Hendricks County

Farm Bureau Insurance Agent

COLTON WHITE

Colton White has joined Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent. He is based at the Avon office located at 10427 E. US Highway 36. He has completed Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance’s professional insurance training program.

White and his wife, Ashley, have two children, Hadlee Mae and Easton. They attend Radiant Bible Church. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time outside with his family, shooting guns and watching and playing sports. White earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana and his master’s degree from the University of Indianapolis.

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has served Hoosiers for more than 86 years. Organized in 1934 by Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., the company has grown to include insurance products for auto, life, home, business and farm. Health plan benefits, banking and other financial services and products are also available through its local offices and online at www. infarmbureau.com. With a home office in downtown Indianapolis and local offices in all 92 counties, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance serves Hoosiers with more than 400 agents and approximately 1,200 employees living and working throughout the state. The company is a leader in auto and homeowners insurance and the largest writer of farm insurance in the state.

Garden Club Hosts Online Program

The Hendricks County Garden Club will host a free, online event on Wednesday, February 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Special guest speaker will be Jeff Haverly, Heartland Chapter Co-Leader for Elders Climate Action. Jeff will talk about the organization. A project of Elders Action Network, ECA is a non-partisan effort to end the climate crisis and build a just and sustainable future for our children.

The event is offered through the ZOOM platform,

Bluebird Box Distribution

Do you have Eastern bluebirds around your property or good bluebird habitat?

These birds favor short grass open areas. If you do, putting up a nest box will encourage them to raise their off-spring and help to maintain/increase their numbers in Hendricks County.

Eastern bluebirds, a bird native to North America, eat primarily insects and larvae. You can enjoy seeing and hearing them if you provide a nesting cavity (a special box) for them to use.

Come to the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 16, Tuesday, between 6 and 8 p.m. for a drive-in pick-up. A $10 donation per box is requested.

Membership is $10/ year if you want to join us in helping these beautiful birds.

Listen to HSO Online

The Hendricks Symphony Orchestra is offering new and encore performance on their website, www.HendricksSymphony. org. Click on “Media” then on “Recordings.”

Donations toward thes HSO’s 2020-2021 season may be made by visiting the “Donate” page on the website.

Plainfield Lions Deliver Valentines To Senior Facilities

Plainfield Lions Club member Tom Iles sorts through the handmade Valentines.

Members of the Plainfield Lions Club joined together with Clarks Creek, Brentwood and Van Buren Elementary Schools in Plainfield to deliver over 400 hand-made valentines to the residents and essential workers at Sugar Grove Senior Living, Cumberland Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Plainfield Health Care Center.

The valentines were hand-made by the students at the elementary schools and were delivered to the senior living facilities by members of the Lions Club.

This has been an annual event in which the Plainfield Lions Club and the elementary schools in Plainfield have worked together to provide valentines to those residents in senior living facilities who may not receive a valentine otherwise. This year, due to the large number of handmade valentines, there were enough to share with the essential workers at those facilities.

Lions clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within their local communities and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Plainfield Lions Club, please contact Tom Iles at 317-600-5193 or via email at t.iles@sbcglobal.net.

Libraries Assist with COVID-19 Vaccine Registration

Hendricks County libraries are partnering with the Hendricks County Health Department to assist with scheduling and registering eligible people for the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, individuals 65 and older are eligible to sign up and register for the vaccine at any location in the state of Indiana.

In order to sign up for the vaccine, individuals may go online to www.ourshot.in.gov or call 211 for assistance. Both the website and 211 have been experiencing high traffic and wait times can be lengthy, which is where Hendricks County libraries come in to assist.

Anyone who needs assistance with scheduling and registering for their COVID-19 vaccine can contact any of the following Hendricks County libraries for assistance:

▪ Avon: In Person Only

▪ Brownsburg: 317-852-3167

▪ Clayton: 37-539-2991

▪ Coatesville: 765-386-2355

▪ Danville: 317-745-2604

▪ Plainfield: 317-839-6602

Join Vandalia Trail Brisk Bike Rides At Plainfield

In its third winter, the Vandalia Trail Brisk Bike Rides series in Plainfield is hosted by the Friends of the Vandalia Trail (www.nrht.org/vandalia).

The rides take place on the third Saturday morning each month, November-March.

Whether you’re a regular cold weather rider or would like to try it for the first time, come on out and enjoy a relaxed opportunity to try out your cold weather gear and exchange strategies on staying warm on the bike.

The gathering point is right behind Biggby’s Coffee and the Metro Diner and in front of Meijer, convenient for a hot drink before and a warm breakfast and shopping after. The riders launch off to the nearby Vandalia Trail, part of the cross-Indiana National Road Heritage Trail, Inc. initiative, ride at a leisurely pace to its west end, then back to and down the White Lick Creek Trail a bit, finally returning to the Vandalia Trail for the last stretch back to breakfast.

This route is about 10 miles, but the group or individuals can choose more or less, depending on the conditions. The out-and-back routing gives a lot of flexibility on distance. In the past, ride temperatures have ranged 11-45 degrees.

Riders participate at their own risk. Minors must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. If icy conditions exist or if it is raining or snowing, the ride will be canceled. For more information,visit www.nrht.org/ vandalia. ______________________________________________

Avon Optimists Offer Memorial Scholarship

The Avon Optimist Club is now accepting applications for the Charles H. Schoen Optimist Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to students planning to attend a two-year (Associates degree) program or other vocational-technical training. In addition to the many two-year Associates Degree programs offered by Colleges and Universities, programs such as medical technician, A & P mechanic, cosmetology, auto mechanic, EMT training and similar vocational studies qualify for the scholarship.

One Scholarship is awarded every year for one year in the amount of $1000 per semester or $2,000 per year. Although one year we awarded two scholarships.

Who is eligible? You

need not be a student at Avon High School. Seniors at private schools and home - schooled students are also eligible.Requirements: 1.) Be a graduating senior. 2.) Be a resident of Washington Township, Hendricks County, Indiana. 3.) Intend to pursue vocational training. 4.) Maintain a C average in High School

To apply, request an application from p_grant@ fastmail.fm. Complete the application form and return via email or send to Avon Optimist Club, Scholarship Application, 8103 E. US 36 #140, Avon, IN 46123. Applications are now being accepted. Deadline is April 1, 2021.

Graduates From Ohio U.

Vince Ganzberg, of Avon, graduated from Ohio University’s Gladys W. andDavid H. Patton College of Education in the fall semester 2020. Ganzberg received a Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Sciences (Coaching Education).

The entire object of true education is to make people not merely do the right things, but enjoy the right things — not merely industrious, but to love industry — not merely learned, but to love knowledge — not merely pure, but to love purity — not merely just, but to hunger and thirst after justice.

John Ruskin

On Dean’s List at Findley U.

The following local students were named to the ist for the fall 2020 semester at the University of Findlay (Ohio). To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Andrew Boulton of Brownsburg & Natalie Dayharsh of Coatesville

On Seton Hall Dean’s List

Reagan Hopp, of Brownsburg, has been named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C”, qualify for the Dean’s List.

On Dean’s List at Miami U.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2020-21 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic excellence. Included are local students: Aaron Hofer from Avon Brynn Hylton from Plainfield Kendra Stiers from Brownsburg

On President’s List at Miami U.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2020-21 have been named to the President’s list recognizing academic excellence. Included are local students: Leanne Stahulak of Plainfield & Sarah Loberger of Brownsburg

Virtual Music with Dave

Enjoy the musical talents of Dave Hatfield on the Hendricks County Senior Services Facebook page, live on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Gypsy’s Den Offers Hand-Crafted & Vintage Shopping at Clayton

Picture provided by The.Gypsy’s.Den Facebook Page

There is a new vintage and handcrafted store located in the small town of Clayton, Indiana. The Gypsy’s Den opened Black Friday of 2020 offering a variety of all things vintage, furniture, handmade goods, plants, guitars, records, clothes and many other items. Owners Brittany and Alex work as a team in their store. Brittany handles all the vintage and Alex handles the guitars, records as well as fix furniture.

Brittany’s love for vintage and all things fancy inspired her to open her own shop. They felt it best to locate their business in a small town to help revive the local economy. Alex said “Anymore you see empty store fronts on mainstreets that used to thrive and it is just sad. We have gotten used to going to Walmart or these days buying online, that we have abandoned our local community and it just seemed right to try to bring back small business to a town that could use it.”

Gypsy Den owners, Brittany Ferry and Alex Hofmann.

There are several vendors that sell their homemade goods in the shop. You can find needle felted soap, macrame, heirloom seeds grown in Hendricks County, homemade candles and many more items. It is important to the owners that the shop is locally sourced. Brittany said “All of the vendors are very talented local artists” and it is important to her to “try to set a fun, nastalgic appeal. A place that can bring you back to simpler times! And at affordable prices, everyone is able to bring a piece of that back home with them! My children like to help me find fun vintage pieces for the shop while getting a new history lesson with each find!” Brittany’s children also get to watch her do what she loves for a living!

You can visit The Gypsy’s Den at 4881 Iowa Street in Clayton, Indiana the first and last weekend of each month, Friday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointments can be made as well. Find them on Facebook @TheGypsiesDen or etsy at https:// etsy.me/3gLdzjJ

North Salem Local & Social

Thinking of all our loved ones in nursing homes or rehab: Mary Lou Morris, Rita Lieske, Barbara Porter, Gerald Whiles, Marcia Sowders.

Get well wishes to Leroy Smith, recovering from knee surgery; Barbara Schlagel, at home; Karen Hardman on sick list - hope you’re feeing better soon.

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Miss Steve Clark walking past house about every day. Our best wishes for Steve and Carolyn in their new home inDanville. Glad to have Darrell Coons still walking by.

Got a call from Marjorie Ree Miller, Lebanon. Doing OK. North Salem graduate, 1947. Longtime friend forever.

A special thank you to Becky Compton for delivering the large Valentine Bag filled with lots of goodies from the WOW group, North Salem United Methodist Church. Will share with others. So many goodies!

Congratualtions to Savannah Hassler, who made the Dean’s List at Huntington University, Ft. Wayne,Ind. Savannah is the daughter of Joe and Laurie Hassler of North Salem. She is a very sweet girl. When I was working at NSSB,she used to draw pictures and bring to me at the bank. Best wishes, Savannah.

Jason and Kaden Hankins dropped by Saturday and brought their puppy, Bronco, in for me to see. He is three months old and so pretty. Thanks, guys! They usually are showing thier pretty calves!

So glad to hear from my FleeceRoad Mail Box Correspondent Fridaymorning. Know people are always glad to ready abou their days and special holidays that areaprt oftheir events and rivalry. My mystery advisor drove by in a nice black car Appreciate his delivery and keep up the good work Hope we can have many more events to keep the participants on their toes!

Missy Raymond, who used to work at Come at Hang Out Store, calls every weekfrom Georgia. She really misses all her friends here and wants to tell them,”Hi.” Of course, she calls most and sends cards, etc. Miss her always happy face.

Much longer daylight Saturday evening, Know snow helps, but thankful for longer daylight time, (More timeto mow grass, etc!)

Fleece Road Report

“Another year has come and gone and while the Pandemic has kept thingsa little quiet south of town it did not stop the annual Christmas Decoration Contest. What started out slow and eventually ramped up and it all came down to Brad and Lori Wilson and, of course, Jeff and Brenda Fleece. When the dust all settled it was Brad and Lori who eked out the win over Jeff and Brenda. Rumor has it the Fleeceswere looking across the field to the Wilson’s house and were mimicking what they saw across the way!

“Also, congratulations to the Doub family as they swept the Ramp Run Preview Cattle Show that was held in late October. Also a special thanks to this year’s judges, Darrel Coons (Coonsey) for sorting out the calves. Coonsey said those Charolais Cavles at the Doub Farm were just too much for the Fleece’s, Wyeth’s and Thomas calves. Coonsey has quite an eye for cattle as he commented on the functionality and soundness of the calves while sorting calves.”

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What neighbors I have. Here comes Gene Mc- Cullough with a pecan pie. Couldn’t save for company - had to eat some - excellent! Also, bag of marshmallow treats, Ritz crackers & peanut butteer and Twinkies. He is such a good cook!

Very cold this AM, Sunday. Pray for all those having to be out working.

To all those Firemen, Policemen, helpers of any sort, our thanks.

God bless our country and pray that Trump’s not being responsible whatever our Country can continue to be great and we will overcome all the hate and insecurity wehave. We are the United States of America.

Just want all our southern friends we miss you here. The weather is inviting and keeps you snuggling up!

Don’t forgetto call and check on all. You never know when that isjust what someone needed.

Happy birthday, get well wishes, and thinking of you all. Please keep warm, safe, and let someone know if you need help.

Kindergarten Round Up For NWH Schools

It is time to begin NorthWest Hendricks School Corporation’s Kindergarten Round-Up process for those students who will turn 5 by August 1, 2021. T

This year there will be a modified version of the Kindergarten Round-Up on March 25, 2021. The corporation has created a video that tells all about Kindergarten round-up, a video to introduce the Kindergarten teachers to incoming students, a form that will begin the process of signups and let us know you are coming, and finally, a Sign-up Genius link so that you may schedule a time to come in for a screener. All of this information can be found on the website. https://www.hendricks. k12.in.us/nses

Please share this information with anyone you know who may have a child entering kindergarten in the fall. Even students who wish to join our school as transfer students may signup for the screener. Please call the school office with any questions at 317-994- 3000.

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Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.

-Henry Ward Beecher

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