Racing team worked today as a community staple that shows discounted classics incredibly hard on the kart. Everything that and movies and hosts community events and live perfor- could have broken ended up breaking,” said mances in a vintage setting. It has been a favorite in Danville team member Max Ohl. “We were almost for decades. given a black flag for mechanical issues. Our “The goal is to preserve the building and its heritage for goal was to just finish the race, so second generations to come. We want the theater to be an immer- place was absolutely amazing.” sive, relaxing atmosphere that takes you back in time to a The go-kart race is run by The Purdue simpler time,” said Wright. Grand Prix Foundation, a student-run orga- During the spring renovation, crews uncovered some of nization that uses money raised for scholar- the original hardwood floors near the stage and some other ships. goodies, including a vintage movie ticket for 10 cents, a To prepare, the former Bulldogs worked Crews refurbish the signature canopy marquee outside the Royal as a refresh burlap popcorn bag and an original chair found from the de- on the kart together and scraped together funct boiler that had a couple’s initials engraved on the back. renovation to update the vintage theater and preserve Danville’s history. (Photos provided by Royal Theater) enough cash to make it happen, raising Everything found will be on display throughout the the- $3,000 in the community. Local businesses ater for guests to view. chipped in as sponsors, including Electric “The entire process has been a cool moment, and antici- Plus in Avon, Rustic Country Charm in Bain- pating the reveal has us extremely excited. Without a doubt, bridge (owned by Hendricks County resi- this will be one of the best looking and finest historical the- dents) and Gibson Teledata with multiple aters around,” said Wright. West Central Indiana locations. Nitro Alley The update is expected to be complete later this month. Graphix in Brownsburg did team shirts. The original Royal Theater opened in 1914 for showing “While it was rumored that one team movies. It was built for Ed Caldwell on the main square. In had a war chest of $12,000 and 60 team 1926, Thomas J. Barnett purchased the Royal as well as its members, Crawford Racing scraped by with two neighboring properties and expanded it. The new Royal one-fourth that amount, $3,000,” said Diane Theater opened in 1927 with Dane Nash in “Rookies.” It fea- Hook, team supporter and mother of team tured seating for over 600, a new pipe organ, a stage for live member Max Ohl. entertainment, and a new, ornate canopy marquee illuminat- An original movie chair with heavy brass During the project, crews uncovered screws will be kept as a way to preserve some fun old things, including this 10 “We are all so proud of their efforts. Truly ed by lightbulbs that stands today. the Royal Theater’s long history. cent movie ticket. the little team that could,” said Hook. May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 11 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com Roman Numerals Local organizations bring Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica to Hendricks County 100 TONS

Since holding its first townwide recy- cling event in 2010, the Brownsburg has helped recycle more than 100 tons of waste. The town will host the annual One Stop Drop Off recycling event to keep appliances and electronics out of land- A model of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will be in Hendricks County May 18-19. (Photo submitted by Avon American Legion Post 145) fills. Residents and business owners Staff report can bring their small appliances and electronics 9 a.m.-12 p.m. May 15 to the In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the the replica to the county. Brownsburg Fleet Maintenance building, Unknown Soldier, a traveling replica of the Tomb of the Unknown The event will kick off with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. May 221 Mardale Drive. Soldier will come to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds May 18- 18. The sponsoring partners will each lay a wreath at the replica. Recycling electronics is free. Televi- 19. Businesses or organizations that would like to also lay a wreath can sions and computer monitors cost $20 Avon American Legion Post #145, Brownsburg American Legion contact (317) 268-6273. Taps will be played after remarks by the each. View a list of accepted items: Post #331, Brownsburg VFW Post #6128, Danville American Legion group at the conclusion of the ceremony. brownsburg.org/onestopdropoff. Post #118, Pittsboro American Legion Post #426, Plainfield Ameri- The display can be seen at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds, can Legion Post #329, and Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, National Society Danville in Pavilion A for free 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 18 and 10 a.m.-5 Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) partnered to bring p.m. May 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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By Deanna Hindsley still talk about it to this day. These and other commemorative If you have a collection of coffee mugs items representing Hook’s Drug Stores, like I do, they might vary from a favor- Coca Cola and more are now on display ite vacation spot to an historic event or at the Hendricks County Museum. maybe a promotional item such as an advertisement. I have one of the Alamo in Texas and another of the dedication of Brownsburg’s Town Hall in 2006. One mug pictured that is part of the Hendricks County Museum collection is from Danville’s Richard Bennett Furniture Store that served the area for many years, first on the Courthouse Square and then east on Old U.S. 36. When entering the store, customers would be offered a cup of coffee. In the 1960s, Bennett did TV commercials himself after the late night news, always ending with his tagline, “Mother put the coffee pot on.” The Blizzard Mug featured the front page of the Indianapolis Star and com- memorates the great Blizzard of ‘78 that paralyzed business and traffic. Those who remember living through the storm Hendricks County Museum in Danville is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Come visit to see the special focus on a few of the county’s townships and our main roads: U.S. 41, U.S. 36, Indiana 136 and Indiana 267. Other redecorated rooms hold refreshed interest. hendrickscountymusuem.com May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 13 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com ICONICbriefs County Road 1000 South closing experiencethe heart of CarDon. May 10 for three weeks The Indiana Department of Transportation will close County Road 1000 South just north of the I-70 and Ind. 39 interchange on or after May 10. The contractor will re- construct the approach to Ind. 39 across from the truck stop. The road is scheduled to reopen May 31, weather permitting. Milestone Contractors was awarded the $16.2 million contract to redesign this in- terchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange. The change will add traffic capacity and relieve congestion. This interchange is scheduled to open in the fall.

Plainfield American Legion celebrates 75-year member The Plainfield American Legion Nysewander-Bayliff Post #329 re- cently celebrated Lloyd McDaniel’s 75 years of membership, all at the Take our free Plainfield post. healthcare assessment at Post commander John Hylton presented McDaniel with his 75-Year membership certificate that was issued by the National Headquarters of The American cardon.us/icon Legion. He was a proud Marine who served his country during WWII and the Korean War. ASSISTED LIVING - REHABILITATION Lloyd passed away April 11, 2021, just two weeks after he accepted the certificate. LONG TERM CARE Post #329 also celebrated the 50-year membership of Mark Jarvis of Greenwood who served in the Army during the Vietnam War era. www.CumberlandTrace.us MEMORY SUPPORT

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cabincoffeecompany.com (317) 745-1496 May 14, 2021 14 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY ICONICbriefs Leadership Hendricks County opens registration for golf outing Registration is open for Leadership Hendricks County’s 25th Annual Golf Outing July 15 at Deer Creek Golf Club, 7143 Ind. 39, Clayton. Scramble-format golf, lunch and dinner. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m.; Florida Scramble shotgun start at noon.; and dinner and awards at 5 p.m. Cost: $400 for four golfers, $100 individuals, includes cart and green fees, driving range, beverages, lunch and dinner. Non-golfers cost $25 for dinner and awards. Reg- ister at leadershiphendrickscounty.org or call (317) 718-6175.

IU Health supports community needs during pandemic with statewide grants You Can Prevent Domestic Violence. Indiana University Health awarded $3.48 million to Indiana organizations working to address early learning needs and other community issues heightened by the CO- Here’s Proof. VID-19 pandemic. The grants are from the $100 million Community Impact Investment Fund (CIIF) In 1984, politicians sneered at the first bill to protect women established in 2018 to address social and environmental determinants of health in In- against domestic abuse as “the Take the Fun Out of Marriage Act.” diana communities. The fund is administered by the IU Health Foundation. Yet, activists persisted for 10 years until Congress passed While the latest round of grants focuses on early learning and childcare support — the Violence Against Women Act, saving so many lives. a pressing need during the pandemic — funding also supports affordable housing, workforce development and programs combating food insecurity. For more informa- tion, visit iuhealth.org. Since then, we’ve enacted more laws, funded shelters and started educating people about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.

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Steve Moore is the new public works director in Avon. (Photo provided by Town of Avon) Avon hires former town consultant as public works director By Lindsay Doty Last month Steve Moore began his new He comes to the position with experience job as public works director of Avon. in contract and consulting work and is the Moore, an Indiana guy at heart, just former director of public works and public moved back to the Hoosier state from Tam- safety in Peru, Ind. pa, Fla. Moore relocated to Florida in 2016 to be “It snowed for me my first night back,” closer to family. There, he served as an engi- Moore said laughing. neering technician for the city of Tampa. He applied for the position after former Moore, a self-described fix-it man and is public works director Ryan Cannon was diving into the paperwork at Avon Town named Avon town manager. Hall. “I found out it was open, and I asked what “I just went through the traffic policies they were looking for. They said, that sounds and updated those. I look forward to going like Steve Moore,” he said. over the policies and contracts and getting Moore is familiar with Avon. He served those updated for the community,” he said. as the public works consultant for the town Moore is enthusiastic about working in a when it formed while working for Indianap- town that has grown so much. olis-based Schneider Corporation. “I expect continued growth. I think the “I’ve been connected to Avon for a long appetite for housing will drive the develop- time. I was at the meeting when it became a ment of both residential and commercial town,” said Moore. development here,” he said. “I think ameni- Moore is also a founding member of the ties are important and that those too will local soccer club, United Soccer Alliance of grow with the population.” Indiana. The father of five is happy to be back in Moore relocated to Florida in 2016 to be Indiana where his sons live. His family is closer to family. There, he served as an engi- getting settled into their new home in Pitts- neering technician for the city of Tampa. boro where Moore is busy with renovations. May 14, 2021 16 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com COMMUNITY ICONography AN ARTIST’S SOUL Clayton studio features hot blown glass artist’s award-winning work By Peg McRoy Glover Just east of Clayton and tucked in the back of her prop- erty, Indiana artisan Lisa Pelo works in her hot blown glass studio creating pieces of glass art that range from small objets d’art (works of art that are not paintings) to 9-foot tall, suspended sculptures. Pelo knew from the time she was 10 years old that she possessed an artist’s soul. She tried various art mediums throughout her primary and secondary school years. Dur- ing her undergraduate years at Bowling Green State Uni- versity where she earned her bachelor’s degree, Pelo took her first glass blowing class as an elective. It sparked the beginning of an artistic passion that would last a lifetime. “After I got my degree, I actually stayed and worked in the glass studio (at Bowling Green) and continued with independent studies,” said Pelo. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Then, when I decided to come to Indianap- olis, I didn’t realize that there were no hot shops to work in. So, I didn’t work in glass for seven years.” When the Indianapolis Art Center opened a hot blown glass studio she jumped back into her first art love. She readily admits that glass blowing is her passion. She loves the challenge of controlling it and the demand it places on being quick and efficient. It is quite a process. Clear glass is heated in a furnace until it reaches 2,000 degrees, the point it becomes malleable. One end of a blowpipe is inserted and rolled into the heated glass until it is covered with the melted glass. Lisa Pelo’s hot blown glass art has been recognized by the Hoosier Salon. It is rare that glass art is juried into the show. (Photo provided by Then artists roll and shape the glass on a flat, metal Sharon Owens) surface called a marver and introduce color with colored workshops and demonstrations. Gallery on the Square carries Pelo’s smaller pieces, and glass that melts instantly into the hot, clear glass. The pro- Pelo’s work is recognized statewide for its color and the Art on Main Gallery in Carmel showcases her higher cess demands that artists continue to reinsert the piece form. end pieces. The lobby of Community Hospital North fea- into the furnace because the glass cools quickly. “She has work in several galleries and has been ac- tures one of her largest, suspended sculptures. Pelo worked in Indianapolis Art Center studio in vari- cepted in major juried shows, such as the Hoosier Salon,” Her art is also on display throughout Indiana. Pelo is ous capacities for 14 years before she opened her own said Joan Kisner, a retired art teacher and a manager of a featured artist in the Garrett Museum of Art in Garrett, studio, Hot Blown Glass. She offers classes, private lessons, Danville’s Gallery on the Square. “These juried shows do Ind., until Aug. 17, and will exhibit in the Indiana Artisan not often accept glass, but her sculptural work is of the IN Columbus, Ind., event from June 1-Aug. 15. View a cross quality to be considered fine art.” section of her art on her website, hotblownglass.com.

The lobby of Community Hospital North features one of Lisa Pelo’s largest, “These juried shows do not often accept suspended hot blown glass sculptures. She has glass, but her sculptural work is of the a studio in Clayton. (Photo provided by Community Hospital quality to be considered fine art.” North) – Joan Kisner, a retired art teacher and a manager of Danville’s Gallery on the Square.

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Staff report With vaccinations on the rise and de- clining COVID-19 cases, the Avon Educa- tion Foundation fundraiser Monte Carlo Night looked a little different than past years, but raised money for Avon schools May 1. The event featured a silent auction, and Chick-fil-A Avon paid for all teach- ers’ tickets. “AEF (Avon Education Foundation) is so excited that the stars aligned and we were able to host Monte Carlo Night 2021,” executive director Amanda Babi- nec said via text. “The evening was full of fun, food and friends. What a great time supporting Avon schools. We could not Angela and Bob Falcone have done it without the support of so many community sponsors and partners. Thank you for everyone that supports AEF throughout the year.” COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PAINTING 317.447.5227

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ICONIC Athlete of the Week Notables Compiled by Mike Beas The state’s No. 1 softball team SWINGING in Class 3A improved to 18-0 this season after outscoring its first four opponents this month by a combined score of 58-6. Sophomore Tori Rinehart accounted for 10 of the Warriors runs during this stretch with senior Ella Brinkley close behind with nine runs on eight hits. Abigail Yarnell FROM THE TOP drove in 11 of Danville’s runs with Savannah Jones supplying 10 base Jones excelling in his final season for Danville boys golf hits and nine RBIs. By Mike Beas Jones did a Q&A with ICON: The start of May was also good for sixth-ranked Tri-West softball (3A) as it High school golfers who ascend to the top Q: How old were you when you first became interested in moved to 17-2 by outscoring its four spot of their team’s varsity lineup usually playing golf? foes, 49-2, including a 3-2 decision do so in a gradual fashion. A: My dad always played when I was young, and he’s the one over Class 4A powerhouse Center Someone who plays No. 5 one season who got me into it. He bought me a five-set club in the fourth Grove. Freshman Audrey Lowrey had might be No. 3 the next, and so on. grade. I’ve loved it ever since. My friends all played it, so I took three hits and scored a run against the Then there’s the somewhat unique case a shot at it and it just sort of clicked. I also play basketball and Trojans while pitching a three-hitter of Danville senior Peyton Jones who is going was one of the players off the bench, but I like golf more. with 10 strikeouts. Nicole Mathews all 0 to 60 in his final season playing his favorite also had three hits for the Bruins, while sport. Q: Before this season, you had never been Danville’s No. sophomore McKenzie Walters had Jones, who wasn’t part of the Warriors 1 player. What, if any, pressure do you feel in two hits for the Bruins, as did juniors postseason lineup when they took fifth at both that role. McKenna Hagemier and Isabelle the 2018 and 2019 Martinsville sectionals, is A: My freshman and sophomore years, I was Saylor. enjoying being the team’s No. 1 this season (there either the seventh or eighth player because Brownsburg junior pitcher Kelsey was no 2020 season). we had a lot of good seniors. It’s fun because Endress struck out 13 South Dearborn Danville, which also features senior Braden Walliser, I get to play against other players with the batters on her way to a no-hitter as the team’s No. 2 golfer, has produced some impressive same skillset as mine. the Bulldogs softball squad celebrated outings, the majority of which had Jones posting the low Senior Day with a 6-0 victory. Lending score for the Warriors. There was the career-best 81 he Q: You’re a good student (3.3 grade- offensive support for the Bulldogs shot in leading Danville to 10th-place out of 21 teams point average), so what are your plans were Kiersten Huff’s three hits and at the Danville Invitational; Jones has carded 38 in a after graduating from high school? Grace Mendenhall’s fifth home run of couple of the team’s nine-hole dual matches. A: I’m going to Purdue University. I’m the season. Olivia Calero and Carmen “Peyton is an amazing young man,” said Warriors not sure what I’m going to major in, Siebens also had multiple hits. coach Carl Teague. “He probably would have been but I would like to play intramurals Despite placing sixth of eight teams our fifth or sixth player last season, but as a testament in basketball and golf if they offer at the Hoosier Crossroad Conference to him, he really worked on his game. Peyton really them. I might play in some golf tournament, Brownsburg tennis impressed me with his swing and his attitude. You tournaments over the summer, too. supplied its share of impressive could tell he had improved. Any chance I get, I’ll be out on the performances, including Ava Allen “He has a real calming effect on the rest of the course. and Hannah Schwab placing fifth team.” at Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. In the winter, Jones helped Danville’s boys Fatina Usmani took seventh at the basketball squad piece together a 15-5 season, third singles spot, while the No. 1 averaging just under three points a game. He Danville senior Peyton Jones swung to the doubles duo of Evelyn Cougill and poured in a career-high 17 points in a loss to Avon top of the boys golf team lineup his senior Shelby Allen also took seventh. late in the regular season. season. (Photo by Dave Gansert)

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Two ambitious women Claire Rightley (left) from Plainfield and Avon and Miranda Bieghler represent Hendricks named 500 Festival Princess County as 500 Festival Princesses. Rightley By Lindsay Doty attended Avon, and Bieghler is a Plainfield It’s 8 a.m., and 21-year-old Manches- native and South Putnam ter University junior Miranda Bieghler is High School graduate. squeezing in a basketball workout on cam- (Photo by Rick Myers) pus before dashing out the door to head to Indianapolis, a two-hour-plus drive. She’s headed to shoot the puck at the Indy Fuel game, one of several scheduled events in her new role as 500 Festival Prin- cess. Bieghler is one of 33 young women se- lected for the scholarship program that cel- ebrates the 500 Festival traditions and the Indy 500. “I wanted to be a 500 Festival Princess because I have grown up looking up to all of those amazing women, and ever since my 500 Festival education program experience, I knew I wanted to be involved in it one day,” said Bieghler, a Plainfield native and South Putnam High School graduate. She was pretty pumped to find out she was selected in 2021. “I started jumping up and down and screaming because I was so excited. The first person I called was my mom and dad be- cause they are my biggest supporters.” She’s adding the princess title to her already impressive resume that includes captain of the women’s basketball team at Manchester, president of the Student Edu- cation Association (SEA), and volunteer, to name a few. “I am a driven and passionate person,” Bieghler said. “I work hard in everything I do and always make sure to put my best foot forward.” That same drive can also be found within Claire Rightley, a fellow Hendricks County development and opening doors for count- that the 500 Festival would not be able to Rightley, who will host a virtual storytime native and Avon High School graduate who less young women in Indiana. host the Indy Mini in its traditional, in-per- this month via Zoom with first graders at was also named a 2021 500 Festival Prin- The 2021 500 Festival Princesses repre- son format, but a virtual option only. Sycamore Elementary in Avon where she at- cess. sent 16 Indiana colleges and universities “We will continue to work on the remain- tended school. “I always love a situation where I can and 21 cities and towns across the state. ing 500 Festival month of May activities and The ladies say they are making the best meet very driven and powerful like-minded With a cumulative grade point average of look forward to participating in the events of it. women,” said Rightley, a Purdue University 3.74, the women were selected from hun- at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, culmi- 500 Festival Princesses conduct a series student studying cyber security (she wants dreds of applicants based on communica- nating with the Indy 500,” said Bob Bryant, of outreach opportunities, including visits to help stop child pornography and traf- tion skills, academic performance, commu- president and CEO of the 500 Festival. to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, com- ficking) who applied for the scholarship nity involvement, commitment to service This month, the princess outreach pro- munity celebrations and various youth pro- through her sorority. and leadership. Each young woman receives grams leading up to the Indy 500 will be a grams. Their role is to spread kindness and “The program is one of the 500 Festival’s a $1,000 scholarship. mix of in-person and virtual — a step for- enthusiasm for the 500 traditions. most time-honored traditions,” Rightley The princesses are part of the 500 Festi- ward compared to 2020. “Being able to share my excitement for said. val, a nonprofit organization providing pro- “I think it is different being a transi- the Indy 500 and 500 Festival with all of the It’s not just a sash and tiara but has grams that celebrate the spirit and legacy of tion year. I think everyone is excited to do a long history of helping with career the Indianapolis 500. Planners determined as many in-person events as we can,” said Continued on PAGE 25 May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 25 COMMUNITY myhcicon.com

Continued from PAGE 25 ABOUT HENDRICKS COUNTY PRINCESSES young children that I have gotten to interact Getting to know Miranda Beighler Getting to know Claire Rightley: with and being their role model and setting 1. In 10 years 1. In 10 years that example for them is super important to I want to I want to me,” said Bieghler. be… An be… Living “We are all driven women and open- elementary in a nice ru- minded and willing to be very flexible in in- classroom ral, forested teresting times … and do it all with a smile teacher area with a on our face,” said Rightley or an el- cat and just Both ladies are pumped to be part of the ementary happy 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 and principal, 2. My favorite its return to some normalcy, taking place wife and a thing to do in-person and with 135,000 fans (40% ca- mother at home in pacity) on May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor 2. My favorite At age 9 Miranda Beighler went to the Battle of Hendricks Speedway. thing to do the Brickyard in 2009 with her mom, dad and County: The princesses get to ride in a pace car at home in sister shortly after she won the race in victory Catch up lane. (Photo provided by Miranda Bieghler) pre-race and wave to fans. Hendricks with high Princess wave: As a small child, Claire Rightley practiced her princess wave on a convertible. “I’m really excited to be going to the race County: Utilize all of the amazing parks by either running school this year,” said Rightley, a Ryan Hunter-Reay It was meant to be. (Photo provided by Claire or walking one of my dogs friends. Rightley) fan. 3. Earliest Indy 500 memory… My dad took me to the 3. Memora- “I am so excited that we have been able track for qualifying. Also, racing quarter midgets on a ble Indy 500… One time when my brother and I were at to do so much this year and be able to small track in one of the parking lots of IMS and winning the race together, we got hungry about halfway through adapt to the pandemic and make the most a large trophy and a customized watch. the race and walked all over trying to track down funnel out of this situation,” Bieghler said. “You get 4. Song that gets me motivated: “You Got It” by Vedo cake for me because it’s my favorite. out what you put into this program, so be- 5. My role model is… My sister 4. Song that gets me motivated: “Africa” by Toto ing flexible and adapting to different situa- 6. When I’m not on princess duty, I keep my crown and 5. My role model is… My sorority academic advisor, Dr. tions is the most important, and I think this sash in… A basket in my closet for easy access Beth Holloway. She’s an incredible woman. year we are all doing a pretty good job with 7. Favorite Disney princess I relate to: I would probably say 6. When I’m not on princess duty, I keep my crown and it.” Moana because she is not your typical princess, but she is sash in… A box very driven to become her best self. 7. Favorite Disney princess I relate to: Alice in Wonderland.

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AVON Patrick Budyn Mary Jane Wagner INDIANAPOLIS Patrick Budyn, 76, passed away April 30, 2021. He Mary Jane Wagner, 85, passed away May 3, Mary Lou Hughes was born March 17, 1945. Services were held May 2021. She was born Dec. 23, 1935. Services were Kathie J. Bush Mary Lou Hughes, 91, Avon, passed away April 8 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions held May 11 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Kathie J. Bush, 76, passed away May 7, 2021. She 25, 2021. She was born August 25, 1929. Services may be to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Brownsburg. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, was born June 22, 1944. Services were held May were held May 7. Contributions may be made American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements. 10, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. to Dekalb Christian Church in Dekalb, Ill., or to Research Hospital or Riley Hospital for Children. Linda Kay Szewc Imagine Project at Cornerstone Christian Church, William James Pinegar Jr. Linda Kay Szewc, 77, Brownsburg, passed Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, William James Pinegar Jr., 48, passed away May away May 6, 2021. She was born April 20, 1944. NORTH SALEM was entrusted with arrangements. 7, 2021. He was born Feb. 7, 1973. Arrangements Services were held May 11 at Matthews Mortuary, were pending at press time. Eric M.D. Bell Brownsburg. Contributions may be made to the Brenda Phelps Myra Ford Dohmeyer Brenda Phelps, 64, passed away April 22, 2021. Myra Ford Dohmeyer, 85, passed away April Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with Tri-West Dollars for Scholars. arrangements. She was born Feb. 22, 1957. Services were 28, 2021. She was born Aug. 14, 1935. Services Elda Mae Walton held April 29. Porter & St. Pierre Funeral Home, will be held at 11 a.m. May 15 at Avon United Elda Mae Walton passed away May 9, 2021. Jamestown, was entrusted with arrangements. Methodist Church. Contributions may be made BROWNSBURG Arrangements were pending at press time. Eric to the Alzheimer’s Foundation and Bethshan M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted Association. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, Sharon Lee Nay with arrangements.. PLAINFIELD was entrusted with arrangements. Sharon Lee Nay, 69, passed away April 25, 2021. Carolyn S. Williams Jonathan T. Maynard-Herbert She was born Sept. 4, 1951. Services will be held Carolyn S. Williams, 79, passed away May 9, 2021. Anna Michelle Harris Jonathan T. Maynard-Herbert, 23, passed away at a later date. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, She was born May 15, 1941. Services will be at Anna Michelle Harris, 37, passed away April April 28, 2021. He was born on Sept. 12, 1997. was entrusted with arrangements. 11:30 a.m. May 14 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. 27, 2021. She was born May 16, 1983. Funeral Services were held May 1 at Conkle Funeral Connie Jo Garland services were held May 3 at Kingsway Christian Home, Avon. Church, Avon. Contributions may be sent to the Connie Jo Garland, 57, passed away May 1, COATESVILLE family at gofund.me/c10809f8. Hampton-Gentry Violet R. Roe 2021. She was born Aug. 8, 1963. Services Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with Violet R. Roe, 89, passed away May 2, 2021. She were held May 6 at Avon United Methodist Richard Lee Runnells arrangements. was born July 10, 1931. Services were held May 7 Church. Contributions may be made to the Richard Lee Runnells, 47, passed away April 29, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Turner Syndrome Society. Matthews Mortuary, 2021. He was born May 6, 1973. Services were Roberta “Bobbi” Scott Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements. held May 3. Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, Roberta “Bobbi” Scott, 78, passed away May 1, was entrusted with arrangements. 2021. She was born March 17, 1943. Services will Lonnie O. Thompson be 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 15 at Hampton-Gentry Lonnie O. Thompson, 87, Brownsburg, passed Thelma Kay Hunter Funeral Home, Plainfield. away May 4, 2021. He was born April 16, 1934. Thelma Kay Hunter, 80, passed away May 4, 2021. Services were held May 7 at Connection Pointe She was born March 4, 1940. Services were held Reba Maxine Hinote, Hadley, Christian Church, Brownsburg. Matthews May 8 at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville. Moley Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with James D. Mahan Reba Maxine Hinote, Hadley, Moley passed away arrangements. James D. Mahan, 80, passed away May 3, 2021. He May 3, 2021. She was born May 27, 1918. Services was born June 14, 1940. Services were held May 8 were held May 7 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to Intrepid Hospice. James Richard Peva DANVILLE James Richard Peva, 92, passed away May 5, 2021. He was born May 7, 1928. Services will be held Joseph (Joe) A. Stephens at a later date. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Joseph (Joe) A. Stephens, 82, passed away May Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements. 04, 2021. He was born Nov. 3, 1938. Services were held May 10 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville. PITTSBORO Melissa “Lisa” K. Beninger Melissa “Lisa” K. Beninger, 63, Pittsboro, passed away May 4, 2021. She was born May 27, 1957. Visitation was May 13. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements. Donald William Tanselle Donald William Tanselle, 96, passed away May 2, 2021. He was born Aug. 4, 1924. Services were held May 8 at Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with arrangements.

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EDITORIAL THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Join the pack and The Brownsburg Kiwanis Club support HC animal commissioned the Brownsburg National Art Honor Society to paint a organizations mural on the blank wall of the former Browny Theatre, 25 S. Green St., Domestic pets multiply quickly and can Brownsburg. It’s located behind cause overpopulation and other problems. Hendricks County Bank & Trust. Hendricks County loves its cats and dogs, but there are several organizations in and Brownsburg Parks received around the county that deal specifically $1,500 from the Parks Founda- with pet overpopulation. tion of Hendricks County for interpretive For example, take Danville-based Hen- The mouse that roared — signs along White Lick Creek Greenway dricks Humane Society, an organization that will provide trail users with more dedicated to ending pet overpopulation plus a cat and a woodchuck information on the wetlands the trail and dealing primarily with feral or commu- crosses over as well as wildlife and nity cats. It’s a growing problem and can By Dick Wolfsie infested with the creatures, I believe it is plants. The Summer Fun Run Series only be curtailed by humanely trapping the the same mouse every time. Debating this A mouse was running around the Wolf- supports projects like these. cats and spaying or neutering them. This is a point has become almost surreal… sie kitchen. Then it was in the basement. “Dick, I think it’s several different mice. never-ending battle. Then in the storeroom. Angel, the cat, Misty Eyes in Avon takes in dogs and The first one acts nervous and shy. The Brownsburg Parks installed knows it. And my wife knows it. We’re just other one is aggressive and dominant. cats who are in danger of being eutha- trying to hide it from the neighbors. pollinator garden located at the nized throughout Central Indiana. Volun- And there’s this one under the kitchen Williams Park circle, surrounding the bee We’ve had critter problems before in sink that just seems lost.” teers foster the animals in their homes. They other homes, but there’s a big difference sculpture. It will help pollinators like care so much for all their animals and are “Mary Ellen, please don’t do this. If you bees and butterflies. Hendricks County between having mice in your kitchen and assign rodents a personality, it will make em“bark”ing on a completely new chapter having, let’s say, a woodchuck in your Community Foundation also gave a by building Kitty City and actually keeping it that much more difficult to get rid of grant for trees that surround the garden. backyard. Having a woodchuck is some- them.” animals on their property. It’s the first time thing you can mention at a cocktail party since the organization was formed 10 years “What do you mean by ‘get rid of them’? Wright Realtors is helping and someday those very same people will Look, Dick, I want you to get rid of the ago. Other phases would add canines on flock to your backyard for a cookout or sit residents celebrate the last day site. The May 16 Raise the Woof fundraiser mice, but I don’t want you to ever tell me of school by providing a free scoop 3-6 in your kitchen and gorge themselves on you got rid of them. I do not want any in- will help pay for Kitty City. your homemade guacamole. p.m. May 27 at Danville Dips. Finally, the 19th annual Dogtona is 12-4 formation about it. I hope this is clear.” The fact that you have woodchucks “You don’t want any specifics on how p.m. May 23 at the Hendricks County Fair- does not diminish your stature in the com- The Hendricks County Parks grounds and Conference Center. This event they died?” munity one bit or call into question your “Do NOT mention the word ‘die’ in this Foundation has opened is so much fun for the dogs and a good time worthiness or cleanliness as a neighbor. registration for its virtual Summer Fun for the humans. The money raised ($5 per house. Go google ‘mouse’ and see if there’s This is not true of mice. some catch-and-release program you can Run Series. The money raised supports dog) goes to continue to build and improve In fact, when news gets out you have parks throughout the county. pfohc.org/ dog parks in the county. sign up for. Maybe there is a mice reloca- woodchucks, people will call to chat tion project. I do not want to hear about events-and-news/summer-fun-run-se- Also, Hendricks County Animal Control about it. Some will suggest you learn to ries in Danville is working hard to take strays off how any succumbed to some barbaric tolerate the chucking. I mean how much trap you bought at Home Depot. And you the streets and find them good adoptive wood...never mind. A few folks may actu- homes. be nice to Seymour, especially.” QUOTE ally come over with beer to observe the “Mary Ellen, please don’t give them There are many other animal organiza- woodchucks at work. What you thought tions near Hendricks County. We need each names. This is just making it worse when I was a real problem will make you the talk have to…well, you know…” “I watched the of them. They need us, too. of the neighborhood. Please consider donating your time, tal- “Too much information! Too much in- “Say, did you hear that Dick Wolfsie has formation!” ents or treasure to help pets in Hendricks woodchucks?” Indy 500, and I was County. We salute each of the volunteers So, I took care of things. We no longer “No, is that right? Well, leave it to an have mice in our kitchen, and I am pleased and contributors to help make the county East-coaster like Dick, with his TV back- thinking if they’d left the best place to live, work or play. to say that Mary Ellen chooses to see me ground, to do something big and dra- as benevolent and kind. She’s convinced earlier they wouldn’t matic.” — and rightfully so — that I was humane This is not the same reaction you get and civilized in my task. when word leaks out you have mice. have to go so fast.” Hendricks County loves its cats But the cat hasn’t spoken to me in a “Have you heard that Dick Wolfsie has week. –Steven Wright, stand up comedian and dogs, but there are several mice?” organizations in and around the “You’re surprised? He’s from New York. And he was in television. Who knows what county that deal specifically with Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with else is going on in that house.” STRANGE LAW pet overpopulation...There are many his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the Before I go any further, let me be hon- basement trying to think up something other animal organizations near est and tell you that I’m not sure we have funny to write. He can be reached at: Our nation has all sorts of arcane, non- Hendricks County. We need each of mice. I am sure we have one mouse, but [email protected]. sensical laws on the books. Each issue, them. They need us, too. despite my wife’s insistence that we are we’ll share one with you … A frog that dies during a frog-jumping con- test cannot be eaten in the state of California. May 14, 2021 30 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com

with others struggling with stress or depression brought event includes games for dogs to play with their family, a on by the pandemic while hiking through nature. After dog talent show and exhibitors. $5 per dog, humans free. EVENTScalendar the hike, the group will meet for a private conversation hendrickshumane.org facilitated by a trained professional. This week’s theme is Parents and Family of Depressed and Suicidal Children with 24 Monday May Refueling Hope. brownsburgparks.com Springtime Pudding Cups 11-11:15 a.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 14 Friday 19 Wednesday 1120 Stafford Road. Learn how to make a worm-y pudding Country Line Dancing Lessons Crafty Adults: Farmer’s Market Bag cup by following along with a recipe in this online children’s 6-8 p.m., Washington Township Park Pavilion Center, 115 2-3 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 program. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info S. CR 575 E, Avon. $5 per person per session. Register: Stafford Road. Watch an instructional video to learn to washingtontwpparks.org crochet a farmer’s market bag. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info 26-June 1 Summer Fun Run Series 14 Friday 20-23 Thursday-Sunday At a time participants choose. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Drive-in Movie Night: “Inside Out” Self-guided fairy house tour Hughes Road, North Salem. This event hosted by Hendricks 9 p.m. movie, parking lot opens at 8:30 p.m., Kingsway 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Danville. County Parks & Recreation, now in its 13th year. encourages Christian Church, 7981 E. CR 100 N, Avon. Free. Light Free. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the contestant’s fairy residents to find a new trail or head back to a favorite while concessions for sale. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and houses. $10 registration fee for participants. Everyone can supporting local parks. Funds from this series are used to drinks. Parking will be every other space. kingswaychurch. vote on their favorite fairy habitat. Winners will receive provide grants to local park departments for programs, park org/events Central Indiana Fairy Festival tickets. ​Winners announced at amenities, special events and more. Series hosts virtual runs 1:30 p.m. May 23, facebook.com/beasleysorchard at different trails throughout the summer. Individual: $35; 15 Saturday Family of four: $100. pfohc.org Coffee House Cabaret 21 Friday 3:30-5 p.m., Cabin Coffee, 5530 E. U.S. 36, Suite 100, Avon. Levi Riggs Band 26 Wednesday Showcase a talent at the MRA Ninja’s Coffee House Cabaret. 6 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert starts, Ellis Park Walk and Talk Wellness Series Free. themrafoundation.org/ninjas Amphitheater, 600 E. Main St., Danville. The Levi Riggs Band 7-8 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, Shelter 8, 200 N. Green St., will perform at the amphitheater dedication, sponsored by Brownsburg. Brownsburg Parks partners with local mental 16 Sunday the Danville Rotary Community Corps. Food trucks and a health organizations to host its first Walk and Talk Series. 10th Annual Raise the Woof beer truck will be available starting at 6 p.m. Advance tickets This free series provides participants with a chance to 4 p.m., Avon Wedding Barn, 7424 E. CR 100 N, Avon. Silent at North Salem State Bank for $10 per adult. Children 12 and connect with others struggling with stress or depression auction, music, drinks and food to celebrate Misty Eyes under are free. Rain date: May 22. danvillerotarycorps.org brought on by the pandemic while hiking through nature. Animal Center. Meet adoptable animals. facebook.com/ After the hike, the group will meet for a private conversation MistyEyes.org 21-23 Friday-Sunday facilitated by a trained professional. This week’s theme is Ultimate Callout Challenge 2021 Parents of Kids with Special Needs with K1ds Count Therapy. 16 Sunday 8:30 a.m. gates open, Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 E. U.S. brownsburgparks.com. Clay Pup Print 136, Brownsburg. Competitors participate in a drag race, 1-3 p.m., uPaint Pottery Studio, 1820 E. Main St., Plainfield. sled pull and dyno competition to determine the UCC 28 Friday Bring a pet to have its paw prints taken on a clay plaque. Champion. ultimatecalloutchallenge.com Carb Night Classic A uPaint staff member will custom paint them. Pickup two 3-10 p.m. Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, 10267 E. U.S. weeks after the event. $12. Upaintpotterystudio.com 21-22 Friday-Saturday 136, Brownsburg. The Race Before the 500 features four Central Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival racing series on one night. The Road to Indy’s Cooper Tires 18 Tuesday Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Danville. The virtual USF2000 drivers will take to the track first. Indy Pro 2000 My Indiana Home Small-Standard Flower Show festival will have original video content, games and links to will follow while the return of Pavement Midgets and USAC 12-2 p.m., Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E. U.S. the live festival vendors and performers. Free but tipping Silver Crown Cars will end the night. lucasoilraceway.com/ 36, Avon. Hendricks County Garden Club small-standard accepted for performers and contributions to the Festival test/carb-night-classic flower show. Come enjoy the beauty and inspiration of COVID Relief Fund. centralinfairyfest.org its members’ entries into our 2021 flower show. Masks 28, 29 Friday, Saturday required. facebook.com/HendricksCountyGardenClub 22 Saturday Indy Memorabilia Walking for the Health of It 4-8 p.m. May 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 29, Embassy Suites 18 Tuesday 9 a.m., Williams Park, 940 Locust Lane, Brownsburg. Join the Event Center, 6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield. This racing The Big Secret: Starting & Finishing Your Novel inaugural 5k for Mental Health Awareness, 5k (3.1 mile) race memorabilia show features more than 70 vendor booths, 5-7:30 p.m., Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson St., or walk and a 1-mile dedication walk. facebook.com/mhahc giveaways, raffles and silent auction items. $5 admission, Brownsburg. Larry Sweazy will share tips and help beginners kids under 12 are free. Email racingmemorabiliashow.com. and seasoned writers build the skills to finish a novel. Free, 22 Saturday registration and masks required. bburglibrary.net Blood Drive 29 Saturday 12-3 p.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Brownsburg Brave 5K Run/Walk 19 Wednesday Avon Ave., Avon. Register: versiti.org 8 a.m. race starts, Arbuckle Commons, Brownsburg. Join for Walk and Talk Wellness Series: an action-packed 5K course starting at the 9/11 Memorial 7-8 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, Shelter 8, 200 N. Green St., 23 Sunday at Arbuckle Commons then winds through Arbuckle Brownsburg. Brownsburg Parks partners with local mental Dogtona! Acres Park. Registration for adults is $30, $15 for kids 18 health organizations to host the Walk and Talk Series. This 12 p.m., Hendricks County Conference Complex, Danville. and under. A virtual option is available. brownsburg.org/ free series provides participants with a chance to connect Hosted by the Hendricks County Humane Society, this brownsburg5k May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 31 NIGHT & DAY myhcicon.com

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This BEF grant purchased art supplies for all seven elementary schools that reflected the diversity and Explore Indiana’s 200-year individuality of all students. With crayons, markers, colored pencils, winemaking history paint and construction paper of many different skin colors, all By Luke Stephenson WINE students can feel represented Indiana has a history of In Zionsville, Hopwood Cellars Winery as they chose materials for their winemaking that dates back more than 200 makes beautiful dry wines, and they are years, starting south in Switzerland County. looking to expand their acres under vine in art projects. Additionally, books Since then, Hoosier winemaking has grown Indiana,which is a bold and exciting pros- that teach important lessons about and evolved into a pect. In particular, this racial acceptance, diversity, equity, and thriving industry. In- winery makes a great inclusion will be used as springboards for diana has nearly 100 dry riesling for white wineries across the Dr. Charles Thomas’ wine lovers and a nice discussion and creative projects. state that are making contribution to wine was cab franc for red drink- some interesting wines ahead of the curve. Today ers . By having more diverse supplies and curriculum, as well as leading the we see a growing demand In McCordsville, we hope that the kids are able to embrace this way in innovative Daniel’s Vineyard experience and make the world more accepting winemaking and some for low calorie options, and makes some classic great marketing. more than a decade ago he wines but are doing of all individuals and become our future leaders. Looking at the past, more than most in We are very excited with the impact of this grant released his Slender line that “and have even been able to make connections to while Chateau Thomas the world of natural Winery was something showed a lot of promise. wine. I particularly love local Indiana artists that were exhibited downtown that Hendricks County their Pet Nat, a slightly during the March Madness events! Through was proud of, it no sparkling wine with a adding diversity and inclusion in our curriculum, longer is in operation. However, Dr. Charles touch of funk and plenty of acidity. and making connections to our community artists, Thomas’ contribution to wine was ahead of Indiana may not be the first place wine the curve. Today we see a growing demand connoisseurs think of, but Hoosier wine- we have been able to make memories with our for low calorie options, and more than a makers are always pushing the envelope. students that will live in their hearts for a lifetime! decade ago he released his Slender line that Hendricks County doesn’t have a winery - Autumn Dale and Suzanne Rietdorf showed a lot of promise. Today, almost ev- today, but I hope that changes soon. Great SUZANNE RIETDORF ery large wine company has a product simi- things are being done across the world of lar to these wines. wine, and Indiana and Hendricks County Just part of the $130,000 that BEF Indiana wineries haven’t stopped inno- had a part to play in that. I hope we con- awarded in grants this past year. ” vating. tinue playing a part into the future! For my friends who love sipping those sweet moscatos, check out Urban Vines Win- ery & Brewery in Westfield. While they offer Luke Stephenson, a Danville native, is a a few nice, dry wines, they focus on sweet Certified Specialist of Wine and has a Wine & Visit our website at wines. While it may not be my personal jam, Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3. Luke has www.brownsburgeducationfoundation.org the PB&J wine actually does taste like a pea- traveled extensively and lived in Marlborough, to learn more about the grant projects New Zealand, for a year working in a winery nut butter and jelly sandwich, and as for the and tasting room. Currently Stephenson is the funded by BEF in the 2020-2021 school year. Cotton Candy wine, well you get the idea. director of fine wine for Crown Liquors. May 14, 2021 32 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com SACRED SPACE Springtime reminds us to shed cocoons for new life to emerge By Michelle Knight DEVOTIONAL Is anyone ready to tastes. Jesus teaches, “I assure you that unless a step out of hibernation into the warm light Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Not so. 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Household Hazardous Problem Wastes Accepted Waste is Accepted for Free TOX-AWAY DAY Some Fees may Apply • Oil-Based Paints/Stains • Electronics - Latex paint should be dried out - Computers: Free & thrown away. Please don’t - Monitors: Free bring it to Tox-Away Days. MAY 22 1900 E. MAIN ST., DANVILLE - Printers/Scanners: Free • Pesticides/Herbicides - DVD/CD/Blu-ray Players: Free • Fluorescent Light Bulbs Hendricks County Fairgrounds - Televisions: - Small: $20 • Mercury-Containing Items - Large: $25 • Unwanted Medicines Tox-Away Day is open from 8 am to 1 pm. Hendricks County • Large Appliances • Medical Sharps (Lancets/Syringes) households only. Regulations prohibit wastes from businesses - With Refrigerant: $10 - Must be in rigid, puncture- or other organizations from being accepted at Tox-Away Day. - Without Refrigerant: $5 resistant container • Automotive Fluids/Fuels • Tires • Adhesives/Putties - Passengers Car/Truck: First 4: Free • Drain Openers Next 8: $2 Each • Batteries (all types) - Truck/Semi-Tractor: First 4: Free • Cleaners/Solvents Next 2: $5 Each • Pool/Spa Chemicals - Farm/Tractor: $75 Each • Fire Extinguishers $5 Each, if quartered • Propane Tanks

Visit RecycleHendricksCounty.org or call 317-858-6070 for more information. May 14, 2021 Hendricks County ICON 33 HEALTH myhcicon.com What you need to know about arthritis: signs, types Brownsburg Dental Group is proud to introduce its newest and treatments associate dentist Jessica Miller. By Dr. Michael Gabbard excess weight off your joints and strength- NUTRITION ens the muscles around the joint. Low-im- Dr. Jessica Miller graduated from Indiana University Arthritis is a basic pact exercise such as walking and swim- term for any disease that causes inflam- School of Dentistry in 2018 with a Doctorate in ming are excellent ways to stay active mation and stiffness of your joints. Accord- without putting a lot of pressure on your Dental Surgery. Shortly after graduation, ing to the Centers for Disease Control and joints. When exercising or participating in Prevention, more than 54 million people in she and her husband Jake moved to recreational activities, always use the proper the United States have arthritis, and about safety equipment to help avoid injuring Greenville, SC where she practiced for 24 million adults are limited in their activi- your joints. ties due to their arthritis. With arthritis af- the past three years. An Indy native, Dr. TREATMENTS fecting many individuals, it’s important to While there’s no cure for arthritis, there Miller attended Avon High School and know the signs, types and treatments. are ways to manage the pain. A warm SIGNS graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington shower or heating pad can help loosen up Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness stiff joints. If your joints are swollen or in- with a Bachelor’s degree. Dr. Miller is an active of your joints. Joint pain and stiffness are flamed, putting an ice pack on them can the main signs. Decreased range of mo- member in the American Dental Association and provide quick pain relief. tion and redness or swelling of your joints You can also take over-the-counter anti- Indiana Dental Association. are also common signs. If you experience inflammatory medications or apply topical any of these symptoms, check with your pri- pain creams. Depending on the severity of Dr. Miller comes from a family of dentists. Her mary care provider to determine what could your arthritis, your doctor might suggest be causing your symptoms. grandfather, Dr. Jerome Friedman was the first treatments such as physical therapy, pre- TYPES scription anti-inflammatory medications or dentist to open a practice in Avon in the 1960s. There are multiple types of arthritis, and injections. When arthritis symptoms cannot the two most common are osteoarthri- Her father, Dr. Gary Friedman founded Brownsburg be managed with nonsurgical treatments, tis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthri- some patients will elect to have a joint re- Dental Group in 1995. He is looking forward to her tis, by far the most common, is caused by placement surgery. wear and tear damage to your joints over carrying on the family tradition. No one wants to live their life with con- time. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when stant joint pain. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time your body’s immune system attacks your joints and can develop at any time. with family, friends, and her chocolate lab, Callie. Family history, age, prior joint inju- Dr. Michael Gabbard is an orthopedic Dr. Miller loves traveling, hiking, reading, and trying ry and obesity are common risk factors for surgeon at IU Health West Hospital and is developing arthritis. One of the best ways currently accepting new patients. To learn new things. She is excited to return home and serve more or schedule an appointment, call to prevent arthritis or minimize its symp- (317) 944-9400. the west side of Indianapolis. toms is to maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise helps take the stress of Dr. Miller will start seeing patients in mid-March. You can schedule an appointment by calling PUZZLES ANSWERS FROM PAGE 28 (317)852-1446 or request an appointment at A D Y A C O O H H I 6 1 5 3 7 4 2 9 8 info@brownsburgdentalgroup and at our website O B O F O A S at brownsburgdentalgroup.com. S S G G A U A A 4 7 8 1 2 9 3 6 5 F I S H F Y F I D A Y M C I A A C O 2 3 9 5 8 6 4 7 1 A G A F D I C O I M H O U D D 9 5 6 8 4 3 7 1 2 A C O U S D A Y 1 8 4 2 9 7 5 3 6 D A I A I F C S I O A D I D O 7 2 3 6 5 1 9 8 4 A G A H A A S 5 6 7 4 3 8 1 2 9 I G D S D A Y Dr. Gary Friedman, DDS | Dr. Jessica Miller, DDS I D O O A S A G 8 9 2 7 1 5 6 4 3 O I M I A D A M G C A S Y A M S 3 4 1 9 6 2 8 5 7 20 Airport Road, Ste. 1100, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-1446 Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Things: BARBELL, BENCH, MIRROR, TRAINER, TREADMILL, WEIGHT; Picks: DAVIS, EHLINGER, GRANSON, ODEYINGBO, PAYE; Towns: ANDERSON, GARY, HAMMOND, www.brownsburgdentalgroup.com SHELBYVILLE; Vehicles: BENTLEY, BUGATTI, ROLLS-ROYCE; Companies: MODERNA, PFIZER; Drive-in: TIBBS May 14, 2021 34 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com LIFESTYLE With simply care, Christmas cacti can grow into family heirloom plants By John Chapin watering routine, not allowing it to dry out for too long GARDENING between waterings. Christmas cactus and the related Red or purple-tinged foliage and wilting are also two Easter cactus are popular houseplants and very easy symptoms of a magnesium to grow. Many have been deficiency, a common ail- handed down in families for ment in Christmas cacti. generations, becoming huge The tropical forest species Correcting a magnesium de- plants over the years. I had ficiency is easily done with an aunt who had one that grows best in partial shade epsom salts. Simply dissolve grew over 4 feet wide. She 4 tablespoons of epsom displayed it in a front bay during warm seasons, but salts in a gallon of water window, and it would bloom and mix in a drop or two of spectacularly in December. prefers full sunlight during dishwashing liquid. Pour the However, cultural stress mixture into a spray bottle is a common Christmas the winter months. and spritz the tops and un- cactus problem, especially dersides of the foliage. Reap- if the plant is exposed to ply the mixture every two direct sun in the summer or weeks until the foliage returns to its original color. doesn›t receive enough water. The tropical forest species With proper care, you too can grow a Christmas cactus grows best in partial shade during warm seasons, but pre- that might become a family heirloom plant! fers full sunlight during the winter months. Because of its native environment, it requires more water than other cactus species and should be thorough- ly watered whenever the soil feels dry 1 inch below the John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of surface. Chapin Landscaping in Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience If a Christmas cactus develops reddish foliage but in the landscaping business. Contact him at jchapinlandscaping@ Easy to grow Christmas cactus plants have common problems easily otherwise appears healthy, evaluate its light exposure gmail.com reversed with watering and a solution that reduces magnesium deficiency. and move the plant if necessary. Likewise, evaluate your (Photos provided by John Chapin)

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Compiled by Catherine Myers Hill served as an early learning advocate for Child Care Advisory Council for Indiana Disability Rights and eight Answers. There she provided consulting services to busi- years on the National Association of Social Workers, Pub- As a survivor of mental illness, Lael Hill spends her ca- nesses and policymakers on the needs of working fami- lic Policy Committee for the Indiana Chapter. reer working for others. She was recently named the ex- lies and promoted the importance of quality preschool For nearly 13 years Hill has lived in Brownsburg with ecutive director for Mental Health America of Hendricks for Hoosier children. her husband and two boys Sam, 11, and Eli, 13. In her County. Hill was also formerly the Rape Crisis Community Ad- spare time, she hikes and kayaks, which led her to create The Brownsburg resident brings more than a dozen vocate for the Julian Center in Indianapolis and the Lead the Indiana Nature Clean Up Initiative where she orga- years experience to the position in direct and macro so- Victim Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. nizes a group of nature lovers to clean up Indiana state cial work practice working with vulnerable populations, In Hendricks County, she has served on boards, in- parks. communities and policymakers. cluding eight years with the local chapter of Prevent For her work in the community, Hill is the May Hen- Prior to Mental Health America of Hendricks County, Child Abuse Indiana, three years with the Mental Illness dricks County ICON of the Month.

What do you consider your greatest virtue? My biggest virtue is having the What is the quality you most like in a man? The best quality in all hu- ability to see the strengths in any human being, situation, environment man beings is kindness, a giving soul and a loving devotion to fam- and life experiences that impact my life. I am incredibly optimistic. I ily. can find a positive and strength in anything, well, at least 98% of the time. What is the quality you most like in a woman? The best qual- ity in all human beings is kindness, a giving soul and a loving What do you most deplore in others? Racism, sexism, devotion to family. ableism, all the “isms” What is your greatest extravagance? Quality food. I am a What do you like most about living in Hendricks food snob and enjoy the good high-quality stuff! County? I love the sense of community. People really come together to show support for families and in- What are your fears, phobias? I am terrified of losing dividuals going through challenging times. my children. That is always a parent’s greatest fear. There- fore, I cherish them daily and do not take their lives for If you had to live elsewhere than in Hendricks granted. County, where would it be? I would move back to San Diego, Calif., my homeland! What has been the happiest time of your life? Right now! If you could begin life over, what would you change? I would’ve lived at home with my dad Which talent would you most like to possess? I during my college years so my rent money would love to have the comedic talent to audition could go to traveling the world. for “Saturday Night Live.” If money were no issue, how would you What do you most value in your friends? spend it? I would create a foundation to make Friends who are respectful of my busy life and sure every single child has access to high do not expect too much out of my own friend- quality childcare and preschool. Every child ship that I have to offer them. When you work, vol- deserves to have a head start in life, and every unteer in the community and are raising a family, child deserves preschool. We can solve a lot of it’s not always easy to have time with your friends, problems if we start investing in children early on. so I appreciate the ones that do not get upset with me for not being around too much. What makes you happiest? My family and friends Which historical figure do you most identify What is your favorite vacation spot? San Diego, with? I am nowhere near the level of greatness of Clara Calif., specifically La Jolla Barton, one of my favorite historical women and founder of the American Red Cross. Like her, I have always had a What do you do with idle time? I have been learn- need to help people in distress. I am also a founder of the ing how to DJ and mix music, crochet and garden. It’s fun! Indiana Coalition for Crime Victims Rights and can under- What is it that makes you angry? As a social worker who has stud- stand and appreciate what it is like to create a resource for ied theory I would say, “Nothing has the power to make me angry. I am people with limited time and money. She is such a great in control of my own feelings.” American hero. What do you do to escape from reality? Bird watching and kayaking What is your greatest regret? I regret years I wasted on so- cial media when I could’ve spent that time with the ones that I love who bring value to What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband and children my life. Which living person in Hendricks County do you most admire? I mostly admire What tenet do you live by? I live by the belief that I can not control anyone but myself. the individuals in Hendricks County who show strength and resiliency after traumatic Opinions, reactions, feelings, etc. I can only control my own. No one has the power to events in their lives — the survivor, the person who overcame adversity to help others. make me angry. I believe I am in control of how I choose to feel. There are many of them here! May 14, 2021 36 Hendricks County ICON myhcicon.com

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