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Thanks to a grant from The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, three nonverbal communication boards were recently installed at park playgrounds in Brownsburg to create inclusive play spaces. The boards, located at Arbuckle Acres Park, Stephens Park and Williams Park, will help facilitate play narration and language learning in the park by allowing children to express thoughts and feelings by pointing to pictures on display. Each communication board features common words, numbers and symbols.
The new Hendricks County Bicentennial Steering Committee is holding a logo competition. It will be the first of many initiatives to prepare for the county’s 200th anniversary celebration in 2024.
Children and adults of all ages can help create a logo for the Hendricks County bicentennial celebration.
Participants must reside in Hendricks County. One entry per person. Submissions must include a description under 75
words explaining what inspired the design. Entrants under18 must have a parent or guardian signature on the submission form.
The winning design will be selected by the committee and will be reimagined by a local design firm. The winner will receive $500.
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on May 15. Entries must be electronic on the event website Hendricks200.com. Email questions to hendricks200th@gmail.com.
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Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover
The Avon Town Council met March 9. Meetings can be viewed on the town’s social media accounts. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. The next scheduled meeting is April 13.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council confirmed a resolution designating land at 8838 E. CR 100 S as an economic revitalization area and approved a personal property tax abatement for Ryder Integrated Logistics. A public hearing was held.
WHAT IT MEANS: The abatement is 50% for five years. Radial eCommerce and Fulfillment Omnichannel Technologies already has a fulfillment center at that location. Ryder has plans to put in a 300,000 square foot fulfillment center utilizing space unused by Radial. Companies granted abatements must file an annual compliance report.
WHAT HAPPENED: An ordinance was introduced that amends the right-ofway permit fees and annual bonds to streamline property owner or contractor process when simultaneously engaged in multiple projects.
WHAT IT MEANS: This ordinance was only an introduction. The increases reflect the cost incurred by the town to process a permit and inspect projects. Property owners or contractors must obtain permits before work begins.
Base permit fee for excavation or construction projects up to 100 linear feet cost $200. An additional 50 cents will be charged to each additional linear foot. The public works director can adjust or waive permit fees.
A Plainfield resident received the gift of sight with the help from the Plainfield Lions Club.
A $600 gift made it possible for her to receive treatment and platelet rich in growth factors eye drops made from her own blood to treat neurotrophic keratitis, an ocular disease that progressively damages the eye’s surface causing loss of vision from scarring, corneal melting and perforation.
“The Plainfield Lions Club is very appreciative of the strong support we receive from the community; $600 may not be much, but the gift of sight is priceless and would not have happened without the community’s support,” said club secretary Worth Donaldson.
A single bond cannot be less than $2,000. The base for annual bonds is $10,000. Bonds must be in place before permits can be issued.
Unstoppable isn’t about size, strength or speed. It’s about character. How you show up for the everyday and the extraordinary. West Central Indiana is full of unstoppable people. We know this because, at Hendricks, we’re rooted in the community through partnerships and service. Our patients are also our neighbors and we’re dedicated to providing them with exceptional healthcare.
This focus on quality has led us to earn membership in the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network, Leapfrog’s Top Teaching Hospital award and Healthgrades’ recognition as the state’s No. 1 for critical care. Bring your unstoppable spirit to the team, and let’s grow together. Be Unstoppable. Find your role at hendricks.org/CAREERS.
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WHAT HAPPENED: Parks and recreation director Travis Tranbarger requested the council pass the Recreation Impact Fee (RIF) Update Study.
WHAT IT MEANS: Every five years, the parks department reviews park impact fees for new businesses and residents. After discussion March 9, the amended document adjusts the fee to 8%, applied over the next five years. Tranbarger said park impact fees will fund approximately 60% of Virgil Park development. The third and final adoption was approved unanimously, including the increase.
WHAT HAPPENED: BPD Chief Joe Grimes shared the police department report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Grimes reviewed current hiring for three vacancies and said as part of 2024 budget preparation he plans to look at competitive salaries because the department has “fallen short” in recent years. Because the recruitment process requires investment, including weeks of training and service hours, Grimes wants the department to hire and retain qualified personnel.
WHAT HAPPENED: BFT Chief Larry Alcorn shared the fire territory report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Alcorn echoed the issues regarding salary and benefits Grimes shared. The fire territory has five vacancies and is working on a lateral hiring process. Alcorn has experienced some applicants turning down offers because Brownsburg is offering lower salaries than nearby fire departments.
WHAT HAPPENED: Water superintendent Frank Monts shared the water department report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Monts said the department would begin the annual system flushing April 3. They will update the public on social media.
WHAT HAPPENED: Water utilities director Kathy Dillon shared the wastewater department report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Dillon told the council about training the department recently received about rebuilding some of the 30 valves the department has that are becoming rusted and difficult to maneuver. Replacing the valves can cost $3,000-$10,000, making the rebuild training a benefit. Dillon invited the public to participate in the annual town clean up at 9 a.m. April 22. Individuals, families and groups from organizations such as church, school or business can register with the Parks Department to remove invasive species or clean up litter and trash at Williams Park.
WHAT HAPPENED: Development services director Jodi Dickey requested rezone approval for property at the northwest corner of East 56th Street and Dale Schier Drive.
WHAT IT MEANS: The applicant requests a zoning amendment from neighborhood commercial (NC) to high intensity general commercial (C2) to include an expansion to the existing State Bank business with drive-thru access and a new area for future development. Council approved the ordinance unanimously for third and final adoption.
WHAT HAPPENED: During public comment, it was requested that the council appoint a fifth Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) member.
WHAT IT MEANS: Absent council president Travis Tschaenn sent a letter for the council to read, appointing Matthew Browning to the BZA.
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The Plainfield Town Council met March 27 for a regular council meeting. The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for a council meeting on the second and fourth Mondays each month at 591 Moon Road. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found at townofplainfield.com. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed a resolution confirming interest by the town to purchase real estate for public purposes at 203 N. Mill St.
WHAT IT MEANS: The town confirms the purchase of .09 acres for public use, from current owner, National Shoot to Retrieve Field Trial Association.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed an ordinance on first reading that would amend Chapter 30, Section 30.08 of the Plainfield Town Code.
WHAT IT MEANS: This code would state that after the town council completes first reading of an ordinance, the ordinance will then be posted on the town’s website. Except for zoning ordinances, all ordinances shall be read two times before being passed, and no ordinance shall pass on the same day it was introduced unless provisions of “I.C. 36-5-2-9.8 are complied with; and resolutions may be introduced and passed at the same meeting.”
WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed an ordinance on first reading to authorize the town to become a member of the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority.
WHAT IT MEANS: In March 2020 Gov. Eric Holcomb signed P.L.83-2020 (SEA 350) (the “Act”) that allows eligible political subdivisions located in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Metropolitan Statistical Area to create the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) and to carry out its powers as more particularly described in the Act. The Development Authority has the power to, among other items, finance, improve, construct, reconstruct, renovate, purchase, acquire and equip land and projects that are of regional importance; construct or reconstruct highways, roads and bridges; acquire land or all or a part of one or more projects from an eligible political subdivision by purchase and more.
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By Peg McRoy Glover
The Hendricks County Recycling District (HCRD) is kicking up its recycling service by expanding the Lizton recycling center — a direct response to the area’s recycling needs.
“Lizton currently gets exchanged twice a day, (full bins are exchanged for empty bins) six days a week,” said Lenn Detwiler, HCRD executive director. “A lot of material moves through that recycling center. It is very costly to provide that much service to one site, so we are changing how it operates.”
When fully operational, a 6-foot fence will enclose two compactors, a large drop off bin, north and south entrances and an attendant’s office with 24-hour video surveillance. During open hours, an attendant will answer questions and explain what the center can and cannot accept for recycling.
“This is going to be a better arrangement for the folks that are already using the site,” said Detwiler. “The upgraded site will be a better experience for recyclers, especially for recyclers who want to recycle correctly.”
To understand what the HCRD does and how it works, it helps to know about how the recycling industry operates in the Hendricks County area.
Legislation in the 1990s mandated that every county in Indiana have its own solid waste management district or be part of a multi-county solid waste management district. This action was taken to help Indiana residents manage and recycle their waste responsibly when it came to what private industry could not or would not recycle.
HCRD handles recycling materials not picked up by private companies and does not deal with recycling that residents put curbside and pay private waste-hauling companies to remove.
“One of the gaps that we fill is that your trash hauler doesn’t want your antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs and your pool chemicals because bad things can happen in the trash truck when those things get compacted,” said Detwiler. “Tox-Away Days are an opportunity for residents to bring us all that stuff. It is a way for them to safely and properly get those things out of their homes. It is also a way for us to ensure that they are being disposed of and recycled properly.”
However, HCRD cannot recycle
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fence will enclose two compactors, drop off bin, north and south entrances and an attendant’s office with 24-hour video surveillance. (Rendering provided by HCRD)
everything. The staff points recyclers in the right direction, and HCRD encourages residents to reach out to them.
The end goal is to recycle as much as possible.
“The biggest issue we have had over the years at the Lizton location is people dropping off stuff that we can’t take,” said Detwiler. “The Lizton location will only be open during certain hours. An attendant will be on duty during those hours to help recyclers get their recyclables that we can’t take to places that can recycle those items.”
HCRD also emphasizes education. Outreach coordinator Amy Sieferman works
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Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Office contact: (317) 858-6070 or email at info@RecyclingHC.org
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HCRD also operates drop-off recycling centers in Coatesville and North Salem and yard waste recycling centers in Brownsburg and Plainfield.
with teachers in Hendricks County to teach students about the importance of recycling. Detwiler estimates that their educational program reaches 10,000 students a year through each school’s general educational curriculum.
“I work with students on reduce, reuse, recycle message and resource conservation,” said Sieferman. “We also do a lot of programs relating to science, engineering, math and technology (STEM) education. We know they are going to be the future problem solvers.”
Their educational programs hit most science standards, but recycling messages can also be delivered through other subjects.
Seiferman presents in the classroom and through online videos. The public can watch some videos on YouTube.
“This program is about our kid’s future,” said Seiferman. “We try to put this information into the context that these are realworld things that we have to do for a clean planet. I will be relating to them why our Lizton center is so important in helping us recycle properly.”
ON THE COVER: Hendricks County Recycling
All Hendricks County residents can utilize any of these locations 8 a.m.-1 p.m. to dispose of toxic materials. Most materials are free to drop off. There is a $20-$25 fee for televisions and $5-$10 fee for large appliances and some tires.
Website: RecycleHC.org
April 8: Brownsburg East Middle School, 1250 Airport Road, Brownsburg
May 20: Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, Gate 5
July 15: Hickory Elementary School, 907 S. Avon Ave., Avon
Aug. 26: Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, Gate 5
Oct. 21: Plainfield Middle School, 709 Stafford Road, Plainfield
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$ 10,000
North Salem State Bank gave $10,000 to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds March 7 for improvements and upgrades.
“As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, I can’t think of any organization that has played a greater part in our community’s success than the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and 4-H Complex,” said Matt Howrey, bank president and CEO. We are proud of the strong agricultural roots in Hendricks County and honored to have supported each other for many decades. We hope that this partnership continues into the next 100 years.”
This is one of 10 $10,000 charitable contributions NSSB plans to give to communities as they mark a century of business.
LaRon Beemer, an agribusiness consultant from Brownsburg, traveled to Uganda for two weeks to share his technical skills and expertise with local farmers.
Beemer’s assignment is part of Catholic Relief Services’ Farmer-to-Farmer program that promotes economic growth, enhanced nutrition through access to healthy food and agricultural development in East Africa.
Farmer-to-Farmer matches the technical expertise of U.S. farmers and professionals in agri-businesses, farming cooperatives and universities with farmers in developing countries to assist them in improving agricultural productivity, accessing new markets and increasing their incomes.
Farmer-to-Farmer is funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of Beemer’s assignment was to conduct a detailed market analysis for processed maize grain and provide a road map for the cooperative to address existing marketing challenges and tap into the competitive milled maize market.
He worked with 14 co-op members who represented leadership of the 1,300 members of the Kyendangara Area Cooperative Enterprise in western Uganda. This is Beemer’s fourth volunteer assignment with Farmer-to-Farmer and is one of more than 1,000
assignments that focus on improving approaches to local agriculture practices and expanding production of quality food crops and nutrition in Benin, Ethiopia, Nepal, Rwanda, Sudan, Timor-Leste and Uganda.
The program, funded by the U.S. government, has been running for nearly 40 years. For more information, visit farmertofarmer. crs.org.
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Neva Verbik, a senior at Avon High School, was named with the 2023 State Outstanding Senior award for the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG Indiana) program. She competed in the competition and was announced as the winner at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis.
Gov. Eric Holcomb presented the award along with Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner David Adams and Indiana DWD Associate Chief of Service Delivery and Field Operations, Leslie Crist.
Verbik is the first AHS student to be named with the honor, which includes a scholarship award. For more information, visit in.gov/dwd/jag/ cdc or jagindiana.org.
A feature in the Hendricks County ICON highlighting leaders of tomorrow.
By Peg McRoy Glover
Doria Baker and Charlotte Rose, two Brentwood Elementary fifth grade students, are headed to the VEX IQ Robotics World Championship May 2-4 in Dallas.
Their outstanding finish at the VEX IQ Robotics State Championship March 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium qualifies them to advance to this world competition.
The competition in Dallas will host the best 517 elementary teams from around the world representing 45 states and 45 countries.
“We are really proud and excited for these two fifth grade girls,” said Jennifer Gray, Brentwood robotics coach. “They work really well together and are a strong dynamic duo.”
With guidance from teachers and mentors these students came up with their own creative design for a robot based on the VEX IQ’s current year’s competition game called Slap Shot.
They designed, built and programmed their robot using VEX IQ parts to solve this engineering challenge. The robot they designed has a shooter and flywheel.
“My favorite part of our robot is the shooting mechanism because it is accurate and gets us the most points,” said Baker. “Robotics has built my confidence in competing on stage, doing interviews and working as a team.”
Baker and Rose are part of Plainfield’s Red Pride Robotics League that consists of 37 robotic teams.
“The best part of robotics this year is getting to build the robot and going to state,” said Rose. “This year I have learned new ways to build and how to drive the course.”
They meet twice a week after school. Through this program they learn lifelong skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, project management and documentation.
“I get chills when I think about how these students take
what they’ve learned and apply it to building robots,” said Gray. “It truly sparks their natural curiosity about STEM subjects which will serve them well throughout their whole education and life.”
Compiled by Mike Beas
The Avon softball program recorded a 9-5 victory at home over Noblesville to get its season off to a good start. The Orioles pounded out a total of 10 base hits, as junior Maddi Pappas and sophomore Natalie Mace each delivered two base hits. Mace, freshman Lilly Heath and junior Hannah Sutton all had doubles. Junior Emma Stopperich pitched the last 4 1/3 innings for Avon, permitting only two hits and striking out six Millers batters. The Orioles then stepped out of conference with an 8-2 loss against Bedford North Lawrence, allowing the Stars five runs in the bottom of the first inning. Senior Mandy Lauth and junior Karly Anderson contributed two hits each as Lauth homered and drove in both of Avon’s runs. Four pitchers worked for the Orioles, the last being freshman Addie Forst, who worked 3 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and striking out four.
Brownsburg opened its softball season with a 12-8 loss to visiting Eastern Hancock despite Kenzie Cress, Hailey Thompson, Izzy Neal, AG Pogue and Addie Starnes all producing two base hits each. One of Pogue’s was a home run, while Lexi Gordon, Thompson and Starnes all delivered doubles for the Bulldogs. Senior Addy Neal was the starting pitcher for Brownsburg, but it was sophomore Avery Toole working the final 4 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and striking out four.
Danville softball lost at Zionsville, 20-4, in five innings with the Warriors collecting nine base hits overall, led by seniors Tori Rinehart and Marly Gearld and sophomore Addison Davis with two apiece. Gearld and senior Lilian Beller produced doubles.
By Mike Beas
Roughly a decade has passed since Griffin Schabel began playing baseball, enough time to sort out potential comfort zones.
And though Schabel, a senior at Avon High School, feels at ease and is fully competent playing virtually every position on the diamond, there are those he would rather avoid.
“Third base. That’s the hot corner, and the reaction time was never for me,” said Schabel, laughing. “Second base, as well. I would always just launch the ball hard at the first baseman, for some reason.”
Most anywhere else, the kid is golden.
This is particularly true when Schabel is roaming the outfield for the Orioles. He’s starting his second consecutive season in right field for Avon, which produced a 15-14 record last season, including a 6-8 mark in the final Hoosier Crossroads Conference standings.
Schabel, the son of former Speedway High School player Greg Schabel (the 1994 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year, who later played at Indiana University), did his part with a .256 batting average and finishing third among Orioles players in hits (22) and runs (19).
Griffin Schabel’s six doubles and two triples positioned him at the top of those statistical categories, as well.
“Griffin is a fierce competitor. He is a great teammate and someone you want to go to battle with everyday,” said Avon baseball coach Troy Drosche. “He is absolutely one of the greatest defensive outfielders in the state.
“Any team that he is on will be better because he plays with passion, has no excuses and leaves it all on the field.”
Avon was scheduled to open its 2023 season on April 1 at the Center Grove Showcase with games against the host Trojans and Homestead. The Orioles’ home opener was slated for April 5 against HCC rival Noblesville.
Schabel’s bat, glove, base running and leadership all promise to play key roles in the weeks ahead.
Schabel, who carries a 3.4 grade point average at Avon, did a Q&A with ICON:
Q: So define the life of a right fielder during an Avon baseball game?
A: Honestly, I just look at it the same as every other position on the baseball diamond. Growing up, I played every position. Being a right fielder, you have to control what you can control. I love it out there. Tracking down baseballs is fun.
Q: What drew you to baseball, and what do you continue to like most about the sport?
A: When I started playing, I was 7 or 8 years old. I heard about my dad playing at Speedway High School and at IU. Baseball has always been in my family and is so much fun. Even when you don’t have a game, you can do fielding practice, you can do hitting practice and you can do bullpen.
Q: What are your plans after graduating from Avon High School?
A: I’m committed to play baseball for Lincoln Trail College in (Robinson) Illinois, and I’m going to major in business management. There were some Division III, Division II and NAIA programs that were interested, but Lincoln Trail really stood out. They just eat, drink and sleep baseball over there, and you have to carry a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible to play.
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By Deanna Hindsley
Farmers began Hendricks County. Farming was a way of life for most in 1824 when this area officially became a county and as people settled here.
To this day, residents are proud of their farms and their contribution to residents’ lives.
Today, farmers buy hybrid corn to plant. Hybrid means it has been developed to conform to a standard of desirable characteristics including increased size, yield or disease resistance. It might be ordered in late fall and delivered in February or March by truck, packaged in large plastic cube-shaped units.
Before the advent of hybrid corn, farmers saved corn from one season for seed for the next season.
Weeks before planting time farmers selected the best ears for seed corn as it was being gathered from the cribs each day for feed.
When farmers saved enough seed,
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they were shelled in the farm kitchen, perhaps as a family gathering after supper when mother, father and all the children who were old enough to help, sat in a circle and worked together.
First, the larger irregular kernels from the butt of each ear and the small grains at the tip were removed and saved for feed for poultry or calves. The father bit off the ends of some grains to determine if there was a live sprout so it would be good for planting.
No one objected to the job of shucking, though thumbs and palms got red and rough. A piece of the cob could substitute for the hand to rub off corn from another cob.
The family laughed and told tales and sometimes sang a song to make the best of a necessary farm chore. An agricultural revolution has taken place since then, and never again will a happy farm family chat together and shell seed corn.
The Hendricks County Museum is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 170 S. Washington St., Danville. Built in 1866, it was the home for Hendricks County sheriffs and their families with the county jail on the lower level until 1974. Groups can schedule tours at hendrickscountymuseum.org or leave a message at (317) 718-6158.
Culture Fair at Brownsburg East and West Middle Schools
Sponsored in part by Adelsperger Orthodontics
As BCSC becomes a more diverse place to learn, clubs such at Junior Leaders of Tomorrow (JLOT) and Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT) offer students a chance to discuss among each other the unique quali ties that individuals bring, but also the commonalities that bring them together. The target population is all students so that they can raise their awareness of the diverse world around them. In addition to smaller events at each school during the school day, this grant provided a larger combined Culture Fair in the evening where parents and students from both middle schools as well as community members could attend.
ANITA MALACHI
AMOUNT: $407.00
Because of this BEF grant, students are able to educate each other by bringing their authentic selves to school. When they open up their worlds by sharing their cultures with their classmates, our student body becomes closer.
- Anita Malachi
Just part of the $130,000 that BEF awarded in grants this past year.
Visit our website at www.brownsburgeducationfoundation.org to learn more about the grant projects funded by BEF in the 2022-2023 school year.
The Hendricks County Museum’s main fundraiser, Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars, will be held May 20 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. This annual event has happened annually since 2015, with a virtual fundraising silent auction event even held during the pandemic in 2020.
Tickets are on sale now. A sold-out crowd is expected. Go to hendrickscountymuseum.org for tickets, donating toward specific dancers or to become a sponsor.
DWHCS has been called the most “fun” fundraiser in Hendricks County. Sponsors receive recognition throughout the event and on social media.
Eleven dancers representing all facets of Hendricks County have been practicing their moves under the guidance of Arthur Murray instructors. They have also been securing sponsorships, contributions and donations from businesses, family and friends.
She is a member of The Links Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Sorority and volunteers as a public speaker. Her dance experience is just for fun, but she is excited to represent HRH in this event and support the Hendricks County Museum.
Joe Brooks lives in North Salem with his wife of 23 years and their three children.
Brooks serves on the Sheltering Wings board of directors. He also served on the boards of Eel River Township Advisory and North West Hendricks Schools. He is on the worship team at Your Venture Church in Lizton.
Brooks enjoys time outdoors with his family and working on vehicles in his home shop. He loved his tour of the Hendricks County Museum and is dancing to support it.
A lifelong Hendricks County resident, Jenna met her husband on the first day of kindergarten but did not date until five years after high school. They have two children. Berry is executive director at Danville Regional Rehab and is excited to represent Danville Regional Rehab as well as American Senior Communities, the event’s title sponsor.
Having previously worked in inner city organizations, Berry was thrilled when an opening in Danville opened and loves seeing local businesses support each other.
“I look forward to learning the tango and gaining the confidence to perform in front of people,” she said. “Mostly, I’m just going to have fun with it.”
Kristy Cheek is originally from Speedway and moved to Brownsburg more than 19 years ago and has raised two children. She is the current office manager at Bogan Eyecare Center and has been there for 14 years.
Cheek loves going to the beach and the Tennessee woods and dancing with her daughter who is a competitive dancer. She is excited to promote the Hendricks County Museum so that “the future can be well informed of the past.”
She’s looking forward to bringing her energy to the dance floor.
Monet Bowling is medical director of breast oncology surgery at Hendricks Regional Health. She and her husband Don have three children. Bowling is quite the basketball fan and enjoys reading and exercising. She runs regularly with an Indianapolis group called Black Girls RUN and has run three marathons.
Brett Clark began his law enforcement career with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office in 1989 and was the elected sheriff from 2015-2022. He has served on national and state sheriff’s boards, and received the Sagamore of the Wabash in 2022. He and Karie, his wife of 27 years, have two
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adult sons. She danced in the 2018 DWHCS event.
Clark has long supported the museum and often brings in friends to tour. His yoga lessons may have prepared him to dance for Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars.”
The owner of McKenzie Crose AgencyFarmers Insurance in Brownsburg has Hendricks County roots, is president of Project Angel, Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce Board Member and a former Big Sister with Big Brother/Big Sister.
When asked to participate, she didn’t even flinch – she was honored. She has learned how to get out of her comfort zone, thus opening up many great opportunities. She is thrilled to be a part of DWHCS and help give back to the Hendricks County Museum. She is excited to gain a new, undiscovered self-confidence while meeting new people and having fun throughout the process.
Hospital in Avon where he has been working since 2019. He couldn’t be happier to work with such knowledgeable colleagues who are passionate about patient care. In his free time he likes traveling, coffee, music and trying to stay active, which is why he is so excited to be a part of Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars.
Angela Jenkins is salon coordinator at The Edge Salon and is from a four-generation Avon family. While in her youth she was in theater, tap, ballet, jazz and baton. Jenkins loves the outdoors, helping with animal and environmental causes and supporting youth and education. Jenkins couldn’t resist becoming involved with DWHCS considering the combination of dance and Hendricks County history. How could she say no?
Dianne Frewer has danced since she was 6, including Joffrey Ballet at that time in NYC. Since her marriage to Mike, she worked for El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police and City of Carmel, all as a 911 dispatcher. Then she worked almost 20 years as a legal assistant with a law firm. She also sews, and when she retired, she became a full time sewing professional.
Although she has not danced since the early 1970s she looks forward to enjoying the opportunity with DWHCS and supporting the Hendricks County Museum.
Jeremy Miers is a memory care support specialist at Brownsburg Meadows and is passionate about his work, residents and their families. He and his longtime fiancée have two children, a dog and a cat. Miers is an avid sports fan. He agreed to step out of his comfort zone and dance for Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars, hopefully gaining dance confidence and a sense of rhythm. He is proud to support this great cause.
A lifelong Midwesterner, Joe Helfenberger grew up in Wisconsin and spent time in Iowa before going to medical school in Iowa City. During residency matchmaking, he was enamored with the people and camaraderie he saw at IU School of Medicine and was thrilled when he matched to IU in Internal Medicine. After completing his three year residency, he stayed as a full time hospitalist at IU West
Kevin Miller is the chief lending officer for North Salem State Bank. He and his wife Jennie, who both grew up in Danville, have three daughters also growing up there. He loves making outdoor memories with his family. He serves in his community as board member of Hendricks County Parks Foundation, formerly at Putnam County Museum and Hendricks County Ducks Unlimited. He coaches his girls softball teams. He and his family are members of Westbridge Church. He’s stepping out of his comfort zone to dance to support the Hendricks County Museum and is enjoying the experience
By Jana Morrison
In 2011 my family took their three children to an Easter egg hunt. Normally, such an event is a fun filled day for kids to run, play, find eggs and eat candy. Yet, when the clock ticked down and kids took off in pursuit of candy treasures, my daughter put her plastic bucket on her head and began to cry.
Abigail was diagnosed at age 2 as nonverbal autistic. A typical egg hunt can be overwhelming for children with sensory issues. Yet, as they were all leaving the egg hunt, her father Ryan and I recall seeing two children in wheelchairs left in tears on the sidelines unable to participate.
Abbi is blessed with two amazing older brothers Hayes and Evan. On that day, they went home and decided to hide and share their newly acquired eggs with their sister. That day was bittersweet.
My daughter was able to go home and recreate some version of an egg hunt with her siblings, but there was a nagging feeling between us as parents that something more could be done. I told Ryan that someday I was going to give kids with disabilities a place to hunt eggs.
In spring 2015, with the support of their church, THE WELL COMMUNITY Church, our family hosted an egg hunt for kids with disabilities. Thirty-seven children attended that year. Since then, the hunt has grown with almost 100 kids registered for this year’s event.
The hunt is broken into three categories: 2 p.m. for kids in wheelchairs or who use gait trainers, 3 p.m. for kids with sensory issues and 4 p.m. for kids with any disability.
At the Special Egg Event, kids will have access to the playground, sensory room, craft room, LEGO room, games and prizes, plus the Easter Bunny. The church and community donated candy, filledEaster eggs, gave monetary
donations and provided volunteers. This event was Abbi inspired, but community blessed. Register at thewellcommunitychurch.com or contact me at jana@thewellcommunitychurch.com.
This summer Sydney Robertson, Brownsburg, will join high school students from across the nation to take part in an academic and career oriented development experience. National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Veterinary Medicine will happen at the Houston Zoo in Texas.
NYLF Veterinary Medicine is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family
of programs that enables students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. Since age 3 Robertson has wanted to be a veterinarian with large animals. She also enjoys horror movies, video games, baking and cross-stitch and outdoor adventures, especially traveling and zip lining. For more information, visit envisionexperience.com.
Sandy Rutter, Plainfield, was awarded the W.P. Woods Fellowship award named after the Evansville, Ind., physician credited with founding Lions Clubs over 100 years ago. The W.P. Woods Fellow is the highest award to be presented by the State of Indiana Lions recognizing outstanding individuals and their commitment to making their communities
better.
Plainfield Lions Club President Tom Iles presented Rutter with the award at the club’s March meeting in recognition in making the Lions Craft Fair a success at the Hendricks County Rib-Fest and her leadership in charitable activities that support the service projects of the Plainfield Lions.
More than $300,000 in financial assistance is available to Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills through Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund. Qualifying customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account. Duke Energy Indiana will also begin reducing the security deposit amount
for customers eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). In addition, when Indiana’s winter disconnection moratorium ends on March 15, LIHEAP-qualified customers carrying a past-due balance will be auto-enrolled in a special, extended installment plan. Visit duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library is partnering with the Human Library organization, the Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity, Hendricks County Pride and the Hendricks County Community Foundation to host the Human Library event 1-3 p.m. April 8. Participants can drop in for a 20-minute conversation with a human “book” who will share their story as a person
with a disability, as a minority or another unique life experience.
In the 2022 Community Needs Assessment from the Hendricks County Community Foundation, 23.2% of residents noted that diversity, equity and inclusion are areas of concern. Funding came from the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Community Unity Grant.
To honor people who have represented the Bruin community well, Tri-West High School is starting a Wall of Excellence. Nominees should come from all walks of life, including armed services, athletics, business, education, media and science.
The application process includes a nomination form to describe contributions, achievements, honors, community service and leadership.
Forms due April 14 will be reviewed by a selection committee that includes alumni, a teacher and a student and a representative from the administrative team. Selected nominees will be invited to an induction ceremony.
Visit hendricks.k12.in.us/o/twhs/page/ about-alumni.
The 2023 Brownsburg Older Adult Alliance annual comedy Show will be at 7 p.m. April 22 at the Brownsburg American Legion Hall Post 331, 636 E. Main St., Brownsburg.
The cast of comedians include Steve Pyatte, long-time Brownsburg supporter; Shane Ray, executive director and onair personality at WYRZ; Abdul-Hakim
Shabazz, radio personality, political pundit and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis and Jay Baker of Bob and Tom radio fame and WFBQ-FM radio. The master of ceremonies will be Brownsburg’s Rob Kendall of WIBC radio. Tickets, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets in advance are $20 and $25 at the door bburgoaa.org.
7-8, Friday-Saturday
Spring Artisans Market
5-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kennedy Estate, 525 N. State St., Lizton. Cost: $5 or $7 for both days; 12 and under: free. Visit vendor booths. facebook.com/kennedy. estate
10 Monday
Genealogy Nuts
1 p.m., Danville Center Township Public Library, 101 S. Indiana St., Danville. History at your fingertips using Hoosier State Chronicles and Indiana Memories with Justin Clark. dplindiana.org
11 Tuesday
Information Session for Adult Children of Older Seniors
6 p.m., Danville Public Library, 101 S. Indiana, Danville. Focus on signs to look for when a parent or loved one may not be safe to live at home any longer. RSVP to Brittany Hujar, bhujar@dplindiana.org or call (317) 745-2604.
12 Wednesday
Introduction to Container Gardens
6:30 p.m., Scamahorn Park, Scout building, Pittsboro. Hendricks County Master Gardeners show how to create and maintain a container garden, including blueprints and free seeds to get it started. facebook.com/ pittsboroindianaparksandrecreation
13 Thursday
Grief Share
6 p.m., The Church by the Side of the Road, 10323 E. County Road 100 S, Avon. Cost is $20 for a workbook. Scholarships available. Contact pastorrick@ thechurchbythesideoftheroad.org
14-16, Friday-Sunday
Indianapolis Spring Gem Mineral Jewelry Show
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Cost: $7/ 18 or older, $2/ages 12-17 and free for ages 11 & under Gems, miners, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from around the world. facebook.com/ indianapolisgemshow
14 Friday
Teen Job Fair
3:30-6 p.m., Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne St., Danville. Meet local businesses and organizations who are hiring for now and the future. facebook.com/danvilleindianatownhall
15 Saturday
Teen Certified Babysitter Course
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Brownsburg Town Hall, 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Red Cross certification in babysitting and pediatric first aid for ages 11-17. brownsburgparks.com
17 Monday
Chess Club,
6:30-7:30 p.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. Every first and third Monday students in elementary through 12th grade are welcome. Chess pieces and boards are provided. avonlibrary.net
19 Wednesday
No-Sew T-shirt Tote
4:30-5:30 p.m. Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. Celebrate Earth Day at the library and upcycle an old T-shirt. For first through fifth grades. Registration required. avonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/ calendar/2023-april/
20 Thursday
Ladies Night Out
5-8 p.m., Downtown Danville Courthouse Square. Shop local retailers during special late hours. facebook.com/ ladiesnightoutonthesquare
22 Saturday
Earth Day cleanup
9 a.m.-1 p.m., meet at Williams Park, 940 Locust Lane, Brownsburg. Volunteer to remove trash throughout Brownsburg or remove invasive plants from Williams Park. Create a mural with recycled items found during clean up. Trash bags and pickers provided. Register groups by April 17. brownsburg.org/487/Clean-and-Green-Earth-Day
22 Saturday
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day
1-2 p.m., Pecar Park Nature Center, 5203 E. CR 150 N, Avon. Join for a history of Earth Day, how to help the earth, hike at Pock Woods and create an Earth Day craft. washingtontownshipparks.org
22 Saturday
BOAA Annual Comedy Show
7-10pm, American Legion Post 331, 636 E Main St, Brownsburg. The cast of comedians include Steve Pyatte, long-time Brownsburg supporter; Shane Ray, executive director and on-air personality at WYRZ; Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, radio personality, political pundit and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis and Jay Baker of Bob and Tom radio fame and WFBQ-FM radio. The master of ceremonies will be Brownsburg’s Rob Kendall of WIBC radio. Tickets, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. boaacomedyshow.eventbrite. com
22 Saturday
5th Annual Double Down for Charity 6:30-11 p.m., West Chase Golf Club, 4 Hollaway Blvd., Brownsburg. Table games and reverse raffle. $50, includes $30 in gaming chips and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets: brownsburgsertoma.square.site
22 Saturday
Artscape
7-9 p.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. Artscape 2023 All That Jazz. Tickets: $25 per person at the door. Avonlibrary.net
23 Sunday
70th Anniversary Hoosier Hundred
2 p.m., Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, 10267 U.S. 136, Indianapolis. Features a 100-mile race for USAC Silver Crown and one of the richest payouts in Silver Crown racing today. nhra.evenue.net
26 Wednesday
Senior Center: Our Beautiful Parks
12:30-1:30 p.m., Hendricks County Senior Services, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville. Join naturalists at the senior center on the fourth Wednesday of every month for a free naturethemed program. For a lunch reservation, call (317) 9105356 by 11 a.m. the day before the program.
27-29 Thursday-Saturday
Phi Beta Psi Sorority annual Community Garage Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Clothing, household items, shoes, purses, toys and books. facebook.com/ pittsboroindianaparksandrecreation
28-29 Friday-Saturday
Annual Arts Gala
9-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road, Plainfield. A fine art fundraiser featuring high quality art in a variety of media, live music, craft beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Liveartist demonstrations. Art for purchase. plainfieldlibrary.net/ artsgala
28-29 Friday-Saturday
Weekend of Hope Ladies conference
6:30-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Harmony Baptist Church, 5693 Broyles Road, Avon. Featuring Sheila Walsh. Tickets at harmonyofavon.com. (317) 745-0011
29 Saturday
Gardening for All ages
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. The annual spring gardening show features free garden speaker sessions, gardening help from Master Gardeners, exhibit booths with gardening related vendors and gardening associations, free seeds, free trees and children’s activities. Hendricksgardeners.com
29 Saturday
Avon Alumni Banquet
4 p.m. social time, 6 p.m. dinner, Avon Advanced Learning Center Café, 7575 E. CR 150 S., Avon, door 12. Cost: $30/ person. Speaker is Class of 1969 Alumnus retired Lt. Col. Denny Grundy. Featured class is Class of 1973, and all classes ending in 3 will be recognized. Checks can be made payable to the Avon Alumni Association, attention: Avon Alumni Association c/o 233 N. CR 900 E, Avon, IN 46123. (317) 850-9410, (317) 273-1947
Sharon Lee Melton
Sharon Lee Melton, 82, passed away March 21, 2023. She was born April 16, 1940. Services were held March 24 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.
Robert E. Brower
Robert E. Brower, 92, passed away March 17, 2023. He was born Sept. 19, 1930. Services were held March 22 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Erin M. Hohman
Erin M. Hohman, 32, passed away March 26, 2023. She was born June 15, 1990. Services were held March 26 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Gregory (Greg) Holtman,
Gregory (Greg) Holtman, 59, passed away March 28, 2023. Services were held April 8. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to Eagle Creek Community Church Mission Fund, Life Centers of Indianapolis, Paul & Lois Holtman Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Foundation of Southern Indiana or Richard E Martin Memorial Scholarship at Butler University.
Harriet Ann Kean
Harriet Ann Kean, 89, passed away March 27, 2023. She was born Nov. 26, 1933. Services were held March 31 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Evan Jay Scott
Evan Jay Scott, 59, passed away Feb. 25, 2023. Services were held March 20, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He worked for Texas Instrument in Richardson, Texas, for 44 years. He is survived by his wife Julia; his son Cory of Plano, Texas; his mother Jean of Brownsburg, Ind.; his sister Tammy; nephew Brandon of Westfield, Ind.; and uncle Ross and Sharon Nichols of Ft. Myers, Fla.
Rita Marie Mullins Snoddy
Rita Marie Mullins Snoddy, 96, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born Nov. 19, 1926. Services were held March 29 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Bill D. Wright
Bill D. Wright, 73, passed away March 27, 2023. He was born Sept. 4, 1949. Services were held April 3 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to Indiana Donor Network.
Reuben L. Pitts
Reuben L. Pitts, 90, passed away March 22, 2023. He was born March 18, 1933. Services were held March 27 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.
Dale Edward “Herb” Chalfant
Dale Edward “Herb” Chalfant, 91, passed away March 17, 2023. He was born April 2, 1931. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
David A. Clark
David A. Clark, 73, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born Jan. 27, 1950. Helton & Harris Funeral Homes, Danville/ Clayton, was entrusted with arrangements. Private services will be held. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Taylor Madison Cook
Taylor Madison Cook, 30, passed away March 17, 2023. She was born Feb. 15, 1993. Services were held March 25 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro.
Tom Helton
Tom Helton, 78, passed away March 20, 2023. He was born May 7, 1944. Services were held April 6 at Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville. Contributions may be made to Putnam County Animal Care Control or Life’s Journey Hospice.
William W. “Bill” Johnson
William W. “Bill” Johnson, 78, passed away March 22, 2023. He was born April 4, 1944. Services were held March 27 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville.
Bonnie Lee Molloy
Bonnie Lee Molloy, 82, passed away March 20, 2023. She was born June 6, 1940. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to Plainfield United Methodist Church.
Beth (Stringer) Shields
Beth Stringer Shields, 85, passed away March 24, 2023. She was born Sept. 8, 1937. Private services will be held. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Matthew David Simmerman
Matthew David Simmerman, 26, passed away March 17, 2023. He was born July 8, 1996. Services were held March 26. Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Eugene Speer
Robert Eugene Speer, 87, passed away March 26, 2023. He was born May 16, 1935. Services were held March 28 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Contributions may be made to Sacred Selections.
Barbara J Baxter
Barbara J Baxter, 88, passed away March 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 30, 1935. Services were held March 27 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.
Mary J. Carr, 73, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born April 16th, 1949. Services were held April 3 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to Hendricks County Friends of the Shelter.
Iris Eileen Coen
Iris Eileen Coen, 80, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born May 15, 1942. Private services will be held. CarlisleBranson Funeral Home, Mooresville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Martha L. Collier, 76, passed away March 26, 2023. She was born Oct. 16, 1946. Services were held March 31. CarlisleBranson Funeral Home, Mooresville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Shirley Louise Depree, 87, passed away March 20, 2023. She was born June 15, 1935. Services will be held May 7. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Lulla Orphan Program.
Josephine Gratien, 82, passed away March 18, 2023. She was born Dec. 10, 1940. Carlisle-Branson Funeral Home, Mooresville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Larry Harding
Larry Harding, 56, passed away March 26, 2023. He was born June 30, 1966. Services were held April 1 at Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville.
Jean McKeand
Jean McKeand, 86, passed away March 30, 2023. She was born Dec. 7th, 1936. Services will be 11 a.m.-12 p.m. April 10 at Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville.
Helen B. Shepherd, 91, passed away March 22, 2023. She was born March 20, 1932. Services were held March 25 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Larry
Larry R. Svendsen, 80, passed away March 22, 2023. He was born Sept. 23, 1942. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Thomas Earl Warriner, 75, passed away March 19, 2023. He was born Feb. 17, 1948. Services were held March 23 at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Home, Mooresville. Contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Phyllis J. Warriner, 97, passed away March 27, 2023. She was born July 2, 1925. Services were held April 2 at Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville.
Susan E. Hoover, 71, Stilesville, passed away March 19, 2023. She was born Sept. 1, 1951. Services were held March 23 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
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1. IU Health People Mover transports
6. Hit the ground running
10. ___ Vegas
13. Settled a debt
15. Nike rival
16. Biblical verb ending 17. Summer brew
18. *Hendricks County town vinaigrette acronym?
20. Common HBO rating 22. Clinton’s 2016 running mate
23. *Elkhart County city between-meal snacks?
29. Hollywood’s Hathaway 30. Fittingly
31. Angsty music genre
34. Antebellum
37. Walking infant
39. RSVP enclosure
40. What changes when a city annexes land areas...and a hint to the answers to the starred clues
42. Not dis
44. Myopic toon
46. Storage spots
48. Free ad on WISH
49. Ages and ages
51. Hawaiian dance
52. *Hamilton County city crop grower?
56. Assumed name
59. Oxen connector
60. *Miami County city medal winner?
64. “Baby” singer Justin
68. Caribbean, e.g.
69. Panache
70. Tampa neighbor, informally
71. Lawyer’s abbr.
72. El ___ (warm ocean current)
73. Accumulate Down
1. Numerical prefix
2. DVR button
3. Indy Zoo primate
4. Actor McConaughey
5. Kitchen strainer
6. Massage Envy, e.g.
7. Candy heart word
8. Texter’s “I think”
9. German thanks
10. ___ Strauss & Co.
11. Oodles
12. Footwear
14. Rhett’s parting word to Scarlett
19. Herron School painter’s prop
21. &
23. In-between spaces
24. Way to I-70
25. Derisive looks
The
The name “Indiana”
Which American president had such distinct blue eyes and such a cold, stone-faced demeanor that he was popularly known as the “human iceberg?” This man served one term as a US Senator from Indiana and one term as US President.
26. Bested
27. Gin flavoring
28. Nine-headed mythical monster
32. St. Elmo steak order
33. Crystal ball gazer
35. Pacers’ original org.
36. IMS owner Penske
38. Summer hrs.
41. Hampton Inn unit
43. Old Russian ruler
45. Asian gambling mecca
47. School day’s end, for some
Cunning
Pale
Pocket watch chains
55. Japanese dog 56. Church section
Arthur of “Maude”
By Dick Wolfsie
I recently read in one of my news feeds that an 85-year-old man was fumbling through his drawers (which is a funny image, right there) and found a $1 parking ticket fine he had gotten almost 70 years ago and forgot to pay.
Henry was apparently a man with a sharp financial sense. He knew that someday he’d be 85 (with any kind of luck) and that if he conveniently misplaced the summons, he could pay it 60 years later when a buck was a mere pittance — and maybe he could pick up a little positive press for seniors at the
I’d like to reexamine this case in light of a similar event in my own life. I also forgot to pay a parking fine, right before we left for a vacation. It was a legitimate oversight. Actually, I had put the ticket in my back pants pocket, then went home, threw the pants in the Maytag, and that’s the last I remembered seeing it. After that, it was washed completely from my mind.
When we returned from our trip, I received a note from the city saying that my fine had been doubled due to failure to pay. I was somewhat relieved because I had heard that if you are delinquent on paying those tickets, they can even take away your car. Who knows what they take away if you don’t pay a jaywalking ticket.
I recalled that story about Henry. I’m a senior, also. Not quite as senior as Henry, but I think I have entered that period of life when some of my oversights would no longer be considered punishable. Most people would even say they are charming.
I decided to contest this and made the call to the Traffic Violation Bureau: “Hello, I
have a question. I’m curious: have you heard about this guy, Henry, the senior citizen who didn’t pay his parking ticket for almost 70 years?”
“Yes, of course. What an uplifting, touching story about the inner goodness of human beings. His honesty is so heartwarming. Who is this, anyway?”
“My name is Dick Wolfsie and I…”
“Yes, Mr. Wolfsie, we have your records. Disgraceful, contemptible — criminal, even.”
“I don’t get it. This guy doesn’t pay his ticket for six decades, and he’s a hero. I skip a few weeks and you double my fine? You called his story heartwarming.”
“How old are you, Mr. Wolfsie?”
“I just turned 76.”
“I’m afraid you don’t have enough time left to make your story heartwarming.”
“Look, I still don’t understand why you are punishing me after two months, and I bet you have his photo on your bulletin board.”
“Oh, your picture is up there, too.”
As a result of Henry’s story, I am thinking about heading to my hometown in New York in a couple of months and taking back an old library book that I forgot to return in 1980. Of course, if I do return it now, they’ll charge me big time and call me a thief. But if I could stay alive for 30 more years, they’d think I’m downright adorable.
When we returned from our trip, I received a note from the city saying that my fine had been doubled due to failure to pay. I was somewhat relieved because I had heard that if you are delinquent on paying those tickets, they can even take away your car. Who knows what they take away if you don’t pay a jaywalking ticket.
Local town councils recognized national Vietnam Veterans Day that recognizes and honors veterans who served in Vietnam and their families. The national designation day was March 29.
Plainfield police reported scammers are posing as Duke Energy saying they are going to send someone out in 15 minutes to turn off electricity and you won’t be able to get it back on for four to five days. They are attempting to send the payment through a payment agency, specifically Zelle, that connects with a bank. Do not give out your personal or banking information, especially over the phone.
A grant from the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County paid for installation of three nonverbal communication boards at park playgrounds in Arbuckle Acres, Stephens and Williams parks in Brownsburg. These will help facilitate play narration and language.
Fishers-based Pinheads Entertainment Center announced the acquisition of Brownsburg Bowl with plans to transform the facility into an entertainment destination.
“Springtime is the land awakening.
— Lewis Grizzard
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll share one with you … Chickens are not permitted to cross the road in Quitman, Ga.
By Chad Parks
In my daily readings of God’s word, I found myself in the book of 1 Peter. To give a little background on Peter’s writing, he is writing to a scattered church where many are in hiding. Many people are suffering and feeling persecution for following and obeying the teachings of Jesus Christ.
I love the writings in this first chapter of Peter because it’s one of encouragement. He writes to many to remind them of their faith and how their faith in Jesus continues to see them through these dark times. He tells them that though they have never seen Jesus, they still love Him, and though they do not see Him now, they still believe in him. That is faith.
These writings remind me of the church now. In the year 2023 it seems more and more by the day, the people pull away from Christ and the church is being persecuted. Many of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are feeling persecution and hate towards the church and they are experiencing the backlash from people who simply do not know or do not care to know.
But regardless of persecution or hate thrown at Christians, we are to continue on with our calling of spreading the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:16, “Be holy, because I am holy.” This short sentence may not be lengthy, but it is full of power. Being holy means that we are to be set apart.
We are to strive to be more like Jesus every day of our lives. It means that when we feel and experience persecution, we continue to share, we continue to love and we continue to show grace because that’s exactly what Jesus did for us.
The Hendricks Regional Health Foundation is excited to invite you to participate in our annual golf outing on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Country Club of Indianapolis. This event helps support programs that serve our patients. To learn more about sponsorship and player opportunities, visit SupportHendricks.org/Golf2023. Registration for both is due by April 28.
We look forward to seeing you out on the course for what is always a fun day doing good for our community.
By April Bordeau
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Few feelings are as exciting and satisfying as falling in love. The spark motivates us to invest time and energy.
Unfortunately, life has a way of shrinking magical moments into bits of pixie dust. Quiet, once-intimate moments are replaced by debates over who will take the dog out. You’ve found yourself with an oftenannoying roommate.
If you feel this way, just know you aren’t alone. That doesn’t mean your marriage is doomed. To restore balance and add some spark back, start by answering these eight questions.
1. Am I taking care of myself?
If you don’t take care of your own body, mind and spirit, you’re less able to nurture your relationship and more likely to resent it. This includes how you eat, exercise, sleep and strengthening mental and spiritual health.
2. Am I taking responsibility only for me?
Own only what you think and do, and let your partner do the same. Sometimes we spend our energy on the “of only” and the “why aren’t they” instead of owning our own thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors.
3. Am I bringing safety to the relationship?
Over time we tend to lose gratitude, curiosity and forgiveness. They get replaced with expectations, judgment and resentment. Emotional safety can’t be present, and this is a breeding ground for stale or even contemptuous communication.
4. Am I committed to win-win strategies?
When there is conflict are you committed to finding strategies that are a win for both of you or just getting your way? No one wants to be in a relationship where they feel like they’re set up to lose.
5. Am I practicing the Golden Rule?
Are you speaking to (and about) your spouse as you wish they would do to (and about) you? How we speak impacts the intimacy and enjoyment we feel when with them.
6. Is our marriage my priority?
Marriage takes the kind of investment you gave early on. Instead of marriage taking a back seat to a job, hobbies, kids, family or friends, create opportunities for fun.
7. Am I my partner’s biggest cheerleader?
We all need people in our corner at the end of a long day. Bring encouragement to your spouse.
8. Am I focused on calling out their best or seeing their worst?
Take time to notice the little and big things. Intentionally verbalizing those things is like fresh water to the soul. These questions are about character development, bringing and seeing the best and staying focused on what is working well.
April Bordeau is the managing director at Care to Change.The professional counseling center has offices in Avon, North Indy and Prestwick. Contact: (317) 431-9979, help@caretochange.org or visit caretochange.org.
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By Camille Gillespie
Year after year, the Mediterranean diet ends up at the top of the leaderboard for healthy eating patterns. This healthful eating style has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease as well as aid in preventing Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and even certain types of cancer. So, what exactly does it entail? The main elements include:
• Focus on healthy fats (olives, avocados, nuts and seeds) and limit less healthy fats (high-fat red meats or dairy, butter and processed foods).
• Choose plant-based foods more often.
Mediterranean diet:
• Shoot for six or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
• Dip your bread in olive oil instead of spreading it with butter.
• Choose whole grains at least half the time.
• Fatty fish are encouraged twice a week. These include salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring and tuna.
• A moderate amount of wine is no more than 5 ounces a day for women and 10 ounces a day for men.
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• Make your proteins seafood, beans, peas, lentils and nuts (in small amounts, get protein from poultry, lean red meat, eggs and low-fat dairy).
• Use herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor food.
• Drink red wine in moderation.
The plan also emphasizes the importance of enjoying meals with family and friends. This may be one reason the diet has been effective in preventing diseases of the mind since more social interaction has also been proven to help prevent these debilitating conditions.
Here are some quick tips for following the
Finally, remember you don’t have to eat perfectly to see the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Even adding a few components of this diet into your lifestyle goes a long way toward improving your health and preventing chronic disease. Pick the changes that will be most realistic for you and your life and try them out this week.
By Karl Zimmer
LIFE’S CHOICES
One morning in the shower, which is a great place to solve all the world’s problems, I was thinking about world events and struggles that people have from day to day, and I reflected on some of the struggles I’ve had over the years. I thought of the many lessons I’ve learned by overcoming those struggles and wondered if there was one particular lesson that helped me the most and that continues to guide me.
As I let images and thoughts flow through my mind, I noticed a recurring theme. There was and is one thing that has helped me more than anything else and that continues to help me navigate life. As a smile formed on my mouth, I heard a voice inside say, “Enjoy the damn shower.”
I had to laugh, because I am not one to curse, at least not often since the days I worked construction and as a tree climber/ trimmer.
That one thing, that one guiding principle is to focus on the current moment, the now, and to enjoy that moment and all that it has to offer. There is a silver lining in every cloud, and everything has a positive outcome as long as we let it. We may have to be patient and look for it, but it is there for us to enjoy.
It is human nature to find fault, to find what is different or wrong, and especially so as we grow older and, perhaps, more cynical. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. We have the God-given power of choice and free will, so we can decide how to live our lives and what to believe.
We can decide to be happy and to focus on the good, or we can decide to remain negative and find fault with everything we may not understand.
Imagine waking up and having only negative thoughts about everything that happens during the course of your day. How would you enjoy that day?
Now, think about waking up and having everything go exactly the way you’d like, everyone is smiling and being kind and helpful, and you go through the whole day with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. How cool is that?
Karl is the author of, “The Boy Who Grew Up to RULE® the World…,” a speaker and board certified hypnotist. Karl can be contacted at Karl@iRULEtheWorld.com. RULE® is a Registered Mark of Karl R. Zimmer III. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition or illness.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19th - 6:30 P.M.
Remember the preChristmas freeze that followed our extremely long, mild fall? How about the drought conditions starting in June and ending with a 9-inch precipitation deficit for the year? Then the Midwest experienced above-average temperatures through most of the winter, although those extremely cold temps in late December made for more than a few
bark cracking. Though these plants are hardy well below the temperatures that were experienced in December, maximum dormancy wasn’t reached by plants due to the warm temperatures so late into the winter season.
The dichotomy in weather patterns over the last several years has been mind-boggling. We’ve gone from flooding to drought annually for most of the past 15 years and then extremes in temperatures this past
Though it’s an inconvenience for us, plants don’t have the luxury of shelter from the elements, so stress or even death can occur as a result.
With the arrival of spring, there are increasing signs of damage across the Midwest from the crazy temperature and precipitation extremes. Evergreens, even stalwart yews, are turning brown instead of showing swelling buds in many residential landscapes but especially in commercial landscapes without irrigation, which obviously were not watered during last year’s drought.
Many deciduous trees have significant
Because of this, an abnormal number of trees held on to their withered leaves until just recently. Combined with the stress from the drought, as bud break begins, many deciduous shrubs and trees are going to have dead branches. If root damage has occurred, trees and shrubs might leaf out normally, only to be followed by defoliation (or death) due to an inability to take up water. Homeowners should fertilize their shrubs and trees this spring to help them recover from last year’s weather stresses.
Thankfully, with the wet spring we’ve had, extra watering isn’t needed now, but be on the lookout for dry conditions this summer, and be sure to provide supplemental water to help your landscapes recover if needed.
Happy Gardening!
By Don Knebel
On the continuing trip through Israel and the Palestinian territories, this column travels 25 miles south from Caesarea Philippi (Banias) to the Sea of Galilee. At 8 miles wide with an area less than 65 square miles, the harp-shaped Sea of Galilee is more accurately called a lake. Also known in the Bible as the Lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Kinnereth, its surface is about 700 feet below the level of the Mediterranean Sea, making it the world’s lowest freshwater lake.
The Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee from the north and flows out of it for 88 miles south until it reaches the Dead Sea, the lowest lake in the world.
At the time of Jesus, two Greco-Roman cities that were part of the Decapolis overlooked the Sea of Galilee from the east. Hippos, founded by the Greeks in about 200 B.C., was atop a flat hill rising more than 1,000 feet above the water near today’s Kibbutz Ein Gev. It was probably the city Jesus had in mind when he said “a city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden.” Gardara, located just across the Jordan River in current day Jordan, was probably where the New Testament says Jesus drove evil spirits from a man so tormented by them that not even chains could restrain him. The evil spirits then went into 2,000 pigs, causing them to rush down a steep bank into the lake below where they all drowned.
Today, boats built to resemble ancient fishing boats take visitors around the Sea of Galilee. The excavated ruins of Hippos, which include Byzantine era churches, are in the Hippos National Park. The ruins of Gadara are near the Jordanian city of Umm Qais, accessible from Israel via the Beit She’an border crossing.
Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.
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