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Plainfield, Brownsburg announce new economic development directors

The Town of Plainfield hired Alyssa Woolard as the new director of economic development. Woolard will be responsible for strategic planning, community redevelopment and project coordination.

She previously worked as associate director of economic and redevelopment for Madison, Ind.

“Alyssa will be a tremendous asset to the Town of Plainfield,” said Andrew Klinger, Plainfield town manager. “She had her hands in several notable development projects in Madison, such as planning and preparation of the READI projects, the Sunrise Crossing Development and The Super ATV Expansion. Her diverse experience, along with her passion for this community, being from Hendricks County, is what excites us

most about growing our community with her.”

Woolard was born and raised in Avon. She has a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. She also has a certificate from Ball State University in economic development.

Brownsburg hired Ethan Pierce as the town’s economic development director. He will oversee economic development projects and develop short- and longterm economic and community development plans.

He has worked for the Town of Brownsburg for six years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University.

Avon Town Council appoints residents to boards

At its Jan. 12 meeting, Avon Town Council made board and committee appointments for 2023:

• Redevelopment Commission: Jason Tuttle, Bob Culler, Dave Kauffman, Bill Reed and Jason Wyen. One position remains vacant. The school board will make this recommendation.

• Plan Commission: Dave Kauffman, Mason Pike, Jennifer Spencer, Bill Reed, Greg Zusan, Paul Guckenberger and Kathryn Ransburg.

• Board of Zoning Appeals: Marci Taschler, Ann Inman, Kathryn Ransburg, Marcus Turner and Paul Guckenberger.

• Stormwater Board of Directors: Katie Madaj, Kurt Fuller and Jan Reder.

• Economic Development: Matt Isbell and Stan Albaugh.

• Parks Advisory Council: Dave Jackson, Michele Bettis, Jennifer Thompson, William Richardson, Jonathon DeArmond, Steve Schaecher and Camille Davis-Alfs.

• Police Merit Board: Ryan Brubaker, Don Hornaday Jr., Karie Mize, Benjamin Swenson, and Seann Tischler. One position remains vacant the police department will appoint.

• Redevelopment Authority: Bob Culler, Harold Hiser and Jason Wyen.

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Avon Town Council names officers, approves attorney agreement Brownsburg Council approves motorsports expansion, development rezoning

The Avon Town Council met Jan. 12. Meetings can be viewed on the town’s social media accounts. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. The next scheduled meeting is Jan. 26.

The Brownsburg Town Council met Jan. 4 for a special meeting and Jan. 12 for a regular meeting at Brownsburg Town Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council met Jan. 4 to appoint the 2023 council president and vice president.

WHAT IT MEANS: President Travis Tscheann was voted to remain president. Matt Simpson was appointed vice president. Nominations were unanimous.

WHAT HAPPENED: Council heard the second and third reading with final adoption regarding an ordinance to rezone property from agricultural to medium density multi-family residential.

WHAT IT MEANS: The project, known as Liberty Junction, is located at the southeast corner of the Bicentennial and B&O trails, just south of County Road 300 and includes 65 townhomes, small amenity area and access to both multi-purpose trails on 10 acres. The council approved unanimously.

WHAT HAPPENED: A public hearing was held for the HMD Motorsports property at 843 E. Main St. in regards to a tax deduction.

WHAT IT MEANS: The property has been vacant since 2017, making it eligible for a vacant building deduction. HMD anticipates adding 13 jobs over the next five years. Along with their expansion in Brownsburg, the company plans to build out warehouse and office space in the interior of the current building. The council approved unanimously, with councilman Brian Jessen recusing himself due to a conflict of interest.

WHAT HAPPENED: A public hearing was held regarding Don Schumacher Motorsports at 1681 E. Northfield Drive for a 10 year tax abatement.

WHAT IT MEANS: Don Schumacher Motorsports plans to build an additional 32,000 square foot building for expansion, create 30 new jobs and generate approximate $1.8 million in property tax revenue. The tax abatement was approved unanimously. In addition, Don Schumacher plans to expand their current facility to add new manufacturing equipment, adding 12 jobs over the next two years. The project met all requirements for a seven-year personal property tax abatement, which was approved unanimously.

WHAT HAPPENED: Council heard the first reading for an ordinance to rezone property from agricultural to motorsports.

WHAT IT MEANS: The property located at the northeast corner of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Raceway Boulevard includes six lots and a plan to create a commerce park for the motorsports industry. Council approved the first reading unanimously.

WHAT IT MEANS: Robert Pope was reelected as council president. Tim Roberts was elected vice president. Liaison appointments for all members of the council include:

• Redevelopment Commission: Greg Zusan

• Plan Commission: Greg Zusan

• Board of Zoning Appeals: Steve Eisenbarth

• Stormwater Board of Directors: Robert Pope

• Economic Development: Greg Zusan

• Parks Advisory Council: Dawn Lowden

• Police Merit Board: Tim Roberts

• Redevelopment Authority: Greg Zusan

WHAT HAPPENED: A town attorney engagement letter was approved by the council from John Taylor with Taylor, Minnette, Schneider & Clutter

WHAT IT MEANS: Taylor, Minnette, Schneider, & Cutter has been Avon’s law firm of record for 21 years. Under this agreement, an attorney from the firm will attend the town’s council meetings, board and commission meetings except for the police merit commission, assist the town manager and other staff members, represent the town in litigation and perform other legal services as directed by the council. The firm will perform all work for the town at discounted governmental rates.

WHAT HAPPENED: Council conducted elections for 2023 town council officers.

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Danville council schedules consolidation study session, approves technology support

The Danville Town Council met Jan 18. Meetings can be viewed on the town’s YouTube channel. The council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Danville Town Hall, 49 N. Wayne St. The next scheduled meeting is Feb. 1.

WHAT HAPPENED: The board appointed one position to the board of zoning appeals and four to the citizens advisory board. This was a continuation of board appointments held over from the council’s Jan 4 meeting.

WHAT IT MEANS: Council president David Winters appointed Randy Waltz to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The five-member board addresses landfill activity complaints. Twin Bridges Recycling and Disposal Facility appoints one member, and the council appoints the other four, a council member and three Danville citizens. Council member Chris Gearld was reappointed to serve as the council’s representative. David Potter was reappointed, and Daniele Hinds and Kevin Hill fill the other two positions.

WHAT HAPPENED: A representative from municipal and advisory company Bondry Consulting and one from auditing and accounting law firm Katz Sapper Miller presented a proposal about performing government consolidation evaluations and deliverable viable options.

WHAT IT MEANS: This proposal could determine ways for the town and township to be more efficient with a government consolidation, specifically fire protection between the two government entities. A review assessment of current interlocal agreements and staffing costs could help determine viable consolidation options. The council is scheduling a work study at 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an administrative expenditure request to pay One Choice Technology $168,511 for 2023 information technology services and support.

WHAT IT MEANS: The council approved the 2023 contract agreement with One Choice at the Jan. 4 meeting. The original contract was for $170,992. A staff review reduced the services cost.

Plainfield town council sets date for annexation hearing

The Plainfield Town Council met Jan. 9 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.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a resolution setting the date for a public hearing regarding annexation of the east half of 6487 S. CR 600 E property to the town.

WHAT IT MEANS: This hearing will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Plainfield Fire Territory Headquarters. It is approximately 1.8 acres.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a resolution authorizing investing in Certificates of Deposit.

WHAT IT MEANS: The council authorizes the investment officer to invest certain funds of the town in certificates of deposit at depositories designated by the State Board of Finances. Interest will be deposited into the town’s utility funds.

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The Hendricks County Community Foundation announced the recipients of the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, and they include Mariah Richardson, Cascade High School, and Emma Cremeans and Katherine Langford from Avon High School.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

The Hendricks County Community Foundation received more than 300 scholarship applications from Hendricks County students. After the applications were reviewed, ten students were chosen to be interviewed.

Finalists included:

• Emily Ahern, Avon High School

• Mickey Carrothers, Brownsburg High School

• Nicholas Coffelt, Augustine Muskat and Natalie Restivo, Plainfield High School

• Isabella Flick, Danville High School

• Bennett Schirmer, Tri-West High School

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Scouting offers opportunities for all youths

By Nichole Meloche

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.”

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts across America have memorized that oath for more than 100 years, recite before each weekly meeting and scouting event and are taught to live by in their daily lives.

Since 1908 the ultimate goal is to reach the rank of Eagle Scout, and on Feb. 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America changed their rules to allow girls ages 11-17 to join and changed their name to Scouts BSA.

A few months later Tri-West freshman Tori Yoder joined Brownsburg’s Troop 331 in April 2019.

“My favorite part of scouting is meeting new people who also love adventure and spending time outside,” said Yoder, 14. “I also love that scouting has helped me be involved in community service from volunteering at food banks to cleaning up local parks and camps and many other service opportunities. My favorite merit badge I’ve earned so far is the aviation merit badge. I actually got to fly a plane and that helped confirm my dream of becoming a pilot.”

Yoder attends at least one camping event a month, even in the winter. During the camps, Yoder and her troop learn rock climbing, bicycling, kayaking, hiking, archery, skiing

and more. Her goal is to become an Eagle Scout.

When Yoder signed up for scouting, her mother Christy Yoder became a troop leader.

“One of my favorite parts of being a Scout leader is having a hand in implementing BSA’s well-set-up program for our youth that helps them grow as a person,” said Christy Yoder. “I love having a part in a youth program that is structured so well to help you learn to be better leaders, work as a team, value serving others and explore their interests for careers and lifelong hobbies. All while teaching responsibility, self-discipline, goal setting, self-reliance and life skills.”

The change to allow girls in scouting came with controversy. The new rules allowed young girls to learn the same skills that the boys learn.

The Boy Scouts originated in Britain in 1908. Two years later, the movement reached America when publisher William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Law founded the Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts for ages 5-10 followed in 1916.

“Girls in scouting is a huge step forward I believe,” said Katie Leitze, leader of Avon Troop 300. “I was always the little sister who had to tag along with my dad and brother. I always wanted to do everything he was doing, but I was never officially allowed. I have great memories of my brother’s scouting experience. But now girls starting in kindergarten

can gain the same knowledge and awards that my brother did. Girls are now given the same opportunities the boys have.”

Kids can join local troops that meet weekly.

“I initially put my son in Scouts because he loves being outside and exploring nature,” said Michelle Burnett, parent from Avon Troop 300. “I’ve kept him in Scouts because of the friendships he has made and for all of the skills he is learning that will serve him well throughout life.”

Through camps and meetings, the Scouts earn merit badges for skills in areas such as swimming, sports, cooking, emergency preparedness, nature, environmental science and more.

“I love that they get to see great role models in action,” said Miranda Adams, mother of two boys in Avon Troop 300. “I love that Cub Scouts is a family activity and that eventually it will be a place for them to independently learn confidence, leadership and life skills that they will carry throughout their lives.”

To explore local Scout troops, visit beascout.scouting.org.

ON THE COVER: Brownsburg’s Tori Yoder joined Scouting BSA in April 2019 when rules changed allowing girls in the program. (Photo provided by Christy Yoder)

Scouting is a tradition for the Yoder family. Tori followed in her brother and father’s footsteps joining the program in April 2019, and her mom Christy became a troop leader. (Photo provided by Christy Yoder)

Notables

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The Brownsburg High School wrestling program picked up its ninth consecutive Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship as five Bulldogs picked up individual titles in Revin Dickman (106 pounds), Preston Haines (120), Jake Hockaday (126), Gunner Henry (195) and Leighton Jones (285) Elhadj Diallo scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Brownsburg boys basketball past Fishers, 5751. Grant Porath added 15 points and dished out seven assists, while junior Kanon Catchings added eight points. The girls hoops squad lost to Fishers, 5449, despite a 19-point effort from junior Emma Hendricks and 18 points and 11 rebounds from sophomore center Avery Gordon. Brownsburg bounced back with a 58-39 victory over Pike to improve its record to 12-8.

The Danville boys basketball squad downed visiting North Montgomery, 6434, as juniors Caden Collins and Owen Collier both went for 15 points to lead a balanced attack. Elijah Tucker, a freshman, had 12 points, and junior Evan Lawrence 10. Collier led all rebounders with 10, while Lawrence had eight boards and blocked two shots.

Avon boys basketball lost at Mount Vernon, 59-47. The Orioles were led by junior Jordan Lomax with 14 points and Elijah Collier with 10. Lomax also contributed nine rebounds and two steals, while senior Keilyn Moore had seven points with senior Daniel Eck going for six points and five boards. Avon’s girls team defeated Cathedral, 74-71, as sophomore Aniah Smith poured in 28 points, senior Nyla Lewis 15 and another soph, Mya Thompson, scoring 10. Lewis also finished with six steals, while the rebounding leaders were senior Hailey Guingrich and senior Hadja Walker with seven and six, respectively.

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Senior point guard helping lead Avon turnaround

By Mike Beas

Avon girls basketball player Nyla Lewis won’t soon forget how her team’s Senior Night played out earlier this season.

The same goes for everyone else in the gymnasium that night.

Lewis, a 5-foot-5 point guard, not only led the Orioles to a 58-42 victory over Plainfield with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, but was part of the halftime entertainment.

Once the second quarter was over, Lewis changed clothes and returned to the court along with other members of the Avon Step Team.

She punctuated her part of the routine with a back-flip, returned to the locker room to change back into her basketball uniform and made it back out in time to start the second half.

A full night, to be sure.

Over the past 13 seasons, Avon girls basketball has had seven different coaches entrusted to preside over the program, the latest being Will Staal, who took the job prior to the 2021-2022 season.

Staal’s first Orioles squad finished with a 7-17 record.

His current ball club owned a 9-10 through mid-January, in large part because Lewis has been good for 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists a game.

Lewis’s season-high of 22 points came in a loss to Hamilton Southeastern; she was in double-figures for 12 of the first 19 games. Other season-bests were her six rebounds against Westfield, six assists against Tri-West and six steals in a 74-71 victory over Cathedral.

Asked what it is that Lewis most brings to the Orioles, Staal doesn’t pause.

“The better question might be what doesn’t she bring,” said Staal. “I really cannot think of Avon girls basketball without Nyla Lewis. I would not want to be an opposing coach and have to scout her.

Nyla is extremely smart. A very good student.”

Lewis currently maintains a 3.7 grade point average.

The senior did a Q&A with ICON:

Q: In your four seasons on varsity, where do you feel you’ve made the most improvement as a player?

A: I feel like this has definitely been my turnaround year. The biggest thing isn’t so much about skill, but my confidence. My coaches, my family and my teammates have all helped me in that area.

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Q: There’s a lot of young talent on this Avon team, so what kind of leadership is it you try to provide?

A: I just like to be everybody’s friend. I feel you really have to trust somebody to be able to play with them. It’s important because everybody needs somebody to help them, and I want to be there for them.

Q: What are your plans after graduating from Avon High School?

A: I want to be a pediatric surgeon. I’ve always been drawn to the health field, and have always liked little kids. I want to make the world a better place, and that’s the way I feel I can do it.

Avon senior Nyla Lewis leads the Orioles on the basketball court and also dances with the Avon Step Team. (Photo provided by Lewis)

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Foundation announces survey results

Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) published results of the 2022 Needs Assessment Survey that reached 3,600 people that live, work and play in Hendricks County. Read more at hendrickscountycf.org/for-our-community.

The results will further inform HCCF’s work in these areas and other community needs.

“We are proud to provide this highquality data on the opinions of our community,” said Eric Hessel, HCCF vice president of programs. “We hope community and nonprofit leaders use this information to meet needs and make thoughtful decisions on the future of Hendricks County.”

HMD Motorsports expanding headquarters to former Brownsburg Marsh building

HMD Motorsports, the 2021 Team Champions and 2022 Driver Champions in the INDY NXT by Firestone series, has announced that the team will expand its motorsports headquarters in Brownsburg.

The team intends to renovate the approximately 65,000 square foot building at 843 E. Main St. The building that housed Marsh grocery store has been vacant since 2017.

The company plans to hire employees over the next five years and increase their expansion in motorsports. Renovation is underway, with construction expected to continue through the spring.

Call for help leads to giving and receiving blessings

By Peg McRoy Glover

At the end of December a money mishap occurred when Robert Cron, 82, took his wife Shirley, 80, to the IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis for her weekly infusions.

Somewhere on their ride home from the cancer center to their home in Avon, Cron lost $120 he thought was secured in his pocket with a money clip.

“I know $120 doesn’t sound like much money, but we are hard pressed and living on Social Security,” said Cron. “That was all of the money we had for the rest of the month.”

The couple hires a transportation service to get back and forth to Shirley’s medical treatments. Cron noticed a pocket knife fell out of his pocket when he exited the vehicle to assist Shirley. He thought perhaps the money fell out at the same time but went unnoticed.

“We live in Avon, but we aren’t annexed to the town,” said Cron. “So, we called the Hendricks County Sheriff’s office for help thinking that maybe they could help me track down the driver.”

Cpl. Nick Korpal responded to their call.

“I explained to him what happened,” said Cron. “He went outside to see what he could do. When he came back, we found out that tracking down the vehicle didn’t work out, but he had one more thing he was going to try.”

Korpal checked with his wife on an idea he had to help out the Crons. Once he got the go-ahead from his wife, that “one more thing” was replacing the missing $120 with Korpals’ personal money.

“We have been blessed by God a whole bunch, and now we had the opportunity to bless someone else,” said Korpal. “When I learned that his wife was undergoing infusion treatments, it resonated and motivated me because recently I had loved ones go through the same treatments.”

Korpal returned to the Crons’ home with $120 in cash. When he handed it to him, Cron quickly knew it wasn’t the missing money because there wasn’t a money clip on it. Plus, Cron had thoroughly searched his yard, driveway and sidewalk before calling the sheriff’s office and knew it wasn’t out there.

Not to be deterred, Korpal put the money into Cron’s hand and said, “Believe me, this is your money. I have talked to my wife, and we really want to do this.”

The only thing that Korpal asked in response was for the Crons to remember him in prayer.

“We immediately invited him into our home for a prayer,” said Cron. “We always pray for the men in blue because they aren’t always appreciated. I just don’t understand

any of that.”

As the next couple of weeks unfolded, the Crons received some unexpected help from another organization that lessened the need for that $120.

“Shirley and I decided we would return that money to Cpl. Korpal,” said Cron. “Could we have used it for something else? Sure. But it was the Christian thing to do. I told

him that he had blessed us and now it was our turn to bless him.”

They met at the sheriff’s office. Cron gave back the$120 to Korpal, thanked him, and then hugged him.

“He did what God wanted him to do. Then, I did what God wanted me to do,” said Cron.

One of Hendricks County’s oldest residents celebrated a century. Effie Markel moved to Plainfield when she was 50 years old, and 50 years later she still calls it her home. Glasswater Creek hosted a celebration with cake, gifts and fellowship with other residents. (Photo provided by the Town of Plainfield)

Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department Cpl. Nick Korpal responded to a call from Robert Cron when he misplaced money. Korpal replaced it out of his own pocket, and then Cron was later blessed and able to return the favor. (Photo provided by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office)

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The Danville Metropolitan Police Department is now accepting pre-applications for Full-Time Patrol Officers for the Town of Danville. The online Pre-Application and online Release and Hold Harmless Agreement MUST be submitted by Friday, February 17th, 2023, at 4:00 PM.

Applicants shall be a United States citizen, at least 21 years of age at the time of employment, possess a valid Indiana driver’s license, be a high school graduate or equivalent, have no felony convictions, no serious misdemeanor convictions, no domestic violence convictions, and if offered a position, must obtain residence within a contiguous county to Hendricks County, Indiana within 180 days.

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• Patrol Officer salary $60,165.56 per year (Probationary Year $57,242.64)

• $1000 Yearly uniform & equipment allowance

• Take-home car program

• On-Duty fitness program with onsite gym/workout facility

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans

• Group Life, Disability, Term Life, Accident, Cancer and Critical Insurance Offered

• Overtime/Off-duty employment opportunities

• INPRS 1977 Pension

• Additional 457B Retirement Plan offered

• Monthly cell phone stipend

• Paid vacation, holiday, sick, personal and bereavement time

• Town Wellness Program (Including Employee Health Clinic)

• Health Savings Account with Town contribution

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Authorized arm tattoos and facial hair

• 12-hour Work Schedule (every other weekend off)

• Field Training Officer compensation

• MUCH MORE!

Completed online pre-applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 17th, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The physical and written examinations will take place on Saturday, February 25th. After submitting your pre-application, you will be notified with additional information regarding the testing time and location. To complete the online pre-application, go to: www.DanvilleIN.gov

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Brownsburg jeweler shines with success in Hendricks County

By Nichole Meloche

Since he was 13 years old, Anthony Moulder has lived and worked in Hendricks County, leaving his mark in three different towns.

The Avon High School alumnus and his wife Leah raised their son Payton in Plainfield before moving back to Avon two years ago.

“I like the quaintness of all the small towns in Hendricks County, especially Brownsburg,” said Moulder. “I have no doubt I’m in the right community.”

Moulder has been in the jewelry business for almost 30 years. In April 2019 he ventured out and started his own business Moulder Jewelers, and he said Leah was instrumental in encouraging him to start his business.

“I’ve always wanted to have my own place since my fourth year in the business,” said Moulder. “The first six months I did wholesale repair work with a few customs jobs out of my shop at home. I felt like I was losing sales by meeting customers in my dining room. Then I found Elevate (office space in Brownsburg). It was great for three years, but I needed more space to grow my business.”

At the end of 2020, the popular Nelson’s Jewelers on Main Street in Brownsburg closed when the owner retired. Moulder saw it as an opportunity to expand his business to Nelson’s customers. Now Moulder operates off Main Street not far from where Nelson’s was.

“The people in Brownsburg didn’t know where to go after Nelson’s Jewelers closed,” said Moulder. “People have said that I am filling that void.”

Moulder also credits the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce for helping get his name out in the community, leading to business growth he hopes will continue over the next few years.

Moulder wants to do all jewelry castings and engravings in-house.

In addition to his business, Moulder enjoys staying active in the Hendricks County community and giving back to others. In the past years, he donated jewelry pieces to the Project A.N.G.E.L. of Hendricks County annual father-daughter dance and insurance agent McKenzie Crose’s 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser.

In his free time, Moulder and his family like to travel. Most recently the Moulders visited New England states.

“One of my favorite vacations was our Alaskan Cruise,” said Moulder. “We were lucky and had perfect weather. We saw a lot of cool animals like whales and a raft of otters. This year we have trips planned for the Dominican Republic and a Mediterranean cruise.”

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Anthony Moulder, his wife Leah and their son Payton live and run their jewelry business in Hendricks County.

Depression of post-holiday blues?

By Jennifer Morton, Assisted Living Sales Director at Westside Garden Plaza

Some of the common symptoms of depression in older individuals include persistent sadness, withdrawal from social activities, slowed thinking, lack of energy, lack of interest in things that were once pleasurable, excessive worry, frequent tearfulness, feelings of worthlessness or helplessness, weight changes, changes in sleep patterns and concentration problems.

Recognizing depression in older individuals can be difficult because often they have a difficult time describing how they are feeling. In addition, depression is a diagnosis that was not available when these individuals were coming of age, and thus the illness is not understood as a biological illness. Rather, these individuals might feel like expressing

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New year new changes

By DJ Florence, Florence Wealth

Change is inevitable, we all know it. Personally, I’m a creature of habit so change is usually something I resist. It’s a pattern interruption, a disruptor, it can make us uncomfortable. That said, some of my best outcomes have occurred when I went out of my “comfort zone” and made a change. To start the new year, I’ve decided to renovate and expand my office from 1,300 sq. ft to 3,500 sq. ft. A change that I hope will create a better client experience.

minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from taxable retirement accounts, is now 73. This is the second change to the RMD age in the last 3 years. If you are over the age of 50, you may now contribute up to $7,500 to an IRA or Roth IRA if you and/or your spouse are still working. This is an increase of $500 from the previous year. Those under age 50 may contribute up to $7,000 to IRAs in 2023.

You don’t necessarily need to do a full renovation of your retirement plan to see positive results. Even small changes to your investment plan can make a huge difference to adapt to current economic conditions. Set goals and discuss potential changes with your financial advisor. I hope this is your best year ever!.

independence, being separated from family and friends or loss of mobility.

Overcoming Post-Holiday Blues

• Go to church or a synagogue.

• Volunteer to help those in need.

There have been so many changes in the investment environment in the past year or so- sky high inflation, increased interest rates, and declining markets. If you have not made an adjustment to your investment plan lately, your outcome may not be very favorable. There are a couple significant changes this year pertaining to IRAs and retirement accounts. The age in which required

• Keep a regular schedule and build in breaks. Adequate physical and mental rest is crucial.

• Pick and choose which plans you can commit to.

• Try something new. You might just find you have a hidden talent or pleasure that can become part of your normal daily routine.

• Get regular exercise. Make exercise and other forms of self-care a top priority, even if it’s only twenty minutes each day.

• Avoid overeating at every meal. Save indulging for special meals. Balancing indulgence with light, healthy meals will help you to feel less lethargic and prevent digestive issues.

• Avoid isolation. People need people and do better when they have healthy interactions with others.

In addition, traditions that were observed in the past may not have been possible for a variety of reasons including death, illness, and injury. With the absence of these traditions, a holiday’s meaning for those impacted can change. Everyone feels sad on occasion, but the holidays may stir some feelings of separation; however, many individuals will recover once the holidays pass. Depression is different because it causes individuals to be unable to continue to function in their everyday lives.

FLORENCE

CANCER SCREENINGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Expert: Dr. Anna Roshal, Hematologist-Oncologist at IU Health West Hospital

The American Cancer Society estimates 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2022. Though no one wants to hear they have cancer, screenings are crucial for early detection. It is important to understand what to expect from a screening, what screenings are available, and when you should get one.

What is a cancer screening?

A screening is a way to look for cancer in your body before symptoms appear. There are various kinds of screening tests, and some do have risks. It is important to consult your physician to see if a screening is appropriate for your healthcare journey.

Why are screenings important?

Screenings can help detect certain forms of cancer at an early stage. Early detection is key for cancer treatment. When abnormal tissue or cancer cells are discovered early, it is usually easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have spread.

What are the different types of screening tests?

Screening tests may include physical exams and health history, laboratory tests, imaging and diagnostic procedures and sometimes genetic counseling and genetic testing. During

a physical exam, your health care provider will examine your body to check general signs of health, including signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. They will review any risk factors for cancer, such as family history of cancer, history of smoking, excessive alcohol use, and other lifestyle and environmental factors that can increase the risk for certain cancers. During imaging procedures, equipment is used to take pictures of areas inside the body. Your physician may also order genetic tests, in which cells or tissue are analyzed to look for changes in genes or chromosomes. Changes can signify if you are at risk for having a specific disease or condition, such as cancer.

Are there common cancer screenings?

Getting regular screening tests may help find breast, cervical and colon cancers early. Prostate cancer screening may also be discussed with some men. Lung cancer screening is particularly important for patients who are at a higher risk, such as current and former heavy smokers. When lung cancer is detected late, it is usually not curable, but early detection saves lives. IU Health West established a lung cancer screening program and has performed over 3,000 screenings to date. Patients have a chance to discuss their individual risk, work on smoking cessation, and undergo low dose screening computed tomography (CT) scan to look for early stages of lung cancer.

If you have cancer, now what?

Once a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the immediate focus shifts to treatment options. At IU Health, your care team consists of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dieticians, physical and

occupational therapists, spiritual care chaplains and social workers. Your team will personalize a treatment plan designed for your specific needs. There are many treatment options available. You might need chemotherapy, which is sometimes combined with other treatments like radiotherapy. Some cancers are affected by your body’s hormones. Hormone therapy seeks to block certain hormones and thus block cancer growth. Immunotherapy is a relatively new and innovative way of using the body’s own immune system to target the cancer cells. Our innovative precision genomics testing looks at the genetic structure of the tumor as well as your own genes to find the most personalized and most effective treatment options for you. You may be offered targeted treatments that work best for your tumor based on your individual results. Radiation treatment is another option that may be used alone, with chemotherapy or before or after surgery. IU Health offers numerous advanced radiation technologies such as 3-D conformal radiotherapy, which delivers higher doses of radiation directly to a tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, and other techniques designed to maximize effect on the cancerous cells and minimize effect on normal tissues. Depending on your case, the surgical removal of a cancerous mass or tumor may be performed as an inpatient or outpatient procedure.

When you visit IU Health West Cancer Center in Avon, you will receive the most advanced and compassionate care designed for your specific needs. With a broad range of specialty care services, our highly skilled team believes in treating you as a whole person, not just a disease. For more information, visit iuhealth.org/cancer.

IU Health West | Cancer Center Has Expanded to Meet

Community Need

The cancer center at IU Health West Hospital has expanded to include a hematology & oncology clinic and a state-of-the-art infusion center. IU Health is committed to caring for patients close to home.

Anna Roshal, MD Pei Lu, MD

Meagan Miller, MD Andrew O’Brien, MD

Mat Opyrchal, MD, PhD Hamid Sayar, MD

Caroline Pilewicz, NP, BC Kelly Ward, APP

Betty Fan, DO JoAnna Hunter-Squires, MD

Paul Anthony, MD

Richard Zellars, MD

Surgical Oncology | Breast Surgery

Hematology & Oncology

Ravinder Bamba, MD

Plastic Surgery

Anthony Yang, MD

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Endocrine Surgery

Radiation Oncology

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Direct access to physical therapy

By Linda Barnes, Therapy on Wheels

What is Direct Access

HCAccording to APTA Indiana, Direct Access to Physical Therapy is defined as the removal of a physician referral mandated by state law to access physical therapists’ services for evaluation and treatment. Direct Access or self-referral allows you to seek treatment from a Physical Therapist/ Occupational Therapist without a referral from your medical provider. With Direct Access, you have the power to decide if you need physical and/or occupational therapy.

Benefits of Direct Access

There are several benefits to Direct Access including, but not limited to:

• No waiting for a referral from your medical provider.

• Quicker access to evaluation and treatment.

• Coordination of Care with other health professionals*.

• May save money and time if able to treat the condition with therapy vs having expensive tests completed prior to treatment.

• More control over your own treatment choices.

• May avoid surgery.

• Use of alternative pain approaches/ decreased use of opioids.

• Improved outcomes/quicker results.

• Improved patient satisfaction.

• Healthcare is made more accessible to more people.

Therapy On Wheels offers OUTPATIENT one on one Physical and Occupational Therapy in the comfort of your own home. Our therapists are skilled in treating many medical illnesses, including, but not limited to musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, falls, post-surgery recovery, generalized weakness. Please call our office at 317 332-9861 for an appointment with one of our licensed physical and/or occupational therapists.

*Therapy On Wheels will fax a doctor’s order and your plan of care to your doctor

Hearing healthcare costs

By Shannon L. Austin, Au.D.

There are many misconceptions around the treatment of hearing loss and the cost is likely most confusing. With advertisements arriving in your mailbox daily offering coupons and discounts, it’s impossible to compare “apples to apples”. Hearing aids have traditionally been sold in a bundled service model. Patients pay for their devices as well as any professional services that could be needed through their devices’ warranty period at the time of purchase. By pre-paying for these services, it drives the initial investment higher. Follow up visits with their audiologist during the 3-year warranty period are completed at no charge because they have paid for these visits in advance. This model can be preferred for patients who require more ongoing care. However, the initial investment can be out of the budget of many patients, sometimes delaying treatment. An unbundled service delivery model

allows a patient to pay for their devices and only the services through the evaluation & adjustment period. The initial investment is much lower because follow up care becomes “pay-as-you-go”. This can make the cost of getting hearing help more financially manageable. By only paying for what you need and use, unbundled plans provide transparency. Should you move out of the area, decide to winter in warmer climates, or choose to switch providers you also are not locked in with any prepaid services.

The treatment of hearing loss is much more than a device. Your hearing loss, your communication situations, and your ear anatomy are unique to you. The amount of follow up care required varies between patients. Seek an audiologist that tailors your treatment plan to your specific needs and your budget, by following a methodical process of best practices. There is no one size fits all. If you’d like more information regarding this or other hearing healthcare topics visit Dr. Austin’s blog at www. SLAaudiology.com .

Enjoy a longer, healthier life

By Allison Waters

COMPREHENSIVE HEARING HEALTHCARE

• Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations for Adults & Pediatrics

• Communication Needs Assessments

• Earwax Management

• Hearing Aid Fittings, Repairs, and Programming of most brands

• Custom Hearing Protection

• Occupational Hearing Screenings

• Accepting Many Major Insurances You can schedule an appointment by calling 317-932-0099 or at our website at SLAaudiology.com

Hearing loss can lead to frustration and isolation and you need a trusted advisor in your journey to better hearing. With 19 years of experience, SLA Audiology is changing the expectation of what hearing healthcare should be. We create a unique and personalized experience through individualized care plans that are priced transparently. Extended and virtual office hours are available in our convenient location Monday thru Friday. We care for the whole patient with the highest standard of care. Resolve to hear better and live better in 2022 with SLA Audiology!

HISTORY finds Table Crumber

By Marty Carter

The very particular diner of the Victorian era definitely would not have tolerated crumbs on the tablecloth. Therefore, the table crumber was invented. Crumbers were first used in fine restaurants before making their way into homes. To move the crumbs onto the tray and out of sight, they were made either with a scraper, like the one shown here that is housed in the Hendricks County History Museum, or with a brush.

A quick search shows crumbers are not just a thing of the past. They are still available for home and restaurant use in a variety of designs. Thanks to the idea of a Baltimore restaurant owner in 1939, they are now small enough to be slipped into a pocket.

ICONIC brief

Volunteers, projects needed for community service day

United Way of Central Indiana is recruiting volunteers and projects for its third Go All IN Day, an organized day of community service across the region. This year’s event will be June 23 in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks,

Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. Individuals, groups and families can learn more and sign up to volunteer at goallinday.com to help with indoor and outdoor projects ranging from hour-long to all-day activities.

They even became popular in homes without butlers to clean up in an era when tablecloths were more commonly used for everyday dining.

The most common type of table crumber available today is a curved scraper, about 6 inches long and a half inch wide. The most interesting one (and the cutest one) my search revealed was a small battery operated vacuum that looks like a ladybug, useful for cleaning up a table, countertop or desk.

The Hendricks County Museum is closed for deep cleaning and setting up new displays for its March reopening at 170 S. Washington St., Danville. The building is furnished as it would have been when sheriffs and their families lived there from 1866-1974. Visit hendrickscountymuseum.org.

ICONIC

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Mama Bird Bakery to open Jan. 31

Mama Bird Bakery will open at 9 a.m. Jan. 31.

This woman-owned business has operated online since 2018 and will serve customers in the southwest corner of The Barlow, 234 E. Main St., Plainfield.

The business, co-owned and operated by Jessica Klatte and Katie Jacoboski, is built on the mantra, “Everyone is welcome at our table.”

Mama Bird Bakery has seating for 2030 people and will offer drop cookies, sugar cookies, macarons, cookie cakes, breakfast pastries, muffins, macarons, coffee cakes, cookies and brownies and coffee from Tinker Coffee Company. The bakery is open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. TuesdaySunday and will donate leftover items to area nonprofits.

Finalists named for ELEVATE awards honoring region’s top young philanthropists

United Way of Central Indiana announced 20 finalists for the fifth annual ELEVATE awards, a fundraising event that recognizes the region’s top young philanthropists ages 21-40.

This year’s finalists include Joel Reichenbach, Sheltering Wings.

ELEVATE raises money for United Way’s Basic Needs Fund, which helps provide

Hoosiers with healthy food, affordable housing, reliable transportation and access to health care services.

Winners will be announced Feb. 18 at the Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Parkway W. Drive, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $50. Buy tickets, vote and learn about nominees at uwci.org/elevate.

ICONIC arts

By Peg McRoy Glover

‘The Spot’ mural draws people to the Brownsburg ASH Interactive Building

A new genre of murals collectively called “The Spot” has gone up in Brownsburg on the east and west sides of the building owned by Pete Brown that houses his company ASH Interactive.

Unlike many of the murals around the county that represent local history, patriotism, school mascots, Indianapolis 500 or hometown heroes, these murals are the result of the artistic evolution of graffiti, street art and murals.

Brown grew up on the northeast side of Detroit surrounded by graffiti.

“There is a lot of debate about what exactly is the difference between graffiti, street art and murals,” said Brown. “The graffiti art that I knew growing up was vandalism, or at least perceived as vandalism. Then graffiti expanded into street art where it became a little more artistic and meaningful. Then murals, of course, are fully preplanned.”

Brown had a clear vision of what he wanted painted on the sides of his building. At the onset of his search for a building to buy, one of his non-negotiables was that it had to have big blank walls outside. His vision was to have enough “wall pallet” to paint big-scale contemporary artwork for the public to easily enjoy.

“I wanted this to be contemporary, geometric and colorful,” said Brown.

Once he had the building, he sought collaboration from the Hendricks County Arts Council (HCAC) and the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) to bring his vision to fruition.

Anne Johansson, HCAC president and owner of the Children’s Ballet, reached out to Brown during the pandemic when the company’s planned live performance of “The Nutcracker” needed to go virtual.

ASH Interactive had just launched its Midwest Virtual Experience and was live streaming theater performances and other events.

“The timing was perfect for us to meet because the arts council was relaunching the mural society,” said Johansson. “And we had a matching grant from the HCCF for community art, specifically for murals.”

With the fundraising in place, Brown began to hand pick the artists.

“I had a pretty deep Rolodex of artists I could pull from,” said Brown. “Previously, I had gotten a creative renewal grant from the Arts Council of Indianapolis where I traveled around the Midwest doing photography and videography for graffiti and street artists.”

From this reservoir of talent, Brown reached out to four artists to paint his building, all who are recognized nationally and one internationally for their artwork.

Known for airbrushing and aerosol art, Kevin “Scraps” Burdick from Flint, Mich., created the mural on the west side of the building.

Three artists painted the east side of the building. Dan “Cents Thompson from Indianapolis discovered graffiti in 1997, and that art form and culture became his life-long fascination. Nick “Abstract” Smith from Whitestown is a

colorblind contemporary artist who specializes in geometric abstraction and is internationally known. Zack “ZMed” Medler from Lafayette specializes in Midwest street art and fine art multiples — reproduction of an art piece by the artist who created it.

“The Spot” name of this collective comes from the slang term graffiti artists use to refer to the place they want to paint.

To see “The Spot” in person, ASH Interactive is located at 516 W. Main St., Brownsburg behind Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to check out the art in the next few months because Brown plans to bring in other artists to paint new murals every two years.

To view their work online and to learn more about “The Spot” in Brownsburg visit ash-interactive.com/the-spot or follow the QR code to watch a video documenting the creation of “The Spot.”

Four graffiti, street and mural artists collaborated to create “The Spot” mural collective on the sides of the ASH building in Brownsburg. (Photo provided by ASH Interactive)

Pete Brown, founder and CEO of ASH Interactive, and Anne Johansson, Hendricks County Arts Council president and The Children’s Ballet owner, collaborated on the collective mural called “The Spot” that is painted on the sides of the ASH building in Brownsburg. (Photo by Peg McRoy Glover)

Across 1. Baton Rouge campus, briefly

4. “Mamma Mia!” group

8. Passions

14. Moving vehicle

15. Toss the dice

16. Spigot

17. Local hockey team

19. African fly

20. Oak Tree Golf Course

prop

21. Tiny branch

23. Positions

24. Helzberg diamond weight

26. Good name for an average guy?

29. “Whoever invented zero, thanks for nothing,” e.g.

30. 4WD option

33. Pantheon members

35. Witness

36. Ship’s front

38. Sick

39. Family show at the Fieldhouse

43. ___ de Janeiro

44. Theater award

45. JFK’s successor

48. Widely

52. Yet to be delivered

54. Skirt edge

55. Dutch cheese

57. Cabbage variety

58. Eye part

60. Prestwick Country Club short stroke

63. Sleep acronym

64. Bank employee

67. Machines that smooth the surfaces for 17- and 39-Across

70. Ring of color

71. Smoothie berry

72. Smooching on the bus, for short

73. Annoy

74. “King ___”

75. Shirt size (Abbr.) Down

1. Last season’s Super Bowl

2. New Mexico’s capital

3. Malnourished

4. Comics bark

5. Indiana Golden Gloves match

6. Huffed and puffed

7. Poker declaration

8. Ship’s back

9. IU dorm aides

10. One-on-one fight

11. Sea creatures

12. Avon firefighter’s feat

13. Oktoberfest mugs

18. Number on an Easley Winery label

22. Part of TGIF

24. Trig function

25. Not belowdecks

27. Restrain

28. Social spheres

31. Actor Schwarzenegger

32. Fawn’s mother

34. RN’s specialty

37. Mont. neighbor

40. 401(k) alternative

41. Kimono sash

42. WTHR newscast time

46. Trite saying

47. “___ to the World”

48. Himalayan land

49. Admire greatly

50. Denny’s

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FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIES

AVON

Doris L. Albrecht

Doris L. Albrecht, 90, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. She was born Feb. 24, 1932. Services were held Jan. 9 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to the Wheeler Mission.

Catherine Parr Calvert

Catherine Parr Calvert, 94, passed away Dec. 28, 2022. She was born Nov. 13, 1928. Services were held Jan. 2. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements. Contributio Avon

Julia “Judy V. Dezelan

Julia “Judy” V. Dezelan, 88, passed away Jan. 9, 2023. She was born Jan. 6, 1935. Services were held Jan. 14. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara B. Hart

Barbara B. Hart, 82, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. She was born June 19, 1940. Services were held Jan 10. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrangements.

Judith A. Matthews

Judith A. Matthews, 70, passed away Jan. 16, 2023. She was born Oct. 26, 1952. Private services are planned. Helton & Harris Funeral Homes, Danville and Clayton, was entrusted with arrangements.

Eddie Lee Shoulders

Eddie Lee Shoulders, 77, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. He was born Oct. 8, 1945. Services were held Jan. 8 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to West Side Wayout Club.

Xiulin Teng

Xiulin Teng, 86, passed away Jan. 8, 2023. She was born July 2, 1936. Services were held Jan. 13 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.

BROWNSBURG

Patricia Sue Ham Biggs

Patricia Sue Ham Biggs, 87, passed away Jan. 9, 2023. She was born May 21, 1935. Services were held Jan. 20, 2023. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to African Wildlife Foundation or Wheeler Mission.

Ronald Dalton

Ronald Dalton, 73, passed away Dec. 31, 2022. He was born Sept. 19, 1949. Arrangements are pending with Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsboro.

Don Johnson

Don Johnson, 76, passed away Jan. 8, 2023. He was born April 25, 1946. Services with military honors were held Jan. 12. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Harold C. Lyons

Harold C. Lyons, 88, passed away Jan. 2, 2023. He was born Aug 18, 1934. Services were held Jan. 10 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Shane Curts Morgan

Shane Curts Morgan, 38, passed away Jan. 6, 2023. He was born Dec. 12, 1984. Services will be planned for a later date. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Marsha Marie Russell

Marsha Marie Russell, 73, passed away Jan. 14, 2023. She was born March 24, 1949. Services were held Jan. 19 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

CAMBY

Reverend Dr. Franklin C.L. Goodwin

Reverend Dr. Franklin C.L. Goodwin, 75, passed away Jan. 14, 2023. He was born May 9, 1947. Services were held Jan. 19. Carlisle-Branson Funeral Home, Mooresville, was entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Clarity Pregnancy Services, Mooresville.

COATESVILLE

Steve Casady

Steve Casady, 84, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. He was born July 14, 1938. Services were held Jan. 20 at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville. Contributions may be made to the Disabled Americans Veterans or the Veterans Association.

DANVILLE

Bertha “Bert” Jensen

Bertha “Bert” Jensen, 62, passed away Jan. 10, 2023. She was born Dec. 3, 1960. Services are planned for a later date. Contributions may be made to the National Park Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

HAZELWOOD

PLAINFIELD

Carlene “Carlie” Elizabeth Clark

Carlene “Carlie” Elizabeth Clark, 35, passed away Jan 11, 2023. She was born Oct. 7, 1987. Services will be planned for a later date. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrangements.

James Edward Hardin

James Edward Hardin, 80, passed away Jan. 8, 2023. He was born Jan. 15, 1942. Services were held Jan. 14 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation.

Allen Leon McMasters

Allen Leon McMasters, 76, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. He was born Sept. 13, 1946. Services with military honors were held Jan. 10 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Wanda (Peach) Eileen Rawnsley

Wanda (Peach) Eileen Rawnsley, 92, passed away Jan. 4, 2023. She was born March 30, 1930. Services were held Jan. 7 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Fellowship, Indianapolis.

Timothy D. “Tim” Youngen

Timothy D. “Tim” Youngen, 63, passed away Jan. 10, 2023. He was born Sept. 10, 1959. No services are planned. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

JANUARY

27 Friday Literacy Bingo

6-9 p.m., Danville Middle School, 1425 W. Lincoln St., Danville. Danville Kiwanis and Danville K Kids Club host a Literacy Bingo Night. Free. Suggested food donation for the Nutrition Club (backpack program at Danville schools). Chili dinner for purchase. facebook.com/DanvilleKiwanis

27 Friday

Critter Feeding Time

12-1 p.m., Pecar Park, 5203 E. County Road 150 N, Avon. $3 per child; ages 5 and under, free. Join the naturalist and learn about animals that live at the nature center and help feed the critters. washingtontwpparks.org

28 Saturday Winter Craft Fair

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Township Park Pavilion Center, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Handmade, original crafts and projects for sale. washingtontwpparks.org

28 Saturday Winter Poetry Hike

10 a.m., W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville. Stalk the frigid footpaths for inspiration in the pristine elegance of winter’s touch. Poems placed along the trail. Naturalist will guide hikers. Free. facebook.com/ HCPandR

28 Saturday

STEAM Challenge: Mystery Building Design

10 a.m.-4 p.m., McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Use a bag of mystery items and to complete a design challenge at the McCloud Nature Center or at home. facebook.com/HCPandR

28 Saturday

4v4 Dodgeball Tournament

1-4 p.m. Compete in a 4v4 Dodgeball Tournament. Come in themed outfits with team names and compete for prizes. Register: danvilleparks.recdesk.com

31 Tuesday Coffee & Canvas

6-8:30 p.m., Pecar Park, 5203 E. CR 150 N, Avon. Cost: $25. Register today. washingtontwpparks.org

31 Tuesday

Mama Bird Bakery opening

7 a.m.-2 p.m. 234 E. Main St., Plainfield. After operating online since 2018, Mama Bird Bakery opens a shop and will offer drop cookies, sugar cookies, macarons, cookie cakes, breakfast pastries, muffins, macarons, coffee cakes, cookies and brownies and coffee. The bakery owned by Jessica Klatte and Katie Jacoboski is open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. TuesdaySunday and will donate leftover items to area nonprofits.

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FEBRUARY

2 Thursday

Educational Series

8-9:30 a.m., White Oak Early Learning Center, 7221 E U.S. 36, Avon. Hendricks County Community Foundation and Duke Energy will host as MIBOR Realtor Association facilitates a conversation on Hendricks County’s increasing population, the need for attainable housing for all income earners, connecting housing to workforce recruitment and retention strategies and growing the placemaking and quality of life amenities of our county. Visit plainfieldchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com.

3 Friday

Euchre at Avon American Legion

Post 145 Auxiliary Fundraiser

Dinner at 6 and Euchre at 7 $20 for Euchre and $25 for Euchre and Dinner For questions please email linda@icontimes.com

4 Saturday-Sunday

Indiana Fishing Expo

9 a.m., Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Cost: $6, 12 and under, free. Tackle vendors, boat dealers, guides and charter captains. Attenders can book a trip, stock up for the fishing season and take in a seminar. indianafishingexpo.com

4 Saturday

The Legend of the Groundhog 2-3 p.m., McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Huges Road, North Salem. Pennsylvania has Punxsutawney Phil, but did you know Hendricks County parks have groundhogs? Join a naturalist and go on a search. hendrickscountyparks.org

7 Monday

HC Soil & Water Conservation District annual meeting

6 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, South Hall, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. The Porter Farm presentation will be featured. Includes 71st annual business session and supervisor elections. Awards will recognize FFA and 4-H achievements, Conservation Farmer of the Year, top land steward and the outstanding county teacher. Reservations for a $5 meal by Jan. 31 to teri.lents@ in.nacdnet.net or (317) 745-2555, ext. 3.

8 Wednesday

Preschool Storytime

9-9:45 a.m., Pecar Park Nature Center, 5203 E. CR 150 N, Avon. Read “A Loud Winter’s Nap.” washingtontwpparks.org

8 Wednesday

Wile Play Wednesday

2-5 p.m., W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville. Join naturalists at the playground for nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. hendrickscountyparks.org

11 Saturday

Valentine’s Dinner & Music

5:30-9:30 p.m., 7424 E. CR 100 N., Avon. Cost: $65-120. Dinner by Hoosier Roots, entertainment by American Idol finalist Clark Beckham and dancing. Tickets include entry, dinner and one glass of wine or beer. ticketor.com/awb

12 Sunday

Valentine’s Day @Pecar Nature Center

2-3 p.m., Pecar Park Nature Center, 5203 E. CR 150 N, Avon. Show love to animals with a treat making station and a card making station. Cost: $5. Children under 5, free. washingtontwpparks.org

17 Friday

Live Concert Performance

7 p.m., Westlake Community Church, 6696 Rockville Road, Indianapolis. Indiana State University guitar teacher and Wabash Valley Hall of Fame inductee Brent McPike and threetime national mandolin champion Solly Burton will perform in concert. Free. indstate.edu/cas/music/brent-mcpike

18 Saturday

Vandalia Trail Brisk Bike Ride

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Vandalia Trail, 302 Dan Jones Road, Plainfield. In its fifth winter, this monthly bike ride series in Plainfield by the Friends of the Vandalia Trail is held one Saturday each month through March. Gather behind Biggby’s Coffee and the Metro Diner and in front of Meijer. Ride on the nearby trails and return for breakfast. nrht.org/vandalia

22 Wednesday

Senior Center: Maple Syrup

12:30-1:30 p.m., 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville. Join naturalists at the senior center the fourth Wednesday each month for a free nature-themed program during lunch at the senior center. Donations accepted for lunch. Call (317) 910-5356 by 11 a.m. the day before the program for lunch reservations.

24 Friday

Critter Feeding Time

12-1 p.m., Pecar Park, 5203 E. County Road 150 N., Avon. $3 per child; ages 5 and under. Join a naturalist and learn about animals that live at the nature center and help feed the critters. washingtontwpparks.org

24 Friday and 25 Saturday

Daddy Daughter Dance

6-8 p.m. Friday; 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Richard A Carlucci Recreation Center, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield. Cost: $30. Dancing, fun and treats. facebook.com/PlainfieldParksandRec

24-25 Friday-Saturday

Indianapolis Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Getaway 10 a.m.-4:30 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Saturday, Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Cost: $8 at the door, 12 and under, free. toomuchfunpromotions. com/indianapolis%2C-in

By Dick Wolfsie

Shirt happens — when new clothes come pre-stained for a cruise dinner

Next month Mary Ellen and I will take our first vacation out of the country since the start of COVID. We’re very excited about this cruise.

I’m already shopping, hoping to update my wardrobe — a word I just realized I have never used for my clothing. Mary Ellen has a wardrobe; I have two drawers and a closet. I had to buy a dress shirt for one of the special dinners on the ship. I don’t like to wear a white shirt, preferring one with a bit of color, but Mary Ellen was adamant that I go traditional. I purchased an additional shirt for the more casual nights.

After a short stop at Kohl’s, I came home with the two shirts. I opened the package and tried the first one on. It fit perfectly. My wife was in the room watching me. She had a smirk on her face.

“You have a stain on your shirt already,” she said.

“That’s impossible. I just put it on.”

“They must really know their customers at Kohl’s.”

“What do you mean?” I asked her.

“They pre-stained it for you.”

Yes, right next to the third button were

brown blotches, nothing I was familiar with despite my extensive experience with the telltale signs left by every condiment I have ever slathered on a fastfood sandwich.

“I guess I can’t wear that to dinner,” I said, about to unpack my second option.

“Why not?” she asked. “It’s gonna look like that anyway, right after you finish your appetizer.”

I reached into the shopping bag and dug out the blue button down. I carefully removed all the pins from the folded shirt before I put it on. I thought it looked great and said to Mary Ellen, “As long as I’ve got it on, let’s go out for a nice dinner.”

somehow anticipated its unavoidable destiny and went ahead and self-stained.

“Wait a second, Mary Ellen. I’ll wear a tie. That will cover it.”

washed both shirts and successfully removed the original soiled areas, but the shirts were destined on the trip to become a kaleidoscope of tasty tidbits from our buffets.

“You can’t wear that shirt, either,” said Mary Ellen.

“Why not?”

“It has a smudge under the second button.”

Sure enough, once again I had purchased a brand-new piece of apparel that had

“Super idea. Too bad that every tie in your closet has ketchup on it.”

“Okay, I’ll button my sport coat. That will cover the mark on the tie.”

Mary Ellen walked over to the closet and pulled out the one sport coat I still wear. She looked at it carefully and shook her head, “This is not going to work. It has mustard on the lapel. Do you own a raincoat?”

After we returned home from dinner, I washed both shirts and successfully removed the original soiled areas, but the shirts were destined on the trip to become a kaleidoscope of tasty tidbits from our buffets.

Recently we were going over final plans for the vacation and I asked Mary Ellen questions about the reputation of the cruise line we were using.

“Do you really think I will like the food, Mary Ellen?” I began.

“Oh, yes. For you, Dick, it will be spot on.”

Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife of 43 years. Dick is usually in the basement trying to think up something funny to write. He can be reached at: wolfsie@aol.com.

QUOTE

“Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.”

— Franz Grillparzer

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

Graffiti has been painted on several structures along the trail that runs from Northfield Drive to Arbuckle Acres Park.

Horse riders have left animal excrement on the B&O Trail.

Plainfield Police and K9 officer Jocko helped get 22 pounds of cocaine off the streets during a recent traffic stop, a street value estimated at $400,000. The driver was arrested.

Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue came to Danville Community High School Jan. 12 and taught students the importance of choosing love.

Scammers have tried to call people claiming they work for Duke Energy in an attempt to get money from residents.

Hendricks County 4-H Volunteer Tim Whicker was inducted into the Indiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Hall of Fame. He has volunteered with 4-H for 30 years and sits on the Hendricks County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Association Fair board.

Brownsburg Fire Territory firefighters from Engine 131 and Ladder 131 put up a new ramp and railing for a citizen they respond to frequently.

Brownsburg East Middle School Robotics Team placed third of 37 teams at the Lynhurst Giants Robotics Competition.

School resource officer Chris Duffer recently marked 20 years of service to the Plainfield Police Department.

STRANGE LAW

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll share one with you … In Little Rock, Ark., dogs are not to bark after 6 p.m.

Focus on the process not the end result of resolutions

By Rashad Cunningham

DEVOTIONAL

Many of us have some sort of New Year’s resolution to continue to embark upon as we traverse 2023. We made commitments to eat better, work out more, spend more time with loved ones, read more books or even attend church more frequently. (If the last one is you, feel free to stop by and see me at Church@Main in Brownsburg.)

If you are anything like me, you have failed these resolutions time and time again. Although there are some resolutions that have been successful, there is one resolution that has always been incredibly elusive for me — my discipline in taking care of myself.

As someone who is overweight and struggles to obey God in taking care of my “temple,” I am often defeated when the end results I hope for at the beginning of the year don’t come as quickly as I imagined.

I was reading the book of Ezra and felt God laying something on my heart to help me overcome this area of disobedience in my life. In the opening chapters of Ezra, the Persian king (Cyrus), stirred up by the Holy Spirit, was charged by God to send the Hebrew exiles back to Jerusalem to “rebuild

the house of the Lord.” (Ezra 1:1-3)

In the second year of their return, the foundation of the temple of the Lord was laid. (Ezra 3:10) What struck me was the response to the foundations being laid. Ezra 3:11 says, “And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, ‘For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.’ And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.”

Sometimes we focus on the end result so much that we overlook Rejoicing, praising and giving thanks for the foundations that are being laid.

I believe this will be my breakthrough — learning to thank him for the foundations that are laid before the end result. Perhaps this will be your breakthrough as well.

Rashad Cunningham is a pastor at Church@ Main in Brownsburg. Visit churchatmain.org.

Gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers FAQs

By Dr. Anthony Yang

WELLNESS

Gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers come in many forms, and it is important to know what these cancers are, how to detect them and treatment options.

What is gastrointestinal cancer?

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Gastrointestinal cancer originates from an organ along or associated with the GI tract and the abnormal cells become cancerous and grow uncontrollably, usually forming a tumor that can spread to other organs. Common forms are colon and rectal cancer. Less common but potentially aggressive forms are esophageal, gastric (stomach), pancreatic, bile duct and liver cancers.

What is genitourinary cancer?

Genitourinary cancer originates from the urinary system or the male reproductive system. Common forms include bladder, ureteral, kidney, penile, prostate and testicular cancers.

How do you detect GI cancer?

Detecting GI cancers starts with knowing the symptoms that may include prolonged indigestion, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, dark tarry stools and fecal incontinence.

GI cancers can also have no symptoms. Screening tests, such as colonoscopy for anyone 45 years and older, are important. Doctors recommend other testing, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, lab tests and imaging. A biopsy could sample abnormalities identified to check for cancerous cells. How do you detect genitourinary cancer?

Symptoms include blood in urine, painful urination or ejaculation, difficulty with urination, a mass or heaviness of the testicles or scrotum, a penis rash and persistent back pain. The most common tests include imaging, labs and cystoscopy. Doctors may recommend a biopsy to make a definitive diagnosis.

What are your treatment options for gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers?

Treatment options for both cancers include chemotherapy and targeted medical treatments, radiation or surgery.

please talk to your primary care physician immediately.

Dr. Anthony Yang is surgical oncologist at IU Health West Hospital. If you are experiencing symptoms that could be related to GI or GU cancer,

Read this story to reduce your stress

By Karl Zimmer

We all deal with stress. Perhaps one of your New Year’s resolutions was to better handle the stress in your life. Most people abandon their resolutions before the end of February or March, but this article is not about resolutions.

Do you know what stressors contribute most to your stress? Do you know what one thing you can do to reduce the stress in your life? The story I’m about to share will help, but only if you pay close attention. You are not to blame for your stress, but you are responsible for it and for taking action to reduce it, so here goes.

A boy was bullied mercilessly at school to the point of having cracked ribs, making it difficult for him to breathe. He lived with that pain for years because there was nothing the doctors could do. It was impossible to “reset” the cracked and broken bones, and even though he was taped up to reduce further damage, he had to allow the ribs to settle and heal on their own.

Even given how ruthless the kids were, the “story” he told himself was all about himself, not about the kids doing the bullying. The meaning his “story” portrayed was that he must surely be unworthy, not good enough, stupid, unlovable and an outsider.

His “story” affected him so much that he felt unwanted and lesser than, regardless of where he was or with whom, and the stress caused him to have severe headaches, diagnosed many years later as cluster headaches.

Through his studies, he learned that his “story” was based on a lie that he perpetuated in his mind, and that if he changed his story, he would feel much better, not only about himself but also about his role in the world.

We attach meanings to things that happen to us, but more often than not, the story we tell ourselves is not true. We give more meaning than the simple reality of the event. When someone is mean to you, it just means they were mean to you, nothing more or anything about you. So, never, ever take anything personally. You are fine, just the way you are. 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.

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Tip of the Month

By Tom S. Truesdale

Detached Buildings can range from many sizes and shapes but if designed and built correctly add

1. A new pole barn building or simple story structure can be built economically to meet virtually any dimension large or small.

2. A Detached Building can provide many functions:

• A vehicle garage

• Recreational use such as fitness facility, hobby area, dod working shop, winter-time activity area.

• Simple storage of bikes, cares, boats, tools and lawn equipment.

3. Detached Buildings must be constructed to meet local building codes and property set-back requirements. Zoning and Permitting is required.

4. A new building can be built in phases as funding is available.

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5. The construction of a new Detached Building adds immediate value to your home and pays back at resale, dollar for dollar.

Houseplants with blooms bring color indoors during cold months

By John Chapin

GARDENING

The COVID-fueled renaissance in the popularity of houseplants, with the greatest increase in sales in over 50 years, shows few signs of letting up. Those new to growing houseplants are experiencing the joys they bring during the cold, dark winter months as well as possible frustrations of keeping them healthy. These experiences, with hopefully more successes than failures, are all part of the learning process.

For many people houseplants are now an essential part of home decor, health and wellness and even social activities. With the increasing number and diversity of houseplants available at garden centers, big box stores, specialty houseplant shops, online vendors and social outlets such as local plant swaps and Facebook groups, “plant parenting” continues to grow.

While houseplants grown for their interesting, often colorful foliage provide yearround enjoyment, those that bloom provide special pleasure, especially during the dark winter months.

Goldfish plants are epiphytic relatives of the African violet and are from two species with over 25 varieties. The most commonly found are Nemanthus gregarius, a densegrowing vining plant with small, rigid shiny leaves. They are free-blooming, with small orange and yellow flowers that with a little imagination look like little fat goldfish. The Columnea species are more difficult to find but much showier varieties, usually grouped as Columnea “gloriosa.” They have larger, vibrantly colored flowers with yellow, orange or red blooms but have less resemblance to a goldfish.

Because epiphytic goldfish plant roots are primarily for anchoring rather than nourishment, bright light is necessary for the plant to survive. Avoid intense sunlight that can burn the leaves. An east window is perfect,

or place plants a few feet from a west or

Goldfish plants also grow well under lights. Normal room temperatures are fine. Since these tropicals are always growing, I fertilize weekly year round with fertilizer formulated for blooming plants (high phosphorus) at quarter strength, ideally applied as a mist to the leaves. (I keep a small spray bottle full of diluted fertilizer on hand just for my epiphyte plants.) Water the soil only to keep from drying out. Goldfish plants actually prefer to be pot-bound, but if repotting, always use a fast-draining mix.

Goldfish plants are unusual and enjoyable blooming plants for the houseplant lover. Happy Gardening!

Goldfish plants come in two species and offer colorful blooms indoors during cold, gloomy months. (Photos by John Chapin)

John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of Chapin Landscaping in Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience in the landscaping business. Contact him

Chicago’s Millennium and Maggie Daley parks draw millions of visitors each year

By Don Knebel

Each year Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park draw millions of people to the heart of Chicago.

Millennium Park sits just west of Lake Michigan between Randolph and East Monroe streets. Named for the third millennium, the 25-acre park opened in 2004, four years behind schedule.

The park cost $475 million to construct, about half provided by private donors in exchange for naming rights.

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion features a band shell designed by architect Frank Gehry, with 4,000 permanent seats and lawn space for 7,000 more. The AT&T plaza features Cloud Gate, a three-story high sculpture designed by Anish Kapoor. Nicknamed “The Bean” because of its shape, the sculpture is made from 168 sheets of polished stainless steel and reflects the nearby skyline.

Crown Fountain, named for Chicago’s Crown Family, includes a black granite reflecting pool between two glass brick towers. The 50-foot-tall towers display videos of the faces of about 1,000 Chicagoland residents, with water appearing to flow from the subjects’ mouths about every 5 minutes.

The 2.5-acre Lurie Garden, named for philanthropist Anne Lurie, features perennials, trees, grasses, shrubs and trees.

Maggie Daley Park is named for the wife of long-time Chicago Mayor Richard Michael Daley. She died of cancer in 2011.

Located between Columbus and Lake Shore drives, the 20-acre park is linked to Millennium Park by the BP Pedestrian Bridge, a winding footbridge over Columbus Drive. The park includes many attractions for families and children, including a

quarter-mile-long ice skating ribbon, rock climbing walls, tennis courts and a miniature golf course featuring Chicago highlights. A three-acre Play Garden for children 12 and under includes the popular Enchanted Forest.

In 2021, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park collectively attracted about 25 million visitors, making them among the top 10 most popular destinations in the United States.

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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Crown Fountain in Chicago features the faces of about 1,000 area residents and appears to have them spitting water about every 5 minutes. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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