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Hendricks County
Hendricks Power Supports Local Organizations
Greg Ternet, CEO of Hendricks Power Cooperative (left) presents a donation of $5,000 to representatives of the Parks Foundation of Indiana
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AVON, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative announced that CoBank has matched four donations to support local organizations. Hendricks Power and CoBank each donated $5,000 to the Parks Foundation of Hendricks Co., $1,500 to the Hendricks Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, $2,500 to the Hendricks Co. Historical Society, and $1,000 to the Hendricks Civic Theater.
Each year, Hendricks Power nominates local organizations for CoBank’s Sharing Success program. The program matches the charitable contributions of CoBank’s customers, up to $10,000. Sharing Success was established in 2012 to celebrate the International Year of the Cooperative. Since the program’s inception, CoBank and its customers have together provided more than $65 million in support to charitable organizations across the nation.
“We are grateful for our relationship with CoBank and thankful that they recognize our community’s needs,” stated Greg Ternet, chief executive officer of Hendricks Power Cooperative. “These organizations serve a vital role in our community, and we are enthusiastic to see them receiving the support they deserve.”
“Over many years, we have found that one of the most impactful ways for CoBank to deploy charitable funds is to do so in partnership with customers, employees, and other Farm Credit institutions,” said Thomas Halverson, CoBank’s president & chief executive officer. “ We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Hendricks Power Cooperative to support these important efforts.”
Phi Beta Psi Hosted 39 th Annual Golf Tourney
Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter in Pittsboro, held their 39th annual Golf Tourney on Sunday, August 15, at the Pittsboro Golf Course. We raised over $15,000 with all going to cancer research, our national project.
The sorority wishes to thank our many sponsors and team players for making this year such a success. We also want to give a special shout out to Dave Dean (pictured) who has participated in all 39 golf tourneys, and to Jimmy Bear of Pittsboro Golf Course.
We had two teams that tied for first place consisting of Tony Blair, Brian Woodall, Scotty Rockwell, and Brad Fleece; and the second team of Tyler Thompson, Bert Thompson, J. D. Hart, and Jim Colosino.
On a national level, in 2021 Phi Beta Psi funded six research grants totaling over $180,000 for colon, breast, brain, and endometrial cancers. Since 1941, Phi Beta Psi has donated over $10 million to cancer reseach. Our goal is to beat this disease!
Bayer Fund Grants Help Farmers Grow Communities
The Bayer Fund announced the kickoff of the 2022 America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, which has been revamped to make it even easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that keep their communities thriving.
From now 2 to November 1, eligible farmers can enroll for the chance to direct a donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization, school STEM or youth agriculture program. For 2022, Bayer Fund will double the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years.
America’s Farmers initiatives have awarded more than $60 million to thousands of schools and nonprofit organizations. Since the creation of Grow Communities in 2010, farmers have played a key role in directing funds to programs and organizations that contribute to their communities’ health and vibrancy, such as food banks, schools and agriculture programs.
In 2020 a Hendricks County farmer directed a Grow Communities donation to the Cascade High School FFA to help build a greenhouse at the school. In 2021, another local farmer directed his donation to the Tri-West Dollars for Scholars program to proved scholarships for graduating seniors.
Farmers are eligible to enroll in Grow Communities if they are 21 years of age or older and are actively engaged in farming at least 250 acres of any crop.
“In addition to increasing the individual donation amounts in 2022, we’re excited to evolve Grow Communities to make it easier for farmers to take part,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund President. “Over the years we’ve heard from countless farmers and Grow Communities recipients about the ways the donations have made a positive impact across rural America. For this reason, Bayer Fund is excited to continue the Grow Communities tradition.”
To enroll or learn more about Grow Communities, including program eligibility and rules, farmers can visit www.AmericasFarmers.com or call 1-877-267-3332 tollfree. Winners will be announced January 2022.
Meals On Wheels Plans Car Show
Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County is planning their inaugural car show. The event takes places on Sunday, October 3, from 11am – 3pm., in the Rural King/Emmy’s lot in Avon. Event attendees will enjoy a great mix of cars, a kids zone, fun contests, and local vendors. Food will be available throughout the day. No admission fee will be charged.
If you would like to be a vendor, event sponsor or show your car please visit the event website at HCMealson- Wheels.org/events.
“Ask Rose” Adds Video Tutoring for Students
A new school year has brought new video tutoring services to help middle school and high school students better understand their math and science homework through Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose Homework Help program.
Rose-Hulman tutors are available Sunday through Thursday from 7-10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) for tutoring sessions to help students in grades 6 through 12 by video, telephone call, email, or chat. Tutors can be accessed via the AskRose website, AskRose.org, or calling by 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673).
The new video services provide an exciting new dimension to the AskRose Homework Help tutoring experience, according to Lindsay Hull, the program’s associate director and a former high school math teacher.
“Video creates a more fulfilling personable experience by capturing those special ‘Aha’ moments when the students understand the math or science problem that had previously puzzled them,” Hull said. “The tutors also can readily see the problem and observe precisely where the student is having issues. Then they can better work together on the proper solutions so that the student feels confident in tackling a similar problem the next day in school.”
The AskRose.org website also offers more than 500 resources available through videos and downloadable reference materials.
A total of 120 Rose-Hulman students serve as tutors during each school year after being specially selected after being recommended by faculty for their technical knowledge and ability to communicate with students of all skill and comprehension levels. Approximately 30 tutors are available each night and they have access to textbooks and many other resources to lend valuable assistance. The AskRose Homework Help program is certified by the National Tutoring Association.
Student privacy is always protected, and students are never asked for their last name or telephone number.
All AskRose Homework Help services are available at no cost to students and parents through Lilly Endowment Inc. support and financial assistance from Rose-Hulman. Expansion of AskRose’s online technology services is being supported through a $1.46 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded to Rose-Hulman earlier this year.
AskRose Homework Help has conducted more than 750,000 tutoring sessions since starting in 1991.
Pittsboro Local & Social
What better way to initiate the new Tri-West football stadium than with a victory. Great job, Bruins! and I hear the field is amazing.
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Kick-off for Scouting. Join Cub Scout Pack 309. Monday, August 30 there will be a cookout in Scamahorn Park beginning at 6:30 PM.
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Yes, it is still hot, but I am enjoying it very much. A good time to start thinking about Christmas decorations. Maybe Labor Day weekend.
One just never knows.
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And IT IS A GREAT DAY IN INDIANA and HEN- DRICKS COUNTY!
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Transportation For Seniors
Hendricks County Senior Services provides transportation services to anyone, 60 or older, needing a ride within Hendricks County. Transportation is provided for daily necessities, like medical appointments, grocery shopping, legal, social service, financial business, nutrition sites, and other life-essential service destinations. This service is provided on a donation basis.
Transportation services are provided by properly licensed staff who receive regular appropriate training. We are committed to the safe operation and maintenance of our vehicles, including the safe boarding and unloading of passengers.
Appointments are made on a first come/first servedbasis for door-to-door transportation (including wheelchair transport, portable oxygen, attendants, and service animals) for destinations in Hendricks County.
Transportation is available five days a week during office hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Service is not available on holidays or when weather is inclement.
To make an appointment call 317-718-4474. It is suggested that you call as far in advance as possible. __________
Fall Is Tree Planting Time
Now is the best time to plant new and replacement trees. For peak post-planting performance, container-grown trees are the bestoption.
Well-developed root structures and minimal planting shock, combined with locally grown native species, are key factors.
Those best-choice trees are available from the annual Soil & Water Conservation District fall tree sale.
Orders are accepted through Sept. 23; all trees and understory shrubs are $25 each. Choose from 24 species grown in three-gallon containers, ranging from American Plum to Scarlet Oak, to Elderberry.
A completed order form and full payment are to be sent to the Hendricks County SWCD, 195 Meadow Dr., Ste. 2, Danville, IN 46122. Make checks payable to Hendricks County SWCD.
Proceeds help fund local district programs including clean water and soil conservation efforts.
Call the district office with questions, (317) 745- 2555, ext. 3.
A downloadable order form and species list is found at the district website,annual-tree-sale.
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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
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, 10:15- 11:15 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
Learn more and register at brownsburgparks.com
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Help With Installation of Child Carseats
Did you know Washington Township Avon Fire Department can help you with proper installation of child carseats?
You can schedule a 30- appointment by going to https://calendly.com/was.../ carseat-installation-appointment
A confirmation email will be sent once you sign up for a specific date and time with more information.
Fair Board to Elect Directors
The annual meeting of the Hendricks County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. will be Monday, September 27, 2021 starting at 6:30 pm at the 4-H Fairgrounds Conference Center, Danville, Indiana.
The purpose of the meeting will be to elect directors to represent specified geographic areas on the fairboard. Directors will be elected from the following townships and district for a three-year term: Clay Township, Eel River Township, Guilford Township, Union Township, and Second Fair District which includes Middle Township, Center Township, Liberty Township and Union Township. A director will also be elected from Washington Township for a oneyear term.
Hendricks County residents in these respective townships or district, 18 years old or over and interested in being nominated for one of these positions must submit their intentions in writing to the Hendricks County 4-H & Agricultural Fair Association, 1900 East Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Danville, Indiana, 46122, or email spatterson@4hcomplex.org by 4:00pm on Friday, September 10, 2021. The letter must specify the position requested for nomination. Any questions should be directed to the Hendricks County 4-H Fair Association, Inc., at 317-718-6156.
All Hendricks County residents, 18 years old or over are eligible to cast a ballot in this election on September 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm.
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North Salem Local & Social
Old Fashion Days
Don’t forget the Pie Contest, Sunday, Sept 5. Registration at 11 a.m. at MC Stand. No cream pies, and you must make your own pie crust. Go for it! Pies will be auctioned after judging. Good luck to all. Pork Chop Dinner & Car Show The North Salem Christian Church, 6 North California St., will behaving their traditional pork chop dinner on Saturday. Also n serving pulled pork sandwiches, coney dogs, hot d dogs, sloppy joes, all with g plenty of sides to choose d from. And, of course, slices of pie, cake, cookies or t brownie for dessert. They x will be serving in their , air-conditioned gym from i 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. l
On Sunday, September 5, the Christian Church will be sponsoring the car show with the starting line up on Pearl Street. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. The car show runs from noon to 3 p.m.. You won’t want to miss seeing these beautiful vehicles. Rain date for car show, Monday, Sept. 6.
UMC Breakfast
The North Salem United Methodist Church is working hard at getting ready for breakfast on Saturday Sept. 4 and Monday Sept. 6 from 7-10 am. Due to the rise in Covid, the breakfast will be carry out and seating will be provided outside the church. We apologize for any inconvenience and will assist anyone with carrying the breakfast outside. Pray for beautiful weather and we hope everyone looks forward to having a tasty breakfast enjoying a cool breeze. The menu will be the tradition breakfast of homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links, bacon, fruit cups, donut holes, and various drinks.
Quilt Show
The quilt show in the sanctuary will be Saturday Sept 4 and Sunday Sept. 5 from 1-4 pm. Enjoy the beautiful new and old quilts and the stories behind them. A suggestion donation of $1/person will go toward the Rags to Riches sewing group that makes neck pillows and fleece blankets for patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy. Please feel free to call Nancy Snyder at 317-994-6168 or Sherry Mitchem at 317-850-5768 for information on displaying a quilt. Free Outdoor Movie Don’t forget the Methodist Church will be hosting a free movie, Toy Story, on Saturday night, September 4 at dark, between 8:30- 9 pm. Candy, popcorn, and drinks will be available to purchase. Proceeds will go toward children’s holiday treats. Bring your chairs and enjoy a fun time at the movies.
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All the stores are gearing up for a good time. The Come Hang Out Store is having lots of good buys.
The Garden Gate has so much extra-nice merchandise. Shop with Terri and Doc, her 4-paw helper.
The Miller Sundries & Antiques is ready! Have their famous pineapple-orange ice cream in stock.
A large parade on Saturday. Local stores and businesses open all days. There are several garage sales being planned. Lots of good buys. A good time to just get out and stroll through town. Of course, we have dogs that bark but they’re just telling you, “Hello - glad to see you here!”
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Are we progressing or are we going back to the good ole days?
When staying with grandparents, the late Charles and Minnie Graham, near Advance, we looked forward to the huckster wagon which came once or twice a week, bringing all the necessities and even penny candy (if we had a penny). Were were on top of the world.
Nowadays, we have UPS, Amazon Prime, FedEx and all making deliveries every day in town. Oh, yes, the Omar Bakery Man was a treat, too.
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Retired Fireman Gene McCullough attended a luncheon Thursday for retired firefighters at Union Hall on Mass. Ave. It was a good time for all. Good food and fellowship. Several Colts players were present, also Secretary of the National Union.
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A special Thank You to Karen and Rick Hardman for power-washing the outside building and cutting more weeds and more. You don’t know how much that means to me. It is a big job and neither of you is a spring chicken, either. I do love you - you two do so much for so many, not just for family. Thanks again.
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Welcome to our new little resident in our neighborhood. Dawson Miller joined the Kyle and Hannah Miller and big sister Addie family. Haven’t been able to verify date, etc. Just know they’re home.
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The 39th Anniversary of Scott and Kim Deffenbaugh was celebrated with the renewal of their wedding vows Saturday, Aug. 21, at Lucas Oil Raceway Park. Robb Deffenbaugh, brother of Scott, officiated at the ceremony. Robb will be celebrating his birthday Sept. 12. He is the step-son of Gene McCullough and lives here in North Salem.
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Build a field and they will come!
Mine is to sit on the porch and they will come - bringing food and more!
Friday and Saturday: Richard Foley, bag of tomatoes and a nice visit. Richard has a small garden and a big heart. Good man.
Monday: Joyce Larmer and her sister, Jane Bernhardt, cherry tomatoes and big tomatoes. Barbara Oliver, salmon patty, mashed potatoes and pieces of candy. Karen Hardman, bacon, lettuce for sandwich and salads, dried beef gravy and biscuits, and then today, my Ritz crackers with peanut butter, and also a couple pairs of slip-on shoes I had wanted. Tomatoes from Phyllis Pearcy, cantaloupe from Riley and Linda Chaney, and a freshbaked pecan pie from Gene McCullough.
Now you know why I gain weight. Going to have to start walking Jenny and Buddy (and Tinie). Am happy to share with others.
Took Dottie some orange-pineapple ice cream from Millers Antiques & Moore. Jim said she ate a couple of bites.
Also glad to have Delores Shelton stop by and we got to share some time together.
Later Saturday evening: Doris Stewart, neighbor, brought some roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy and corn on the cob. Think we could have a restaurant right here in our end of town! Karen and Rick brought pizza, taco salad, and more.
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Barb and Jim went to visit Stacey Oliver in Terre Haute in the Union Hospital, and then visited Jim’s sister, Vivian, at a nursing home near Ellettsville. A full day of spreading love and concern for all.
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Circle of Concern
Dottie Basham needs our prayers for her comfort and for all others. Thinking of so many that need our prayers and our thoughts. A call, a card - do not forget - we love all of them:
Cheryl Holland, Cynthia Clark, Dottie Basham, Gerald Whiles, Mary Lou Morris, Rita Lieske, Linda Simon, Steve and Carolyn Clark, Karen Williams, Larry Lynch, Mary Ann Fleece, Marcia Sowder, Robin Stevens Lowe, Billy Tyson, Amy Metzger, Kell Miles’family on the loss of son, Tyler, Sonnie Johnston on the loss of husband Marshall, the late Johnny Beason family on the lost of son Matthew, Betty Hopkins and family on the loss of Lloyd, and any others I have missed. Our love an prayers for all.
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The weather sure takes all your energy. Please take it easy outside. Not only do I feel it, but everybody you talk to say they are plain sleepy and tired.
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Humming birds still here. Gave them fresh water yesterday. Squirrels - or should I say one squirrel - ate a large sunflower, and then saw it in a group of flowers and he got him one and took it to the top of light pole. They do keep you occupied with their antics.
Monday a.m. got to get ready for school buses (2) and see kids off to another week of learning. Ron Kneeland, our town cop and protector, going by. We still love you, John Berry - especially Missy Raymond (now in Georgia) who asks about you every time we talk.
Glad to see Becky Compton already out walking. Was glad to see their daughter, Michelle Wood, who is visiting with them Michelle is a Tri-West graduate. Bill and Becky are among the so many hard workers for their church, the town, and all people. Thanks, Bill and Becky!
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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 317-745-3338, 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.
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Pork Chop Dinner at OFD
The North Salem Christian Church will hold its annual Pork Chop Dinner during the North Salem Old-Fashioned Days on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The North Salem Christian Church is located at 6 North California Street in North Salem, Indiana.
Come enjoy delicious grilled pork chops, tenderloins, pulled pork, coneys and hot dogs. Various sides and desserts will be offered as well. Prices will vary depending on the type of meal selected.
Homemakers Offer Grants To Teachers
Hendricks County Homemakers are aware that many times teachers must sacrifice and use their own resources and funds to supplement their classrooms. They have decided to help by offering a $100 grant to qualified applicants in Hendricks County.
All applicants must be submitted by the 15th of each month and will be awarded at the discretion of the grant committee.
To download an application, go to https://extension.purdue.edu/hendricks/ article/2332
Applications can be mailed to: HCEH Grant Committee PO Box 7 Danville, IN 46122 Applications can also be submitted electronically to pitts15@purdue.edu.
Brownsburg Town Councilman Resigns
By Melissa Gibson
The Town Council Representative for Brownsburg’s Ward 2 Jeff Gracey has submitted his resignation as of August 18.
The councilman has been very vocal against the proposed Youth Sports Complex; a project once approved by the council and then tabled due to divided opinions among the members.
Gracey has now turned his focus on his home foreclosure. The home was sold in a sheriff’s sale in July, to Bungalow Series F, RED, LLC and he and his family remained living there, until the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department served the councilman with a notice to vacate the house last week.
According to court documents, Gracey’s home has been in foreclosure since late 2012.
A Brownsburg ordinance requires all council members to reside within the district they represent.
In an August 18 Facebook post, Gracey wrote, “By now most of you know the situation that I and my family are in. I have submitted my resignation as the Town Council Representative for Ward 2. I apologize to the community. You placed your trust in me and I have failed to live up to the expectations entrusted to me. My personal failures are not and should not be a reflection of our Town.”
Gracey called himself “honored” for his short time in the councilman role, (Gracey was elected in 2019) but also “embarrassed” by the facts that led to his resignation. He asked that responses considered his wife and children, giving them privacy during this time.
Comments from supporters thanked Gracey for his service and offered to help in any way possible.
Brownsburg Town Council President Travis Tschaenn issued a statement upon receiving Gracey’s resignation.
“We appreciate Jeff’s service to the Brownsburg community as a Town Councilman as well as his service to our country as a United States Marine. We wish Jeff the very best and much success in his future endeavors,” Tschaenn said.
The Republican party has scheduled a public meeting for 6 p.m. September 9 at Brownsburg Town Hall to hear from registered candidates interested in the open council position. Upon listening to candidates, the party will vote to fill the Ward 2 councilman spot for the remainder of Gracey’s term.
Plainfield Swim Club Growing in Numbers and Success
By Melissa Gibson
Plainfield’s swim athletes have much to celebrate this year. The Plainfield High School swim team brought home sectional championships for the past three years; 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The Plainfield Community Aquatics Swim Club (both under coach Scott Johnson) also sent 23 high school aged students to state championship this summer and six students in the 14 and under age group – a record since the clubs inception.
In 2016, Johnson was hired as head coach of the Plainfield High School swim team. The program that had waned in recent years, without a sectional win since 2002, needed a boost and Johnson and school administrators believed a swim club might be just the ticket. They were right. “Before 2016, if you wanted to do year-round swimming you had to go through Avon or Brownsburg,” Johnson said. “Since launching the club, we now have 60 students competing on the high school team and the club program is growing every year in enrollment. Our success is a direct result of having both programs.”
Students have the opportunity to join the Plainfield High School team, a winter sport with practice and competitions. With so many competitions lined up, Johnson says each student gets a chance to participate, however, the top three are invited to next level championships.
The other opportunity is the PCA Swim Club. Only a handful of students participate on the high school team alone and anyone from across the county can join the club. Swim Club offers programs for ages four and up (beginner, one- hour sessions), age 14 and under and the high school program.
Once reaching the competitive ranks in the club, all swimmers have a chance to participate in competition, with no limit to how many can move on to the championship.
Each level progresses as the students age and become more competitive and practices range from three hours per week up to 18 hours per week.
Swim meets are held almost every weekend through the PCA Club.
“There is a heavy demand on training. During the school year, the high school kids train three mornings per week beginning at 6 a.m. and then after school until 5:30 p.m. and then often, three hours on Saturday,” Johnson said. “They are committed.”
“A lot of people don’t know how time demanding and difficult and challenging the sport is,” Johnson continued. “I don’t know if there’s another program that does the total amount of time that a swimmer does in year-round sport.”
The students are working hard and reaping the many benefits of swimming, but there’s some fun as well.
“There is a heavy demand on training. During the school year, the high school kids train three mornings per week beginning at 6 a.m. and then after school until 5:30 p.m. and then often, three hours on Saturday,” Johnson said. “They are committed.”
The Plainfield Swim Club students work hard but play hard too.
Adele Simon brought home a second place finish in the 11-12 girls 50 backstroke and fifth place finish in the 100 freestyle at Divisional Competition.
“A lot of people don’t know how time demanding and difficult and challenging the sport is,” Johnson continued. “I don’t know if there’s another program that does the total amount of time that a swimmer does in year-round sport.”
The students are working hard and reaping the many benefits of swimming, but there’s some fun as well.
“Swimming is the healthiest way to condition the body’s cardiovascular. There’s low risk of injury and in the water, you don’t have the impact you might have in other sports,” Johnson said. “We do supplement strength training in the weight room but overall, it’s a safe and healthy way to condition.”
There is a physical advantage, and many lessons are learned throughout the years of practice and competition.
“There’s a sense of accomplishment,” Johnson said. “They learn great time management skills and it’s a great social environment.” Johnson believes many of the students are involved simply because of the connections they’ve made.
“I think most of our kids would say they’ve made lifelong friends from the program. They do this for four, full, year-round seasons before moving on to college and with the amount of time they spend with their teammates, they just develop these great, deep relationships. It’s not uncommon to see them in each other’s weddings,” Johnson said.
Twelve-year-old Adele Simon has been swimming in the club since the age of nine.
“I was watching my brother Ty at a swim meet in Danville and I said I wanted to start swimming and I wanted to be able to beat Ty,” Simon said. “I’m getting close. He’s 19 now and just moved to Ball State. It’s just been a really fun experience.”
Simon said so much of the competition is in the swimmer’s head.
“You have to stay positive, or it’ll ruin your whole competition. Sometimes you can get down when you don’t do so well, but you have to keep in mind that you can keep growing and you’ll get it the next time,” Simon said. The connections with friends and growth don’t stop there.
According to Johnson, the “outstanding staff of coaches” that work with the students have truly invested in their future.
“We have some of these kids from four years old through high school,” Johnson said. “It’s gives us a strong connection and we love to keep track of their success. You get to see them grow and progress in swimming but also in life. Overall, our ultimate goal is to send out good, solid people in the world.” For more information about PCA, visit https://www. teamunify.com/team/inpca/page/home.
13 Bottles Explain Role of Women in Revolutionary War
Women played very important roles during the Revolutionary War. With their husbands, fathers and sons off fighting, women were left to care for home, farm and family. They also took on many other roles in the fight for America’s independence.
Guest speaker Kay Pike shared the story of several of these brave women in a very unique way to the members of the Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) at their recent meeting. Thirteen small brightly colored bottles made for the Franklin Mint and sold one per month beginning in April 1979 honored the contributions made by women during the Revolutionary War. The bottles, in four shapes used by glassmakers of the American Colonial Period, are little less than 5” tall. In colors of amber, nut brown, blue, red, heather and green, they bear the date and DAR on the base. Embossed on the front of each bottle a colonial woman performing the task or chore for which the bottle is named, such as candle making or spinning. The reverse bears a starburst with 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. When sold, the bottle included a certificate of authenticity and a small pamphlet sharing the story and describing the important role of women in each scene. Pike shared the name and story behind each bottle: #1 Molly Pitcher: The scene on this bottle portrays women fighting side by side with men. It was not uncommon for women to follow their husbands and fathers from camp to camp, caring for the sick, mending and washing. One such woman was Mary Ludwig Hays. Earning the nickname Molly Pitcher, she would hurry on the battlefield filling and refilling a pitcher from a nearby well. When her husband fell wounded, she took his place at the cannon.
#2 Spinning Wheel: When the British placed high taxes on all imports and insisted only British goods be imported, women boycotted all British finery. Out came the spinning wheels. When goods became totally unavailable, the task became even more important to clothe and supply the army.
#3 Cartridge Makers: Before the war began, the father of Milly Barrett of Concord, Mass., supplied the British with provisions. One young British staff officer sent to retrieve the goods taught Milly how to make cartridges. Milly and several young girls began making cartridges in their spare time making Concord the patriots main military ammunition supply depot during the war.
#4 A Printing Press: Of the 40 weekly papers circulated in the 13 colonies during the war, five were published by women. Among them were Sarah Updike Goddard and her daughter, Mary. In 1777, Sarah was called upon by Congress to print the first signed copies of the Declaration of Independence.
#5 Carrying Food and Supply: Despite caring for six children and expecting the seventh, Molly Stark carried food and supplies to her husband after he left to hold off the British advance. Lucy Knox followed her husband, Henry, from Bunker Hill to Valley Forge to Yorktown, often carrying his sword in the lining of her cloak. Other women cooked meals for the soldiers. Sarah Fulton gathered bandages.
#6 Carrying the Burden of Farm and Family: When fighting broke out, young farmers left their land to fight, leaving the women to tend the farms and feed not only their family but the troops. Eliza Lucas Pinckney took over managing seven plantations after her husband’s death.
#7 Spying on the British: In 1777 Philadelphia was occupied by the British under General William Howe. Howe was quartered in the home of Lydia Darragh (Darrah). On the night of December 2nd, pressing her ear to the door, Lydia heard the plan for attack on Washington’s troops the following night. She slipped out to warn the colonist troops. When the British arrived, the colonists were ready for battle causing the British to retreat.
#8 Cooking for the Troops: Watching the colonists’ troops march past her home on Post Road in Boston on their way to assemble to fight the British, Mary Aldis Draper, wife of a prosperous farmer, realized many were in need of food and rest. Calling on family members and neighbors to help, they set up long tables of bread, cheese and cider along the road for the troops.
#9 Candle Making: With no imports and candle makers leaving their businesses to fight, candle making was left to the women. The task was sheer drudgery taking a lot of time and energy. The women may have taken consolation in the thought that their candles illuminated maps and charts or lit the way for soldiers.
#10 Women Banding Together: In October 1774 in Edenton, North Carolina a group of colonial women led by Penelope Bagett Barker, met to organize a boycott to the heavy tax on tea and vowing to drink only homegrown tea and wear homemade garments.
#11 Women Fighting: There are stories of women disguising themselves as men who fought side by side with the men. Margaret Cochran Corbin accompanied her husband to the battlefield. Standing next to him, when he was shot in the head and killed, she took his gun and continued to fire for hours until she was wounded herself. Mary Corbin is said to be the first woman to take part in this war. Corbin earned a pension from the government.
#12 Caring for the Sick and Wounded: From officers’ wives to school girls, women stepped up during the years of the Revolution to care for the sick and wounded. Even thought smallpox was rampant and contagious, they brought the sick into their homes and went out on the battlefields to care for the wounded. Three such women were Betsy Hager, Sarah Fulton and Catharine Van Rensselaer Schuyler.
#13 Making Clothes for the Troops: With access to imported goods cut off including cloth, shoes, and clothing, the troops were in need of clothes when theirs wore out. Led by Esther Reed, wife of Pennsylvania Governor Joseph Reed, and Sarah Franklin Bache, daughter of Benjamin Franklin, women sewed more than 2,000 shirts for Washington’s army. Women embroidered their own name on each shirt.
A very active member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Pike is a 55-year member of the John Conner Chapter in Connersville. She has served as Chapter Regent, Chapter Vice-Regent, Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Secretary, State Corresponding Secretary, Central District Director and State Chair of DAR Speakers Staff, DAR Good Citizen, Junior Membership, Junior American Citizens, DAR Schools and DAR Bus Director and has been on the Indiana DAR State Speaker’s Staff for several years.
To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org or visit Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter website at http://wapekeway.wixsite.com/wapekeway
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.
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.
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.
Golf Cart Parade Fundraiser
A Golf Cart Parade was one of three fundraising events to benefit Danville Pee Wee Baseball, all taking place in memory of Travis Brayden “Gunnar” Shirven, who wasl lost to suicide in 2018. Rick and Shannon Shirven organized the Parade, a Jeep Ride, and a concert to help the community raise the funds and awareness of suicide prevention.
The decorated carts lined up at Gary Eakin Community Park for instructions on Saturday, August 21. Pee Wee Coach Brent Pope, whowas to be the Grand Marshal, got a surprise when his “ride” arrived - a golf cart decorated in the colors of his favorite team, the Cubs. The surprise grew bigger when he was handed the keys and told the cart was his to keep. After years of pulling a “little red wagon” with baseball supplies from one diamond to another, Brent can “carry on” in style in his new Cub Cart.
Rich Shirven pulls up in a new Cubs Golf Cart as Shannon Shirven surprises Coach Brent Pope with his new 4-wheeled assistant.
Operation Round-Up Benefits Pee Wee Baseball
Longtime Pee Wee Basebal Coach Brent Pope (left) received a donation of $2,500 from Greg Ternet of Hendricks Power Cooperative.
On behalf of Hendricks Power Cooperative and its members, a $2,500 donation was made to the Danville Pee Wee Baseball league. Throughout Danville, there have been various efforts to benefit the league, including a golf cart parade, a Jeep ride and Poker run, and an upcoming concert.
The efforts are in memoriam of the late Travis “Gunnar” Brayden. Brayden was especially passionate about the league and its president, Brent Pope. Brayden’s very own mother was the one to submit a donation request on behalf of the league, stating, “Our son was born with the spirit of giving…it is contagious. Honoring our son through helping others is healing for our family.”
Pope has served as the volunteer president, coach, and groundskeeper for the league for 33 years. The contribution will be used to beautify and maintain the baseball field and purchase equipment for the teams. Pope also received his very own Danville Cubs branded golf cart to utilize in transporting equipment across fields.
“It warms our hearts to see stories like this and people’s relentless dedication to their community,” says Dana Cochran, Director of Marketing and Member Engagement at Hendricks Power Cooperative. “Brent has truly made a difference in the lives of so many young people and families, we are thankful for him and the Danville Pee Wee league.”
If you would like to attend the benefit concert featuring Levi Riggs, Blake Whiteley, and Josh Chalfant, tickets start at $20. The event takes place at Ellis Park Amphitheater in Danville. Gates open at 6 p.m., and music will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit https:// www.strideevents.com/the-gunshow-benefit-concert-/ event-information.
Operation Round-Up is a voluntary fundraising program that lets members round up their energy bill to the next whole dollar- the difference is then deposited into the Hendricks Power Cooperative Operation Round-Up Fund which is held at the Hendricks County Community Foundation. Together, Hendricks Power and the Community Foundation determine the most appropriate uses to benefit the community. Anyone interested in receiving funds for the good of the community can contact us for our guidelines and an application.
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 30- hour 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 1-800-452- 4800. You can also visit www.medicare.in.gov and click the “Become a SHIP Volunteer” link for more information.
Humane Society Services
While the Hendricks County Humane Society’s building is closed to public traffic during COVID-19 restrictions, its other programs are continuing:
Pet Food Pantry – Hendricks County residents needing pet food should call the Humane Society (317-745-3338) and leave a message clearly stating their name, phone #, type and number of pets and any special needs. Pet Food Pantry is available on Wednesday for porch pick up 1-6 pm. Please call 48 hours in advance with your request.
Pet Adoptions – You can view our adoptable pets here: www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_IN102&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added Currently, only pre-approved adopters may schedule a meet & greet with one of our adoptables. Sunday adoption events are suspended but we encourage you to visit Facebook pages of Creekside Animal Rescue, other rescues and Hendricks County Animal Shelter for pets needing homes. This may be an ideal time to introduce a pet to your family and infuse what is a very difficult time with some joy and purpose.
Chip & Clip Clinic is held the 2nd Sunday of the month by appointment only. Please call our office at 317- 745-3338 to schedule an appointment or if you have questions.
You may call and leave a voice message at 317-745- 3338 or send an e-mail to info@hendrickshumane.org. Staff will respond to messages and emails on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
For more information, or to download adoption or assistance forms, visit HendricksHumane.org.
As a reminder, the Humane Society does not operate the Hendricks County Animal Shelter and Animal Control located at 250 E. Campus Blvd, Danville. Reports of suspected animal abuse or endangerment should always be directed to Hendricks County Animal Shelter & Control 317-745-9250. Emergency animal surrender needs should be directed to Hendricks County Animal Shelter & Control.
And lastly, if you don’t already have one, please create an emergency plan for your pet. Make sure pets are wearing identification and have crates, extra supplies and food. Also, identify a caregiver who can help take care of your pet in case you become ill.
