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Volume 140, Number 3
Help With Addictions Hendricks County and the Drug Epidemic
Kim Humphrey of Parents of Additcted Loved Ones (PAL)speaks at a recent conference prior to the pandemic.
(Part 2 of a 3-part series) By Melissa Gibson The drug epidemic is still raging in Hendricks County and across the country. Statistics show the pandemic has only hindered access to resources, group treatment, probation drug testing and more. Those that were on a path to sober living are finding it difficult to remain there as so many Americans are suffering from job loss, quarantine and other high-stress situations. While the person addicted to opioids and other drugs is directly responsible for making a change in their life, in many ways, the entire family is inflicted with the disease. That’s where Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) comes in, as a national resource for the loved ones of a person suffering from addiction. “This is now touching everyone’s lives – it’s so prevalent, everyone knows someone dealing with addiction. It’s affecting our communities, our criminal justice system and becoming more and more obvious it’s something we all need to focus on,” said Kim Humphrey, Executive Director of PAL. Humphrey served at the Phoenix Police Department for 32 years and spent days and nights often dealing with drug related activity. Ironically, his two sons both ended up addicted to drugs – something he would have bet would never have happened. “This isn’t just someone living on the streets, it affects everyone. Drugs is a non-discriminator – it doesn’t care about money, background, socioeconomics. So, we’re starting to see it as an illness and a disease. Even if you don’t believe it’s a disease, you have to treat it like one, that’s how you resolve the issue,” he said. “My son took Percocet due to a sports injury when he was 15. When I take Percocet, I don’t feel right – I don’t like it. When my son takes it, his first reaction is ‘this makes me feel like a million bucks’. It’s a physiological reaction, that’s exactly the opposite of mine, but leaves him feeling like ‘I have to have more of this. I can’t not have this,’” Humphrey said. (Continued on page A-8) ______________________________________________
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Master Naturalist Honored For 10 Years Volunteer Service
Indiana Advance Master Naturalist Colletta Kosiba of Brownsburg has been recognized along with 25 others around the state by the Indiana Master Naturalist State Council for ten years of volunteer service. This is the first IMN group to awarded this state honor pin. Kosiba took her training at Eagle Creek Park, becoming the state’s 585th IMN in 2008. She has been a volunteer naturalist and docent at the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center since 1992. The Indiana Master Naturalist Program is conducted by the Division of State Parks and Reservoirs. Information: contact Beth Martin bmarti24@wm.com ______________________________________________
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Graduation Rates Released
The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2020 state graduation rate. The statistics show the state’s overall graduation rate increased from 87.29 percent in 2019 to 87.69 percent in 2020. Seven schools achieved a graduation rate of 100 percent. In Hendricks County, the overall graduate rate for the six school corporation decreased from an average 96.23 percent to 95.79 percent. Graduation rates for the individual school corporations (2019 / 2020) are: Brownsburg 99.09% / 98.79% Avon 96.74% / 97.84% North West Hendricks 96.53% / 97.10% Mill Creek 97.12% / 94.17% Plainfield 93.27% / 93,66/5 Danville 94.61% / 93.15% ___________
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Next Step For Clermont PUD By Melissa Gibson
The Hendricks County Area Plan Commission met on January 12 and heard the details for the proposed Clermont Village planned unit development (PUD). Though the County’s Planning & Building staff recommended the Area Plan Commission deny the petition to rezone prior to the meeting, after hearing the petitioner’s proposal and comments from the public, the Commission sent a favorable recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners for their consideration at their next meeting on Tuesday, January 26, at 9 a.m.
Plans For Long Vacant Land Working Through Process
SWCD Board To Meet Online
Please be advised, the Hendricks County SWCD Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please email Teri Lents, SWCD Office Manager teri.lents@ in.nacdnet.net if you would like to receive a link to the Teams meeting. __________
Be Well Crisis Hotline
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration offers the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline is a response to the elevated levels of stress and anxiety Hoosiers are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information about the mental health resources available to Hoosiers is available at BeWellIndiana.org. __________
HCHS Pet Food Pantry
Hendricks County Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is still operating. You don’t have to be an existing Pet Food Pantry recipient just call 317-745-3338, answer some simple questions, and you can receive dog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup. For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org. __________ Dogs never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation. Jerome K. Jerome
The 80.3 acres has been for sale several times over the last decade, upon the closing of the Clermont Golf Course in 2007. ______________________________________________
In the Public Notice Section
In this week’s Public Notice section are many item of interest. The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Hendricks County meets monthly to “investigage the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit.” These consist of new licenses, renewing licenses, or approving transfers of permits. The next meeting will by February 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. On the agenda are 2 new permits; 5 renewal requests; and 1 transfer of a permit. Meetings are currently being held virtually. Information on accessing the virtual meeting can be found at https://www. in.gov/atc/2855.htm. Established in 1933, following the repeal of Prohibition, the Indiana Alchoholic Beverage Commission, has local boards in each county. Public notices are a way to keep informed about what’s going on in your county, your town, and your community. Be sure to check the Public Notice section each week in The Republican. ___________
Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity. — Christopher Morley
Winter Poetry Walk at McCloud
Come to McCloud Nature Park for the Winter Poetry Walk, Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Poems have been placed along the trail to keep you company. This self-guided hike will take about 45 minutes to complete. Whenever you’re ready, come and warm up in the Nature Center, and should you be so inspired, write a poem of your own! This program is FREE to attend, appropriate for all ages, and no advance registration is required. Children under the age of 16 must attend with a parent or guardian. McCloud Nature Park is located at 8515 Hughes Rd., North Salem. For more information, visit HendricksCountyParks.org or call 765-5437. ____________
Scholarship For Seniors From Master Gardeners
Hendricks County Master Gardeners are offering a $1,500 scholarship to a Hendricks County high school graduating senior, pursuing an education in an agricultural field of study. Questions: contact Extensions office at 317-7459260 for 2021 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria and scholarship forms. Application deadline is June 8th.
The applicant requested a zoning amendment, changing the site of the old Clermont golf course from agricultural to a PUD. The proposed project at 4705 N. County Road 1000 East, Brownsburg includes 80 acres and would feature single-family detached homes, flats and townhomes, a private K-12 school, a community center with multiple use: prayer rooms, classrooms, gymnasium and more, a dormitory for older students whose studies focus on the Koran. Since 2018, the AlHussnain Seminary in Marion County has housed college students from across the country on their current property. As they’ve outgrown their current site, they plan to move the school and dormitory to the new facilities, housing up to 200 students per year. The walkable community system allows residents and students to utilize the sidewalks, anticipating a minimal increase in traffic around Brownsburg. Also planned are a swimming pool, fishing ponds and other outdoor amenities for those residing on the property. Home values will vary between $180,000 and $500,000 with plans for 149 single family homes and 85 townhomes, each with a garage. (Continued on Page A-8) ________________________
Animal Tales Goes Virtual
Normally Hendricks County Parks naturalists come to local libraries each month to share a story about a native animal for preschool through upper elementary age children. However, with the ever- changing circumstances involving the COVID-19 pandemic, Animal Tales may become Virtual Animal Tales on any given month. These resources are available at any time, since this is not a live program. Check Hendricks County Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page as the first full week of the month approaches for a Facebook event regarding this month’s Virtual Animal Tales program. In the Discussion tab of the Event, you will find a variety of resources relating to this month’s story. In January, the book, Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick will be featured. This book is available at many local libraries, and some even have this available in a digital format. ___________
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Delving Into Yester~Year
Local historian and writer Paul Miner uses items from The Republican’s YesterYear column to develop an interesting, informative and often humorous article.
... And Nothing But The Truth To the Editor: Truth once was immutable. No more. Today, it’s downright political. “Truth is too simple for us,” The Republican observed in October 1881. “We do not like those who unmask our illusions.” There was scant truth to patent medicine claims back then, but quack advertis- e r s steadily plied early newspapers. Dr. Pierce claimed vindication when naysayers rejected the “truth” of his “Favorite Prescription” for women’s complaints. It’s said the concoction contained goodly amounts of alcohol and opium. “Any truth, faithfully faced, is strength in itself,” the paper said. Sounds reasonable. “A truth that one does not understand becomes an error.” I’ll buy that. “Should we condemn ourselves to ignorance to preserve hope?” I say no. “Truth is violated by falsehood,” opined The Republican, “and it may be equally outraged by silence.” Have any of us kept silent for too long? “A lie will gallop through every street in the city before Truth has saddled his horse.” Our forebears witnessed this; we see it now. We do nothing. We latibulate. “Make few promises.” Including politicians? “Always speak the truth and nothing but the truth.” Else, Perry Mason will ferret you out. But today? Can truth even be recognized or accepted when alternative facts are found more palatable? “People love truth,” quoth The Republican (a Russian proverb), “but invite the lie to dinner.” Then came one from China: “To correct an evil that already exists is not so wise as to foresee and prevent it.” The Republican never failed to afford readers gleaned life advice. “Falsity may be wreathed in smiles and clothed in rich attire, while truth is hidden in humble forms and seeks no loud parade. “Falsehood may triumph for a moment, but truth lives on forever.” I wish that was true, but the vilest belief quelled in the mid-last century now sees a resurgence. “Truth and error have each their altars where gifts are hung and prayers are offered. The flow of years rings out the false, rings in the true.” I’m all for “enthusiasm . . . the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.” Kidney-Wort had “nothing to fear from truth,” readers learned in August 1882. The maker argued, “Every truth has two sides; look at both before committing yourself to either.” Citizens plagued by constipation and kidney and liver disorders had no choice but to buy Kidney-Wort. Pecksburg correspondent Ben E. Factor weighed in with “Truth recommends itself by its inherent strength, even to those who never use the article.” Much can be revealed about character from observing a person’s gait, according to The Republican. A man who turns his left foot in is “a natural petty larcenist” and of a “kleptomaniac nature.” The more dangerous man lifts his leg up from the thigh as if climbing stairs. “That man is a natural and an educated villain.” But “an honest man . . . never walks like a thief.” Short nervous steps reflected an energetic businessman, but steps from the knee only denoted a fellow who was “cold and selfish, caring for no one but himself.” Readers in October 1884 may have watched each other, perhaps furtively, to determine what kind of characters their neighbors were. I wonder how often they walked into passersby, or stepped on fresh road apples. The chap “whose stride is long and at the same time energetic” was “generally bright, always erratic and ill-balanced, often conceited, always careless, fond of admiration, generally willing to sacrifice much for praise and éclat, and, while often a good fellow, generally unreliable.” The 1914 county history declared chronicled farmers and businessmen were all upright, each almost a saint. It overlooked knaves and scoundrels. Ours would be a sanitized history without The Republican and other early papers. It was said of Harvard-schooled lawyer and Danville native James M. Ogden that “the poetical truth concerning the tempering of justice with mercy finds a willing follower in him . . .” His father, Jesse, died when James was seven. Knowing his time was short, Jesse left his three children guidance that included, “Above all things be truthful. And if you are truthful, then you will be honest – these two constitute the cardinal virtues of a good life.” Paul Miner Lizton ______________________________________________________________________
Senior Services 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. ______________________________________________________________________
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Enjoy the musical talents of Dave Hatfield on the Hendricks County Senior Services Facebook page. Watch Dave perform live on Thursdays at 10 a.m. __________
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Thursday, January 21, 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 January 23, 1896 The Rainstown Quartette is now prepared to sing for the public whenever called upon. It consists of Joe Hale, George Keeney, Ol Overstreet, and Robert Thompson, all young, wide-awake Republicans, thoroughly alive to the best interests of their party. A deer (a dead one) was shipped from Mississippi to Mel McHaffie, last Tuesday. The Republicans of Hendricks county scored another success Saturday in their mass meeting which was the largest, the best, the most enthusiastic held for years. If you talk to Lan Keeter he will tell you about the new Miss Keeter who came to his house Friday. Charles Kurtz has a fine girl baby at his house and to celebrate her arrival he came in and subscribed for the Republican. Born: To William Stewart, Jr., a fine boy. His grandfather says he had neither a paint brush or fishing pole in his hand. All are doing well. The Lizton G.A.R. is in excellent condition. The post owns its hall, is out of debt, and has money in the treasury. Catch the shadow ‘ere the substance fade. Pendergast’s is the place to catch it, from the smallest to life size. He can show you more beauty in your face than you every knew of. There is on exhibition at this office a cornstalk that has attracted much attention an all say is entitled to the premium as a curiosity. It bears fourteen rows of spur roots – a larger number than anyone has ever seen before. It was raised by Samuel Brady and did not produce any corn.’’ Considerable improvement will be made at Cartersburg Springs this year. A new building will be erected containing on the first floor a large dining room, the floor of which will be oiled and made ready for dances, a diversion that was very popular at the springs this year. Above the dining room more sleeping rooms will be provided. ______ ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO Issue of January 20, 1921 Willis Hoadley is figuring on establishing a modern laundry in Danville. It is said that many housewives who have fretted of the proposition are breathless for fear he will not. The worry over laundry has made a number of women prematurely old. As it is now, about $150 leave Danville each week to play for laundry work done in other towns. Many taxpayers of Middle township have filed a remonstrance against the proposed issue of bonds for a new school house in Pittsboro. Coatesville: There is a movement on foot to organize a community club and erect a community building. The court house clock is doing better recently. Sam McPheeters says he has bought new batteries, oiled the differential, adjusted the radius rods, cleaned the cylinders so they all hit, ground the valves, tightened the emergency, advanced the spark, put new bolts in the universal joint and alcohol in the radiator. It is thought that the last of Jasper W. Thompson jewelry stock will be disposed of this week and the room turned over to Miss Jessie Thompson who will occupy it with her millinery store. Johnny Canine says now that the traction company has dignified the local station with a nice, new orange and black sign reading: “Danville” in big letters, so that strangers will know that this is “it” and not Rockwood, he is more determined than ever to stick and try to make a good agent. Hendricks county had the honor of carrying off two first prizes at the Purdue short course last week. Winners in the person of the Misses Adelle Davis, 16 years old, for baking and homekeeping, and Lulu Leak, 16, sewing. The American Legion boys finished up their auction sale last Saturday in a very satisfactory manner; the net result being about $500.00 to the good, for which they are most grateful. ______ SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of January 17, 1946 Dr. P.R. Hightower has tendered his resignation as the president of Central Normal College, effective Commencement day, June 7. Mrs. Anna Mitchell has moved her dress shop to the Hoosier Hotel block, on the south side of the square. The building was recently vacated by Mrs. Anna Horne, who had an apartment there. Miss Mary Lydia Peacock, native of Hendricks county, will become director of the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, Indianapolis
Hendricks county over-subscribed to its quota in the Victory Loan. The quota was $478,900 and a total of $730,840.75 was sold. The “stoplightless” intersection of Main and Washington streets took a $150 damage toll on an automobile and a pick-up truck Saturday night. Shoe Shine. Wed. – Thurs. – Fri., 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday – All Day. Warren Wilson, Hoosier Hotel Lobby. Ticket sales have been limited to 450 for the annual athletes’ banquet for Danville high school and Central Normal College teams, to be held Friday evening, Jan. 25,in the high school gymnasium. Applications for Civil Service examination for a post master at Amo will close Jan. 30. The base pay for the office is $1,400. The “March of Dimes” conducted by the Hendricks County Infantile Paralysis chapter will begin Sunday, and continue until January 31. Lowell Cash, manager of the Royal theater, will assist in the drive by placing containers in the lobby of the theater for donations. ______ FIFTY YEARS AGO Issue of January 21, 1971 North West Hendricks Schools have formed holding company to build a new high school. Vincin Helton, Judge of the Hendricks Superior Court, made a total of 3,922 rulings during 1970, according to his annual report. The congregation of Northview Christian Church, Danville, has voted to accept plans presented for a house of worship and study. The modified colonial-style building was designed by Goodman Church Builders of Joplin, Mo. Officers of the newly-organized Danville Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary are Mrs. Kent Hadley, president; Mrs. Bernard Porter, vice-president; and Mrs. Fred Roberts, secretary-treasurer. Dr. John E. Worrell, assistant professor of Old Testament at the Hardford (Conn.) Seminary, is director of the archeology excavation beginning this year at Tell el-Hesi, Israel. The James Dinkels of Mackey Rd., Danville, are Early American enthusiasts. So much so that Mr. Dinkel painted a Civil War mural on the east wall of their living room. Dinkel has had some formal art training at John Herron and also in the Army, where he was a cartoonist. _______ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of January 18, 1996 At the Danville Town Council meeting Monday night, 2 councilmen voted to terminate the agreement to purchase the National City Bank for a town hall; 2 voted to proceed with the purchase, and President Albert Thompson broke the tie by voting to proceed. Jeffrey K. Baldwin, 41-year-old attorney and realtor, officially kicked off his campaign as a candidate for 7th District Congressman on the Republican ticket. Since December 19, the town of Danville has spent $9,700 to have the two big snows of the season removed from its streets. After 8 great years in Marion County, Youth As Resources (YAR) is expanding into 3 new communities, Boone, Hancock, and Hendricks County will be offering grant funds for youth volunteer service projects. Worth Hartman is taking over as chaplain at Hendricks Community Hospital, following the retirement of Ted McKnight, who served 10 years and was HCH’s first chaplain. ______ TEN YEARS AGO Issue of January 20, 2011 The Danville Community High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams captured their first Sagamore Conference Championship at Crawfordsville high school, on Saturday, January 15. An open house to honor Sue Holtsclaw on her 80th birthday will take place Sunday, January 23, at the Hendricks County Senior Center. Brayden Van Slyke, Lizton, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association. Danville Police Chief Keith Gill and several members of the Police Department staff cooked and served breakfast to a satisfied group of hungry guests. The special breakfast package was purchased as an auction item at Hendricks Regional Health Foundation’s annual Treat People Better Award and Auction event. ___________
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Obituaries
Court News
kea Hayes; David Durnal. _____
Cases Filed In Hendricks County Courts Jan. 11 - 15, 2021 CIRCUIT COURT Judge Daniel F. Zielinski Criminal Cases Gary Michael Lucas, Driving While Intoxicated. Charles Lewis Coleman, Criminal Trespass; Resisting Law Enforcment. De Andra Cheeks, Battery with Bodily Injury. Dennis Gill, Driving While Intoxicated. Jamie Romel Leggette, Driving While Intoxicated. Richard Trevon Bellamy, Driving While Suspended. Beau Riley Weston, Minor Consuming Alcohol. Stephen Anthony Cook, Driving While Intoxicated. Bryan Torres, Driving Without Receiving a License. Michael Louis Lambert, Driving While Intoxicated. David Curtis Blann, Driving While Intoxicated. Justin Rugabo, Driving While Intoxicated. Frederick Coomer, Driving While Intoxicated. Teresa McGarr, Driving Without Receiving a License. Ryan Scott Taylor, Driving While Intoxicated. Lonnie Ronnle Smith, Driving While Intoxicated. Crystal Deon Jackson, Causing Death When Driving While Intoxicated. Sophia Amanda Broyer, Possession of Methamphetamine. Elijah D. Lewis, Possession of Methamphetamine. Corey Alan Heim, Auto Theft. De Andra Cheeks, Escape; Resisting Law Enforcement; Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Robert Jay Meyers, Possession of Cocaine. Kiria Michelle Bratcher, Criminal Trespass; Residential Break & Enter. Omar Merida-Barrios, Driving While Intoxicated; Resisting Law Enforcement. Joshua Fitzgerald Johnson, Driving While Intoxicated. Randi M. Shepard, Possession of Narcotic Drug. Jamie Michael McManama, Possession of Narcotic Drug. Joshua Chimuanya Ikea, Identity Deception. Justin Beedle, Battery on a Public Safety Officer. Todd Anthony Rist, Driving While Intoxicated. Jake Dwight Drexler, Intimidation; Resisting Law Enforcement. Christina L. Dowden, Possession of Controlled Substance. Yavon Oshay Fulton, Dealing in Marijuana; Carrying Handgun Without a License. Joseph Daniel Hacker,Carrying Handgun Without a License. Keith Allen Sullivan Jr., Possession of Methamphetamine. Amanda Nicole Davis, Auton Theft. Limery Eckhardt, Neglect of a Dependent. Civil Cases Jefferson CapitalSystems LLC v. Christopher Johnson. Mariner Finance, LLC v. Justin Land. LVNV Funding, LLC v. the following: Marquez Morse; Lizabeth Neidlinger; Abiola Raji; Eric Webb; Leopoldo A. Corona; Cynthia K. Duncan; Ferando Diaz; Amber Thompson. Wells Fargo Bank v. Loren Anderson. In Re: The Petition for Expungement and Sealing of Records of the following: Babara Cacciotti; Gregory Parker; Na-
SUPERIOR COURT I Judge Robert W. Freese Civil Cases Jennifer Ray v. Pierre Sanders,Geico Advantage Insurance Co. Linden Square HOA v. the following: Julie A. Douglas; Kalima R. Dumas; Sharon Kay Landau, Yuval Landaw; Tony L. Newland, David Kenneth Lee; Deborah L. Spears. Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Gene Alan Mitchell and Kara Lynn Mitchell. Heather Root v. Zachary Otauer, Protection Order. Sandra Corona v. John Neri, Protection Order. Gimena Gonzalez v. John Neri, Protection Order. Andrea Corona v. John Neri, Protection Order. Cinthia Rodriguez v. John Neri, Protection Order. Jesus Yivell Rodriguez v. John Neri, Protection Order. Ricardo Mateo Rodriguez v. John Neri, Protection Order. Probate or Mental Health Cases In Re: The Estate of Lisa A. Gerlach. In Re: The Estate of Ronson Dean Conder. In Re: The Estate of Larry L. Ferrell. In Re: The Estate of Ruth Ann Waterfill. In Re: The Estate of Eva J. Young. In Re: The Guardianship of Donna Sue Darlage. _____ SUPERIOR COURT II Judge Rhett M. Stuard Criminal Cases Greg J. Meiner, Disorderly Conduct. Grant R. Cameron, Battery with Bodily Injury. Jeffrey G. Doss, Battery with Bodily Injury. David M. White, Disorderly Conduct. Jacob Charles Howarth, Driving While Intoxicated. Jeffrey Henson, Identity Deception. Ryan Delane Burns, Driving While Suspended; Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Audrey N. Campbell, Auto Theft. Cody Zachary Zaviska, Possession of Narcotic Drug. Evan Caleb Moser, Possession of Narcotic Drug. Todd R. Savage, Possession of a Narcotic Drug. Civil Cases Trustgard Insurance Co. v. Francisco O. Ochoa. Gayle M. Garski v. Chad M. Roberts. Haley Wilson v. Trey Allen Blake Trent. Glen Haven HOA v. the Following: Matthew R. VanBuskirk; Brian A. Stanley, Chasity E. Stanley. Parks at Prestwick HOA v. the following: Reanne M. Dare; Melissa D. McCombs, Keith A. Twitty; William C. Roell, Briana P. Roell; Greg L.William, Chandra William. Saratoga Homestead HOA v. Cole Wilson, Kasey Cardwell. Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Maggie Byers and Logan Byers. Cary George v. Christopher Morton, Protection Order. Chloe George v. Christopher Morton, Protection Order. Vanita Bratcher v. Kiria Bratcher, Protection Order. Kyri Aunna Richey v. Kiria Bratcher, Protection Order. Ally Aunna Bratcher v. Kiria Bratcher, Protection Order. Brittany Anderson v. Kiria Bratcher, Protection Order. Phuong Thi Thuy Nguyen v. Lap D. Lien, Protection Order. _____ SUPERIOR COURT III Judge Karen M. Love Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Kelly Fisher and Eric Fisher. In the Matter of the Paternity of Kyran Shepherd. In the Matter of the Paternity of Di’Marques Di’Shean Tanner. In the Matter of the Paterni-
ty of Aydan M. Gomez. Ahn Tran v. Jack Le, Protection Order. Kayla Marie McGuire v. Zachary Thomas Groover, Protection Order. Jazmine Cardona v. Emmanuel Perez-Vanegas, Protection Order. _____ SUPERIOR COURT IV Judge Mark A. Smith Criminal Cases Dharmavir Shankerbhai Patel, Driving While Intoxicated. Justin Michael Brunner, Driving While Intoxicated. Lauren Tyler Preston, Driving While Intoxicated. Chet Leon Linson, Forgery for Prescription Drug. Joseph E. Deweese, Battery on a Public Safety Officer. Brianne M. Prevost, Theft; Forgery. Civil Cases Christina Freund v. Abigayle E. Cline. Virginia Trivett, Timothy Trivett v. Eversman Enterprise I, Inc., Robert A. Schisler. Progressive Paloverde Insurance Co. v. Quadri O. Olaniyan. Megan Rosemeyer v. Jorge Rodriguez. Amanda Bee v. James Sweazey. Randall Green v. Cinch Home Services. Family Cases In Re: The Marriage of Charley J. Cash and Tiffanee M. Cash. In Re: The Marriage of Richard A. Hamilton and Christian L. Hamilton. In Re: The Marriage of Jean Daniel Tjamak Nitha and Ulriche Natacha Meniapi. In Re: The Marriage of Jennifer Anderson-Hentry and William R. Henry. Stephanie A. Marshall v. Matthew J. Marshall, Protection Order. Ellen Cathcart v. Nicholas Smith, Protection Order. Leyla S. Reyes v. Brandon Niel Brauckhoff, Protection Order. Sheila Phillippo v. Richard L. Smith, Protection Order. Keith Godby v. Barbara Godby, Protection Order. ______ SUPERIOR COURT V Judge Stephanie LeMay-Luken Criminal Cases Tristan Alexander Colgrove, Violates Protective Order. Jeremiah L. Watkins, Driving While Suspended. John Austin Aufderheide, Driving While Intoxicated. Jon Warren Montgomery, Driving While Intoxicated. Russell Harold Walters, Jr., Possession of a Controlled Substance. Michael Ray Lakin, Jr., Theft. Jacob Bradley Wood, Intimidation with a deadly weapon. Goitom Meressa Ashebr, Domestic Battery. Adam Joseph Swafford, Driving After Being Habitual Traffic Offender. David Dean Thompson, Unlawful Possession of Syringe. Aaron Wolfgang Golden, Driving While Intoxicated. Rebecca Jean Mathes, Possessionn of Narcotic Drug. John Paul Fonner, Driving While Intoxicated. Thomas Cameron Isaacs, Auto Theft. Marlee Linda Shepherd, Domestic Battery. Charity A. Surack, Possession of Methamphetamine. Civil Cases Discover Bank v. the following: Kevin Dyer; Christina Eberwein. Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Ashley Smith. Ambulance Management Services, Ltd. v. Russell Cunning. Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. the following: Jacob Yantiss; Christina Workman. American Express N.A. v. Michael Nantze. The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute v. Sean Tiffany. Portfolio Recovery Associates v. the following: Kimberly Haydon; Kent Robinson; Lynette Kelly.
(M o r e O b i t u a r i e s Autovest LLC of Indiana v. the following: Lachelle Andrews; Marcus Leavell; Jesse Rogers. Christopher Kennedy v. State of Indiana. Family Cases Dasha Wimberly v. Stacy Radford, Protection Order. __________
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Birthday parties, new babies, anniversaries, visits from long-lost cousins -these are the items that make up the kind of news you only find in the pages of The Republican. If you have a local news item you’d like to contribute, you can call us at 317745-2777, send by fax to 317-647-4341, e-mail to therepublican@sbcglobal. net or drop by the office at 6 East Main in Danville. Our deadline for submitting news items is noon on Monday for Thursday’s edition. ___________
HCHS Pet Food Pantry
Hendricks County Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is still operating. You don’t have to be an existing Pet Food Pantry recipient - just call 317-7453338, answer some simple informational questions, and you can receive dog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup. The HCHS Pet Food Pantry is part of the County Food Pantry Coalition, and also participates in three Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry distributions. For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org. __________
Gleaners Mobile Pantry 2020-21
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry’s schedule in Hendricks county for 2020-21: Danville: 1st Friday of each month, 1-3 p.m., 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main. Stilesville: Every other 1st Wednesday, Oct., Dec, Feb., Apr., Jun. & August, 4-6 p.m., Christian Church, 8425 Morgan St. Pittsboro: Every other 1st Saturday, Nov., Jan. 9, Mar. May, Jul 10, Sep. 11, 10 a.m. - noon, Pittsboro Christian Church, 216 N. Maple St. Please bring your own bags or boxes. Open to the public; no ID required. ____________
Listen to HSO Online
The Hendricks Symphony Orchestra is offering new and encore performance on their website, www.HendricksSymphony.org. Click on “Media” then on “Recordings.” New listening options will be added from time to time, so check back often! Donations toward thes HSO’s 2020-2021 season may be made by visiting the “Donate” page on the website. __________
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DARRELL RICHARD “Dick” CLEARWATER, 97, beloved husband of Gwendolene (Shoulders) Clearwater of Plainfield went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2021. Born on January 7, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Darrell and Martha (Ledig) Clearwater. He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1940 at the age of 16. He then began his college studies at Purdue University. Before finishing college, he joined the Army Air Corp/Air Force and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was a member of the 3rd Photo Reconnaissance Squadron and was part of that historic day over Nagasaki, Japan in 1943. After the war, he completed his college career earning a degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University where he finished with Honors. He began a career at American Art and Clay in Speedway, Indiana where he met the love of his life, a young, hard-working girl named, Gwendolene. They married shortly thereafter, on his birthday, January 7, 1950. Their military family life began with multiple moves throughout the world. While in the Air Force Reserves, he was recalled to Active Duty for the Korean Conflict. Later, many of their travels brought them from Georgia to Texas, Germany, California, Greenland, and New York. While in Newburgh, New York, he completed his Master’s Degree from Syracuse University. During their years of travel, he made sure his children had outdoor memories that he documented and preserved for enjoying slideshows. He remained in the Air Force throughout the Vietnam War, then completed his 26-year military career, completing his last assignment as Lt. Colonel serving at the Pentagon. After retiring, Dick taught Business courses at the local college as well as served in the local county government while running a successful business. He and Gwen then relocated back to their home state of Indiana. He began to teach part-time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also taught Sunday school at Plainfield Baptist Church for over 30 years, just retiring a year ago. He was a dedicated teacher and loved to study. He also enjoyed watching football, the Miami Dolphins as well as anyone else who graduated from Purdue University. He was a wonderful cook and grill master, owning over 5 different types of grill. He even compiled and bound his own cookbook so he could give his children and grandchildren his favorite recipes, a wonderful treasure! He had a mischievous sense of humor and even nicknamed many of his grandchildren with special names. His love for animals and birds was evident as he had several dogs during his lifetime as well as cats. The birds on Claren Drive never went hungry. He was an avid reader and would sometimes finish a book in a day. He loved the Biblical teachings of Dr. David Jeremiah and the music of the Bill Gaither Trio and any patriotic songs. He was a generous supporter of many Christian ministries. In his later years, he enjoyed weekly grocery trips to Meijer with Gwen as well as putting in their yearly vegetable garden. In addition to his wife of 71 years, Dick is survived by his daughter Debbie Smith and husband, Greg, daughter Pam Dodson and husband, John, son Rick Clearwater and wife, Debbie, son Dave Clearwater and wife, Patti, 12 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Gulfside Hospice, 6117 Trouble Creek Rd. New Port Richey, FL 34653 or Disabled American Veterans Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 23, 2021 at 12 noon in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield with Pastor Jared Skinner officiating. Burial will Military Honors will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services in the funeral home. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to the Clearwater Family a condolence. ___________________________________________________
JOHN W. LEWIS, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Lillian Lewis. John was an United States Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a foreman with General Motors for 30 plus years retiring in 1990. John was a 50 year member of the Plainfield Christian Church. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, bowling, fishing and wood working in his free time. John would take the family on 2 to 3 week vacations in his camper. He helped coach his grandchildren in the Plainfield Softball League and was their biggest cheerleader. John loved spending time with his family, especially when he would take them all square dancing. He always said the best thing that ever happened to him besides being a husband and father, was being a big winner on the Price Is Right game show. John was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lewis and a grandson, Owen Matthew Deakin. Funeral services and burial will be private. Survivors include his loving wife, Marlene Lewis; daughters, Alice Lewis, Karen (Pete) Wethington, Becky (Scott) Markland and Kathy Lewis; brother, Buddy (Susan) Lewis; sisters, Marian Cheshire and Nancy Crawford; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for the excellent care they gave to John before he passed. ___________________________________________________
DAVID R. JONES, 82, passed away January 17, 2021. He was a factory worker for Noble Industries for 18 years. He also was a member of the Speedway Masonic Lodge and Kingsway Christian Church. He is survived by his brother, Donald B. Jones. Services are 1 p.m., Friday January 22, at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway with visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. before the service. Burial will be in Lincoln Memory Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Epileptic Foundation of Indiana. Online condolences may be shared at www.conklefuneralhome.com. ________________________
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