February 10th 2022

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Volume 141, Number 6

EARN Pilot Program

Hendricks College Network is among more than 20 high schools and regional partnerships that have been selected for the state’s pilot program to match those students and employers to work-based learning opportunities via the Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana grant.

The EARN Indiana program is the state’s work-study program, p`reviously limited to college-enrolled students.

Now, high schoolers with financial need also will have access to resume-building, experiential, paid internships, while employers receive state matching funds – 50% of the student’s hourly rate – for hiring them.

The EARN Indiana program is funded by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and managed through the state’s partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Work and Learn Indiana. The application review process was conducted by Work and Learn Indiana with the Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Governor’s Workforce Cabinet.

“The history of the EARN Indiana program is serving students that might not otherwise be able to participate in work-based learning experiences,” explains Todd Hurst, executive director of the Institute for Workforce Excellence, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber. “With this investment, we look forward to helping hundreds of Indiana high school students be able to take advantage of this opportunity and create meaningful resume-building experiences, networking opportunities, career exploration and increased graduation pathways.”

Awardees will go through an implementation phase with the Work and Learn Indiana team, Indiana Department of Education and Governor’s Workforce Cabinet.

They will receive supplemental grant funds to assist with implementation. ______________________________________________

Open House for Retiring Danville Library Director The Board of Trustees of the Danville-Center Township Public Library invite the community to an Open House for retiring Library Director Loren Malloy.

The Open House will take place on Friday, February 18, between 3 – 5:30 p.m. in the Library’s Program Room. The Library is located at 101 S. Indiana Street in Danville, Loren received his MasLOREN MALLOY ter’s Degree in Library Science from Indiana University Bloomington in 1991.

During his 18-year tenure at Danville, Loren organized the Indiana Short Film Festival and managed library finances during the 2008 economic downturn with no loss of employees or services. He was instrumental in the 2017 Library expansion of the building and helped implement library services for residents of Marion Township.

Library Board of Trustee Member Ann Tussey said, “I appreciate Loren’s dedication to the library and to our town of Danville. I enjoyed working with Loren to help make visits to our Library inviting and worthwhile.”

Loren has served on the Board of the Indiana Public Library Association and the Annual Conference Planning Committee for the Indiana Library Federation. He also served on the grant writing committee to expand the scope of the Hendricks County College Network.

He has been a board member for both the Danville Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Danville Partnership.

Loren has worked in library services for 40 years, since his days in high school. Before coming to Danville, he worked 11 years for the Avon–Washington Township Library, where he served as the Adult Services Manager and Children’s Department Manager.

Loren’s plans after retirement are to to spend more time with his family and focus on his art.

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In This Week’s Issue

Black History in Danville, page A7 Avon to host Job Fair, page A8 Sheltering Wings Promotes awarness of teen dating violence, page A9.

Valentine Greetings tabloid insert.

Amateur Radio Society Hosts “Hamfest”

After a year off, Indiana’s first hamfest of 2022 for amateur radio fans will be in Danville this Saturday, Feb. 12.

The ninth annual Hendricks County Hamfest will be at the 4-H Fairgrounds and Convention Center in Danville from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual event features vendors, exhibits, door prizes and a large flea market of used amateur radio gear.

Entry fee is $5 (please bring correct change), and all local Covid safety restrictions will apply. Tables for those wishing to sell items are $10 and can be reserved through ae9r@ arrl.net. Setup will occur Saturday morning at 7 a.m.; inquire about Friday setup hours.

The Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society (HCARS) is the sponsor.

Representatives will attend from HCARS, from the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, and from the state and regional branches of the American Radio Relay League.

The hamfest attracted more than 240 people in 2020. HCARS uses hamfest proceeds for local projects including the recent complete rebuild of the H9HC repeater in Belleville (call-in frequency 147.015, PL tone 88.5).

HCARS officers are president John Farmer of Avon, vice president David Leimenstoll of Danville, treasurer Rick Burdan of Brownsburg and secretary Tom Hansen of Clayton. __________

Nature Center Winter Hours

The McCloud Nature Center has switched to winter hours. The Nature Center is typically open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon-1 pm for lunch).

Heated restrooms are open from dawn to dusk, as well as the trails at McCloud Nature Park. __________

Hats

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Ring

Last week’s snowstorm closed the Voter Registration office in the Hendricks County Government on Friday, the last day for candiates to file for the May Primary Election. The deadline was extended to noon on Monday. For more information about candidates, voting, and elected officials, visit the Voter Registration page on the Hendricks County website, hendricks.in.gov.

The following candidates filed have filed for County offices. An asterisk (*) indicates an incumbent seeing re-election to that office.

There She Blows!

Keeping the snow plowed off the streets around the court house square from piling up on the court house sidewalk seemed to be an exercise in perpetual motion. ______________________________________________

North Salem Medicare Meeting Change Assistance The Town of North Salem announces that due to the weather, they have re-scheduled the February Board meeting to Thursday, February 17, in the Town Hall, 5 W. Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 at 6:00 p.m. __________

PHS Band Hosts Mattress Sale

The Plainfield High School Band Program will be hosting their 6th Annual oneday Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, February 20, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For one day only, the PHS Ellipse will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale, go to: bit.ly/beds4plainfield22.

There will be 30 different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers to try, priced below retail. The brands come with full factory warranties, and are made to order.

Mattresses are available 2-3 weeks after the Fundraiser.

Delivery is available. Best of all, the Plainfield High School Band Program benefits from every purchase. __________

If you will be turning 65 soon and need help understanding all the confusing information about Medicare benefits and options, volunteer counselors are available to assist you.

SHIP (State Health Insurance Plan) has trained, qualified, and unbiased counselors available at no cost to you. They can answer your questions, help you understand the choices you have, and explain enrollment period deadlines.

They can also assist with other Medicare issues such as financial aid, transitioning from Social Security Disability or HIP to Medicare, and comparing plans during Fall Open Enrollment October 15- December 7 each year.

To make an appointment with a SHIP counselor anytime during the year, please call Hendricks County Senior Services at 317-7454303. __________ Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Benjamin Franklin

To Boldly Go Where No Sled Has Gone Before When fishing lakes were being made at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, a large amount of earth was removed. It was decided to pile the dirt nearby and create a 30-ft. sledding hill.

With the arrival of snow last Thursday, park staff worked to clear snow from park roadways and parking lots, and a number of happy sledders were able to initiate the hill.

For more information, visit hendrickscountyparks. org.

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REPUBLICAN State/Federal Offices US Senator: Danny Neiderberger; Todd Young* US Representative, District 4: Jim Baird*; T. Charles Bookwalter State Represenetative, District 25: Kent Abernathy; Becky Cash; Douglas Rapp; Matthew D. Whetstone State Representative, District 28: Jeffrey A. Thompson* State Representative, District 40: Gregory Steuerwald* State Representative, District 57: Melinda K. Griesemer; Craig Haggard; Rob Stiles State Representative, District 91 - Robert Behning*; David Hewitt County Offices Prosecuting Attorney: Loren Delp *.

County Recorder : Laura Herzog County Sheriff: Dave Galloway; Terry Judy; Jack Sadler; County Surveyor: David L. Gaston * County Assessor: Nicole Lawson * County Commissioner, District 1: Bob Gentry * County Council, District 1: David Cox* County Council, District 2: Larry R. Scott.* County Council, District 3: Ed Gaddie; Brad Whicker* County Council, District 4: Eric Wathen* Township Trustees Brown Twp: Caleb Brown Center Twp: Randy Waltz; William Wright Clay Twp: Clint Stoutenour* Eel River Twp: Tamara S. Lasley* Guilford Twp: Charles (Chuck) Ellis* Liberty Twp: Brad Butler Lincoln Twp: Steven Patterson*; Mike Rosemeyer Marion Twp: Glenn Klaum* Middle Twp: Timothy W. Griffith* Union Twp: Robert Stringer* Washington Twp: Don Hodson*; Ryan Miller.

Township Boards Brown Twp: Dan Dunbar; Kevin G. Rogers Center Twp: Scott Christie; James N. Disney*; Beth Harvey*; Deelynna Oliphan; Patsy Wynn* Clay Twp: Dawn Cline*; Laura Hadley&=* (Continued on Page 2) _______

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The Republican

Delving Into Yester~Year

Local historian and writer Paul Miner takes items from The Republican’s Yester-Year column to develop an interesting, informative and often humorous article.

To the Editor: Much earlier editions of The Republican liberally lavished facts, fantasy and trivia to provoke conversation around the parlor stove, barnyard and mercantile.

Readers in September 1883 learned an average man of an apparent 133 scrawny pounds would shake the ground with “a ponderous tread” of 20 tons on Jupiter.

Those who knew famed local earthling John Hanson Craig, reputed to weigh 907 pounds at one point, exercised their calculating skills to determine he’d top out at more than 272,000 pounds on that great gaseous planet.

I imagine farmers pondered how much their respective draft horses, cattle and wives would weigh. A good Leghorn would weigh 1,500 pounds. I don’t think a man should pick up an egg on Jupiter.

Subscribers must have sympathized with the young widow desperately seeking an inadvertently auctioned old cedar chest containing her marriage certificate and children’s baptism papers – without which she could never lay claim to her husband’s estate in France.

Or the poor young girl of but two, maybe three, walking the streets in search of her father, not comprehending that the dead man was never coming home.

I can scarcely grasp the intent behind a certain tall, angular bride’s wedding night lingerie described in October 1881 – a hooded nightdress featuring ankle-length pants – which from the description likely would mystify if not exhaust the groom. The fashion writer declared, “I am prepared to declare that beyond a doubt she is a reform crank.”

Just before Christmas that year, locals read about a young Pennsylvania schoolboy locked alone as punishment in an unused room. There, attacked and nearly killed by sewer rats, he was made “a maniac, and it is feared that he will never recover.”

The same issue, readers discovered Maine sold 100,000 pounds of spruce gum every year. “The force expended in chewing it exceeds several hundred thousand horse powers.”

Consider the morbid fascination reading a painstakingly detailed description of Guiteau’s prison, the scaffold and his hanging for the assassination of Garfield.

What about the old Ohio justice of the peace who had tied the knot for upwards of 4,000 eloping couples beginning in 1816?

In Parke County, surely several solemnized six ceremonies an 83-year-old fellow managed to accomplish by 1881.

A man living on Horse Creek in California nearly died in 1881 from a rabbit’s bite.

Poor fellow just wanted a pet for his little boy. The attending doctor in disbelief experimented with two captured bunnies and discovered their upper jaws contained a hollow tooth holding poisonous fluid.

The lovely girl awaits her lover’s return, refusing to accept the drowned sailor’s fate.

One, five, 10, 20, 30 years and more pass, and only on her deathbed does she see the young man’s face again, waiting for her death to reunite.

“It is now fashionable,” readers discovered in August 1882, “to send floral offerings to a friend’s funeral bearing the initials ‘S.Y.L,’ meaning ‘See You Later.’”

A boy suffering horribly from hydrophobia found relief from smoking cigars “and each one seems to do him a great deal of good,” the paper reported in 1882.

Simply by switching from eating meat to Grape-Nuts, a fellow plagued by indigestion in 1907 went from 95 to 125 pounds. His wife gained 40 pounds and was now happily fat.

Neither experienced indigestion to speak of.

What about the Frenchman hunting bear in a Vermont swamp in March 1884 whose face was torn by a “crazy sepulchral” nude woman completely covered by black hair, and possessing “a wild, maniacal laugh?”

Hunters likely referenced that tale in embellishing one they’d been developing.

Much earlier readers of the Advertiser learned a pair of sparrows in raising their young consumed an average of 3,360 caterpillars each week, according to “actual observation” in 1849. The U.S. now has roughly 7 million sparrows and skipping the math, I’d say caterpillars are in trouble.

“Wearing pants without suspenders is condemned by enlightened physicians,” McPhetridge & McClelland advertised in August 1873. Cause for condemnation was not provided, but I’ll hazard more than one local doctor was asked about it.

Being a dude was out in late 1884. “The correct young man this winter, in place of the dude, will be stately, intellectual looking, and quietly dressed.” Promenades around the Square may have assumed pompous proportions.

Paul Miner Lizton ______________________________________________________________________

Publisher’s Point of View First Big Snow

Just as everyone was talking about how the snowstorms have been missing us this winter, Mother Nature took note and rectified the situation. Hopefully, all of you weathered the snowstorm without too much trouble and even more importantly, the mail carriers kept their oath and made “the swift completion of their appointed rounds” and delivered your copy of The Republican newspaper to keep you warm over the weekend.

The Field is Set

We are off and running for the 2022 midterm elections. Filing deadline was extended due to the snowstorm last week and the last day of filing did not disappoint.

There are some interesting races in Hendricks County this year that will be worth watching. The biggest attention getter will be the race for Hendricks County Sheriff.

Since Brett Clark can’t run for a third term, there will literally be a new Sheriff in town next year. Unless, of course, former Sheriff Galloway wins. Then we will have a new old Sheriff. Terry Judy, a retired former detective with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, has thrown his hat into the ring. Rounding out the pack is tireless Jack Sadler, currently a captain and division commander with the Sheriff’s office. The Republican newspaper will be speaking with all three Sheriff’s candidates to find out why you should vote for them.

Plainfield Town Council Ward 3 has an almost unprecedented (for Plainfield) 4 candidates for Bill Kirchoff’s seat. Mr. Kirchoff included. Danville has one contested race for Ward 1 between attorney Greg Irby and perennial town council candidate, Dennis Wynn.

Center Township’s longtime Trustee Judy White is stepping down and two candidates are interested in the seat, former Danville Police Chief Bill Wright, and former firefighter Randy Waltz.

Avon and Brownsburg residents must be happy with their leadership as there are no contested races in those towns. Pittsboro is heating up with three Republican candidates and one Democrat candidate running for two At-Large seats. Current Lincoln Township Trustee, Steve Patterson, is being challenged by Mike Rosemeyer and current Washington Township Trustee Don Hodson is being challenged by Ryan Miller. There are a handful of other contested races that we will be covering prior to early voting on April 5, 2022.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Yester~Year

The Republican has published local news weekly since 1847.

We offer this column as a look back at events from our archives and to help connect today’s readers to the people and events in our past.

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of February 11, 1897 Carrie Hunt Latta, a daughter of Dr. Hunt, of Plainfield, is securing laurels in a literary way. Her story entitled, “Elsbeth, the Story of a Little Gray Dove,” in a recent issues of Godey’s was published with her portrait.

A number of sportsman are organizing a pack of hounds to number sixteen and fox chases will be common in the future.

The telephone franchise will be presented to the town board tomorrow night for approval. The name of the company is the Danville Mutual Telephone Co. The Farmers’ Association, of Toll Gate, will sell at public auction, nine miles west of Indianapolis, on the St. Louis Division of the Big Four road Friday, Feb. 26th, about thirty or forty head of horses and mules consisting of several standard-bred horses of such blood as Princeton, Wilkes, Billy C. and Simmons, also draft horses, roadsters and general purpose horses.

Tilden: Theo. Hendrickson says that he heard Charley Patterson shouting and singing down at his home one morning last week. Chas. is all smiles. It is a boy.

Lizton: D.V. Leak, one of our oldest and well known veterans, has had an increase of pension from twelve dollars to twenty-two per month, the back pay amounting to about eight hundred dollars.

The fox chase Friday was not the success anticipated. Some cold trails were struck but no fox was seen.

Hazelwood: Emma Leitzman is canvassing this community for a subscription school to be taught at this place to begin April 5th.

Coatesville: We see debating and literary societies are talked of at other places.

Why can’t we organize one here?

Montclair: Many tons of ice were stored away last week by our warm blooded citizens and the surplus saw dust disappeared from the mill yard. _____ ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO Issue of February 9, 1922 Nine tons of voting machines rest in the court house rotunda. There are twenty machines and they weigh 900 pounds each.

Each machine is fully crated. It is the plan to place these machines in the various precincts so people can become acquainted with using them, as they will have their “workout” at the May primary.

The plan of the Parent-Teacher Association of providing milk for the graded school pupils has been very successful in adding vigor to undernourished bodies.

This amounts to about $12 a week. The organization will in part finance this cost through the sale of silver polish and stain remover through clubs.

Samuel L. Thompson, of Detroit, came, Sunday, for a visit of a week with his brothers and sisters. “Big Sam,” as he is familiarly known is connected with the United States court in Detroit, and is looking remarkably well.

Charley Sing, the Chinese laundryman, who formerly operated a laundry here, was in town, Monday, looking for a room in which to open up again.

Harold Thompson, who has been in the northwest for some months, is at home for a few weeks until the Chautauqua season opens up, when he will go on a circuit.

Mr. William T. Hornaday, a former Hendricks County boy, now in charge of the zoological gardens of New York City, has presented a very valuable book, of which he is the author, to the library. The book is entitled “The American Natural History.”

The book was presented through Mrs. J.L. Clark, who is a cousin of Mr. Hornaday. _______ SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of February 6, 1947 Hubert Huckstep of North Salem is with the Byrd Expedition at the South Pole. Hubert is the son of Mrs. Logan Ferguson of North Salem. The expedition plans to return by the last of February.

The mobile X-ray unit made possible through the County Medical Association, State Board of Health, and Hendricks Tuberculosis Association, with the co-operation of the Parent-Teacher groups in the county, will make its initial visit to the county next Monday. X-rays will be free to all college students and public school students in the 11th and 12th grades and any others 15 years of age or older.

A tournament between the five American Legion basketball teams of the county will begin in the Brownsburg gym, Saturday night, at 8 o’clock. Teams competing will be Lizton, Brownsburg, Pittsboro, Plainfield and Danville.

Hendricks County poultry men and women are invited to attend a “Poultry School” in the assembly room of the court

house, Friday afternoon, Feb. 14.

Five bowling teams have been organized by the W.A.A. girls at Canterbury College.

Mrs. John Woodward, of Danville, won first place in the district public speaking contest sponsored by the Farm Bureau, in Crawfordsville.

The contribution for the March of Dimes drive at the Brownsburg-Avon game, Tuesday night, netted $102.73. _____ FIFTY YEARS AGO Issue of February 10, 1972 Hendricks County was in third place among 20 counties in the state which exceeded the average individual income in 1970.

Paul T. Hardin is working 30 hours a week, helping the Hendricks County Prosecutor, Seth Lewis. Hardin is in his last year of law school at I.U. and will graduate this summer.

Lowell “Buffer” Barrow has served continuously in the Hendricks County Highway Department since Sept. 1, 1944.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Norman R. Malone of Danville spoke on narcotics, drugs, and enforcement at the January meeting of the Danville Conservation Club.

A new, co-operative Career Program for Handicapped Students will be initiated by the Avon, Brownsburg, and Danville community school corporations.

Marybeth McNeff and Jan Gill, both graduates of Danville Community High School with the Class of 1971, made the Dean’s List at Indiana State University.

Schooley Engineering and Surveying Co. formerly located in downtown Indianapolis, has moved to Corottoman Dr., one mile east of Avon.

The Danville Community School Board congratulated Superintendent Henry Cox, Monday night, on his recent selection as president-elect of the State Association of School Superintendents.

Dale Elsbury, Hendricks County Highway Supervisor, reports that his department worked on 123.9 miles of county roads during 1971 _____ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of February 6, 1997 Hendricks Community Hospital was host to a pre-sectional recognition dinner for all 100 Hendricks County varsity girls basketball players and coaches.

Stephen D. Vitosky, an English and Speech teacher at Danville Community High School was recently awarded a Lifetouch Enrichment Grant.

Liz Freeland became the owner of Liz’s Country Kitchen in downtown North Salem, Feb. 1. The restaurant was formerly Christi’s Café.

The medical staff of Hendricks Community Hospital has named Dr. Robert Aiello as Chief of Staff for 1997-98.

For the past 11-12 years, Hendricks Community Hospital has hosted area first graders during its annual “Day at the Hospital.” Due to the snow and ice, some schools were unable to participate, however the attendance reached nearly 1,000.

Rob Roberts was named Superintendent of Public Works. A State Highway employee for 11 years, the 30-year-old Danville resident has been in a supervisory capacity for INDOT for the past eight years.

The first Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper held by members of St. Augustine’s was back in 1947. That year the meal was served in the basement of the Danville Christian Church. _____ TEN YEARS AGO Issue of February 9, 2012 Hendricks Civic Theater announces the opening of their next production, “Wrinkled Reels,” written by HCT playwright Ron Schnitzius.

Leader of the Year, Barat Beal, received the award from last year’s winner, Dr. John Sparzo.

The Danville Public Library’s new digital microfilm reader is here!

Members of St. Augustine Episcopal Church will host their 64th Annua Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Danville Community Middle School has been selected by the Indiana Dept. of Education as one of only two middle schools to pilot the Secondary Literary Teamwork for grades 6-12.

McCloud Nature Park is getting ready for the second annual Maple Sugar Days, the first two weekends in March. Also on the schedule is a fund-raising Pancake Breakfast featuring freshly made McCloud Maple Syrup. ___________

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Court News

Hendricks County Marriage Licenses Issued Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2022 Ashley Marie Freeman, 30, and Andrew Patton, 33.

Krista Lynn Nave, 36, and Eric Lee Madison, 45.

Jason R. Wilson, 42, and Alyssa M. Cook, 31.

Gloria Elizabeth Scoles, 25, and Scott Nicholas Etienne, 26.

Aubrey Dalling, 34, and Jeremy Mahan, 32.

Joshua Michael Such, 38, and Katie Sue Rytlewski, 38.

Nicole Michelle Loomis, 38, and Jordan Micah Sharp, 37.

Michael Dalton Jones, 29, and Adrienne Paige Barton, 28.

Matthew Petro, 40, and Valerie S. Bailey, 35. _____ Cases Filed In Hendricks County Courts Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2022 CIRCUIT COURT Judge Daniel F. Zielinski Criminal Cases Cheryl L. Flowers, Driving While Intoxicated.

Brooke Marie Day, Theft.

Civil Cases Department Stores National Bank v. Jaime Frayer.

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. the following: Timothy Lyons; Melissa Bogie; Torie Jones; Clayton Malicoat.

OneMain Financial Group v. Amy Shortz.

Prestige Financial Services v. Brandon Stephens.

Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Karran Harvey.

TD Bank, USA as Successor in Interest to Target National Bnak v. Rary Rader.

Jefferson Capital Systems v. the following: Thomas Lefter; Timothy Hill.

Capital One Bank v. the following: Larry Morris; Julia Pilamber; Heather Hedges; Esther Losier.

Teachers Credit Union v.

Danielle Underwood.

The Morris Plan Co. of Terre Haute v. Drew Arbuckle.

Accelerated Inventory Management v. Gero Gaba.

RestUp LLC v. Plainfield IL/AL/MC,LLC dba Sugar Grove Senior Living.

Mariner Finance v. Tevares Wright.

In Re: The Petition for Expungement and Sealing of Records of the following: Christopher Stevnes; Frederick Leaf; Heidi Lowry.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Amber Jamison and Adam Lee Jamison.

In Re: The Marriage of Stephanie L. Corbin and Jared D. Corbin. _____ SUPERIOR COURT I Judge Robert W. Freese Civil Cases Ryan Marr v. Natalie Branham.

Balwidner Singh v. Mohit Dhawan.

Westmere HOA v. Edward Joseph Matthews.

The Law Office of Travis Van Winkle v. Nathaniel E. Brooks.

Family Cases In Re: THe Marriage of Shelby Faye Navarrette and Edward ray Navarrette.

Teawana Marcum v. Nicholas Templeton, Protection Order.

In Re: The Marriage of Michelle Strange and Ben Strange.

In Re: The Marriage of Scott Henson and Amanda Henson.

In Re: The Marriage of

Clarence J. Weatherly and Linda A. Weatherly.

In Re: The Marriage of Phyllis J. Bevars and John W. Lunabaugh.

Makayla Pinnick v. Christopher Pinnick, Protection Order.

Probate or Mental Health Cases In Re: The Estate of Lisa A. Rader.

In Re: The Estate of Kathleen E. McDemott.

In Re: The Estate of Norma Musselman.

In Re: The Estate of Phyllis Puckett.

In Re: The Estate of Renee Lafollett.

In Re: The Estate of Stepen Roland Roach.

In Re: The Estate of Roger W. Putty.

In Re: The Estate of Barbara A. Moore.

In Re: The Estate of Clara Dean Cornelius.

In Re: The Estate of Margaret M. Litzelman.

In Re: The Estate of James E. Benning.

In Re: The Guardianship of Hannah White.

In Re: The Guardianship of Chloe Garner. _____

SUPERIOR COURT II Judge Rhett M. Stuard Criminal Cases Kevin Antwan Somerville, Driving While Intoxicated.

David L. Webb, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Matthew Brian Burden, Possession of Cocaine.

Aimee Lynn Rolfes, Theft.

Joel Christopher Davis, Minor Consuming Alcohol.

Joyce R. Stevenson-Pack, Driving While Suspended.

Civil Cases PennyMac Loan Services v. Leslee Ann Uryga, Christopher J. Uryga, Mortgage Foreclosure.

MidFirst Bank v. Gareth Clark, et al, Mortgage Foreclosure.

Receivables Management Partners v. the following: Adam Davis; Tracey Douglas; Daniel Graham.

Eagle Accounts Group v. the following: Emily A. Accacian; Delilah Boggs; Ashely R. Cummins; Gretchen M. Cardwell Lewis; Austin W. Finchum; Edward Jones, Vonetta Jones; Omolola M Lijofi; Brisa Ontiveros; Sheryl Penrod; David E. Sears; Scott A. Stewart.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Omoye Joseph and Olanrewaju Akinwande.

David Alan Holson v. Taylor Sebastian Mayhew, Protection Order.

In Re: The Marriage of Michelle Williams and Stephen K. Williams.

Karina Marie Davison v.

Nichoals Todd Davison, Protection Order.

Megan Marie Barker v.

Warren Douglas Spain, Protection Order. ______ SUPERIOR COURT III Judge Karen M. Love Family Cases Pamela Wolfe-Aolqaitat v.

Bryan Keith Harris, Protection Order.

Tanner Gunning v. Matthe Cuning, Protection Order.

Griffin P. Gunning v. Matthe A. Gunning, Protection Order.

In Re: The Marriage of Olivia Unbe and Justin Unbe.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Gage L. Pugh.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Ljoel Bawi.

In the Matter of the Paterneity of Trislyn Kyire Woods.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Evelynn Grace Cass.

Michael A. Nadalin v. Michael J. Nadalin.

Mile Nadalin v. Michael J. Nadalin. ______ SUPERIOR COURT IV Judge Mark A. Smith Criminal Cases Nathan Allen Brack, Driving While Intoxicated.

The Republican

Brownsburg Station Monitors Weather & Soil Data

Avery Nicole Gould, Unlawful Possession of Prescripton Drug.

Mary L. Robers, Intimidation.

Norrell E. Level, Forgery; Theft.

Civil Cases Assurnace America v.

Yoani Wilson Vanegas; Jose Garcia.

State of Indiana v. Justin C. Bell.

Ioannis Proitsis v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana.

Church Church Hittle + Antrim v. Cindy Franklin.

Mark A. Basham as Personal Representative of the Estate of Dorothy Basham v.

J.V. Cox, Ilonka M. Cox. Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Jessica Edwards and Timothy Allen Edwards. _____ SUPERIOR COURT V Judge Stephenie LeMay-Luken Criminal Cases Brittany Leigh Bond, Battery with Bodily Injury.

Ajmer Singh, Domestic Battery.

Donald Fancis Lippard III, Driving While Suspended.

Trinitree Ann Jeanne West, Theft.

John David Sonntag, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated.

Tony R. Floyd, Violates Protective Order.

Tyler Weston Wood, Driving While Intoxcated.

Rashad Shareef Bryant, Dealing in Cocaine Manufacture; Carrying Handgun without a License.

Wesley R. Pfeifer, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Criag S. Wilbler, Unlawful Possession of Tobacco, e-Liquid or Electronic Cigarett.

Danyelle Maria Morris, Driving While Intoxicated.

Walter Raleigh Rawlings III, Criminal Confinement; Domestic Batter in the presenc of a child.

Leo Lee Reed, Jr., Possession of Methamphetamine.

Robbie D. Charles, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe.

Robert Darrin Demoss Jr., Possession of Methamphetamine.

Timothy Jerome Randle, Domestic Battery in the presence of a child.

Civil Cases Regional Acceptnace Corp v. Jennifer Bryan.

Bureaus Investment Group, Portfolio No. 15 LLC v. Kristel Vick.

Synchrony Bank v. Cindy Hughes.

Mariner Finance LLC v.

Joshua Spencer.

Elements Financial Federal Credit Union v. Yasmin Salazar, Jose Salazar.

PCA Acquistions V, LLC v.

Jeffrey Branham.

Nicolas Financial Inc. f.

Rodney Rhodes.

Peachtree Settlement Funding LLC v. Brandon Bell, Symetra Assigned Benefits Service Co., Symetra Life Insurance Co. Menard Inc. v. Angie Ogoussan.

Austin Lakes North HOA v. James Kelley, Jennifer Lynn Kelley __________

It’s News To Us

Birthday parties, new babies, anniversaries, visits from long-lost cousins -- these are the items that make up the kind of news you only find in the pages of The Republican.

If you have a local news item you’d like to contribute, you can call us at 317-745-2777, send by fax to 317-647-4341, e-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net or drop by the office at 6 East Main in Danville. Our deadline for submitting news items is noon on Monday for Thursday’s edition. ___________

This Indiana Water Balance Network station near Brownsburg includes a weather station and a separate groundwater monitoring well. All data from the 15 IWBN monitoring stations across Indiana feeds into the Indiana Geological and Water Survey’s website at https://igws.indiana.edu/iwbn-dashboard. ____________________________________________________

When residents in 12 Indiana counties want to know how weather is likely to affect their plans, they don’t have to rely on forecasts from weather predictors who might be half a state away. They can check data coming from a nearby monitoring station maintained by the Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS).

The IGWS has installed and maintains 15 of these monitoring stations throughout the state, and hourly data from all of them can be viewed online at https://igws.indiana. edu/iwbn-dashboard.

The stations are in Allen, Delaware, Fayette, Hendricks, Henry, Lake, Marion, Monroe, Morgan and Rush counties.

The Hendricks County station is located near Brownsburg.

The stations were installed as part of the Indiana Water Balance Network (IWBN), which the IGWS initiated in 2012. Each includes equipment to measure and keep track of air temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, soil temperature, precipitation, soil moisture, and groundwater level. In addition, the webpage for each station includes potential evapotranspiration (water leaving land by evaporation and plant transpiration) calculated using the climate data from various sensors.

IGWS research scientists Babak Shabani and Ginger Davis see a lot of potential use for this data—from teaching students about mathematics and environmental data patterns, to predicting flash flooding in vulnerable areas, to alerting farmers about good weather windows for work in fields.

Highway staff can use soil temperature and soil moisture data to decide which pretreatment they should spread on roads and when they should put it down for it to be effective—potentially saving money on road treatment material and overtime. Localized weather data also can help predict if areas are going to get snow, ice, or just rain.

Utility companies have asked Shabani about soil sensors at multiple depths so they can assess risk to pipes that could be damaged by extreme cold.

Weather data also can inform policymakers about where to place renewable energy sources like wind turbines or solar farms. For some of the older stations, more than 10 years of data has been collected on wind patterns and solar radiation.

Public safety and emergency management agencies could benefit from checking this data as well. “Storm watchers all the time are looking for circular patterns in the wind, and we have wind sensors at the stations, so they can monitor that along with significant precipitation which could initiate floods,” Davis said.

One of the most valuable parts of this network is the diversity of sites where stations are collecting data, Davis said. They’ve been placed in all types of soil, in wetlands and in uplands, as far north as Gary and as far south as Jasper.

In addition, all weather monitoring stations are co-located or very close to wells that monitor groundwater so that IGWS personnel can collect data on patterns and the availability of that resource—from how much precipitation falls, to how much soaks into the soil and how much runs off, to how much migrates down to aquifers and how much evaporates, and how those figures vary according to topography, soil type, and other variables. The groundwater data also is fed to the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network.

The IGWS, a research institute of Indiana University, has been Indiana’s geologic data center for 185 years, but less well-known is its research role in water quality and quantity. The Indiana Geological Survey rebranded in 2017 as the Indiana Geological and Water Survey, gaining a responsibility for contributing to the stewardship of the state’s water resources as well as its energy and mineral resources.

As water access becomes an increasing concern across the nation and the world, keeping tabs on localized water cycles in cooperation with state and national monitoring agencies “makes good research, important research that can benefit all people,” Shabani said.

All data from the 15 IWBN monitoring stations across Indiana feeds into the Indiana Geological and Water Survey’s website at https://igws.indiana.edu/iwbn-dashboard.

Written by: Sara Clifford, editor, Indiana Geological and Water Survey and the Indiana Journal of Earth Sciences, scliffo@iu.edu, 812-855-1941

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Hats in the Ring (Continued from Page 1) Township Boards Brown Twp: Dan Dunbar; Kevin G. Rogers Center Twp: Scott Christie; James N. Disney*; Beth Harvey*; Deelynna Oliphan; Patsy Wynn* Clay Twp: Dawn Cline*; Laura Hadley* Eel River Twp: Amie Brooks*; Braun Mendenhall; Steven W. Miller* Franklin Twp: Lora Helmick* Guilford Twp: :LeRoy Dierkes; Daniel L. Kinnamon*; Matt Morris Liberty Twp: Larry E Bruner*; John Leitzman*; James McDermott; Donald Salsman Lincoln Twp: Sean Benham; Emory T. Lencke* Marion Twp: Devon Doub; Jeff Plunkett*; Tim Wright Middle Twp: Lynn T. Love*; Joel R. Starns*; Jason Stumm* Union Twp: Terry L. Bowman*; Nathan Mendenhall*; Ann Wathen Washington Twp: Amanda Babinec*; Tracy Justice; Steven D. Blacketer*; Shane Sommers* Town Councils Avon, Ward 1: Gregory A. Zusan* Avon, Ward 2: Dawn Lowden* Avon, Ward 3: Tim Roberts Brownsburg, Ward 1: Ben Lacey* Brownsburg, Ward 5: Travis Tschaenn * Danville, Ward 1: Greg Irby; Dennis Wynn Danville, Ward 3: Chris Gearld Pittsboro, At-Large: William C. Majeske*; Randy Price; Linda Thompson Plainfield, Ward 2: Lance Angle* Plainfield, Ward 3: Clifton Day; John K. Hardin; Bill Kirchoff*; Tony Perona.

North Salem, Clerk Treasurer: Beth Russell* DEMOCRAT State/National Offices State Representative, Dist. 28: John Futrell; Eric C. Shotwell State Representative, District 25: Maurice Oake Fulller County Offices County Council, District 2: Cheryl Teague-McClendon.

Township Trustees Brown Twp: Bill Zeigert Liberty Twp: Karen Hall-O’Brien.

Washington Twp: Andrew R. Orman; Stan Albaugh Township Boards Brown Twp.: Tracy A berens-Funk; Matthew Jared Craword Washington Twp: Trilby Berry-Tayman; Andrew R. Orman; Melaney Sargent.

Town Councils Pittsboro At-Large Kyle Martin Note: Since they are not designated by political party, School Board candidates will only run in the General Election on Nov. 3, 2022. __________

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Free Valentine’s Learn to Relieve Food Pantry Volunteers Day Movie Stress at BPL Recognized for Work Efforts The Shops at Perry Crossing is partnering with AMC Perry Crossing 18 to host a special showing of the new movie, Marry Me, for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 12.

“It’s such a pleasure to bring this free Valentine’s Day event to the Plainfield community in partnership with AMC Perry Crossing 18,” said marketing coordinator Tiffani Adkins.

“From a red-carpet moment and beautiful red roses for our guests, to photo ops and special goodie bags from our vendors, it is sure to be the perfect movie date night experience for our guests.”

The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with the private showing of Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, starting at 7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a red-carpet entrance and have the opportunity to get their photo taken with instant prints. Red roses will be passed out for everyone, and each guest will receive a Perry Crossing swag bag filled with goodies from retailers like Hot Box, Orange Leaf, Green District Salads, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Indiana Home Realty and more.

The movie event is free and open to the public, but spots are limited. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 27, at noon. Those interested in attending can register via EventBrite. __________ Why can’t somebody give us a list of things that everybody thinks and nobody says, and another list of things that everybody says and nobody thinks?

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

The Brownsburg Public Library will host a program on Natural Stress Relievers: DIY with Essential Oils on Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., in the Murdock Room.

STRESS!! It’s everywhere, but there is something you can do about it.

Did you know stress not only feels terrible mentally and emotionally, but can also affect your physical health?

In this program you will learn how to take yourself from a stressed or anxious state to a calm relaxed state naturally. Cathy will show and help you how to make your own stress reliever in a bottle using essential oils.

Join us in learning how to help yourself relieve stress and feel better. https://bburglibrary.librarymarket.com/events/natural-stress-reliever-diy-essential-oils __________

Senior Center Food Pantry

Hendricks County Senior Services offers a food pantry for Hendricks County seniors, including perishable, nonperishable, and hygiene products.

The food pantry is open by appointment. Please call 317-745-4303 to make an appointment to come to the food pantry.

Hendricks County Senior Services reserves the right to limit the number of visits. Individuals must be 60 years old or older and a resident of Hendricks County, to use the food pantry. Donations are always needed, accepted and appreciated. ___________

PENNI TINCHER

AUSTIN COOPER

The Mill Creek Christian Support Center (aka Clayton Food Pantry), under the direction of Marlene Stagge, recently recognized two volunteers for their outstanding work efforts.

Penni Tincher of Danville was chosen as the 2021 volunteer of the year and Austin Cooper of Clayton was given the title of January 2022 volunteer of the month.

According to Stagge, “These volunteers both go above and beyond the volunteer guidelines. Thanks to both of them for their loyalty and compassion for all of our guests.”

The Mill Creek Christian Support Center (located on State Road 39 in Clayton) is open each Tuesday evening from 5-7 and supplies food to an average of 75 families per week. The pantry is run entirely by a voluntary team, some of whom drive their personal vehicles to collect donations from restaurants, stores, and warehouses. ______________________________________________

It’s News To Us

If you have a local news item to share, our deadline for receiving news items is noon on Monday for inclusion in Thursday’s edition.

You can send your local news items to us by e-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net. Call 317745-2777, send by fax to 317-647-4341. After hours, news items may be slipped in the mail slot in the front door at 6 E. Main, Danville. __________ Don’t judge a man by his opinions, but what his opinions have made of him.

Georg Lichtenberg

HCMG Offer Scholarship

Parents, High School Seniors, those looking for Hendricks County Scholarships, Master Gardeners are here to help you!

Hendricks County Master Gardeners have updated the award to be a $4,000 scholarship awarded over four years. Scholarship application deadline is April 15, 2022.

Application is available from all Hendricks County High School Guidance Counselors and via https:// extension.purde.edu/county/hendricks/4h-youth/index.html.

This is a Ag Scholarship, which includes majors in more than farming.

These majors include Ag in Science, Engineering, Technology, Education, Management and Communication.

It is open to all Hendricks County High School Seniors with a C or higher GPA. Seniors may apply through the on-line site or completing the application following instructions on the form. __________

Medicare Assistance

If you will be turning 65 soon and need help understanding all the confusing information about Medicare benefits and options, volunteer counselors are available to assist you.

SHIP (State Health Insurance Plan) has trained, qualified, and unbiased counselors available at no cost to you. They can answer your questions, help you understand the choices you have, and explain enrollment period deadlines.

They can also assist with other Medicare issues such as financial aid, transitioning from Social Security Disability or HIP to Medicare, and comparing plans during Fall Open Enrollment October 15- December 7 each year.

To make an appointment with a SHIP counselor anytime during the year, please call Hendricks County Senior Services at 317-7454303. __________ If a man write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse-trap, than his neighbor, ‘tho he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Free Program on Butterflies at BPL

Colletta Kosiba, Gold Master Gardener and Indiana Master Naturalist, will present a free program on butterflies and how to attract them on Tuesday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m.

The event will take place at the Brownsburg Public Library.

Often described as “flying flowers,” butterflies are beautiful and interesting creatures. By planting a butterfly garden, with the right kind of plants and flowers that butterflies love to feed on, you can attract butterflies throughout the growing season. Butterfly gardens can be any size - a window box, part of your landscaped yard, or evena wild, untended area on your property.

The program is free please call 317-852-3167 to register. Please wear a mask if attending. __________

Receive Honors at Trine U.

The following local students were natme to the President’s List for the Fall 2021 term at Trine University. To earn President’s List honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.7504.000.

Riley Bennett of Pittsboro Gideon Brubaker of Avon Dane DuBois of Plainfield Taylor Faulkenberg of Plainfield Wesley Gates of Stilesville Laura Graddy of Jamestown Gavin Hettler of Coatesville Allen Jones of Clayton Harrison Jones of Avon Rachel Jones of Plainfield April Sellers of North Salem Reece Soel of Avon Cole Sullivan of Avon Andrea Wright of Coatesville Kinzey Young of Coatesville _____ The following local student were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 term at Trine University. To earn Dean’s List honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.5003.749.

Savannah Brouwer of Plainfield Shirley Harstad of Danville __________

On Dean’s List At U. of Utah

Hannah Truax, of Brownsburg, was named the University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’sList. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Truax’s major is Political Science. __________

Named to Dean’s List at Miami U.

The following local students at Miami University in Ohio ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2021-22 and have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic excellence.

Aaron Hofer of Avon, earning a B.S. in Business in Finance, Accountancy Brynn Hylton of Plainfield, earning a Bachelor of Science in Speech Path & Audiology Sidney Jones of Avon, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Psychology Sarah Loberger of Brownsburg, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology __________

On President’s List At Miami University

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2021-22 have been named to the President’s list recognizing academic excellence. The following local students were among those listed: Andrew Bessler of Avon, is earning a BA Emer Tech Bus & Design in Emerging Tech:Business&Design Amani Freeman of Avon, is earning a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health in Public Health Kendra Stiers of Brownsburg is earning a Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing, Professional Writing Cray Tharp of Danville is earning a B.S. in Engineering in Engineering Management Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. __________

On Aurora U. Dean’s List

The following local students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at Aurora University in Illinois: Catelyn Foy, Avon, majoring in Sport Management.

Arianna Mack, Avon, majoring in Exercise Science.

The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. ___________

Earn Degrees at Trine U.

The following local studnets completed degrees at the end of the Fall 2021 semester at Trine University.

Laynie Mason of Plain Savannah Brouwer of Plainfield Daria Frame of Brownsburg Wesley Gates of Stilesville __________

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North Salem

Local & Social Monday morning: Another week of winter weather. Don’t remember when it has bothered me so.

Guess I’m older, don’t have to get out. Tired of doing inside work, need to get out, mow yard, put weeds, and complain because it’s too hot! No, we’re never satisfied! Am thankful for our weather, whatever it is.

Decided to fix Buddy and Jenny a couple of scrambled eggs. So far they have just looked at them.

Fixed myself a couple pretty good for a change of menu - along with three cups of coffee already.

Two hours later. Dogs still just looking at scrambled eggs. Must not be too hungry! _____ Sympathy to so many families on loss of loved ones.

Marcia Kisner Sowders, funeral re-scheduled for Saturday, February 12, at Porter Funeral Home, North Salem.

Calling 12:30, funeral 2 p.m. Burial, Fairview Cemetery.

Sympathy to Jo Russell land family on the passing of her brother. Last of her immediate family members.

Also sympathy to Gene McCullough on the passing a family member and the Beeson family on their loss.

Jim Oliver family had a family burial Saturday for Jim’s son, Stacey, who passed earlier. Those able to attend were Mel and Flo Oliver, Jim and Teresa Whitt, and Jim and Barb. _____ The young people, and some not too young, have enjoyed the snow. May have vehicles (off-road) like golf carts or such. Lots of friends pulling sleds for all over the snow. Just prayed for all their safety. We older people forget what fun we had sledding down the hills at Hunt farm.

No danger there. Just lots of climbing back uphill.

Special thanks to all our young people (to us) who really take care of our town. They have assumed their roles as caretakers.

Don’t forget to give them a Thank You when you see them. Also a Thank You to all our business people who strive to keep us going. _____ Get well wishes to all.

Didn’t know our famous Terri Soloman, owner of The Garden Gate Gift & Flowers had heart surgery.

Sorry, Terri. Our best wishes for your recovery. Terri makes a big difference to so many for her flowers, gifts, and being there for everyone. Love you, Terri. _____ When weather changes and I’m out running about, you probably won’t recognize me. Probably have gained 50 pounds! Sure hope not. _____ To all our loved ones in

nursing homes and assisted living - thinking of you and miss you - Barbara Porter, Mary Lou Morris, Linda Keeney, Rita Marie Lieske, Mary Martin, Phyllis Booker, Allen Larmer. Thinking of Mary Ann Fleece (may be home - don’t know for sure. Just wanted all to know we care for your and hope you are OK. To Bill Mundy, and Ann, too, get well.

Haven’t heard from Amy Metzger - hope she is OK. To all our family members and others, our prayers are for your safety and health.

Haven’t heard from Billy and Elaine Tyson. Joyce Greene and Kenny doing OK. Missy Raymond from Georgia, all the Heuse family there OK, getting ready to move into home near there.

Thinking of Karen Herman, Bob and Cynthia Clark, Joyce Larmer, Jane Bernhardt, Dianne Neff, Tom and Donna Alexander family, Jim Bryant and Dan Brown, Katherine Burkhart - former North Salem State Bank employee and good friend of may, Steve and Carolyn Clark, now at Danville, Alta Trump at Danville, Riley and Linda Chaney for their food visit, Phyllis Pearcy and Glenn, doing OK, Lanny Campbell, doing OK, has large supply of cats to feed, Sandy Dinsmore, now of Brownsburg, her daughter’s Dickermann family now of Nebraska, Libby Crouch Sauer and family always here for our events, Rachel Collier, sister of the Whitakers, Nonie Delp, Sandy Hardin. Hope Debbie Moreland doing OK following surgery, Becky Graham and granddaughter Kiley Graham, John and Dixie Harnishfeger...and all. __________

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The Republican Page A-5 Learn Sustainable Small Farm Living Workshop on Avoiding Fraud

The Brownsburg Public Library will host, “Fraud Alert!” on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6:00-7:45 p.m., in the Murdock Room Don’t become a victim of fraud! This workshop provides information on how to recognize a fraudulent letter, phone call, or e-mail. Attendees will learn how to handle these types of contacts, where to report fraud attempts, and what to do if someone falls for a scam.

The best way to prevent becoming a victim of fraud is to recognize it the moment it appears. Presented

by Jan Dorsey from Hendricks County Senior Services.

Please call 317-7454303 to register. Masks are highly recommended. __________

Homemakers Offer Grants for Teachers

The Hendricks County Homemakers are aware that many times teachers must sacrifice and use their own resources and funds to supplement their classrooms. They have decided to help by offering a $100 grant to qualified applicants in Hendricks County.

All applicants must be submitted by the 15th of each month and will be awarded at the discretion of the grant committee.

Forms may be downloaded at: https://extension. purdue.edu/news/county/ hendricks/2021/HHS/Hendricks-County-Homemakers.html?image.

Applications can be mailed to: HCEH Grant Committee, PO Box 7, Danville, IN 46122 Applications can also be submitted electronically to pitts15@purdue.edu.

For more information, call the Extension Office at 317-745-9260. __________

HSO Forming Volunteer Guild

If you have a local news item to contribute to The Republican, you can call 317-745-2777, send it by e-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net or drop by the office at 6 East Main in Danville and deliver it in person.

Deadline for submitting news items is noon on Monday. ____________________

The Hendricks Symphony is in the process of forming a volunteer and usher guild. Volunteer opportunities include set up and tear down of performance venues, taking tickets on performance days, and serving as an usher to seat patrons.

If you are interested in volunteering for the HSO, please contact Brenda Coley at bacoley44@yahoo. com or visit www.hendrickssymphony.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application. __________

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The US Post Office only forwards newspapers for 60 days Give us a call at 317-745-2777 or email to therepublican@sbcglobal.net and we will change your address with the next issue of The Republican.

Whether it’s a temporary or permanent move, let us know so we can go with you!

A compact tract of land managed intensively can sustain a family and yield marketable products. Porter Farms just west of Danville demonstrates how it can be done.

Small in scale, Porter Farms has vegetable gardens, raised growing beds, a high tunnel greenhouse, and it produces berries.

The family-owned operation established in 2019 also raises meat chickens and sheep, and has honeybees.

Awarded a three-year Clean Water Indiana grant to help fund conservation practices and educational workshops, the farm partners with the Indiana Farmer Veteran Coalition, Blue Yonder Organic Farm outside North Salem, and the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District.

The enterprise was developed as a veterans’ training farm to show them how to farm using conservation practices.

Porter Farms hosts free workshops open to everyone every second Thursday from April through September. Plan now for April 14’s program dealing with cover crop termination, mulching and raised bed gardening.

Later topics: rotational grazing livestock, plant disease and management, rain garden pollinator habitat, landscaping with native plants, and livestock husbandry.

Contact the SWCD at (317) 745-2555, ext. 3, for more information. _____________________________________________________________________

Extension Homemakers Host Make A Difference Day

Many hands make light work. That’s the idea behind the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers’ semi-annual Make a Difference Day. Twice a year, members of the Hendricks County Extenion Homemakers Clubs get together to work on one or more projects. Sponsored by the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers, but open to everyone, the next Make A Difference Day is February 15, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Hendricks County 4-H Conference Center at the Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main, Danville.

You don’t have to sew to participate - there are jobs for everyone. Projects include making more fleece blankets and bags for Riley Hospital and a quilt top to make into a quilt for the homeless. There will also be washcloths and ribbon to make into hygiene kits.

Bring a dish and we will have lunch together. If you want to come and crochet or knit there might be someone who would

like to learn how.

Here is a list of things you might want to bring or donate: sewing machine, pins, scissors, cutting board and cutting wheel; kid-friendly fleece material (machine washed in unscented detergent and no softener); kid-friendly 100% cotton fabric (washed in unscented detergent and no softener).

For more information about Purdue Extention Hendricks County, visit extension. purdue.edu or call the Extension Office at 317-745-9260.

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By Jackie Horn

Ya just gotta love Indiana weather!

As I write this, the sun is sparkling on my snow-covered backyard, and the temperature is a balmy 6 degrees.

(It was 3 degrees when I got up this morning.) Hard to believe only four days ago, John and I were hiking at Brown County State Park, it was sunny and 64 degrees. Since then we’ve experienced rain, sleet, ice, snow, more snow, wind, and now frigid cold. I count it a blessing (or a miracle) to have had such a lovely day for the first of February.

John and I like to hike Brown County because it offers the challenge of steep hills, a few water crossings, and it’s less than an hour away from home. We have our favorite trails but we thought we’d try something different this time.

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Just An Observation

By Janet Beam

Valentines Oh, the angst of being a third-grader on Valentine’s Day! When I was in grade school (now known as elementary school according to my grandson), we were told to bring in a shoebox or a paper bag about a week before Valentine’s day so we could try our artistic little hands at decorating.

What a decision! How big of a shoebox, how big of a paper bag? What if there was writing on the bag? That wouldn’t do!

We all somehow managed to get the right receptacle to our class and the fun began. These boxes or bags just had to be works of art. Everyone wanted theirs to stand out so no one would forget to put a valentine in it. That was another worry! What if you didn’t get very many valentines?

What if no one liked you enough to give you a valentine?

These were all major concerns.

And then there was the actual job of finding a package of valentines at the store. You couldn’t leave this task to your Mom without guidance. What is she bought really lame valentines? What if there were not any special ones in there for those “special” friends?

So, of course, you had to be included in this very important task of buying the package of valentines.

Then, there was all the time spent sorting your valentines according to those in your class and signing them.

Any old valentine would do for those who were not necessarily your close friends. But those other kids just had to have the right valentine. And if there was a special boy in your 3rd grade heart, it was even harder to get just right.

Then came the big day. We all trudged to school with our bag of cards; everyone put their painstakingly decorated boxes/bags out and everyone went about the task of passing out their carefully chosen cards.

The moment of truth arrived. We all got to dig into our valentine boxes/bags while having cookies and milk.

We were safe for another year. Everyone’s container was appropriately full of cards from each classmate (including the “special” one). No one was excluded! Everyone was happy!

Just an observation. ______________________________________________

A Note From Bee

Pulling out the park map, John and I perused the offerings. Trail #9, is a 3-mile loop trail beginning at Taylor Ridge Campground. It serves as a connector to Trail #11 which goes to Ogle Lake. If we went all the way to the lake, we were looking at about a six-mile round trip, a little more than we wanted to bite off this day. Three miles sounded just right.

At the far end of the Taylor Ridge Campground, we parked a site. There is no designated parking area for Trail #9. Since no one was camping, there was plenty of space to leave a vehicle. I don’t know if the area is popular with campers making parking a problem at other times of the year.

Even though the temperature was spring-like, it is still winter. There were no blooming wildflowers or green trees. John thought it would be interesting to photograph in sepia or black and white. The wide trail follows what looks like an old roadbed before splitting. We turned left and immediately began a steep descent on a narrow winding path. While not muddy, there were places where the leaf litter and thawing wet places made a slippery step or two. We reached the bottom of the ravine where a small creek runs through the valley. The trail follows the creek for a way then ascends the hillside. Back on top, the path joins back with the wider track. It wasn’t long, we passed the Vollmer/Trail #11 trailhead to Ogle Lake. We continued on Trail #9.

Along the way, we spotted an area with a number of trees covered in holes.

As we were standing there taking pictures, a pileated woodpecker stopped by for a snack. Sorry, that shot didn’t turn out. We returned to the car logging just under three miles.

The adventure wasn’t thrilling. The views weren’t spectacular. There were no long vistas. The hike did get our heart rates up and our jackets off. We took a few photos. We want to come again in spring and go to the lake via Vollmer Trail.

All in all, it was a warm, sunny, very pleasant day outdoors in February...and pleasant days outdoors in February are a rare treat. ______________________________________________

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I am beginning to see signs saying, “sign up to play ball.” One of the things that we enjoyed most was when our daughters were growing up was Girls Softball. I am talking about 50 years ago. At that time, girls were eligible to play when they were 8 years old. Aimee must have played the first year or two after softball started in Brownsburg. The fields were very primitive compared to today. There were not even bleachers to sit on. We had to bring lawn chairs.

The concession stand was some kind of trailer. The menu was limited to hot dogs, candy and soft drinks.

Five years later our younger daughter Leigh Anne started playing. By this time there were a lot more fields and a good sized concession stand. We had to take turns working in the concession stand. I have to admit I hated it when a small kid came up with a handful of change and wanted to know what it would buy. I would go through what it would buy and often times the kid would change his/her mind and we would have to start all over again.

Some of the coaches got very competitive about the games. You pretty well knew the coach’s daughter would be the pitcher. Leigh Anne’s best coach was Dan Ruse. He was very fair and super good to his girls. Leigh Anne was a very good player says her mother. She played shortstop and could bat right or left handed. In addition to a great coach we had good kids and parents. We had so much fun with these people.

Proud daddy Jim had a t-shirt made that said “That’s my kid.” This came about because Leigh Anne made an especially good play and Jim stood up and shouted, “That’s my kid.”

Bee Jones ______________________________________________

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Letters To The Editor To Whom It May Concern: If you Google the history of book banning, the results are alarming. We don’t ever find countries without heinous histories of extreme dictatorship, ethnic cleansing and democide (genocide and mass murder). The terrifying reality is, the United States falls into this history, right alongside history villains like those witnessed in Nazi Germany (May 1933 mass book ban and burn), China’s Mao Zedong, Islamic fundamentalists in Egypt, Iranian dictators who wanted to remove all Kurdish language and culture, and Serbian nationalist forces who sought to wipe clean the Muslim presence in any and all aspects of their country, including its history.

The point, never throughout the hallows of history, does the banning of books happen by the good side. Rather, such drastic measures align with the views of extremists who seek to oppress knowledge, who seek to cleanse cultures from existence, who seek to further marginalize and oppress and scare those who don’t acclimate and succumb to their oppression. This is not only a slap in the face of our overworked, underpaid, and highly competent teaching staff. This is not only an insult to our beloved librarians. This is not only governmental overreach, by literally highlighting a distrust of our parenting abilities. It’s also a form of governance that seeks to silence diverse groups.

This sets a dangerous precedence, and anyone who cares about our freedom should be concerned and oppose this action. Anyone who doesn’t want our beloved country to align with the views of other oppressive extremist regimes like 1930s Germany, should be concerned and oppose this action. America is better than this. Our servicemen and women didn’t serve so extremists could limit our freedom.

This is unamerican. Speak out against HB1134 and the politicians who support it.

A concerned parent, wife to disabled veteran, and mother to an airman, Shannon Walsh ______________________________________________

Weekly Recipes

From Hendricks County Extension Homemakers Clubs In 2022 The Republican is introducing a new feature: weekly recipes from members of Hendricks County Extension Homemakers Clubs. Each month members of one of the clubs will submit a favorite recipe for our readers to try.

For February, the Chat ‘N Do Homemakers Club will share some of their family favorites. This club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Cooking and sewing skills are not required to be a Hendricks County Homemaker, just a spirit of helping others and being together. (Laughing good, too!)

SKILLET PASTA Submitted by Rosie Lenihan Brown together: 1# hamburger ¾ c. chopped onion ½ c. chopped green pepper 1 glove garlic - minced or smashed When browned, add - 4 cups of water ½# pasta - if spaghetti, break into 2-3 pieces Cook 5-6 minutes, until pasta softening Add1 can (14-16 oz) diced tomatoes ¾ c. ketchup Cook for 10-12 minutes until all combined. ______________________________________________

A Squirrel About Town

By Archy

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Archy marked the first sizable snowfall of the season by paying a visit to the office and curling up in the afghan on the rocking chair.

“Always enjoy watching humans shift into winter,” he chuckled. “They always act like it’s a surprise, no matter how many years they’ve lived here. And then they start talking about how this is nothing like the Blizzard of (name a year, any year).”

I started thinking of the “big snows” I remembered, and how much I enjoyed them, despite the problems they caused. No heat, no electricity, frozen water pipes. The water line from the house to the milk house at the barn would freeze up every winter and wouldn’t thaw until it was corn planting time.

“It’s a challenge to squirrels, too,” he said, “but it has its beauty. And its own sounds.”

Archy was right. The traffic reduces down to the song of the snow plow, a scraping, then a thump, then back to scraping. The whine of the snow blower. The scratch of the shovel.

“And don’t forget the how the snow sparkles in the sunlight,” the squirrel added. “Winter can take your breath away in many ways. ______________________________________________ In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone Christina Rosetti

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For Outdoors, Choose Your Wood Wisely

By Colletta Kosiba Hendricks County Master Gardener

Choose Wisely When you build with wood outdoors, whether it is a fence, porch, or patio posts, if wood is in contact with the soil, it must be decay-resistant. Rot caused by moisture and decay-producing organisms will destroy your project.

Understanding Decay Resistance Woods from different tree species vary greatly in their resistance to decay. Trees fight off microorganisms that consider them food. As a defense, some trees have evolved complex chemical compounds--the industry term is extractives--that protect the wood against decay.

Unfortunately, the most resistant woods are not widely available. Hardly anybody raises black locust as a timber crop, and some sawmills hate to mill it, because it might will dull the saw blades For many species of wood today, the only way to get highly resistant, old-growth wood is to salvage it from

structures that are being torn down or from rivers and lakes where it sank a century ago. (Underwater, where there is very little oxygen, wood lasts for decades, or even centuries, with little decay.)

Teak wood is naturally waterproof, has natural oiliness that can withstand wet conditions very well.

When freshly milled, the surface of teak feels very waxy.

Why is it that some piecTEAK WOOD es of redwood will last very well on an outdoor deck, while others have a much shorter life? There are two reasons. First, the sapwood (wood closest to the bark) of most trees, , offers very little decay resistance. If a piece of lumber has sapwood, it won’t last as long outdoors Treated wood - ordinary lumber such as fir, pressure impregnated with preservatives - is starting to take the place of redwood. It’s cheaper, stronger and so rot-proof that it can be used for foundations. The treatment leaves it a sickly green. but you can color it with a redwood stain, making it look like the real thing.

Choices for Outdoor Wood 1.- Buy wood that’s naturally resistant because of its resin content.

2.- Wood that’s been treated with chemical preservatives, 3. - Put a preservative on the wood For fences and decking, the USDA’s FPL recommends treating the lumber with a clear, low-toxicity preservative, such as copper naphthenate or IPBC, then coating the wood with an exterior-grade, water-based finish such as paint or opaque stain. This finish forms a film that sheds water but allows water vapor to escape. Soak the wood rather than brushing for maximum protection.

Still, don’t expect wood you treat yourself to last as long as pressure-treated lumber.

Do your research and shop carefully.

Alternatively, you can avoid wood altogether, choosing instead one of the new recycled-plastic or wood-plastic composite products on the market.

A Wood man is hard to find.

Critical Race History in Danville The recent article about the Bucktown neighborhood of Danville caused a reader to want to know more about the Black residents of Danville in the post-Civil War era and if they were welcomed, did they prosper, become leaders, and have the opportunity to prosper and pass their success on to their children.

In the following series, we will tell the stories of some of the families whose names never got in the history books, but should have.

JOHN LEE The Republican, April 20, 1916: “John Lee died Thursday after a decline in health covering many months. The cause of death was Bright’s disease. The funeral was Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder E.W. Thomas, interment being in the South cemetery.

John Lee was a notable character. Born in slavery in Virginia, he ran away to the Union army in company with George Johnson and the late Henry Bennett. They reached freedom at Washington where they were given employment in building the fortifications protecting the nation’s capital. He attended night school and was able to read when the war was over. He then came to Indiana and soon proved himself to be an honest, industrious citizen.”

John W. Lee and his friends arrived in Danville in the mid-1870’s. Records show his marriage to Eliza Talbot Mendenhall, a widow with a young daughter, Zella, on January 1, 1875. In addition, John and Eliza Lee were the parents of Bessie, Ulysses Abraham, Robert, Emma, Frank, Lola, John Milton and Fred.

Lee worked for Leander Campbell, an early lawyer in Danville, doing odd jobs. He saved enough money to purchase ground in Bucktown, and by 1900 had five acres on at the northwest corner of Lincoln and Walnut streets, where he raised produce to sell.

His daughter, Bessie Lee, was the first Black to graduate from Danville High School in 1893. Two of her brothers also graduated from DHS: Frank in 1907, and John Milton in 1910.

The Republican, May 25, 1893: “With eleven members, the class of ’93 is the fourteenth to receive diplomas from our school. Miss Bessie Lee, a colored lady, and the first to graduate from the school, spoke on “What Constitutes a State.”

She enrolled at the Indiana State Normal (now Indiana State University) in 1895 and 1895. In 1896 she secured a teaching job in Georgetown, Kentucky. In the fall, she had expected to get another teaching contract, but failing that, she found employment in Cincinnati as a servant. She died in November 1898, from lung fever, at the age of 23.

Neither a borrower nor a lender be...

William Shakespeare

John Milton Lee was born September 7, 1890.

After graduating from Danville high school, he enrolled in Indiana University and completed three years of pre-medical work before moving to Pennsylvania in 1914. While at I.U., he was one of the founders of Kappa Alpha Nu (later Kappa Alpha Psi), the first Black fraternity.

He transferred to the University of Philadelphia JOHN MILTON LEE in 1914 and was a student at Temple University in 1915, but had to leave after his father’s death to help support his mother.

Lee enlisted in the US Army in 1917 and was a non-commissioned officer assigned to Battery F, 349th Field Artillery Regiment, 167th Field Artillery Brigade of the 92nd Division The Division organized at Fort Dix (New Jersey) in November 1917. The Field Artillery component was the first Negro Artillery Regiment in the history of the military. Lee served overseas as a First Class Sergeant and Gunner. His battery had the unique distinction of having been the first Battery of Negro Artillerymen ever to open fire upon an enemy. Lee was said to have fired the first shot. He was also an associate editor of Modern Artillerymen, the official record of Battery F. He returned to the Philadelphia area, where he ran a successful catering business. After his mother’s home in Danville was destroyed by fire, he had her and his brother, Fred, move to Philadelphia.

John Milton Lee helped organize the Fairview Golf Club, the first Negro Golf Club in Pennsylvania, and was editor of The Golfer, the club’s monthly publication.

In 1922, he helped charter the Philadelphia Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni.

John Milton Lee died January 3, 1958. He was cremated and his remains placed at the International Headquarters of the fraternity in Philadelphia.

At his death, John W. Lee was survived by four sons and a daughter. His obituary in The Republican was written by the editor, Julian D. Hogate, who had known Lee for most of his life: “Those who survive of a bunch of boys that lived in the east end of town will recall many incidents of John Lee and his uniform kindness and patience,” Hogate wrote.

“Four of his children graduated from Danville high school and Mr. Lee assisted one to take work in the State university. He had a vision of what could be done and he wished to help. Nor more could be said of any man than could be said of John Lee - he lived up to every opportunity and did all he could.”

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John W. Lee was buried in Danville’s South Cemetery.

In 1881, he had saved enough money to purchase a lot in the cemetery for his family, with six burial sites. His infant son, Robert E. and young daughter, Emma are likely buried there, but no gravestones were ever put up on John Lee’s lot. ______________________________________________

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Renee is the Youth Services Manager at the Danville-Center Township Public Library. She is a former classroom teacher, reading specialist, and school librarian. She’s a mom of two, wife, and one-half of the blog Raising Real Readers. You can connect with her @raisingreal on Twitter and @RaisingRealReaders on Instagram and Facebook. She is proud to call Danville home. ______________________________________________

Spaces, Places, and All the Right Faces: Three Things to Signal Bedtime When I was young, I knew it was bedtime when my mom sat down on the couch in her bathrobe, book (or five) beside her. The lamp on the table was on, no distractions around us (unless you count the occasional yell from the basement, where my dad could be found watching a game).

My sister and I would be in our pajamas, teeth already brushed, ready to complete the last step (and favorite!) in our daily routine, our nightly read aloud time with Mom. While this might sound idyllic (minus the swear words from the basement), there’s a huge reason why I associate our nightly reading routine with love. It was calm. It was predictable and enjoyable.

Fast forward to my own parenting years. While calm isn’t always the first word I would describe when I think of our evenings, I do try to cultivate it so my kids are ready to wind down, read, and sleep well.

Spaces: When the kids were young, we always read on the couch before bed. To keep it a distraction-free zone, the TV was turned off, phone was stowed away, and clutter minimized. This step is important because it signals to your kids that reading is not only important, but the day is done. Research shows that habits before bed, such as reading, send signals to your brain that sleep is coming. And while that pile of mail on the coffee table or folded laundry on the couch might not distract your kids from reading, it might do just that for you. Your kids will notice if you’re distracted. So, push those bills to the kitchen counter and move the laundry to your bedroom.In that same way, have the kids put away video game controllers, toys, and snacks.

Make the space you read a distraction-free zone for both you and your kids.

Places: Do your kids have a “normal” seat in the car?

At the table? Pew at church? Remove opportunities for conflict and additional distraction by having set reading places for your kids. Maybe one is always on your left or one would rather stand and hold a fidget. If you have more than one child, you can also consider individual reading times with each one in their bed. Regardless of what works best for your kids, remove opportunities for conflict (“Dad, he sat next to you last time!”) before you begin.

Also, think about what phase of bedtime routine you want prior to reading. Teeth brushed? Favorite stuffed animals already in bed? Pajamas on? Lights dimmed? Shoot for consistency in having your kids in place around the same time each night. While your kids might whine to stay up later, kids really do like consistency. I still remember my own childhood bedtime.

Now that my kids are older, one still likes to read on the couch, while the other prefers to read in bed. One still loves a pile of picture books to browse in between chapter books, the other prefers to read books in series. Regardless, the routine is the same. Chromebooks charged, teeth brushed, jammies on, ready to read.

All the Right Faces: News flash! Reading picture books is meant to be fun! That means reading with expression, making faces that match the character’s emotion, and including your kids in on those funny, repeated parts.

Not only are you upping the entertainment factor, you’re teaching your kids a whole lot about fluency, vocabulary, and aiding in comprehension. In other words, if the story is read aloud in a way that conveys the author’s intention, the more the story will make sense. Sometimes this means reading with silly voices, making sad faces, or creating sound effects. It means rereading favorite or funny or confusing parts, in the same way you’d rewatch a favorite movie or YouTube video. Would you read Green Eggs and Ham differently than a nonfiction book on dinosaurs? You bet!

The more relaxed you are, the more your kids will cherish this time of day. Rather than dreading bedtime, why not put these steps together over time to create better sleep habits, building vocabulary and background knowledge while creating bonds. Whether you’re looking to start a nightly bedtime routine or ready for a redo, just think about spaces, places, and all the right faces. ______________________________________________

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Avon Hosts Job Fair: Connects Employers with Potential Employees

By Melissa Gibson

During a time of labor shortages and businesses suffering due to everything from financial hardship to the COVID virus ravaging staff, leaders in the Town of Avon recognized a problem and are working to find a solution while supporting their local businesses.

Jared Wade, Communications Director at Town of Avon. ________________________

Karen Utley, Community Engagement Director for Washington Township ________________________

“We’ll have 2024 employers; everything from small local businesses like Downtown Comics to large businesses like Harlan Bakeries planning to be there,” said Jared Wade, Communication Director for the Town of Avon.

“From the Town’s perspective, we work very closely with businesses in the town.

It’s been an interesting past year or two because it’s really become an employees market.”

As seen at both local and national levels, employees are walking away from their jobs in record numbers in search of higher pay, more benefits or increased flexibility. They are exploring

different career paths and opportunities at an unprecedented rate. Businesses in Avon are hoping to connect with those that will be a good fit.

“We want to be there to help and encourage our businesses and our community,” Wade said. “We want to see them growing and thriving; not only to support those businesses but it brings more people to Avon.”

In this supportive spirit, some organizations are attending to share resources with the community, such as the Washington Township Avon Public Library.

The library offers training courses, online and in-person resources and much more for job seekers.

“There are opportunities for a wide age range as well,” said Utley. “All the way from 15-year old’s to grown adults. Anyone can benefit from the event.”

In the past year or two, Avon has seen tremendous growth with the welcoming of Costco, Rural King, Coopers Hawk, Nothing

Bundt Cakes and several other businesses. According to Wade, the community will see Smokey Bones return. Raising Caine and Zaxby’s are also on the horizon.

“If this goes well, it might be an opportunity to do it annually,” Wade said.

“I would encourage anyone to come and start these conversations. For high school students; you might not be looking for something right now, but it’s still a great experience. Come find out what employers are looking for in a resume, talk to them, have a conversation.

It’s a great opportunity for adults as well due to the wide variety of opportunities as these employers look to fill some spaces.”

The Greater Avon Job Fair will require masks for all employers and potential employees in accordance with the Avon Community School Corporation current policy. There are still some spots for employers interested in setting up a booth.

Contact the Avon Chamber of Commerce at info@ avonchamber.gov for more information.

The QR code from the Greater Avon Job Fair flyer will give the community an updated list of participating employers.

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Exhibit On African-American Children’s Literature at Avon

The Avon-Washington Township Library will host a traveling Panel Exhibition, “Telling A People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature,” March 13 - April 9, 2022.

The exhibit was made possible thanks to a generA Sweet Smell of Roses by ous grant from the Martha Angela Johnson and illustrated Holden Jennings Founda- by Eric Velasquez is among books featured in the exhbit. tion in Cleveland, Ohio, the ________________________ Miami University Art Museum of Oxford, Ohio is pleased to circulate the content of the original, groundbreaking 2018 exhibition The exhibition was designed primarily for use in elementary schools, public libraries and other educational institutions. Until the 1960s, and mostly the 1970s, African-American children rarely saw themselves depicted in children’s books from the perspective of African-American authors and illustrators. “Telling A People’s Story” is a celebration of the power of illustrated children’s books that showcases their story.

The Avon-Washington Township Library is located at 498 Avon Ave. ______________________________________________

2022 Plainfield Co-Allliance Book Sale Dates Scholarships The Friends of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library have announced their 2022 book sale dates: February 23-27 May 11-15 July 27-31 October 5-9 December 7-11 Be sure to mark your calendars so you won’t miss theise wonderful opportunities to get lots of books and support the library! The book sales will be at the Plainfield Public Library, 1120 Stafford Rd., Plainfield. Visit www. plainfieldlibrary.net for more information. __________

Hendricks County Women Connect; Supporting Women in Business

Continuing 14 years of tradition, Co-Alliance Cooperative will open the Co-Alliance Scholarship program to the class of 2022 offering thirty $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue an agricultural degree in college.

Applicants will be decided on several factors such as academic performance, leadership experience, involvement in agriculture in their local community, volunteerism and extra curriculars, and a short statement regarding their future career in the agricultural field.

Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a member of Co-Alliance Cooperative. More information, as well as the application packet, can be found on the Co-Alliance website.

The application deadline is March 1, 2022. __________

Dementia Friends

The Women of Hendricks County Bank and Trust snap a photo at Plainfield’s Level Two Inc. for the Jan. Women Connect event. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson A little over a year ago, the four Hendricks County Chambers of Commerce began working on a program to help women network with each other and learn more about business.

“The Chambers work really well together,” said Kelly DiBenedetto, Executive Director of the Danville Chamber of Commerce. “None of us had a women’s networking group and we wanted to not only offer this to our individual towns, but as a whole within Hendricks County. We wanted something after hours, informal and really get people connected.”

Carrie Hanni with Kemper CPA Group LLP, collaborated with the chambers to sponsor and provide a speaker at each event. The Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company also got behind the event as a sponsor.

DiBenedetto said she and the other chamber directors decided to host an event each quarter with each chamber rotating as host.

“Last year, we hosted at the Blanton House and there were many that said they hadn’t been there before. It’s a great way to highlight areas within our town. Next time, we are hosting at the Danville Royal Theater,” DiBenedetto said.

Any woman can join, they do not have to be a member of the chamber and registration is just $10 per event.

Each event typically includes hors d’oeuvres, provided by a caterer that is also a chamber member, a bar, tables and seating areas so women can move throughout the room and share with each other.

“We have a speaker that shares a women in business topic for about 15 minutes and then the women drop their business cards in a bowl, we draw a few of them out and they can give their elevator speech,” DiBenedetto said.

At the last meeting, women learned more about the elevator speech; how to introduce yourself and share what you do in 30 seconds or less. Not only does the practice help define what business leaders want to share with others, but it helps them connect quickly and find those common qualities where they may be able to help each other.

Are you caring for a loved one who has dementia? Do you know of family or friends who have dementia? How do you tell the difference between general aging and signs of dementia? How can you better assist both the person with dementia and their caregivers?

These and other topics are presented during the 90-minute Dementia Friends Workshops. Encourage friends and family to join you in attending one of these informative workshops and gain valuable insight in providing care and support to our dementia friends. For more information, contact Helee at 317745-4303.

Brownsburg to Install Utility Payment Kiosk

The Town of Brownsburg will be installing a 24/7 utility billing kiosk at Town Hall in an ongoing effort to provide residents with convenience and accessibility.

With a simple click, the kiosk will offer detailed instructions in English or Spanish.

The kiosk will be available 24/7. Utility billing customers can look up their account balances and make payments by cash; check; credit card ($2.95 convenience fee charged by third party processor) “We recognize that residents have varying work, school, and family schedules, and not all have easy access to make online payments,” said Town Council President Travis Tschaenn.

“This significant upgrade allows us to provide a more modern, easy payment approach to meet our customer’s needs.”

“The payment kiosk will save time and resources for our Utility Billing Department while also providing customer service improvements,” said Clerk-Treasurer Ann Hathaway. “With this kiosk, we estimate an annual savings of $50,000 or more.”

The kiosk will be installed on the east side of Brownsburg Town Hall on Adams St. in early March, replacing the drive-through window and the drop box.

For your convenience, during construction, a temporary drop box will be placed on Adams St. In addition to the kiosk, customers can take advantage of other free bill payment options, including mail and automatic payments. Learn more at brownsburg.org/236/utility-billing-department. ___________

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious, hot meal to homebound residents of Hendricks County. Meals are delivered by a team of more than 120 volunteers.

In addition to providing nutritious meals the organization provides a wellness check, complimentary pet food and human connection.

If you are interested in volunteering, visit website, HCMealsonWheels.org, for the steps to get started.

For as little as two hours a month Meals on Wheels volunteers can make a huge difference.

If you would like more information about becoming a client or volunteer, you can visit their website or call Renee Harlor at 317745-3469.________

For each event with the Women Connect program, a different Chamber selects the location, giving the business leaders a chance to check out facilities in their county that may be new to them. This event took place at Blanton House in Danville. ____________________________________________________

The average event welcomes 50-75 women, which may come as a surprise to some. Not all of the women own their own business, but they all have an interest in connecting with others in a business-like environment – something that years ago, might have been unique or unusual.

“I think our stereotype is looking at a male owning a business and that’s really not the case anymore,” DiBenedetto said. “We have some really strong, female business leaders in our community today. You can look around the Danville square and see what we have available; full of young, powerful businesswomen. Even within businesses like North Salem State Bank and Hendricks County Bank, it’s not unusual to see women taking executive roles.”

The next Hendricks County Women Connect meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m., April 27 at the Royal Theatre in Danville. Like your local Chamber page for more information on upcoming events. ______________________________________________

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Sheltering Wings to Promote Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

The Youth Council or Teens That Talk is an organization whose members are high school students across the county. Learn more about The Youth Council in next week’s Republican Newspaper. _______________________________________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and brings to light some of the different ways abuse can occur in a teen relationship.

It’s not like it used to be – boy meets girl, boy asks girl to the movies, they go and he drops her off on the front porch before curfew.

Today, teen relationships are full of social media, texting, peer influence, having your information seemingly spread over the entire school overnight and more.

Melissa Echerd, Prevention and Education Officer with Sheltering Wings knows all too well the changes in dating over the decades and works with young people to educate and inspire healthy relationships.

Melissa Echerd, Prevention and Education Officer at Sheltering Wings _____________________________

“We know that one out of every three teens will experience abuse in high school or college. That’s physical, emotional or sexual,” said Echerd. “We also know 86 percent of teens would rather talk to a trusted friend than an adult if they are having issues in a relationship and 33 percent of teens who are abused never tell anyone at all.”

Dine Out or Fly In

Suzy Freeman of Danville sent in this snow day picture of birds enjoying a fly-in dining facility. ______________________________________________

Enter DHPA Historic Preservation Photo Contest

Get out your cameras and head for your favorite historic destination.

The annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest, sponsored by the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA), is underway.

The subject of entry photos must be in Indiana, be at least 50 years old, and be something that was designed/ built by people. It can be a building that’s been restored to perfection or one that needs some love. The idea is to show the value of historic preservation. Photos of exclusively natural elements are not eligible.

The complete rules and guidelines and the required entry form are at: on.IN.gov/preservation-month .

The photos should be JPEG files (less than 10MB).

Each photo and the required entry form should be emailed to aborland@dnr.IN.gov as attachments. Photographers can submit up to three photos, but can submit only one photo and entry form per respective email.

Follow the DNR Instagram account (@Indianadnr) May 1-7, when the DHPA will be doing a takeover for a week and featuring selected photos and contest winners.

The contest deadline is Friday, April 1. ______________________________________________

Echerd works with each high school in the county, sharing information in health classes about healthy relationships, how they can support each other and starting the conversation about teen dating violence.

Throughout the month, high schools in the county will have additional access to resources as well as special events to pull teens in for fun, yet educational, opportunities.

“The schools will have various activities like making announcements throughout the month, a Respect Week or what we call a Pinky Promise or pledge to be a part of a healthy relationship. We’re hosting an event at SkyZone in Plainfield on Feb. 23 called Hop for Hope.

There will be a dodgeball tournament and we’ll use that as a platform to share

with teens about healthy relationships,” Echerd said.

Echerd works with the Youth Council, an organization dedicated to supporting and educating teens.

The group consists of students in every high school across the county and those in the Youth Council will be spearheading the unique opportunities at school throughout the month.

On February 28, a webinar will be held through Sheltering Wings for parents of teenagers, helping them navigate their loved ones through the dating scene, how technology is used in those relationships and equipping parents with how to handle red flags or concerns.

“I think our first inclination of abuse is in the physical form. We can see that evidence and that’s what we’re told abuse is, but in the teenage world, we need to be looking for obsessive amounts of texting, someone needing all of your time and attention, making belittling remarks about your appearance or intelligence and deciding who your boyfriend or girlfriend can or can’t be friends with,” Echerd said.

In fact, 52 percent of teens who have experienced digital abuse will go on to experience physical abuse at some point in their relationships.

“So many of those red flags are tolerated, because they don’t leave a physical mark,” Echerd said. “We should be concerned when someone insists you share your password or phone location with them, pressures you for photos or insists on sharing social media accounts and things like that.”

What often starts out as jealously and possessiveness in teen dating can quickly cross the line into controlling.

At the annual Hop for Hope event, teenagers learn about healthy relationships and have some fun along the way. ____________________________________________________

“Another thing that parents or caregivers often do, is not take the relationship seriously. We might think that because they are young, they lack the ability to understand love. It’s true, this is a learning phase for them, but they are certainly capable of love and it’s our job as adults to give them tools they need to navigate,” Echerd said.

In the upcoming webinar, parents can expect to learn more about the avenue’s teens are taking in relationships and how to start a conversation, helping them understand what a healthy relationship looks like.

Whether we’re aware of it or not, much of the teenage relationship is connected to what they’ve seen on social media, their peers, books, movies and other influences. Echerd said these influences create expectations and when they aren’t met, many people in a relationship try to push the other person or change them and that leads to control.

What to do if parents expect abuse is happening will be discussed as well as encouraging parents to

take these relationships seriously and believe a young person when they voice a concern.

Echerd said teenagers are great at identifying good qualities in a relationship such as loyalty, trust and respect, but they often have a skewed version of what those actions look like.

For example, teens (and adults for that matter) make the mistake of seeing a controlling comment or action as love, when in fact, it’s a manipulative action.

These conversations can start as early as preschool, in an age-appropriate way in order to build upon and educate young people about the process of building a healthy relationship.

To get started, visit www.shelteringwings.org on the Teen Dating Violence Month (TDV) section of the website and learn more about how to begin a conversation about relationships with preschoolers through high school students. Visitors can also register for the parent webinar at this location and find the conversation starters available to help guide adults.

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Oh, To Be in Ellis Park When the Sledding Hill and Snowflakes Are In Bloom

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Rovering Reporter Enjoys Covering Snow Holly-day

At times those coming down met up with those on the return trip to the top of the hill. ______________________________________________ In snow, the swinging bridge at Ellis Park shows the foot traffic left by those adventurous enough to come out on the first wintery day in 2022.

The bare treelimbs and the suspension cables made scene that would have made Ansel Adams set up his camera for a composition in black and white

Holly, The Great Dane of Danville and The Republican’s rovering reporter covered the benefits of the recent snowfall by taking a walk in Blanton Woods. Here, she’s recalling Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” as she prepares to choose a path. ______________________________________________

Bundled against the snow, there were numerous candidates for “King of the Hill.” ______________________________________________ Even Playscape wore a frosty coat of snow.

The real action was taking place on the sledding hill, on the west side of the park, where sleds of all makes and models were in use by the young (and a few young at heart). For the weekend, at least, Ellis Park was truly turned into a Winter Wonderland. __________

O’er the snow we go - in wood, plastic, and inflatable sleds. ______________________________________________

Holly demonstrated her skills at winter sports, such as the snow frisbee fetch. ______________________________________________

Senior Center Lunch Program

The Hendricks County Senior Center, located at 1201 Sycamore Lane in Danville, provides a wide variety of daily recreational, wellness, social and educational activities.

Lunch is served Monday-Friday, at noon. Donations are accepted. The Center partners with Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) to provide the meals. CICOA’s paperwork must be completed upon your first visit.

The lunch is prepared by Hendricks Regional Health Hospital. To make a lunch reservation, call by 11 a.m. the day before at 317-9105356. Please call as soon as possible if you have to cancel lunch reservations. ___________

Returning home, Holly reflects on the advantages of the great indoors. ______________________________________________

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Danville Merchant Chatter Radiant Skin Danville February Specials!

-Lash Lift & Tint $85 -Brow Lamination $60 -Intense Anti-Aging Facial $110 -Valentine Gift Card Special: from February 7-12 purchase a $100 gift card and get a free skincare gift Call (317) 563-3055, visit www.radiantskinindy. com, or stop in at 68 S Jefferson St, Danville. _____ Danville Dips Come try two new flavors, Brookie Dough Blast and carrot cake. _____ Locker Room Sporting Goods Hello to all, we are having Ladies Night Out February 17, 2022. Time is 5-8. We will be having 50% off select merchandise.

58 West Main Street Danville, IN 46122 PHONE:(317)745-6393 _____ Forget-Me-Nots Sweet Saturday is February 12th. Sweet in-store savings and sweet treats.

Long Stem Chocolate Roses while supplies last. _____ Gallery On The Square Celebrate Sweet Saturday, February 12th with us.

Red Hearts indicate artist’s discounts. Sweet treats and register to win a $50 Gift Certificate with qualifying purchase. _____ THE SHE SHED SWEET SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, OPEN 10-3 FOR YOUR VALENTINE NEEDS ALMOST EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF!!!! __________ __________

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If you have a local news item you would like to contribute, you can call call 317-745-2777, send by fax to 317-647-4341, or send an e-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net. Deadline is noon on Monday. ___________

Genealogy Nuts Meetings are Rescheduled

The February 14 Danville Library Genealogy Nuts meeting has been cancelled due to the continuing COVID red code for Hendricks County.

“Countdown to 1950 Federal Population Census” presented by Cindy Rutledge will be presented on Monday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Danville Public Library program room.

The 1950 Census will be released April 1, 2022.

This program will describe who the census covered, what information will be available, where it will be available, and how it will help in family research.

The program on “Timelines Can Focus Your Research” by Rose Ann Sigborn will be rescheduled for April 11. A genealogy timeline is a visual aid that shows an ancestor’s birth and death, as well as any major events such as marriage, the birth of children and emigration.

Local and world events such as weather and wars can also be featured on the timeline.

This program will demonstrate how to create a timeline and the ways it will help focus your research. __________

Lunch at the Legion Post

American Legion Post 118, 856 S. SR 39, Danville, offers a daily lunch menu, open to the public.

Monday - Italian Beef sandwich w/fries.

Tuesday - Chicken Parmesan on spaghetti w/garlic bread.

Wednesday - Breaded or grilled tenderloin w/fries.

Thursday - Beef or Turkey Manhattan w/mashed potatoes & gravy and corn.

Friday - Ham & beans and corn bread. __________

Crime Tip Line The Danville Police Department offers an Anonymous Crime-Tip Line, at 317-745-3001. This line should NOT be used for emergencies or situations where you’re requesting immediate assistance. FOR EMERGENCIES, dial 911. __________

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Danville Danville Girls Host Sectional Tournament

Cheryl Chochran Photography The Danville girls team take on the roles of cheerleaders and enthuiastic fans during the game against Crawfordsville. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By David Winters With the boys’ basketball program falling victim to inclement weather that caused a game to be cancelled and losing another game on Saturday to accommodate the delayed start of the girl’s sectional tournament for the same reason, the Danville Girls basketball team got all of the basketball attention from the locals. It is playoff time for high school basketball and fans in the Hoosier state cannot get enough.

Danville finished the regular season strong, winning five of their final six and finishing with a 16-6 record. They had the momentum they needed to get them ready for the post-season.

Game one of the tournament for the Warriors was met with a pretty good crowd ready to see what this team could do as they pursue the coveted Sectional Championship trophy. The Warriors set the tone very early and put on a display of team ball as seven players got into the scoring column in the first quarter alone. Consistency is what is needed to succeed at playoff time and the Warriors met that goal as they scored 21 points in both the first and second quarters, continuing with the balanced scoring attack.

Monrovia was simply outmatched at every level in this game and were only able to muster two points in the first and third quarter’s but managed to squeeze out 10 in the second. Danville had a commanding half time lead of 4212.

Coach May clearly took the foot off the gas in the second half but continued to control the pace of the game, winning the second by only a 12-8 score. The final in this game was 54-20 and the Warriors were headed to a matchup the next night against Crawfordsville.

Game two of the tournament for Danville brought much of the same for them. They had handily defeated the Athenians of Crawfordsville during the regular season and were the favorite coming into this game. They consistent offense continued in this game as they finished 19, 18, and 19 points in the first three quarters, respectively.

Once again, the Warriors were too much for Crawfordsville and they won this one very easily by the final score of 67-29.

Leading the Warriors in the first game was Isabelle Wooten with 14 points. Cameryn Rector led the Warriors in game two with 18 points followed by Kooper Stone with adding 14.

Next up for Danville was a match up with the Tri-West Bruins on Tuesday, February 8, which concluded after the deadline for this week’s edition.

Cheryl Cochran Phtography Coach May goes over the plays for the next quarter. ____________________________________________________

Cheryl Cochran Phtography Kooper Stone helped keepe the ball our of Monrovia’s hands, leading to the final score of 67-29

Registration for 2022 Danville Pee Wee League Baseball

Registration for the 2022 Season of Danville Pee Wee Baseball is now open and available through February 28, 2022. Pee Wee Baseball is for boys and girls ages 4, 5, 5 & 7. The player needs to be 4 years old by the time games start, around the first of May and should not have turned 8 years old by August 1, 2022. All games and practices are held at Ellis Park in Danville.

Registration fee is $50; however we will work with any family’s budget with the goal of having kids learning and enjoying baseball.

There are two options for registering your child for the upcoming season: Option 1: Go to www.danvillepeewee.com. Registration may be completed by credit card (pay now) or check (pay later).

Option 2: If you would like an “in person” registration to have a chance to ask questions or talk about the League, you can register at the Mayberry Café on Wednesday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration may be completed with check or cash at this event.

For questions, please contact Brent Pope at 317-7455899 or brentpope75@gmail.com. Danville Pee Wee League looks forward to seeing YOU in 2022!

The Lady Warrior seventh grade basketball “A” team defeated Avon North 29-19. Scoring for Danville were Moriah Armstrong nine points, two rebounds and three steals; Grace Deaton eight points, one steal, one assist; Casey Hummel seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals; Averi Watson two points, one rebound, two steals; Mya Wynn two points and one steal; Maddie Newman one point and one rebound; and Taylor Hillman two rebounds.

The eighth grade Lady Warrior basketball “A” team lost to Avon North 29-32. Ava Walls led the Warriors with 11 points and eight rebounds; Cassie Thompson nine points and three steals, Maddy Wethington eight points and two assists, and Malina Ane one point and seven rebounds. ______________________________________________

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Obituaries

(M o r e O b i t u a r i e s MARCIA BETH KISNER SOWDERS, 90, of North Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 2, 1931, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Carl and Mable (Williams) Kisner.

She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) in 1989, and siblings, Gene and David Kisner.

Marcia is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Jan and Rick McDowell of Evansville, Indiana, and Kathy and David May of Williamsport, Indiana. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind sisters-inlaw: Tinie Kisner and Joan Kisner; and a cousin, Arlene Sparks.

Funeral Services have been rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Porter & Hunt Funeral Home and Crematory, 6 South California Street, in North Salem.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services.

Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in North Salem.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. ________________________

JAMES BALEY SMOTHERMAN, 83, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at IU Health West Hospital, Avon, surrounded by the children that loved and cared for him so deeply.

He was born on February 14, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Dewey Nelson and Mary Zena (Mize) Smotherman. Affectionately known as JB, he set onions, delivered newspapers, and caddied at Indianapolis Country Club during his early years. After graduating from Washington High School in 1956, JB became a U. S. Air Force veteran and a sales specialist for 39 years at Western Electric and AT&T. He was a very loving and devoted husband, dad, and grandpa, teaching all of us life lessons of separating our “needs” from our “wants”, paving the way for success, and putting others before himself.

Survivors include his children, Pam (Gaylan) Yates of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jerry (Stacy) Smotherman of Greenwood, James (Stephanie) Smotherman of Greenwood; grandchildren, Cooper (Nicole) Yates, Katie (Adam) Doerr, Carson (Tess) Yates, Sydney, Abbey, Bryce Smotherman, Tyler Smotherman; great granddaughter, Emerson Yates; and sister, Lexie Nolan of Plainfield.

His parents and siblings, Vera Collins, Denny Smotherman and Linda Daglish, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, with visitation from 1 p.m. until the service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 50 E 91st St Ste 100 Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. ________________________

Our Obituary Policy The Republican does not charge for publishing obituaries (including photographs) in its newspaper.

This is a service to the residents and former residents of Hendricks County, who are to be remembered for the contributions to their communities.

RITA MARIE RINGWOOD, 96, of Plainfield, passed away on February 1, 2022.

She was on of seven children born on February 24, 1925 in Kearney, N.J. to the late William and Gertrude Gould.

She was an administrative assistant for various companies over the years. Rita was married for 38 years to Christopher Ringwood, who retired from the United States Navy.

She never missed a Plainfield High School basketball game in all the years her sonin- law was the head coach.

Rita loved going to her grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, geneology and was an avid reader. Rita coached volleyball and kickball for St. Christopher Catholic Church for many years. She even won the kickball city championship through the catholic school system.

Rita was a charter member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and later attended St. Susanna Catholic Church in Plainfield.

A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her daughters, Penny Tandy (Michael Mendenhall), Kris (Dana) Greene and Lori Dimond; son, Brian (Becky) Ringwood; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. ________________________ JoANN MARIE (Turcotte) SCHLOMER, 77, passed away January 31, 2022, in Avon.

She was born December 18, 1944, in Harvey, N.D. to Omer and Doris (Steffen) Turcotte.

On November 4, 1966, she married Delvin C Schlomer in Moses Lake, Wash. After marrying they lived in Moses Lake, Wash.; Mobridge, S.D.; Clinton, Ind.; Jasonville, Ind.; Terre Haute, Ind. and most recently Plainfield, Ind..

JoAnn was a member of the Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church in Terre Haute for over 35 years, as well as Living Christ Living Church in Plainfield. She was also a member of Tri-Kappa.

Professionally, JoAnn was a librarian and cafeteria manager at Shakamak High School, Jasonville, Ind. and previously had an in-home daycare.

JoAnn is survived by her sisters Carol (Jerry) Hart of Moses Lake, Wash., Linda (Keith) McNeely who are traveling missionaries, Beverly (Larry) Hastings of Ephrata, Wash., Laura Turcotte of Farmingham, Mass., and Alice (Neil) Brooks of Moses Lake, Wash.; brothers Don (Carla) Turcotte of Moses Lake, Wash., John (Linda) Turcotte of Moses Lake, Wash., and Richard (Nakiea) Turcotte of Wichita Falls, Tex.; sons Gary (Kathy) Schlomer and Cody (Kim) Schlomer; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer and Doris Turcotte, sister Janice Foltz, brother Larry Turcotte, and granddaughter Rylee Thurman.

A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, in Terre Haute. A private burial will take place at West Ridge Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. ________________________ PHYLLIS M. TRANBARGER, 85, Coatesville, passed away on February 4, 2022. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Danville.

Survivors include son, Ken (Jean-Marie) Tranbarger; daughters, Debbie (Richard) Hunter and Terry (Barry Owen) Bowman; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, February 11, from 9-11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, Danville. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. at West Newton Cemetery, 6701 Milton St., Indianapolis.

Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________

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RANDALL C. McROBERTS, 69, of Brownsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, February 4, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 14, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Charles David and Marilyn Margaret (Schulz) McRoberts.

Randy was a 1971 graduate of Danville High School and a 1975 graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana where he served in ROTC for two years. He also attended Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo. Randy married the love of his life, Carol Rhine, on July 24, 1976. He was employed at Eli Lilly as an Analytical Chemist and was a member of Westside Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis.

Randy had a deep life-long love of learning and was interested in many different things.

He loved studying his Bible, photography, cooking, Formula One Racing, astronomy, music, and he was always on the cutting edge of technology. Most of all, Randy loved his family and doing things for them.

Those left to cherish Randy’s memory include his loving wife of 45 years, Carol McRoberts; his son, Craig McRoberts, of St. Louis, MO; his mother, Marilyn McRoberts of Bradenton, FL, two sisters, Yvonne (Jeff) Chastain of Ingalls and Marla (Asghar) Samadifard of Zionsville; a brother, Darrell McRoberts of Bradenton, FL, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Charles David McRoberts and by a daughter, Hannah Suzanne McRoberts in 1977.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the Westside Church of the Nazarene, 8610 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, with Pastor Dave Thornhill officiating.

Burial will follow in Danville South Cemetery in Danville, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be offered to the MDS Foundation at www.mds-foundation. org. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www. sprolesfamilycares.com.

The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Randall C. McRoberts. proles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Randall C. McRoberts. ___________________________________________________ ROSALIND JOAN BUCHANAN passed away at Palm Harbor, Florida, on January 31, 2022, two weeks after celebrating her 93rd birthday.

She was born in Rockwell City, Iowa, on January 17, 1929.

After growing up in Chicago, she later moved to Indianapolis where she met and married the love of her life, Raymond L. Buchanan. Joan and Ray lived on a farm near Clayton, where they raised their son, Morris. Joan was active in the Clayton Presbyterian Church, the Order of Eastern Star, was a Cub Scout den mother and especially loved and enjoyed being with family members and friends. Unusual for the time, in 1962 Joan embarked on a career with L.S. Ayres & Co as a beautician in the downtown Indianapolis beauty salon. Within a year, her enthusiasm and dedication propelled her to Salon Manager. Over the next 30 years Joan built a remarkable career, eventually retiring as Vice President of Beauty Operations for the multi-state L.S.Ayres/Macy’s Stores.

A highlight of her career with the Ayres family occurred after 25 years when her husband, Raymond, told her he had plans to join some of his associates and their wives for a business dinner at a hotel in Indianapolis and that he wanted her to attend with him. She reluctantly agreed. Upon their arrival at the hotel, she almost fainted when she saw the auditorium full of her fellow store executives, salon managers, and employees that had gathered to honor her and who erupted in singing a happy 25th anniversary song.

In retirement she and her husband became snowbirds and split their time between homes in Indianapolis and Palm Harbor, Florida.

Joan was preceded in death by her father George T. Klonaris, her mother Mildred D. Klonaris Kiefer, and sisters Rebecca Caito, Carolyn Pullman, and Vivian Watson Hill.

She is survived by her husband. Raymond Buchanan, her son Morris (Ronda) Buchanan, grandchildren James, Susan, and Katherine, and by sister Patricia Kiefer Clearwater, brothers Michael Kiefer and John Kiefer, and by many nieces and nephews.

There will be no public service with internment to be at Maple Hill cemetery in Plainfield, Indiana, with services by Hampton, Gentry Funeral Home. ___________________________________________________ DAVID LEONARD SHAFER, 79, Avon, passed away on January 31, 2022, surrounded by family after battling Muscular Dystrophy and Myasthenia Gravis for most of the last half of his life.

David was born to Alice Lucille and Fred Robert Shafer in Indianapolis. After high school, David enlisted in the Navy and served for 2 years on the aircraft carrier, U.S. Princeton, but returned to his beloved farmland after receiving his Honorable Discharge.

He met his wife Claudette (Finley) in California when he was stationed in Long Beach.

Early in his career, David worked multiple jobs then began working at Allison Transmission, completing an apprenticeship as a machine repairman, later becoming a skilled trades supervisor. He finished his career at Dixie Chopper doing research and development.

He most loved working in his barn and wood shops and enjoyed mowing his fields and church property with his Dixie Chopper mower. He was a 50 year member of the Freemasons and served on his local cemetery board.

David was best known for his silly sense of humor, and the sweetest way he loved his family. David had a special place in his heart for his tiny, faithful dog, Laila. They were inseparable.

He is survived by his wife, Claudette Shafer, children, Mandy Smyth (Danny), Melissa Teal (Scott) and John Shafer; granddaughters, Abigail Bruce (Jake), Sydney Carillo (John), Allison Fortenberry (Caleb) and Reilly Teal, and his prized great grandsons, Levi Bruce and Graham Fortenberry.

David was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lucille.

Services were February 6, 2022. Arrangements, Conkle Funeral Homes - Avon Chapel. Memorical contributions: Belleville Bible Church, c/o John Parsons, 5675 S CR 200 E., Clayton IN 46118. ___________________________________________________

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This is a service to the residents and former residents who are to be remembered for the contributions to their communities.

JOHN CURTIS “JUNIOR” CARSON, JR., 69, formerly of Zionsville, passed peacefully at his daughter’s home in Plainfield on February 1, 2022.

He was born August 7, 1952 in Indianapolis, to John (Jack) and Barbara Harmon Carson who preceded him in death. Junior is also preceded in death by his brother Larry Carson; and step-son John Michael.

He graduated from Zionsville High School in 1973.

He was married to Jessica Bohannon Carson in 1974 and had two children, Jason and Jayme. He later married Linda Mitchell Carson in 1994, and gained stepchildren Phillip, Delbert, Charlie, Dallas and Brenda.

Junior’s entire career centered around owning Carson Trucking Company until ten years ago, when he passed the Company to his son, Jason. In the off season for construction, Junior drove a wrecker for Plough’s Wrecker Service in Brownsburg, the most memorable time being during the blizzard of 1978.

After retiring, Junior and Linda moved to Somerset, Ky., where he was able to concentrate on woodworking and gardening. The annual trip to the Talladega race with his family was the highlight of his year.

He is survived by children Jason Carson and Jayme (Billy) Carson-Betz, Phillip (Tammy), Delbert (Frances), Charlie (Ginger) and Dallas Mitchell, and Brenda (Tony) Fish. Siblings Chuck (Peggy), Bill (Barb), Harry (Karen), Dennis (Judy), Sue Carson and Brenda Nichols; 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

A celebration of his life will take place at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, on Friday, February 11, 2022. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with the service immediately following. ________________________ HENRY J. Van De VOORDE, Jr., 58, passed away on February 3, 2022, at home, with his wife by his side.

Henry was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 10, 1963 to the Henry J. Van De Voorde, Sr. and Georgella Davis. Henry graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1982.

While working at his father’s company at Sun Windows in Indianapolis, Henry met Nannette and they quickly fell in love, getting engaged just a month later and marrying one year later on August 31, 1991.

Henry was a drag racing enthusiast and proud of his many accomplishments, including winning the coveted Wally, NHRA’s most prestigious trophy, at Lyons Raceway Park in 2010.

Henry also enjoyed riding his Harley and was proud to support our troops as an Auxiliary and Riders member of the VFW Post 1111 and son of the American Legion Post 103 in Mooresville, Indiana.

Survivors include his wife, Nannette; daughters, Victoria Irene Van De Voorde and Elizabeth Lanea Van De Voorde; his future sons-in-law Collin Eugene Richardson and Connor Harrison Kennedy; his mother, Georgella Davis, sister; Annette Davis; niece, Valerie Correll; and half-brother, Daniel Van De Voorde.

He is preceded in death by by his father, Henry J. Van De Voorde, Sr. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022 at Jones Family Mortuary, at 10 a.m.

Services will be Saturday, February 12, in the Funeral Home. ________________________

JAMES E. FREED, 92, of Brownsburg, passed away February 5, 2022. He had been a land surveyor with Clyde Williams Associates for 28 years and was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was a member of Ben Davis Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie Freed; children Jim Freed (wife Karen), Cathy Querry (husband Mike), and Tom Freed (wife Daven); stepchildren Jeff Worman (wife Lorrie), Jim Worman (wife Patti), and Nick Worman (wife Jennifer); 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday February 10 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 2 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at West Ridge Park Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Ben Davis Christian Church, 701 S. High School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 or at www.bdcc.org ________________________ WALTER BRUCE BLANDpassed away February 7, 2022. He was born November 02, 1932 in Oaktown, Indiana to Walter Lee Bland and Emma Lucille Steimel.

Bruce had 37 years of teaching and administrative experience. He served Avon Schools for 27 years also teaching at Newton, Illinois, was a principal in Tell City and Talma High School. Since coming to Avon he served as a Business Teacher,a Guidance Counselor and Guidance Director, Junior High Principal and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. Bruce attained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Indiana State University. After retiring from education Bruce loved working and spending time on the golf course whenever he could.

Bruce is survived by his wife Linda Bland. Also surviving are his children Ellen Syphers, Mike (Jenny) Bland, Peggy Bland, Andrea (Brad) Wilson and Cindy McKibbin.

Bruce loved his grandchildren Adam (Kate) Bland, Rachel (James) Stocking, Abby Bland (Dakoyta Hutchison), Ashley (Tanner) Robinson, Steven Wilson,and Kelsey Wilson.

Recently he was blessed to become a great grandfather to Olivia and Allison Stocking.

There will be a celebration of life on Thursday February 10, at Conkle Funeral Home in Avon. Friends and family may come from 4-8 p.m. to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Avon High School Golf team. Please send donations to Avon High School attn: Athletics and in the memo state for the golf team in memory of Bruce Bland. ________________________ TODD D WOLFORD, 56, of Brownsburg, passed away February 1, 2022, at home.

Todd was born in Jackson, Mich., on April 2, 1965, to Bernadine (Maitlen) and Max L Wolford, who preceded him in death. Todd also has a sister, Beth Byrum, from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Todd graduated from Jay County High School in Portland, Ind. in 1983. He attended Purdue University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In 1998, Todd earned his Professional Engineering license.

Todd married his high school sweetheart and best friend Loreen (Grady) Wolford on August 20, 1988.

Todd spent several years in the automotive industry for Subaru Isuzu in Lafayette. He also spent part of his work career at Alcoha HC industries in Crawfordsville, and then at Dana Corp. in Danville.

In 2005, at the encouragement of family and friends, Todd started Home Changers Home Improvement.

Todd and Loreen have two daughters, Haley and Mallory Wolford, both of Brownsburg.

Funeral services were Tuesday, February 8, at New Hope Christian Church, Whitestown.

Graveside services were at Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Ind..

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RONALD RAY McDOWELL, M.D. was taken into the loving arms of Christ Jesus, his Savior on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Dr. McDowell was born on March 6, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents were Charles Raymond McDowell and Rosemary June (Campbell) McDowell from Arcola and Chesterville, Illinois respectively.

He attended Indianapolis Public School #51 (James Russell Lowell) through the eighth grade. Dr. McDowell was selected to play trumpet in the Indianapolis Public School All-City Symphony. He participated in football, basketball, and track. He was crossing guard Captain.

He graduated from Danville High School in 1966 as Salutatorian. The family had relocated to Danville in 1962 because of his father’s employment for the New York/Penn Central Railroad.

He was class Treasurer, Band Captain, and President of the Latin and Science clubs. He won multiple awards for solo trumpet, and band music competitions. He frequently helped in the worship services and MYF at Danville, United Methodist Church.

In June 1970 Doctor McDowell graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He was fortunate to play first trumpet in the Purdue University Marching Band for Professor Al Wright, and marched in the 1967 Rose Bowl Parade and Game. Dr. McDowell graduated from Indiana School of Medicine earning a Doctor of Medicine Degree in February 1974. He was a Life-Time Member of both the Purdue University and Indiana University Alumni Associations.

He moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in early 1974 for a Family Practice Residency at Bayfront Medical Center. After becoming Board Certified in Family Practice he had a solo private Family Practice for eight years. Dr. McDowell relocated to The Hobe Sound and Jupiter Florida area. He helped open five Ambulatory Care Facilities for Martin Memorial Hospital. He then helped open the new Fast Track facility of the Emergency Department in Munroe Regional Hospital in Ocala, Florida. He then similarly helped open the new Fast Track facility in Lakeland Regional Emergency Department, Lakeland, Florida.

After moving to Orlando in 1990, Dr. McDowell provided medical care in Ambulatory Care Facilities in Lake Buena Vista, Florida owned by Orlando Health and later Centra Care owned

by Florida Hospital. At different times he was on the Medical Staff at both hospitals. For a brief time he was Medical Director for the Wellness Center at the Darden Corporate office and the Reedy Creek Fire Rescue Services.

In January 2001, Dr. McDowell and his wife, Lisa, opened Windermere Family Practice and enjoyed treating and becoming friends with thousands of great Orlando residents. In 2014 the medical practice was sold to Physicians Associates (Orlando Health). He retired in July 2014.

Dr. McDowell was fortunate to be raised in a strong Christian family by loving parents. He was raised a Methodist but after relocating to Orlando, he became a member of First Baptist Orlando where he was privileged to know a great number of the church members and staff, both as friends and patients, including Dr. David Uth and family. He loved playing golf, especially with Brother Jim Henry and his wife, Jeanette. He also enjoyed boating, and traveling to Key West.

Dr. McDowell is survived by his wife, Lisa Lloyd McDowell, and four children Matthew Ray (Land O’Lakes, FL), Melinda Anne (Steamboat Springs, CO), Ryan Christopher (Key Biscayne, FL), and Jennifer Leigh (North Bay Village, FL); Siblings, Richard (Jan) McDowell (Evansville, IN) and Renda (Roger) Riggs (Danville, IN). He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren.

The service was in the Henry Chapel of First Baptist Church of Orlando on January 31, 2022. Interment followed the service at Dr. Phillips Cemetery, Orlando.

The family requests that any donations should be made to First Baptist Church of Orlando. ___________________________________________________ MARILYN L. BULLOCK, 84, Indianapolis, passed away on February 7, 2022.

She owned and operated Marilyn’s Towing with her husband William A. Bullock for many years.

Marilyn was also a Brownsburg Police and Fire Dispatcher. She was a member of El-Bethel Baptist Church in Indianapolis.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband William Bullock and daughter Karen Hayes.

Survivors include her children Kurt (Denise) Miller, Kevin (Libby) Miller, Elaine (Byron) Blankenship; brothers Larry Cloud and Donald Cloud; 12 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, February 17, at Matthews Mortuary Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 1 p.m. Burial will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery. ________________________

BERNICE SMITH HUFFORD, 103, Perry, Florida, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022.

She was a talented seamstress and owned and operated Bernice’s Fabric Shop in Brownsburg for 26 years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alton Smith, in 1982 and second husband, Walter Hufford, in 1992.

Survivors include her son Robert (Nancy) Smith; daughter Donna (Lawrence) Kelley; 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Monday, February 14, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at noon. Burial will be in Brownsburg Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Connection Pointe Christian Church or favorite charity. ________________________

DAN OWEN, SR., 81, of Plainfield, passed away on February 8, 2022. He was born on August 13, 1940 in McConnell, Ill. to the late Everette and Ethel Owen.

Dan held several jobs over the years starting as a truck driver for Tasty Bread in his younger years. He spent the majority of his career as a sales representative for SK Hand Tools. Dan finish his career off working as a correctional officer for the Plainfield Correctional Facility.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time. Dan loved spending time with his family and his German shepherd.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Miller; brother, David Owen; sister, Anita Wilder.

Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Owen; children, Tracey (Brent) Thornburgh and Dan Owen Jr.; brother, Don Owen; sister, Carol Clark; 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. ___________________________________________________

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LEROY MOYER, age 76, of Fishers, Ind., passed away on January 29, 2022 in his residence surrounded by family.

He was born on October 22, 1945 in Valley View, Pa.. to the late Clyde Moyer and Dorothy Carl. Lee received his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and his master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Moyer, whom he married on October 23, 2004 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. after the passing of his first wife, Meriam Moyer, in 2002.

He was a 7th grade social studies teacher for 32 years at William Henry Middle School and Central Middle School, both in Dover, Delaware, where he gained lifelong friends, and was so proud of the accomplishments of his many favorite students. He always said “I never got out of the 7th grade”; one of his countless bad “dad” jokes that he enjoyed telling us over and over again.

Lee enjoyed nothing more than watching Philadelphia and Penn State sports. He was always generous and became a “professional online shopper” after he retired - those who knew him well often received unannounced packages just because he thought of them.

Services will be held at a later date at Torbert Funeral Home in Dover, Delaware. Burial will take place in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Dover, Delaware.

Survivors include: his wife Sharon Robison Moyer. Daughters: Shoshannah (Mike) Gabbert, Jenica (Will) Stroock, Petra (Keith) Betterton. Stepdaughters: Melissa (Cameron) Gray and Melinda (Chris) Rito. Sisters: Rose (Willis) Morgan, Donna Schwartz and Cindy (Eric) Bernd. Grandchildren: Meriam, Lillianna and Ella Stroock, Emelia, Terra and Selene Gabbert, Jordan and Jesse Gray, Victoria (Travis) Reynolds, Angelina Rito, Tyler Wise, Julia Rito, Olivia Rito and Benjamin Rito.

Elmo, his very large Chow mix who passed away in 2004; Zoey, his sweet cat who passed away in November 2021, and his remaining devil cat, Nikki, who will live forever.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions in Leroy’s memory to: Congregation B’nai Jacob, Phoenixville, Pa.: https://www.congbj.org/, Congregation Knesseth Israel - Religious School Fund, Bound Brook, N.J.: http://www. ckibbnj.org/, and/or to the Penn State University Childhood Cancer Thon, https://donate.thon.org Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield is handling local arrangements. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence. ___________________________________________________ RONALD LEON MEARS passed away February 5, 2022.

He was born July 5, 1935, in Indianapolis, to Fern (Lane) Mears and Abner Mears. He had 4 siblings Dorothy, Donald, Gareth and Shirley all of whom are deceased. Ron grew up on his father’s farm in Hendricks County and attended Avon School System, where he graduated from in 1953. At Avon High, he met and married on February 13, 1954 the one true and only love of his life Clara Ann Bowles, who has preceded him in on January 7, 2004. Ron and Clara purchased a 70-acre farm in Danville and built their present residence, where he passed away on February 5, 2022.

Ron and Clara started a tool and die machining business in the garage of their home on 200 N. in 1966. As the business grew, they built a building in 1987 on Rockville Road, Avon, IN. This business is still in operation today and is currently owned and operated by their son, Roger.

Ron was a member of Kingsway Christian Church and loved sharing his faith and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ron was a very active member of the Avon Alumni for several years acting in many capacities, including President and vice President of the Alumni Association. Ron enjoyed working on the farm and always loved being with family and friends.

Ron is survived by a daughter, Cella L. (Mears) (Dan) Carlisle, Danville; sons; Roger Mears (Rose) of Avon, and Jeff Mears (Monette) of Danville. Ron has 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Services were February 9, 2022, at Conkle Funeral Home, 7 Avon. Burial followed at West Ridge Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. ___________________________________________________

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13. Lowest points 14. Plural of alga 19. Intestinal obstruction 22. Opposite of their 23. *Prince Charles’ domain 24. Temples’ innermost sanctuaries 25. Not stay in (2 words) 26. Perceive by touch 27. *The NBA’s Kansas City-____ Kings (1972-75) 28. More unfriendly 29. *Late “Live” King of CNN 32. Russia’s mountain range 33. Seek a seat 36. *The last “king” of Russia 38. Proprietor 40. *The ___ Queen, regal chess character in “Through the Looking Glass” 41. Public disapproval 44. Cozy and comfortable 46. Two of these do not make a right 48. Near the wind 49. Potato soup partner, pl.

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MEREDITH MILO KINCAID passed away peacefully at Hendricks Regional Hospital on February 4, 2022 at 6:54 P.M. He was the fourth son of Nara Neville Kincaid and Mabel Ethel (Hickson) Kincaid.

He was born at their farm home in Boone County on November 18, 1935. His parents and three brothers, Winfred Clark Kincaid, Harold Keith Kincaid and Wayne Hickson Kincaid, have all preceded his death.

He married Barbara Jean Sedwick on September 2, 1961.

They spent 60 ½ years together with 54 years on their farm in Marion Township, Hendricks County. They have two sons, Bryant Dean of Bedford, Indiana and Brent Alan and daughter-inlaw Lisa Renee (Stipe) Kincaid of rural Danville; grandchildren include granddaughter Aleisha Hurley, husband Jeff and great grandson David; granddaughter Brenna and Sierra Kincaid, all of Danville; other family members are Madison Bayles and Brad Templeman and several nieces and nephews.

While growing up on a farm, he kept busy doing farm chores, taking care of livestock, spending time in the farm woods, hunting, trapping and raising rabbits. Milo attended a three-room school the first eight years at Center School in Boone County.

He graduated from Kirklin High School in Clinton County in April 1953. He was active in FFA and received the state of Indiana “Hoosier Farmers” degree in 1953. He was a member of the varsity football team for four years and class president for three years.

Milo enrolled in Purdue University in 1955 and earned his way through Purdue by working three years on a private dairy farm for room and board while living on a budget of $5.00 per week. He graduated from Purdue in 1959 with a degree in Agriculture Education.

After graduation, he spent two years in the US Army serving most of that time near Paris, France at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) under NATO on the staff of General Lauris Norstad.

Following his honorable discharge in March 1961, he taught school one year of Vocational Agriculture and chemistry at Walnut Grove High School in Hamilton County. In August 1962 Milo started working for Indiana Farm Bureau where he spent 30 plus years and retired in 1994. He spent most of those working years representing farm members on public policy issues at the local, state, and national levels.

He and his wife Barbara purchased a small farm in Marion Township in 1968. He has always been involved in agriculture where he enjoyed watching the growth of plants and animals. He also was a big fan of Purdue sports and Chicago Cubs baseball.

Milo served the community on the County Cooperative Extension Board and received a State Friends of Extension Award in 1998. After retiring, he served on the Hendricks County Farm Board and four years as president. Always a strong supporter of the FFA programs, he served on its local advisory board. He spent 12 years on the Danville Community School Board and served on the Indiana School State Board as president from 1986-1987.

Milo and Barbara spent parts of 23 winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. There, they met many good people and had many enjoyable times. He spent time playing bocce ball where he and various partners won the tourney three years.

Milo was a member and attended regularly at Clayton Christian Church.

Services were Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the church with Gary Black conducting the services. Bousley Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Burial was at the New Winchester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Clayton Christian Church or Friends of Danville FFA. ___________________________________________________ MARILYN KAYE (Carter) WADE, 81, of Danville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior this past Sunday, February 6, 2022, with her family by her side. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at West Bridge Church, located at 1521 S. Co. Road 75 W. (Mackey Road) in Danville. Marilyn will be returned home to Cutler, Indiana with a graveside service at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022 where she will be laid to rest in Ball Hill Cemetery. The family has asked that masks be worn at all gatherings and services.

Marilyn was born in Cutler, Indiana to the late M. Cleon and Leona (Bowen) Carter. She and her 13 siblings grew up on the Carter Farm near Cutler. Marilyn graduated from Cutler High School with the class of 1958. Marilyn married Robert E. “Bob” Wade July 15, 1962 in the former Ball Hill Methodist Church, located near the family farm. She had been a data entry programmer for Allison Gas Turbine Engines in Indianapolis for 18 years, retiring in 1992. Marilyn enjoyed attending West Bridge Church for many years. Her greatest joys in life was time spent with her children, grandchildren, family, and close friends. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Bob, sons, Kerry (Shannon) Wade of Indianapolis, Randy (Janette) Wade of Avon, Toby Wade of St. Charles, Mo., 2 precious twin grandchildren Michael and Adriana, brothers and sisters, Meredith (Nellie) Carter of Carmel, Martha Grant of Warsaw, Ind., Myra Roydhouse of Dade City, Fla., Myron (Marilyn) Carter of Orlando, Fla., Madonna Patrick of Plainfield, James (Judy) Carter of Estero, Fla., Janet Kniesly of Largo, Fla., JoAnn (Michael) Oglageo of Deltona, Fla., Jill (Scott) Aydelotte of Apopka, Fla., Jon (Francine) Carter of Danville, and Jeffery (Kathy) Carter of Burlington, Ind. Marilyn is also survived by her sister-in-law, Wanda Carter of Cutler, Ind.; many nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Max and Jerry Carter, brothers-in-law, Rex Grant, Ken Roydhouse, Dwight Patrick, and William Kniesly.

The family has asked that contributions be given to the West Bridge Church in memory of Marilyn. Those that wish to send floral arrangements, please have the florist of your choice deliver them directly to the church.

Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville entrusted with the funeral arrangements. ___________________________________________________

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HOWARD LEE INABNITT, age 84, of Brownsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Howard was born February 21, 1937 in Lockland, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Lena (Adkins) Inabnitt. He was a US Army Veteran enlisting in the Army and serving from 1962 to 1964. He served in Okinawa during that time.

Howard started working at Link Belt out of high school where he completed an apprenticeship in tool and die and worked his way up into management. He retired as a Supervisor with Rexnord Link Belt after 45 years. He worked part time as a Real Estate Broker and was named Salesman Of The Year for Century 21.

He was instrumental in ensuring his daughter and granddaughter graduated from Ball State University. He was a 30-year member and Usher of Bethesda Baptist Church now Parkside Bible Church in Brownsburg.

He believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and is now free from the grip of Alzheimer’s Disease. He made people laugh wherever he went, even while on the Memory Care Unit at Brownsburg Meadows Nursing Facility.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Ralph Large.

Howard is survived by his wife, Betty L. (Vaught) Inabnitt; his daughter, Kathy Inabnitt Burns; his granddaughter, Allyson Burns; and his nephew Joe Large.

Services were Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Parkside Bible Church, Brownsburg.

Howard was laid to rest in Brownsburg Cemetery. , 190 E. 56th St., Brownsburg, Indiana 46112. Arrangements: Family Funeral Care - Rockville West.

Memorial contributions in Howard’s memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at www.ALZ.org ________________________ RICHARD A. WOODS, age 86, of Indianapolis, passed away February 1, 2022 in St. Franciscan Hospital in Greenwood.

Born February 10, 1935 in Scottsville, Ky., he was the son of Vernon and Grace Woods. Richard worked as a crane operator for GM for 42 years.

He loved the show Gunsmoke, sports and in particular Kentucky Wildcats. Survivors include his children, Rick Woods and wife Yvonne, of Florida, Dawna Clearwater and husband Alan, Coatesville, Keith Woods and wife Susie, Camby, Denise Hernandez and husband Ray, Memphis, Tenn., and Theresa “The Baby” Smither and husband Vince, Avon; grandchildren, Justin Woods, Ryan Woods, Jeremy Woods, Christopher Watson, Nicholas Hernandez, Trey Hernandez, Olivia Hernandez, Abby Hernandez, Amy Smither and Jessica Smither; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; companion Sandy Reeves; sister Norma Hudson and Judy.

His parents and siblings, Orville, Phil and Bill Woods preceded him.

Services were Monday, February 7, at Bousley Funerhal Home, Coatesville. Burial followed in the Clayton Cemetery. ________________________

DR. GARY WRIGHT of Indianapolis passed away at his home in Pittsboro on January 22, 2022.

He was a graduate of Pike High School, DePauw University, and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Wright practiced medicine for nearly 40 years at hospitals and private practices throughout the Indianapolis area.

He is survived by his sister, Kathy Sandler; his brother, Gregg Wright; his son, Derek Wright; and his grandchildren, Logan, Stella, and Cassian Wright.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. ________________________

EDDIE R. OVERPECK, age 83, of Avon, passed away January 29, 2022.

He was born June 4, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Ernest and Dorothy Lucille Jamison Overpeck.

He worked for General Motors as a sheet metal worker for 12 and half years before his retirement.

Ed was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a US Marine Corp veteran.

Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday February 5, 2022 in Hall-Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Marc Monte officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services in the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Delores “Dee” Overpeck whom he married on June 11, 1976; children, Gary Overpeck, Jim Overpeck and Cinda Overpeck; stepchildren, Mike Arnold, Mark Miller and Bryan Miller; brother, Bob Overpeck; grandchildren, Sean, Brandan and Caitlin Miller and several more.

He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie R. Overpeck Jr. In lieu of flowers please make memorial gifts to the Faith Baptist Church 3860 E. Main St. Danville, IN 46122.

Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a memory or condolence. ________________________ LISA ANN MOSIER, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 31, 2022 at her home. She was born August 3, 1967 in Danville, Ito Ernie Porter and Betty (Ivey) Porter.

Lisa worked as a material handler for Brightpoint for 10 years, until she was no longer able to work due to illness.

She loved spending time her family, especially her grandkids and taking road trips in the pickup truck. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Mosier; son Levi Mosier; brothers Allen Porter, Terry Porter; sister Becky Grider and 5 grandchildren Colton, Andrew, Laura, Damien, Miracle, all of whom she adored.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate Lisa’s life, privately at a later date.

Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. ________________________ LORRETTA DOUGLAS, of Avon, passed away on January 31, 2022. The Cremation Society of Indiana has been entrusted with the arrangements. ________________________

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NORBERT DALE “MICK” POOLE, age 92, passed away peacefully at IU West Hospital on January 28, 2022.

Mick was born March 1, 1929 in Brownsburg, the middle child of seven, attended Brownsburg schools and graduated from Brownsburg High School. Mick enlisted in the army and served in the national guard.

Mick was a Tool and Dye Maker for Allison Transmission and Engine in Speedway for 32 years.

Mick is survived by his wife of 67 years, Zelma, his son Michael, and his daughter Anita.

A funeral mass was celebrated on Tuesday, February 8, at Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Danville. Arrangements: Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www. conklefuneralhome.com. ________________________ Christopher Raymond Vescovi, 88, of Pittsboro, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 with his family around him.

Christopher was born March 14, 1933, in Roundup, Mont.. His family moved to Indiana in 1945. He served in the Army from 1953- 1955 and was stationed in Germany.

He married Carol S. (Hughes) Vescovi (who proceeded him in death) in July 1955. The two were married 64 years.

He was a heavy equipment operator and retired in 1995 after 40 years with the IUOE Local 103.

Christopher loved basketball and would often be watching multiple games at once. He was also very active and loved being outside working alongside his son Brad, whether it be cutting firewood, restoring old tractors, or simply doing yardwork.

Christopher is survived by his children Tony Vescovi, Brad Vescovi wife Missy, Angela (Vescovi) Reynolds, husband Scott. Grandchildren Shelby (Reynolds) Vieira, husband JT, Collin Reynolds, Lauren Vescovi, and Christopher Vescovi and two great-grandchildren Arlee Vieira and Jose Vieira.

In keeping with his wishes, a private service will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. for family and close friends with burial immediately following. He will be laid to rest in the Lizton K of P Cemetery. ________________________ CAROL PHILLIPS, 73, of Danville, passed away on January 29th, 2022. She was born to Marvin and Lola Bell Kirk on September 20, 1948.

Carol is survived by four children, Wendy Farina, of Cape Coral, Fla.; Laura Phillips, of Avon; Stephen Phillips, of Danville; and Ben Phillips, of Danville; grandchildren, Lindsay, Katie, and Zachary and great-grandchild: Loki.

Carol loved playing the piano, singing songs in church, and worshiping the Lord.

Services were Saturday, February 5, at the Conkle Funeral Home, Avon Chapel.

Burial followdc at Danville South Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westside Church of The Nazarene. ________________________

ELMER EUGENE “GENE” COOK was born February 10, 1934 to Homer and Lucille Cook in their Putnam County home. Gene lived the majority of his life in Putnam and Hendricks Counties, graduating from Reelsville High School, until his recent move to Texas in the last few years.

Gene was a helpful, kind-hearted and hard-working man. He retired after many years at Duke Energy and many times had second jobs driving trucks for various companies. In retirement, he was on the Town of Danville Planning Commission.

Gene was a man of family and faith. He was a loving, caring “Dad” to his five children, “Pops”, “Papaw” and “BaBa” to his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Greencastle. Many remember his deep bass voice as he sang in the Church’s Gospel Quartet.

He is survived by his five children, Debbie Branson, Donna Robertson (husband Tom), Dennis Cook, Darla Trull (husband Mike) and Darrin Cook; sisters, Edna Mae Smiley, Doris Smiley, Edith Tarter, and Mary Ellen Smith; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Homer Cook, mother, Lucille Cook, brothers, Ernie and Edwin, and grandson Keith Trull.

Funeral Services were Saturday, February 5, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with a Graveside Service following at Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com. ________________________ JASON A. CURRENS, 49, of Plainfield, passed away January 31, 2022. He was born December 10, 1972 in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce A. (Hahn) Currens; a daughter, Jaylee Currens; a brother, Justin A. (Tiffany Creighton) Currens; and a sister, Julie K. (Mark) Salmon.

He was preceded in death by his father, James K. Currens.

There will be no calling or services. Arrangements

by Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. ________________________

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Proposed Ordinance Amending the Town of Pittsboro Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – Applicable throughout all geographic areas now included within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Pittsboro, Indiana, and those areas annexed hereafter.

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana, in Cause No. 32D02-2002-MF-000022, wherein Bank of America, N.A. was Plaintiff, and Robert W. Jeffries, AKA Robert Jeffries, Citifinancial Servicing LLC FKA Commercial Credit Loans, Inc., The United States of America, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Discover Bank and Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public online sale to the highest bidder on the 17th day of March, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., with a closing time of 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Hendricks County, Indiana.

Lot Numbered One Hundred Seven (107) in Sunny Knoll, a subdivision in the Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana, as per plat thereof, recorded July 28, 1956 in Plat Book 4, page(s) 99, in the Office of the Recorder of Hendricks County, Indiana.

More commonly known as: 315 West Janet Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Parcel No. 32-07-15-220-008.000-016 Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 32D02-2002-MF-000022 in the Superior Court of the County of Hendricks, Indiana.”

Information regarding this petition can be viewed at the Pittsboro Administration Building on or before such hearing. Written objections or comments may be filed with the Secretary of the Commission before such hearings and will be considered.

Comment may be submitted via email to Steve Maple, Building Commissioner, at sdmaple@townofpittsboro.org. Oral comments will be heard at the hearings at the above specified time and place. Said hearings may be continued from time to time as may be necessary.

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The petition, initiated by the Town of Pittsboro Advisory Plan Commission, would amend UDO Section 5.2 Jeff Gordon Boulevard / CR 275 E. Overlay District with respect to excluded uses, height and area requirements, architectural design requirements, landscaping requirements, parking requirements, access to individual tracts, and other requirements.

The Town of Pittsboro will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. We invite any person with special needs to contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at 317-892-3326 at least 72 hours before scheduled meetings to discuss any special accommodations that may be necessary.

Pittsboro Advisory Plan Commission of Pittsboro, Indiana 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

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Attorney for Plaintiff: J. Dustin Smith ATTORNEY NO. 29493-06 Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus OH 43216-5028

Lincoln Township 315 West Janet Drive Street Address The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS:

IN HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2201-AD-000001

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: QUENTIN BRIAN ALEXANDER, Minor Child

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BROWNSBURG, INDIANA REGARDING REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT REQUEST (Duke Realty Limited Partnership)

To: Dexter Faulk NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO FATHER AND GRANDPARENTS Dexter Faulk, who has been named the father of the child born to Rachel L. Alexander, on March 4, 2010, or who claims to be the father of the child born to Rachel L. Alexander on March 4, 2010, and the unknown paternal grandmother and grandfather of the child born to Rachel L. Alexander, are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption of the child was filed in the office of the Clerk of Hendricks Superior Court No. 1, One Courthouse Square, Suite 106, Danville, Indiana 46122. The petition for adoption alleges that the consent to adoption of Dexter Faulk is not required he has abandoned the child, failed and refused to communicate with the child, and failed and refused to support the child.

If Dexter Faulk seeks to contest the adoption of the child, he must file a motion to contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31-19-10-1 in the above-named court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service ofthis notice.

If Dexter Faulk does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above-named court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. His consent will be irrevocably implied, and he will lose his right to establish his paternity of the child, by affidavit or otherwise, in Indiana or any other jurisdiction.

Nothing Rachel L. Alexander or anyone else says to Dexter Faulk relieves Dexter Faulk of his obligations under this notice.

Under Indiana law, a putative father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a child born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the child’s father. For purpose of this notice, Dexter Faulk is a putative father under the laws in Indiana regarding adoption.

This notice complies with IC 31-19-4.5-3 but does not exhaustively set forth legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

DATED FEBRUARU 7. 2022/ Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendreicks Superior Court No. 1 02-10-22-3T hsapxlp ________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS: IN THE HENDRICKS COURT CASE NUMBER: 32D05-2201-MI-0012 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR: Brooks Owen Hilliger Name of Minor Kurt James Hilliger Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Kurt James Hilliger, as a self-represented litigant, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on Brooks Owen Hilliger to change the name of Brooks Owen Hilliger to Brooks Ignacio Hilliger.

The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hendricks Superior Court 5 Court on April 19, 2022 at 10:00 am, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date.

Marjorie Pike Clerk January 21, 2022 1-27-22-3T hspaxlp __________________________________

Notice of Administration In the Hendricks Superior Court Probate Division.

In the Matter of the Unsupervised Estate of Susan E. Beetham, deceased.

Cause Number 32D01-2201-EU-25 Notice is hereby given that Teri Duncan was on January 21, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Susan E. Beetham, deceased.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Danville, Indiana, this January 24, 2022.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Superior Court Probate Division 02-03-22-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

To: The Citizens of the Town of Brownsburg and of Hendricks County, Indiana Notice is hereby given by the Town of the Brownsburg that the Town Council adopted Resolutions #2022-07 and #2022-08 on Thursday, February 10, 2022, regarding the designation of an economic revitalization areas and qualifications of certain real property for tax abatement pursuant to the requests by Duke Realty Limited Partnership .

The legal descriptions of the property locations, along with complete copies of Resolution #2022-07 and #2022-08 which contain the applications for real property tax abatements are available and can be inspected at the office of the Town Manager for the Town of Brownsburg, and the office of the Hendricks County Auditor and Assessor in Danville, Indiana.

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana, the Town Council will receive and hear all remonstrances and objections to said Resolutions from interested persons. After considering the evidence, the Town Council shall take final action on the Resolutions determining whether the qualifications for real property tax abatements have been met, and shall confirm, modify or rescind such Resolutions. Such determination by the Town Council shall be final except that an appeal may be taken and heard as provided by IC 6-1.1-12.1 et seq. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.1-2.5 a person must file a written remonstrance with the Town Council, and be aggrieved by the final action by the Town Council, to be eligible to initiate an appeal of that action in the Circuit or Superior Courts of Hendricks County. The only ground of appeal that the Court may hear is whether the proposed project will meet the qualifications of the economic revitalization area law. The burden of proof in such a proceeding will be on the appellant.

TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BROWNSBURG, INDIANA 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

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MECHANICS LIEN SALE There will be a mechanics lien sale at 4:30pm on 02/24/2022 at 2198 E US Highway 136, Pittsboro, IN 46167 for the following vehicles 2010 Lincoln LKT, Silver VIN #2LMHJ5AT2ABJ28083 Balance Due $2260.00 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, White VIN #1GCCS138958130415 Balance Due $2185.00 2010 Mazda 3, Red VIN #JM1BL1H67A1164663 Balance Die $2185.00 2007 Chrysler 300, White VIN #2C3KA533G87H803435 Balance Due $2210.00 2008 Scion TC, Silver VIN #JTKDE167380231735 Balance Due $2185.00 1994 GMC Sierra 1500, Brown VIN #2GTEK19KXR1505880 Balance Due $2185.00 1993 Ford Ranger, Gold VIN #1FTCR14X8PTA45857 Balance Due $2185.00 2007 Honda Civic, Blue VIN #2HGFG12687H583373 Balance Due $2235.00 2009 Chevrolet Impala, Black VIN #2G1WU57M791186652 Balance Due $2270.00 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp _________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION CAUSE NO. 38707 FAC 131 APPLICATION OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH PRESSURE STEAM SERVICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE §8-1-2-42, INDIANA CODE §8-1-2-42.3, AND VARIOUS ORDERS OF THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will conduct a public Evidentiary Hearing in the above-captioned Cause in Room 222 of the PNC Center, 101 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, commencing at 10:30 AM on March 17, 2022. This hearing is open to the public.

If an accommodation is required to allow an individual with a disability to participate, please contact the Office of the Executive Secretary of the IURC at (317) 232-2701 or TDD (317) 232-8556 at least 48 hours in advance.

INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (317) 232-2701 BY: IURC – David Veleta, ALJ DATE: February 4, 2022.

02-20-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 32D01-2201-EU-000030 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF LISA E. RADER, DECEASED. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA In the matter of the Estate of Lisa E. Rader, deceased.

Cause No. 32D01-2201-EU-000030 Notice is hereby given that Edward L. Rader was on the 2nd day of February, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa E. Rader, deceased, who died on January 8, 2022.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED at Danville Indiana, this February 2, 2022 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Superior Court 02-10-22-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2022-MI-000024 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: CARLEY HOLUBIK Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Carley Holubik, whose mailing address is: 10 Murphy Circle, Brownsburg, IN 46112, in Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Carley Holubik has filed a petition in the Superior Court 5 requesting that her name be changed to Carley Nicole Clark.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on April 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Carley Holubik Petitioner February 2, 2022 Date Stephenie LeMay-Luken Judicial Officer 02-10-22-3T hspaxlp __________________________________

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE BRIDGE FUND

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Hendricks County, Hendricks County, Indiana, that the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners will consider at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street, First Floor, Danville, IN 46122 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on February 22, 2022 the establishment of a Cumulative Bridge Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 8-163 for the purposes as follows:

“For all uses as set out in IC 8-16-3.”

The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $.045 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Cumulative Bridge Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance.

Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners, Hendricks County will publish a Notice of Adoption.

Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, ten (10) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of SE 01-22: Paula Evans Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling unit in an existing structure on a 7.31-acre AGR-zoned parcel in Middle Township: Section 18, Township 17, Range 1E; Key No. 10-1-1871E 400-004; located apprx. mile east of intersection at E CR 1000 N and N CR 400 E; 4194 E CR 1000 N,Pittsboro, IN 46167.

Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Major Bridge Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance.

Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the Major fund by the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners, Hendricks County will publish a Notice of Adoption.

Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, ten (10) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.

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Beg Cash & Inv Bal Jan 1, 2021

Local Fund Name Township Fire Equipment Debt Equipment Replacement Fund Fire Territory Fund Rainy Day Donation Fund Township Township Assistance Total All Funds

$7,507.60 $130,433.18 $760,268.74 $524.00 $3,748.75 $37,582.75 $28,303.76 $968,368.78

Disbursements

Receipts $100,062.90 $97,885.27 $2,069,304.29 $0.00 $155.00 $66,473.61 $14,699.73 $2,348,580.80

$92,414.06 $56,381.45 $1,959,328.43 $0.00 $707.98 $58,584.66 $7,938.69 $2,175,355.27

End Cash & Inv Bal Dec 31, 2021 $15,156.44 $171,937.00 $870,244.60 $524.00 $3,195.77 $45,471.70 $35,064.80 $1,141,594.31

Detailed Receipts are no longer required to be advertised; however, IC 36-6-4-13 requires that the abstract advertised contain a statement that this information is available for inspection in the County Auditor’s office.

Township Disbursements by Vendor are no longer required to be advertised; however, IC 36-6-4-13 requires that the abstract advertised contain a statement that this information is available for inspection in the County Auditor’s office.

02-10-22-1T hspaxlp CERTIFICATION State of Indiana SS: Hendricks County I, Timothy Griffith, Trustee of MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, Hendricks County, Indiana, do solemnly affirm under the penalty of perjury that the preceding report is complete, true and correct; that the sum with which I am charged in this report are all of the sums received by me; and that the various items of expenditures credited have been fully paid in the sums stated; that such payments were made without express or implied agreement that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to me or to any other person. I further affirm that a complete and detailed annual report, together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township, have been filed as required by law in the office of the County Auditor, and that copies of such annual report are in custody of the Township Board and the State Board of Accounts. Said report is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township.

Timothy Griffith MIDDLE TOWNSHIP Trustee Telephone: 317-716-5514 Date this report was to be published: 2/10/2022

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend, please call the Secretary of the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals at (317)745-9243.

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, the chairman of the Township Board of MIDDLE TOWNSHIP at its annual meeting, this 1st day of February, 2022.

Jason Stumm Middle Township Board Chairman

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of SE 02-22: Chad & Megan Haupert Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling unit in an accessory structure on a 10.175acre AGR-zoned parcel in Middle Township: Section 23, Township 16, Range 1W; Key No.10-3-23-61W 191-003; located in the northwest quadrant at the intersection of E CR 350 N and N CR 150 E; 1396 E CR 350 N, Danville, IN 46122. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

A copy of this application, legal description and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department in the Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana 46122, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comment to a proposal may be files with the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals within ten (10) days after this publication at the above address and such comments will be considered.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend, please call the Secretary of the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals at (317)745-9243.

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary Dated this 4th day of February 2022.

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__________________________________ Hendricks County Board of Commissioners

Phyllis A. Palmer, President PUBLIC NOTICE

Bob Gentry, Vice President February 2, 2022

Dennis W. Dawes, Member

The Hendricks County Board of CommisAttest: sioners have agreed to sell the parcel of Nancy L. Marsh, Auditor ground listed below to Hendricks Power Co02-10-22-2T hspaxlp operative for the total sum of $125,000.00, __________________________________ which amount is not less than the average of two appraisals received by the Commissioners. The parcel to be sold is described as: NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE CAPITAL A part of the 46.70-acre tract of land surDEVELOPMENT FUND veyed by David L. Gaston and recorded

as Instrument Number 201927288 in the Notice is hereby given to the taxpayOffice of the Recorder of Hendricks County, ers of Hendricks County, Hendricks County, being a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Indiana, that the Hendricks County Board Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township of Commissioners will consider at the 17 North, Range 1 East of the Second PrinCommissioners’ Meeting Room, Hendricks cipal Meridian in Hendricks County, Indiana, County Government Center, 355 South more particularly described as follows: Washington Street, First Floor, Danville, IN 46122 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on February Commencing at an aluminum county disk 22, 2022 the establishment of a Cumulative marking the Southwest corner of said Capital Development Fund under the proNortheast Quarter; thence North 00 devisions of Indiana Code 36-9-14.5 for the grees 54 minutes 29 seconds West along purposes as follows: the west line of said Quarter section 74.21

feet to the Point of Beginning; said point “For all uses as set out in IC 36-9-14-5.” being marked by a mag nail with “Banning Eng. Firm #0060” washer; thence The tax will be levied on all taxable real and continue North 00 degrees 54 minutes 29 personal property within the taxing district seconds West 272.00 feet to a mag nail and will not exceed $.0333 per $100 of with “Banning Eng. Firm #0060” washer; assessed valuation. The proposed fund will thence North 89 degree 13 minutes 50 be levied beginning with taxes due and payseconds East 625.35 feet to a rebar with able in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing cap stamped “Banning Eng. Firm #0060” at such hearing shall have the right to be (hereinafter referred to as “capped rebar”) heard thereon. The proposal for establishin the centerline Batz Regulated Drain; ment of the Cumulative Capital Develop(the following two (2) calls are along said ment Fund is subject to approval by the centerline); 1) thence South 10 degrees 19 Department of Local Government Finance. minutes 11 seconds West 110.33 feet to a capped rebar; 2) thence South 07 degree Within 30 days after the date of the adop17 minutes 47 seconds East 197.06 feet to tion of the cumulative fund by the Hendricks a capped rebar on the north line of the land County Board of Commissioners, Hendricks of Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County will publish a Notice of Adoption.

County as recorded in Instrument Number 201911753 in the Office of said Recorder; Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, (the following five (5) calls are along the fifty (50) or more taxpayers in the taxing north line thereof; 1) South 89 degrees 42 district may file a petition with the County minutes 43 seconds West 307.47 feet to Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the a capped rebar; 2) North 85 degrees 03 publication of the Notice of Adoption setting minutes 30 seconds West 50.25 feet to a forth their objections to the proposed fund. capped rebar; 3} thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 51 seconds West 255.00 feet to Dated this 4thth day of February 2022. a capped rebar; 4} thence North 59 degrees 21 minutes 52 seconds West 47.98 feet to a Hendricks County Board of Commissioners capped rebar; 5) thence South 89 degrees Phyllis A. Palmer, President 13 minutes 51 seconds West 12.01feet to Bob Gentry, Vice President the Point of Beginning, containing 4.438 Dennis Dawes, Member acres, more or less.

Attest: HENDRICKS COUNTY Nancy L. Marsh, Auditor BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 03-10-22-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ Phyllis A. Palmer, President Bob Gentry, Vice President Dennis W. Dawes, Member 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

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A copy of this application, legal description and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department in the Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana 46122, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comment to a proposal may be files with the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals within ten (10) days after this publication at the above address and such comments will be considered.

HENDRICKS COUNTY Hendricks County Board of Commissioners BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Phyllis A. Palmer, President Tim Dombrosky, Secretary Bob Gentry, Vice President 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp Dennis W. Dawes, Member __________________________________

Attest: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nancy L. Marsh, Auditor HENDRICKS COUNTY 02-10-22-2T hspaxlp BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS __________________________________ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED MAJOR BRIDGE FUND

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Hendricks County, Hendricks County, Indiana, that the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners will consider at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street, First Floor, Danville, IN 46122 at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on February 22, 2022, the establishment of a Major Bridge Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 8-163.1 for the purposes as follows:

“For all uses as set out in IC 8-16-3.1.”

Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2021

This report was received, accepted and approved by the Township Board at its annual meeting, this 1st day of February, 2022 Middle Township Board: Jason Stumm Joel Starns Lynn Love 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE 2004 HONDA CIVIC LX VIN: 2HGES16564H529657 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 9-22-5-15, Porter Towing intends to sell the above described vehicle to the highest bidder at a sale to be held on February 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., local time, said sale to be held at the office of Porter Towing, 6915 E US Highway 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The sale is to satisfy the priority towing and storage lien held by Porter Towing in the amount of $1,700.00 as of the date of the sale. Porter Towing reserves the right to bid in its lien amount and acquire the vehicle or allow any other purchaser it determines to be the highest bidder to purchase the vehicle.

Walt Porter Porter Towing

02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE 2017 NISSAN SENTRA S VIN: 3N1AB7AP1HY228208

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 9-22-5-15, Porter Towing intends to sell the above described vehicle to the highest bidder at a sale to be held on February 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., local time, said sale to be held at the office of Porter Towing, 6915 E US Highway 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The sale is to satisfy the priority towing and storage lien held by Porter Towing in the amount of $1,700.00 as of the date of the sale. Porter Towing reserves the right to bid in its lien amount and acquire the vehicle or allow any other purchaser it determines to be the highest bidder to purchase the vehicle.

Walt Porter Porter Towing

02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS VIN: 1G1ZB5E11BF110984

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 9-22-5-15, Porter Towing intends to sell the above described vehicle to the highest bidder at a sale to be held on February 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., local time, said sale to be held at the office of Porter Towing, 6915 E US Highway 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The sale is to satisfy the priority towing and storage lien held by Porter Towing in the amount of $1,700.00 as of the date of the sale. Porter Towing reserves the right to bid in its lien amount and acquire the vehicle or allow any other purchaser it determines to be the highest bidder to purchase the vehicle.

Walt Porter Porter Towing

02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT VIN: 2G1WT58K781218868 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 9-22-5-15, Porter Towing intends to sell the above described vehicle to the highest bidder at a sale to be held on February 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., local time, said sale to be held at the office of Porter Towing, 6915 E US Highway 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The sale is to satisfy the priority towing and storage lien held by Porter Towing in the amount of $1,700.00 as of the date of the sale. Porter Towing reserves the right to bid in its lien amount and acquire the vehicle or allow any other purchaser it determines to be the highest bidder to purchase the vehicle.

Walt Porter Porter Towing

02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana, in Cause No. 32D02-1912-MF-000241 wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I was Plaintiff, and Patrick L. Means; Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of Patrick L. Means, deceased; Estate of Patrick L. Means, deceased; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the 17 day of March, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Hendricks County, Indiana.

Lot Numbered Fifty-six (56) in Thornridge Estates, Section One (1), an addition to the Town of Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded August 17, 1994 in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 177 pages 1 and 2; Slide 178 pages 1 and 2; and slide 179 pages 1 and 2 in the Office of the Recorder of Hendricks County, Indiana.

More commonly known as: 6268 Barberry Drive, Avon, IN 46123-7719 State Parcel No.: 32-10-10-109-001.000-031 Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

Brett A. Clark Sheriff of Hendricks County Plaintiff Attorney ATTORNEY NO. 15-21-01359 Codilis Law, LLC 8050 Cleveland Place Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-5579 15-21-01359 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 6268 Barberry Drive, Avon, IN 46123-7719 Street Address SHERIFF FILE NO: The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

NOTICE NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

02-10-22-3T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2201-EU-000027 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA J. KEARNS, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Allen R. Kearns and Ronald L. McPheron were, on January 25, 2022, appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of Cynthia J. Kearns, deceased, who died on September 23, 2021.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Danville, Indiana this January 22, 2022 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Superior Court 1 Judy P. Byanskji Disc. No. 29192-49 REBECCA W. GEYER & ASSOCIATES, PC 11550 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 200 Carmel, IN 46032 317-973-4555 317-489-5195 fax jbyanski@rgeyerlaw.com 02-10-22-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE The following will be sold for charges at 9:00 AM 02-24-22, 10659 E. CR. RD 251 South Indianapolis , IN 46231. #lJ8HR582XSCS84644-05-JEEP-$2,250.00 02-10-22-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT 1 PROBATE DIVISION — 2022 TERM CAUSE NO. 32D01-2202-EU-000034 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN ROLAND ROACH, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Superior Court #1 of Hendricks County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that CARRIE SUE ROACH was, on February 2, 2O22, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen Roland Roach, deceased, who died on July 31, 2021. Said personal representative was authorized to administer said estate without Court supervision.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Danville, Indiana this February 2, 2022 Marjorie Pike CLERK, Hendricks Supe’rior Court 1 Probate Division Attorney for the Estate: Charles E. Hostetter HOSTETTER & ASSOCIATES 515 North Green Street, Suite 200 Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 317.852.2422 02-10-22-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

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