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Hendricks County
Murals Send “Welcome” Message from Towns
The ‘Welcome to Brownsburg’ mural can be seen off of Green Street, on one side of the Brownie Theater.
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By Melissa Gibson
Have you noticed the murals in Hendricks County welcoming visitors and residents to their prospective towns? Non-profits, civic organizations, businesses and artists have joined forces to create new and inviting artwork in a town near you.
Brownsburg completed theirs at the end of May, in partnership with the Brownsburg Kiwanis and Brownsburg High School’s National Arts Honors Society (NAHS). Passersby can view the design on the side of the old Brownie Theater on Green Street.
The message says, “Welcome to Brownsburg,” and includes an area with the names of sponsors: Brownsburg Kiwanis, Sherwin Williams, Arkanoff Painting, Hendricks County Bank and Trust and NAHS of Brownsburg.
It also includes a bulldog, Brownsburg High School’s mascot, with a trailing leash visitors can “hold” while taking a photo in front of the mural.
When asked how she would describe the experience, Visual Arts Department Head and NAHS sponsor, Lori Woodcock said, “In one word – joy. This was a difficult year for the students with all the restrictions due to COVID. They were so excited to come together and workon this mural three days per week. It allowed them to have fun while doing something they love –creating art. The fact that they got to share their art with the entire town was just icing on the cake.”
Look up close to see nods to the Town of Brownsburg and a ‘thank you’ to all businesses and organizations involved.
The project took a total of nine days over three weeks and over 20 hours to complete and they hope their first mural won’t be their last.
“I’m incredibly proud of what the students were able to accomplish in such a short time and I hope the residents of Brownsburg take the time to stop and see the mural up close and notice all the little nods to Brownsburg hiding in the letters,” Woodcock said. “We are open to creating another mural for the town in the future. If anyone is interested in adding a mural to their building, I invite them to contact me.” Woodcock can be reached at LWoodcock@brownsburg.k12.in.us.
Just a few miles down the road, Plainfield has completed their hometown mural in early June. Non-profit Main Street Plainfield, Inc. commissioned the mural with a grant from Duke Energy and worked with local artist Kylin Brown to design the final piece on the west side of Al’s Donuts. “Art has always been a part of my life. I started my own art business a couple of years ago and have done murals in the past. I’ve always been drawn to areas that had a lot of public art,” Brown said.
Inside the Plainfield letters, visitors can catch glimpses of veterans walking in the Quaker Day parade, the Van Buren elm tree, the Plainfield bridge, the trail system, Splash Island and a street view of Main Street.
“I hope it catches their eye and people will see something different each time; they’ll be able to focus on the details. It features all the aspects of the town that I love with the parks and the history and the small town feel as well as an up-and-coming area. I just have a lot of love for the community and wanted to incorporate that and represent where we are going,” Brown said.
Once the mural was complete, photos and comments exploded on social media with compliments to the artist and expressions of awe and appreciation of the bright andbold “Welcome to Plainfield” mural.
The individual letters in the Plainfield mural contain scenes that relate to the Town’s past and present.
“We hope to do more murals and we hope it draws people downtown, Executive Director of Main Street Plainfield Inc., Stephanie Scotten said. “People want to take a picture with the mural and then there’s walkability to the shops and the restaurants. We want to be the premier arts district in Hendricks County.”
Additional work by Brown can be seen across from Bru Burger in Plainfield at the Shops at Perry Crossing. Brown is focused on creating opportunities for all artists and continues to share ideas and a passion to bring more art and opportunity to the community. She can be reached at kylinbrown.com and on Instagram at kylinbrownstudio. A mural planned for the north side of the Avon American Legion Post 145 is in the beginning stages. Just last week, the Legion board met to review and discuss seven artists/group proposals for the project. The board was impressed by the variety and quality of submissions, according to member, Dave Jackson and the Legion hopes to see their mural completed by the end of the summer.
Pittsboro Local & Social
The Shepherd’s Shelves Food Pantry at Pittsboro Christian Church (located across the street from Pittsboro Elementary School) will be open on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Don’t forget the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, June 16 at Pittsboro United Methodist Church. The time is 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Pittsboro Christian Church will be hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, July 3rd as part of the Town of Pittsboro Freedom Celebration. Serving will be from 2 - 8 p.m. and will take place in Scamahorn Park. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and fireworks will be at dusk.
Plan to join in on all the festivities!
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Have a pleasant week. Enjoy the sunshine.
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Amo Local & Social
The Town of Amo extends its love, sympathy and prayers to the family of Sylinda Rissot. Amo Community Building will be closed on Tuesdays, June 15, June 22, and June 29 IN MEMORY OF Sylinda, who along with husband Bob, facilitated Amo Jam for almost 20 years. AMO JAM is suspended until further notice.
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Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this year’s Fish Fry a succes, and also to all who came out to enjoy the food and the fun and support the Amo Fire Dept. and Cascade Youth Leagues.
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Senior Services Offers Alaska Cruise in 2022
Hendricks County Senior Services is offering the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime. In May of 2022, they will be traveling to Alaska for a 3-day land tour and 7-night cruise. The land tour will include an overnight in Fairbanks and two nights at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. The cruise will be seven nights aboard the Grand Princess.
The land tour includes a trip on a sternwheel riverboat, a tour of Denali National Park and a scenic rail journey from Denali to Anchorage. The cruise will visit Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver. It will also cruise through Hubbard Glacier and Glacier bay National Park.
The Senior Center is working with local travel specialists, Mike and Jenifer Laver, of Cruise Planners, to assure that all questions can be answered by local representatives.
You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center to take this trip. Space is limited. If you would like more details about this trip, stop by the Senior Center at 1201 Sycamore Lane in Danville or call Becky at 317-745-4303.
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Benjamin Franklin
Prindle Prize Winners
Every year the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University awards Prindle Prizes to students whose course projects engaged in ethical inquiry. These prizes are awarded in six categories: humanities; social science; STEM; thesis; FYS; and visual, literary, and performing arts.
This year, two Hendricks County students were amont the recipients of Prindle Prizes: Owen Meyer of Avon Ayo-Oluwa Laleye of Plainfield
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On Dean’s List at U. of Iowa
Kiana Wells of Brownsburg, was among the more than 7,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester.
Wells is a third year undergraduate student in the UI’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is majoring in English and Creative Writing.
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Graduates From Baldwin Wallace
Cydney Grannemann of Avon, a graduate of Avon High School, recently graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science: Biology.
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On Ohio U. Dean’s List
The following localstudents qualified for the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses:
Kaitlyn Booher of Plainfield, in the Honors Tutorial College
Anna Mueller of Avon, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions.
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Graduates From RCTC
Kelli Kratoska, of Danville, recently graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) at the end of Spring Semester 2021.
Kelli received Associate of Applied Science for Cancer Registry Management with High Honors.
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Receives Honors
Abigail Moyers, of Plainfield, a senior at The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, recievied honor recognition for achieving a grade point average between 3.50 to 3.74.
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Honored At U. of Alabama
The following local students were honored at the University of Alabama with records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all A’s).
Rachel Colburn of Avon was named to the Deans List.
Spencer Cook of Brownsburg was named to the Presidents List.
Alyssa Walrich of Brownsburg was named to the Deans List.
Siara Quinn of Plainfield was named to the Presidents List.
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Dive Into A Good Book at Clayton-Liberty Township Library
The display window at the Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library highlights the Summer Reading Program theme, “Dive Into A Good Book.”
The Summer Reading Program began June 7 at the Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library and will continue through Friday, July 16.
The programs include Story Time with Pam, S.T.E.A.M. with Water with Kathy, Teen Games, Teen Book Tasting, Teen Craft Programs, Adult Book Tastings, Family Game Night, Family Movie Night, and Seashells and Snacks.
The program will end with a celebration with
Frigid Frogand Moore and the dreawing for raffle prizes donated by NSSB of Clayton, McDonalds, Culvers, Chili’s, Five Guys, ADK, Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, DeWeese Design Salon, Kings Island, andPlainfield Recreational Center. For more information, go clayton.lib.in.us or stop by the library. It’s FREE!
Some of the prizes to be given away at the Clayton-Liberty Township’s Summer Reading Program.
North Salem Local & Social
90th Birthday
Marcia Sowders, mother of Kathy May, will be celebrating her 90th Birthday on July 2. As Marcia is now in a nursing home in Williamsport, please send card addressed to Kathy May, 306 Lincoln Street, Williamsport, IN 47993 and she will take it to her mother. Marcia is a 1949 graduate of North Salem High School and Kathy graduated in 1973. Marcia’s other daughter, Janis, graduated in 1971.
Happy birthday wishes to Marcia.
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Reagan Hubbard is on the Dean’s List for Spring 2021 at Ivy Tech Community College. Regan is pursuing a degree in business.
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Celebration of Life
Father Ed Shelton and son Brian Shelton will be honored with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 26, 6:30 p.m., at the North Salem Community Building. Come and share happy memories and fellowship with family and friends.
Ed was a retired employee of Allison’s and son Brian a lifelong farmer. Brian passed April 23,2020 and his Dad, Ed, passed September 4, 2020.
A brief service will be held, followed by food and beverage. Everyone welcome.
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Thursday, June 10: The lawn mowers are going all over the neighborhood. No one knows what tomorrow’s weather will bring. Will be ready.
Buddy Johnston, fur baby of Sonnie Johnston, made a visit to The Come Hang Out Store last Tuesday. He is so cute - wants to know if he can volunteer to help. Would be real good with children and ole, old ladies, too!!
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Circle of Concern
Lloyd Hopkins, Marcia sowders, Rita Lieske, Gerald Whiles, Barbara Porter, Dottie Basham, Mary Lou Morris, Dianne Neff, Glenda Smith, Amanda Trout, the family of Allen Small, and all others under the weather or in need of prayers.
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Sorry, Missy, I put you down in Alabama - I know it’s Georgia, and all your friends do, to. Miss you as all your friends do. Stay cool and dry.
So many road improvements going on. Very hard to get there from here - you know what I mean. Think it gives work to a lot of people, so good for all.
Parks and campgrounds are full as people are enjoying being out.
Don’t forget - Robb Daffenbaugh’s birthday is every month on the 12th. He loves to celebrate!!
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Lot of people looking forward to the Strawberry Festival, June 19 and 20. So many planning garage sales. My neighbor, Gene McCullough, who cooks a lot, is having a sale - everything $1 - can’t beat that. Don’t know if he’ll be cooking for it! He is wellknown from being in The Republican, with all his cooking that is shared by so many. Thanks, Gene.
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Visitors we forgot to mention last week: Kathy, Aaron Graham; Kim Scuddere, Craig Scudder, Garret and Delany Wertz, Chrissy Graham and girls Kizlee, Whitly, and Savanah, Joan Kisner.
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What a week-end! Saturday started with a large Baby Shower for Walker Russell at the North Salem Christian Church. So many family and friends present. Decorations were carried out in a woody style. Guess they plan on Walker bing an outdoors man! More food, very good, macaroni and cheese to die for!
This was followed by a very large turnout for the Celebration of Life for Allen Small at the Covenant Grace Church, North Salem. Good to see so many pay their respects to Allan and all his family.
And then came the 1st Birthday party for Ryder Basham at the home of his parents, Tyler and Zoey Basham. Again, delicious food, lots of visiting. Little ones so cute. Our young people of the community all serve on Volunteer Fire Dept. and on other jobs. We love them all. They’re taking their responsibilities for our town to be the #1 place to raise a family.
So warm out Saturday, will have to cool down later.
Good to see Peyton Brackin and his friend at the party. They live across the street in the former Jr. Boller place. His boss is in the process of remodeling the home. Peyton has an apartment in the former garage. Real cute.
We appreciate all our people. It is a great town. Love one, love all.
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The Farmers Market is so outstanding. I wasn’t able to attend Thursday but there was vendors all along Main Street and side street and more. Thanks, everyone, for your participate and hope to make it Thursday. Good community involvement. June 24th will have a Fundraiser Meal; July 1st, Pet Parade; other activities every Thursday, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
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Celebrating birthdays ahead:
June 30 - Marisa Dinsmore, Jan Miller
June 21 - Betty Bartley, Abby Grace
June 24 - Peter & Jenny Baenziger 15th anniversary
June 26 - Mark Brackin’s birthday in heaven.
July 2 - Marcia Sowders birthday, Sarah Baenzinger’s birthday.
July 4 - Fritz Abernathy’s birthday.
July 7 - Lauren Riggs Baugh’s 33rd birthday.
July 8 - Anne Baneziger’s 32nd birthday.
July 9 - Natalie Fleece- Nick Hamilton Wedding
July 10 - Herb & Jan Miller’s 43rd anniversary, Sam Mount’s 95th birthday in heaven.
July 13, Donna Brackin’s big 82nd birthday.
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To Celebrate 95 th Birthday
Celebrate Mary Ellen Trent’s 95th birtday, Sunday, June 27, at an open house at Richard A. Carlucci Aquatic Center, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield, between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. No gifts, please.
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Yard Waste Recycling Centers Open
Hendricks County Recycling District operates two Yard Waste Recycling Centers that accept woody waste (brush, limbs, firewood, etc.), grass clippings, leaves, and other organic matter from Hendricks County households. Material collected at the centerswill be recycled into mulch.
Brownsburg Yard Waste Recycling Center is at 90 Mardale Dr. Hours are Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 317-858- 8231.
Plainfield Yard Waste Recycling Center is at 7020 S. CR 875 E. Hours: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 317-838-9332.
To learn more about the Yard Waste Recycling Cneter and check out the online recycling guide, visit RecycleHendricksCounty.org.
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Senior Center Membership
Membership in the Hendricks County Senior not only provides extra benefits, but membership dollars are an important part of the funding that prove the wide variety of activities and workshops offered to all senior citizens in Hendricks County.
The annual membership fee is $55 per person. The cost of membership is only $.22 per day for the 247 days the Senior Center isopen a year.
Membership enables you to participate in activities and programs that are exclusively for members and provides discounts to members when a fee is charged for an activity or program.
Becoming a member is easy. Simply visit the Senior Center, complete a Membership Form and pay the membership dues. Members can renew their membership online. Visit hcseniors.org to learn more.
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- Kin Hubbard
Indiana Street House Becomes Home Grown Salon
Colby Collins in front of the unique mural she had paanted by Julie Vornholt on the porch of Home Grown Salon.
“I’ve had my eye on this little house for a long time.”
That’s how Colby Collins explained how a dream became a reality last Saturday at the ribbon cutting and open house for Home Grown Salon, 52 N. Indiana, Danville.
A Mooresville graduate, she became interested in hair styling after touring an Aveda distribution center after college. She started working in Danville about two and a half years ago.
When the little brick house became available, she and her husband, Brian, didn’t hesitate. After equal amounts of planning and hard work, the house, built in the mid-1800’s and formerly used as a florist shop, became a trendy-full service salon, with four stylists (one specializing in men’s styling) and two estheticians.
“My hope is to be a community staple,” she said, “where we give first haircuts, create memories on bride’s special day, or just become your favorite place to be every 4-6 weeks.”
You can learn more and make appointments at Homegrownsalondanville.com/, call 317-515-2534, or follow on Facebook at Home Grown Salon.
Above: Home Grown Salon staff pose with Town Board members after the ribbon cutting last Saturday. Below right: A mirror reflects the home-like interior of the salon.
Home Grown Salon’s philophy decorate a wall.
Improve Your Mood Support Group
Improve Your Mood Support Group meetings are every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hendricks County Senior Center. The Group is offered at no cost to anyone 25 years of age or older wishing to participate. No reservations are required to attend.
The group is facilitated by Sharon Dora Samsell, Coordinator of Bereavement and Community Support Groups for Hendricks Regional Health.
Transportation is available through Senior Services at 317-718-4474. If you would like to join us for lunch before the meeting, please call the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 years old or older and their spouses.
Hendricks County Senior Services is funded in part by United Way of Central Indiana, CICOA Aging and In-Home Services and the generous donations of individuals, businesses and community organizations. Service is provided without regard to sex, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin.
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Charles Wadsworth
Amo Parade Returns To (Really) Warm Welcome
Loud and proud the parade that accompanies the Amo Fish Fry was back and ready to entertain residents and visitors.
Ready, Aim....Soak ‘Em!
Cascade Youth League members tried to moderate the heat with a little water.
Can Fair Time Be Far Behind?
The Hendricks County Antique Tractor & Machiner Association debuted their 2021 float with the theme, “Fun at the Fair Thru the Years.”
A Royal Wave
2020 Hendricks County Fair Queen Kyla Smith waved at her subjects from the back of a truck. Kyla will turn her crown over to the new 2021 4-H Fair Queen on Saturday, July 10.
Candidate In Race For Office
Jack Sadler got his run for Sheriff in 2022 off to a good start at the Amo Parade.
Another Candidate Heard From
Another candidate for Sheriff, Terry Judy brough along a decorated float.
...And Still Running
Brett Clark will complete his second consecutive term as Hendricks County Sheriff in 2022 and will be ineligible for another term, but that doesn’t keep him from running.
Coatesville VFD Then...
The Coatesville Volunteer Fire Department brought out its first fire truck.
... and Coatesville VFD Now
Coatesville’s latest fire truck definitely has more bells and whistles.
Parties Participate in Parade
There’s no election this year, but the major political parties brought out their (well-decorated) platforms for the parade.
Plainfield Lions Club Awards Scholarship
Left to right: Lion Wayne Carter (presentng check), Spencer Donaldson, Lion Worth Donaldson, Club President and Spencer’s father.
The Plainfield Lions Club showed their support of community youth by presenting Plainfield High School graduate Spencer Donaldson with a $500 scholarship for his continued education. The club presented Spencer with his scholarship check on June 7th at the club’s regular meeting.
Spencer plans to attend Butler University in the fall to study biology with the hopes of becoming a dentist.
Spencer has set an excellent example for fellow students to follow, and is a deserving recipient of this scholarship. Helping young people continue their education is one of the challenges our community faces, and it’s a need the Plainfield Lions Club continues to address.
To learn more about the Plainfield Lions Club, please contact Tom Iles at 317-600-5193 or t.iles@sbcglobal.net.
HRH Honors 2021 Comeback Athletes
Hendricks Regional Health is continuing its support of high school athletes in Hendricks County with the Comeback Athlete Award. One athlete from each Hendricks County high school was recognized for their return to competition following an injury, in addition to their leadership, sportsmanship and academic performance. All the Comeback Athletes were nominated by their high school athletic directors. The Comeback Athletes honored this year were:
• Makenna Baruman, from Tri-West. Makenna competed in basketball and volleyball for the Bruins.
• Ally Becki, from Brownsburg. Ally played basketball for the Bulldogs.
• Chloe Gould, from Danville. Chloe played basketball for the Warriors.
• Mitch O’Mara, from Avon. Mitch played basketball for the Orioles.
• Aidan Roach, from Cascade. Aidan competed in football, basketball and baseball for the Cadets.
• Keegan Sheffler, from Plainfield. Keegan competed in football and track and field for the Quakers.
“We are extremely proud of the maturity and resolve these students demonstrated,” said HRH President & CEO Kevin Speer. “So much occurred during their high school careers that was out of their control, including their injuries. Each challenged themselves to turn their setbacks into comebacks and return to competition safely.”
Hendricks Regional Health’s certified athletic trainers work in partnership with the following local schools to provide sports medicine services to athletes:
• Avon High School and Middle Schools
• Bethesda Christian High School
• Brownsburg High School and Middle Schools
• Cascade High School and Middle School
• Cloverdale High School and Middle School
• Danville High School and Middle School
• DePauw University
• Greencastle High School and Middle School
• North Putnam High School and Middle School
• Plainfield High School and Middle School
• South Putnam High School and Middle School
• Tri-West High School and Middle School
Loan Medical Equipment
Hendricks County Senior Services maintains a limited supply of medical equipment available for loan for residents of Hendricks County as part of the Danville Rotary Club Foundations, Inc’s Durable Medical Equipment Loan program.
Equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for borrowing the equipment. Donations are graciously accepted to help offset the cost of maintaining the equipment. We offer walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, and canes. Call the Senior Center for more information at 317-745- 4303.
Plainfield Clothing Closet, My Daily Walk, Expands at New Location
By Melissa Gibson
In 2017, Fred Means Jr. was walking through a store and noticed a child wearing a worn pair of shoes. Thinking of all the children in need of shoes, he went home, spoke to his wife Karen and My Daily Walk was born.
“We started out as a mobile shoe and coat closet,” Karen said. “In August of 2018, we had enough funds to purchase a 14 x 7 foot motorcycle trailer and we were going to a couple of locations in Plainfield and giving away the shoes and coats we had collected. In May of 2019, we opened our first store front on Clarks Creek Road.”
The couple spoke with several shoe closets across the state, housed within a school system or church, but felt they didn’t want to be affiliated with a specific organization, but rather, allow residents to feel welcome to come regardless of age or religious affiliation. Soon, they began accepting clothing too. “Our target market is families with children under 18 years old, but we never turn anyone away,” Karen said. “Everything is free. We put a limit on the shoes and coats – one per household member, but on the clothes, we just ask that you take what you need and leave some for others.”
The non-profit is 100 percent volunteer driven and the extraordinary support from donors and community members has allowed the Means to expand to a larger store just across the street from their former location.
As of June 5, My Daily Walk will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at 2028 Stafford Rd., Suite C in Plainfield. The Means will schedule an appointment for families that can’t make it on Saturday.
“Our family has put a lot of money into it ourselves, but we’ve had several churches donate and several private doners. This past September we had an anonymous donor that gave such a substantial amount, it allowed us to move into this bigger location,” Karen said.
It may surprise some that Hendricks County has such a need, but Means says the need is great, especially through the pandemic and the job loss and financial insecurity that followed.
“Sometimes it’s people you wouldn’t necessarily expect,” Means said. “You hear a lot about food pantries, and all it takes it a job loss, an illness or something like that. We felt like this particular area and being so close to Indianapolis would be a good spot to serve. We want to be accessible and we’ve had people come from Boone, Marion, Morgan counties, not to mention Hendricks.”
Now that they’ve moved into a new space of 1200 square feet, My Daily Walk is in need of additional volunteers.
“It’s primarily run by family members, but we’re hoping to get a consistent volunteer base. We’ve had small groups from local churches reach out, but in the past, we only had 500 square feet and it was difficult to have too many people in such a small space. Now, we have storage area, we’re able to put a lot more inventory out on the floor and more space means more hands needed to continue to replenish.”
Donations are accepted during open hours. They do not accept formal wear or business wear. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.mydailywalk17.com or call 317- 600-4315.
