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The Republican

Volume 140, Number 25

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County has plans for a busy summer, and they are seeking volunteers to lend a hand.

“We know there are people who would benefit from our services who don’t know about us or who are unsure how to get started, and we need to reach them.” said Renee Harlor, Senior Program Coordinator for Meals on Wheels.

The organization has formed a community outreach team, made up of volunteers with the goal of doing just that, reaching the community. This team will set up informational booths at several events in Hendricks County.

“We will be at Farmer’s Markets and festivals, places where we can reach large groups of people, some of who may need our services and some who may know of someone who need our services.” said Harlor.

If you are interested in volunteering you can visit their website, HCMealsonWheels.org, the site lists all volunteer needs and will give you the steps to get started. For as little as two hours a month Meals on Wheels volunteers can make a huge difference.

Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious, hot meal to homebound residents of Hendricks County. The organization serves between 100 – 130 hot meals per day, every Monday through Friday. 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 would like more information about becoming a client or volunteer, you can visit their website or call Renee Harlor at 317-745-3469. ______________________________________________

Qualifies For Olympics

Chloe Dygert, Brownsburg native and 2015 graduate of Brownsburg High School, recently won the women’s time trials at the USA Cycling Pro Road Championships, and has been selected to represent the United States at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Dygert is currently a member of the Canyon-SRAM team. __________

July Cruise-In Coming

The next First Friday Cruise-In on Danville’s Historic Court House Square will be Friday, July 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. The July Cruise-In is always the biggest of the year. Make it part of your July 4th weekend. Local businesses and restaruants will be open for shopping or refreshments.

Yard Waste Recycling Centers Open

Hendricks County Recycling District operates two Yard Waste Recycling Centers accepting woody waste (brush, limbs, firewood, etc.), grass clippings, leaves, and other organic matter from Hendricks County households. Material collected at the centers will 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: 317-8588231.

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 view the online recycling guide, visit RecycleHendricksCounty.org.

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. __________

Fish Dinner At Legion Post

One fisherman says they’re not biting because we’ve had too much rain and the fish are staying on the bottom where it’s drier.

No such excuses at American Legion Post 118, 846 S. SR 39, Danville, where the monthly Fish Dinner goes on as usual on Friday, July 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eat in or carry out.

The public is invited to attend. __________

It’s News To Us

If you have local news to share, deadline for news items is noon on Monday.

E-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net. Call 317745-2777 or fax to 317647-4341. After hours, news items may be slipped in the mail slot in the front door at 6 E. Main, Danville.

Celebrations

On July 4, 2021 the nation will mark the 245th anniversary of our independence.

The people of Hendricks County will celebrate with picnics, parades and fireworks.

A variety of events are scheduled around the county to help people celebrate the Glorious Fourth.

New Generation of Patriots

Members of Hendricks County Young Marines marched in last year’s Freedom Celebration in Pittsboro. The event returns this year with added activities in Scamahorn Park. ______________________________________________

To Celebrate 95th 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. __________ Read, every day, something no one else is reading.

Think, every day, something no one else is thinking.

Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity.

— Christopher Morley

Hendricks County Ham Radio Field Day

Members of the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society carefully monitor an amateur radio transmission during a past Field Day. (Photo by Bob Burns) _________________________________________________________________

Ham radio operators in Hendricks County will gather in Danville this weekend, Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main, for their annual 24-hour “operate under emergency conditions” event.

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“We are glad to have Field Day after missing last year because of Covid-19,” said John Farmer of Avon, president of the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society (HCARS).

In previous years, more than 60 local amateur radio operators came to Field Day to set up temporary antennas and power supplies, and get on the air, along with more than 40,000 hams across North America.

Field Day is also a social event for area hams, Farmer said, and a time when elected and other officials from county agencies visit and continue to learn how ham radio works when other communication modes fail in an emergency.

Field Day’s 24 hours of on-air operation begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, at the Fairgrounds grandstand. Look for yellow “Ham Radio” signs for access. To avoid traffic from Ribfest on Saturday afternoon and evening, visitors are encouraged to come on Sunday before 1:30 p.m., with entry at Gate 4 on County Road 200 East.

For more information, visit HCARS on Facebook beginning this Thursday.

Shop Farmers Markets

Avon Farmers Market – 4-7 p.m., Tuesdays, through Sept. 14, 8244 E. US Highway 36.

Brownsburg Farmers Market – 4-7 p.m., Thursdays through Sept. 30, 61 N. Green St. Coatesville Farmers Market, noon-4 p.m, Sundays, through September, Railroad St. & Milton St. Danville Farmers Market – 8 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, through Sept. 4, Town Square North Salem Farmers Market – 5-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, through Oct. 7, 5 W. Pearl St. Pittsboro Farmers Market – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., May 5 through Sept. 29, every Wed., 227 E. Main St. Plainfield Farmers Market – 4-7 p.m.,Wednesdays, through Sept., every Wed., 105 S. East St. __________

Home & Garden Hotline

Got a landscaping question? Wondering what to do with your garden? In a quandry when it comes to the right plant for your shady flower garden?

Call the Home-Landscaping-Garden Help Line and Hendricks County Master Gardeners will answer your questions every Tuesday, through Sept. 28.

Hours are 9 a.m. -noon and 1-4 p.m.

Call the hotline at 317745-9260 (Hendricks Co. Extension) and get advice from the experts! __________ It’s easier for a rich man to ride that camel through the eye of a needle directly into the Kingdom of Heaven, than for some of us to give up our cell phone.

Vera Nazarian

Avon - “Night at the Park” on Saturday, July 3, from to 10 p.m., at Avon Town Hall Park. Fireworks, face painting, pony rides, animal show, music - all free! Food trucks will have refreshments available for purchase.

Brownsburg - Brownsburg Lions Club’s 4th of July Extravaganza returns!

Tuesday, June 29 through Ssturday, July 4, 5 -11 p.m., at Arbuckle Acres Park.

Carnival each evening, plus food tens. Parade on Saturday starts at 10 a.m.

Pittsboro - Freedom Celebration Parade Saturday, July 3, at 2 p.m. The Celebration continues at Scamahorn Park with the Pittsboro Christian Chruch Fish (seving from 2-8 p.m., music and fireworks (10 p.m.).

Plainfield - July 4, 5 10:30 at Hummel Park.

Free bounce house, live bands, food and fireworks (at 9:55 p.m.)

Danville - Sunday, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m., Danville Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Fred host Food Trucks and Fireworks at the DCHS parking lot. ___________

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 is open 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.

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. __________

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.

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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: A young girl was in trouble in Danville in July 1884. Jailed for theft, she shocked The Republican’s reporter when he visited her.

“A more horrible sight is scarcely ever seen in a small town.”

Sixteen, ragged and dirty, she was clad only in a torn calico dress, worn-out slippers, “and a thick coat of dirt.”

Illiterate, she hailed from Belle Union and had left home after falling “into bad company and becoming morally depraved.” Going to Greencastle, she went “from bad to worse,” and then arrived in Coatesville looking for work, but was forced to live in the woods.

Men and boys there had given her food but “treated her badly.”

Then she stole a dress and earrings from a local home. Apparently “unmindful of the crime she has been committing,” she acknowledged the theft was wrong but “hunger and need for clothing drove her to it.”

A pretty young Rochester lady “of the highest respectability” dressed in men’s clothing in March 1882 and visited the gambling dens and saloons.

“She says she had a perfect revelation of the wickedness of men and will never, never marry.”

Arrested and jailed, she revealed her identity “and her parents came in hot haste for her.”

Later that year, a doctor’s wife was arrested at the Hotel Brunswick in Indianapolis for fornication, apparently with a Chicago man, who complained. Had the doctor not fled, he, too, would have been arrested.

Then a Spencerville man beat another doctor, likely to death, for telling a joke that offended the man’s wife.

Much of the trouble those days was due to people not spending half a cent a day for “intellectual recreation,” meaning they were not buying newspapers. The “great mass of people” had plenty of money for “theatrical humbug,” hats, whiskey and cigars but not to subscribe to a good newspaper.

Dear Editor, have you told The Publisher about this? But before you do, warn him that the editor of a Hot Springs paper was shot and killed later that same year by a railroad magnate and a hotel owner, both former colonels, over “an offensive newspaper article.”

Someone calling himself “Not Nunc” in a Union issue in November 1873, declared, “Knowledge, morals – all the virtues – grow and prosper only as they are cultivated, and the man who does not ‘hoe his row’ in these fields shirks duties which others must do for him, or he and his generation are developing downward.”

Proper “pruning” of young plants and minds was essential, else they would produce “none or inferior fruit.”

I get the sense there was “filth” and “cholera poisons” in Danville, but as I wasn’t there, I don’t know what Nunc was writing about.

“There is a sink of iniquity which has for some time been poisoning the moral atmosphere of Danville.”

Property values had depreciated. That declaration likely caught attention.

I’ve no time to learn more about it.

An indignant pastor deplored what he had experienced in November 1871 when two young women were baptized. Their “modern and enormous” chignons were so overpoweringly large that not a drop of the baptismal water touched their heads. Instead, he was obliged to wet their topknots.

I cannot tell whether Amo’s Addison Coffin intended allegory or wrote of fact when he penned “A White Slave” in February 1865 while the war, clearly won, still raged.

His farm had for some years sheltered fugitive slaves but never “a slender, graceful, beautiful girl, young in years and perfectly white.”

She declared herself a slave fleeing a brute who sought his way with her. He was “an unprincipled monster who sought to seduce her from the path of virtue.”

Resisting, she was relentlessly pursued, “and when persuasion failed . . . the cruel lash was her portion.” When that failed, “he resorted to violence” and knocked her senseless.

Thought near death she awoke hidden by a black man who arranged for her to reach Coffin’s farm.

Feverish, in delirium, she nearly died, but miraculously recovered. She then vanished, not to be seen for years until a brother espied her, happily married, on the arm of a “noble specimen of manhood” who knew nothing of her past.

The brother kept her secret. Addison asked, then, “could there be a sin in that amalgamation?”

Paul Miner Lizton ______________________________________________________________________

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Birthday parties, new babies, anniversaries, visits from long-lost cousins -these 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.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

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 June 25, 1896 If you want to enjoy yourself free of charge the Fourth, come to Brownsburg.

There will be sack races, foot races, bicycle races and a drill by a number of young ladies under the direction of Prof. J.A. Johnson. We desire your presence.

Hadley: There will be a picnic held on the Industrial School grounds the Fourth of July. The speakers’ subject will be “Temperance.”

Avon: Supt. Hostetter and trustee Parsons spent last Saturday at Toll Gate locating the Bailey school house. They decided to place the new building one-half mile up the Shiloh road in the corner of Barney Gossett’s woods. No. 1 has been abandoned and this will accommodate pupils in both districts.

The Stilesville “Gold Bugs” are wanting to hear from some of the ball teams in the county.

A Sunday school was organized at Quebec, Sunday.

Pecksburg: E.B. Harlan picked 650 gallons of strawberries this year and sold 400 gallons at Danville.

Alex. King brought to this office for exhibition a head of lettuce which is certainly entitle to the prize for size. It is of the “Mammoth Prize” variety and deserves its name.

Trustee Ensminger has a plan for a high school building to be built by Center township and Danville and to be used by the corporations jointly. His ideas is that the ground and building should be paid for by the town and township equally.

Rainstown: Barney Keeney, James Johnson and Omar Baker have entered land in Dakota adjoining each other.

Saturday, a goodly number gathered at the home of Henry Kurtz, six miles northwest of Danville, to celebrate the ninety-ninth birthday of Uncle Lawrence Vannice. About ninety partook of a bountiful repast and “all went merry as a marriage bell.” ______ ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO Issue of June 23, 1921 That the T.H.I & E. traction company proposes to build the Danville and Amo line, connecting at Amo with the Terre Haute Line, is now known to be a fact.

The local members of the Friends church and its popular pastor, Rev. Mary M. Harold, had the honor and distinction, Sunday, of conducting the largest and most enjoyable meeting of the kind ever held in Danville. It is estimated that some 400 people were fed and there was ample for all.

On Saturday, June 25th the Plainfield library will start a branch library at Clayton in the rear of Mr. Grant W. Stone’s store.

This branch library will be open two days each week – on Wednesday and Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Arthur Shartle, of this city, and Miss Mildred Musgarve, of Brazil, who has been operating a photo studio here for a year, were married in the Christian church in Brazil a week ago today.

Grant Hornaday is now in full charge of the Sanitary milk station on north Washington street, which he recently purchased of its Indianapolis owners.

William “Skipper” Hart, of Indianapolis, tramped over Danville, Saturday, to see if he could find a familiar spot that he knew in his boyhood days.

The horn on a lonesome auto parked on the east side of the square, Tuesday, broke loose in a mournful strain and ten minutes, three men and four boys were required to stop it. In about fifteen minutes, it broke loose again and the owner appeared on the scene and quieted the wails.

C.L. Thompson, of the Thompson Drug Company, the first of this month, rounded out just 30 years of continuous service in the same line, ministering to the public wants. ______

SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of June 27, 1946 A new Ercoupe plane will be on display at the Mecca airport, west of Danville, Sunday afternoon. Don Hood and Hugh Thompson, instructors, will be on the field to demonstrate the new ship and explain the simplified controls.

Western Star Masonic Lodge of Danville marked its 100th year with a meeting and banquet, Friday.

W.P. Rigdon of Danville has been awarded a contract for repairing and resurfacing black-topped streets in Plainfield.

Mrs. Basil Rauth of Danville has a poem, “Dark Harvest,” published in the nationally-known “Writer” magazine.

Sunday, July 7, is the tentative date set for the qualifying round of the annual Hendricks county golf tournament, to be played at Martinsville.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts was the scene of a cleverly arranged announcement party of the approaching marriage of their daughter, Jane, to Gorman Boots. At the conclusion of the card games, each guest was present a white booklet of matches on which was engraved, “It’s a Match – Jane & Gorman, July 13, 1946.”

Danville Taxi – Phone 66 – Taxi Stand at East Side Café. After 12 p.m., at the Hoosier Hotel, Phone 403. O.K. Baird, owner and operator.

The Sub-Deb club met last Wednesday.

Thirteen members answered the roll call with their favorite material. Joan Miller and Ruth Wean gave talks on the care of washing a sweater. _____ FIFTY YEARS AGO Issue of June 24, 1971 The 4-H Fair Board voted to build a horse & pony barn this year. And received money from 30 county citizens who signed personal notes. Previously, the 4-H members had to stable their animals in tents, which was inadequate and dangerous.

The board of school trustees of North West Hendricks Schools decided to table any new construction plans for a new high school until such time as the financial ability of the corporation is adequate to sustain such a program.

The Evelyn Miller Artificial Kidney Fund has a balance, as of Saturday, of $5,373.60.

James Associates has presented the architectural drawing of a new, estimated $1.7 million elementary school for the Mill Creek Community School Corporation.

The structure is supposed to accommodate elementary students in the Clayton-Hazelwood area.

Bride-elect, Miss Alice Cox, has been honored with two parties, recently, the first a “spinster” party given by Miss Becky Deeb, June 10. The second affair was a family luncheon with her aunt, Mrs. Wendell Mann, of Francisville, Saturday, at the Iron Skillet in Indianapolis.

Miss Tracey Leigh Duffin and Miss Brenda Jane Jordan, both of Plainfield, were named princesses in the recent court of the 1971 Indiana Rose Festival pageant at the Hillsdale Gardens, Indianapolis. ______ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of June 20, 1996 The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce will host its first Fun Feast-ival, a special community event, Saturday, July 6, at Danville’s Ellis Park.

Fifteen Hendricks County 4-H young ladies are competing for the title of Miss Hendricks County 4-H Fair Queen.

Craig Callahan recently earned a Chartered Financial Consultant diploma and professional designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. He also recently earned the Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Indianapolis.

David M. Hoffeditz, son of Ray and Cyrena Hoffeditz of Pittsboro, a 1988 graduate of Danville Community High School and 1992 graduate of Cedarville College, Ohio, received his Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Rob Roberts, president of the Danville Fire Association would like to invited everyone to attend the July 6 Fun Feast-ival.

The Association will be having a hog roast with the proceeds used for purchases for the Fire Department. _____ TEN YEARS AGO Issue of June 23, 2011 The Hendricks Regional Health YMCA at Avon will officially open its doors to members on Saturday, June 25.

Hendricks County has been selected as one of six destinations to be featured for filming by the Indiana Department of Tourism for release during the 2012 travel season.

The Town of Danville recently received a grant to construct a street tree inventory through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Dr. Roger B. Beck, a 1965 graduate of Cascade High School, served as Commencement speaker at the University of Evansville’s 153rd Commencement ceremony on May 7.

In 1945, just out of the Army, where he served as a gunner in the Tank Division, Joe M. Harper bought a truck off of a guy that had a load of fertilizer. That was the beginning of Harper Trucking. His son, Joe III, has continued the business.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Court News

Hendricks County Marriage Licenses Issued June 14 - 18, 2021 Usama Feroze Hanif, 26, and Fatima Ahmad Khan, 26.

Kevin Joseph Lopez, 29, and Deni Nahui Ornelas Alegria, 28.

Lydia Kathleen Bird, 23, and Jayce Carlton Everling, 23.

Kaitlynn Beth Cragen, 22, and Robert Wayne Walker, 22.

Olivia Claire Warren, wr, and Avery Thomas Barnett, 26.

Isaac Thomas Hanagan, 21, and Hannah Grace Taylor, 20.

Alexandra Schorr, 27, and Alec Kenny, 29.

Shaylee Chittenden, 20, and Mark Miller III, 21.

Maria Noel Pavy, 24, and Blake Russell Gildner, 26.

Alyssa Melton, 21, and David Lawrence, 32.

Brianna Fisher, 30, and Christopher Sharrett, 35.

Katerina King, 23, and Trevor Richardson, 23.

Kiley Miller, 30, and Thomas Garriety, 27.

Brooke Noel Sheean, 25, and Juan Luis Anastacio-Hernandez, 31.

Shane Cook, 30, and Krysten Wagoner, 24.

Paige Hendershot, 23, and Jesse Bowers-Marsh, 25.

Amber Leigh Pegram, 18,and Nathan Ryan Merritt, 24.

Robert Lee Buescher, 59, and Stacy Norrine Butler, 46.

Amberly Epler, 25, and Bryce Small, 30. _____ Cases Filed In Hendricks County Courts June 14 - 18, 2021 CIRCUIT COURT Judge Daniel F. Zielinski Criminal Cases Denise Karla Robin Purdy, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Teresa Kay Hahn, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug.

Civil Cases Heritage Acceptance Corp. v. Robyn Wilson.

Portfolio Recovery Associates v. the following: Sandra Gomez; Luke Jackson.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Forrest Parsons.

Hendricks Co. Planning & Building Dept. v. Christian Pena, Kaylie Lucero. _____ SUPERIOR COURT I Judge Robert W. Freese Civil Cases Rahsheida Francis v. Daniel Brown.

Williams Rental Properties v. Antwan Kennedy.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Angel Bahindwa and Kalume Asumani.

In Re: The Marriage of Heather L. Boschen and Zachary A. Boschen.

In Re: The Marriage of Dale Benning and Jennifer benning.

In Re: The Marriage of Lindsay Nicole Eldridge and Xurry Dierre Eldridge.

In Re: The Marriage of Rickardo d. Summerlot and Amanda Summerlot.

Shannon Wright and Stephanie A. Wright.

In Re: The Marriage of John A. David and Suthapa David.

Madilyn Richardson v. Kyley Kline, Protection Order.

Tiffany Smith v. Deidera Officer, Protection Order.

Hunter Smith v. Deidera Officer, Protection Order.

Crystal A. Henry v. William Henry, Protection Order.

Elizabeth A. Maxey v.

Amanda Lynn Wilson, Protection Order.

Kaen Ann Maxey v. Amanda Lynn Wilson, Protection Order.

Probate or Mental Health Cases In Re: The Estate of Robert Vereen.

In Re: The Estate of Cynthia A. Knoy.

In Re: The Estate of Violet R. Roe. In Re: The Estate of Jimmie L. Carlton.

In Re: The Estate of Larry L. Pearson.

In Re: The Estate of Bernard Dozier.

In Re: The Guardianship of Nadiah Vargo.

In Re: The Guardianship of Geroge Ross.

In Re: The Guardianship of Brady Nichols.

In Re: The Guardianship of Madison Nichols.

In Re: The Guardianship of Trevon Smith. _____ SUPERIOR COURT II Judge Rhett M. Stuard Criminal Cases Anderson R. Garcia Hernandez, Theft.

Michael Thomas Crabtree, Possession of Marijuana.

Austin Tyler Newlin, Criminal Mischief.

James Kevin Gerekin, Possession of Marijuana.

Jessica Shea Blair, Driving While Intoxicated.

Victoria Jeanette Santiago, Theft.

Shianna Nicole Bundren, Theft.

Carlos F. Gallardo, Driving Without Receiving a License.

Maria A. Williams, Theft.

Charles A. Wilburn, Driving While Suspended.

Brett William Goodwin, Driving While Intoxicated.

Chance Allan Griffith, Reckless Driving.

Zachary Thomas Collins, Reckless Driving.

Sean C. Flynn, Resisting Law Enforcement.

Brian K. Eischeid, Driving While Intoxicated.

Civil Cases Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Dougla D. Slater, Ginger R. Slater, et al., Mortgage Foreclosure.

US Bank Trust N.A. v.

Maria L. Armstrong, Mortgage Foreclosure.

Jordan Johnson v. State of ndiana, Indiana BMV. Gregory Suriano v. LesleyRork.

Integrity Outdoor Solutions v. Blake Bonifacius.

The Pines of Avon Property Owners Association v. the following: Brittany Butterfield; Janett S. Eckard; Robert E. Gannon III; Brian Daniel Hodde; Parmina E. Moore; Ryan E. Nation; Shannon Tharp, Jack Tharp.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Thomas L. Lark and Alida J. Lark.

In Re: The Marriage of Danae Doty and Nicholas Doty.

In Re: The Marriage of Tylena Knop and Eric T. Knop.

In Re: The Marriage of Andrea Rust and Lynn Rust.

In Re: The Marriage of Joseph Gerking and Jessica Gerking.

In Re: The Marriage of Kimberly Koker and Michael Webber.

Diana Worman v. Novyn Hadley, Protection Order.

Magadalena Garcia v. Vincent Chapman, Protection Order.

Leslie Anne Gore v. Travis Marcus Satterfield, Protection Order. _____ SUPERIOR COURT III Judge Karen M. Love Family Cases In the Matter of the Paternity of Rokayat Bah. In Re: The Marriage of Ousmane Bah. In Re: The Marriage of Malik Bah. Nehemiah Beaton v. Murad Beaton, Protection Ordere.

Kristi Easley v. Murad Beaton, Protection Order. _____ SUPERIOR COURT IV Judge Mark A. Smith Criminal Cases Brittany Nichole Craven, Driving While Intoxicated.

Sarah Dianne White, Battery with Bodily Injury.

Samuel Duncan Mills, Mi-

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nor Consuming Alcohol.

David Christopher Charles, Driving While Intoxicated.

Miambo Maombi, Resisting Law Enforcement.

Ryan Page Wilson, Possession of Marijuana.

Scott Allen Hoover, Possession of Marijuana.

Deval C. Sanders, Driving While Intoxicated.

Marco Tulio Orellana Tista, Driving Without Receiving a License.

Brittany Marie Stukenborg, Driving While Intoxicated.

Dominic Ethan Clark, Minor Consuming Alcohol.

Brian Kipchumba Kipkulei, Driving While Intoxicated.

Brent E. Larkin, Driving While Intoxicated.

Alejandro Enriquez, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Hulbert Ray Monday, Jr., Auto Theft.

Macy Danielle Bonshire, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Alexis Devine Dick, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Jennifer Elizabeth Hernandez, Driving While Intoxicated.

Alexander Eugene McPeak, Possession of a Narcotic Drug.

Andrew Garcia Cortes, Resisting Law Enforcement.

Brian Matthew Bereta, Obstruction of Justice; Possession of Methamphetmine.

Monica M. Jurecic, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Joshua Wayne Brown, Obstruction of Justice; Possession of Methamphetamine.

Carlos Woodard Jr., Auto Theft.

Quay S. Sytles, Driving While Intoxicated.

Civil Cases Carol A. Robison v. Peter C. Davis, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. In Re: The Petition for Expungement and Sealing of Records of the followng: Kevin Fair; Carolos Martinez; Geoerege Hieston; Paul Young.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Emelie Lucas and Stephen Lucas.

In Re: The Marriage of Elizabeth Foster and Kyle Foster. _____ SUPERIOR COURT V Judge Stephenie LeMay-Luken Criminal Cases Joshua Garza, Violates Protective Order.

Justin William Leonard, Intimidation.

Amanda Michelle Galloway, Domestic Battery.

Keegan Patrick Malone, Domestic Battery.

Daniel Ray Allison, Battery by Bodily Waste on a Public Safety Officer.

Chad A. Stanley, Failure to Return to Lawful Detention.

James Kevin Gerkin, Bailure to Return to Lawful Detention.

Mary Diane Williams, Domestic Battery.

Amber Nicole Arnold, Domestic Battery.

Dada Daisi Akinsiku, Strangulation; Domestic Battery.

Kedric Duane Clements, Domestic Battery.

Antawaun Washington, Auto Theft; Violates Protective Order.

Mahogany Denise Price, Domestic Battery.

Civil Cases LVNV Funding LLC v. the following: Connie Cox; Kyeshia Scott; Brian Lechleiter.

Capital One Bank v. the following: Troy Patton; Rommel Aquino; Marjorie Beeler; Julie Sanders.

Financial Center First Credit Union v. Bailey Bradley.

Portfolio Recover Associates v. Andrew Andreasen.

Gateway Financial Solutions v. Jordan Reaves.

Capital One Bank v. the following; Lana Caster; Jessica Gazvoda; Corey Mercer.

Midland Credit Management v. the folowing: Cory Greathouse; Gayla McBay. Family Cases Brian Scott Jensen v. Gerald Scott Jensen, Protection Order.

Brian Scott Jensen v. Darla Jean Jensen. __________

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Workshop On Rotational Grazing

Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District invites livestock producers to a rotational grazing workshop July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Iron Brothers Farms LLC. The session, led by grazing land specialist Susannah Hinds of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, delves into grass identification, principles of rotational grazing and pasture management.

The evening workshop, funded by Clean Water Indiana, includes an equipment options discussion.

Iron Brothers Farms is found at 1288 S. CR 600 W, Danville.

Make reservations at teri.lents@in.nacdnet.net, or call the SWCD office at 317-745-2555, ext. 3. ___________

Brownsburg Parks Offers Fitness Classes

Brownsburg Parks offers a variety of fitness classes designed to keep you active and moving!

Dance Fit with Erin, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, Shelter 7 Walk and Talk Series: Care for the Caretaker, Wednesdays in May, 7-8 p.m.,| Arbuckle Acres Park, Shelter 8 Qigong Classes, Tuesdays, May 18-Nov. 30, | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Tai Chi Classes, Tuesdays, May 18-Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to noon, Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Beginner Yoga, Thursdays, May 20-Nov. 18, 9-10 a.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Chair Yoga, Thursdays, May 20-Nov. 18, 10:1511:15 a.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Slow-Flow Yoga, Thursdays, May 20-Nov. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Restorative Yoga, Thursdays, May 20-Nov. 18, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park Nature Therapy (Shinrin-Yoku Session), Monthly, first and third Friday and Sunday | 9:30 – 11 a.m., Outdoor Classroom, Williams Park Outdoor Group Meditation, Monthly, first and third Friday and Sunday, 8-9 a.m., Outdoor Classroom, Williams Park Learn more and register at brownsburgparks.com ___________

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. __________

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Plainfield Police Department Grants Make-A-Wish

Named to Dean’s List

Rebecca Fales of Avon has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Carthage College in Wisconsin.

Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. ___________

On Dean’s List At Findley

Photo: Town of Plainfield Caleb and Kaden Ratliff celebrate with their new friends from the Plainfield Police Department. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson Caleb and Kaden Ratliff, ten-year-old twins with cystic fibrosis, got a chance of a lifetime last week, joining the Plainfield Police Department on an adventure.

The two thought they were going to a meet and greet with Corporal Rob Pritchard and his K9, Jocko and did learn a thing or two about giving Jocko commands and the different things the K9 can do for the police department and the community.

However, things took a turn when Pritchard received a call to stop a carjacking in progress. The man happened to be wearing his K9 bite suit for the job and the Ratliff twins were able to command Jocko to attack.

Just as soon as the carjacking suspect was under control, the notorious bank robber, Gentleman John Glover speeds past the team and a car chase ensues… right into the Plainfield Training Academy’s test track.

As Glover is arrested Pritchard, Caleb and Kaden learn of two children, lost in the woods but as luck would have it, Jocko is trained to find them and the team saves the day.

As the group drives into Plainfield’s Hummel Park, they’re greeted by several from the Plainfield Police Department and dozens of families from the community, thanking them for a job well done and keeping our community safe.

“I’ve done hundreds of programs and K9 meet and greets,” Pritchard said. “One of our day shift supervisors, Dawn Veirs is friends with the boys’ home healthcare nurse and she called me and said their dream is to meet a police K9. Well, I do that all the time, so that was a pretty low bar. We had to do something really special.”

Pritchard came up with a plan to give the twins an experience they’ll never forget and was thankful for all the friends and co-workers that immediately got on board.

“Everyone was so eager to help,” Pritchard said. “People are incredible and we’ve had everything from two professional photographers volunteering their services to a person making T-shirts to hand out.”

Though the incompetent carjacker was Prichard’s father and the notorious bank robber and lost children were

friends, Pritchard said the entire thing was played 100 percent serious. He met with each person involved ahead of time and created a stringent timeline for each character to be in place at the perfect time.

It worked. The boys had a blast and shared the entire adventure with the crowd at Hummel Park.

“I can’t imagine being that young and knowing your prognosis,” Pritchard said. “This has just been amazing.

All of these people that I barely know or don’t know at all and the boys don’t know are dropping everything they have going on to show up and cheer and clap for them.

Maybe we’re not as divided as people might have you believe. Our commonality is greater than our differences.”

The twins know their prognosis and haven’t let it stop them. Mom, Elizabeth Bennett, said they were diagnosed at 12 days old and have spent weeks at a time in the hospital for a variety of medical issues.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive system with a survival age median around 30 years old.

“The boys know they’re not going to live a long life,” Bennett said. “But once you meet them, you’ll see, they’re just different. Not just because they’re my kids. They melt your heart because they care so much about everyone else.”

Bennett said the isolation the twins experience is similar to what most of us experienced throughout the pandemic.

“They always wear masks, stay six feet away from other people, they never get to go to parties and a lot of people are afraid of inviting them to things because of their medical problems. They’re very isolated, so it’s nice that they have each other,” Bennett said. “But they’ve always looked at it like other people have it worse than they do. They talk about some kids don’t have clothes to wear.

They’re always thinking of others and thanking people for what they’re doing for them.”

They’ve also always wanted to be policemen and “think the world of them” according to Mom. “What Officer Rob and everyone else did is just amazing and the boys loved it,” Bennett said.

Soak Up the Sun & the Water But Avoid the Shock You’ve waited to open your pool, bring out the boats and soak up the sun! But before you dive into all the summer fun, remind yourself and your family of the dangers lurking inside pools and lakes. Remember: water and electricity don’t mix!

If someone is in the water and is shocked, do not jump in. Turn off the power source and use an insulated device to attempt to remove him or her from the water. Electrical shock can cause paralysis and the victim will need assistance immediately.

Staying safe while near the water is simple but these Safety in or around pools It’s easy to hop out of the pool and not think about turn- tips can be easily forgotten. So, create a checklist for your ing up the music or jumping in and making a huge splash family and friends to review before jumping in the deep all over nearby electrical appliances. But doing so can be end. dangerous. Instead, use battery-operated appliances or waterproof covers for items near the pool when possible. This About Hendricks Power Cooperative: Hendricks Power way, you and your family can enjoy the day without worry Cooperative provides electricity and energy services to over 35,000 residential, commercial and industrial cusof electrical shock!

If someone in the pool feels electricity -- almost like a tomers in west central Indiana. Formed in 1936, the costinging feeling – or appears to have been shocked, do not operative is owned and controlled by members they serve. dive in because you could be shocked, too. Instead, turn For more information regarding Hendricks Power Coopoff the power and use a non-metal shepherd’s hook to pull erative and other related service, please visit www.hendrickspower.com. him or her out of the water to safety.

When using long-handled pool cleaning equipment, ______________________________________________ always look up and around to make sure there are no low-hanging power lines connected to a home or pool house nearby.

Safety in or around lakes/rivers

The same safety concerns are in play around lakes and rivers, too, along with a few more.

Avoid running electric appliances with extension cords out to where you are sunbathing/swimming. They present both a shock and trip hazard.

Avoid swimming or going in the water near boats plugged into shore power or docks with electrical services.

If you are in the water and feel electricity, stay calm and swim to shore if you can but do not touch a metal ladder or any other metal objects.

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If you have a local news item to contribute, you can call or fax us at 7452777, send an e-mail to therepublican@sbcglobal. net or drop by the office at 6 East Main in Danville.

The following local students were named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at the University of Findlay in Ohio: Andrew Boulton of Brownsburg Natalie Dayharsh of Coatesville __________

Graduates From Carthage

Laura Sanders of Brownsburg recently graduated from Carthage College. in Wisconsin. ___________

On Bradley U. Dean’s List

The following local students were named the Spring 2021 Dean’s List for Bradley University in Illinois: Veronika Roberts of Brownsburg, majoring in Public Health Education.

Matthew Gaby of Avon, majoring in Computer Science Computer Game Technology.

Jared Riddle of Danville, majoring in Industrial Engineering. __________

Named To President’s List

Kendra Springs, of Plainfield, was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2021 President’s List. Springs is majoring in Chemistry .

To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. ___________

On Dean’s List At Missouri U.

Reighan Grandolfo of Avon was namted to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Missouri State University. Criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). __________

HCHS Pet Food Pantry

Hendricks County Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is still operating.

You don’t have to be an existing Pet Food Pantry recipient - just call 317-7453338, answer some simple informational questions, and you can receive dog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup.

The HCHS Pet Food Pantry is part of the County Food Pantry Coalition, and also participates in three Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry distributions. For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org. __________ Raise your words, not your voice.

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North Salem

Local & Social 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. ______ 66th Anniversary Bob and Mary Ann Fleece celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on July 18. She is still taking physical therapy at the Village of Avon, and if she has the perseverance to be married for 66 years, she should be back on her feet sooner rather than later. _____ We now have lightning bugs (fire flies) or whatever you call them. Brings back memories of younger days as kids, we always looked forward to catching lightning bugs in glass jars and seeing them light up. One memory is why I still have a scare on my right hand middle finger, from crashing into Dottie with our jar.

Bad cut. Do you think kids today would look forward to this highlight!!

Also hunting mushrooms was a big deal. Got to visit some of our relatives in southern Indiana. _____ Jim and Barb Oliver had a busy, blessed weekend.. Of course, Father’s Day brought Jim four nice phone calls/texts from his sons, Melvin, Stacy, Andy and Russell. Saturday, his daughter Tina (Ron) Bradley came from Bloomington for a visit, brought her Dad a tasty Oatmeal cake and surprises. After church, his stepdaughters Melanie, Dane, son Ethan, and Lori were waiting for him at home to share a couple of hours and a gift or two.

The greatest was seeing his granddaughter, Theresa, who is home form the Air Force on leave. Because of COVID she hadn’t been able to come home. Then, to top off his day, his other daughter Theresa (Jim) Whitt came from Bedford for their time to see and visit her Dad. What’s nicer than touching base with our kids? - Nothing! ______ So happy to have Belinda Stewart Witt stop by Sunday. She now lives in

Center Point, Ind. Belinda is a 1972 graduate of North Salem High School and well remembered by former classmates here.

Las Wednesday, Coonsey strolling past. We now have 3 rabbits, Bandit and his offspring (squirrels), hummingbirds, and finches. Also flies - no cicadas (I hope).

Checked on corn planted by Karen at our farmers’ graves. Right not, Gene Kisner and Butch Trump are tallest. Next report, probably will change. Brian Shelton’s grows fast.

So glad to have Vanessa Dolder stop at Come Hang Out Store. She was looking for infant car seat. We didn’t have one, but I had one no longer needed in my car so we gave it to her.

She also brought toys as her job entails her to commute children places. Was really happy to see her. Had been a number of years.

Theresa Macy and Ethan Macy came over to visit. Theresa is home on leave from Air Force Base in Florida. They are children of Melanie and Dan Macy.

Yard already need to be mowed. That’s ok - we really appreciate the rain.

Enjoying diner out Sunday evening were Alta Trump, Willy and Theresa Trump, and Tim and Nikkie Trump, Sydney and Paxton.

Mil and Molly Lichtenwalter attended a Celebration of Life for his Father, Steve, at C’ville Sunday.

Don’t forget the Celebration of Life for Ed and Brian Shelton, Saturday, June 26, 6:30 p.m., at the North Salem Community Building. Everyone welcome.

Can you believe our weather? One day very hot and humid and then next cool - a sweater needed.

Doesn’t pay to put your winter clothes away!

Get well wishes to all lots of coughs and sneezes! _____ Neither rain, wind, hot, humid weather could keep people from attending the Strawberry Festival downtown North Salem, Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to all for making it a great time for all. Everybody ready for next year. Everyone had a good time.

Hope this fines everyone well and happy. Be thankful for all our blessings.

Don’t forget to tell those you love, “I Love You.” We appreciate all the silent people who do so much for us. Thank you!

Jenny Pearcy hosted a Taco Bar Lunch for Father’s Day for Jim and Glen Pearcy. Those present were Jocelyn and Jill Pearcy, Ruth Miller, Lexie Pearcy. Others pitched in to go along with the Taco Bar. Good time was enjoyed by all.

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Local Performers Featured In Original Play The Melanie and Rosalie Albright Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, will present “Rabid,” an original comedy at the Storefront Theater 717 Broad Ripple Ave. on June 25 - 27, featuring young performers from Marion and Hendricks County.

“Rabid” is an original comedic play written by high school students from Central Indiana during a rehearsal process modeled after The 48-hour Film Project. Writers receive a random line and prop and have two weeks to write, direct, and perform a play incorporating both the line and prop.

Student performers Oliver Curtis (Brownsburg), Rose Cruzan (Brownsburg), Henry Whittle (Avon), Aicha Maidi (Brownsburg), Abi Goerges (Indianapolis), Grant Somkiet O’Meara (Brownsburg), and Andrew Couch (Indianapolis) will present this original comedic thriller.

Show tickets can be purchased by going to https://givebutter.com/Rabid The show dates and times are Friday, June 25 (7:30 pm), Saturday, June 26 (3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), and Sunday, June 27 ( p.m.).

“I”m so excited that our foundation is able to give young people an opportunity to explore writing and directing an original play,” said Aimee Albright, The Melanie and Rosalie Albright Foundation President and Supervising Director. “This is a unique opportunity for the talented young performers in our community to share their creativity with the world.”

Oliver Curtis, co-writer and performer, added, “I’m happy to have an original idea put out in public for people to see. I hope everyone likes it and comes and supports the Melanie and Rosalie Albright Foundation.”

The Melanie and Rosalie Albright Foundation was established to honor the memories of two sisters, Melanie and Rosalie, who found joy in life through participating in theatre while battling cystic fibrosis. We believe the performing arts community is a safe, welcoming place for youth to be supported and accepted for who they are. By providing scholarships and performance opportunities to youth ages six to twenty-one, we can help those wishing to participate in any aspect of the performing arts find acceptance and a place of belonging. ______________________________________________

Improve Your Mood Support Group

Improve Your Mood Support Group meetings every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hendricks County Senior Center. Members have been gathering to learn about mindfulness and other coping techniques for symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The Improve Your Mood Support 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.

“The group focuses on sharing situations and processing emotions, then devoting time to a specific mood enhancement activity or skill that they can put into practice when away from their group” states Sharon.

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. ___________

I went to the woods be-

cause I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

Henry David Thoreau

It’s News To Us

If you have local news to share, deadline for news items is noon on Monday.

Send your news items by e-mail to therepublican@ sbcglobal.net. Call 317745-2777 or fax to 317647-4341. After hours, news items may be slipped in the mail slot in the front door at 6 E. Main, Danville. __________

Master Gardener Gives Tour

Indian pinks are shown by Master Gardener Colletta Kosiba at her home.

Photo by Jackie Rosales __________________________________________________________

Master Gardener Colletta Kosiba hosted a tour of her extensive gardens for the Hendricks County Master Gardeners, the Sages Garden Club and friends.

Most admired plants were Indian Pinks, a huge oakleaf hydrangea in full bloom, variety of hostas and her creative garden sculptures that graced the gardens. A very large catalpa tree was in full bloom. The prairie across the creek was beginning to show colorful blooms.

Kosiba’s love of native plants. shows in her garden designs. As a Master Gardener,Kosiba teaches gardening throughout Indiana. ______________________________________________

A Part of Our Community A local newspaper is a reflection of its community and is composed of many parts, among them local businesses that advertise in it.

These businesses pay the taxes, keep up the schools, build the roads and offer services that contribute to making our community worthwhile.

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Our Readers Write Vince Kiger passed away May 10. He was truly a very special person.

I knew Vince for over 40 years. I learned from a very early age he could tell a great story.

I remember he was on his way to Muncie, Indiana and hit a pheasant on the interstate. The bird went over his care and hit a State Trooper behind him. Several miles down the road, the Trooper stopped him and gave him a ticket. Charge was an ISP Trooper the bird.

That was Vince setting the hook and finishing a great story.

Danville will go on, but without Vince Kiger, a great friend I will always remember.

Bob Lybarger ______________________________________________

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We offer Voices as a place to share a story, a memory, an idea, a comment, a criticism, or a solution.

Contributors must include name, address & phone number.

Earning/Deserving U.S. Citizenship

By Elshadai Aberra

A Note From Bee

Musings on the Past “There will be a day when Washington will recover its now lost sanity. When that day comes, the Senate of the United States will wish it might blot from its records all traces of Thursday March 6. On that day it sank to a new low level in its history.

“For weeks its mud guns have belched and splashed.

What once was a great deliberative body has been resounding to the partisan yelpings of little men and the snaps and snarls of character assassins. They have made charges under the protection of the Senate they would not dare utter as man to man. They have made the investigation the excuse for an orgy of partisan denunciation the like of which had never been seen in the Senate and hardly anywhere else in America.”

- The Republican April 24, 1924

Reading through the pages of the newspaper from 1924 it would appear some things never change.

The article refered to a Senate Committee that held hearings on corruptoin in the Justice Department. The Attorney General had been fired and loyalists in the Justice Department conspired to have the senator who was head of the investigative committee charged with bribery. ______________________________________________

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By Chet Skwarcan, PE, President/ Founder of Traffic Engineering, Inc. Chet@TrafficEngineering.com

Correction The story in last week issue, “From a Husband’s Viewpoint” was by Noel Gatlin.

His name was unintentionally left out.

The citizenship process in the United States is difficult as much as it is lengthy.

First, you must be a U.S. permanent resident for three to five years prior to even applying, which is then followed be a biometrics appointment and then a citizenship interview, and finally you take the civics test in which you must answer at least six of ten questions correctly to pass; six of ten questions the average American probably couldn’t answer themselves.

It is unbelievable how quickly houses sell these days “I was telling my coworkers I was preparing for the and how the buyers pay so much over the asking price. citizenship test and showed them what I was studying and My friend’s son sold his house for $50,000 over the none of them knew the answers,” said Tsehai Nirayo, a asking price. Seventeen people were bidding on the house. newfound Ethiopian-American citizen.

We have only bought two houses during our marriage. As Nirayo accounted how poorly her coworkers could Granted, we bought our last house fifty-five years ago. We answer the civic test questions, she said she feels that more paid $19,000 for a brick ranch, 3 bedroom, bath and a half, U.S. born citizens should know the answers. living room, family room, and two car garage. The house “The questions are fair and more people should know was five years old. The realtor made the comment that the them, but they don’t know anything about this country’s seller was going to make $1,800 which he thought was history,” said Nirayo. too much profit. We paid $11,000 for the house we had to While the average U.S. born citizen may be able to sell to buy the new house. We stayed there for five years. study the 100 question study guide provided by our govUnfortunately real estate had not appreciated in that five ernment in a week or so, it took Nirayo far longer. years. So we priced it for $11,000.

“I studied for a whole three months before I took the We probably only had six people look at it. Three test,” said Nirayo. “I prepared a lot.” women all said they wanted to buy it.They were all single. As Nirayo’s granddaughter, I can pledge to her diliThe first woman said she hated men. We got down to a gence and blood, sweat, and tears as she would hog our closing date and she backed out because she changed her television for hours at a time watching YouTube videos mind about hating men and decided to get married. The prepping her for the test. It was no easy feat and while second woman’s ex husband said he would buy the house that’s understandable, I think we need to evaluate whether for her. Again we got to closing this woman ran away with it was an irrationally difficult one. another man. The third woman did not have good enough Living with someone taking the civics test and discovcredit to buy the house. ering a recent survey of over 41,000 Americans exposing When we thought we had the house sold the first time that approximately only 40% of Americans can pass the we got permission from the owner to have a fence put up civics test has opened my eyes to the fact that we as a and carpet laid. Needless to say, we were in a desperate nation should question both the integrity of our citizenship situation. However, there was a happy ending. Our realtor process and the quality of America’s education system. bought our house. ______________________________________________ Bee Jones ______________________________________________

Thursday, June 24, 2021

What Am I? The other day a longtime subscriber stopped in to let us know he hadn’t received his paper and wanted to pick one up.

“By the way,” he says to Betty, noticing I wasn’t in the office, “I hear he’s a Democrat,” letting the statement hang in the air hoping Betty, our taciturn Editor, would give a nod or a wink indicating one way or another.

I don’t know what Betty said, but she doesn’t say much on a chatty day and she is fiercely loyal to The Boss. (I think.)

This was the third time I recently heard others expressing their opinion that I was a Democrat. Three times.

It must be because of the newspaper that anyone would care if I am a Democrat or not. I don’t recall anyone ever caring before. So, since some of you seem to care…

The current toxicity of politics along with the benefit of time to ponder such things, it’s clear I don’t fit into the suffocatingly small box that either party has to offer.

Actually, I’m probably still a registered Republican even though I don’t want to be anymore. But I don’t want to be a Democrat either. So, what am I? Since I can remember, both parties have told me, promised me, that if I voted for them they would fix things.

They also told me that if I voted for the other party, it would be a disaster.

Obviously neither party knows how to fix things and instead of maybe working together, each side has become more entrenched in what I feel are observably flawed ideologies. I’m through with it. I am decidedly independent.

As for the newspaper, it is and always will be a newspaper for the community, regardless of party.

Jerry Vornholt ______________________________________________

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Electric Cars Traffic Jams and Dead Batteries This week’s column is in response to a contribution by one of my long-time readers, Tony (not his real name, his real name is Doug). What happens when a bunch of electric cars get stuck in a traffic jam and all those batteries die?

I asked my uncle about this — he still insists there’s no such thing as an electric car. He says that even if they did exist, they would still need roads. He’s right. I was stumped. I forgot what I asked him…

Yet, traffic jams do exist. And in some parts of the world, it snows. And snow can cause traffic delays, even gridlock.

And there’s the gridlock surrounding popular destinations.

And there’s the occasional accident or roadblock that creates unexpected and unpredictable traffic jams. And what if all those cars stuck in traffic were electric? And what if all those batteries run out of power?

Even when the cause of the “jam” dissipates, those “dead” electric cars would remain stationary until...I don’t know...how do you charge hundreds of electric cars out in the middle of nowhere? I guess they’d be there a long time.

But let’s assume for a moment my uncle is wrong and that electric cars do in fact exist. Such a futuristic vehicle would likely have an “auxiliary” battery for emergency use only, agree? And if you’re stuck in traffic, turn off the car (does the A/C or heater need battery power?) — and don’t turn anything on until you can actually move.

Currently (no pun intended), electric cars are limited to 300 miles or so and charging them takes too long for nonstop road trips (and where do you even charge an electric car?). Range anxiety is definitely a thing with electric car owners. The limited range is why you don’t hear much about electric trucks. Instead, the alternate energy for trucks is hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen provides a much greater range and can be “refilled” as quickly as filling a gas tank. Fuel cell vehicles somehow combine hydrogen and oxygen to power an electric motor (science). The only tailpipe emission is water vapor. But who knows how all that water vapor impacts the climate — we’ll let our grandchildren figure that one out…

My uncle’s right, electric cars still need roads. And our dependence on cars won’t change anytime soon. But, through smart design and development, we can reduce some of our daily travel needs. Working remotely or living closer to where you work, shop, or recreate all help to reduce traffic on the road, and we will always need roads. ______________________________________________

A Squirrel About Town

By Archy “Congratulations,” Archy greeted me. “Hope you have better luck with this one.”

My befuddlement was obvious, even to a squirrel.

“Your new holiday - Juneteenth,” he patiently reminded me. “I hope you can do it justice.”

The squirrel sensed further explanation was needed.

“Humans have a tendancy to lose focus when they turn history in to a holiday. It becomes a commercial event that has more to do with getting a day off work than exploring the lesson that can be learned.”

The squirrel was right. Look at July 4th - instead of a time to reflect on the founding of our country, it becomes a time to tow your boat to the nearest lake for a sunburn session.

Archy added, “It’s your tendency to look at history as a long line of inspirational men and events, a romanticized ideal that has little to do with reality, then or now.”

I thought about Mason Weems, who planted the story of young George Washington and the cherry tree to humanize our first president. Archy jumped into my stream of thought.

“Exactly!” he said. “Weems wouldn’t have had to humanize Washington if others hadn’t deified him. Humans maintain a fourth grade level of understanding their history. History needs to be constantly re-examinated or the same mistakes will be made. The view needs to be widened as time passes. On reflection, motivations aren’t always as clear cut as they might seem.”

I could see his point. Celebrating the day when word of the Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863, officially arrived in Texas, two and a half years later, is an important part of our history. But so is what followed: The devlopment of the Lost Cause movement, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and Jim Crow laws.

“Not exactly something to celebrate,” Archy nodded in agreement. “But definitely something that should be remembered.” ___________________________________________

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Beware! Learn to Identify Poison Hemlock!

By Colletta Kosiba Hendricks County Master Gardener

Have you noticed all the attractive 4-10 ft tall plants with bright green fern- foliage with large umbels of white flowers as your travel along roadsides, pastures, field edges or in natural areas? Poison hemlock!!

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), is a highly toxic weed originally brought to America from Europe as an attractive garden plant. Conditions the last few years have been especially favorable for the spread of this extremely invasive poison plant in Indi The flower of poison hemlock. ana.

All parts of the plant contain toxic substances that cause respiratory failure in humans and other animals if ingested.

Extra care should be taken to wear protective clothing before working with or exposure to poison hemlock.

Poison hemlock is dangerous Even dried hemlock is even when flowers and stems poisonous! have dried.

A Bark From the Past: Henry

[Editor’s Note: The Republican’s first four-footed correspondent was Henry. A mixed breed rescue dog, Henry would make observations about being a dog in a small town. The articles, which ran in 2006 - 2010, have been languishing in the computer’s memory and we thought a new audience might enjoy some canine commentary.]

WOOF! Something really interesting happened to me last week! Some writer person has been reading my column. I got an e-mail inviting me to be in an online workshop for animal writers. I thought I was the only animal who wrote!

Anyway, I e-mailed back that I would love to be in it.

The way it worked was, the writer signed in and sent in some stuff he’d written. Then, his name and the stuff he sent would be given to another writer to look over and judge, like a county fair for writers! So, I signed in and sent a few of my favorite columns. I figured out that the workshop was for humans who write about animals, and not for animals who write. But, I decided to stay anyway.

And after a little while, I got an e-mail from the writer who got my stuff, a man called Winston DeMarko. We met by instant messaging.

W: Hello, Henry. I have been given your name and the columns you wrote. It will be a pleasure to work with you.

I’m sure you are familiar with my series of books about Skippy the Furless Ferret.

H: Sorry, Winston. I’ve never met Skippy.

W: Well, I suppose you would be rather isolated in Danville, Illinois. Be that as it may, I found your columns quite amusing in spots. It is very clever of you to write from the viewpoint of a dog. It must be difficult to maintain that point of view for extended periods.

We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute.

We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering... these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love... these are what we stay alive for.

Walt Whitman SUDOKU SOLUTION

Hay, Rube!

Today’s hay farmer lacks the opportunity to experience the joys of the fork and pulley method of putting hay in the barn.

With forks firmly planted in the hay, the rope would be pulled up and into the hay mow where a holler would signal when to trip the pulley. We found this bit of farm humor in a 1946 issue of The Republican: “One Hendricks county farmer had a hard time putting up his hay. While moving it back, he yelled, “jerk” to the fork-man and almost all the crew came in from the field to see what he wanted.” __________

Poison hemlock is controlled manually or with herbicides such as those containing the active ingredient glyphosate or 2,4-D. For more information on control, see Invasive Plant Fact Sheet Purdue University Poison hemlock is a biennial plant that has leaves in a basal rosette in the first year. The second year it becomes a tall bushy plant.

Poison hemlock has dissected leaves (resembles parsley) but the stem and leaf stalk’s (petioles) are hairless and have purple spots or blotches. The umbrella-shaped cluster of small white flowers (similar to queen anna’s lace) appear in June through August. A single plant can produce 38,000 seeds!

This plant is the hemlock that was used as a poison, that killed Socrates.

What do you get when you mix a four-leaf clover with poison ivy? A rash of good luck.

Got Questions?

Call The Home-Landscaping-Garden Help Line and Master Gardeners will answer your questions every Tuesday. May 18 to Sept 28. Hours 9:00-Noon and 1-4:00pm call 317-745-9260 (Hendricks County Extension) H: I have been seeing things from a dog’s viewpoint all of my life. The hard part was learning to write.

W: Ah, yes, that is true of all of us who are published.

But, once you have broken through, the result is worth all your hard work.

H: Writing isn’t work. It’s fun!

W: The one criticism I have is that you tend to use excessive anthropomorphizing in Henry’s columns.

H: What does that mean?

W: You ascribe to animals thoughts and emotions that would be exclusive to humans.

H: But, Winston, every animal on earth thinks and feels. If you don’t know that, how can you write about a poor, cold ferret with no fur?

W: In my books, of course, Skippy thinks and feels.

I just make sure that his thoughts and emotions are very simple, especially since I am writing for children.

H: I’ve spent a lot of time with kids. They think and feel more than you’re giving them credit for. I write for everybody—dogs, cats, birds, skunks, humans—everybody!

W: Well, that’s a very broad audience. It’s likely that they all don’t understand what you are trying to tell them.

H: If you have to explain what you’ve written, you haven’t written it good enough.

W: You mean, well enough.

H: It’s good enough for me.

W: I don’t think we can really accomplish anything with this exchange. You don’t seem to be open to criticism.

H: I’m open to meeting Skippy. Does he write, too?

Or does he use telepathy? If he does, Cookie the cat can tell me what he says, since she’s psychic, too.

(W. did not reply.)

Thought for the Day: Come, writers and critics, who prophesize with your pen, and don’t criticize what you can’t understand.—”The Times, They Are A-changin’”— Bob Dylan

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD ACROSS 1. *____ Code, or self-censorship guidelines for movies 5. Ship pronoun 8. ____ vera plant 12. Tiny piece of anything 13. Dateless one 14. Twist and distort 15. “Animal House” party garb 16. Cantatrice’s offering 17. Frost-covered 18. *Mary ____, star of 52 films and recipient of 1976 Academy Honorary Award 20. Rounded protuberance 21. Breaks off 22. Crime scene acronym 23. One who insists on implementing #1 Across 26. Anxiety, pl.

30. U.N. working-conditions agency 31. A-one 34. Do like exhaust pipe 35. Students’ dwellings 37. Between sol and ti 38. Parkinson’s disease drug 39. Larger-than-life 40. For the most part 42. ____ Aviv 43. Allow to rejoin 45. Between Paleocene and Oligocene 47. FEMA provisions, e.g.

48. *Instrument central to 1945’s “A Song to Remember” 50. Manage without help 52. *Marx Brothers’ 1933 classic 55. Florentine iris 56. Fourth largest Great Lake 57. *Hitchcock’s “The Man Who ____ Too Much” 59. Make children, biblical 60. Malicious look 61. Highest volcano in Europe 62. Object of worship 63. Always, in verse

64. Like happy people’s glasses DOWN 1. *Humphrey Bogart’s Fedora, e.g.

2. At the summit 3. Hanna-Barbera anthropomorphic bear 4. Kellogg’s Sugar ____ 5. Leather razor sharpener 6. Often used to pull #22 Across 7. Archaic expression of surprise 8. *Like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 9. Mary’s pet 10. Nabisco sandwich 11. Former times 13. *”The Snows of Kilimanjaro” type of adventure 14. Straining sound 19. Nautical measures 22. Party bowlful 23. Pressed beverage 24. Skip the big wedding 25. Waterwheel 26. *Drew Barrymore’s grandfather 27. What actors do 28. Mature, as in fruit 29. Like an expired cracker 32. Surveyor’s map 33. “Mai” follower 36. *Hattie ____, first African-American to win an Oscar 38. City in France 40. Prefix for central 41. Deep throat, e.g.

44. Middle 46. Slow ____ or pressure ____ 48. Baby food, e.g.

49. More unfriendly 50. *Ginger’s dance and movie partner 51. Therefore or consequently 52. Mark for omission 53. Archaic “to” 54. Back-to-school purchase, pl.

55. ____-Wan Kenobi 58. *Bing Crosby’s 1944 movie “Going My ____”

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Brownsburg Fire Territory Welcomes New Recruits

One station consisted of carrying fire hose up and down a flight of stairs. ____________________________________________________

Photos by Melissa Gibson The recruits for Brownsburg Fire Territory went through five stations of bottle consumption drills last week. ____________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson At the Brownsburg Fire Territory Training Center, four new recruits are dressed in full gear (an additional 60-80 pounds), including compressed air tanks and begin rotating between five stations.

Simple tasks, such as carrying a fire hose, lifting a ladder and crawling through an enclosed space looks easy, but after 30 minutes of rotating through the bottle consumption drill, the four men learn just how quickly they can use up a tank of air and just how quickly one can become exhausted.

“We do these to see how fast they use their air and their aerobic ability,” said Division Chief of Training Jerry Harder. “We’ve got several age groups, ranging from 27 to 42 and each person works a little differently. This gives the guys an idea of how quickly they use their air and allows them practice controlling their breathing. It prevents us from having to come out of a fire for rehab too early.”

Once air supply is low and the men are exhausted, Harder sends them to four corners of the room, turns out the lights and has them find an orange cone in the center.

Again, it seems like an easy task, right?

However, once exhaustion has set in and air supply is low, it’s easy to become disoriented, particularly in the dark and the concentration required can prove to be difficult. Similar to a real fire, the firefighters learn to control stress, breathing and concentration in situations most can’t imagine.

“Most firemen do this kind of thing once a month or so,” said recruit Dakota Bain. “Getting in our gear and knowing how much time I have with my air… If I’m in shape and can make one last 30 minutes, I’m able to guestimate where I am on air supply in a fire.”

Bain has wanted to be a fireman since childhood and transferred from the Danville Fire Department after six years. He’s excited to join Brownsburg and wants to continue to grow.

“I feel like I have a purpose in life. I’ve always wanted to give back and if I just help one person or if I just take advantage of the day with training etc. I feel like I’ve done well. I think Brownsburg will help me become the best firefighter I can be. I want to help people and Brownsburg is going to help me become that for them,” Bain said.

The men appreciate Brownsburg Fire Territory’s dedication to health, fitness and training.

Jeff Kish, another recruit from Gary, started at his local fire department as a volunteer, headed to college on a football scholarship.

“I met some guys and they took me under their wing.

At the end of the summer, I sat my parents down and said I didn’t want to play football. I began testing for a spot all across the country and landed in Gary. It was time for a change and I realized that Brownsburg was a great place to finish my career. They take care of their guys with health, fitness and physicals and these guys are eager to learn and train and hone their skills. I think in a lot of places, this is unheard of,” Kish said.

Brownsburg’s firemen do focus on training and preparation to help the community in a variety of ways. Deputy Chief of Operations, Tony Smith said while years ago, the fire department solely worked fires for the area, today, they are responsible for hazardous materials, confined space calls, trench rescue, swift water rescue and more.

As the recruits worked through the stations, exhaustion and lack of air supply began to set in. ____________________________________________________

“These guys do a minimum of two hours of training every day,” Smith said. “If you are on shift, you do two hours and that’s just fire fighters. We also maintain EMT training and search and rescue training among other trainings.”

A typical new recruit class is 26 weeks and those that are transferring with previous experience will train for eight weeks. Smith said the application process is competitive, as one spot typically receives hundreds of applications. A career firefighter must pass a written test, a physical agility test, the interview board, and psychological evaluation.

The training is difficult and the men are committed but the community also responds with support and appreciation.

Brownsburg is really good to us,” Smith said. “We have a great community and a great public education program.

We have good relationships with the schools and are able to go in and talk to kids about fire safety and we’re continuing to grow.”

Watch for the four new recruits joining the Brownsburg Fire Territory to be on a future run or public education opportunity: Chris Laws, Tyler Lawrence, Jeff Kish and Dakota Bain.

For more information on the Fire Territory’s training and events, visit https://brownsburgfire.org/183/Fire-Territory or like their Facebook page. ______________________________________________

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Tourism Making a Comeback in 2021

Photo: Appian Tours Student groups have slowly begun scheduling trips this past spring. _______________________________________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson

The tourism industry experienced a collapse in the wake of the pandemic in March of 2020. Some were on the front lines of that collapse, and while things are headed in the right direction, they’re still waiting for a full recovery.

Avon resident, Erin Curry launched her tourism business, Appian Tours ten years ago, primarily working with school corporations and leading student trips.

“We started out with one school in Lebanon and have grown to over 50 schools,” Curry said. “We plan trips to Washington D.C., Chicago, St. Louis and Boston among others.

We grew completely organically and never spent a dime on marketing. Five years ago, my husband, Grant, came on full time and we joked about all of our eggs being in this one basket, so this had to work.”

They do adult trips as well, but with an estimated 95 percent of business revolving around student trips, the Curry’s can pinpoint the moment things went south.

“It was March 6, 2020. March through May is all of our business with a few weeks added in October. We had three D.C. trips scheduled that next week. We had 5,000 students scheduled for trips in the next few weeks and they were all cancelled,” Curry said.

“Everyone had already paid in full and we had paid everything out for the expenses to hold those spots. When COVID happened, the trips were cancelled and parents (who were dealing with their own issues due to COVID) wanted their money back but most of the hotels, airlines, buses etc. thought it was too early; they weren’t refunding us.”

The Curry’s had to take out a home equity line on their home to pay back parents and wait for the refunds on their end – some of which, has never been refunded.

“The tourism industry was completely decimated,” Curry said. “We lost $1.5 million in revenue, a 100 percent loss in 2020 and have gone 17 months with no business. For a while, all I did was process refunds all day, every day.”

The Curry’s weren’t alone.

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Though the government issued a bailout for airlines, bus companies received no federal funding.

“Motorcoaches are a bunch of small businesses that received nothing.

I would say one third to one half of them, some of them have been around for 100 years, have closed their doors permanently.

World Strides, the largest student tour company filed for bankruptcy and I know of several other small business tour companies that Photo: Appian Tours had to sell their homes,” Grant and Erin Curry plan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those ready to travel and experience the world.

Curry explained.

“We were able to keep our home and we were able to pay everyone back but it was one of those moments where I’d wake up in the middle of the night, thinking about all the blood, sweat and tears I have put into my business. I worked day and night around the clock and it all went away in a snap,” Curry said.

Slowly, the business is coming back. Appian Tours saw a few trips come back on the schedule in the spring of 2021 and a few more are scheduled for this fall, however, the group tourism industry is still sluggish and not all locations are open and ready for large groups.

“We’re getting there. Adults are able to get vaccinated and they are ready to travel and ready to go,” Curry said. “The problems we’re finding now is not all school corporations have allowed field trips and for those that are, some of the locations aren’t ready. Many restaurants aren’t allowing groups of 50 people in at one time, a lot of indoor places are still closed to large groups. If you’re in a group of six or less, you should be okay, but the large group tours are still working in that direction.”

Despite the hardships small businesses and families have suffered throughout the pandemic, the Curry’s have kept their eye on the purpose of student trips all along.

“One of our main missions is to pop the bubble,” Curry said. “We’re not just taking kids places; we’re educating them about different cultures in these locations as well. It doesn’t matter if you come from poverty or privilege, there are so many kids that have never left their neighborhoods.

“It can really be life changing for a lot of these kids. I’ve heard them say things like ‘this is the best day of my life’ and that’s a big deal to me because it’s broadening their horizons and showing them what is possible. I’ve seen kids come back and change their career plans because they didn’t know how much they enjoyed history, traveling, exploring new places and independence,” Curry added.

The Curry’s are committed to seeing through the stall in business and can’t wait for the time business is booming once again. However, they know it’s going to take time.

“We’re going to stay open,” Curry said. “Right now, it’s just about sustaining. We have to keep things going and we’ve worked hard to get where we were and we’re not willing to give it up. We’re on the upswing and we know business is coming back.”

Planning your own family get away? Curry believes now is a great time to travel because numbers are still down, but recommends you check each location on your destination for their restrictions, policies and requirements to visit.

For more information on Appian Tours, visit https://appiantours.com or visit their Facebook page.

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Meet Lori Keeton, Local Business Owner and Guinness World Record Holder

By Cooper Lee Lori Keeton of Brownsburg succeeds at running her family-owned business, but that didn’t stop her from breaking a Guinness world record in her free time.

Floors For You, the flooring company started by Lori Keeton’s father in Brownsburg, has been in business since 1990, selling to mostly Hendricks County customers. Her father started out as a flooring installer and later decided to open his own carpentry business.

Keeton says, “I grew up in the business and I love what I do.”

For 31 years, since its inception, Keeton has been a part of the flooring business that her parents started, and in that time, she has accomplished much, but nothing like her undertaking on June 8, 2021.

Keeton became interested in watersport, namely wakeboarding, nearly 16 years ago, starting lessons at Morse Lake, and she immediately took to it. “I was able to stand on my first try, and it just came natural to me.”

It only took Keeton about 30 days to learn the ins and outs of the sport, and in a short time she’d mastered her craft to the point of surfing all day. She got so good that, while on a houseboat trip with friends, was able to wakeboard surf the entire day, breaking a Guinness record without being aware of it. “People got tired, but I surfed for four hours.”

That fateful day on the lake with friends proved to be the driving force behind her decision to pursue a world record.

“After that I looked into the record and began my training. The biggest thing was finding a way to refuel the boat without stopping, so I worked with N3 Boatworks who helped me with logistics of the fuel bladder and pump.”

The fuel tank required for the record had to be larger than normal, and that’s where the collaboration came in handy, providing Keeton’s boat with a 50-gallon fuel tank.

This would make stopping unnecessary, giving Keeton all that she needed for the record.

On June 8 of this year, at Raccoon Lake, near Rockville, Indiana, Keeton set out to break the former Guinness world record for most consecutive time wakeboarding, which stood at 2 hours and 18 minutes for women and 3 hours and 55 minutes for men. “I did better than I thought I would,” said Keeton, following an 8-hour, record shattering run.

Even after destroying the men’s and women’s times, Keeton felt like she could do more, “Eight hours is the cut off for the judge, after that they stop you unless there’s a second judge on-site.” Keeton was forced to stop, but her goal was achieved, and she refuses to be satisfied by her own record. She plans on beating her record-breaking time in the future, saying, “I plan on following up with another judge and attempting to break my first record.”

Keeton wants to treat it as an event and fundraise for the Wake for Warriors organization which works to teach veterans watersports. Keeton reflects on her former performance, and next time she’s looking to put on a show.

“Eight hours is nowhere near my limit,” stated Keeton.

With one record in her rearview mirror, and another on the horizon, Keeton has a lot to achieve. Be sure to follow her social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram at nautique.girl to keep up with her future records.

For more information about Lori Keeton and her endeavors, go to her website at www.nautiquegirl.com. The same link can be used to donate to the Wake for Warriors organization.

Record-breaking in progress

At left: Lori Keeton is pictured in the process of setting her world wakeboarding record for most consecutive time. The attempt took place on Raccoon Lake, with a judge from Guiness World Records observes from on board the boat.

At top, Keeton receives her certificate from Guiness World Records after her record-setting 8-hour wakeboarding ride.

Brownsburg Offers Fall Sessions of Resident Academy

The Town of Brownsburg’s Resident Academy proved to be so popular this spring that a second session will launch this fall. Resident Academy is a six-session program that helps residents get a deeper understanding of the Town’s operations through lecture, discussion, and interactive activities.

“If you’re a resident who has questions about how decisions are made from department head level up to Town Manager and Town Council, you’ll find this to be a worthwhile program,” said Town Manager Jeffery A. Eder.

“The people that work for this town are the unsung heroes,” Resident Academy graduate David Warswick shared on a survey. “I don’t hesitate to tell residents that if they have the opportunity to attend, please do this.”

The Academy will take place on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM from August through October. Participants will tour Town facilities, learn day-to-day responsibilities and operations, gain a greater understanding of the budget process, meet Town leadership, and get answers to questions about the operations of the Town of Brownsburg.

Interested residents can apply online at Brownsburg.org/resident-academy. Applications are accepted on a first come, first-served basis and preference will be given to those who have not previously participated. Class size is limited to 25 people. Registration is open until July 16; selected participants will be notified by July 23 of their acceptance into the program.

Program sessions are: Session 1 – Resident Academy Overview, Administrative Overview, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 6-8 p.m., Town Hall Council Room, 61 N. Green St. Session 2 – Brownsburg Parks Overview, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6-8 p.m., Bundy Lodge, Arbuckle Acres Park.

Session 3 – Fleet and Water Utilities Overview (Part 1) - Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6-8 pm., Fleet Maintenane Facility, 221 S. Mardale Drive, Wastewater Plant Bldg G, 225 S. Mardale Drive.

Session 4 – Street and Water Utilities Overview (Part 2) - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 6-8 pm. Bundy Lodge and Water Plant, Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St. Session 5 – Public Safety Overview, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6-8 p.m. - Police Department Training Facility, 75 Whittington Dr. Session 6 – Development Services, Economic Development Overview, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6-8 p.m. - Town Hall Council Room, 61 N. Green St.

LINK Public Transit Service

LINK Hendricks County provides public transit service to persons of any age (including wheelchair transport, portable oxygen, attendants, and service animals).

Services are available to anyone needing a ride within Hendricks County.

Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If your child falls under the Indiana Child Seat Law you must provide a state approved car seat.

LINK service is scheduled on a first come, first served basis, so riders are encouraged to call as soon as possible, up to three (3) months in advance.

Curb to curb transportation is available Monday through Friday, during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Service is not available on holidaysor when inclement weather prohibits safe boarding and/or travel.

This is a fee-based service, $6 round trip within a town; $8 round trip within the county. The service is scheduled by calling LINK at 317-718-4474 and requesting LINK transportation. __________

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Visit Hendricks County Video Wins National Award

A Visit Hendricks County video in partnership with Williams Randall Marketing recently won a prestigious award.

Our answer to the pandemic, “How To Say It With Your Eyes,” won a Bronze in the annual Telly Awards competition, which is the premier national award honoring video and television across all screens.

The one-minute video which was produced last summer and released in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic provided a fun, light-hearted approach in encouraging everyone to wear their masks. It supported Visit Hendricks County’s strategic plan to fulfill an unmet community need in a time of crisis as the organization focused on being a resource for the Hendricks County community.

“Our organization followed a vision to be a place for good news and lighthearted messaging during the pandemic,” said Jaime Bohler Smith, executive director of Visit Hendricks County. “We are very proud that our storytelling was welcomed by the community, and to be honored with an award is very rewarding for our team.”

The video won a bronze in the Craft – Social Media category of The Telly Awards. Honoring TV and video worldwide since 1979, The Telly Awards received more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

Winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. The Telly Awards recognize work created on behalf of a client, for a specific brand and/or company or self-directed as a creative endeavor.

To see the award-winning video, go to www.VisitHendricksCounty.com/Local/Masks/. For more information about Hendricks County, go to www.VisitHendricksCounty.com.

The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., d/b/a Visit Hendricks County attracts visitors to the county by promoting and developing tourism, which stimulates economic growth and enhances quality of life.

For more information, visit our website at VisitHendricksCounty.com or call (317) 718-8750. ______________________________________________

Volunteer for SHIP

A rewarding volunteer program at Hendricks County Senior Services is looking for volunteers for SHIP, the State Health Insurance Program.

This program is a free health insurance counseling service for people with Medicare. This is provided by the Indiana Sate Department of insurance and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“Our SHIP counselors provide free impartial information to assist consumers in making decisions regarding their Medicare choices and questions” states Deanne Sanders-Below, coordinator of In-Home Services at Hendricks County Senior Services. “Ship is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. They are staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer objective assistance in complete confidence,” states Below.

SHIP is driven by volunteers who are committed to helping people with Medicare determine the best healthcare choices for their individual situations and to be good consumers of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D Drug Coverage, Long Term Care Financing and Low-Income Assistance Programs.

To become a SHIP counselor, you must complete a 30hour training, either virtually or in-person; complete volunteer shadowing, additional training in the spring and fall and have a desire to help Medicare Beneficiaries in your community.

If you are interested in an important and rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Deanne Sanders-Below at 317-910-5367 or the State’s SHIP office at 1-800-4524800. You can also visit www.medicare.in.gov and click the “Become a SHIP Volunteer” link for more information. ______________________________________________

Join WYRZ for a Live Remote this Saturday during RIBFEST at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds from 4pm to 7pm!

WYRZ will be broadcasting from the Hendricks County Fairgrounds for Rib-Fest from 4pm to 7pm.

Stop by and say hello to Shane Ray. If you can’t be there in person, listen on 98.9FM or www.wyrz.org.

Feel free to send your questions to Shane via the radio station at shane@wyrz.org !

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Merchant Chatter

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Danville

Make Way for the Whatzit!

Phoenix Pest Control Hello Danville! We are having a fundraiser for the Indiana Skunk Rescue.

Donations include paper plates, dog and cat food, money donations, and paper towels, or doggie pads!

Please feel free to drop this off at our Office: 271 South Cross St. unit A! _____ Locker Room Sporting Goods Hello everyone, Are you working on your 4-H projects??

If you need personalized with embroidery or an engraved plate come see us.

Have a good weekend. _____ Forget-Me-Nots Bella’s Pet Refreshing Station is back out front.

Bring your 4-legged friend by for a cold one. Drink of water, that is! _____ Gallery On The Square Learn To Paint and amaze yourself at Paint & Sip. Tues-July 13 and Thurs-July 29.

Reservations needed at http://www.paintandsip.net or stop by The Gallery. __________

Seek Bids on Water Plant

In this week’s Public Notice Section is an advertisement for bids for a part of the new Danville waterworks treatment facility that will be built in the north area of Ellis Park.

Banning Engineering is requesting bids on a ground-level 400,000 gallon concrete water storage tank that will be part of the structure.

The current water treatment plant, which will continue to be used, is located at the entrance to Ellis Park on East Main Street (US 36). __________

A part of The Republican’s useful items since before the paper moved into its present office in 1899 is getting a new view and thus visitors will get to see a part of the paper’s history. Can you guess its purpose? More information in coming weeks. ______________________________________________________________________

Senior Services Provides Info & Referral

Hendricks County Senior Services can help seniors and caregivers learn about Social Security, Medicare and medication assistance programs, community resources, affordable housing and other concerns. Staff are trained to direct you to community agencies/ programs for assistance.

SHIP (State Health Assistance Insurance Program) - Our SHIP counselors offer official insurance assistance through Hendricks County Senior Services. Call to set a oneon-one 90 minute appointment.

Legal - Legal aid is available by appointment. We offer access to free legal services through a partnership with the Senior Law Project. Pre-retirement, financial and estate planning seminars are also offered.

Housing and Home Healthcare Options - Options for assisted living, subsidized and affordable senior housing, long term care, and rehabilitation facilities are available.

The senior center is filled with information on healthcare and other businesses who partner with us to provide services to seniors. Staff is available for further questions and information.

Call 317-745-4303 for more information. ______________________________________________________________________

DCHS’s Luke Wooten Signs with Butler University

Luke Wooten, a recent Danville Community High School graduate and former Warrior football player decided this year that he’d continue his career at Butler University.

When he first entered high school, Wooten was unsure of what sport he’d like to pursue further afterward, but his love of football won out and his dream of playing a college sport is well underway.

Golf carts’ country cousin, off-road vehicles, are now permitted, with regulations, on the streets of Danville with the passage of Ordinance 15-2021 at the June 16 meeting of the Danville Town Council.

The Council unanimously passed the ordinance which defines what constitutes an off-road vehicle (4 wheels, yes; 3 wheels, no). Such vehicles must be operated in a “reasonable and safe manner” and may not be used on sidewalks, multi-use trails, or unpaved public property.

In other business, Danville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly DeBenedetto asked for and received permission to close a portion of the streets surrounding the square for the annual Community Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 25.

Ordinance 20-2021 was introduced to issue bonds, not to exceed $18,000,000 for construction of additions and improvements to the waterworks system. Projects include new supply wells, new water filtration plant and storage tank, new water main to the tank at North Elementary, and a new booster station at the same location.

Two ordinances for annexation were introduced, one for an area in the vicinity of 569 N CR 300 E by Lennar Homes of Indiana; the other property at 306 Lawton Ave.

by Zachariah and Stephanie Pieper.

Resolution No. 17-2021 was approved, establishing a written policy by which members of the Town Council and certain committees may participate in meetings by electronic means of communications.

Resolution No. 18-2021 was approved, to allow the Town to opt out of an opioid settlement pursued by the State of Indiana and remain part of a national suit underway for the same purpose.

An expenditure request from the Wastewater Department for $15,000 to have Banning Engineering prepare a new permit application for the State.

During the end of meeting staff comments, Clerk-Treasurer Jenny Pearcy praised the Danville Fire Department for their handling of a health emergency she experiencesd recently. She especially thanked Chief Rob Roberts and Deakon Fowler, who was on his first day with the department, for their help. ______________________________________________

The “Bucks” Stop Is Here

HCHS Pet Food Coloring Club Pantry at GOTS

If you have a local news item you would like to contribute, you can 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.

By Cooper Lee

Council Sets Rules for Off-Road Vehicles In Town

Many a sip, then a sigh, was heard as the Starbucks coffee shop opened its doors in Danville at 691 East Main Street. The store is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

It’s News To Us

Cheryl Cochran Photography Luke Wooten (23) takes the ball and runs during a game against the Sullivan Golden Arrows last fall. ____________________________________________________

Thursday, June 24, 2021

He received many offers to play football at the next level, including Wabash College, Wittenberg University, Hanover College, Franklin College, and DePauw University. When asked about why he decided to attend Butler, Wooten said, “While college searching, I was looking for a school that wasn’t too big and Butler was perfect with a little over 5,000 students. Also, their student to faculty ratio stood out to me in comparison to other universities.

Lastly, I wanted to play for a school that would push and challenge me to work hard and be the best athlete I can be.”

Butler ended up being the right fit, and Wooten found a home academically as well, choosing to major in exploratory business and minoring in psychology.

In his time at Danville, Wooten learned many valuable lessons from teammates and the adults in his life.

“The biggest thing that I can take away from my time with Danville football coaches and teammates is that all of your actions effect not only you but your teammates as well.” He understands that reaching your personal goals becomes easier when the team’s needs are put first.

His parents had a great deal to do with his attitude as well, he says. “Both of my parents grew up to play college sports and that had a big influence on me. They taught me to learn from every one of my mistakes and pushed me to be the student-athlete they knew I could be.”

His dream is approaching fast, and he understands what it took to get where he is today and hopes that future athletes push themselves as well. Wooten has learned a lot and he shares, “A little piece of advice that I would give to athletes hoping to compete in college one day, is to not listen to anyone who brings you down or doubts you. Listen to yourself and if playing in college is what you want to do, set your mind to it, put in the extra hours, and do it.”

With a firm grasp on his experiences, and an outlook that has taught him to work hard, Luke Wooten looks to make a name for himself at the collegiate level this upcoming fall.

Hendricks County Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is still operating.

You don’t have to be an existing Pet Food Pantry recipient - just call 317-7453338, answer some simple informational questions, and you can receive dog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup.

The HCHS Pet Food Pantry is part of the County Food Pantry Coalition, and also participates in three Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry distributions. For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org. __________

Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington St, Danville, hosts Coloring Club the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. - noon.

All supplies are included, only $5.

Relax.

Color.

Listen to good music.

Enjoy conversation.

COVID-19 safety rules are followed.

Proceeds benefit the Gallery. __________ Why can’t somebody give us a list of thngs that everybody thinks and nobody says, and another list of things that everybody says and nobody thinks?

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Republican

Obituaries

Religion & Belief Danville Community Vacation Bible School

(M o r e O b i t u a r i e s

CHARLES RONALD “CHARLIE” FERGUSON passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021.

Charlie was born in Fort Myers, FL on April 7, 1944 to Ralph H. and Minnie M. (Evans) Ferguson. After graduating from Southport High School in 1962, he spent most of his adult career employed as an optical frame Sales Representative.

Charlie was an active member of the Warren Township Lions Club for over 25 years.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Harriet Campbell Peden Ferguson of Indianapolis; son Barry (Vickie) Ferguson of Acworth, GA; daughter Katie (Phil) Ernstes of Shelbyville; stepsons Robert (Jen) Peden of Indianapolis and Bill (Beth) Peden of Olympia, Wash.; grandsons Alexander (Jill), Christopher, Zachary, and Andrew Ferguson, and Henry David and Owen Charles Ernstes; great-grandson Alexander Ferguson, Jr.; step-grandchildren Mitchell, Grace and Molly Peden; Lucy, Alice and George Peden; sisters Lois Lynn (Rick) Hardwick of Belleair, Fla. and Deborah Wesolowski of Avon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Minnie Ferguson, his beloved daughter Laura Lynn Ferguson, and his brother-in-law Bill Wesolowski.

The family would like to thank the staff of Avon Health and Rehab for their nearly three years of dedicated care.

Services were Tuesday, June 22, at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Indianapolis, IN 46240 ________________________

Activities at Danville Friends

“Knights of North Castle” is the theme for the 2021 Danville Community Vacation Bible School, Sunday June 27 through Wednesday, June 30, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This free VBS event is for children ages 4 through 4th grade (completed).

Children should be age 4 as of June 1, 2021.

There will be Bible stories, crafts, science activities, music, food and fun!

Dinner will be served each evening at 6:10 p.m.

It will take place at Danville United Methodist Church, 820 W. Mill Street, Danville. VBS is sponsored by Danville Christian Church, Danville United Methodist Church, and St. Augustine Episcopal Church.

Register by email at danvillecommunityvbs@gmail. com. ______________________________________________

Pittsboro Christian Church Hosts Fish Fry, July 3rd The Pittsoboro Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) invites you to their Fish Fry on Saturday, July 3, at Scamahorn Park, part of the Town of Pittsboro’s Freedom Celebration.

Service will be from 2 to 8 p.m. The menu includes fish, hot dogs, pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, French fries, slaw, desserts and drinks.

Kids meals and carry-out will be available.

The Freedom Celebration Parade will begin at 2 p.m. and fireworks will begin at dusk. ______________________________________________

IS THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE THE LORD’S CHOICE? We often use the phrase “A day at a time”. Obviously we all know what it means and even understand it more in our later adult years. A hymn that many are familiar with speaks of “ a great day coming and of a sad day coming”. It refers to those who are obedient to God’s word and to those who have no interest in it on the day of judgment. It’s a day we will all experience.

It’s our individual choices to what kind of day it will be.

Choose wisely Questions? Visit a Church of Christ near you.

Thanks again for reading.

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Danville Friends Church, 454 N. CR 200 E, loves to be of service to this and surrounding communities. We are excited with the arrival of summer and are planning annual events.

We invite you to put the following on your calendars and join us if you can.

July 9 - New Beginnings Clothing Ministry will be open from Noon to 3 p.m. New Beginnings Clothing Ministry is open by appointment to anyone who needs clothing, housewares, bath and bed items, toiletries & more. Please let us help you and your family with ready to wear clothing.

July 19 – 24 - Hendricks County 4-H Fair. We will provide parking for fair goers. Praise God the Fair is back especially for those children who have 4-H entries.

June and July Our Quaker Haven church camp invites children for a wonderful experience of learning about Jesus in the camping environment fellowship. Call our church 317-745-5348 for information.

July 29 – 31- Bicentennial IYM (Indiana Yearly Meeting) Sessions at lovely Quaker Haven Camp.

Nov. 6 - Annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner and Crafts Danville Friends invites you to worship with us with Sunday School at 9:30 am and Worship at 10:30 am.

Feel free to call the office at 317-745-5348 if you need prayer or we may be of service. __________

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.

It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

There is no charge for listings in the Church Directory Send the following information: Name of Church, Street Address, Phone # and/or website, time of main worship service Please send any updates to betty@TheRepublicanNewspaper.com

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JOSHUA THOMAS MITCHELL, 31, of Bloomington, passed away June 17, 2021.

He was born October 29, 1989 to Thomas George Mitchell Jr. and Serena M (Cortes) Mahoney in Portland, Oregon. He was a 2008 graduate of Avon High School. He was currently a food service worker for Mother Bears in Bloomington.

He is survived by his father, Thomas G. Mitchell Jr. and mother, Serena M. (Derrick) Mahoney; two brothers, Thomas G. Mitchell III and Bradley D. (Maria) Mitchell; a sister, Christine Marie (Travis) Clark; his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Karol Saager; and paternal grandmother, Susan Beus.

Josh registered to be an organ donor and that gift is a testament to his kind heart and generous spirit. Josh was a talented, artistic, bright, funny, and very loving young man.

He loved to paint and played a mean guitar. He was a unique soul who set the stage for others to be the best of themselves.

We know Josh will live on in sevem recipients and that truly warms our hearts and eases our minds.

In lieu of food or flowers we are asking for donations to help with the hospital and funeral expenses. The GoFundMe page is https://gofund.me/ d62b62a5 There will be a memorial service at Hampton Gentry Funeral home in Plainfield on Saturday June 26, at 3 p.m., with visitation from 1 p.m until service time. ________________________ IDA LOUISE GRIDER PATTERSON, 92, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.

She was born in Indianapolis on August 29, 1928, to Claude and Lola Grider, and she graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1946. She married Owen Hawley Patterson in 1949; he preceded her in death. Louise had three brothers: Robert (deceased), Gene, and David. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Jim McCammack), grandson Brian (Laura) and great granddaughter, Kate.

Services will be 1 p.m.

Thursday June 24, at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway with visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. .Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. ________________________

RUSSELL “JOE” LOCKWOOD, 83, of Mooresville, passed away June 14, 2021. Joe was born December 14, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Russell E. Lockwood and Catherine D. (McMurray) Scarbourgh.

He proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked for Chevrolet on the assembly line, Welfare Finance as a manager, Citizens Bank as the Vice President, and owned Joe Knop Ford dealership in Plainfield. Joe attended the Plainfield Christian Church. He was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his children, Dawn E. (Frank) Gunnell - Accavitti, Kelly S. (Larry) Campbell, Terry Jo (Rick) Jackson, and Andy (Stephanie) Hofer; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services took place Thursday, June 17, at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. ________________________ MICHAEL A. “MIKE” LETT, 70, of Avon, and formerly of Tipton, died on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Mike was born on August 25, 1950 in Elwood, Indiana to Robert Lett & Imogene (Rogers) Lett Holmes.

He graduated from Tipton High School in 1968 and from the University of South Alabama in 1972. Mike earned his master’s degree in education from Indiana University.

He taught math at Noblesville High School and then in the Indianapolis Public Schools system.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (McKinney) Lett; a son, John Michael Lett of Indianapolis; brothers, Steven Lett of Vero Beach, Fla. and Judge Thomas Lett of Tipton.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a step-sister, Jo Carolyn Caldwell.

Funeral services for Mike will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Tipton. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.

Memorial contributions in Mike’s honor may be made to the Avon Junior Athletic Association, 866 County Road 625 East, Avon, IN, 46123. ________________________

Hendricks County Church Directory

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF AMO 4779 Pearl St., Amo (317) 539-6920 www.amo1stbaptist.org Sunday worship: 10:30 a..m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLAYTON 4797 Iowa St., Clayton, IN 46118 (317)539-6196 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN 46123 (317) 745-2504 • bartlettchapel.com Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

COATESVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8052 Hadley Street 765-386-7245 Church Services 10 a.m.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HENDRICKS COUNTY 95 N. Jefferson St., Danville Service: 10 a.m. www.uucchc.org

NORTH SALEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6 North California St., North Salem, IN 46165 765-676-6969 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

EL-BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 7183 E. CR 100 N, Avon (317) 272-2097 www.el-bethelbaptist.net Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

COATESVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5105 Milton St., Coatesville (317) 828-1832 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

WEST BRIDGE CHURCH 1521 S. CR 75 W, Danville, IN (317) 745-2266 www.westbridgedanville.com Sunday Service 9 and 10:30 a.m.

NORTH SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 West Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6501 Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m.

HARVEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4825 E. Main St., Avon IN 46123 Worship - 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m.

COATESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4863 North Milton, Coatesville, IN 46121 www.gbgm-umc.org/coatesville Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

HADLEY FRIENDS CHURCH 2100 S Co Rd 450 W Coatesville.

Worship at 10:30 a.m.

PITTSBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 N. Meridian, Pittsboro, IN 46167 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

317-892-3245 www.pittsborochristian.org

WHITE LICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2530 N CR 600 E, Avon.

(317) 852-2840 www.whitelickpcusa.org.

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

CALVARY CHAPEL OF DANVILLE 2165 E Main St, Danville, IN 317-745-7199 www.firmlyplanted.cc Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

JAMESTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST 110 W. Mill Street, Jamestown Phone 765-676-6404 www.jamestowncoc.com Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PLAINFIELD 1012 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-8163 firstbaptistplainfield.org Sunday worship: 9 a.m & 10:30 a.m

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 3175 N CR 900 E, Brownsburg, IN 46122 sgbaptist-brownsburg.org Sunday Worship, 10 & 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

DANVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 180 W. Main St. 317-745-2310 Sunday 10:30 Worship Service

LIZTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 120 Brumfield Avenue, Lizton, IN 46149 317- 994-5363 www.liztonumc.org Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 4800 South CR 600 E, Plainfield, In 46168 317-839-4800 www.livingchristplainfield.com Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

THEWELL.COMMUNITY A Church of Christ 317-244-3974 554 Pitt Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH 45 N 200 E, Danville IN 46122 317-745-5348 danvillefriends.org Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m,

LIZTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 202 N. Church, Lizton, Ind. 317-994-5239 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 710 E. Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-6730 www.stmarksweb.org Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

CARTERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Fellowship 9 a.m.

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 820 W. Mill Street, Danville 317-745-4330 • www.danvilleumc.org Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

NEW WINCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 53 S. State Road 75 Worship 10 a.m.

PLAINFIELD FRIENDS CHURCH 105 S. East Street, Plainfield 317-839-6490 - http://www.plainfieldfriends.org Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. (in person or online)

WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8045 West U.S. Hwy 36 (317) 539-6029.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m

YOUR VENTURE CHURCH 7865 N CR 100 E, Lizton, IN 46149 317-362-5428 www.yourventurechruch.org Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5110 S SR 39, Clayton 317-539-4512 www.claytonchristian.org Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

CLAYTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Behind the Clayton Cafe 317-539-2036 www.claytonpres.org Sunday worship 9:00 a.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 N. Washington Street, Danville, Ind. 317-745-2741 www.augies.indydio.org Sundays, 8 and 10 a.m., Holy Communion.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1005 W. Main, Danville 317-745-4284 www.maryqueenofpeacedanville.org

Sunday Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

NORTHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 623 N. State Rd. 39, Danville 317-745-5990 www.northviewchristian.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8350 St. Rd. 236, North Salem, IN 46165 317-531-3013 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

NORTH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 219 Ladoga Ave, North Salem, IN. 46165 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Cause No. 30C01-2106-EU-000116 In the Circuit/Superior Court of Hancock County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that CRAIG L. MARTIN was appointed on JUNE 14, 2021, as Personal Representative of the estate of NANCY C. ANDERSON, deceased, who died on the 5th day of May, 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.

Public Notices

Notice to Bidders Notice is given that Washington Township/ Avon Fire Department in Hendricks County, Indiana, will receive bids for (1) Type I ambulance. Bid Packets will be available for pick-up beginning June 1, 2021 and will conclude on July 6, 2021.

Bid packets can be picked up at 311 Production Dr., Avon, Indiana, between 0900hrs and 1600hrs, Monday thru Friday or requested by email. NO PHONE CALLS. Bid packets will not be mailed via the postal service. Bidders must fill out an information sheet upon receiving the bid packet in person. If emailed, bidder must provide company name, contact person, phone number, address, and manufacturer. Direct all email requests to clee@avonfd.org.

Dated at Greenfield, Indiana, JUNE 15, 2021.

All bids shall conform to the specifications on file and must be in correlation with the specifications.

Lisa M. Lofgreen Clerk of Circuit and Superior Courts 9 East Main Street, Room 213 Greenfield, IN 46140

All bids must be on the State form with a non-collusion affidavit to include a 10% Bid Bond.

Attorney: CRAIG L. MARTIN DICKMANN, REASON, BOGIGIAN & WHITE 17 N. Pennsylvania Street Greenfield, IN 46140 317.462.1401 6-24-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CASE NO.: 32D01-2106-EU-000168 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH L. PARSON, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE is hereby given that on June 14, 2021, PATRICK O. PARSON was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth L. Parson, who died on May 30, 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 June 15, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court 1 Prepared By: E.J. Last, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1242 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 858-1118 6-24-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2106-EU-172 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF: LARRY L. PIERSON, Deceased NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that LORI L. ALEXANDER was, on June 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of LARRY L. PIERSON, deceased, who died on the 9th day of April, 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 June 16, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk of Superior Court Hendricks County, Indiana Gary L. Wood/#2220-32, Attorney At Law 6-24-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE The following will be sold for charges at 9:00 AM, 07-15-21, 10659 E. CR. RD 251 South, Indianapolis, IN 46231. #1FTRW08W51KE02777 -01-F0R-$2250.00 6-24-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., with corporate offices at 3626 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46527-0477, and a proposed storm water discharging facility approximately ¼ mile south of the intersection of US 36 and CR 200 East, conveying storm water via the West Fork of White Lick Creek, is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of under 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge storm water exposed to industrial activities.

6-24-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2106-MI-188 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Damon Staggs Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Damon Staggs, whose mailing address is 10913 Miller Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46231, in the Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Damon Staggs has filed a petition in the Hendricks Court requesting that his name be changed to Damon Allen Hinshaw.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on August 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Damon Staggs Petitioner Date: June 14, 2021 Marjorie Pike Judicial Officer

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The Republican

Sealed bids must be returned to the Washington Township Government Center located at 311 Production Dr., Avon, Indiana 46123 before 1500hrs on July 6, 2021. Bids will be opened at that time. The winning bid will be announced at 1500hrs on July 13, 2021.

The Washington Township/Avon Fire Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to include alternate bids 6-3-21-4T hspalxp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS IN THE HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 31D01-2106-EU-000171 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE L. CARLTON, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Anita S. Marsh was on June 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Jimmie L. Carlton, Deceased, who died on May 26, 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 June 16, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court 1 Rebecca W. Geyer Disc. No. 21325-49 REBECCA W. GEYER & ASSOCIATES, PC 11550 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 200 Carmel, IN 46032 317-973-4555 317-489-5195 fax rgeyer@rgeyerlaw.com 6-24-21-2T hspaxlp ___________________________________ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Hendricks County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at 355 South Washington Street, Danville, Indiana at 9:00 a.m. July 6, 2021.

FUND # AMOUNT 8950 - ARP Grant Fund 1000,2000,3000 & 4000s’ $16,540,457.50

1001 - General Fund Personal Services $100,000.00

8897 -Prosecutor’s IV-D Personal Services $100,000.00

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of the funds to support the appropriations within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Nancy L. Marsh

Hendricks County Auditor 6-24-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 43-foot pole utility telecommunications pole at the approx. vicinity of Shiloh Professional Drive and Shiloh Crossing Drive, Avon, Hendricks County, IN 46123.

Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Brennan, b.booker@trileaf.com, 1515 Des Peres Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-997-6111.

6-24-21-1T ____________________________ LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE 2016 KIA SOUL + VIN: KNDJP3A50G7295565 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 9-22-5-15, York Towing intends to sell the above described vehicle to the highest bidder at a sale to be held on JULY 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., local time, said sale to be held at the office of York Towing, 1633 S 150 E, Danville, IN 46122. The sale is to satisfy the priority towing and storage lien held by York Towing in the amount of $2025.00 as of the date of the sale. York 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.

Gary York York Towing

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ORDINANCE NO. 15-2021 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES IN THE TOWN OF DANVILLE

ADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDS Waterworks Improvements DIVISION 3 – GROUND-LEVEL WATER STORAGE TANK Danville, Indiana

Sealed bids will be received by Matt Ellison, Superintendent, at 49 North Wayne Street, Danville, Indiana 46122 at 4:00 PM, local time, on August 4, 2021 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Town Council Meeting that evening at 7:00 PM, local time, at the same location. Any bids received later than 4:00 PM, local time, will be returned unopened.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Construction of a new 400,000 Gallon Concrete Ground-Level Water Storage Tank.

BID DOCUMENTS: Copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained at Banning Engineering. Copies of the documents are available for examining beginning at 8:30 AM, local time, on June 24, 2021 at the office of Banning Engineering, 853 Columbia Road, Suite 101, Plainfield, Indiana. Paper copies will be $75.00 and electronic copies will be $25.00. Payments shall be made by check, money order or cash payable to Banning Engineering.

INDIANA REQUIREMENTS: Standard Questionnaire Form 96, shall be completely filled out and signed, including attachment of Contractor’s Financial Statement as stipulated in Section III. An E-Verify Certification Form is also required. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on Bid Forms and in the order as identified and contained in the Contract Documents obtainable from the offices as stated above. Each bid shall be accompanied by a completely filled out Form No. 96, E-Verify Certification Form and acceptable Bid Security.

Any bid not accompanied by the above-required items shall be deemed a non-responsive bid. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within a period of 60 days following the date set for the receiving of bids. The Owner reserves the right to retain any and all bids for a period of not more than 60 days and said bid shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The Owner further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the Contract to any Bidder, all to the advantage of the Owner or to reject all bids.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check made payable to the Town of Danville or an acceptable bid bond in the amount equal to five (5%) percent of the total bid price executed by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana and whose name appears on the most current Treasury Department Circular No. 570.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM (local time) on July 26, 2021, at the Danville Town Hall, at 49 North Wayne Street, Danville, Indiana 46122. A site visit will be conducted after the meeting.

BONDS: A Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract price will be required from the Contractor to whom the work is awarded.

Owner: Town of Danville Date: June 24, 2021

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Alcohol & Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Hendricks County, Indiana will hold a public hearing at 1:00 pm on July 06, 2021 at the Hendricks Co Government Center, Meeting Room MR2, 355 S Washington St in the city of Danville in said county, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein to wit: RR3224058 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210‑1) RENEWAL TEGRY BISTRO L.L.C. 1521 N. GREEN STR # A Brownsburg IN D/B/A TEGRY BISTRO DL3213693 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Package Store RENEWAL LALLI, INC. 24 E. MAIN STREET Pittsboro IN D/B/A CORK & CAP LIQUORS JASVINDER S LALLI 25 PRESIDENTIAL WAY Brownsburg, President KAMALOIT K LALLI 24 PRESIDEBTIAL WAY Brownsburg, Secretary RR3230928 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210) RENEWAL BJ’s Restaurant Operations Company 10367 E US Highway 36 Avon IN D/B/A BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Gregory A Trojan 5178 La Canada Blvd La Canada Flintridge, President KENDRA D MILLER 1802 PINE STREET Huntington Beach, Secretary DL3230265 Beer & Wine Dealer ‑ Grocery Store RENEWAL Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC 260 S CR 200 E Danville IN D/B/A Circle K #4702411 Debra Ann Gooldy 7290 South Artesian Drive Columbus, Secretary BETTY WATTS 6465 W CNTY RD 950 N. Scipio, Secretary DARRELL JAY DAVIS 11081 W GRANDVIEW DR Columbus, President RH3230006 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Hotel RENEWAL ANKITAMI HOSPITALITY LLC 6109 CAMBRIDGE WAY Plainfield IN

D/B/A BEST WESTERN PLUS AIRPORT INN & SUITES DL3230901 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Package Store RENEWAL D. E. THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES INC 6089 WEST U.S. HIGHWAY 40 Stilesville IN D/B/A STILESVILLE DISCOUNT LIQUORS DOUG THOMPSON 9650 PRAIREWOOD WAY Carmel, Secretary DOUG THOMPSON 9650 PRAIREWOOD WAY Carmel, President RR3235554 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210‑1) RENEWAL LOS PATIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 6 LLC 671 E. MAIN ST. Danville IN D/B/A LOS PATIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT RR3236239 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210‑1) RENEWAL THE STELLER EXPERIENCE, LLC 26 E. MAIN ST, Pittsboro IN D/B/A HOOSIER ROOTS RR3236262 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210‑1) RENEWAL PRESS PLAY BATTLE ARENA & GAMING LOUNGE LLC 1004 E. MAIN STREET Brownsburg IN D/B/A PRESS PLAY GAMING LOUNGE RR3236331 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Restaurant (210) RENEWAL HDB GROUP INC. 1430 N GREEN STREET Brownsburg IN D/B/A B SQUARED BAR & GRILL BEVERLY J. STEELE 4062 KIAWA DRIVE Orlando, President DL3232475 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Package Store TRANSFER MEGA INDIANA LLC 5975 CAMBRIDGE WAY Plainfield IN D/B/A MEGA LIQUOR & SMOKE # DL3232476 Beer Wine & Liquor ‑ Package Store TRANSFER MEGA INDIANA LLC 6089 WEST US HIGHWAY 40 Stilesville IN D/B/A MEGA LIQUOR & SMOKE 6-24-21-1T

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE HENDRICKS COUNTY COUNCIL, HENDRICKS COUNTY INDIANA REGARDING DESIGNATION OF AREA AS ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA Notice is hereby given that the Hendricks County Council, Hendricks County, Indiana, adopted Resolution 2021-30 on June 1, 2021 which resolution was titled “A Resolution Designating Economic Revitalization Area and Qualifying Certain Real Estate and Personal Property Improvements for Tax Abatement for Electric Plus, Inc. On July 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hendricks County Government Center at 355 South Washington Street, Danville, Indiana, the Hendricks County Council will receive and hear remonstrance and objections to Resolution number 2021-30 and 2021-31 from interested persons. After considering the evidence, the Hendricks County Council shall take final action determining whether the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met, and confirm, modify and confirm, or rescind Resolution 2021-30 and 2021-31. Such determination by the Hendricks County Council shall be final except that an appeal may be taken and heard as provided by IC 6.1.1-12.1-1 et seq. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.1-2.5 a person must file a written remonstrance with the Hendricks County Council and be aggrieved by the final action by the Hendricks County Council, to be eligible to initiate an appeal of that action in the Circuit or Superior Courts of Hendricks County. The only grounds of an appeal that the Court may hear is whether the proposed project will meet the qualification of the economic revitalization area law. The burden of proof of such proceeding will be on the applicant.

David Wyeth, President Hendricks County Council

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Nancy L. Marsh Hendricks County Auditor EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Commonly known as 173 South County Road 525 East, Avon, Indiana A modernized legal description has been prepared by Holloway Engineering & Surveying as Job No. 115192, dated September 25, 2015 and revised September 28, 2015 and described as follows: Part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 15 North, Range 1 East; Hendrick County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at a brass plug in concrete monument which marks the northwest corner of the above captioned East Half; thence South no degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds East (assumed bearing of the west line of the East Half) with said west line, 1397.58 feet to an iron survey nail with washer engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46” in the county road and the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds East, 20.04 feet to an iron survey nail with washer engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46) on the south right-of-way line of U. S. 36 (F-Project No. 076-2(1), 1979); thence with said southerly right-of-way line for the following three (3) courses; 1)North 89 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds East, 15.00 feet to an iron pin with cap engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46”; 2) North 07 degrees 19 minutes 47 seconds east, 182.10 feet (for reference, an iron pin with cap engraved “RLS 890010” was found North 67 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds east, 0.43 feet; 3) North 68 degrees 27 minutes 19 seconds East, 736.48 feet to an iron pin with cap engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46”; thence South 01 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds East, 737.84 feet to an iron pin with cap engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46” on the north right-of-way line of the CSX Railroad (formerly the Conrail Railroad); thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 42 seconds West, with said north right-of-way line, 760.99 feet to an iron survey nail with washer engraved “Holloway Engr.-Firm 46” on the west line of the East Half an in the county road; thence North no degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds West, with said west line and in the county road, 305.51 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 10.225 acres, more or less.

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code § 9-21-1-3, the Town of Danville, Indiana (“Town”) has the authority to regulate off-road vehicles on highways under the Town’s jurisdiction; WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code§ 14-16-1-20, an individual may not operate an offroad vehicle on public highways, streets, or rights-of-way, or public or non­designated public or private parking lots, subject to limited exceptions, unless the Town adopts by ordinance traffic regulations concerning the use of such off-road vehicles; WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code§ 14-16-1-22, the Town may pass an ordinance regulating the operation of off-road vehicles if the ordinance meets substantially the minimum requirements of Ind. Code § 14-16-1 et seq.; WHEREAS, the Town wishes to promote recreation while also protecting the safety of its citizens; WHEREAS, off-road vehicles are currently unregulated by the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town, by and through its Town Council, now finds that it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of its citizens to establish regulations for the operation of off-road vehicles in the Town of Danville.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE, INDIANA, THAT: Section 1. The above recitals are incorporated by reference.

Section 2. Chapter 76 of the Danville, Indiana Code of Ordinances shall now read as follows: OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Definition OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (Ind. Code§ 14-8-2-185).

(1) A motor driven vehicle capable of cross-country travel:

(a) without benefit of a road; and

(b) on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other

natural terrain.

(2) The term includes the following:

(a) a multiwheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle;

(b) an amphibious machine;

(c) a ground effect air cushion vehicle;

(d) an all-terrain vehicle (as defined in Ind. Code§ 14-8-2-5.7)

(e) a recreational off-highway vehicle (as defined in Ind. Code§14-8-2-233.5)

(f) other means of transportation deriving motive power from a source other

than muscle or wind.

(3) The term does not include the following:

(a) a farm vehicle being used for farming, including, but not limited to, a farm

wagon (as defined in Ind. Code§ 9-13-2-60(2));

(b) a vehicle used for military or law enforcement purposes;

(c) a construction, mining, or other industrial related vehicle used in

performance of the vehicle’s common function, including, but not limited to, a

farm wagon (as defined in Ind. Code § 9-13-2-60(2));

(d) a snowmobile (as defined in Ind. Code§14-8-2-261);

(e) a registered aircraft;

(f) any other vehicle properly registered by the bureau of motor vehicles;

(g) any watercraft that is registered under Indiana statutes;

(h) a golf cart vehicle;

(i) an electric bicycle (as defined in Ind. Code§ 9-13-2-49.2).

TOWN ROADS Any highway, street, alley, or right-of-way under the Town’s jurisdiction and inside Town limits. The term does not include sidewalks, multi-use trails, or any unpaved surfaces of public property.

Permitted Off-Road Vehicles (a) Aside from the Off-Road Vehicles described in section (b) below, Off-Road Vehicles may be operated on Town Roads (“Permitted Off-Road Vehicles”). (b) All-terrain vehicles designed for travel on three non-highway or off-highway tires shall not be permitted to operate on Town Roads.

Use and Operation on Designated Town Roads (a) Permitted Off-Road Vehicles may be operated on Town Roads. Permitted Off- Road Vehicles must be operated in a reasonable and safe manner, subject to all local ordinances, state laws (See Ind. Code§ 14-16-1 et seq. and Ind. Code§ 9-18.1-14 et seq.), state regulations, and the terms and conditions of this chapter. (b) Permitted Off-Road Vehicles may not be operated on sidewalks, multi-use trails, or any unpaved surfaces of public property. (c) The Town Council may prohibit the operation of Permitted Off-Road Vehicles on any Town Roads if the operation of Permitted Off-Road Vehicles poses a danger. This subchapter shall be amended from time to time to include those Town Roads deemed unsuitable for such operation.

Additional Regulations (a) Each occupant shall have and use a separate seat in or on a Permitted Off-Road Vehicle. (b) No person shall operate a Permitted Off-Road Vehicle on Town Roads in such a manner as to cause damage to the street or disturb the surface of the roadway.

Speed Limit (a) Permitted Off-Road Vehicles shall adhere to all posted speed limits. (b) The Town Council may alter the speed limit for Permitted Off-Road Vehicles if the posted speed limit poses a danger. This subchapter shall be amended from time to time to reflect any such alteration.

Emergencies Any Town, county, or state law enforcement officer may prohibit operation of a Permitted Off-Road Vehicle on any Town Roads during emergencies.

Enforcement All law enforcement officers in the Town shall have the power and it shall be their duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter unless otherwise prevented by state statutes regarding the enforcement of state laws.

Penalty (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and shall be fined pursuant to the following schedule: (1) First offense in a calendar year: $30.00 (2) Second offense in a calendar year: $60.00 (3) Third offense in a calendar year: $150.00 Section 3. This Chapter is effective when signs giving notice of the local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the highway or part of the highway that is affected, per Ind. Code § 9-21-1-3.

ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Danville, Indiana, on this 16th day of June, 2021.

DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL FOR: Chris Gearld Nancy Leavitt Tom Pado Greg VanLaere David Winters

AGAINST:

ATTEST: Jennifer Pearcy, Clerk-Treasurer

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT #1 PROBATED DIVISION - 2021 TERM CAUSE NO. 32D01-2106-ES-000170 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLET R. ROE, DECEASED. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Probate Court of Hendricks County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Charles E. Hostetter was, on June 15, 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of Violet R. Roe, deceased, who died on May 2, 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 June 15, 2021.

Marjorie Pike CLERK, Hendricks Superior 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 6-24-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

32D01-2106-EU-000155 Hendricks Superior Court 1 IN THE HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF INDIANA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF THOMAS E. BREEDEN Cause No. 32D01-2106-EU-000155 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Publication in Newspaper Notice is hereby given that Gerald R. Hawkins and Maria J. Feasel were on the 8th day of June, 2021, appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Thomas E. Breeden, deceased, who died on the 29th day of December, 2020.

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: June 9, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Circuit/Superior Court Attorney for the Estate: Michael E. Licari BONAHOOM & BOBILYA, LLC 927 S. Harrison St., Ste. 200 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 420-4055 Supreme Court ID: 31397-64 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847

Thursday, June 24, 2021

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2106-EU-000167

32D01-2106-EU-000157

IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF: THEDA R. SEXSON, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that JOHN P. WOODS was, on the 14th day of June, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of THEDA R. SEXSON, deceased, who died on the 25th day of April, 2020.

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 June 15, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk of Superior Court 1 Hendricks County, Indiana Gary L. Wood/ #2220-32 Attorney At Law 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CASE NO. 32D01-2106-EU-000164 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA R. ROHL, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is hereby given that on June 10, 2021, William Christopher Rohl was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Teresa R. Rohl, who died on August 24, 2020.

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 June 10, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Superior Court 1 Prepared By: E.J. Last, Attorney at Law PO Box 1242 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 858-1118 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: SUPERIOR COURT #1 PROBATE DIVISION CAUSE NO. 32D01-2103-EU-000098 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF CLIFFORD D. FROST JR., DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Superior Court #1 of Hendricks County, Indiana Notice is hereby given that Brenda Burgeson was, on April 12, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Clifford D. Frost Jr., deceased, who died January 24, 2021. Said personal representative was authorized to administer said estate without Court Supervision.

All persons who have 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 June 9, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court #1 Probate Division Attorney for Estate: Sherr’ee D. Mullins Mullins Law, LLC 1903 Crown Plaza Blvd Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 839-9400 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT ESTATE DOCKET: 32D01-2106-EU-000162 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JACK SCHWOMEYER, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that KIMBERLY L. GARLAND was on June 10, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF JACK SCHWOMEYER, deceased, who died on MAY 21, 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 10th day of June, 2021.

Marjorie Pike

HENDRICKS County Superior Court Attorney for personal representative: Doris Brauman Moore Brauman Moore Law Offices 128 East Main Street Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 Telephone: 317-858-5000 Fax: 317-858-5009 Attorney Number: 21958-21 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE The following will be sold for charges at 12:00 PM 06-17-21, 10659 E. CR RD 251 South, Indianapolis, IN 46231.

KEVIN PATTERSON AU11500027 #3N1AD7AP4KL623908-19-NISS-$2430.00 #1N4AL2APOCN551464-12-NISS-$2360.00 #3GNAL3EK2DS590697-13-CHEV-$2035.00 6-3-21-1t ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE The following will be sold for charges at 12:00 PM, 07-08-21, 10659 E. CR. RD 251 South, Indianapolis, IN 46231.

KEVIN PATTERSON AU11500027 #1J4PN2GK8AW159165-10-JEEP-$2250.00 6-24-21-1T hspaxlp

G. Arlene Kline (#24979-49) Law Office of Arlene Cline 5238 Lafayette Road Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 644-8282 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Matter of the Estate of David L. Appleby, deceased.

In the Hendricks Superior Court 1, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of June, 2021 Sue Ann Appleby was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of David L. Appleby, who died November 28, 2020.

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 in Danville, Indiana, this June 9, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court 1 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT ESTATE DOCKET: 32D01-206-EU-000160 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ESTATE OF BRUCE SAMUEL POINDEXTER, DECEASED Attorney:

Kathryn Kuehn. #21506-49 Kuehn Law, LLC 45 West Clinton Street Danville, Indiana 46122

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ESTATE OPENING Notice is hereby given that on June 9, 2021, Maria Hewitt was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Bruce Samuel Poindexter who died on the 18th day of November, 2020.

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 June 9, 2021.

Marjorie Pike

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The Republican

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT ESTATE DOCKET: 32D01-206-EU-000158 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. JENKINS, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that TAMERA S. JENKINS was on June 9, 2021, appointed as Personal Representatives of THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. JENKINS, deceased, who died on APRIL 3, 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 June 9, 2021.

Marjorie Pike

HENDRICKS County Superior Court Attorney for personal representative: Doris Brauman Moore Brauman Moore Law Offices 128 East Main Street Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 Telephone: 317-858-5000 Fax: 317-858-5009 Attorney Number: 21958-21 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2105-MI-171 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Austin M. Creek Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Austin Martin Creek, whose mailing address is 103 Smith Street, Pittsboro, IN 46167, in the Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Austin Martin Creek has filed a petition in the Hendricks Court requesting that name be changed to Austin Mayberry Lawrence.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on August 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Austin M. Creek Petitioner Date: June 2, 2021 Marjorie Pike Judicial Officer

6-10-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________ 32D01-2101-EU-000009

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE DOCKET: 32D01-2009-ES-000243

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS:

IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA DENNY-ROHRBACH, DECEASED

Attorney:

IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF RUTH ANN WATERFILL, DECEASED Kathryn Kuehn. #21506-49 Kuehn Law, LLC 45 West Clinton Street Danville, Indiana 46122

NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ESTATE OPENING

Notice is hereby given that Jan McWhirter was on August ___, 2020, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Pamela Denny-Rohrbach, deceased, who died on April 24, 2020.

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 September 25, 2020.

Debbie Hoskins Clerk of the Hendricks Superior Court Probate Division 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

Notice is hereby given that on January 14, 2021, Mark Richard Waterfill was appointed Executor of the Estate of Ruth Ann Waterfill who died on the 7th day of December, 2020.

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 14, 2021.

Marjorie Pike

HENDRICKS County Superior Court 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT Notice is hereby given that Avon Community School Corporation, Hendricks County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), requests any design-builder (as defined in Indiana Code Section 5-30-1-4, as amended) which is interested in being considered by the School Corporation as a potential design-builder with respect to the design, construction and equipping of the 2021 Equity, Efficiency and Improvement Project (the “Project”), located at:

Office of the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County 1st floor of the Hendricks County Government Center 355 South Washington Street, Danville, Indiana 9:00 AM local time on the 13th day of July, 2021.

At the time and date shown for the Office of the Board of Commissioners, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the presence of those concerned. Any bids received after the hour stated above will be returned unopened.

The proposed construction will consist of: Bridge Rehabilitation including new concrete deck and bridge railing with approach guardrail and asphalt paving with shoulder work as more fully set forth in the Plans and Specifications. The work shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this Notice, the General and Special Provisions, the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications for this project.

The bid shall include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor as indicated in the Specifications.

Any and all permits are to be procured by the successful bidder.

All bids shall be properly and completely executed on the forms as required by the Contract documents and will include the Non-Collusion Affidavit as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana.

Each bid shall be accompanied by the deposit of an acceptable certified check or cashier’s check payable to the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County, Indiana or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and an approved surety company in an amount not less than ten percent ( 10%) of the total amount of the bid.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with good and sufficient surety in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the bid; a payment bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the bid; a maintenance bond for a period of one year after completion of the project equal to twenty percent (20%) of the bid; and proof of insurance as specified in the General Provisions.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the opening of the bids. The Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County reserves the right to reject any/or all of the bids and/or waive any fo1malities or irregularities in the bidding.

The Contract documents, including Plans and Specifications, are on file and may be obtained in person or picked up by a delivery service at your expense at:

Hendricks County Engineering Department Hendricks County Government Center 355 South Washington Street Suite G20 Danville, Indiana 46122 (317) 745-9236

A $25.00 non-refundable fee is required to obtain a paper copy of Plans and Specifications.

A $15.00 non-refundable fee is required to obtain a digital copy of Plans and Specifications.

Checks are to be made payable to Hendricks County Engineer.

Dated this 22nd day of June , 2021 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA Phyllis A. Palmer, President Bob Gentry, Vice President Dennis W. Dawes, Member ATTEST: Nancy Marsh, County Auditor

6-24-21-2T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________

Avon Middle School South 7199 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon IN 46123; Avon Intermediate School East 174 Indiana 267, Avon IN 46123, and; Avon Intermediate School West 176 Indiana 267, Avon IN 46123

All responses to the RFQ, in the form of a Verified Statement of Qualifications (a “VSQ”) shall be received until 2:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Administrative Office of Avon Community School Corporation, Attention: Dr. Michael Sullivan, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, 7203 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123.

Design-Builders may submit responses electronically via e-mail to MDSullivan@avonschools.org with a copy to dan@therawlinsgroup.com Each response to the RFQ must be in accordance with the RFQ, all of which is incorporated herein by reference, and all of the provisions of Indiana Code 5-30, as amended and as applicable to the RFQ and the RFQ process, and must be submitted by a person or entity satisfying the definition of a design-builder or team, each as defined in Indiana Code 5-30-1, as amended (each a “Design-Builder”) For a copy of the RFQ, contact the School Corporation’s Design Criteria Developer (the “DCD”):

Daniel D. Rawlins, RA, DBIA

The Rawlins Group, LLC 6706 Marmont Circle

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

e-mail: dan@therawlinsgroup.com

telephone: (317) 441-7905.

As of the date of publication of this notice, all communications between the School Corporation and any prospective Design-Builder is to be through the School Corporation’s Design Criteria Developer.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be conducted for this project. Any Design-Builder with questions about the project and the RFQ process should contact the School Corporation’s Design Criteria Developer.

The RFQ contains, but is not limited to, the following: (a) A description of the Project, including the size and function of the facilities that are the subject of the Project, the approximate budget and the anticipated schedule, (b) A description of the selection process, including the process for communications between the potential Design-Builders and the School Corporation, including, but not limited to the Avon Community School Corporation Technical Review Committee (the “TRC”) and any agent of either the School Corporation or the TRC, the schedule for the selection process, the TRC procedure and a description of submission requirements; (c) The general qualifications for prospective Design-Builders, including appropriate experience with similar projects, team experience with design-build, organizational resources and depth of the Design-Builder, the prospective Design-Builder’s history of contracting with or hiring minority business enterprises and women’s business enterprises, the prospective Design- Builder’s litigation and disputes history and the prospective Design-Builder’s experience in dealing with bonding authorities; (d) The Project specification qualifications for prospective Design-Builder, including: The prospective Design-Builder’s experience with the facilities or building types that are the subject of the Project, the prospective Design-Builder’s performance record, including quality, schedule and cost of each project, the prospective Design-Builder’s proposed team composition, including the team’s past experience in working together, the prospective Design-Builder’s proposed key project personnel and the prospective Design-Builder’s client references; and (e) A description of the qualifications statement evaluation process, which includes: An established rating system that complies with Indiana Code Section 5-30-5-4, as amended and Indiana Code Section 5-30-5-5, as amended.

All of the information set forth in the RFQ as described in the paragraph above are incorporated into this notice by reference. In addition to the foregoing information, the response submitted by prospective Design-Builders must include all the information required

by Indiana Code Section 5-30-5-3, as amended.

After reviewing and evaluating the responses to the RFQ received by the date and time set forth above, the TRC shall identify and recommend to the Board the Design-Builder that is Highly Qualified and provides the Best Value proposal to the taxpayers of the School Corporation. The TRC or the School Corporation reserves the right to reject for any reason and for no reason at all any and all responses received to the RFQ and to be the sole judge of the value and merit of the responses offered. The School Corporation reserves the right to terminate for any reason and for no reason at all this Project prior to awarding the design-build contract, Dated: June 24, 2021

AVON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA By: Dr. Michael Sullivan Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations

6-24-21-1T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for: Bridge No. 21 Located on County Road 750 North Over West Fork White Lick Creek & Bridge No. 22 Located on County Road 750 North Over West Fork White Lick Creek Middle Township Hendricks County, Indiana

Bids will be received at the following location, no later than the times shown:

Office of the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County 1st floor of the Hendricks County Government Center 355 South Washington Street, Danville, Indiana 9:00 AM local time on the 13th day of July, 2021.

At the time and date shown for the Office of the Board of Commissioners, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the presence of those concerned. Any bids received after the hour stated above will be returned unopened.

The proposed construction will consist of: Bridge Rehabilitation of Bridge 21 including new concrete bridge deck overlay and bridge railing with approach guardrail and asphalt paving with shoulder work and Bridge Rehabilitation of Bridge 22 including new concrete deck and bridge railing with approach guardrail and asphalt paving with shoulder work as more fully set forth in the Plans and Specifications. The work shall be perfo1med in accordance with the provisions of this Notice, the General and Special Provisions, the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications for this project.

The bid shall include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor as indicated in the Specifications.

Any and all permits are to be procured by the successful bidder.

All bids shall be properly and completely executed on the forms as required by the Contract documents and will include the Non-Collusion Affidavit as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana.

Each bid shall be accompanied by the deposit of an acceptable certified check or cashier’s check payable to the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County., Indiana or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and an approved surety company in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond with good and sufficient surety in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the bid; a payment bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the bid; a maintenance bond for a period of one year after completion of the project equal to twenty percent (20%) of the bid; and proof of insurance as specified in the General Provisions.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the opening of the bids. The Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County reserves the right to reject any/or all of the bids and/or waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding.

The Contract documents, including Plans and Specifications, are on file and may be obtained in person or picked up by a delivery service at your expense at:

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT 5 CAUSE NO. 32D05-2106-MI-196 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR: MATTHEW JAKEB CHAVIS-BRADLEY

By Next Friend: LYNITA COLLINS

Avon High School 7575 East 150 South, Avon IN 46123;

all as described in more detail in the Request for Qualifications, dated June 24, 2021 (the “RFQ”) to submit Verified Statements of Qualification and Proposals as set forth in Indiana Code Section 5-30-5-1(c), as amended.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Hendricks County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for: Bridge No. 16 Located on County Road 275 East Over Keeney Ditch Middle Township Hendricks County, Indiana Bids will be received at the following location, no later than the times shown:

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Hendricks County Engineering Department Hendricks County Government Center 355 South Washington Street Suite G20 Danville, Indiana 46122 (317) 745-9236

A $25.00 non-refundable fee is required to obtain a paper copy of Plans and Specifications.

A $15.00 non-refundable fee is required to obtain a digital copy of Plans and Specifications.

Checks are to be made payable to Hendricks County Engineer.

Dated this 22nd day of June, 2021 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA Phyllis A. Palmer, President Bob Gentry, Vice President Dennis W. Dawes, Member ATTEST: Nancy Marsh, County Auditor

6-24-21-2T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Lynita Collins pro-se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child to change the name of minor child from Matthew Jakeb Chavis-Bradley to Matthew Jakeb Collins-Bradley.

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hendricks Superior Court 5 on the 9 day of August, 2021 at 8:30 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.

Date: June 18, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Superior Court 5 6-24-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS: IN THE HENDRICKS COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2106-MI-192 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR: Elaine Sue Fisher-John Name of Minor Cheyenne R. John Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Cheyenne R. John, as a self-represented litigant, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on Elaine Sue Fisher-John to Elaine Sue Fisher.

The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hendricks Superior Court 5 Court on August 9, 2021 at 8:30 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.

Date June 17, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Courts

6-24-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS: IN THE HENDRICKS COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2106-MI-193 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR: Madalene Rae Fisher-John Name of Minor Cheyenne R. John Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Cheyenne R. John, as a self-represented litigant, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on Madalene Rae Fisher-John to Madalene Rae Fisher.

The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hendricks Superior Court 5 Court on August 9, 2021 at 8:30 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.

Date: June 17, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Courts

6-24-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT ESTATE DOCKET: 32D01-2106-EU-000156 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF BARBARA K. COMER, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that NANCY ELLEN MILTON and or ROBERT BRETT COMER were on June 9, 2021, appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of BARBARA K. COMER, deceased, who died on JUNE 3, 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 June 9, 2021.

Marjorie Pike

HENDRICKS County Superior Court Attorney for personal representative: Doris Brauman Moore Brauman Moore Law Offices 128 East Main Street Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 Telephone: 317-858-5000 Fax: 317-858-5009 Attorney Number: 21958-21 6-17-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2106-MI-184 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: FNU JASWINDER KAUR Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME FNU JASWINDER KAUR, whose mailing address is 2654 TWINLEAF DRIVE PLAINFIELD, IN 46168, in the Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that FNU JASWINDER KAUR has filed a petition in the Hendricks Court requesting that her name be changed to JASWINDER KAUR. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on August 9, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Jaswinder Kaur Petitioner Date: June 14, 2021 Marjorie Pike Judicial Officer

6-17-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________

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The Republican

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Obituaries

JANET R. STURM, 78, of North Salem, passed away June 14, 2021 at Brownsburg Meadows.

She was born on February 19, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence and Doris Leah (Nicholes) Miller. Janet graduated from New Winchester High School in 1962 and married Robert Sturm on February 23, 1963. She was a homemaker and also a school bus driver for the Northwest Hendricks School System for many years.

Janet was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville and the Hendricks County Homemaker’s Club.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Robert Sturm of North Salem; son, David Sturm of Brownsburg; daughter, Shannon Brackett (Jason) of Coatesville; and 5 grandchildren.

Her parents; son, Gregory R. Sturm; and sister, Marcia Wynn, preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Danville, with inurnment to follow in the New Winchester Cemetery. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence. ________________________ VIOLET (Julian) COX, 94, of Brownsburg, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021.

She was born April 8, 1927 in Winslow, Indiana to her parents, Medford F. and Hazel B. (Powers) Julian, where she lived for 28 years. She married the late Randal Cox on May 14, 1950. She was a previous resident of Camby for 60 years and resided in Brownsburg since 2016.

Violet is survived by her two daughters, Sheila F. (Dan) Gagen of Leo, Indiana and Elaine G. (Bill) Potter of Brownsburg; five grandchildren: Sarah Taylor, Timothy Gagen, Serena Johnson, David Potter, and Isaac Potter; and one sister, Virginia L. Fowler of Indianapolis.

Violet is preceded in death by both of her parents; and her husband, Randal Cox. Violet was a 1945 graduate of Spurgeon High School, where she was also Class President. She was a Homemaker and a member of Camby Community Church for over 50 years. Violet was an avid gardener and loved flowers.

She enjoyed cooking and providing hospitality. She always made sure bellies were full and no one left hungry. Violet was a sweet and gentle spirit.

Services were Wednesday, June 23, at Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville.

Violet was laid to rest beside her husband, Randal at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. ________________________ ARISTEO JUAN “AJ” GARZA, 56, of Avon, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

He was born on Thursday March 4, 1965, to Julian M. Garza and Mary Lou Barrera in Moses Lake, Washington.

He is survived his wife, Heather Marie Reilly; parents Julian M. Garza and Mary Lou Barrera; sons Emanuel A. Garza, Sergio S. Garza; daughters Vanessa N. Garza, LillyMarie N. Reilly, Hannah E. Reilly, Emily S. Reilly, Heather J.R., Camila N.; brother Edward Garza; sister Dilia Delgadillo-Baker, 10 grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday June 25, 2021, 10 am Mass at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 9833 E County Rd 750 N, Brownsburg.

Indiana Memorial was honored to serve the Garza family. ________________________

ED SHELTON and BRIAN SHELTON will be honored with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 26, 6:30 p.m., at the North Salem Community Building.

Ed passed away September 4, 2020. He was a retired employee of Allison’s.

His son, Brian, passed away April 23, 2020. Brian was a lifelong farmeer.

Come and share happy memories and fellowship with family and friends.

A brief service will be held, followed by food and beverage. Everyone welcome. _____________________ MRS. DOROTHY ANN HADLEY, passed away May 22, 2021. A gathering of family and friends will take place for a graveside service at Danville South Cemetery, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest next to her husbnad of 47 years, “Tom.” Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville entrusted with the arrangements. www. weaverandrandolphfuneralhomes.com. ________________________ KENNETH L. “KENNY” DAVIDSON, age 53, Coatesville, passed away Sunday evening, June 20, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Danville on February 19, 1968 the son of Ted and Alice Greeson Davidson. He has worked in maintenance at the Mill Creek Schools for 10 years, then the Vanco Company, and currently worked for CBRE. He is survived by his wife, Darla Miller Davidson; son, Jesse Davidson, Coatesville; mother, Alice (Greeson) Davidson, Coatesville; sister, Karen Marsh and husband, Tony, Coatesville; brother, Kurt Davidson and wife, Jill, Cloverdale; his mother-in-law, Darlene Miller, Coatesville; brother-in-law, Dave Miller and wife, Kellie, Coatesville; Aunt, Jeanette Fredrick and husband, Melvin; nephews, Matt (Lindsay), Tyler (Ashley), Nick (Hayley), Luke, Chris, and Scott (Carrie); and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Davidson, and father-in-law, David Miller.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m., at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, with Pastor Danny Sanders officiating.

Burial will follow in Amo Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, June 24, from 4 until 8 p.m. ________________________

JOHN ASHTON DAVIES, 88, of Fillmore, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. John was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 05, 1932, the son of John E. and Amy (Burdett) Davies, and was a graduate of Amo High School.

Mr. Davies proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

Firefighter Davies was a Life Member of the IVFA serving 55 years on the Hilmon Firefighters and the Fillmore Community Volunteer Fire Departments in District 11B. John served as the IVFA Secretary and the IVFA Historian.

He also served as District 11B Secretary. In addition to his working as a firefighter, John also worked for many years at IBM until his retirement in March of 1987.

Survivors include his son, Mike Davies, (Kim); grandchildren, Amanda Hutcheson, (Jared), and M. Adam Davies, (Heather); 6 great grandchildren; brother, Richard Davies, (Marie); several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Maxine Gibson Davies; and an infant son, Myron James Davies.

Services were, June 21, at Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department, Burial followed in Fillmore Cemetery Memorial contributions may be directed to Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 17, Fillmore, IN 46128.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.

ELMA “EVA” (Worrell) PICKEL, 95 of Avon, passed away on June 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Life’s Journey Hospice.

She was born on October 3, 1925 in Avon to the late Claude and Bernice (Denny) Worrell.

Eva married Herbert J. Pickel on November 29, 1947 at the Avon Methodist Church.

She and Herb met on a blind date that was set up by their close friends. They were happily married for 62 years and together raised 3 children.

She began her working career in retail at Wm. H. Block department store after graduating from Avon High School in 1943.

She later managed the Avon Motel and Apartments for over 40 years, retiring in 1985.

Eva was a loving and generous woman who was devoted to her family. You could often find her at her family’s extracurricular events, dining out with family and friends, and playing the slot machines at the casino. Eva loved flowers and gardening; she also enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine with a good book.

She enjoyed cooking for family get togethers. Her homemade chocolate pie and Texas sheet cake were family favorites, along with her egg noodles and fresh green beans. Eva was a life-long member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Eva was proceeded in death by her parents and husband; son, Donn Pickel; sisters, Thelma Pryor, Lena Bailey Head, and Edna “Eileen” Falls; brother, Conrad “Bud” Worrell; and grandson, Matt Alexander.

Survivors include her children, Dean Pickel (Carol) of Dayton, Ohio, Donna Colcord (Roger) of Bowling Green, Ohio, Debbie Alexander (Brad) of Avon; grandchildren, Deanna Scolaro, Andrea Colcord, Melissa Colcord, and Michelle Alexander; great grandchildren, Michaela Scolaro and Megan Campbell (Caleb); great-great grandson, Samuel Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation and services will take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the service following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem. Online condolences may be made at www.bakerfuneralservice.com. ___________________________________________________

JOAN M. HARPOOL, MORRIS L. 85, of Plainfield, passed away KERN, 81, of BrownsJune 15, 2021. burg, passed away on June 15, She was born May 27, 2021.

1936 to the late Horace and He was preceded in death Lena (Douglas) Lewellen in by his parents, Richard and Indianapolis. She was an ele- Vivian (Gallichan) and his sismentary school teacher at IPS ter Marylin (Harold Leo) PowSchool #11 for 15 years retir- ell. ing in 1991.

He was a 1958 graduate She was a member of the of Kirklin High School. His Plainfield Christian Church; 8-year service in the Indiana the Plainfield Eastern Star; and National Guard prepared him co-founder of the Plainfield for his future career as a caGarden Club. ble repair technician for the Joan is survived by three telephone company. He retired daughters, Merrietta Fong, from SBC after 37 years. After Barbara Wells, and Katherine retirement he drove a school (Martin) Buis; a son, John bus for Brownsburg School (Sharon) Smith; three step- Corporation. sons, Mark (Ronnie) Hughes, Morris was active in his Jeffrey (Tanita) Hughes, church and had a passion for and James (Kris) Harpool; a Camp Allendale, where he step-daughter, Julie Grimes; a served on the board of direcbrother, Douglas Lewellen; 12 tors and as board president. He grandchildren, and many great also enjoyed the fellowship of grandchildren; and many niec- the CDCMF Men’s Ministry. es and nephews.

Morris will be greatly She was preceded in death missed by his wife of 55 years, by her husbands, Lloyd Smith Charla (Buchanan), and his and Roy Harpool; and a grand- daughter, Susan (Karl) Lamson, Nathan Fong. bert.

Funeral services took place He loved spending time on Saturday, June 19, in the with his family, camping, and Hampton-Gentry Funeral riding bikes. He was a selfHome, Plainfield. Burial fol- taught and talented woodlowed in Maple Hill Cemetery, worker and avid gardener.

Plainfield.

Services were Wednesday, ________________________ June 23, at the Eric MD Bell Funeral home, Pittsboro.

JAMES R. LA- The family asks friends to HIFF, 80, Brownsburg, make a donation in Morris’s passed away on June 14, 2021. name to Camp Allendale in He was a US Army Veteran lieu of flowers. The link to and worked in the parts depart- the website is: https://www. ment for Beechcraft Aviation. camp-allendale.org/memorial He was preceded in death ________________________ by his parents Lloyd and Maxine Lahiff.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Lahiff; daughter Ame Lahiff and son James Lahiff.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________ BRIAN H. DUGGER, 55, of Plainfield, passed away June 18, 2021.

He was born June 24, 1965 to the late Harold and Alice (Phelps) Dugger in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his sister, Connie S. Murray; and two brothers, Melvin (Gail) Dugger and Gary Dugger.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Friday from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. ________________________

DR. THOMAS LEE GROSS, age 66, died unexpectedly on June 17, 2021.

Tom is preceded in death by his mother Vivien, his father Donald, his sister Alison, and his grandparents Fred and Reva Fuller.

He is survived by his wife, Louisa (Hollmeyer) Gross, his seven children Mary Cosler (Matthew), James Gross (Mary), Carol Gross, Susan Gross, William Gross (Sherry Jiao), Michael Gross, and Alan Gross, his five grandchildren (Ada, Teddy, Maisy, Wilhelmina, Thomas), and his aunt Elizabeth Crowe (David).

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Tom attended Northwestern University in 1973. While there he met fellow engineering student Louisa Hollmeyer, and they married in 1977. He attended the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1979 and went on to complete his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship.

A loyal and committed doctor, Dr. Gross worked seven day weeks, working tirelessly to provide the level of care his community deserved. Known for his exceptional bedside manner and unmatched empathy for his patients, Thomas was beloved by his family, staff, coworkers, and community alike. It was the time he spent that showed his love, and something his family will always cherish.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Indiana or Doctors Without Borders. If you are unable to donate, please consider taking part in some of his favorite activities: playing cribbage, befriending the local stray cats, telling stories of your greatest embarrassments, going to the movies with your loved ones, being overly sappy with your spouse, voting blue, and getting vaccinated.

A visitation will be held at the Hendricks County Fair Grounds in the Cartlidge Barn in Danville, Indiana from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021. Visitors should use the entrance at gate 4 off of County Road 200E. A private service will be held later this summer during his favorite event, the Olympics, at his office in Danville. ___________________________________________________ WILLARD ALLEN LYDICK, age 94, passed peacefully on June 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Willard was born April 28, 1927 to Willie Everett and Elsie Faye (Graham) Lydick.

The youngest of six children, Willard grew up on the family farm east of Amo where he helped in all aspects of the family business. Willard helped with the dairy and delivered milk (door-to-door) with his dad every day before school.

Willard attended school at Amo graduating in 1946. He played basketball for Amo throughout his high school career.

Willard remained an avid basketball fan throughout his life with IU and the Indiana Pacers being his favorite teams.

After dating for four years, Willard married Madonna (Madge) Wheeler on November 8, 1947. They were married 73 years and had two children.

Willard served two years in the US Army as a crane operator in Korea. Upon returning home, he and Madge set up housekeeping back in Amo. Willard’s lifelong dream was to farm. In working toward this goal, he took other jobs to make money to get started driving a school bus and hauling apples from Washington state to Indiana. In 1956 Willard and Madge purchased and moved to their permanent home between Amo and Coatesville.

Willard believed in supporting and giving back to his community. He served on the board of the Amo Cemetery Association for over 40 years, serving as president for many of those years.

He served on the board of directors for Hendricks Power Cooperative (fka REMC) for 30 years, serving as Vice President for eight years and President for 10 years. Willard was a member of the former Amo United Methodist Church. He served on many committees during his years there as well as President of the Board for multiple terms.

In addition to his wife, Willard was preceded in death by both his parents, two sisters, Eula and Freida and three brothers, Roy, Maynard, and Marion.

He is survived by his daughter Sharon Anderson (Donald Wingler) of Danville; his son, Dennis Lydick of Coatesville; grandchildren, Josh Lydick, Erin Shaffer, Brian Anderson, and Mandy Lough (Thomas II) as well as seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services took place Wednesday, June 23, at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, with Bill Martin officiating.

Burial followed in the Amo Cemetery. ___________________________________________________

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