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Volume 140, Number 40

Masons Mark 175th

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Danville BVM Closed During October The Danville branch of

the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is amonth eight BMV branches that will temporarily close during the month of October Employees of temporarily closed branches will be reassigned to support nearby locations for the month.

The branches will reopen November 1 with regular business hours. __________

It’s News To Us The current home of the Danville Masonic Lodge, 34 East Main Street, was originally a Presbyterian Church. It was acquired by the Masons in 1931.

On Saturday, October 9, 2021, Western Star #26 Masonic Lodge will celebrate 175 years of Free Masonry with a celebration and rededication of the lodge by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. The event will be open to the public.

Established in 1846, Western Star #26 was the first Masonic lodge in Hendricks County.

There will be a celebration and rededication of the lodge by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. This event is open to the public. There will be a meal immediately after the ceremony. Below is a schedule of events for the day.

Schedule of Events: Grand Marshal arrives 09:00am Lodge Officers open Lodge 10:00am Lodge room is open to the public for ceremony seating 10:15am Grand Lodge Officers arrive 10:30am Grand Lodge open 10:45am Ceremony 11:00am Meal & Introductions 12:30pm Meal Menu : BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans, cookie for dessert, drinks.

A spokesman for the Lodge added, “On behalf of the Worshipful Master and the rest of the officers of Western Star Lodge #26, we are honored and proud to be a part of this historic event. We welcome all to attend.” ______________________________________________

Donate Coats For Veterans

American Veteran Service Corp., of Brownsburg, will host its 6th Annual Coat Drive October 1 - 9. Items on the wish list include coats, gloves, hats and scarves.

2021 sponsors and donation sites are: The Republican Newspaper, 6 E.Main St., Danville.

State Farm Insuranee Co., 734 E. Main, Brownsburg.

Cabin Coffee, 5530 E US Hwy 36, #100, Avon.

Metro Diner, 302 Dan Jones Road, Plainfield.

Monetary donations may be made online at www.americanveteranservicescorp.com by clicking on the donation buttion. Check may be mailed to American Veteran Service Corp., P.O. Box 528, Brownsburg, IN 46112.

If you have news to share, deadline for is noon on Monday. Send your news items by e-mail to therepublican@sbcglobal. net. Call 317-745-2777 or fax to 317-647-4341. After hours, news items may be slipped in the mail slot in the front door at 6 E. Main, Danville. __________

HCRW Club To Meet

Enroll in 4-H

Give your child the opportunity to learn and grow as part of one of the oldest and most sucessful youth programs. Hendricks County 4-H Open Enrollment starts in October!

4-H offers many diverse and exciting opportunities for children from grades 1 through 12.

The annual Hendricks County 4-H Open House will be held Tuesday, October 26, from 4-7 p.m. in the Hendricks Power Exposition Hall of the Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main Street, Danville IN. New Family info sessions will be held every 15 minutes!

Why Join 4-H? To make the best better! 4-H provides over 60 engaging projects to explore, rewarding chances for community volunteer hours, scholarship opportunities, and the chance to make the best friends! Our dedicated team of leaders will be on-site to chat about your passions, provide guidance purchasing project manuals, and help make your 4-H enrollment experience the best!

Who can Join?

You can! 4-H has some Livestock is only one of the diverse and exciting projects available to youth in 4-H. From robotics to cake dec- thing for everyone with enrollment in Mini 4-H open orating, there’s something for everyone’s interest. ______________________________________________ to grades 1-2, 4-H enrollment for grades 3-12, and adult volunteer opportunities year-round!

Visit our Website for more Hendricks County Se- information - https://extennior Services offers a food sion.purdue.edu/county/ pantry for Hendricks Coun- hendricks/ ty seniors. The food pantry __________ is open by appointment.

Please call 317-745-4303 to make an appointment to come to the food pantry.

Hendricks Recycling Hendricks County SeDistrict will host the final nior Services reserves the Did you know WashTox-Away Days for 2021 right to limit the number ington Township Avon Fire on Saturday, October 9, of visits. Individuals must Dept. can help you with at the Plainfield Middle be 60 years old or older proper installation of child School, 985 Longfellow and a resident of Hendricks carseats? You can schedLn, Plainfield, from 8 a.m. County, to use the food ule a 30- appointment by to 1 p.m. pantry. Donations are al- going to https://calendly.

All Household Hazard- ways needed, accepted and com/was.../carseat-installaous Waste (chemicals, auto appreciated. tion-appointment. fluids, fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) is accepted from households free of charge. Fees are charged for the recycling of televisions, appliances and tires (over a certain number).

Only residents of Hendricks County are allowed to utilize the District’s ToxAway Day events.

When you arrive at a Tox-Away event, stay in your vehicle. Volunteers will unload everything for you.

Please remember, latex paint should not be brought to Tox-Away Day for disposal. It is safe to dispose of with normal household Fairfield Friends Meeting recently sent a carload of donations to the trash once it’s been solidi- Danville Armory, to be distributed to Afghan refugees that are being house at Camp Atterbury. fied.

More information about the Tox-Away Day pro- The National Guard Armory, 1245 E. Main St., Danville, gram, as well as an online will be a drop-off site for donations for the 6,600+ Afghan recycling guide, is available evacuees being housed at Camp Atterbury. by calling the District’s of- Needed items include baby formula; baby diapers; fice at 317-858-6070 or by children’s clothing (including baby and newborn clothes), visiting recyclehendricks- hats and socks; Men’s and women’s unbranded, modest clothes such as county.org. long sleeve T-shirts, underwear, pants and jackets ins sizes __________ small to large (no shorts or tank tops); Read, every day, some- Socks, hats, shoes and slide-on sandals (no flip-flops) thing no one else is reading. for evacuees of all ages; Think, every day, something Coloring books, crayons, toys. no one else is thinking. Any organization or business seeking to make a large Do, every day, something donation and unable to deliver to a designated site should no one else would be silly contact privatesector@dhs.in.gov. enough to do. It is bad for Hoosiers interested in making monetary donations the mind to be always part can do so at https://fundraise.teamrubiconusa.org/ of unanimity. give/355135/#!/donation/checkout or https://www.red— Christopher Morley cross.org/donate/donation.html/

Learn and Grow with 4-H

Last Tox-Away Day for 2021

WHITLEY YATES

Please join the Hendricks County Republican Women’s Club on Monday October 11, 2021 for some dimensional dialogue with the Indiana GOP’s Director of Diversity & Engagement, Whitley Yates.

Meetings are held at the North Salem State Bank (NSSB) at 1500 E Main St Danville, 46122. There is social time with refreshments that begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. Like us on Facebook at Hendricks County Republican Women’s Organization.

Get “Into” Scarecrow Displays!

Be a part of the news when you visit the Scarecrow display on the court house square in Danville. The Republican’s display offer a newsy backdrop for a Halloween photo op.

Several of the other displays have picture opportunities and all of them are perfect for posing next to.

You can get a little history lesson at The Republican’s display by scanning the QR code for a 3-minute story about the newspaper’s history read by local author Philip Gulley.

The Scarecrow display will remain up through October 29.

50¢ Published Weekly in Danville, Indiana

Senior Center Food Pantry

Help With Installation of Child Carseats

Donations Being Collected For Afghan Refugees

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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: Joseph Clements, brother of former county sheriff William Clements, was granted a $1 monthly pension in September 1896, a “munificent rate,” The Republican reported.

I’m guessing Joseph was a Civil War veteran. William was, enlisting in the 51st Regiment on his 17th birthday and serving four years and four months.

George W. Scearce and Amos Kersey got the same verbatim 1914 county history tribute for their Union Army service: “Pensions and political power may be thrown at their feet; art and sculpture may preserve upon canvas and in granite and bronze their unselfish deeds; history may commit to books and cold type may give to the future the tale of their sufferings and triumphs; but to the children of the generations yet unborn will it remain to accord the full measure of appreciation and undying remembrance of the immortal character carved out by the American soldiers in the dark days of the early sixties . . .”

George, in Company K, 51st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, during more than three years was in 31 engagements. Captured and imprisoned, and then paroled, he returned to duty and was shot in the hip at Nashville. Mustered out, he re-enlisted as a private and was made second lieutenant.

Lincoln’s widow was said to receive a $3,000 yearly pension in 1881, and The Republican took umbrage at the exorbitant sum.

“A great howl is justly being raised against what is generally being termed ‘the pension frauds,’” and the widow, “relict” of the slain president, was cited in connection with the howling.

Custer’s widow received no pension as of March 1882, according to the paper, “and has been painting plaques for a living.” I think she earned quite a bit writing and lecturing about her foolhardy husband.

A local widow of a Revolutionary War soldier was granted an $80 monthly pension in 1871, retroactive to 1867 when she was 100.

A local man who served three years in the war, and was shot twice, was condemned in October 1881. “A man of dissipated habits,” the dayworker and father to 11, had “an undue appetite for strong drink.”

Until attacking another man, for which he was charged with assault and battery “with intent to commit murder,” he had been considered “an inoffensive and average citizen.”

I have to wonder whether our nation’s bloodiest conflict had a role in his behavior, notwithstanding the paper’s judgment of his “depraved appetite.” Had he earned a pension?

A county asylum inmate was granted a $13,500 pension in mid-1890. A cavalry veteran of the 1864 Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, he was injured when he was thrown from his horse and hit his head on a rock. Confederates had strung wires between trees.

“He had been known as one of the most jovial men in the company, but he gradually grew morose and sullen, until now he is a hopeless idiot.”

Oak Ridge’s W.A. Hollingsworth, known as “righteous act,” was granted a $12 pension in October 1889.

The Republican could not resist republishing a St. Louis paper’s 1886 jab at Democrats’ reported failure to override Grover Cleveland’s veto of several pension bills: “Unless the patriotic people of the country place the Republicans in a majority of the lower branch of Congress, a man who lost his arm by a mowing machine or in a railroad accident stands a better chance of getting a pension than a maimed soldier of the Union army under this administration.”

Jacob Huber, Coatesville, had his pension increased from $14 to $17 per month in March 1898. He served in Company B, 11th Indiana Infantry. His white stone at Danville South Cemetery carries no birth or death date.

A former comrade of bachelor shoemaker Harvey Henry, Company I, also 11th Indiana, reached town in May 1882 “in search of evidence to secure a pension,” claiming he walked all the way from Texas.

By then, some 269,851 were on the pension roll, receiving $292,634,690 annually.

“Upward of 5,000 . . . residences could not be obtained, as they follow the sea for a means of livelihood.”

One cited source in 1886 claimed the federal government had paid nearly $750 million in pensions since 1861. “This sum would erect a free library in nearly every town in the country.”

Paul Miner Lizton ______________________________________________________________________

East Coast Report by Jerry Vorhnolt Living near the coast, ocean life subconsciously slips its way into your soul without you realizing it. That is, until you move 700 miles away.

Growing up in Delaware, little did I appreciate the “normal” experiences of going on a school field trip to catch Chesapeake Blue Crabs in brackish water or seeing thousands of prehistoric horseshoe crabs on the beach laying millions of eggs every spring, or going to the beach with bushels of crabs and beer after the football game then falling asleep under the boardwalk, or the scars left from the sand ripping your skin apart while body surfing the waves. Good times.

Over the years my Hoosier wife and kids have come to appreciate ocean life on the coast. From time to time, they, too, crave the curative sound of the crashing waves and the savory taste of boardwalk fries soaked in vinegar. So good.

While the daily routines may be different from those in Indiana, the issues facing the community are not too different.

Recently, I was able to get back to Rehoboth for a few days and thought you might enjoy a report from: The East Coast office of The Republican.

The Boardwalk, A Lesson in 3 Acts: Part I, The Play The first night after arriving in Rehoboth Beach, a friend and I went to see a play at the Clear Space Theatre. Clear Space is a long-standing theatre company in Rehoboth that attracts Broadway talent during the summer months and the shows are always well done.

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town was the play. This is a well-known play but I had never seen it performed.

The playbill showed this was a 3-act play. After having recently driven for 12 straight hours, I was starting to regret this decision.

Like most well written plays, the previous acts build to set up the final act and this play was no different. Not knowing the story, I wasn’t sure where it was going.

Then, there it was, the third act took a baseball bat 6 East Main Street ~ P.O. Box 149 to your sensitivities, which Danville, IN 46122 I will share later if you are Phone: 317-745-2777 / Fax: 317-647-4341 not familiar with the play.

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Our Town

By Thornton Wilder

Thursday, October 7, 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 October 8, 1896 Oak Ridge: J.M. Barlow has raised a pumpkin, “Gov. Mount,” which weighs 86 pounds is of a beautiful golden color. The “Governor” is now at Ben Worth’s on exhibition and draws large crowds.

Brownsburg: The sewer is completed which adds another improvement to our town.

Amo: A young man from Pecksburg broke out with measles in the school room the first day of school and the result, there are twenty-five or more cases of measles in town and the surrounding country.

The pole-raising at Fay Masten’s Saturday was a great success, the crowd being estimated at 1,000. James L. Clark delivered a vote-getting speech.

The first month shows an enrollment in the city schools of 370 with an average attendance of 350.

The Entre Nous Club was organized at Miss Maude Biddle’s, Monday evening.

Albert Orth came in Tuesday noon for a short visit. He will be in Lynchburg this winter.

The city schools have been adjourned until Monday on account of diphtheria.

There are three mild cases – one each in the families of Messrs. Bolton, Wooton, and Gentry.

Maplewood: Our school is too crowded. We are in the need of more room. Why can not Center, Union, and Middle townships united and have a graded school at this place?

Rainstown: The Rainstown choir will furnish the music at the soldier’s reunion at Mr. Fulwider’s next Thursday.

The Republican hosts of Hendricks County rallied in Danville yesterday in numbers that have been estimated from 12,000 to 15,000. _____ ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO Issue of October 6, 1921 To the amazement of all, the town board met in regular monthly session, Monday night, allowed the usual grist of bills and adjourned without a single indignant citizen appearing to make a kick about anything.

The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Taylor, East Broadway, the first reunion of the Jackson and Whyte families was held, Sunday.

Sunday afternoon the body of Oscar Holtsclaw, killed in the Argonne forest, was laid to rest in the South cemetery, the Danville post of the American Legion officiating.

Stilesville and community are crazy over baseball. Last Sunday, over 700 fans gathered to see their team beat the Colored Giants of Indianapolis. The score was 5 to 3, and it was some classy game.

At a meeting of the local post of the American Legion, Friday night, there was a unanimous vote favoring the appropriation by the county of $35,000 for a county hospital.

M.O. Hadley has sold his farm southwest of Danville to John Nickerson. Mr. Hadley is building a modern bungalow on his lot on East Broadway, just east of the S.L. McCurdy property.

Oliver Stout, of Cloverdale, is the new Overland automobile salesman for this locality and has opened a salesroom in the Farmers’ Loan Company building, formerly known as the County Fair block.

New Winchester: At 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Wm. Branson, occurred the marriage of his daughter, Edna, to Abey William Woods, son of Gideon Woods. The color scheme was pink and green. The bride was dressed in white silk with shadow lace and carried a bouquet of pink roses and ferns.

A parent-teacher association was organized in Washington township through the efforts of the Civics Home Economics Club. ______ SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of October 10, 1946 The Danville Business and Professional Women’s club have arranged to have their meetings in the club room of the court house.

Neil Hagen of Rushville and John Rodgers of Clayton have been chosen yell leaders of Canterbury College.

Miss Barbara Halfaker of Danville has been appointed business manager and advertising solicitor for the Ball State News.

The total enrollment of the Avon school is 366. Two hundred and eight are in the grades and 88 in the high school..

North Salem: The Dead Leaves Guild of the Woman’s club folded bandages at

the Riley hospital, Friday. Those attending were Mesdames Verne Walton, Fred Smith, R.C. Wyncoop, Thomas Durham, E.R. Cooper and Earnest Hicks.

A covered dish luncheon began the new year for the Stilesville Friday club at the home of Mrs. Clara Reitzel.

The sixth annual reunion of the Tilden school will be Sunday, October 20.

Two new members were added to the Canterbury College board of Trustees: Willis B. Conner, Jr. and Homer P. Hargrave.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harvey, at the Witham hospital, Sunday, a son, Max. ______ FIFTY YEARS AGO Issue of October 7, 1971 Lawrence Martin, president of the Avon School Board vowed to fight busing all the way to Congress in his letter dated September 30.

Tuesday was the last day for the Little Brick on the Danville Square. The building was originally a covered drinking fountain and later was enclosed for the Danville Police Station. Now, progress has caused it to be razed to make way for widening of Washington street and three sides of the square.

Plainfield now has a new five-member advisory park board. Members are Ronald Schultz, Silvia Eastman, Geral E. Glen, Foster Jennings and John Reed.

A resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted to change the name of the Danville Park as a way of honoring the man who has so carefully maintained it for the past 40 years, H.D. Ellis.

Mrs. Leslie Sandefur, Danville Welcome Wagon hostess, reports new Danville residents include Rev. and Mrs. Ron McDugle from Lima, Ohio. They have two children, Jonathan, age 2 ½ and Melinda, age 7 weeks.

Irle Miner and family recently visited her father, Roy Pratt, and wife of Huntington, Ind., then motored through Kentucky and the Cumberland Mountains. ______ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of October 3, 1996 The Twin Bridges Recycling Dropoff Center will be celebrating its Grand Re-opening Saturday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Center was closed several months due to public abuse.

A Brownsburg angler has picked up $280 from the Red Man Hoosier Division Tournament Trail on the Ohio River. Russell Zolles landed two bass weighing 5 lbs.

4 oz. to place sixth.

The new neighborhood Sears Hardware store will open its doors on October 21, at 10400 E. US 36, Avon.

A petition is being circulated to create a Fire Protection District in Liberty Township.

The Danville Flag Fund nears $3,500 according to Roy Walter, who spearheaded the campaign after the present flags have been twisted, ripped and otherwise damaged.

The Hendricks Community Hospital Guild is hosting a Bake Sale on Nov. 14 and 1, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the hospital’s main lobby.

The Danville Community High School Choir is bursting at the seams this year with its biggest enrollment in over a decade, 70 members. _____ TEN YEARS AGO Issue of October 6, 2011 The Hendricks county Symphonic Society will open the season with “Heroes and Villains” on Friday, October 17, at Avon Middle School North.

Hendricks County Clerk Cindy Spence was recently named the 2011 Outstanding County Clerk by the Association of Indiana Counties.

Hendricks County’s first half marathon race started with a chill in the air on Saturday, October 2, on the court house square in Danville.

In the shortest session of 2011, the Danville Town Council repealed two ordinances, approved another, and adopted the 2012 budget. Ordinances 2-2007 and 11-1996, prohibiting deadly weapons in public buildings were repealed.

Lots of little ones came dressed as scarecrows to take part in the Downtown Danville Partnership’s Scarecrow Look-Alike Contest. First place went to 17 month old Brenden Clements.

The Rev. Andy Burnett will deliver his prize-winning sermon at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Sunday, October 9. The speech received the Heartland Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association sermon award for excellence in preaching.

SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Republican

Court News

Hendricks County Marriage Licenses Issued Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021 Katherine Bear, 29, and Brett Stapleton, 28.

Brittney Wagner, 27, and Richard Trimble, 27.

Joshua Kirk, 27,and Ashlie Jones, 23.

Megan Christina Coulter, 32, and Mitchel Douglas Housmyer, 33.

Steve Vondersaar, 62, and Michelle Chillson, 62.

John Michael Unterreiner, 70, and Pereolade Lady Nwosu, 42.

Kaitlynn Dial, 24, and VIncent Portish, 24.

Eduardo Sigfredo Huatay, 53, and Maria Carmen Palomino, 50.

Megan Lynn Chadd, 21, and Cory James Cool, 25.

Brittany Lee Baker, 31, and Lucas Patrick Bromley, 42.

Thomas Edwards, 41, and Alyson Petts, 41.

Michael Alan Colgrove, 28, and Jennifer Ann Saffel, 29.

Jacob Hally, 26, and Bailey Davis, 28.

Jarrod Scott Beckley, 26, and Ashley Nichole Murdock, 26.

Brent Joseph Aarons, 28, and Alexandra Jane Hocutt, 26.

Ruth Marie Shalley, 51, and Jason Ross Downey, 39.

Brady Alan Baue, 29, and Michelle Elaine Kelso, 33.

Sophia Rose Dugan, 23, and Jordan Michael Peterson, 24.

Michele P. Hoover, 42, William Troy Buchanan, 46.

Timothy Andrew Geiman, 39, and Mariana Clavel Rodriguez, 31.

Christopher Alan Gerold, 38, and Cassady Arnett, 37.

Paxton Nichole Ott, 27, and Jacob Levi Stout, 29.

Seth Games-Spencer, 29, and Jalsawmthangi Sailung, 26.

Colby Green, 27, and Angela Humrichouser, 25.

Emily Tatum, 23, and Erika Escarcega, 34.

Patrick Gerard Drury, 61, and Elaine Stephanie Bass, 60.

Victoria Sovern, 48, and Desmond Corn, 47.

Kentin Dale Gearhart, 58, and Yuping Anthony Cai, 57.

Brayton Underhill, 25, and Jennifer Gregory, 24.

Sarah Ann Stainko, 35,and Jason Elijah Short, 37.

Paige E. Maxwell, 21, and Brayton Kukman, 20.

Jazmine Elizabeth Day, 20, Lucas Phelps, 20.

Nicholas June, 30, and Delorian N. Pitrelli, 31.

Shawntae Yovnna Buchanan, 24, and Zachary David Brewer, 27.

Eli Patrick Wilhelm, 42, and Abigail Renee Bell, 39. _____ Cases Filed in Hendricks County Courts Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2021 CIRCUIT COURT Judge Daniel F. Zielinski Criminal Cases Brianna Lynn Angrick, Driving While Intoxicated.

Shane Eugene Evans, Driving While Suspended.

Darryl Eugene Bryant, Possession of Cocaine.

Jakob Matthew Boudreau, Possession of Controlled Substance.

Civil Cases Plainfield Red Pride Band Boosters Inc. v. Kesha Roell.

First National Bank of Omaha v. Randy Shearer.

Capital One Bank (USA)

N.A. v. the following: Dustie Vanarsdall; Kelly Ash; Jamie Gleissner; Nirmal Gill; Bradford Enslin; Alessander Mazbel; Keith Earles; Andrea Crouch; Shannon Drullinger.

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. the following: Trelles Evans; Erin Valenti; Chintan Petel.

U.S. Bank N.A., v. Christopher Moynihan.

Midland Credit Management, Inc. v. the following: Jordan Vest; Leidy Ventura.

First Bank of Ohio v. Maricela Harvey, Gregory Harvey.

Citibank, N.A. v. Sherry King.

LVNV Funding,LLC v. the following: Joan Smith; Justin Thompson; Tuwanna Roberson; Brittany Rollins; Angelina Casillas; Michael Garcia; Victoria Thurston; Sandra Gomez; Grace Juday; Geryl Gibbs; Mary Esco; Renae Anderson; Yanelis Tejeda.

Resurgent Receivables LLC v. Mario Bonilla.

Pyod LLC v. Deborah McGlasson.

Active Podiatry, PC v.

Marquice Anthony.

New World Collections Inc. v. Derek Hawkins.

Foursight Capital LLC v.

Cortessa King.

Hendricks Co. Planning & Building Dept. v. Douglas Nelson Wallace.

CSAA General Insurance Co. a/s/o Frederick Moser v.

Jonathan Daniel F. ______ SUPERIOR COURT I Judge Robert W. Freese Civil Cases Joshia Jones v. Cradles to Crayons, LLC. Charles Small v. Steven Michael Watts.

Heath Outdoor LLC v.

Labreah Apartments.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Maddisen R. Roller and James M. Roller.

In Re: The Marriage of Anthony E. Rice and Barbara A. Rice.

Robert Powell v. Kansas Howell, Protection Order.

Probate or Mental Health Cases In Re: The Estate of Glen P. Cissell.

In Re: The Estate of Betty Jean Jaynes.

In Re: The Estate of Paul G. Leondis.

In Re: The Estate of Cynthia Newby.

In Re: The Guardianship of Zachary Antonio Quesada.

In Re: The Guardianship of Robin Davis.

In Re: The Guardianship of Madilynn Rose Henry. _____ SUPERIOR COURT II Judge Rhett M. Stuard Criminal Cases Jonathan Steven Macomber, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Jerry Mercier, Driving While Intoxicated.

Austin Edwin Gibbs, Driving While Intoxicated.

Joshua R. Sanders, Carrying a Handgun Without a License; Driving While Suspended.

Alyssa M. Payton, Public Intoxication.

Harleigh Rose Baker, Driving While Suspended.

Harmandeep Singh, Public Intoxication; Disorderly Conduct.

Derlin H. Bear, Minor Consuming Alcohol.

Gage Matheu Jacobs, Minor Consuming Alcohol.

Christin Marie Randall-Murry, Driving While Intoxicated.

Armando De La Cruz Argueta Caballero, Driving While Intoxicated.

Steven Edward Mayberry Jr., Theft.

Patrick Thomas Ledbetter, Driving While Intoxicated.

William James McCombs, Driving While Intoxicated.

Joseph Gage Kline, Driving While Intoxicated.

Lester Lamont Parog, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated.

Jaylen Lamar Willis, Driving Without Receiving a License.

Michael E. Masters, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Riley Alan Gilliland, Felon Carrying a Handgun; Possession of a Narcotic Drug.

Madison Paige Hancock, Identity Deception.

John Jacob Hancock, Possession of Cocaine.

Chris Edward Neath, Driving While Intoxicated.

April Dawn Eggers, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Larry Colley, Battery Against Public Safety Officer.

Mathew James Wilson, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Terry Wayne Bennett, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated.

David Andrew Pierce, Driving While Intoxicated.

Johnathan Jay Babbitt, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Kyle Taylor Jay Hopson, Unlawful Possession of Syringe; Driving While Suspended.

Timothy Lee Davidson, Driving While Intoxicated.

Ashley Renea Dulak, Unlawful Possession of Syringe.

Frankie David Constantine Jr., Unlawful Possession of Syringe.

Sha Quan William Watts, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Samuel Jose Santos, Driving Without Receiving a License.

Marcos Yepez-Valdovinos, Theft.

James Andrew Fair, Jr., Dealing in Cocaine.

Christine Ann Donahoe, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug.

Rosalba A. Villares, Driving While Intoxicated.

Civil Cases The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. v. Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Harley-Davidson Credit Corp., The Unknown Tenant, et al., Mortgage Foreclosure.

Leon Milton v. Paula Fruits, Dan Fruits.

Amy Holland v. Shirley Hill.

Lisa Pierce v. Ashley Homestore.

Receivables Management Partners LLC v. Patrice E. Brackett.

The Petition for Expungement and Sealing of Records of the following: Angela Johnson-Tingle; Virginia Moore Dixon; Danisha Smith; Jason Burris.

Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Abraham Murphy and Mireya Murphy.

In Re: The Marriage of Granville S. Casteel and Lorie L. Casteel.

In Re: The Marriage of Karina M. Davison and Nicholas T. Davison.

In Re: The Marriage of Olivia Stidham Colvill and Stephen Paul Colvill.

In Re: The Marriage of Bambi L. Schmidt and Eric W. Schmidt.

In Re: The Marriage of Susan R. Ralston and Bruce E. Ralston.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Trenton W. Crowder.

Karina Davison v. Nichoals Davison, Protection Order.

Melissa Anne Gossett v.

Timothy Jacob Gossett, Protection Order. ______ SUPERIOR COURT III Judge Karen M. Love Family Cases In the Matter of the Paternity of Rylee Jade Giles.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Lux Allen Scott.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Braven W. Stephey.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Cathrin Marie Blair.

In the Matter of the Paternity of Kassandra West. ______ SUPERIOR COURT IV Judge Mark A. Smith Criminal Cases Tristan Alexander Col-

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Legislators Promote Next Level Jobs Program grove, Battery.

Dontae Lamar Hart, Driving While Intoxicated.

Edward Maurice Thomas, Jr., Theft.

Jessica Jo Engels, Battery on a Person Less Than 14 Years Old. Nicole Renee Craig, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Civil Cases Roberto Galarza v. Lacey Carter.

Receivables Management Partners, LLC v. the following: Janice Carter; Trisha Rafferty; Tamara Mottau; Thomas Chittenden; Catherine Rodriguez; Rex Clay; Paula Matthews; Elizabeth Vaughn; Rose Young; Leslie Rowe; Juan Alvarez; Clay Baker; Rodney Mabon; Laura Dyer; Daisy Collazo; Colin Campbell; Danie Allen.

Whitemore Place HOA v.

Michael Boling, Julie Williams.

Family Cases Kimberlyn D. Woodson v.

Anthony Brown, Protection Order.

Devon Banfield v. Melinda C. Mays, Protection Order. _____ SUPERIOR COURT V Judge Stephenie LeMay-Luken Criminal Cases Conner James Carnes, Domestic Battery.

Davunta Deshun Sturghil, Battery Against a Public Safety Officer.

Charles Wesley Richard Powell, Strangulation; Resisting Law Enforcement; Domestic Battery.

Michael Shane Kowalskey, Violates No Contact Order.

Civil Cases Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Robin Batton.

Family Cases Ava Rene Cherry v. Tyler Sean Gates, Protection Order.

Abigail Devlin v. Brandt Eastes, Protection Order. ___________

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.

Please note: Beginning Oct. 1, will close the Camby Road at SR 267 near the Yard Waste Recyling Cneter. The Center will keep its normal schedule, but users will need to enter using CR 750 S and Willsee Lane (CR 875 E). __________

Hendricks County legislators urge Hoosiers to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job.

With many high-wage positions requiring specially trained workers, State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Hoosiers can skill up for free with a Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant, which covers tuition costs for those earning a high-value certificate from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University. Since launching in 2017, more than 50,000 Hoosiers have enrolled to complete a high-demand certificate program through Indiana’s Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant.

“With job opportunities available throughout central Indiana, now could be the right time to consider skilling up and making a career shift,” Thompson said. “Hoosiers have access to programs and resources that make it easier than ever before to obtain additional education or earn a certification, which could lead to a higher-paying job.”

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, those who earn a Workforce Ready Grant certificate see an annual median wage increase of $6,800.

State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the program is designed so that participants can continue to work while earning a certificate in 1 of 5 in-demand job fields, including health and life sciences, IT and business services, building and construction, transportation and logistics, and advanced manufacturing. To learn more about Workforce Ready Grants, visit NextLevelJobs.org.

“Whether preparing for your first job, re-entering the workforce or changing careers, Next Level Jobs can help you take the next step,” Steuerwald said. “The job market is hot right now, and it’s the perfect time to skill up and build your career.”

State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) said to connect to a career in a fast-growing field today, Hoosiers can also visit IndianaCareerReady.com/INDemandJobs. He said this website helps job seekers easily explore industries experiencing significant growth, both in the number of hires and in rising wages.

“Employers are looking for qualified individuals to join their team and work in a number of high-wage, high-demand industries,” Behning said. “There are countless job opportunities in our area that you could qualify for or receive a Workforce Ready Grant to gain the skills needed to be successful. The INDemand Jobs portal features job postings as well as the requirements for landing those positions. With a few clicks, you could be on your way to securing a new job.”

High-demand jobs in Indiana include nurses, accountants, computer systems analysts, construction managers, electricians, plumbers and software developers. The web portal offers a sortable list displaying the educational requirements, average salary, job postings and training opportunities for each occupation. ______________________________________________

Free Online Tutoring for SAT, Math & AP Courses

The Indiana Department of Education announced a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world to support students in grades eight through 12 with free tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Schoolhouse.world was launched in early 2020 by Sal Khan, also founder of Khan Academy, in response to COVID-19 learning disruptions. The nonprofit connects students with live, small-group tutoring through Zoom at no cost. Tutoring currently focuses on SAT reading, writing and math, with a math focus on pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. Support is also available for AP courses including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Computer Science.

“We are excited to partner with the Indiana Department of Education to provide free tutoring to students across Indiana,” said Drew Bent, chief operating officer of Schoolhouse.world. “No matter where you are in the state, we want to help you receive the support that you need.”

In addition to resources through Schoolhouse.world, Khan Academy and College Board offer free SAT practice resources. This free resource comes as all Indiana high school juniors prepare to take the SAT this spring. Students can visit Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy – a personalized online program that helps students practice for the SAT with thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons and full-length practice tests. Nationwide, more than 10 million students have signed up for free SAT practice through Khan Academy.

To learn more about these learning resources, and to sign up for a tutoring session, visit www.schoolhouse. world or www.khanacademy.org. ______________________________________________

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Virtual Silent Auction by Plainfield Friends of Library

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Brownsburg Parks Seeks Volunteers For Playground Renovation

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Friends of the Library are proud to host their first virtual silent auction, Bid It To Win It! The auction bidding begins Friday, October 22 and runs through midnight on Friday, October 29. Proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library to help support literacy and community events.

Participation in the virtual silent auction is easy! Bidding for the auction can be done from a smartphone or computer. Bidders will receive a notification if they are outbid so they can re-up their bid.

The silent auction includes a variety of themed packages for all ages and interests. Families can enjoy a Deluxe S’more Package experience, Indiana State Museum outing, or an outdoor adventure like meeting the horses at Strides To Success. In addition, families can enjoy other packages like the Pizza Package where the winner receives two large pizzas per month for a year. A few other package One of Hendricks County’s most popular playgrounds will be getting a facelift later examples are: this month.

Brownsburg’s Blast Off playground at Williams Park is a wooden structure that was Farm Package: Beasley’s Orchard gift card; Anderson built in 2000 by community volunteers and Leathers & Associates, a New York-based Orchard gift card; Private tour of Hunter’s Honey Farm; company that specializes in custom outdoor play spaces. Brownsburg Parks seeks volMeet & Greet the Horses at Strides to Success unteers who can fill four- to eight-hour shifts Oct. 25-29 helping to replace play features, posts and hardware.

Pet Package: Katie’s Grooming gift card; Pet supplies “This is Phase 1 of a renovation that will replace the lumber with a recycled plastic and treats from Speck’s Pet Supply; Pet Portrait by local material that looks like wood but requires less maintenance and stands up to weather artist Kylin Brown more effectively,” said Brownsburg Parks Director Travis Tranbarger. “We want to retain the spirit of the original community build that created this great amenity by inviting the Garden Package: Great Lakes Ace Hardware gift card; public to sign up to help refresh it.”

Garden layout by Master Gardener John Chapin; Mum The playground, which draws visitors from Hendricks, Boone and Marion counties, plant from Cox’s Plant Farm; Mosquito Joe’s yard treat- also will have new play features and mulch added. Williams Park is located at 940 S. ments; Damman’s Garden Center gift card Locust Lane.

Businesses are encouraged to sign up teams to help with the build or to sponsor food Date Night Package : One night stay at Embassy Suites and drinks for the volunteers.

Hotel; Schakolad 1 lb. “You Pick” Box of Chocolates; Volunteers can sign up at www.brownsburgparks.com/volunteer. To serve as a sponGuggman House Brewing Company gift card sor, email parks@brownsburgparks.com.

Brownsburg Parks is currently raising money to prepare for Phase 2 of this project, To bid on your favorite packages visit https://go.ral- which is expected to get underway in 2022. Donations can be made to the Brownsburg lyup.com/f58246 beginning Friday, October 22. Bidding Parks Foundation via the Hendricks County Community Foundation website at www. ends on Friday, October 29, 2021, so be sure to check hendrickscountycf.org/donate/donate.html. To make a donation, click on the HCCF Genon bids throughout the week. For more information visit eral Operating button and select Brownsburg Parks Foundation Fund, then complete the www.plainfieldlibrary.net. requested information. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Senior Services Provides Information & Referral

Hendricks County Senior Services can help seniors and caregivers navigate the resources in our community. Learn about Social Security, all aspects of 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) - Whether you are new to Medicare or want to review options for supplemental coverage, our SHIP counselors offer official insurance assistance through Hendricks County Senior Services. Call to set a one-on-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.

Tax Preparation - Tax preparation is available in cooperation with AARP. Trained tax preparers are available during tax season to help with basic, non business tax returns. Appointments are scheduled at the end of January and are offered at sites in within Hendricks County and at Hendricks County Senior Services.

Call 317-745-4303 for more information. ______________________________________________

Loan Medical Celebrating Volunteer for 90th Birthday Meals on Wheels Equipment Hendricks County Se Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious, hot meal to homebound residents of Hendricks County.

Meals are delivered by a team of more than 120 volunteers. In addition to providing nutritious meals the organization provides a wellness check, complimentary pet food and human connection.

If you are interested in volunteering 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.

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

nior 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 317-7454303. __________

When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.

Alexander Graham Bell

Owl Fest at Eagle Creek

Join us for the 6th annual Owl Festival to celebrate Indiana’s mysterious nocturnal hunters on October 16th and 17th at Eagle Creek Park.

You can play nature-themed games, enjoy live music, and learn about the adaptations that make Owls such fantastic hunters!

Go at Eagle Creek’s Ornithology Center where you will find pumpkin painting, owl pellets, Quidditch, and a photo booth available all day long! We will also be selling T-shirts, hot chocolate, cider, s’mores and popcorn.

Check out the silent auction featuring locally handmade art, bird nest boxes, a guided birding tour to Minnesota, and experiences at Indy’s finest restaurants.

All auction proceeds will go towards the long term care of the ornithology’s raptor ambassadors.

Owl Fest is free with park admission. Begins 10 a.m., Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. Info: 317 3272473. ___________

Pittsboro

Local & Social Tri-West H.S. cheer won 1st place in their Division at the Pendleton Cheer Competition, but better than that they were Overall Grand Champions, beating out some very large schools.

The Tri-West Middle School cheerleaders are getting better with each competition. Congratulations on your hard work.

JOAN, AGE 5 ________________________

The Tri-West band members and the cheerleaders put in hours and hours of hard work and practice. We are very proud of their accomplishments.

Glad to see the football team is back to their winning ways.

Members of the TriWest choir are working at the Fear Farm to help fund their trip to Disney. _________

JOAN, AGE 20 ________________________

JOAN, AGE 89 ________________________

Joan Miller is becoming 90 on October 10, 2021.

Happy Birthday wishes to a wonderful Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. _____________________

It’s News To Us

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

Send your local news items to us by e-mail to therepublican@sbcglobal. net. Call 317-745-2777, fax to 317-647-4341. After hours, news items may be slipped in the mail slot in the front door at 6 E. Main, Danville. __________

How to Prepare Oven Meals

What’s old is new again.

You might recognize this in today’s home cooking world as what are called sheet meals in the oven, but years ago it was titled oven meals.

Learn about this onepan cooking method on Thrusday, October 21, at 6 p.m., in person at the Hendricks County fairgrounds at 1900 E. Main St, Danville, In 46122, or on our Live Facebook page at Hendricks County Extension Homemakers.

Hendricks County Extension Homemakers’ past county president Martha Selllers taught this lesson and continues to educate us on how to prepare these delicious recipes today.

One of the recipes she will be demonstrating is Green Beans in the oven, and Martha will have other recipes for us to try out.

If you wish information on how to be come a member of Hendricks County Extension Homemaker contact us at 317-745-9260 ask for Lisa. __________ He enjoys much who is thankful for little.

Thomas Secker

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North Salem

Local & Social School Memories Great turnout for the walk through the old North Salem Grade School building. Many, many came for the last remembrances of growing up in grade school - 1st thru 8th grade. It was a wonderful evening for so many. What a good start we all had then. So many different ages that used the facilities, and they were grateful and proud of those past days.

What wonderful people who set examples for all of us. We really appreciated this opportunity. It was great to see all. Wish there was a sign-in book and wouldn’t a large group picture have been nice.

Those there expressed thought of having complete reunion of North Salem students in the coming years. Thanks, everyone who helped organize this event. It will be remembered by all. _____ The Come Hang Out Store is now having special discount prices on some new items. They will have weekly items, different every week. There will be a table in the front room, also a table in the middle room.

The special discounted items will have a tag - different color each week.

Lots of special buys.

Come in and browse around. Lots of winter merchandise and other items. The Come Hang Out Store is a community project, hoping people can be helped by their prices.

Do come in, stop for a chat, and sometimes they even have Buddy Johnston to help! You, too, Sonnie! _____ Terri at The Garden Gate has so many nice gift items and her fresh flower arrangements are always first class. You can also get your order in for grave blankets. Terri is helped by her pal, Doc. Still don’t know anything about the restaurant opening.

Outside looks nice as the former insurance office building. Sure makes the town look alive.

Will be nice to see what changes are made for the Eggers building. Peeked in the window Sunday, they are all set up for lots of business, tables and chairs.

Happy to have the Dollar General store. They have a very good supply of merchandise and the employees are helpful to all.

Karen at the hair salon keeping real busy. Don’t think she has a fur helper, at least in her shop!

Perillo’s is enjoying a boost in business since being open inside and with outside seating and yard seating. Makes it real nice.

Keeps Dom and his helpers busy! So good!

Be proud of your home town and support all our businesses. _____ Fire Dept. Chief Kevin Basham says they are planning on their famous chili supper soon. We’re ready for it.

Wish we could read “NORTH SALEM” better on the new water tower.

They are still working on those projects.

Saturday - such a nice day, sunshine, rain, and warm Squirrels out gathering food for winter.

Not looking forward to the predicted triple increase in gas heating. Just thankful for tour many blessings we have.

Still lots of new residents that we haven’t met.

When everybody can get out and mingle, hope to get to know them. _____ So many people say they look forward to North Salem news - now and in days past. So if you have any news you want to put in the paper, call me at 765-5756008 or send direct to Betty Bartley at The Republican 317-745-2777 and she will put it in the North Salem items.

Send us your photos good local news - children, dogs, birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, or whatever. People like to be happy for each other. Sonnie needs to get me picture of her Buddy - she lovers her new fur baby. They are such a comfort to have. _____ Watching The Lawrence Welk Show Saturday evening. What a surprise.

It was a first TV production in 1955, when he was sponsored by Dodge and was in black & white.

Didn’t realize how much of an improvement since 1955. Gene and I always watched the show on Saturday night, with our favorite drink - Pepsi Cola - and fresh popped corn. Some of the old entertainers, Larry Hooper, Myron Flores,Jimmy Roberts, Lawrence Welk and others. They were really young back then! I still watch his show on Saturday night, but this one really brought back memories of yesteryear.

How spoiled we are with all the beautiful colors and great programs they produce now. Thankful for our progress. _____ Sunday: Another day first warm, later cold, windy. Still cloudy, rain and thunder then sunshine.

Going to sit on porch anyway. Jenny, Buddy and I spend as much time as we can in the fresh air. Won’t be long now. _____

Granddaughters are Great!

Two special granddaughters of John and Dixie Harnishfeger. Dixie formerly worked at Post Office and Hendricks Co. 4-H Dog Obedience. They are Mila Black (left), daughter of Tracey and David Black and Bryley Harnisfeger (right), daughter of John Michael and Brooke Harnisfeger. Pround Grandparents!

The Republican

Monday, 10/4: Foggy.

Got to see Ron Kneeland go by and the school bus twice. A start of another week. Cup or two of coffee, listen to news for the week ahead.

Think our little hummingbirds have caught a ride south. Haven’t seen them last couple of days.

Will miss their friendly presence. _____ Get well wishes to so many. Remington Beckett Sower, grandson of Marissa and Steve Crouch. Lola Stephens’ eye surgery doing OK. Barbara Oliver, heart condition, waiting for pacemaker surgery. Leroy Smith fighting the Covid, doing pretty good, our love and prayers for Leroy.

Stacy Oliver, Jim Oliver’s son, in hospice care. Linda Keeney, health problems.

Dan Brown (friend from Lebanon).

So many with various aches and pains and age pains and concerns. Our prayers for all and we are truly praying for the children. Please keep them safe. _____ Glad to see all at Walk Thru Old Grade School.

Just a few names: Jame Marshmeyer and Joan Hamilton Ott, twin daughters of Bob and Katherine Hamilton, Marvin beck and wife, Lisa Mount Wagner, Miriam Roth and hubby, Libby Crouch Sauer, Missy Call, Donna Stewart Mattingily and other family members, Alta Trump, Darrell & Dorothy Coons, Robert & Sue Davidson, John and Debbie Berry,Mike Friend, Hershell Page’s daughter, Neil Goodnight, Phyllis Goodnight, the Finchums, Woody and Patty Woodrum, the Bondy family, Karen Hardman, Bonnie Hickman, Louise Frazier Jones, Rita Mitchell and Hubby, Robert Stewart, Lisa Hardman and more. _____ Solar string lights on the flag pole and dog yard fence went off 3-4 days ago. Checked and was ready to take down and add new ones when Sunday eventing sitting on the porch when lo and behold, lights on the flag pole were on. Went back and checked the dog lot and, yes, they were on. Thankful - was planning on removing and added new ones. Don’t know about the situation, but glad for the timing. _____ Missy Raymond calls every day from George.

She misses so many in North Salem. Sends her love to all.

Good to see Tom Harris able to walk a few blocks now. See Becky Compton walking, as does Gene McCullough and Robb Daffenbaugh.

Just received visit from Bill Rawlings. Brought me a bag of sweet corn, said for Gene’s birthday. Will share.

Bill gave me birthdays of sisters Ruth Bondurant (3/12); Wilma Winings, Oct.22; his wife, Sally, 10/21, and his birthday, 2/16. Said his neighbor Robert Higgens had passed.

The Rawlings children (back then) attended school at North Salem. Bill is also a brother, as was Warren (deceased) who was in our class. Had a great visit.

Asked about Bandit, our squirrel, and Coonsey and his animals. _____ God bless you one and all. Do unto others as you want to be done. __________

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Avon Seniors Recognized As NMS Commended Students

Avon High School seniors Maximilian Fultz, Vanessa Janko, Andrew Epperson, Krishna Lathish, Michael Vetter, and 2021 AHS graduate Alexander Brahos have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

“We are so proud of each of these students for their dedication to their academic work,” says AHS Principal Matt Shockley. “The honor of being recognized as Commended Students is an achievement. It distinguishes them as students who are firmly in the upper echelon of academic achievers in the class of 2022. I am excited to watch them continue to excel in the coming months as well as in the years after they graduate from Avon.”

Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.” ______________________________________________________________________

Adventures in Gardening Program

The Hendricks County Master Gardeners are hosting an Adventures in Gardening program on Saturday, October 9, 2021. The event takes place at the Conference Center at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Topics include the following: The Basics of Beekeeping, Microgreens, Seed Saving, Seeding Your Future and Native Alternatives to Invasive Landscaping. During lunch time, the Demonstration Gardens on the Fairgrounds can also be toured and enjoyed as well.

Doors open at 8 a.m., with the seminar beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch and a snack are included with the registration fee. The session schedule is: Silent Auction items will also be available to bid on.

Registration is required and may be completed online with a credit card or contact the Purdue Extension Office at 317-745-9260 to register with check/cash.

The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to provide current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Indiana through Purdue University Extension programs and projects. More information may be found on the Hendricks County Purdue Master Gardener website at https://www.hendricksgardeners.com/. ______________________________________________________________________

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Exploring Hendricks County

By Jackie Horn

The Republican

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Voices

other insects such as aphids which are attracted to yellow.

Another thought is the red leaves on the ground decay and the anthocyanins, which are toxic, are absorbed into the soil. The toxins ward other tree species from growing too near and using up the available resources. While I find all that fascinating, I’m really just about the beauty of the trees decked in their fall foliage.

Besides driving around looking at the scenery, there are plenty of fun, cheap or FREE activities this month to celebrate fall.

Danville has its annual scarecrow display from now until the end of the month on the courthouse square. Pick up your favorite treat and enjoy a stroll to check out this year’s entries.

Nehemiah Ranch Fall Harvest Days are Saturdays, October 9 and 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. They offer hayrides, music, bonfire, hotdogs, s’mores, and pumpkins for the kids. The ranch, located at 1420 N CR600 E in Avon, suggests a $5 donation but there is no charge. Contact them at (317) 840-7115 for more information or questions.

MASTERING THE HOUSE Tim Paino

Owner/Inspector Heartland HouseMaster

useful tips for homeowners

McCloud Nature Park is listed among the Top Ten Fall Foliage Spots in Indiana.

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Falling for Fall

Fall is officially here. Along with the actual date, a cold rain came and dropped the temperature overnight. John and I took the kayaks to our daughter’s place in Virginia.

We won’t be using them here anymore this year. With luck, we’ll be able to get to paddle a few more times before the season changes there. My chrysanthemums are blooming and a few leaves have already fallen in the yard.

Soon the leaves will cover my summer gardening failures The family enjoyed exploring the Prairie Maze at McCloud Nature Park last year. The maze is open now until October 25. and I can look forward to doing better next year. ____________________________________________________ I LOVE Fall. It is my favorite season of the year. I wilt in the summer heat and humidity and look forward to McCloud Nature Park in North Salem is finalizing plans the cooler temperatures autumn brings. I prefer wearing for their Fall Color Festival on October 16 from 10:00 AM sweaters and jeans. My hair behaves and doesn’t stick to – 3:00 PM. McCloud is consistently in the Top 10 Places my head. And food! I can bake again without needing for Fall Foliage on the Visit Indiana website. Besides the to crank the air conditioner. Soup, chili, cider, and apple 232 acres of gorgeous trees, they will have activities incrisp, I could go on and on and never mention Pump- cluding archery and atlatl (spear throwing), yard games, kin Spice anything. While I like the greens of summer, a make ‘n take craft project, scavenger hunt, apple cider I revel in the glowing oranges, reds, and yellows of fall. demonstrations, and food and craft vendors. The Prairie Raking, tromping, and shuffling through fallen leaves… Maze is open daily through October 25.

In our old hometown, I had a “Favorite Tree”. It’s The smell of mown grass is nice but the aroma of burning a beautifully shaped maple tree situated on the edge of a leaves can’t be beat.

This brings up the burning question, (Not “to bag or cornfield that turns a brilliant orange every year. I haven’t burn”) why do leaves change color in autumn? As a kid, yet found a tree to proclaim “Favorite” here in Hendricks I was told it was because of the colder temperatures. Not County, but I’ll enjoy the search. With so many to choose so, it seems. It has to do with the amount of sunlight. As from, I need to get busy. Any nominations? the amount of daylight diminishes, the chlorophyll which ______________________________________________ gives leaves their green color also decreases. The absence Jackie Horn and her husband, John, transplanted from of green allows the yellow and oranges which were there Warsaw to Plainfield to be near family. An Advanced Indiall along, show. Why red is a question that scientists are ana Master Naturalist, Jackie is a retired substitute teacher still trying to explain. The tree has to produce anthocyan- who continues to teach (and learn) about all things outin, a chemical to make the color. Why waste energy on doors. John is a retired CNC programmer and the photogproducing color for a dying leaf? One theory is the red rapher on the team. The Horns enjoy traveling, walking, color evolved to attract beneficial insects or to warn off hiking, kayaking, and bicycling.

Your Mental Health

By Chase Cotton The Willow Center 317-852-3690

Fight – Flight – Freeze: Stress and the Brain

Imagine you are hiking in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. As you round the corner on the path, you see an adorable black-bear cub scamper across into the bushes 10 yards ahead of you. Then, from behind, you hear the unmistakable grumble and rustle that can only belong to one creature: mama bear. Here you are enjoying your hike, and you have found yourself suddenly in-between a mama bear and her little cub. How do you feel, and what will you do?

Most of us, when faced with this sort of present danger (or potential danger), will have an immediately elevated heart rate, clammy skin, escalated breathing, and might start to sweat. Then, our brain will cause us to react in one of three ways: Fight, Flight, or Freeze.

• Fight: Fists clenched and jaw tight, some of our brains prepare us to fight back as hard as we can against the threat.

• Flight: Primed and ready to run, some of our brains prepare us to flee as fast as we can from the threat.

• Freeze: Trapped and hopeless, some of our brains prepare us to endure the harm of the threat through absolute stillness and non-reaction.

Whichever response you experience, your brain is automatically doing its best to protect you from painful experiences by releasing cortisol and adrenaline into your bloodstream, which prepares your body to do what it needs to do to survive. This is an incredible, native gift that is hardwired into our psyche. However, when overstimulated, it can cause us problems.

Consider our hiking scenario again, only let’s say we make it home alive. But, when we get home, the mama bear has beat us there and is ready to strike. The stress hits us again. Then, when we get inside our house, the mama bear has some how gotten in there before we did and is ready to strike again. More stress and more pain. Then, everyday when we get home from work or school, the mama bear is there to hurt us again, and again, and again. Do you see the metaphor?

This bear example represents a chronically abusive situation. Each time the abuse is inflicted upon a person, their brain will trigger the fight-flight-freeze response and release the survival hormones, whether or not the person being abused is actually able to escape the situation. This chronic stress is remembered by the body and brain as “trauma.”

Perhaps a less serious, but still painful situation that the bear represents would be chronic stress at work. Everyday

when you get to the office, you have to face that difficult colleague or intimidating project. Even this chronic stress is remembered as trauma. The more trauma we experience, the more toxic this fight-flight-freeze hormone response becomes to our health, often times leading to higher rates of mental illness, heart disease, cancer, and other health problems later in life.

So, how do we avoid toxic stress? The two most research-supported ways are to avoid or heal your triggers, and to develop healthy coping skills. This means getting out of the abusive situation, or away from the abusive person, with help. This could mean finding a less stressful job.

Or, depending on the situation’s context, it means learning how to channel your stress into healthy skills like exercise, creative outlets, and connecting with trusted loved ones or a counselor. If you or a loved one is in a chronically stressful situation right now, The Willow Center would love to help. ______________________________________________

A Note From Bee Last week I wrote about the kindness of strangers. This week I am going to write about the kindness of our friends.

Our 18-year-old daughter Leigh Anne had been sick for about two months. Our GP had given her all kinds of tests but could not come up with a diagnosis. She decided to send her to an infectious disease doctor. He diagnosed her immediately. She had an infection in her mitral valve. He told her he was admitting her to the hospital. It was that serious. He hoped that by treating the infection with antibiotics surgery would not be necessary. The valve was too damaged. Surgery was necessary.

This was 35 years ago when Aids was rampant and blood tests were not always accurate. We decided we wanted direct donations. We would need 8 pints of blood.

It’s one thing to ask a friend for a favor but to ask for their blood. I felt very awkward doing this but our friends were very gracious. The usual response was “where do I go and at one time.” I could not give them a time immediately.

The blood bank did not give me that information until the afternoon before surgery. We got all the blood we needed.

We also asked all our friends for prayers for a successful surgery and recovery. With the combination of a great surgeon, directly donated blood, and prayers she had a successful surgery and has led a healthy life for the past 35 years. ______________________________________________

Lawns – Ready for Spring What is a house guy doing talking about grass? Street appeal of the home starts at the curb. Those who like a well-maintained home typically also care for their yards.

As we enter Fall, the last thing on most of our minds is Spring and working in the yard. You may be thinking of leaves turning colors, putting the mower away for the season, or checking on the snow blower. We are not thinking about a plush green lawn next year. The fact is, now is the time we need to be thinking about next years thick green grass. I f you only fertilize your lawn once in a season, the Fall may be the most important time. Like a bear getting ready for a long winter’s hibernation, our lawns need to store food to be ready to “spring” into action once warm weather returns. With less daylight hours our lawns begin to slow the leaf growth and the fall fertilizer goes to the roots to help spread and green back up in the spring. It is most likely too late to plant grass seed with too few warm weeks left this year, but helping those roots grow will help fill in some of those bare spots next year. That stored food will help give us a healthier yard in the Spring.

The fertilizer typically sold in the Fall here in Indiana will have a slow-release nitrogen designed to aid in root growth. When you read the fertilizer bag, they have three numbers such as 32-0-10. We want a high first number with lower second and third numbers. The larger first number is the slow-release nitrogen (N) followed by the smaller numbers for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).

Stay on top of removing the leaves from the lawn. The grass still needs the sun to keep the photosynthesis process going to aid in root growth. A heavy leaf cover shades the sun and allows fungi growth and other diseases damaging to the plant. If you mulch the leaves to add nutrients to the ground rather than removing them, make sure the mulch isn’t heavy and blanketing the grass blades.

Many mature lawns become dense, the soil hard and no longer absorbs moisture and nutrients. Aerating is best done in the fall. The optimum time would be before you fertilize and about a month prior to frost. This will give the roots time to grow and prepare for new grass in the Spring. Aerating typically only needs done every two or three years on mature lawns.

If you have an irrigation system, the amount of watering should be reduced with the reduction of daytime sun light. Again, we don’t want conditions promoting fungi growth. The length of the final cut is also important. Grass too long is vulnerable to fungi like snow mold. Cut it too short and you can stunt root growth. Most cold weather grasses should be cut after the first heavy frost to about 1 ½ to 2 inches in length.

A little work this Fall will give you a head start for a great looking yard next Spring. ______________________________________________

A Squirrel About Town

By Archy You seldom see a squirrel lost in thought, but that’s how I found Archy last Sunday.

“Penny for your thoughts,” I said.

“You’ll need more than that,” the squirrel said. “I’m at the peak of gathering.”

I thought he meant gathering nuts, but he quickly corrected me.

“It’s the time of year for gathering thoughts,” he said.

“Winter is coming, you know.”

A nice metaphor, I thought to myself. I was soon informed otherwise.

“We squirrels always gather thoughts in the fall, in addition to gathering nuts,” he patiently explained. “We need both to keep our strength up during the bleak midwinter,” he said, making use of a phrase from Christina Rossetti.

“It’s a shame most humans don’t keep a store of thoughts for contemplation,” the squirrel said, with a slightly condescending tone. “They fill their heads with social media, none of which will warm them against the cold or comfort them in during the long nights.”

I suddenly realized what he was saying. All the lines of poetry I’ve memorized, all the quotations jotted down - they were a real source of sustenance for me. I could go back to them whenever I needed a bit of light or hope.

“Tell your people to stock up. Read a book, write your thoughts, fill your life with useful words. It’s a sumptuous repast that will always leave you satisfied,” Archy said.

Again, the squirrel was right.

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The Republican Getting Ready for the First Light Frost

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Mike Neilson, longtime Danville High School teacher and longtime hunting enthusiast is sharing his hunting experience with our readers.

He’s also shared his knowledge in three books, available on Amazon. com.

“S.O.S” - Save Old Sheets to cover your plants! _______________________________________________________________

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 have been languishing in the computer’s memory and we thought a new audience might enjoy some canine commentary.]

WOOF! There is so much neat stuff going on this month! Miss Merrily sent my female human an e-mail about some stuff that’s happening at McCloud Nature Park. When my female printed it out, she left the paper on the printer. And the printer is just at my nose height. So, it was easy to get the paper onto the floor so I could read it.

There was a picture of this big iron bridge that was being lowered across Big Walnut Creek. I would have liked to have seen that huge machine that lifted the bridge! I bet it was so cool!

I read that the folks there at McCloud Park were going to set fire to a big field of grass. That’s so new grass can grow next spring. I’m afraid of fire. I think mowing would be a lot safer. Or maybe send in a herd of sheep or goats or donkeys or something. Anyway, when I read about the fire, I used my bark relay line to pass the word.

And Cookie, the Republican’s cat, sent out psychic waves to tell all the wild field critters who lived in that grass to get out before the fire. Some of them were just settling

Hunting Tips & Reflections

By Mike E. Neilson

By Colletta Kosiba Hendricks County Master Gardener

A light frost will come upon us soon.

When temperatures fall a few degrees below freezing for a several hours, it damages your lovely plants. Pay attention to the weather forecast so you can use measures to save your plants for a little longer.

A light frost occurs when the air has dropped below freezing but the ground has not frozen. A hard frost occurs when the air is cold and the ground is hard, usually late fall.

The effects of light frost vary from plant to plant such as a browning or scorching effect on foliage, or complete stem collapse.

Tender plants affected are tropical and subtropic varieties they will turn black when frosted. (The water inside of the plant gets cold, and crystallizes. When it warms up, the frozen crystals cut the inside of the plant, allowing moisture to escape, killing the plant.)

Cover Plants in late afternoon after winds die down with sheets, towels, blankets, cardboard or a tarp. You can invert baskets, coolers or any container with a solid

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bottom over plants. Some folks water the plants lightly before they cover. Water holds heat better than dry soil, protecting roots and warming air near the soil. However, do not soak the ground as this can lead to the water freezing within the soil and damaging the roots.

Remove the coverings when temperatures rise the next morning by 10 so that plants can get full exposure to the warm sunlight.

Wait to harvest plants that can survive a hard frost, such as: carrots, garlic, horseradish, kale, rutabagas, leeks, parsnips, radishes, spinach, and turnips. These are the last to harvest.

When the sky seems very full of stars, expect frost. – Weather lore

Purchased row covers can be used in the garden or in larger flower beds.

into their dens for the winter, too. But, it worked and nobody was hurt and they all came back when the fire was over. And that field will be so pretty next spring with new grass and wild flowers growing!

There’s some neat stuff happening at McCloud just after Thanksgiving. It’s great that humans have a special day set aside to be grateful for everything they have.

Most of the time, they take stuff for granted. My only gripe about the whole thing is, they feel they need to eat a turkey for the holiday. A nice salad or a peanut butter sandwich would do just as well. I mean, we all have stuff to be thankful for. Even turkeys have stuff to be thankful for, but you don’t see them eating humans!

There’s a lady who’s going to teach a class there on how to do a scrapbook. I don’t know why anyone would want to save odd, leftover stuff in a book. I mean, some scraps might be okay. But some kinds I can think of wouldn’t stay in a book. And some would stick the book closed. When I was living in Nebraska, one of the kids in the family pressed some leaves in a book. They looked neat! But, scraps? Something like a pork chop bone wouldn’t press too well. But, everybody to their own taste, I guess.

After Thanksgiving, there’s going to be a walk to look for wild turkeys in McCloud Park. Now, that would be cool! Do you all remember Blackberry Gobbler, the wild turkey that ran around Danville a couple of years ago?

She was from up around McCloud somewhere, I think. If you go on the turkey walk, look for her. Wouldn’t it be neat to see her again?

I’d love to go on the turkey walk, but dogs have to stay on a leash and I need the freedom to run! Anyway, my wolf ancestors were there before people were! So, that park is really ours! Well, okay, you can use it. Just be thankful.

JUST AN OBSERVATION

By Janet Beam Just been thinking lately about this and that and was wondering – how is it that when some people walk around in old stained clothes, they are a bum, but if a well-to-do person walks around that way, they are eccentric?

If one person walks around with eyeglasses duct taped together, he actually has more money than he knows what to do with, while another person with the same duct taped glasses is poor as dirt.

If one person lets their yard grow up and never pulls the weeds, he is lazy; but then someone else doing the same thing has a “natural habitat?”

If one family member yells at their children, they are abusive, but if another does it, they are practicing “tough love?”

One person is watchful over their children; another is overprotective.

There are some people who just have a natural interest in other people; but others with that trait would be thought “nosy.”

Some people are just plain old ambitious, but others may look on them as ruthless.

A well-dressed lady would be considered glamorous by some, but others would consider her gaudy.

If you have a lot of faith that things will turn out for the best, others may consider you too self-confident.

Our differences are what make the world go around.

How dull it would be if we all thought the same and viewed mankind in the same way.

That is just my observation. ______________________________________________

Congratulations! You have just bagged a deer. Now is the time to think about what you are going to do with your deer. Taking a deer with the weapon of your choice is a great accomplishment, but now you have a responsibility to finish the job and get that deer processed.

First, please don’t just cut off the head of a buck and leave the carcass. There are plenty of places and people that will utilize this fine resource. Same with a doe, button buck or first-of-the-year deer. Just get on Facebook like Danville Chatter and mention you have a deer but can’t use the meat and folks will be beating a trail to your door.

If, on the other hand, you want to keep your meat (as most hunter do), now is the time to decide whether to butcher the deer yourself or take it to a processor. Each option has its benefits and drawbacks and I’ll try to discuss the major points..

Using a Processor One of the biggest advantages is that they are the experts on butchering. Unless you are really into doing it all, processing a deer can sometimes be a daunting task. If you don’t have space to hang a deer, cut it up, grind it up, stuff it up and freeze it, go the processor route. Great butchers can cut, wrap, sometimes vacuum seal, create jerky, summer sausage and package your meat to your desire. Many places offer taxidermy work as well and so they become a one-stop-shop.

If the temperature is warm (say over 40 degrees or so), most processors have walk-in freezers, or other methods of cooling and hanging the deer until it can be processed.

Cutting warm, fresh meat is doable, but butchering a deer after it’s been cooled and hung up for a few days can work a lot better.

There are no short cuts (no pun intended) to processing a deer properly. If you don’t have the time, dropping your deer off to a processor frees you up to go to work, take care of the family, or go back to hunting. On a good year, I get to process 3 deer a year. Processors will do maybe a couple hundred deer and they become effective and efficient butchers. In many cases, there are several people working in the shop and division of labor leads to expert workmanship and great meat.

So, what’s the downside of taking your deer to a processer? Well, the good ones will be busy so you might have to wait a bit to get your meat back. Another item to consider is the costs. Good processing isn’t cheap, nor should it be. Be prepared to pay anywhere from $75 dollars for standard cuts on up. For many folk a bill like that is just fine since you don’t have to deal with all the work needed to process a deer.

Keep in mind, the processors can only do so much with the deer you bring in. The place you shot the deer in the body and the damage your weapon of choice will influence how much meat and what cuts you get. An arrow makes one type of damage while a slug from a 12 gauge makes another completely wound channel. Gut-shot deer might not ruin a lot of meat initially, but if the carcass isn’t cleaned out properly, you risk losing the tenderloins at the very least. Most processors will trim around the damage and move on. This damage will result in meat loss and until the hide is off, the hunter doesn’t really know how much meat they might not get.

Who would I recommend? Hands down Bakers Camp in Bainbridge. Close, reasonably priced, custom orders or standard cuts, jerky, summer sausage, or burger. You name it they can probably do it. In addition to that, they are outstanding taxidermists as well. And finally, they also have an archery shop for you bowhunters out there. County Line archery shop is housed in the same great facility.

Contact info: Kevin & Darcey Baker, 3890 East County Road 650 North, Bainbridge, IN, 765-522-3877, Email:bakerscamp@yahoo.com (Disclaimer: I have not used Bakers Camp for deer processing because I like to do my own butchering. I do have family members that have used Bakers and praise them highly. I also know Kevin and Darcey and they are awesome folks. So is Justin Buchanan who owns the archery shop, butchers deer, and helps with some taxidermy work.

Whom would I not recommend? Well, I’ve had some bad experiences with a few and I’ll just say you need to check a place out before you drop off your hard-won trophy.

Nest Week: Home Butchering _____________________________________________

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COVID Continues to Challenge County School Operations

Brownsbug, Avon, and North West Hendricks are currently requiring masks for all grades. ____________________________________________________

By Melissa Gibson Dr. Rocky Singh, Chief Medical Officer for IU Health Indianapolis Suburban Region delivered good and bad news last week.

The impact to local and national hospitals has once again flooded emergency rooms and earlier this month, IU saw 2,700 admitted to the hospital with a COVID diagnosis. As of last week, they were down to 2,400 admitted patients, leading some to believe the Delta variant may finally begin waning.

“This time around, we’ve been able to meet the needs of patients as they come,” Singh said. “We’ve moved to improve equipment access and have the availability of ventilators.

The last wave caught us by surprise, so this time, we were much more prepared.”

That’s good news for those diagnosed with primarily the Delta variant of the virus, and while Singh COVID has created a new ‘normal’ for many students back says he remains “cautious- at school this fall. ly optimistic” that num- ________________________ bers are decreasing and the wave of patients seems to be dissipating, changes in the new strain has caused concern among parents and school systems across the county.

“One of the things we’ve noticed is the first wave primarily affected the elderly,” Singh said. “This time around, we’re seeing far more pediatric patients. It’s impacting our younger population far more.”

The younger diagnosis seems to be reflected in decisions made by our surrounding school systems.

One issue is the continuing discussion for mask requirements. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) masks are recommended but not currently mandated.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Avon Community School Corporation and Northwest Hendricks School Corporation are requiring masks for all grade levels, while Danville School Corporation, Mill Creek School Corporation and Plainfield School Corporation recommend but do not require masks.

“We started the school year by recommending masks and then in September went to requiring them, mainly because we had a large uptick in two of our buildings in positive cases and quarantines,” Superintendent of Northwest Hendricks Schools Scott Syverson said.

“I think it would be helpful if we had more direction on masks or no masks,” Syverson continued. “There are as many people that don’t want their student in a mask as there are those that say we should be masking up. I feel like the schools are kind of in the middle, as we’re making decisions, but we’re not the health experts.”

In fact, almost all schools experienced a large surge of cases as school come into session by August, forcing administrations to re-visit mask requirements as well as contact tracing numbers.

Brownsburg is reporting their lowest case and quarantine numbers today, since the first week of school. Five weeks ago, they reported 791 students quarantined compared to 49 in the last week.

Contact tracing has been a huge detriment to the school systems, sending children home that have come into contact with a student diagnosed with COVID is causing teachers to work overtime, issuing in-person learning as well as e-learning.

In addition, the chances of those sent home in a contact tracing, diagnosed with COVID is very low.

It also has caused major staff shortages with teachers, bus drivers, lunch personnel and others forced to stay home.

All schools report a need for substitute teachers.

“Our classroom ratios have not been an issue so far,” said Sabrina Kapp, Director of Communications for Plainfield School Corporation. “We watch the numbers and require masks for those schools that are experiencing higher numbers. For example, our middle school is currently requiring masks due to a spike we saw a couple of weeks ago.”

“Currently, our greatest staff need is bus drivers,” Kapp added. “We’ve just increased the pay rate and are doing everything possible to recruit new drivers.”

Vaccinations are also a hot topic among Americans in general but could play a part in school attendance as well.

According to the CDC, students can remain in atten-

dance if they have been vaccinated, allowing more options for those 12 and up.

All schools are recommending the vaccination for those eligible and self-screening is key to stopping the spread.

“Symptomatic students, COVID-19 or any other illness needs to stay home until symptom free and consult with their medical provider,” said Jim Diagostino, Superintendent of Mill Creek School Corporation. “We’re hand washing, sanitizing and social distancing – all highly effective measures to controlling the spread and everyone age 12 and up are strongly recommended to get the vaccine.”

Most importantly, schools are just trying to keep their students in school.

The CDC has said “students benefit from in-person learning and safely returning to in-person instruction is a priority.”

“This is really unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” Syverson said. “We’re all trying to do the right things and we want to keep the schools open. We want to keep the adults healthy and we want to keep everyone in school safely.”

Singh said while they’re beginning to see a flattening of the curve, we don’t know what the winter will bring.

He asks that everyone follow CDC guidelines, recommends vaccination and said, “We know that masks work, social distancing works and vaccinations work. We look forward to that time that these things will make the pandemic go away for good.”

Each school system has a special COVID link on their website, giving parents and community members information regarding recent numbers, quarantines and current protocols.

Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html for the latest from the CDC.

You can help, by monitoring symptoms of your children before sending them to school.

Prairie Maze At McCloud It happens only once every 17 years, so McCloud Nature Park in honors the cicada this year with the McCloud Prairie Maze!

Celebrate the 2021 cicadas with a trip through the cicada-themed prairie maze, now through October 31.. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring some water. Bring the nymphs, too, as this maze is appropriate for all ages!

Admission to McCloud Nature Park and the prairie maze is absolutely FREE, and both are open from dawn to dusk daily. To access the prairie maze, park in the Nature Center parking lot. Maps to the maze are available in the kiosk outside of the Nature Center, as well as in the kiosk at the entrance to the maze.

McCloud Nature Park is located at 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. _____________________________________________

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“I Hate Hamlet” at HCT

Hendricks Civic Theatre is excited to present their first performance in 18 months, “I Hate Hamlet.”

The plot involves Andrew Rally, a successful television actor who is struggling with the idea of playing his dream role of Hamlet. His virtuous girlfriend, who is always on the verge of a swoon, a psychic real estate agent who finds him the perfect New York apartment, his agent who has her own secret, his Hollywood director with the next big deal, and the ghost of John Barrymore!

The zany cast of characters who try to “assist” Andrew in this endeavor include: David Johnson (Andrew Rally); Karen Temple (Lillian Troy); Jeff Fuller (Gary Peter Lefkowitz); Amy Carroll (Felicia Dantine); Alaine Sims (Dierdre McDavey); Tony Record (John Barrymore).

Don’t miss “I Hate Hamlet” at Hendricks Civic Theatre’s Longstreet Playhouse. A comedy that is much more fun than Shakespeare ever dared to be!!

Performance dates are October 14, 15, 16, 17 & October 21, 22, 23, 24. Tickets will only be sold online for this show and Covid policies will apply. Please visit www.hendrickscivic.com to reserve your seat as soon as possible! ______________________________________________

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For the Hendricks County Community Foundation, our goal is simple: We want to make Hendricks County a better place. A better place to live, work and play. To raise a family. To feel welcome and comfortable. To attend school. To be with friends. To grow.

Our Board, staff and volunteers work hard all year to realize those goals. We do this by funding the important work that many other nonprofits in our community are doing. That funding is accomplished through our grantmaking – and this year to date those grants total over $1.7 million! The grants are made possible by the generous people who’ve partnered with us to realize the charitable goal of making our community better. It’s a win-win-win!

The work we do comes at a cost. Did you know HCCF needs to raise approximately 40% of our annual operating budget from the community every year to make that work possible? We must ask individuals and businesses in our county to invest in our daily work – partnering with donors, making important grants and scholarship awards to address immediate needs, and leading in our community.

We’ve shared how proud we are to be celebrating 25 years of service to Hendricks County in 2021. Won’t you support us? To put it simply: HCCF cannot continue to address the greatest needs and continue our success as a leader in our community without your financial support.

We see our home as a vibrant, giving community, and we’re on a quest to make our great community even better – today and tomorrow. We need your help to realize that goal and expand our work in Hendricks County.

Please give today! ______________________________________________

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Indiana Lyons Are Back on the Hardwood

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Walking the Halls of School Days Memories

A hand-drawn map on the wall behind bookshelves stored in the basekent. __________________________________________________

By Kathy Pingel Brelage

Danville’s Dillon Ware (#4) was back for his second season with the Lyons, sporting a new, shorter haircut.

Hendricks County’s ABA Indiana Lyons were back on the court at “The Lyons Den” last Saturday in an exhibition game agains local First Responders. The game tied several times before the final score, Lyons 122, Responders, 117.

The next pre-season game will be Saturday, October 9, against the Gary Sun-Rays. Doors open at 4, game starts at 5 p.m., in Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne, Danville. Refreshments available for purchase, as are this season’s selection of Lyons apparel and accessories. ______________________________________________

North Salem open house for the two-story building set to be demolished in the coming weeks.

This is where I spent my elementary school years. It’s amazing the things you can remember when you really think about it.

My 1st grade year, they remodeled the building, so we were shoved in a trailer outside of the building. I got in trouble that year. Blame my mom. She missed me being at home, so she pulled me out of school to spend the day with her in the Eagles Nest at the Hyatt Regency. The next day I blabbed and told my teacher all about it. As punishment, I had to stand in the corner. Thanks, mom.

In 2nd grade I got glasses. I also, memorably, puked in my brand new math workbook...not to mention, all over the new school carpet. I guess Miss Teacher should have believed me when I said I was sick.

In 3rd grade I purposely stayed inside from recess to start my own cootie business out of paper dots. (You know, the remnants left over from a hole punch) I made pouches out of Kleenex and filled them with the dots. Thousands of them...my hand hurt so bad, but it was a booming, lowcost, business. Pouches cost anywhere from .05 cents to a whopping .20 cents. Three straight days of punching holes, until the dreaded day when my business was prematurely shut down. I guess the teachers didn’t appreciate everyone putting “cooties” in each other’s hair and all over the floor.

No fun.

An American flag resting on a blackboard. __________________________________________________

Lyons players made use of the bench during breaks but new head coach Jamarr Kegler kept his view upstanding. ______________________________________________

The half-time fan scrimmage featured some new, fearless players in all sizes. ______________________________________________

2020 DCHS graduate Dillon Ware (#4) put some time in with his fans during the half-time break. Dillon is a real role model for the fans to look up to. ______________________________________________

4th grade year was again in temporary classrooms, this time in the basement. Our teacher painted a map of the US on the wall to try and make it feel more like a classroom. It was great and was probably my favorite year there. This was also the year I made my acting debut in the school play. I was the front end of Mildred the Dancing Mule (hey, at least it was the front end). It was the year my Brother shocked me by picking me for his team at field day. He then proceeded to put me in all of the awful events no one else wanted to do. Thanks, Rick.

5th grade I remember a certain someone kept farting in class, and it smelled so gross.

6th grade I was runner up in the school science fair. I compared the differences between various insulation. The best insulator being Asbestos. If I become ill, we all know why.

6th grade year we performed on stage to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. I continued my acting career as a Zombie.

You would have thought we really were Michael himself.

The students were screaming like little girls (probably, because they were) Alas, we didn’t win. They said we caused too much screaming amongst the student body. How exactly was that our fault? Again, No fun.

I fought a bully on the playground. I guess my Wonder Woman wrist bands, made from wet, restroom, brown paper towels made me feel extra powerful that day.

Occasionally, my dad would make a Spam sandwich for me to take in my metal lunchbox. It was a welcome thing in lieu of the school lunch.

Mom started the school tradition of decorating pumpkins at Halloween...where, surprise, we won it a lot, my favorite being Cinderella’s Carriage.

We dressed like Pilgrims and Indians at Thanksgiving, sang songs at Christmas time, and stood, as a student body, on the steps of the school to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was a simpler time, and I’m sure I learned all kinds educational things, but these, these are the memories I take with me of my younger days as a North Salem Blue Devil. _____________________________________________ Do you have any memories/photos of the old North Salem school? Send them to The Republican at P.O. Box 149, Danville, IN 46122, or send by email to betty@ TheRepublicanNewspaper.com.

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Take Time To Enjoy Hendricks County’s Fall Traditions

The corn maze at Beasley’s will feature Pokemon this year. ___________________________________________________

Celebrate fall with pumpkin picking, hayrides and family fun.

By Melissa Gibson ‘Tis the season to get your favorite pumpkin spice or apple cider beverage. Many have their own fall traditions ranging from apple picking, hayrides, bonfires and of course, pumpkin picking.

: Enjoy a variety of goodies from the market at Beasley’s, from apple cider slushies to this year’s new treat, apple cider donuts ___________________________________________________

Beasley’s Orchard Beasley’s Orchard is the cornerstone of fall festivities in Hendricks County, founded in 1946 and they’ve continued to grow, inviting generations of families out to the property at 2304 E. Main Street in Danville.

Fall activities include an eight-acre corn maze, this year, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokémon, four apple cannons and the kids play area, Barnyard Bonanza.

Guests can enjoy a hayride, pick their own pumpkins and visit the marketplace, offering homegrown produce, apple cider slushies, caramel apples and new this year – apple cider donuts.

Each fall weekend features a themed festival. You may have missed the Hometown Heroes Festival, featuring local first responders and military personnel, but can still catch the 35th annual Heartland Apple Festival, Oct. 9-10, Dog Daze at the Maze, Oct. 16-17 and Halloweekend, Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.

“We are open weekdays from 1-6 p.m. and are offering one general admission price for all activities this year,” said Jim Finley, Agritourism Manager. “Throughout the week, visitors can take a hayride, pick pumpkins and apples and enjoy the Barnyard Bonanza activities and then on the weekend, we add a little more entertainment.”

The Heartland Apple Festival will include live music, balloon magic, local craft vendors and a puppet show, in addition to the mainstay activities. There is a $5 parking fee during the Heartland Apple Festival.

Each fall weekend features a themed festival. You may have missed the Hometown Heroes Festival, featuring local first responders and military personnel, but can still catch the 35th annual Heartland Apple Festival, Oct. 9-10, Dog Daze at the Maze, Oct. 16-17 and Halloweekend, Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.

“We are open weekdays from 1-6 p.m. and are offering one general admission price for all activities this year,” said Jim Finley, Agritourism Manager. “Throughout the week, visitors can take a hayride, pick pumpkins and apples and enjoy the Barnyard Bonanza activities and then on the weekend, we add a little more entertainment.”

The Heartland Apple Festival will include live music, balloon magic, local craft vendors and a puppet show, in addition to the mainstay activities. There is a $5 parking fee during the Heartland Apple Festival.

“Dog Daze at the Maze is a fan favorite. We bring in 15 local animal shelters and rescue groups with adoptable dogs. A portion of the proceeds go back to those animal groups and every year we look forward to finding out how many dogs have found a home,” Finley said. “Visitors can bring their four-legged family members out for a hayride, walk through the maze and participate in a dog costume contest and pet talent show.”

Halloweekends include children costume contests and pumpkin carving contests for the entire family.

“It means the world to us that our local community has been supporting us for so long,” Finley said. “Calvin is the third-generation owner of Beasley’s and we can’t thank the members of the community enough for allowing us to continue the long-standing Hendricks County tradition for generations of families.”

For more information, visit https://www.beasleys-orchard.com.

A visit to the pumpkin patch at Nehemiah Ranch can be an adventure. ____________________________________________________

Nehemiah Ranch On Oct. 9 and 16, from 6-9 p.m., families are invited to join Jeff and Joy Leath’s fall harvest celebration, complete with a bonfire, smore’s, hotdogs and hayrides. The Christian, non-profit organization hopes to encourage family experiences and relationship building. U-pick pumpkins are free, though donations are accepted.

Nehemiah Ranch is located at 1420 N. County Road 600 E., Avon. Visit https://www.nehemiahranch.org for more information.

Hayrides will be offered every weekend and throughout Fall Break at Hogans. ____________________________________________________

Hogan’s Farms If you haven’t visited Hogan’s Farms, you’re missing out on another fall celebration. In 2011, owner, Zach Frazee began growing pumpkins for wholesale and offered a U pick option to visitors. By 2014, popularity grew to the point of offering hayrides and a corn maze.

“It wasn’t a part of my big plan,” Frazee said. “I grew up on the same road the pumpkin farm is on and graduated from Brownsburg High School in 2006. Throughout college, I operated at several farm market stands and began growing my own produce. We still have a small farm feel and want to continue to grow.”

Hogans Farms offers a petting zoo each weekend and invites families to bring their pets to join them. ____________________________________________________

Hogan’s Farms is a go-to for field trips, corporate outings and other large events throughout the week, but on weekends, guests flock to walk through their corn maze (this year, featuring the Colts), as well as the petting zoo

by Masters Petting Zoo. They are a ‘pet-friendly’ farm and invite families to bring their pets on a leash at any time.

Weekend hours begin the first weekend of Oct. from 10 am. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sat. and Sunday. They do offer hayrides throughout the Brownsburg Fall Break for students.

“I love how it’s a tradition for people. We have a lot of repeat customers and that’s a good feeling. Two years ago, we invited local vendors out for the farmers market on the weekends and it started small, but now we see 30 to 50 vendors each weekend,” Frazee said.

The Frazee’s hope to expand in the future. They currently operate 20 acres, but with additional land, plan to incorporate apple trees and even Christmas trees.

Hogan’s is located at 8900 E. County Road 1000 N., Brownsburg. For more information, visit https://brownsburgcornmaze.com.

There are several other locations surrounding Hendricks County that currently offer fall festivals and events. Visit Hendricks County (www.visithendrickscounty.com) maintains a year-round listing of events for residents ans well as visitors.

Make your fall family fun special by getting outdoors, enjoying the smells and tastes of fall as well as time together.

Raising Pumpkins For Profit

The following account was written by the late Wayne Kivett of Coatesville in 2003.

It recalls an old farming practice of growing corn and pumpkins together. Not just for pies and jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins were were also raised for livestock feed. And with numerous canning factories operating during the 1940’s, it was also a cash crop for many farmers.

“In the fall of 1942, Christina and I moved to Frank and Beatrice Rhoades farm north and west of Amo. As Frank and I discussed the crop program, I casually mentioned that it might be fun to plant pumpkin seed along with the corn. 0I had done this before and it had been successful in providing some extra food for the cattle. Frank thought if I wanted to try it maybe there would be pumpkin for pies at the Coffee Cup he owned in Danville.

Obtaining the seed was another item. Ladoga cannery did not have the seed but would buy the pumpkins if I raised a crop. Martinsville cannery had the seed but they didn't buy pumpkins because of shortage of help. My brother-in-law worked at a hardware in Martinsville and he picked up the two bushel of seed when it arrived at the cannery office.

Near the last of September I called Mr. Aebby, the Ladoga Cannery superintendent and told him we had two fields with lots of pumpkins and I wanted to know if we were going to be able to send them to the cannery as planned. He informed me that they would begin receiving pumpkins the first week of October.

At that point the work really began. We walked ahead of the teams and rolled the pumpkins out of the bulks of the down rows to the adjacent bulks next to them. We then schucked the corn of the down row and placed it on the wagon. It was a slow, time-consuming effort, but it had to be done to save the corn and pumpkins in the down rows.

When we finished this task we were ready to begin the harvest of the pumpkins. None of us realized how large the stock pile was growing into, but it was huge, probably sixty feet long and six feet high in the center. We finally the got field done and contacted Mr. Aebby. He said bring them in as you can.

It was wartime and finding trucks with gas allowances was a problem. I called Walter Ramsey and he brought two trucks and Harold Mason sent his truck. Frank got Pleas Lilly to send two trucks and Charles Burch brought his tandem truck. We loaded the pumpkins and took them to Ladoga. When we got them unloaded the cannery said, "No More." Mr. Aebby told Frank he was not expecting a mountain of pumpkins. He called the Morgan Food cannery and they agreed to take five or six tandem loads at their cannery at Bargersville. After five loads the cannery people didn't want any more so that ended the pumpkin harvest. Frank hauled some splits for his cattle and Fred and Roy hauled two or three loads each for theirs. There was no way such a circus as this could ever have even been imagined and except by many acts of kindness it could never have been done.

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Amo Honors First Responders at Annual 9-11 Dinner

Rene Gay, Town Council Member, recognizing Town of Amo Police Officer in attendance.

Town of Coatesville Fire Department personnel in attendance. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Donna Watson, Town Council member, acknowledging Military & Veterans.

Town of Coatesville Police Department.

Cruise In at First Baptist Church of Clayton

The Town of Amo honored area first responders at the annual 9-11 Dinner.

Firefighters and police officers received certificates from the Town for their service to the community.

Town of Amo Fire Department personnel in attendance.

Lady Bruins Win Sagamore Conference

Tri-West Lady Bruins Soccer Team captured the 2021 Sagamore Conference. Coach Malicoat led the team to 7-0 in the Sagamore League. Congratulations Lady Bruins for a great season. Good luck to all Hendricks County Teams at sectionals next week.

Sagamore Conference is an eight-member IHSAA sanctioned athletic conference comprising 2A, 3A and 4A sized schools in Clinton, Boone, Hendricks, and Montgomery Counties. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Got an old/classic/special car or truck you like to show?

Join the First Baptist Church of Clayton's Cruise-In on Friday, October 15, 2021, weather permitting at 6:00 PM! No registration or reservation needed. Cars are parked around the Baptist church building in Clayton at 4797 Iowa Street, 46118. This will be the church's last Cruise-in for this year.

Don't have a car to show? Join us for the fellowship and to admire the cool vehicles! Chef Fisher and his crew will be serving burgers and dogs.

The Hendricks County ______________________________________________ Garden Club is pleased to participate in the National Garden Clubs’ 2021 Youth Poetry Contest! We encourage youth in grades K-9 to submit an original poem relating to this year’s theme: Sing with the Songbirds — Exploring the Glory of Nature. Poems may be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquains, diamond poems, limerick, or haiku.

The submission deadline is November 12, 2021.

One winner per grade will be selected and poems and poets (identified by first name and last name initial only) will have their poems printed in the HCGC’s youth poetry electronic booklet, available online free and downloadable.

Winners will be featured on the Facebook page of the HCGC (Facebook.com/ HendricksCountyGardenClub). HCGC winners will be submitted to the state contest. State winners will be entered into the national contest.

For more information and all contest rules, visit: https://bit.ly/HCGC_ Youth_Poetry __________

Garden Club Youth Poetry Contest

Help Stock Blessings Box at Fairgrounds

We have hungry people in Hendricks County and the Purdue Extension Service – Hendricks County has secured a Blessing Box to help others!

If you or your organization would like to help with stocking the Blessing Box at the Hendricks County Fairgrouds, please go to the following link and sign up for some non-perishable food items or personal care items. These items do not seem to stay very long in the Blessing Box and we would like to help aid the people of Hendricks County. The link to help the Blessing Box at the Hendricks County Fair Grounds: https://bit.ly/ BlessingBox2021. ___________

Coloring Club at GOTS

Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington St, Danville, hosts Coloring Club the first Wednesday of the month, 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.

Improve Your Mood Support Group

Improve Your Mood Support Group meetings every Tuesday from 1 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.

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 InHome Services and the generous donations of individuals, businesses and community organizations. Service is provided without regard to sex, race, color, religion, disability, or national origin. _____________________________________________

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Locker Room Sporting Goods It’s harvest time in Hendricks County. Give the farmers room when needed and if you have to go around them, make sure you have room! That 2 minutes you think you might save is not worth someone’s life, including your own! Be Safe! _____ Seize the Night Designs will be closed for Covered Bridge from October 7-18th. Come check out all the festival exclusive boutique items! Make sure to bring cash and directions (most credit card machines don’t work out there - no cell service!) I’m set up on the lawn of the 1878 House in Bridgeton (across from the food court near the mill) every day from 9-5! ______

Dr. Paul Leondis treated Daisy as Karen Hardman held the cautious beagle.

Most small towns have a “Doc” - someone who’s tended to several generations of townsfolk. Danville’s “Doc” was such a character, but he tended to the four-legged community.

A student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Leondis came to Danville in 1955 as a intern for Doctors Keller and Sudoff, whose practice included offices in Danville and Stilesville. He made $50 a week. Leondis and his wife, Mary, rented an apartment for $90 a month. At the end of the summer, he had saved $250.

Smokey Fireside Creations is bringing back their Fall online art classes!

Interested in watercolors, mixed media, acrylics, or art journaling? Sign up for classes today! All classes will be hosted via Zoom.

More information can be found on our website at: http://www.smokeyfiresidecreations.com _____

The following year, Dr. Sudhoff left and Dr. Keller decided to take the Stilesville office, leaving the Danville practice to Dr. Leondis. Knowing he would need more money to establish his own office, he went to a local bank to ask for a loan.

“I sat at a big table with seven bankers,” he recalled.

“They turned down the loan.”

Walking back to his office, he met Dr. Keller, who suggested he go talk to Fred Shelton at the State Bank. “I walked in the door, and Fred walked over and said, ‘Hi, Paul. What can I do for you?’ I told him I needed $750 to start my business,” Dr. Leondis remembered. He said Shelton arranged the loan while they stood in the doorway.

The She Shed - NEW Leondis never forgot that day. It marked the beginning HOURS: Now open of his relationship with the people of Danville. “It was a Wednesday - Saturday. beautiful, lovely little town,” he declared, “the people were Come see all the great new so friendly, wonderful people to come and live among.” fall arrivals! _____ The Leondis family moved from the house on S. Jefferson St., then to a large home at the corner of Washing Speakeasy Books and ton and Columbia in 1964. They raised a family of seven More Now open Wedneschildren, one boy and six girls. With seven children, the day - Saturday.

Leondis home had its share.

NEW HALLOWEEN BOOK SECTION! _____

Ruff House Adventures will soon be offering full grooming services, along with boarding and board and train packages to expand our training options. Call us at 317-8500835 or make a reservation on our app: https://ruffhouseadventures.gingrapp. com/customer Please check out our partnership with Pet Wants food. The food is fresh, nutritious and delicious, and we provide free delivery.

Www.petwants.com/indywest _____ Forget-Me-Nots Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop American Made and Handcrafted. I know, Shop Us! Original handcrafted and locally made just for you. _____ Gallery On The Square Did you know that we have great gifts and home decor at great prices by our local artists? You can even get your greeting cards from us!

“Mrs. Keller called us to come out to her house and get a kitten,” he said. “That kitten ended up have eight kittens.

I told the kids they would have to give the kittens new homes. When I got home that evening, the children were crying, ‘Daddy wants to give kitty’s children away!’ We kept all the kittens.”

Dr. Leondis quit his large animal practice about 1977.

“I used to enjoy going to the farms,” he said. “The families were so friendly, they’d offer you coffee and pie.”

The little concrete block clinic on North Washington street was enlarged soon after he started his own practice.

“We expanded the front,” he explained, “and added the kennels.”

A parade of animals visited the building over the years.

Leondis recalled a man who brought in an injured fawn.

“One time Ezra Eads brought one of his ponies clip-clopping in to have its eye worked on,” he remembered.

Most days Doc Leondis could be seen walking the few blocks from his home to the office. “I’m like an old mule,” he once said. “If they put up a wall, I’d probably just stand there waiting for it to go away.”

Doc retired in 2013. His last day at the office was March 30. Within a few minutes of his arrival, patients and owners sat in the small waiting room their turn. They came for shots, to pick up medicine, and some came to say “Thanks, Doc!” one more time.

Studies report the average length of a veterinarian’s career is 24 years. Doc Leondis doubled that.

“It’s good to work,” Leondis said in an inteview for The Republican in 2006. “This is a wonderful place to raise a family. That’s all anybody really does..”

Paul Leondis, D.V.M., passed away September 17, 2021, at the age of 93, a respected member of the community that had been so good to him.

New Corner Taking Shape

Then new building at the northwest corner of Main and Jefferson is quickly taking shape. It will house Fast Track Phylical Therapy, with additional retail and rental space available.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Tri Kappa Poinsettia Sale

Brighten the coming holidays with poinsettias from the Alpha Associate Chapter of Danville Tri Kappa. Sales are underway with this year’s ordering deadline Friday, Oct. 22.

All poinsettia sales are in advance and support local philanthropy.

Poinsettias are available in two sizes and in an array of colors: 6.5-inch pots (with 7 or more blooms) are available in red, white, pink, marble, ice crystals (new color), and shimmer surprise; and 8-inch pots (with 15 or more blooms) are available in red, white, pink, marble and shimmer surprise. Prices are $9 for 6.5-inch pots and $16 for 8-inch pots.

These extra nice poinsettias, grown by Heartland Growers, can be ordered from any Alpha Associate Chapter member. Or call Brenda Koch at 317-679-6772 or Jaci Gibbs at 317-341-4413. Order deadline is October 22.

Poinsettias will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Phi Delta Kappa house (802 Phi Delta Kappa Dr., Danville) – just in time for a Thanksgiving thankyou gift or holiday decorations for churches, businesses or your own home.

The Alpha Associate Chapter of Danville Tri Kappa greatly appreciates the community’s support for its annual fundraising project. ______________________________________________

Letters To The Editor [The following letter was sent to the Danville Plan Commission by Gregory W. Black, on behalf of two property owners in the project area, in regard to approval of the petition of DR Horton for approval of Miles Farm, Residential Subdivision at property commonly known as Northwest corner of the intersection of US 36 and Mackey Road. ] Approval should be postponed a decade or more to permit the bypass study & bypass construction to be completed. Otherwise Danville traffic will ensnare us into economic oblivion & physical danger. (Please note the plan says a Bypass Corridor Feasibility Study is a state prerequisite to any bypass built by The Indiana Department of Transportation.)

Our approximate 2015 comprehensive plan urges that the study precede further subdivision approval. In recommending a study as to whether to build a bypass, for all its dithering the plan urges the study be done posthaste. To my knowledge the study has yet to begin.

A chief purpose of the study is to detect whether the burgeoning traffic on 36 is intended predominately to terminate beyond or within Danville. If within, the study speculates, congestion may be alleviated by building “connector” roads using local roads other than U.S. 36 to provide escape routes for the offending local traffic. If without, a bypass is suggested though the study equivocates even on that point. (The study says a bypass may go too far south, letting passers by view the landfill so often they get a negative view of us. If north the bypass will be so far away drivers may simply avoid it, figuring a slow ride on 36 is better than a long ride up north.)

A) Either way something must be done. When nothing changes nothing changes. The plan says a bypass study will require 5-8 years to fund & plan before beginning. So we are at least seven years away from knowing more than we know now. All the while seeing more traffic & reading about Council permitting more subdivisions swelling our population.

B) Respectfully, a bypass obviously is essential. All you must do to grasp the traffic besieging us primarily is transient- entering from out of town to leave town on the other side - is stand alongside 36 west of Clear Creek in the morning & watch cars come from the west.

C) “Connector roads” won’t work but let us assume those will. Then, please build those before permitting Miles Farms so we are not inundated with traffic! Common sense.

Please deny the petition.

Sincerely, Gregory W. Black ______________________________________________

Genealogy Nuts To Meet

The next Genealogy Nuts meeting is Monday, October 11, at 1 p.m.

Our guest speaker is Vicki Casteel, Director of Patron and Outreach at the Indiana State Archives and Record Administration.

Casteel will give us an overview of the Indiana State Archives collections.

Learn about collections genealogists love, as well as collections one might not think of as family history treasures. The discussion will include the newly updated Digital Index, and how to access records, particularly during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Vicki Casteel has been an archivist with the Indiana State Archives since 1997. She holds a Masters in Archives and Records Administration from San Jose State University School of Information.

Casteel is the Director of Patron and Outreach Services and manages the many database projects that become part of the Indiana Digital Index (formerly known as the Digital Archives.) Areas of research interests include the Dillinger Gang, Camp Morton Civil War Prison, Eugenics, and Native American Land and Court Records. She is also a genealogist and DNA enthusiast.

Currently, the Genealogy Nuts are holding hybrid meetings – both in person and virtual. If you wish to join us in person, registration is required as the program is limited to 12. Sign up on the DPL website at www.dplindiana.org. Go to the DPL events calendar link and click on Genealogy Nuts - In Person. Currently, we are allowing 30 people to join us in person.

Those wishing to attend via Zoom, please visit the DPL events calendar and click on Genealogy Nuts – Zoom. The link to Zoom invitation is on the events calendar.

The Indiana Room sends out programming news and other genealogy and history information through their email list If you would like to be added to our email list, please contact Cindy at crutledge@dplindiana.org or call the Indiana Room at 317.745.2604. ___________

Thank You

I would like to thank all my friends and family for helping celebrate my 80th birthday. I received 98 cards in the mail!

Maria Kiger

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Sectional Loss, But Successful Season for DCHS Girls’ Golf

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DCMS Girls Take Honors At Sagamore Tourament

By Olivia O’neal The Danville Girls Varsity Golf Team had an unfortunate loss at their sectionals tournament on September 17.

Despite not securing a victory, Keira Rogers described the atmosphere as “a great experience.”

Going up against Brownsburg, Monrovia, Tri-West, Plainfield, Zionsville, Decatur Central, Avon, Cascade, and Mooresville was difficult, but their improvements and strong team relationship made the season unforgettable.

Playing varsity the entire season, practicing her swing, and achieving her new personal best for 18 holes at sectionals were some of Keira’s achievements.

She explained it was her coach and dad who “made everything worth it” and pushed her through a “mentally draining game.”

Getting rained on at a scramble is one of her best memories. “It was funny to have to run across the whole golf course while it rained and thundered on us,” she recalled.

For Hayala Oliver, golf was a new game, which meant a season of learning and growth. She attributes hard work, a great team, and an “amazing and caring coach” helping her reach second on the team.

“The team this year was incredibly supportive. Our coach, Kelly DiBenedetto, put so much effort into helping us improve.” When it came to getting along with the team, it “wasn’t a big struggle” in Hayala’s opinion.

Even the rides to and from matches made special memories. “On our way back... we would all sing ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ and stop by the Dairy Bar or go somewhere else to eat.”

Hayala and Keira both agree that going against tough teams like Western Boone and Lebanon contributed to learning and growing in their game and regardless of losing sectionals, the challenging season was still a success.

In Keira Rogers’ mind, “Even though we may not have won as many matches as we had hoped to, the wins that we did have were great.”

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Congratulations to the eighth grade Lady Warrior volleyball team (pictured above) for winning the Sagamore Conference Tournament. This group of girls only lost one match the last two years.

The Danville Community Middle School Lady Warriors cross country team (at right) took home the title of Sagamore Conference Champions.

The Sagamore Conference is an eight-member IHSAA sanctioned athletic conference comprising 2A, 3A and 4A sized schools in Clinton, Boone, Hendricks, and Montgomery Counties.

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Boots & Bling – Homecoming 2021

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Danville Football Visits Frankfort

By David Winters What makes a community great is not the buildings or homes. Community is not defined by the parks or even schools within it.

What makes a communi Danville on offense vs. Frankfort. ty great is when its people come together for a com The Danville Warriors traveled north last Friday, riding their four-game winning streak mon cause and stop at nothinto Frankfort to take on the 2-3 Hot Dogs. This would be the last warm up before taking ing to accomplish a goal. on a very tough Western Boone team on October 8.

This was certainly on Quarterback Kale Payne wasted no time getting the visiting Warriors on the board and display over the past sevsetting the stage for what would come for the rest of the game, when he connected with eral weeks when Danville BJ Wuest for 29 yards and the touchdown. Danville led 7-0 after Caleb Harvey added the parents, business leaders extra point. and community leaders The Warrior defense would make an early statement when Senior Cayden Manning, stepped up to fill the homewho transferred from Avon a year ago, intercepted the Hot Dog quarterback pass. Payne coming gap that was creatwould have a relatively short field to start Danville’s second possession and eventually ed when administrators at tossed a 9-yard pass to Tyler Dostin in the end zone. Before all the fans were settled, the Danville Community High Warriors found themselves up by two scores early, 14-0.

School cancelled the 2021 After another defensive stop by Danville, the rushing game would get on the board Homecoming Dance. The when Andrew Poppa ran it in, giving the Warriors a 21-0 first quarter lead. hard work culminated last Danville dominated this game early both offensively and defensively. Frankfurt would Saturday when the Boots eventually get on the board scoring two touchdowns and converting two-point conver- & Bling dance was held at sions on each to make the final score respectable. The Warriors won this game going the Hendricks County 4-H away, 41-16.

Fairgrounds and by all accounts, it was a huge success.

Payne finished 22-34 with 250 yards and 3 touchdowns. Matthew McGovern had a When the decision was made in early September to cancel the traditional homecoming great rushing night carrying the ball 19 times for 187 yards and a touchdown. dance, several parents began devising a plan to avoid yet another cancelled event for our Next up for the Warriors is a home game against Western Boone on October 8 at 7pm. high school students. Led by Leann Smith, this group of parents began calling local ven______________________________________________________________________ ues and put out a call for support, financial and otherwise, so that they could make this idea a reality.

The call to the community was emphatically answered.

Birthday parties, new Not only was the space at the fairgrounds donated, the group was able to raise more babies, anniversaries, visits than $2,400 in cash donations to help offset the cost of the evening. One parent contacted from long-lost cousins Smith inquiring about the price of the DJ and promptly took care of the cost. Security, -- these are the items that photography service, snacks and deserts were all provided at little-to-no cost to the stumake up the kind of news dents and organizers.

VOLLEYBALL you only find in the pages Walking into the facility, you could feel the excitement in the room, which was perfectly decorated for the occasion. Just minutes after the start of the dance, the floor was Hendricks County Tourney of The Republican.

The seventh grade Warrior volleyball team defeated If you have a local packed with students who were already dancing, laughing and clearly having a good time.

Cascade in the first round of the Hendricks County Tour- news item you’d like to More than 400 students would attend, another testament to the success of the organizer’s ney 25-14 and 25-14. The seventh grade lost in the semi contribute, you can call us efforts to get the word out and garner interest in the alternative to the coveted high school event. finals of the Hendricks County Tourney 23-25 and 15-25. at 317-745-2777, The eighth grade Warrior volleyball team defeated Cas- send by fax to 317-647- One of the core parents who helped in this effort was Angie Payne and she understood the significance of everyone coming together. “I’m so thankful to be a part of the moms cade in the first round of the Hendricks County Tourney 4341, 25-13 and 25-15. The eighth grade Warrior volleyball e-mail to therepublican@ and dads that put this together for our kids when hearing their homecoming was going to be cancelled,” said Payne in a Sunday morning Facebook post. team suffered its first defeat in two years in the semi-final sbcglobal.net round of the Hendricks County Tourney to Avon South 24- or drop by the office at Jacks Pizza donated pizza to the volunteers and provided 300 individual sized bags of 25 after trailing 14-24 and 23-25.

6 East Main in Danville. chips for the students. The Danville Kiwanis Club provided their slushy machine, includDCMS vs. Southmont Our deadline for submitting ing all of required ingredients. One mother was tasked with making sure desserts were The seventh grade Lady Warrior volleyball team closed news items is noon on provided and was able to arrange for more than 400 deserts for the event. out the season with a win over Southmont 25-6 and 25-15. Monday for Thursday’s Smith was in awe of how quickly and efficiently the community came together to make this night happen. “I have never been more-proud to be a resident of Danville, In The eighth grade Lady Warrior volleyball team defeat- edition. diana as I was (Saturday) night.” ed Southmont 25-13 and 25-6 to close out a remarkable ___________ We truly do live in place where we can spend a day, or a lifetime. feat of only one loss during their two years.

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Return of the Scarecrows

A sure sign of autum was seen last Saturday when the Downtown Danville Partnership’s Scarecrow Contest brought out the creativitiy (and cornstalks) for a monthlong display of the scary, the funny, and the artitistic talents of local residents and businesses.

Judging will take place during Scares on the Square, Friday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes a costume parade, Danville Community Foundation Fun Run and 5K, and a golf cart parade.. Live entertainment by Black Jack Davey & the Rhythm Kings from 7- 9 p.m. + beer garden by Central Normal Tap Food trucks, scary short films at the Royal, spooky stories at the Library on the half-hour, and lots more activities for kids!

For more information, visit discoverdowntowndanville.org. ______________________________________________

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(M o r e O b i t u a r i e s GERALD RAY STEPHENS “JERRY”, 72, of Danville, IN, passed away at IU/Methodist hospital on September 10, 2021.

Jerry was the youngest of 3 children born to the late James and Bonnie (Davis) Stephens on July 21, 1949 in Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital.

Jerry grew up near downtown Indianapolis. He lived with his family in the Fountain Square area. They lived in a house on the corner of Senate and Wilkins that is no longer there due to it being taken down when the highway came through.

As a kid, times were so different back then and so often after supper Jerry’s dad would often send him out in the dark to Williams Market to get milk. Jerry just knew that his nemesis Frankenstein was out there.

The Friday 11 o’clock siren meant cheeseburgers and a Pepsi.

He would go home for lunch from school and that is what his mom had waiting for him. Even in his older years when the siren went off at 11, he would say “cheeseburgers!”

Jerry didn’t start school until 1st grade because his mom didn’t drive and there was no transportation to school in kindergarten for him. He always felt behind in 1st grade but of course caught up.

He attended School 39 Indianapolis grade school. Jerry thought he was so cool as he was picked to be one of the “traffic boys” and even was made Captain! This job allowed him certain privileges…one time Mr. Locker called all the traffic boys to his room for a “meeting” which turned out to really be an excuse to watch the World Series baseball game on a little tv in Mr. Locker’s room in the basement of the school. This just reinforced Jerry’s love of baseball!

Jerry loved sports and could still tell you statistics of baseball players from his childhood. In his youth, he would write out all the information on a big piece of cardboard and memorize it all.

Jerry attended Franklin Central High School and graduated in 1967. He then went on to get his college education at David Lipscomb College in Nashville TN graduating in 1971.

Jerry earned 4 teaching licenses: Science, history, math and English with the last two being his primary teaching experiences.

Later on, he went back to school to get his masters degree.

Teaching was his passion, whether it was at church or at school. He was always comfortable in front of a group of students or adults. He loved to talk and he loved to tell stories. Everyone loved to hear his stories. He was a natural born teacher.

He began his teaching career in Franklin Township in 1971 at Acton, IN. He taught 5th and 6th grade for 5 years. He taught math to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for 3 years. While he was teaching in Acton, the yearly test scores went up so much that the superintendent came to find out what Jerry was doing to help the kids improve their scores. He told him, “just the basics over & over again until they get it.”

Jerry taught at Indianapolis Christian for 2 years.

He began teaching in Wayne Township in 1986.

Taught at Ben Davis Junior High School in the Alternative to Expulsion Classroom for 5 years.

In 1991, Jerry moved to the position of Department Chair of the alternative school based at Jameson Camp.

In 1995, he moved to South Wayne Junior High where he taught English.

He became the became the English Department Chair in 1996.

Jerry retired in May of 2007.

During his teaching career, Jerry was a cross country coach and a football coach. He was a beloved mentor to several new teachers.

Jerry’s love of books, nurtured by his sister Linda, influenced him to be an English teacher. Linda introduced her younger

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brother to the magic of the library. One of his favorite books was To Kill A Mockingbird. He was always taking up for the misunderstood and standing up for what was right.

Jerry honored God in all he did, whether it was teaching school, teaching a Bible class, or handing out frozen treats to the neighborhood kids.

Jerry was one of the sweetest, kindest souls on this earth. He loved to give to others and gave with a glad and generous heart.

He loved sitting on the front porch swing visiting with friends or chatting with people passing by.

The kindness and joy he brought to others will not be forgotten. He had a very humble spirit.

Jerry’s love language was feeding people. The grandkids, their friends, and neighbor kids fondly remember his famous Sponge Bob eggs! They all said he made the best chocolate milk and the very best chocolate malts!

He was the funniest guy ever. He made us all laugh and he wasn’t afraid to look silly doing it. When one of his granddaughters asked him why he was so silly he responded, “ it’s so you’ll remember me when I’m gone.”

Jerry was a faithful member of the Heartland Church of Christ, Greenwood IN. He loved Sundays because that meant it was time to go to church and worship God and fellowship with other Christians. Jerry taught many Bible classes; middle school, high school, and adults.

In October 2018, Jerry had open heart surgery at Methodist Hospital, giving him 3 more years with family and friends.

“The heart that serves and loves and clings, Hears everywhere the rush of angel wings.” (unknown) Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bonnie (Davis) Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his older sister Linda and an older brother who died in infancy.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Debbie (Montgomery) Stephens; daughter Stacy Hubner, step children (he hated that term as he considered them all his kids) Laura (Anthony) Bell; Beth (Jon) Mitchell; Jeremy (Kinsey) West.

He leaves behind his beloved 8 grandchildren. Caden Hubner; Cassidy Hubner; Kaylee Bell; Easton Bell; Katie Mitchell; Ashlynn Mitchell; Nathan West; and Calan West.

A special thanks to our son in-law Jon Hubner for checking on Jerry every day at the hospital.

Arrangements handled by Singleton Mortuary, Indianapolis, IN. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Heartland Church of Christ, 1693 W Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142. ___________________________________________________ CYNTHIA JANE KEARNS, 65, of Brownsburg, passed away September 23, 2021.

She was born November 25, 1955 in Indianapolis the daughter of Roy G. and Margaret G. (King) Kearns.

Cynthia was a typesetter for Pictorial Publishing Company.

She is survived by a son, Shane McPheron, sister, Linda L. Taylor, and brother, Al (Sherry) Kearns.

A funeral service took place Monday October 4, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel. Burial was in Roachdale Cemetery. ________________________

JONATHAN C. FOBES, 33, Brownsburg, passed away September 27, 2021.

Jonathan was a warehouse worker and a member of the Catholic Church. A loving son, father and brother, he was survived by his mother, Cheryl Johnson (Susan Scheier); father, Jeff Fobes; his children whom he greatly adored, Peyton, Baylee, Alanna, Jazzlyn and Abigale; siste,r Katlyn Johnson.

He was preceded in death by a brother Steve Fobes.

Memorial services will be held a later date. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________

LESLIE S. LANDREY JR., loving husband, father, grandpa and uncle, 91, passed away October 1, 2021.

He was a Tool and Die Maker for Allison Transmissions. He was a proud Veteran of the US Navy. Les was an avid fisherman. He was also a member of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge.

Les was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Landrey and great-grandchild, Dominick Landrey-Boutureira.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Billingsly Landrey; children, Lesa Jo Landrey and Robert A. (Benita) Landrey; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Services were Wednesday October 6, at Conkle Funeral Home Avon. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery-Coatesville. Online condolences may be shared at www.conklefuneralhome.com. ________________________ JERRY RAY GRACE, 78, Pittsboro, passed away October 2, 2021.

He retired from General Motors as a supervisor in 1992 after 30 years of service. Jerry loved racing motorcycles and classic cars. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Brownsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Ida Belle Grace, brother Charles Grace and sister Mary Small.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Sandra Grace; children Stacy (Tom) O’Leary and Todd (Michele) Grace; grandchildren Alli O’Leary, Tyler Grace, Cameron Grace and Brady Grace. Contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 S. Green St., Brownsburg, IN 46112.

Funeral services and interment will be private. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________

WILLA DEAN (Parker) YEAGER passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 at Avon Health and Rehabilitation of Avon.

Willa Dean ,the daughter of Roy and Doris (Kelly) Parker ,was born on June 10, 1936 in Greencastle.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Durbin L. Yeager, son Christopher F. Yeager, and twin brother Dr. Willis G. Parker.

Willa Dean is survived by a son Alan M. Yeager (Abby), and grandsons Logan C. and Adam D. Yeager; sisters-in law, Sharon (Bob) Benge,, Bette Yeager,, Marica Walker, Linda Parker, brother-in-law, Lenny Overton, and several nieces and nephews.

Willa Dean was a member of the Coatesville Christian Church and attended New Maysville Community Church. Willa Dean started playing the piano when she was very young and continued to play not only the piano but also the organ as an active member of her church and for many occasions for family and friends throughout her life.

Not only assisting her husband Durbin with the running of their business Yeager Petroleum Co., she was an excellent homemaker, always preparing food to take to family, friends and neighbors, who were sick or grieving.

Calling will be held on Friday from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville with services at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the Coatesville Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Doris K. Parker Childrens Music Fund, Hendricks County Community Foundation, 6319 E. US 36, Suite 211, Avon, IN 46123. www.bousleyfuneralhome.com _______________________

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.

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

AVON CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 7236 E CR 100 S,, Avon, IN 46123 317-839-6231 www.avonchristian.org Sunday Worship - 10:35 a.m.

CARTERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Fellowship 9 a.m.

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

AVON COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 2309 N CR 800E (Dan Jones Rd), Avon, IN 46123 317-272-6289 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Wed., 6 p.m.

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

AVON PARKSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 47 N CR 625 E, Avon 317-272-7902 www.avonparkside.com Sunday Worship - 10:15 am; Wed. night activities 7 pm

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

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

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

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

NORTH SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 West Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6501 Sunday Worship at 11:00 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 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8052 Hadley Street 765-386-7245 Church Services 10 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.

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

317-892-3245 www.pittsborochristian.org

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

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

HADLEY FRIENDS CHURCH 2100 S Co Rd 450 W Coatesville.

Worship at 10:30 a.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

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

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

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

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

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

BELLEVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5635 S. CR 200 E, Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 539-5258 www.bellevillechurch.net Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 5 p.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.

LIZTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 202 N. Church, Lizton, Ind. 317-994-5452 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.

BROWNSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Corner of Williams Dr. &Locust Dr., Brownsburg (317) 852-8013 Sunday Worship at 10:40 a.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.

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

Sunday Worship 9:30 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.

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.

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

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ROBERT “BOB” McLANE HIGGINS, 89, of Danville, passed away in the hospice facility at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on October 2, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville, will visitation from noon until time of service. Burial with full military honors will take place in Danville South Cemetery following the service. The wearing of masks is recommended, but optional.

Bob was born in Danville, “on the farm,” to the late Harvey Michael and Fannie Elsie (McLane) Higgins, Sr. He graduated from Danville High School, where he played varsity basketball, with the class of 1950.

Bob married Gloria C. (English) on April 18, 1953. He let his feelings be known that he loved God, country, family, and the land he walked and worked. Bob was a lifetime farmer, a member of Danville Christian Church, and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had a passion for basketball, and enjoyed attending and watching the Indiana Pacers. Bob also enjoyed playing croquet, playing the card game of Rook, as well as square dancing with Gloria and “the gang.”

Survivors, including his loving wife of 68 years, Gloria; children, Kevin E. (Denise L.) Higgins of Camby, Gary M. (Sunny K.) Higgins of Huntington Beach, Calif., Debra L. (Danny) Dillon of Danville, daughter-in-law, Mary L. Higgins of Phoenix, Ariz.; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by a son, Randall A. Higgins, two brothers and one sister.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and/or one’s favorite charity. ________________________ DONNA J. HANSHEW, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 29, 2021.

She was born on February 24, 1946 in Roanoke, Va., to the late Harold and Thelma Pauley.

Donna was the owner of Donna Hanshew Realty for over 10 years. She drove a school bus for 31 years with Decatur Township schools.

Donna loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Hanshew; brothers, Steve and Andy Pauley; sister, Marsha Eland; grandchildren, Natalia VanDam and Alyssa Brooks.

Funeral services were Wednesday, October 6, at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, Valarie VanDam, Jamie Ridge, Sean (Tracey) Ridge, Nikki (Scott) Phipps, Leann (Bob) Donaldson and Dennis (Brandee) Beikman; siblings, Linda Stanfill, Hal Pauley and Evelyn (Mike) Ray; 10 grandchildren; 4 grandchildren. ________________________

ALAN KEITH WARD, 28, of Mulberry, formerly of Danville, passed away at his home Friday afternoon, October 1, 2021.

Funeral services were Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Whitestone Christian Church, located 7 miles west of Danville on US Highway 36. A cremation followed the service.

Allen was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Danville Community High School with the class of 2014.

He had worked on the assembly line at Wabash National Trailer in Lafayette, Indiana.

Allen was a member of Whitestone Christian Church and the Crawfordsville, Indiana Order of Demolay.

Survivors include his mother, Ronda (Reed) and step-father, Byron “Dan” Prather of Danville; father, Gregory Allen and step-mother, Carla Ward of Huntington, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Jo Ellen Reed of Heritage Lake, paternal grandparents, Truman and Betty Ward of Greenwood; sisters, Jean (Jason) Allen, Carolyn Prather, all of Danville, Summer Ward of Kentucky; step-brother, Shane (Megan) Linder of Lebanon; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be given to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038; (212), development@afsp.org.

Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville entrusted with the arrangements. ________________________

MARY ALICE BOODT, 74, of Avon, passed away September 28, 2021.

She was born September 30, 1946 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Heflin.

Mary was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Boodt.

She is survived by a son, Joe Green and his wife Laura, a daughter, Amy Ruff and her husband Wilson, daughters, Misty Boodt and Deani Purvis, brother, Tom Helfin and sister, Kathy Franklin Thompson, grandchildren Austin Green and his wife Kaylee, Olivia Green, Casey Stewart, Carly Purvis, Ally Purvis, Mary Hannah Ruff, Ben Ruff, Will Ruff, Sam Ruff, great grandson, Mason Green.

Funeral service took place Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon Chapel. Burial was in West Ridge Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. ________________________

MICHAEL J. WERNKE, 74, of Avon, passed away September 28, 2021.

He was a millwright for Allison Transmission for 30 years, retiring in 2009.

Michael was a Veteran of the US Army. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #64, VFW Post #908 and Local Union #933.

Michael was an avid golfer, hunter and woodworker.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roland “Wink” Wernke and Maxine Cammack.

He is survived by his wife, Ivy Schauberger Wernke; brother, Rolland “Ron” (Linda) Wernke; step brother, Kenny Hobson, special nieces, Michelle Wernke and Veronica Reece.

Services were Saturday October 2, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway. Entombment was in West Ridge Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Donors Favorite Charity. ________________________

ELIJAH L. HOSTETLER, age 24, of Clayton, passed away on October 2, 2021 in his residence.

He was born in Danville, Ind. on December 20, 1996 to parents Dustin and Brande (Jones) Hostetler. He was a 2015 graduate of Cascade High School where he loved playing football and basketball.

Elijah assisted his dad running and operating their farm for several years prior to working at UPS for the past year.

He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to fish, hunt mushrooms, shoot guns and could spot a 4-leaf clover from a mile away.

He had a way of putting a smile on everyone’s face and making us all laugh. He found peace and solitude being around loved ones and watching sunsets. Elijah had a heart of gold and anyone who loved him holds him dearly in their heart.

Survivors to cherish Elijah’s memory are many.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Clayton Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. until services in the funeral home.

Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to www.SpringhillChristianCenter.com in honor of Elijah’s new life with Jesus. ________________________

JOHN R. TAYLOR, 73, of Danville, passed away October 2, 2021.

John was born on September 10, 1948 in Shelburn, Indiana to Nellie M. Graves Taylor and the late Clement Holt “Tig” Taylor. J ohn was a veteran of the Army and received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. He was a loan officer and Vice-President for several area banks for many years until his retirement.

He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Gamma Theta Chapter, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post #118, Kiwanis and the Optimist Club.

Survivors include his sons, John Taylor II (Beth) of Danville, Eric Taylor (Heidi) of Florida; mother Nellie M. Taylor of Shelburn; sister, Terry Dardeen (Marc) of Danville; 6 grandchildren, Rachael, Whitney, Jordan, Holt, Heidi, Damien and 3 great grandchildren, Isabelle, Autumn and Malachi.

John was an avid golfer, tennis player, basketball player, and runner, but most of all was a dedicated and loyal father and grandfather.

He leaves behind many close friends and associates.

No services will be held at this time. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. bakerfuneralservice.com ________________________ VIRGINIA MAXINE DALTON, 94, of Brownsburg, passed away at Brownsburg Meadows on September 28, 2021.

Virginia was born on February 9, 1927 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Thomas and Katie Shearer. She graduated in 1944 from Manuel High School in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald K. Dalton, in 2009, after a marriage of 62 years.

She is survived by her two sons, Larry (Pam) Dalton and Ron (Melanie Sams) Dalton, her five grandchildren, her seven great-grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews.

Virginia worked for Continental Optical and later for RCA for 26 years. Virginia was a member of the Pittsboro Study Club and Pittsboro Christian Church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home. A private graveside service was held for Virginia in Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, Indiana.

All are encouraged to share thoughts, prayers, and memories with her family on her memorial page found on the funeral home’s website, www. ericmdbellfuneralhome.com. ________________________

Thursday, October 7, 2021

NANCY JO (Watcher) HOWARD of Severna Park, Maryland, passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 80.

Nancy was the youngest daughter of Henry A. and Lorene C. (Weichel) Wachter, born in Berwyn, Illinois and raised in Glenview, Illinois.

Nancy left Glenview in 1959 and attended Butler University where she was a cheerleader and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education where she went on to teach first grade at Crooked Creek Elementary in Indianapolis.

Later in life, Nancy found great pleasure and honor teaching adults in private industry to complete their General Education Development certification.

Nancy married John M. Howard Jr. in 1965 and raised their three children: Carrie, Megan, and John, in Danville, Indiana.

While living in Danville, Nancy was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Catholic Church, teaching Sunday school and confirmation classes. Further, she participated in Tri Kappa (a philanthropic organization), volunteered her time with the Danville Summer Swim Team, and devoted many hours supporting her children in scouts, sports teams, and school events.

Nancy moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 2000 where she resided with her parents and sister, Kathryn (Kay) Kennedy for 16 years. While living in Eau Claire, she worked at Xcel Energy and enjoyed time with her great nieces and nephews.

Nancy is survived by her three children, Carrie Hatfield (Howard), Megan Allison (Howard), and John M. Howard III, as well as her sister Kay Kennedy. In addition, she is survived by her seven grandchildren: Daisy Hatfield, Grant Hatfield, Quinn Allison, Faith Allison, Connor Howard, Graham Howard, and Ian Howard. She is survived by 7 nieces and nephews as well as 18 great-nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express thanks to the many caregivers who helped Nancy and her family this past year at Assisted Living Well Compassionate Care in Maryland. The family would like to express gratitude to the nurses, social workers, and chaplain from Hospice at the Chesapeake.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Henry A. (2000) and Lorene C. (Weichel) Wachter in 2010.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe Street, Eau Claire, WI with Father James Kurzynski officiating. The mass will be live streamed at the following link: Saint Olaf Parish, Eau Claire, Wisconsin - YouTube. Please click the “Subscribe” button for access. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetary in Eau Claire. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation on Nancy’s behalf to the Department of Education at Butler University: https://www.butler.edu/gifts or call 317-940-9469. ___________________________________________________ ANN M. TOM, 72, of Plainfield, passed away September 27, 2021.

She was born November 29, 1948 to the late William and Charlotte (Ward) Dodds in Sullivan, Ind. She was an accounting clerk for Handleman Co., Indianapolis for 27 years retiring in 2008.

Ann is survived by her husband, Kenny Tom; a daughter, Amy K. (Tony) Ribera; a brother, Rodney (Sally) Dodds; and three grandchildren, Riley Ribera, Ryan Garver and Madison Garver.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Tom. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and follower of Christ. She loved spending time with her family whenever she could, especially with her grandchildren.

Ann was one of their biggest fans, rarely missing a ball game or school performance.

Her grandchildren loved and adored her.

Ann was a snowbird. She enjoyed vacationing in Florida with her husband during the winter months. In the spring and summer, she loved gardening, finding a good yard sale, and spending time with close friends.

Funeral services were Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. ________________________

JEFF UTSLER, 55, of Brownsburg, passed away Thursday, September 30 at IU Hospital West in Avon.

Jeff was born March 8, 1966 in Indianapolis.

Jeff LOVED CARS and anything to do with cars! He participated in drag races and owned Corvettes.

Survivors include his mother, Diana (Ellis- step father) Good of Indianapolis; father, Bob Utsler of Martinsville; wife, Kelly Utsler of Lebanon; girlfriend, Stacy Smith and her children, Evan and Ethan Smith of Brownsburg; and brothers, Christopher (Jennifer) Utsler of Martinsville and Gregory (Marilyn) Utsler of Indianapolis.

Family and friends will gather Friday, October 8 for visitation from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www. strawmyerdrury.com. ________________________

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SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847

Thursday, October 7, 2021

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Public Notices

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Avon Community School Corporation (the “School Corporation”) that the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) of the School Corporation will meet at 7203 E US Highway 36, Avon, Indiana, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. (Local Time) on October 25, 2021, to consider the following additional appropriation which the Board considers necessary to meet the need existing at this time:

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Clay Township, 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 Coatesville Community Building, Coatesville, IN at 7:00 o’clock p.m., on the 19th day of October, 2021.

An appropriation in the amount not to exceed $89,000,000, plus investment earnings thereon, on account of the 2021 Expansion, Efficiency, and Improvement Projects, including the renovation, improvements and expansion of Avon High School, Avon Intermediate School East, Avon Intermediate School West, and other school facilities within the school corporation, including site improvements and the purchase of technology and equipment (the “Projects”), including the incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection with the Projects. The funds to meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the sale of real estate to the Avon Community School Building Corporation.

The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy, and a need for such appropriation exists by reason of the inadequacy of the present buildings to provide necessary school facilities.

Taxpayers of the School Corporation appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to the additional appropriation.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2021. /s/ Board of School Trustees Avon Community School Corporation 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Avon Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Avon Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Avon Town Court at 6550 E. US Hwy 36 to consider the application of VAR 21-12 Harrington Pool to allow for Development Standard Variance from Chapter 8, Table 8-3 to reduce side lot setback from ten (10) feet to seven (7) feet. The property is approximately 0.88-acres in the Town of Avon, Parcel Number 32-10-22110-014.000-031. The property is located at 2141 Laurel Leaf Lane and the zoning is R-1.

A copy of this application, legal description, and any plans pertaining to this project are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at the Town Hall at 6570 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments on this Variance application may be filed with the Secretary of the Avon Board of Zoning Appeals at the above address and all comments will be considered by theAvon Board of Zoning Appeals.

AVON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Avon, Indiana _________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Avon Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Avon Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Avon Town Court at 6550 E. US Hwy 36 to consider the application of VAR 21-13 (A, B) Smokey Bones to allow for two (2) Development Standard Variances from sign ordinance Chapter 18, Section 18-8(2) and Section 18-6(D) to exceed the number of wall signs allowed and the distance a sign can extend from building. The property is approximately 1.55-acres in the Town of Avon, Section 08, Township 015N, Range 2E, Parcel Number 3209-08-101-002.000-031. The property is located at 10143 E. US 36. The zoning is C-2 and the site is also located in Tier 1 of the US Highway 36 Overlay Zoning District.

A copy of this application, legal description, and any plans pertaining to this project are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at the Town Hall at 6570 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments on this Variance application may be filed with the Secretary of the Avon Board of Zoning Appeals at the above address and all comments will be considered by theAvon Board of Zoning Appeals.

AVON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Avon, Indiana 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp _________________________________ 32D01-2109-EU-000235 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA Notice is hereby given that Jeffrey Michael Volpp was, on the 21st day of September, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Jane Volpp, deceased, who died on the 26th day of July, 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 September 21, 2021.

Case No. 32D01-2109-EU-000235 Marjorie Pike, Clerk of the Hendricks Superior Court Danville, Indiana John M. Howard, Jr. #7805-32 LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD & LAWSON A Professional Association 110 South Washington Street P.O. Box 67 Danville, IN 46122-0067 (317) 745-6471 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

Fund Name: Fire Major Budge Classification: Capital Outlay

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL for Fire Fund:

Amount

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 funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated: 10/1/2021

Clinton W. Stoutenour (Fiscal Officer)

10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Washington Township, 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 311 Production Drive, Avon, at 3:00 o’clock p.m., on the 13th day of April, 2021.

Fund Name: Fire Major Budget Classification:

Amount

Personal Services Capital Outlay

$21,672 $248,469

TOTAL for Fire Fund:

$270,141

Fund Name: Rainy Day Major Budget Classification:

Amount

Capital Outlay

$75,899

TOTAL for Rainy Day Fund:

$75,899

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 fund to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated: 03/19/2021

Don Hodson (Fiscal Office)

10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the school corporation known as Avon Community School Corporation (the “School Corporation”) that the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) of the School Corporation will meet at 7203 E US Highway 36, Avon, Indiana, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. (Local Time) on November 8, 2021, to consider the following additional appropriation of the bonds (the “Bonds”) which the Board has determined to issue. The Board considers such additional appropriation necessary to meet the need existing at this time: An appropriation in the amount of $5,575,000 from the proceeds of the Bonds, including all original issue premium and all investment earnings thereon, on account of the renovation of and improvements to school facilities throughout the School Corporation, and the reimbursement thereof, including site improvements and purchase of buses, equipment, and technology (the “Project”) in the School Corporation, including the incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection with the Project and the issuance of Bonds on account thereof. The funds to meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of Bonds by the School Corporation.

The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy, and a need for such appropriation exists by reason of the inadequacy of the present buildings to provide necessary school facilities in the School Corporation.

Taxpayers of the School Corporation appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to the additional appropriation.

Taxpayers of the School Corporation appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to the additional appropriation.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2021. s/ Secretary, Board of School Trustees Avon Community School Corporation 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of SE 07-21: Regina & David Gill Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling on a 2-acre AGR-zoned parcel in Center Township: Section 16, Township 16, Range 1W; Key No. 02-1-16-61W 430-001; located apprx. ¾ mile south of E CR 500 N; 4369 N Washington St, Danville, IN 46122. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

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

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

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of VAR 24-21: Keanna Stamm Variance to build an accessory building in front of primary dwelling to avoid septic field on a .77-acre AGRzoned parcel in Middle Township: Section 20, Township 16, Range 1E; Key No. 103-20-61E 430-005; located at intersection of N CR 500 E and E CR 350 N; 3470 N CR 500 E, Danville, IN 46122. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

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

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

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of SE 08-21: City Properties, LLC Special Exception to allow heavy truck maintenance, repair and exterior storage for trucks and trailers on 2 GB-zoned parcels with a combined 3.7-acres in Lincoln Township: Section 17, Township 16, Range 2E; Key Nos. 08-2-17-62E 370-003 and 08-2-17-62E 370-016; located just east of intersection at N CR 1000 E and E US Hwy 136; 10095 E US Hwy 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

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

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

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of VAR 27-21: Justin & Marilyn McKee Variance to exceed maximum lot coverage and accessory lot coverage for a new accessory building on a .61-acre RB-zoned parcel in Lincoln Township: Section 10, Township 16, Range 1E; Key No. 08-1-10-61E 220-002; located west of intersection at E US Hwy 136 and Mardale Dr; 6585 E US Hwy 136, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

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

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

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ MECHANICS LIEN SALE There will be a mechanics lien sale at 4:30pm on October, 28 2021 at 2198 US Hwy 136, Pittsboro, IN 46167 for the following vehicles

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Hendricks County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street Danville, Indiana in Meeting Rooms 4 and 5; to consider the application of VAR 26-21:Hession Enterprises, LLC Variance to allow construction of a single-family dwelling with no road frontage on a 38.5acre AGR-zoned parcel in Brown Township: Section 30, Township 17, Range 2E; Key No. 01-2-30-72E 100-003; located east of N CR 925 E and north of Maloney Rd; Parcel #32-01-30-100-003.000-001, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

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

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

HENDRICKS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tim Dombrosky, Secretary 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE The personal property of Jay Thronburg will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 1303 E CR 200 S. Danville, IN. 46122, unit numbers 5I and 9E on October 15th, 2021 at 11:00 AM The personal property of Bryan Anderson will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 2238 W US 36 Danville, IN. 46122, unit numbers 9B and 17C on October 15th ,2021 at 10:00 AM. The personal property Katherine Hedges will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 2238 W US 36 Danville, IN. 46122, unit number 3A on October 15th, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The personal property of Jennifer Leeman will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 2238 W US 36 Danville, IN 46122, unit number 10J on October 15th, 2021 at 10:00 AM. The personal property of Jessica Sallee will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 1303 E CR 200 S Danville, IN 46122, unit number 12I on October 15th, 2021 at 11:00 AM. The personal property of William Walls will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 7410 W US 36 Danville, IN 46122, unit number 115L on October 15th, 2021 at 11:45 AM The personal property of Justin Howard will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 7410 W US 36 Danville, IN 46122, unit number 10B on October 15th, 2021 at 11:45 AM. The personal property of Amber Pennington will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 7410 W US 36 Danville, IN 46122, unit 8L on October 15th, 2021 at 11:45 AM. The personal property of Becky Brown will be auctioned at Hawkeye Self Storage at 4 Manor Dr Danville, IN 46122, unit 16C on October 15th, 2021 at 12:30 PM. 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp ________________________________

2008 Chevrolet Equinox VIN #2CNDL33F886282350 Balance Due $1775.00 2005 Chrysler Town and Country VIN #2C4GP44R75R212983 Balance Due $1745.00 2013 Chevrolet Malibu VIN #1G11A5SA9DU117927 Balance Due $2235.00 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse VIN #4A3AK24F27E024397 Balance Due $2185.00 1990 Chevrolet 1500 VIN #2GCEC14K1L1204703 Balance Due $2185.00 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp _________________________________

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given, that the Hendricks County Surveyor’s Office hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid packets for the construction of the MARY GIBBS TILE RECONSTRUCTION project. Sealed bids can be mailed to the Hendricks County Surveyor’s Office, 355 South Washington Street #170, Danville, Indiana 46122. Alternatively, sealed bids can be hand delivered to the address above between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM only on Monday through Friday. No late bids will be accepted. Sealed bids must be received by the Hendricks County Surveyor’s Office no later than 4:00 PM (Local Time) on Monday, October 25, 2021. Bids received after such hour will be returned unopened. Bids received prior to this time shall be opened and read at the Drainage Board meeting scheduled for 8:00 AM (Local Time) on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, at the Hendricks County Government Center located at the address above.

The Mary Gibbs Tile Reconstruction project is located approximately 2,400 feet northwest of County Road 750 N and County Road 850 E in Brownsburg in Hendricks County, Indiana.

The work generally consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, jack and bore of a new 12” tile within a 24” steel casting beneath a CSX Railroad, abandoning of an existing 12” tile, site restoration, and erosion control.

The Contract Documents may be examined without charge at the Hendricks County Surveyor’s Office. The Contract Documents will be provided electronically upon request. Please contact Andrew Miller at 317-266-8000 or amiller@cbbel-in.com to be added to the bidders list and to obtain copies of the Contract Documents.

Prospective bidders shall submit questions regarding the Contract Documents via email to Andrew Miller at amiller@cbbel-in.com. Questions received after 5:00 PM (local time) Wednesday, October 20, 2021, will not be answered. If needed, a final addendum will be issued Thursday, October 21, 2021. Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of any addendum in the bid submission package. Failure to do so may disqualify the Bidder.

The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.

Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder and the words “SEALED BID”. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within fifteen (15) days of said notification.

Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.

An approved maintenance bond, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of final completion. The maintenance bond will be in the amount of 10% of the Contract Price.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. A conditional or qualified Bid may not be accepted.

Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible Bidder. The low, responsive, responsible Bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications.

Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its bid.

10-7-21-2T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Avon and the Unincorporated Areas of Hendricks County, Indiana, and Case No. 21-05-1602P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HENDRICKS, INDIANA In accordance with IC 5-3-1-2(b), notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hendricks, Indiana will hold a Public Hearing during the Commissioners’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Hendricks County Government Center; 355 S. Washington Street, Suite 140 in Danville, Indiana for a proposed nuisance control ordinance to establish recourse against loud, raucous, improper, unreasonable, offensive or unusual noise, disorder or tumult, which disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of welfare of others.

A full copy of the proposed ordinance is available in the Hendricks County Commissioners’ Office located at the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 S. Washington Street, Suite 100 in Danville, Indiana between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Hendricks County Government acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations for participation in or access to County sponsored public programs, services and or meetings, please contact the Commissioners’ Office at (317) 745-9221 at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled program, services and/or meeting.

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Hendricks, Indiana

32D01-2109-EU-000246

Phyllis A. Palmer, President Bob Gentry, Vice President Dennis W. Dawes, Member 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

32D01-2109-EU-000248

10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA Notice is hereby given that Helen Ann Corbitt was, on September 29, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul G. Leondis, deceased, who died on the 17th day of September, 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 September 29, 2021.

Case No. 32D01-2109-EU-000246 Marjorie Pike, Clerk of the Hendricks Superior Court Danville, Indiana John M. Howard, Jr. #7805-32 LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD & LAWSON A Professional Association 110 South Washington Street P.O. Box 67 Danville, IN 46122-0067 (317) 745-6471 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

G. Arlene Kline (#24979-49) Law Office of Arlene Kline 5238 Lafayette Road Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 644-8282 attorneyarlene@gmail.com NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Matter of the Estate of CYNTHIA NEWBY, deceased.

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

Notice is hereby given that on September 30, 2021, Samantha Beery was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Cynthia Newby, who died on November 20, 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 months (9) after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated in Danville, Indiana, this September 30, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court 1 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847

Page B-2 SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS CIRCUIT\SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 32D02-2109-MF-000025

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF HAZEL BAILEY, DECEASED, RONALD MARTIN BAILEY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON CREDIT CORP., CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION and THE UNKNOWN TENANT,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.

The nature of the suit against you is: Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate Against the property commonly known as 1718 Hawthorne Dr, Plainfield, IN 46168-1825 and described as follows: Lot Numbered Twenty (20) in Broadmoor Manor Addition First Section, Part (A) to the Town of Plainfield, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 30, November 17, 1960 of the Hendricks County Records.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s): Ronald Martin Bailey, Harley-Davidson Credit Corp., Caterpillar Financial Services

Corporation and The Unknown Tenant This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Hazel Bailey, Deceased If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer or response.

You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff.

BRYAN K. REDMOND FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 237-2727

Thursday, October 7, 2021

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

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE CHASE MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-S3,

The Republican

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. By /s/ BRYAN K. REDMOND Attorney No. 22108-29 Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 10-7-21-3T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana, in Cause No. 32D02-2001-MF-000012, wherein Caliber Home Loans, Inc. was Plaintiff, and Brianna Oconnor, AKA Brianna O’Connor and State of Indiana, Department of Revenue were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public online sale to the highest bidder on the 18th day of November, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., with a closing time of 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Hendricks County, Indiana.

Lot Numbered Twelve (12) Block Four (4) in Original Town of Belleville, a subdivision in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded December 18, 1829, in Plat Book 1, page 57, in the office of the Recorder of Hendricks County, Indiana.

More commonly known as: 5685 Morgan Street, Clayton, IN 46118 Parcel No. 32-14-02-420-012.000-013 Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 32D02-2001-MF-000012 in the Superior Court of the County of Hendricks, Indiana.”

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

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana, in Cause No. 32D02-1901-MF-000017, wherein HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 2005-2 was Plaintiff, and Jeffrey A. Berkey, AKA Jeffrey Berkey, State of Indiana, Department of Revenue, Collection Division and Ashwood Homeowners Association were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public online sale to the highest bidder on the 18th day of November, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., with a closing time of 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Hendricks County, Indiana.

Lot Numbered Seventeen (17) in Ashwood Subdivision, a subdivision in the Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded September 23, 1994 in Plat Cabinet 2, Slide 196, pages 1-2, in the Office of the Recorder of Hendricks County, Indiana.

More commonly known as: 17 Ashwood Circle, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Parcel No. 32-07-11-487-007.000-016 Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 32D02-1901-MF-000017 in the Superior Court of the County of Hendricks, Indiana.”

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

Lincoln Township 17 Ashwood Circle Street Address

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

10-7-14-3T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana, in Cause No. 32D02-1812-MF-000306, wherein U.S. Bank National Association was Plaintiff, and Mary B. Marques-Krieg, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and Eagle Crossing Homeowners’ Association, Inc., were the Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and costs, I will expose at online public sale to the highest bidder, on the 18th day of November, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. of said day, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Hendricks County, Indiana: LOT NUMBER 395 IN THE MEADOWS AT EAGLE CROSSING, SECTION 5, (AKA TALLGRASS AT EAGLE CROSSING, SECTION 5), A SUBDIVISION IN HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED APRIL 22, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200300016645, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA. 32-08-05-368-028.000-015 and commonly known as: 6373 Eastern Range, Indianapolis, IN 46234.

Subject to all liens, encumbrances, rights of redemption, easements and restrictions of record not otherwise foreclosed and extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause # 32D02-1812-MF-000306 in the Superior Court of the County of Hendricks Indiana, and subject to all real estate taxes, and assessments currently due, delinquent or which are to become a lien.

Said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

Brett Clark Hendricks County Sheriff

Doyle & Foutty, P.C. 41 E Washington St, STE 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Lincoln Township 6373 Eastern Range, Indianapolis, IN 46234

Street Address

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 10-7-21-3T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________

Brett A. Clark Sheriff of Hendricks County Liberty Township 5685 Morgan Street Street Address

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

10-7-21-3T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AVON PLAN COMMISSION MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Avon Plan Commission

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Avon Plan Commission Meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Avon Town Court located 6550 East US Highway 36, Avon IN to consider the application PUD 21-01: OLTHOF HOMES PUD, for approval of a planned unit development containing residential community of no more than 150 single family attached townhomes. The property is 16.062-acre parcel in the Town of Avon, Section 30, Township 16, Range 2E, Parcel Number(s) 32-08-30-400-005.000-022.

The property is located on E. County Road 200 N and Ronald Reagan Parkway and is zoned R-1. Interested persons may appear and be heard at this public hearing.

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Avon Plan Commission Meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Avon Town Court located at 6550 East US Highway 36, Avon IN to consider the application of ZA 21-08: Olthof Homes Kulkarni Rezoning request of rezoning to R-1A. The 122.152-acre property is currently zoned (AG) Agricultural.

The property is located near 140 S. Co. Rd 450 East, in the Town of Avon, Section 17, Township 15N, Range 1E, Parcel Number(s) 32-10-17-100-001.000-031, 32-10-17-100-002.000-031, 32-10-17-100006.000-031, 32-10-17-300-0001.000-031, 32-10-17-300-002.000-031 and 32-10-17300-004.000-031.

A copy of this application, legal description, and all plans pertaining to this project are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at the Town Hall at 6570 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments on this Planned Unit Development application may be filed with the Secretary of the Avon Plan Commission at the above address and all comments will be considered by theAvon Plan Commission.

A copy of this application, legal description, and any plans pertaining to this project are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at the Town Hall at 6570 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments on this zoning amendment application may be filed with the Secretary of the Avon Plan Commission at the above address and all comments will be considered by the Avon Plan Commission.

AVON PLAN COMMISSION Avon, Indiana 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

AVON PLAN COMMISSION Avon, Indiana 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE TOWN PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3575 N. STATE ROAD 267, BROWNSBURG, INDIANA (TRAILSIDE TOWNHOMES)

STATE OF INDIANA HENDRICKS COUNTY SS: IN THE HENDRICKS COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION CAUSE NO. 32D01-2109-EU-000237 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF FRANK LEUTERITZ, DECEASED NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Vickie J. McCormick was, on September 21, 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of Frank Leuteritz, deceased, who died on September 12, 2021, and was authorized to administer said state without court supervision.

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

Dated at Danville, Indiana, this September 21, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk of the Hendricks County Courts Eric M. Oliver Attorney No. 27613-32 Oliver & Cline LLP 7 N. Washington Street P.O. Box 223 Danville, Indiana 46122 (317) 563-7400 Attorney for Estate 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AVON PLAN COMMISSION MEETING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Avon Plan Commission Meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Avon Town Court located 6550 East US Highway 36, Avon IN to consider the application ZA 21-07: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, for a favorable recommendation for the repeal and replacement of the current zoning ordinance and subdivision control ordinance and the replacement with the Unified Development Ordinance.

A copy of this application, legal description, and all plans pertaining to this project are on file and available for examination prior to the hearing in the office of the Planning and Building Department at the Town Hall at 6570 East U.S. Highway 36, Avon, Indiana 46123 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments on this Planned Unit Development application may be filed with the Secretary of the Avon Plan Commission at the above address and all comments will be considered by theAvon Plan Commission.

AVON PLAN COMMISSION Avon, Indiana 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-3.5 that the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) of Brownsburg Community School Corporation (the “School Corporation”) did, on September 27, 2021, make a preliminary determination to issue bonds and enter into a lease agreement (the “Lease”) for the construction of a new elementary school and renovation of and improvements to school facilities throughout the school corporation including site improvements and the purchase of technology, buses, real estate and equipment (the “Project”). The Lease will be for a maximum term of 22 years with a maximum annual Lease rental of $4,769,000. The maximum annual Lease rental has been estimated based upon an estimated principal amount of bonds of $54,000,000, estimated interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 4.40%, and total estimated interest costs of $25,775,634.

As required by Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-3.5(b)(1), the following information was available to the public at the public hearings on the preliminary determination: (i) the School Corporation’s current and projected annual debt service payments divided by the net assessed value of taxable property within the School Corporation, which is 0.98%; and (ii) the sum of the School Corporation’s outstanding long term debt plus the outstanding long term debt of other taxing units that include any other territory of the School Corporation divided by the net assessed value of taxable property within the School Corporation, which is 13.40%.

The School Corporation’s current debt service levy is $24,066,318 and the current rate is $0.9215. After the School Corporation enters into the proposed Lease and the bonds are issued, the debt service levy will increase by a maximum of $4,769,000 and the debt service rate will increase by a maximum of $0.1588. However, as existing obligations mature, the anticipated increase to the total school corporation tax rate is expected to be $0.00.

The estimated amount of the School Corporation’s debt service levy and rate that will result during the following 10 years if the School Corporation enters into the lease and issues the bonds, after considering any changes that will occur to the debt service levy and rate during that period on account of any outstanding bonds or lease obligations that will mature or terminate during that period:

Year

Brett A. Clark Sheriff of Hendricks County

DLC#:A280-459

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION

Estimated Total Debt Service Levy

Estimated Total Debt Service Rate

2021 $24,066,318 $0.9215 2022

24,331,365 0.8231 2023

26,514,429 0.9025 2024

25,966,004 0.8581 2025

25,436,010 0.8161 2026

24,804,556 0.7727 2027

23,209,137 0.7019 2028

20,911,925 0.6140 2029

18,847,186 0.5373 2030

18,848,194 0.5217 2031

18,838,752 0.5062 The Project involves the opening of new school facility space. The School Corporation expects to annually incur an increase of $175,000 to operate such new facility space. The purpose of the Lease is to provide for the Project.

If a valid petition pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-3.5 is received within 30 days from the first publication of this notice, the proposed debt service or Lease payments must be approved in an election on a local public question held under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-3.6.

Dated September 30, 2021.

/s/ Board of School Trustees Brownsburg Community School Corporation 9-30-21-2T hspaxlp ________________________________________________________________________ 32D01-2109-ES-000227

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT #1 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY A. CRIDER, DECEASED. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Superior Court of Hendricks County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Ashley S. Roman and David M. Crider were, on September 13, 2021, appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Gregory A. Crider, deceased, who died on the 28th day of June, 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 on this September 13, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks County Superior Court 1 Amy C. Elliott - $17910-32 Comer Law Office, LLC 71 W. Marion St. P.O. Box 207 Danville, IN 46122 317-745-4300 aelliott@comerlaw.com 9-30-21-2X hspaxlp __________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BROWNSBURG ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to I.C. 5-31-2, that the Town of Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission (the “Plan Commission”) will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case No. PSDP-08-21-1942, a Development Plan for a 7,100 SF commercial building with associated parking and site improvements, situated on approximately 2.12 acres of real estate.

The application was filed by Greg Dempsey – Innovative Engineering (the “Applicant”).

The real estate subject to this application is generally described as follows: As assigned, 2679 N SR 267; parcel number 32-07-26-152-001.000-016 The public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 25th day of October 2021 at the Town Hall, Council Meeting Room, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 where all interested parties will be given an opportunity to testify regarding the proposal. The application file, including legal description and project details, is available for examination at the Department of Development Services, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at the above address. Written objections must be filed with the Department of Development Services by the date of the hearing to be considered by the Plan Commission.

Dated this 30th day of September, 2021.

10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

Pursuant to I.C. 36-4-3-5.1, the Town of Brownsburg (the “Town”) gives notice of a public hearing to be conducted by the Brownsburg Town Council (the “Council”) regarding an Ordinance for Voluntary Annexation (the “Ordinance”), which pursuant to the request of Barbara D. & Randyll A. Musselman (the “Petitioner”) as set forth in the Petition for Voluntary Annexation that was filed with the Town on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, proposes to annex certain property owned by the Petitioner into the Town. The property proposed to be annexed is located generally at 3575 N. State Road 267, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 and is currently outside of the Town’s corporate boundaries (the “Property”). A copy of the legal description of the Property will be on file at the Office of the Town Manager located at 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112, beginning on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in the Council Meeting Room located at Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana, where all interested parties will be given an opportunity to testify regarding this proposed voluntary annexation into the Town. A complete copy of the Ordinance, the full legal description, and related documents shall be made available by the office of the Town Manager upon request.

Dated this 7th day of October 2021.

Ann Hathaway, Clerk-Treasurer Town of Brownsburg, Indiana 10-7-21-1T hspaxlp __________________________________

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Thursday, October 7, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BROWNSBURG Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given, pursuant to I.C. 5-31-2, that the Town of Brownsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding an application for Case No. BZSE-09-21-1951, a request for Special Exception approval of the “Tattoo/Piercing Parlor” use. The application was filed by Josh Short – INKorporated, LLC (the “Applicant”).

The real estate subject to this application is generally described as follows:

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Pursuant to Indiana Code§ 6-1.1-205, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the North West Hendricks School Corporation has preliminarily determined to issue bonds in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $2,400,000 to fund the proposed renovation of and improvements to facilities throughout the School Corporation, including HVAC, roofing and site improvements and the purchase of equipment, vehicles and technology Dated: September 30, 2021

Parcel No. 32-07-11-330-029.000-016 And more commonly known as:

/s/ Secretary. Board of School Trustees North West Hendricks School Corporation

324 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112.

9-30-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

The public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th day of October, 2021 at the Town Hall, Council Meeting Room, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 where all interested parties will be given an opportunity to testify regarding the proposal. The application and file on this matter is available for examination at the Department of Development Services, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at the above address. Written objections must be filed with the Department of Development Services by the date of the hearing to be considered by the Plan Commission.

Dated this 20th day of September, 2021. __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 32D05-2109-MI-284 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: LANIKA MONEE SULLIVAN MCCAMBRY Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER CHANGE LANIKA MONEE SULLIVAN MCCAMBRY, whose mailing address is 154 CAPITOL DR APT B AVON, IN 46123, in Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that she/he has filed a petition in the Hendricks Circuit Court requesting that his/ her name be changed to HOLIDAY ANAIR ALLISAN. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on the 15 day of November, 2021 at 10:30 o’clock am.

Date: September 20, 2021 Marjorie Pike Hendricks Circuit Court Clerk

9-23-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2105-AD-28 IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MAEVE ANN-LEE MARIE CAIN, LAZARO A. MENESES, Petitioner.

SUMMONS This summons is to the Biological Father of Maeve Ann-Lee Marie Cain, namely, Anthony Michael Christian Cain, and to any other person who may be concerned.

Anthony Michael Christian Cain is notified that a Petition for Adoption of a child, named Maeve Ann-Lee Marie Cain, born to Kristy Meneses (f/k/a Kristy Cain) on December 21, 2008 was filed in the office of the Clerk of Hendricks County Courts, 51 W. Main Street, #104, Danville, IN 46122, by the person named above as Petitioner.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to Anthony Michael Christian Cain, whose whereabouts are unknown.

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

If Anthony Michael Christian Cain does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above does not file a motion to contest the adoption.

No statement made to Anthony Michael Christian Cain relieves Anthony Michael Christian Cain of Anthony Michael Christian Cain’s obligations under this notice.

This notice complies with IC 31-194.5-5 but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

The named Petitioner is represented

by Amanda M. Hendren, #29955-32, LeBLANC NETTLES LAW, 401 E. Main Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112, 317-858-3200.

Dated 9/28/21

Marjorie Pike Hendricks County Clerk 9-30-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 32D02-2109-DN-603 Angela Badibanga Petitioner vs.

Claris Kabeya Respondent SUMMONS-SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT

To: Claris Kabeya

You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above-named. The nature of the suit against you is divorce. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Claris Kabeya, residence unknown.

You must answer the Petition or Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before October 23, 2021, the same being within 30 days after notice of suit, and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the petitioner has demanded.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Angela Badibanga 10529 Day Star Dr. Indianpolis, IN 46234 Dated: September 15, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk of Hendricks County 9-23-21 -3T hspaxlp __________________________________

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 32D02-2109-DN-0606

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2109-MI-283 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Latrice Nechelle Jones Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Latrice Nechelle Jones, whose mailing address is 154 CAPITOL DR APT B AVON, IN 46123, in the Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that she/he has filed a petition in the Hendricks Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Kay Nechelle Allisan.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on the 15 day of November, 2021 at 10:30 o’clock am.

Marjorie Pike Hendricks Circuit Court Clerk Date: September 20, 2021

9-23-21-3T hspaxlp __________________________________

Sarah Wilbers Petitioner vs.

Nathan Wilbers Respondent SUMMONS-SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT

To: Nathan Wilbers

You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above-named. The nature of the suit against you is a dissolution of marriage.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to Nathan Wilbers, residence unknown.

You must answer the Petition or Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before October 23, 2021, the same being within 30 days after notice of suit, and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the petitioner has demanded.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Sarah Wilbers 1029 Kirkwood Drive Plainfield, IN 46168

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS COURT CAUSE NO. 32D05-2109-MI-274 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Kristana Hughes Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Kristana Hughes, whose mailing address is 1190 S. County Rd. 625 E. Avon, IN 46123, in the Hendricks County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Kristana Hughes has filed a petition in the Hendricks Court requesting that name be changed to Kristana Evans.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on November 15, 2021 at 10:30 am.

Kristana Hughes Petitioner Date: September 15, 2021

Dated: September 17, 2021 Marjorie Pike Clerk of Hendricks County

9-23-21 -3T hspaxlp __________________________________

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 32D05-2109-MI-289

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2109-EU-000238

IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR: Keyla Carmona Name of Minor

IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF JAMES N. BOONE

DECEASED

Aglae Wendolyn Carmona Negrete Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Aglae Wendolyn Carmona Negrete, as a self-represented litigant, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on Keyla Carmona to Keyla Cortes Carmona.

The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hendricks Superior Court 5 Court on November 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date.

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Marjorie Pike Clerk, Hendricks Court Date: September 28, 2021

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) SS: HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 29D01-2109-AD=001304 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: K.M.S. MINOR CHILD NOTICE TO NAMED FATHER Brandon Marquis Shirley who has been named the father of the child born to Kiara Fuller on July 6, 2008, or who claims to be the father of the child born to Kiara Fuller on July 6, 2008, is notified that a petition for adoption of the child was filed in the office of the clerk of Hamilton County Superior Court, 1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville, IN 46060.

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

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

Nothing Kiara Fuller or anyone else says to Brandon Marquis Shirley relieves Brandon Marquis Shirley of his obligations under this notice.

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

This notice complies with IC 31-19-4-5 but does not exhaustively set forth a putative father’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of Sept., 2021, Traci Hackleman was appointed personal representative of the estate of James N. Boone, deceased, who died on the 27th day of August, 2021.

All persons having 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 September 23, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk of the Hendricks County Superior Court Judith A Thompson Attorney-at-Law, 30885-32 1935 Sweet Gum Drive Avon, IN 46123 (317) 721-9534 jathompson16@gmail.com 9-30-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________ STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS ) SS: IN HENDRICKS COUNTY SUPERIOR 1 CAUSE NO. 32D01-2109-EU-00245

IN RE THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN JAYNES, deceased,

Vicki H. Jackson, Personal Representative.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION I, Marjorie Pike, Clerk of Hendricks County, in the State of Indiana, do hereby give notice that on September 29, 2021, Vicki H. Jackson was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Jean Jaynes, late of Hendricks County. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in Superior Court 1 of Hendricks County, Indiana, under case number 32D01-2109EU-000245, within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT #1 PROBATED DIVISION - 2021 TERM CAUSE NO. 32D01-2109-EU-000241

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HENDRICKS SS: IN THE HENDRICKS SUPERIOR COURT #1 PROBATE DIVISION CAUSE NO: 32D01-2106-EU-000165

IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL RAYMOND SIEGEL, Deceased.

IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF BARBARA ELLIS, DECEASED

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Witness my hand and seal on this day: September 29, 2021.

In the Superior Court #1 of Hendricks

County, Indiana.

Marjorie Pike Clerk of Hendricks County, Indiana Notice is hereby given that Sherlee 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp Wilson was, on the 24th day of September, __________________________________ 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Raymond Siegel, deceased, who died on August 15, 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 of the first publication of this notice, or Indiana newspapers and date within nine (9) months after the decedent’s whichever is earlier, or the claims will the Hoosier State Press death, be forever barred.

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Attorney for the Estate: Joshua D. Adair HOSTETTER & ASSOCIATES 515 North Green Street, Suite 200 Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 317-852.2422 10-7-21-2T hspasxlp __________________________________

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

Notice is hereby given that Melissa Moore was on June 10, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara Ellis, Deceased, who died February 6, 2021. Said Personal representative was authorized to administer said estate without Court supervision. All person 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. qDated at Danville, Indiana, this October 5, 2021.

Marjorie Pike Clerk Hendricks County Superior Court Probate Division Attorney for Estate: Sherr’ee D. Mullins Mullins Law, LLC 1903 Crown Plaza Blvd.

Plainfield, IN 46168 317.839.9400 10-7-21-2T hspaxlp __________________________________

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