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Hunting Maintenance During the Summer
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By Mike E. Neilson
We welcome the voice of Mike Neilson, longtime Danville High School teacher and longtime hunting enthusiast. He’s shared his hunting experience in book form with Class Dismissed: I’m Going Hunting! (2004); We’re Gonna Need More Arrows!: Hunting Adventurs Around the Country and Around the World (2009); and Pig Tails and Other Hunting Adventures (2014)
Part IV
If you are going afield for more than just a day hunt, consider getting and maintaining spare chargers for phones or GPS. If you have these already, it might be a good idea to check the charge to be sure they are at full capacity. If you like to carry a camera afield be sure you have a backup battery and if it takes cards, keep a blank one ready. Murphy’s law undoubtable will kick in as you pose your trophy for that perfect shot and the battery is dead or the data card is full.
Check the straps to your climbing/ fall restraints. This only takes a few minutes and is a potential life saver. Hopefully, you will never have to use one but if you do, you absolutely cannot afford to have them fail. You are falling already, do not add insult to injury by having this vital piece of equipment falter. I know many folks swear at them as well as by them. But please check them at least once a year. Finally, if you do not use one, please consider this as a necessary item for hunting from most elevated stands.
Keep your skinning and gutting knives sharp. Just pull them out of their sheaths and test the edge. If the blades are sharp, put them back and hope you get the chance to put them to work later, if not, give them a quick touch up. If you have teenage daughters, sharpen the knives in front of their dates (it’s a dad thing). If you have ever field dressed game, fish, or fowl with a dull knife, you know what I’m talking about. Not only do you have to work harder, but you stand a better chance of injuring yourself.
Treestand maintenance. I can’t say enough about checking straps, rachets and the stand itself. I pull my stands out of the woods after each season. During the summer months and just before I put them up for the fall, I do a visual inspection of the metal, looking for fatigue, broken parts, missing bolts and pieces. If you keep your stands in the woods all year, the same advice applies, especially straps. I don’t know why mice and squirrels delight in chewing straps, but you absolutely don’t want to get climbing up and have the straps break. Again, straps are cheap compared to the potential consequences. It also never hurts to carry a spare rachet strap in your pack in the event the vermin (either 2 legged or 4) decide to damage or remove your straps.
The same advice goes for tree steps, climbing stands, or climbing sticks, lock-on stands or homemade stands. A bit of checking prior to putting them out in the field is a cheap insurance policy that your hunts will stay as safe as possible.
Exploring Hendricks County
By Jackie Horn
Jackie Horn and her husband, John, transplanted from Warsaw to Plainfield to be near family. They have two children and nine grandchildren. An Advanced Indiana Master Naturalist, Jackie is a retired substitute teacher who continues to teach (and learn) about all things outdoors. John is a retired CNC programmer and the photographer on the team. The Horns enjoy traveling, walking, hiking, kayaking, and bicycling.
A Jewel of a Wildflower
I love spring wildflowers. I like the way Nature teases us with a bit of warm weather and a few tiny Spring Beauties and then, BOOM! The meadows and woods explode with color as different flowers all bloom at once.
Summer wildflowers are a bit less dramatic but just as lovely. Right now I’m enjoying Black-eyed Susans, Ironweed, and Queen Anne’s Lace but my favorite is just beginning to flower…. Jewelweed.
Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is related to the Impatiens sold as annuals in plastic packages at garden centers. If you think those are pretty, a stand of Jewelweed will knock your socks off! Jewelweed boasts bright orange flowers topping dense green foliage as tall as five feet. It grows in thick stands so rather than a single pretty flower, there is a bank of vibrant blooms. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, Jewelweed won’t be found in a sunny meadow. It prefers shady, moist areas such as along wooded creek beds. This makes the flowers more stunning as a spike of color in the shadows.
Not only is Jewelweed beautiful, but it’s also useful. The plant has medicinal properties. I’ve been told if applied to nettles or poison ivy, the sap from crushed stems will relieve the itch or sting almost immediately. (I have never tried this remedy and have no desire to roll in stinging nettles to test it.) Jewelweed has antifungal properties and Native American medicine utilizes the plant for skin irritations and athlete’s foot treatment. When ingested, the plant can be used for mild digestive disorders.
Besides the gorgeous color and medicinal uses, Jewelweed is entertaining. They’re “touch-me-nots” or “poppers”. The fruit looks like a tiny bean. Gently pluck the pod and hold it in your hand and as it warms, it pops scattering seeds. If the fruit is ripe, it really can’t be picked without discharging. I can’t tell you how long we’ve stood in a patch of Jewelweed searching for seed pods, carefully pulling them from the plant and laughing as the seeds explode.
Another wonderful characteristic of Jewelweed is its long blooming period. Most wildflowers bloom only a short time. Jewelweed, an annual (it only lives one season) begins flowering in July and continues until the first hard frost kills it off usually in October. Remember all those exploding seeds? Next year the stand will be back thanks to self-seeding.
August is a great time to escape into a cool woods for a leisurely walk in the shade. If there happens to be a creek to wade, even better. Top it off with a patch of Jewelweed and it doesn’t get any better. The key is to enjoy the beauty around us ... and to pluck the seed pods gently.
ASK MR. TRAFFIC
By Chet Skwarcan, PE, President/ Founder of Traffic Engineering, Inc. Chet@TrafficEngineering.com
We received word from Mr. Traffic that with an increase in business and serveral new endeavors in the works, he will cease his weekly column for The Republican.
Of course, this sounds like an excuse one would make up while stuck on a round-about and unable to remember the rules for exiting. In any case, we thank Mr. T for his contributions, which were enjoyed by our readers and even our staff!
[Mr. T - Have you tried the allemand left maneuver? Whatever you do, don’t do si do. You’ll end up in either Poughkeepsie or Lake Erie.]
ALLEN’S CORNER ON THE MUSIC SCENE
By Allen Kiger
Last week I said that live music is back. And it is back, right here in Danville, with Grammy-winning musicians The Kentucky Headhunters, on Saturday, August 7th at Ellis Park!
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Richard Young of The Kentucky Headhunters and about how excited he and the group are to be back out performing for the fans. According to Richard, during COVID the band wrote and recorded a new album which is set to be released this October.
In talking with Richard, I asked him what the fans should expect on August 7th when The Kentucky Headhunters perform in Danville at the new amphitheater at Ellis Park. Richard was so excited talking about how they will play their big hits like “Dumas Walker,” “Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine,” and “Oh Lonesome Me” as well as entertaining with lesser known hits that fans will also remember. Richard wants to see Ellis Park packed full of fans when the band rolls into town on August 7th.
Opening the show for The Kentucky Headhunters is local favorite band, Cornfield Mafia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cornfield Mafia will take the stage at 7 p.m. followed by The Kentucky Headhunters at 7:45 p.m. Great live music and low admission prices (child under 12 free with each paid adult), makes this the perfect family-friendly, summer evening destination.
To listen to my full interview with Richard Young, make sure to tune into WYRZ 98.9 FM on Sunday, August 1st at 11 a.m.
A Note From Bee
Today we have so many TV programs we can choose to watch. It surely runs into the hundreds. Why do so many people we know have such a hard time finding programs to watch. In our case we e-mail our friends the names of programs we find acceptable to watch. We do not find using the F...word or worse, sexual behavior, drug use, or violence add anything or make for a more enjoyable program. These type of programs would have to watched while children were in bed. Yes, we can watch PBS, documentaries, and Hallmark which are totally acceptable and do but we do want some variety. A friend who is a retired librarian told me books also have to have these things which are unacceptable to be published. So there really is no answer to the problem. Just keep doing what we are doing.
Bee Jones
A Squirrel About Town
By Archy
“How was the Fair?” was Archy’s greeting. “Too long,” I answered. “And too short.” The squirrel nodded in understanding. “You saw ghosts, didn’t you?” Archy always seems to know what I’ve been thinking. “Yes,” I told him. “In a way. Every time I saw a former 4-H member, I saw every photo I took of them. Cleaning the stalls, carrying water, sleeping on a bale of straw. I saw them in the show ring the first time they were in front of a judge. I saw their smiles when they were handed their first ribbon.”
“Quite understandable. You know, they say you take a piece of the soul when you take a photograph of someone,” the squirrel explained. “And you keep those pieces in your soul.”
He was right. I was carrying around 15 years of memories from this Fairgrounds.
“It’s because you focus on them,” Archy said. “When you focus, they stay with you. Funny the way the mind works, isn’t it?” The squirrel, as usual, was right.
Theodore Parker
It’s Green Bean Season in the Garden!
By Colletta Kosiba Hendricks County Master Gardener
Green beans are beginning to produce.
Did you plant bush beans that grow compactly and are about two-feet tall and a foot wide? It is not too late to plant beans.
Or did you choose pole beans the climbing vines that may reach 10 to 15 feet tall. Pole beans require a trellis or staking; their beans grow from 3-4 inches long. Pole beans yield more beans and are more disease-resistant. Pole beans area easy to pick because they are up higher! You grow lots of beans in limited garden space Set up your trellis, teepee, fence or other support for pole beans prior to planting. I hope you did a teepee for the kids! Here is how: Tie 3 to 4 (or more) 7-footlong bamboo poles or long, straight branches together at the top and splay the legs in a circle. Then plant 3 or 4 seeds around each pole. As vines appear, train them to wind up the poles. For more stability, wrap string/wire around the poles about halfway up, encircling the tepee; (also gives the vines something to grab.) The kids will love going in teepee-hiding and picking beans!!
There is nothing like the taste of fresh green beans. Green beans use to be called string beans as they had fibrous “strings” running down the length of the pod that had to be removed before eating the bean. Beans no longer have that fibrous string.
Beans are rich in plant protein, fiber, B-vitamins, iron, folate, calcium, potassium, phosphors and zine. Low in fat!
Some recipes call for raw green beans, but eating them uncooked may cause nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting in some folks, due to their lectin content. Cooking neutralizes their lectins and improves their taste, digestibility, and antioxidant content.
Make green beans taste good INGREDIENTS
• 1-pound green beans, washed and pat dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (6 cloves garlic)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425°. Lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray.
Arrange the green beans in one layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan. Toss beans to coat.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time, until fork tender.
Remove from oven, season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle parsley over them.
Why couldn’t the green bean answer the door? It was in the can.
Got Questions? Call The Home-Landscaping-Garden Help Line and Master Gardeners will answer your questions every Tuesday. May 18 to Sept 28. Hours 9:00-Noon and 1-4:00pm call 317-745-9260 (Hendricks County Extension)
philanthropy fəˈlanTHrəpē
...the desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Liza L. Taylor holds a master’s degree in philanthropy and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, both from IUPUI. She has taught philanthropy at the university level and provided consulting services to Hoosier nonprofit leaders.She is a member of the Hendricks County Crisis Response Team and on the board of the Hendricks County Trauma Resource Center.
Philanthropy, How Common Is It?
Giving, formal and informal, is common. Just how common is it? Who gives and to whom do they give? Giving USA (GivingUSA.org) researches and publishes answers to these questions. In 2020, Americans gave over $471 billion to charitable causes.
The Giving USA infographic indicates the four primary categories of givers to nonprofit organizations are individuals, foundations, bequests (money granted through a will), and corporations. In 2020, individuals gave $324 billion which is the largest category of givers comprising 69% of the total. This value demonstrates both how common giving is in the United States and how much value we place on giving. Giving by foundations makes up 19% and equals over $88 billion. Money given through wills (bequests) reflects almost $41 billion and represents 9% of gifts. Lastly, corporate giving totals $16 billion reflecting 4% of gifts.
So, to whom are all of these gifts going? Giving USA researches that information along with percentages of total giving. The single biggest recipient of charitable dollars is Religion equaling $131 billion and almost 28% of all gifts. Education is the second largest recipient at $71 billion and about 15%. The third largest category is Human Services receiving $65 billion at 14% of total gifts. Seven other categories rounding out the totals.
This information demonstrates the commitment Americans have to the philanthropic spirit and their belief in the potential people can achieve when they work together voluntarily to address human need and promote human flourishing.
[Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020, a publication of Giving USA Foundation. Available online at www.givingusa.org.]
A Bark From the Past: Henry
[Editor’s Note: The Republican’s first four-footed correspondent was Henry. A mixed breed rescue dog, Henry would make observations about being a dog in a small town. The articles, which ran in 2006 - 2010, have been languishing in the computer’s memory and we thought a new audience might enjoy some canine commentary. Here’s an early column from 2006.]
I had the strangest dream last night.
When it started, I was in our back yard. It wasn’t our real back yard. But, it was our back yard. There were lots of trees, so many trees that I couldn’t see the porch. My human was calling me for supper, but I didn’t know how to get there. He kept calling and calling, but I was lost.
Then, everything changed. I was still in the back yard. But it was all sand. And my human was still calling me for supper. When I looked for him, I could see him on the porch, but it was a long way off. I tried to run to the house, but my feet kept sinking in the sand. The harder I tried to run, the faster I sank. I couldn’t get anywhere.
Then, the house was where it was supposed to be and our back yard was like it is. I was on the other side of the yard, but I took a few steps and just jumped. And I could fly! It was so neat! I flew to the porch and ate my supper.
All of a sudden, I was walking around the square in Danville with my human. The people were all pointing at me and laughing. I couldn’t figure out why. Then, I realized that I didn’t have my collar on! It felt so strange, walking around without a collar. (When my humans give me a bath, I don’t feel right until I get my collar back on. It was like that.)
Then, I was at a dog show. There were so many humans and so many dogs! I never saw so many dogs! Then, I figured out that all the dogs were dogs who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I saw my bother Milo and my sister Annie. Then, I ran into two black dogs. I knew that they were Cosmo and Louie, brothers that belonged to my humans before I came from Nebraska. But I knew who they were. And then, I looked up and saw Sunshine! My beloved Sunshine! She was barking for me to come over to where she was. But I knew it wasn’t time for me to go there yet.
Then, they all disappeared and I was back at my house. My human had put all our supper dishes on the floor, but I couldn’t find mine. My brothers and sisters were all having their suppers, but I didn’t know where I was supposed to be! I heard my human calling me, but I couldn’t see where he was. It was awful! Then, he was petting me and saying, “Wake up, Henry! Come on, buddy! Let’s go outside and then we can have breakfast.” Only this was real! I was awake and knew that all that other stuff had been a dream.
I wonder if dreams mean anything; Maybe my dream was telling me something important. Nah! Now that I think about it, I doubt that dreams really mean anything.
Do you ever have dreams like that? Have you ever dreamed that you were lost? Or that you could fly? Or that you were trying to run and couldn’t? I bet not. That stuff is all just too weird! But you know what? I can’t wait to dream some of it again!
Thought for the Day: We all have dreams in common. The jury is still out on whether or not dreams actually mean anything, either good or bad. Maybe sometimes they do. I imagine mostly they don’t. Either way, I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it!
Jerome K. Jerome
MASTERING THE HOUSE useful tips for homeowners
What is on My Roof?
The home’s roof is designed to withstand the outside elements and keep them outside. The roof stands against sun, wind, rain, heat and cold with little attention or thanks. When we step back and look at our home we see the landscaping, the exterior walls and then we look up to see this large element - the roof. We then notice these unsightly black streaks running down the shingles. In most cases this is an algae and is harmless, it just makes the home look bad. When the homes appearance is affected, so goes the value. Potential buyers may see this staining as a sign of deeper problems and believe the roof may need replaced.
Algae is an organism that can grow on the shingles and roof fixtures and can hold moisture that could lead to issues beyond aesthetics. The good news is that it can be cleaned from the roof. I would recommend a professional roof cleaning company for safety reasons. Ladders, steep slopes, and water can spell trouble.
If you are one of those Do-It-Yourselfers, I recommend selecting a good cleaner that is designed for the roof and follow their instructions. Remember to protect the landscaping since the chemicals are designed to kill a growing thing.
The task should be done on a cloudy day, so the chemicals have time to work before drying. The chemicals do the work. You do not want to scrub or use high pressure on the shingles which can do damage.
There are methods that can prevent the algae from appearing. We used to insert a strip of either copper or zinc along the ridge of the roof and the chemical reaction from the metals would prevent the growth of the algae. Today, if replacing the roof, you can now purchase shingles that have metal granules along chemicals that prevent the algae growth.
If you look up and the growth on your roof is green, we have a different problem. That is most likely moss which is a plant and can most defiantly damage the roof. Again, we want to clean and prevent moss from the roof. The same methods that prevents algae will also treat the moss. Additionally, we want to help the roof to dry since moss needs moisture to grow. Trim the trees back to help the sun and wind dry the roof. Remove any debris that may be holding the moisture such as leaves, twigs and pine needles.
The roof is a large part of the exterior of our homes and expense to replace. Keep it looking good and lasting long.
Your Mental Health
By Chase Cotton, Community Director The Willow Center 317-852-3690
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loneliness and social isolation is directly associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The CDC also reports that social isolation also significantly increases the risk of premature death from a variety of causes, including drug overdose.
Unfortunately, isolation is a major risk for people with addiction or substance use disorders, due to the stigma associated with such, and due to the often negative relational effects of symptomatic behaviors and choices. In other words, people who are misusing substances are often very isolated, and therefore at a higher risk of premature death. Some may argue that they are not isolated at all, especially with the correlation of substance misuse and the party scene.
However, codependent relationships, or relationships that are purely founded upon substance misuse alone are simply not the kind of connections we truly need as human beings.
For these reasons, we agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments of Johann Hari in his popular TED Talk when he said, “The opposite of addiction is connection.” Ultimately, all of us have two basic needs that need to be met for health outcomes to occur: safety and connection. Long-term recovery has everything to do with establishing new PEOPLE, new PLACES, and new THINGS.
• PEOPLE: Those who are recovering from addiction need to connect with people who are sober, consistent, loving, and supportive of their recovery. They do NOT need more so- called “friends” who are still using, or who may convince them to use in relapse.
• PLACES: Those who are recovering from addiction need places to simply “be” in that are safe, stable, healthy, and affordable. They do NOT need the same stressful surroundings and environments they were in before that may have contributed to their initial use.
• THINGS: Those who are recovering from addiction need new hobbies and activities that are fun, rejuvenating, and entertaining. They do NOT need boredom and lack of engagement.
The first step in getting re-connected in your recovery journey is reaching out for help. Of course, this can be a very scary step to take. “Will I be judged?” “Will I actually get the help I need?” “Will I lose everything and everyone I love?” These are totally valid questions to ask in our society today.
The Willow Center team wants to encourage you and let you know that you will NOT be judged, you WILL get the help you need, and you will NOT LOSE everything and everyone you love when you reach out for help here. We will come alongside of you to help you evaluate and transform your life by guiding you through your journey of grown, healing, and sustainability.
We believe in the power of change. You are not alone! Give us a call at 317-852-3690.
Letters To The Editor
An Open Letter to the Hendricks County Board of Heath Who Are Fixing a Thing That Isn’t Broken
And by “thing,” I mean COVID-19 safety measures for our kids.
Our son is excited to begin his second grade this year. The leadership, staff, and faculty at his school did an amazing job keeping our kids healthy throughout the pandemic. Given last year’s successes in the classrooms regarding phenomenally low community spread, why would any of our leaders elect to change policies that worked? Our School Board members listen to you. What did you tell them?
Inexplicably, the 2021-22 COVID-19 Protocol approved by the Avon Community School Corporation states masks will not be required for unvaccinated individuals, including adult visitors and classroom aides. The protocol says the policy may change to make masks a requirement in classrooms if directed by the Hendricks County Health Department.
See that word “if”? It’s doing a lot of heavy lifting and hides a dark scene right below the surface. “If” tells us that, despite the success of last year’s proven plan, our community leaders are willing to opt for one or more vulnerable students (your son? your daughter?) to get COVID-19— students who would have otherwise been protected by universal mask requirements—before making changes back to last year’s proven methods.
This new policy directly conflicts with the CDC’s emphasis on layered mitigation (protection) strategies that include universal correct use of masks for unvaccinated individuals (curious readers can find the recent CDC guidance below). Why wouldn’t our school leadership use their CDC-granted allowance to make mask use universally required in schools with kids under age 12 for the 2021-2022 school year given 100% of students in those buildings are ineligible for a COVID-19 vaccine and comprise our most vulnerable population?
The CDC guidelines are written by some of the top medical experts in the nation on infectious disease control and prevention. We understand that people are exhausted and that a vocal portion of parents want things to return to normal regardless of the impact on community health, let alone the child who sits near their own. For them, the issue seems less about the science and more about a deeply felt attack on personal freedoms. Navigating this issue is understandably messy; leading our community safely through a pandemic is a grueling task for our public servants and leaders in the education system.
When COVID-19 first affected us, Hendricks County schools resolved to follow the best science including the CDC guidelines to shape their response to the pandemic, and that policy served the entire community well and kept our teachers and children safe. Why are we changing things in favor of less protection for our most vulnerable?
Sincerely, John Essex
Climate Tax
There are two types of politicians: those who show up in history textbooks and those who don’t. Attach your name to important legislation that protects or revitalizes your constituency, and that name will be chiseled into school placards, street signs and statue pedestals. Fail, and that name won’t be chiseled anywhere. Fortunately for House Representative Jim Baird, he has all the ingredients necessary to elevate Indiana and its fourth congressional district to supreme national importance, cementing his place in Hoosier history books.
No one has to tell a Hoosier how important agriculture is. While some environmentalists focus on how the agricultural industry is terrible for the environment, the relationship is not as simple as “farming bad.” Quite the opposite, agriculture creates unique solutions to environmental problems. From low-carbon, corn-based fuel to soy-based construction materials, biomaterials grown on Indiana farms are a promising technology in the fight against climate change. Baird himself recognized this fact in his op-ed, “Climate solutions are abundant in West Central Indiana.”
His recent legislative history already demonstrates his commitment to enabling Hoosiers to take full advantage of the benefits of climate-conscious technology. In just the last two months, he has joined the Conservative Climate Caucus, published an op-ed urging support for green renewable technologies, signaled his backing of the Growing Climate Solutions Act – which would provide support to private sectors that store carbon emissions – and co-sponsored the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act – which would allow the year-round sale of low-carbon ethanol fuel. All of this already puts Baird on the right track. Still, to elevate West Central Indiana’s national status, he’ll have to be sure not to lose his momentum.
Baird currently serves as a member of the House Agriculture Committee; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; House Biofuels Caucus; Conservative Climate Caucus; and other STEM-oriented governing bodies. This, coupled with his Purdue University bachelor’s degree in animal science, makes Baird a supremely qualified mind when it comes to the environment and a significant powerbroker when it comes to green technology and its regulation. Using that unique position to lead the charge against climate change is not only the right thing to do for our future generations, but it also benefits Hoosiers.
Baird should not hesitate to go big in his fight against climate change. Regulation geared at lowering carbon emissions would combat climate problems and drive up demand for Indiana-grown biomaterials. Baird’s first step should be supporting The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which would create a tax on carbon and distribute its revenue directly to the American people through a monthly dividend. The bill would decrease carbon emissions and create demand for low-carbon alternatives, and since the tax’s revenue would be distributed straight to the American people instead of getting locked up in Washington, it would do so all without increasing the government’s size and scope. Jim Baird has every reason to get behind the bill – it’s good for the environment, and it’s great for Indiana.
West Central Indiana is uniquely situated to grow green technology through its massive agricultural capacity, and its representative Jim Baird is uniquely situated to lead when it comes to green technology. A future where West Central Indiana is the biomaterial capital of the world is one good politician away. Jim Baird should endorse the EICDA.
Nathan Miller Sustainable Climate Environment Advocate Plainfield
