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Speck’s Pet Supplies in Avon moves temporarily due to a fire
On August 2nd, Speck’s Pet Supplies store manager, Carey Stephenson, walked into a smoke-filled store at 7 in the morning when she opened the doors for the day. She had no idea what was going on but immediately grabbed the one cat who was in the store, got her out of there, and called 911.
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“I thought for sure there was gonna be flames by the look of the store. My first thought was to get the cat out of there and thankfully there were no other animals in the store. After being evaluated, Miss Kitty is fine- she was administered oxygen and given a bath to get some of the soot off of her. We’re hoping after what she went through, that someone will come adopt her soon,” mentioned Stephenson.
As it turned out, an exhaust fan in one of the washer/dryer rooms had caught fire and fallen out of the ceiling. It landed on one of the dryers and melted the dryer for the entire evening. The smoke was pulled through the HVAC system and circulated
through the store, but the fire, which was more of a smolder, was contained to that room.
A silver lining in this tragedy is that the owner of the store, Hal Harland, happened to have another space open just a few doors down where Speck’s will continue to be open for business. After inspection, Stephenson has hopes that the store will be restored and upgraded to improve on some areas that will benefit from some re-finishing. If all goes her way, they might even take this opportunity to add a puppy playground she has been recommending for a few years now.
“It’s been a real team effort from our IT people, to employees transferring products from other stores, to placing orders for new product, and being able to reopen after just two days,” Stephenson said.
You can find Speck’s open now at 7639 US Highway 36 in Avon.
Temporary location for Speck’s Pet Supplies, 7639 US Highway 36, Avon (Submitted photo)
Plainfield town council votes to annex property to the town
Compiled by Nicole Davis
The Plainfield Town Council met July 24 for a regular council meeting. The meeting was live streamed for members of the public who could not attend. 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 Aug. 14.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved Ordinance No. 28-2023 on first reading. This ordinance would annex and make certain territory a part of the town of Plainfield. This territory in council district number 3 is at 6371 S. County Road 600 E, 6391 S. County Road 600 E, and 6025 Bree Lane.
WHAT IT MEANS: This territory consists of three single-family houses and consists of approximately 8.147 acres.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved Ordinance No. 29-2023 on first reading. This ordinance would annex and make certain territory a part of the town of Plainfield. This territory in council district number 1 is located at 2862 S. State Road 267.
WHAT IT MEANS: This territory consists of one single-family home as part of the Jessup Meadow Subdivision.
EDITOR’S NOTE
You probably noticed a little change in the look of our paper when you picked it up to read it today. The bright red color that you’ve come to associate with the ICON has turned a shade of blue. Specifically, it is the shade of blue that represents the law enforcement members who protect and serve our community. We celebrated our National Night Out Against Crime on August 1, and brought law enforcement personnel together with their fellow community members to talk, eat, and laugh together. These interactions are so important because they remind us of how we are connected. While our police have taken on a special role in our community, they are still fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and friends. We support them because they support us, and they do so at a high cost- sometimes at the cost of their own lives.
We proudly stand with our law enforcement officers, knowing that we ask so much from them for so little. We know that at times they will fall short and make mistakes, but so do we all. Our job as a community is to hold each other accountable and to support our neighbors when they fall. The more we do that, the stronger we become together. If we divide ourselves, we only become weaker. We want to extend a message of gratitude for all of our fellow community members who have taken the responsibility to be our protectors and our public servants. We stand with you as you stand with those who are helpless, in need, and hurting. We thank your families who have also committed to supporting you and what you do. For those families who have suffered the loss of a loved one in this field, we grieve that loss with you. Here’s to backing the blue.
Danville Town Council Addresses Road and Water Issues
Compiled by Peg McRoy
The Danville Town Council met Aug. 2. These 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 Aug. 16.
WHAT HAPPENED: Superintendent Andrew Pitcher, department of public works, opened a sealed bid to do preservation work on several spans of road in Danville that involves the Community Crossing Grant. That bid came from Pavement Solutions Inc. for $250,925.
WHAT IT MEANS: The bid from Pavement Solutions was the only bid in response to the town’s request for proposal and its bid is over the $200,000 budgeted amount for the project. The $200,000 includes a $65,000 Community Crossing Grant. The town needed to have an acceptable bid by Wed. Aug. 9 to remain in compliance with the time frame for retaining the Community Crossing matching grant. The council voted to authorize negotiations with Pavement Solutions to reduce the bid to $200,000 by the deadline. In the event the negotiations did not reduce the bid from Pavement Solutions, it was automatically declined.
WHAT HAPPENED: The wastewater department was given the go-ahead to replace the pump at the County Home lift station. The County Home, known as Cypress Manor, is located at 865 E. Main St. in Danville.
WHAT IT MEANS: The County Home lift station has already been rebuilt two times and it is now more cost effective to replace than to rebuild it again. BBC Pump and Equipment Co., Inc. out of Indianapolis will do the project at a cost of $13,065.
WHAT HAPPENED: The wastewater department was also given approval to access American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for the start of the town’s east interceptor project. The amount requested and granted was $13,581.
WHAT IT MEANS: ARPA was enacted by federal legislation to help communities deal with COVID-19 public health emergencies. Indiana communities received $1.28 billion through ARPA. Eligible uses for the funds include water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. These funds will pay for the preliminary survey and engineering for the east interceptor.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a request by the department of public works to pave a section of S. CR 300 E. in conjunction with road paving Hendricks County is doing that is contiguous to a section of the road Danville has annexed.
WHAT IT MEANS: The Hendricks County Engineer’s Office asked Danville if the town would be interested in paving the section that the town has annexed. This cooperation with the county will result in a fully paved road and at a lower cost than Danville would incur by doing the paving independently at a later time. The project is expected to cost Danville $44,501.
Tox-Away Day
Saturday, August 26 | 8 am-1 pm
Hendricks County households are encouraged to use ToxAway Days to recycle and dispose of household hazardous wastes, tires, electronics, and appliances.
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Brownsburg Council approves the restructuring of the Brownsburg Parks Board
Compiled by Melissa Gibson
The Brownsburg Town Council met July 27 for a regular meeting at the Brownsburg Town Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg.
WHAT HAPPENED: Chief Joe Grimes shared the Police Department Report.
WHAT IT MEANS: As staffing levels rise, the Brownsburg Police Dept. plans to revitalize the narcotics unit. Grimes said drugs are a gateway to crimes in the town of Brownsburg and the department puts a great emphasis on those crimes to ward off catastrophic incidents. In order to be proactive, they have put very qualified and specialized individuals on this team. They want to monitor not only local narcotic related events in Brownsburg but from adjoining districts and towns in the area.
WHAT HAPPENED: Ron Love, Street Superintendent shared the Street Department Report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Love addressed the work being done by the street department in regard to light poles in the community. The team has totaled the number of lights that are not working or not standing. The goal is to correct or fix those that can be, before replacing new poles. Many parts are currently on backorder, creating a slower process than preferred but they are moving forward with the project as quickly as possible.
WHAT HAPPENED: During the public comment portion of the meeting, several citizens spoke against ordinance #2023-11, authorizing a restructuring of the Brownsburg Parks Board.
WHAT IT MEANS: At least half a dozen citizens claimed the Council has released limited information on the reasons the Park Board should be restructured and several asked why a Park Board, whom they believe was doing a good job, would need to be restructured at all. All speakers asked the Council to vote against the ordinance.
Councilman Ben Lacey responded to several of the comments, explaining the parks board has a significantly different role from that of the police or fire department boards, who can hire, fire and discipline employees. Lacey said removing this layer of government would streamline the process and align more closely to the town’s vision.
“The Parks Department does a stellar job. Our parks are beautiful but it’s the behind the scenes stuff that bothers me. We have a lack of reporting structure and accountability,” Lacey said.
WHAT HAPPENED: The second, third and final reading of Ordinance #2023-11 for the restructuring of the park board was addressed by the council.
WHAT IT MEANS: Council President Travis Tschaenn reminded residents that no changes to the current staff and programming of the parks department would occur. A section for the Parks Department would now be set aside on the Council agenda each month and the department would report through Town Manager Deb Cook in the future. While Councilman Chris Worley again stated his disapproval, the motion was approved 4-1 with Worley opposed.
WHAT HAPPENED: A motion to consider the annual COLA Rates for Water and Sewer fees was brought before the council.
WHAT IT MEANS: Each July, the Council reviews current water and sewer rates for the Town of Brownsburg. Cook walked council members through the rising expenses and said some costs were stabilizing, while others were at an unprecedented high. In order to avoid a sudden, large increase the council considered typical costs regarding replacement of lead lines, pipe and joint failures, preventative maintenance and inspection requirements.
With an increase established the past two years, the council felt there were additional funds that could be used to offset costs and avoid an additional increase to the taxpayer this year. They voted against the motion unanimously.
WHAT HAPPENED: Nonprofit
WHAT IT MEANS: Per Council direction, a new application is required to request fee waivers, in which Misty Eyes submitted. The cost of the waiver is approximately $2,500. Councilman Lacey requested further discussion on criteria and a plan for future cost waivers. While he supports the organization and didn’t have an issue with this particular waiver, it brings to the council’s attention that this is an area they might want to reevaluate for 2024.
The waiver was approved unanimously.
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Avon and Indy Have Interlocal Agreement Town Policies and Procedure Aligned with Federal Codes
Compiled by Peg McRoy
The Avon Town Council met July 27. 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 Aug. 10. Meetings can be viewed at: avonindiana.gov/livestream.
WHAT HAPPENED: A resolution was passed that approves an interlocal agreement between Indianapolis, Marion County, and Avon for a segment of the construction of a roundabout at Raceway Rd. and CR 100 N. Construction is planned in 2025.
WHAT IT MEANS: Avon is building a roundabout at Raceway Rd. and CR 100 N. The eastern section of CR 100 N. where the roundabout is being constructed is within Indianapolis’ jurisdiction. For Avon to construct a right-of-way or do any work on Indianapolis’ portion of the road, an interlocal agreement must be in place. Indianapolis has already approved the interlocal agreement. The council passing this resolution solidifies the agreement.
WHAT HAPPENED: An amendment to an ordinance puts into place internal controls regarding suspension and debarment policies when the town is entering into a contract utilizing federal funds.
WHAT IT MEANS: Amending the ordinance brings it into alignment with a federal law that states the town may not do business with contractors or consultants who have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from entering into a contract when the town is using federal funds to do the project. A provision within those agreements requires the vendor to make a representation to the town that they have not been suspended or debarred and that if they become suspended or debarred at a later date, they will immediately notify the town. If that occurs the town then has the right to cancel that agreement without penalty.
WHAT HAPPENED: A purchasing policy was adopted regarding the procurement of goods, materials, and services that is in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations when it comes to utilizing federal or state funds.
WHAT IT MEANS: This policy formalizes a procedure the town follows when making purchases with federal funds regarding records, informal procurement methods, small purchases, formal procurement methods, proposals, and noncompetitive procurements.
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K9S–ELITE ATHLETES WITH WORLD CLASS TRAINING
The K9s that work side by side with law enforcement officers are a special breed of dog. They are bred to be elite athletes that constantly need to be trained, challenged, and tested.
“These K9s are the elite athletes of the elite athletes,” said Corporal Kyle Schaefer with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, as well as a K9 trainer, supervisor, and handler. “They are the Lebron James, Michael Jordan, and Peyton Manning of their world.”
When these K9s are acquired by law enforcement they have already been given basic training. Once they are in the care of their handlers (officers) more extensive training begins and continues throughout the dog’s service. Their skills need to be sharpened on a regular basis so that when they are on the street and in an actual deployment, they can perform their required jobs.
“The Department of Justice recommends a minimum of 16 hours of formal training per dog per month and we follow those guidelines,” said Schaefer “Indiana does not have state certifications. There are several different organizations throughout the country that have varying certification guidelines. We meet or exceed all of those certifications.”
“The initial training is just the basic stuff,” said Schaefer. “After we get the dog from a vendor, we fine-tune them for the job they are going to be doing on the street.”
A few years ago, Schaefer recognized that there was a need in central Indiana for a resource to enhance the finetuning, care, and training of the K9s and their handlers. In response to that need, he and Theresa M. Brandon, retired U.S. Department of Labor Chair, co-founded the Central Indiana K9 Association.
Although located in Plainfield, the Central Indiana K9 Association serves all of central Indiana. In addition to Schaefer, Deputy Nate Hidschman with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant Tom Owens with the Avon Police Department, and Corporal Rob Pritchard with Plainfield Police Department are trainers for the association.
The twice monthly training for the K9s is in-house service training. Quarterly training is offered through the Central Indiana K9 Association.
“Nate, Tom, Rob, and I travel all over the country to gain knowledge and keep up on national standards,” said Schaefer. “There are hundreds of ways to train a K9. We travel the country going to conferences and seminars. When we see a good presentation then we try to bring that presenter to central Indiana.”
The relationship between the dog and its handler goes much deeper than training and on-the job deployments. The K9s live full-time with their handler creating a true partnership. There is no doubt that these officers of the law
“These K9s are the elite athletes of the elite athletes. They are the Lebron James, Michael Jordan, and Peyton Manning of their world.” – CORPORAL KYLE SCHAEFER
love these dogs.
Some of the training is tailored to building that bond between the handler and K9 so they become a well-oiled machine.
“We always talk about how your emotions flow through the leash,” said Schaefer. “Dogs can feel you through the leash and you can feel the dog back through the leash. That is where the teamwork comes in.”
Funding has been and continues to be a scarce resource throughout the nation for K9 extensive training. There are many agencies that do not have the budget, means, or time to do it.
“I have been very fortunate in that current and past administrations have allowed me to and continue to allow me to go to different places and gain this training knowledge,” said Schaefer. “But we are always trying to raise money. We want to keep the officers and public safe. There
are a lot of agencies across Indiana that are not funded. That is one of the reasons I started the association.”
When on patrol these K9s are obedient and can think for themselves.
“These dogs want to work for us, and we want the dogs to be able to think for themselves and that is done through the training process,” said Schaefer. “When I drop that leash it is on the dog. I want to know that dog is going to go out and do the job by himself and then return to me. So when ‘Dad’ drops the leash, the K9 thinks ‘I’ve got this dad. I will take care of it and come back to you.’”
These elite K9s are a valuable tool in keeping the police department and public safe and their ability to do that is ensured through world-class training.
Supporting the Central Indiana K9 Association with Sponsorships
The association supports and supplements K9 units across central Indiana and strives to assist, unite, and promote all working K9 teams across central Indiana. Sponsorship dollars go to support:
1) The Shadow Fund—a medical grant program for retired dogs. Many times, when these dogs retire, they are signed over to their handler. The handler then becomes responsible for the dog’s medical costs. Often these dogs are retired due to medical issues so this can put a financial burden on the handler. The Shadow Fund is a grant program that a handler can apply to for financial assistance.
2) The Training Program—supports the four quarterly training seminars that the association facilitates for central Indiana.
3) A Monument for K9s—supports the long-term goal in creating a monument for dogs that have passed in the line of duty.
Sponsorships levels are:
The German Shepherd Pack - $2,500 and up.
The Belgian Malinois Pack - $1,000 to 2,499
The Dutch Shepherd Pack - $500-$999
The Labrador Retriever Pack - $250-$249
The Bloodhound Pac - Up to $249
Contact Information: Phone: 317-279-6317
Email: info@cik9.org
Website: www.CIK9.org
Address: P.O. Box 203, Plainfield, IN 46168
An elite K9 training to sharpen skills needed in the field. (Submitted photo)
COMMUNITY Hendricks County K9s
PITTSBORO
BROWNSBURG
K9 Name: K9 Zara
Handler Name: Officer Zach Buchanan Department: Pittsboro Police Department
Specialty: Narcotics detection
Years in service: two years
No arrest data per policy
Unique fact: Zara is an escape artist and has no problem getting over a 6-foot privacy fence as soon as nobody is looking.
K9 Name: K9 Drago
Handler Name: Officer David Shedrow
Department: Brownsburg Police Department
Specialty: Narcotics, Tracking, Apprehension
Years of Service: 6 years
Arrests: Don’t have the exact number but Drago has assisted in hundreds of arrests including drug traffickers and murderers.
Memorable about arrests: Whenever Drago assists in making a big arrest, I stop at a drive-thru and get him a cheeseburger as a special treat.
K9 Name: K9 Caro
Handler Name: Officer David Marcum Department: Brownsburg PD
Specialty: Dual Purpose (Narcotic Detection and Criminal Apprehension)
How many years in service: 10 years total as a K9 Handler; 7 years with K9 Caro
How many assisted arrests: 374 total arrests; 288 with K9 Caro
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests? All arrests are memorable, however, assisting US Marshalls and Brownsburg Swat is fun. Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? K9 Caro is a fairly social dog and loves playing fetch with a ball.
K9 Name: K9 Raptr
Handler Name: Officer Heather Foote Department: Brownsburg PD
Specialty: Duel Purpose: Narcotics and apprehension
How many years in service: 7 months
How many assisted arrests: 21
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests? K9 Raptr assisted Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department in locating approximately a kilo and a half of narcotics and a suspect that fled on foot.
K9 Name: K9 Trip
Handler Name: Officer Brad Carr
Specialty: Dual Purpose K9 Detection Narcotics and Apprehension
Years in Service: 4
Arrests: Approximately 40 arrests
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests? Every arrest is different but the most memorable is when we are assisting DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) because these are usually large finds.
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? K9 Trip is a very high-energy dog, one of the county’s most high-energy dogs. He is very social which is great.
DANVILLE
K9 Name: K9 Jack
Handler name: K9 Sgt. Jeffery Slayback
Department: Danville Police Department
Specialty: Tracking & apprehension, Narcotics
How many years in service: 2
How many assisted arrests: 37 assisted arrests (deployed 71 times)
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests? Not specifically an arrest, but we did recently do a K9 demo for the “Inclusion Day” at the Hendricks County Fair which was an incredible experience
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? Jack can do backflips in his kennel, we also discovered he can climb out of his 6 foot high kennel..which is why Jack now has a roof on his kennel!
PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal/Qualifications. The West Central Conservancy District is requesting Statements of Proposal/ Qualifications from qualified parties for the development and construction of the following: Northwest Interceptor, Avon Middle School/Southwest Interceptor, Jeto Lake Low Pressure System, Indian Head Lake Low Pressure System, Jessup Meadows Low Pressure System, Prairie Manor Lift Station Elimination Project, Sycamore Ridge Lift Station Elimination Project, Conrail Lift Station Elimination Project, and Prestwick Pointe Force Main Replacement.
In accordance with Ind. Code § 5-23-5, the West Central Conservancy District invites any and all qualified parties to submit Statements of Proposal/Qualifications to enter a public-private partnership for the development and construction of the project in Hendricks County, Indiana. An electronic PDF of the Statement of Proposal/Qualifications should be emailed to Sam Paledino, spaledino@wccdin.org by 5:00 pm EST on September 1, 2023, in order to be considered. Additional information and a packet outlining submittal requirements will be available at 243 South County Road 625 East, Avon, Indiana 46123 and may be requested.
Hendricks County K9s Hendricks County K9s
K9 Name: K9 Deni
Handler Name: K9 Officer Quintin Oller
Department: Danville Police Department
Specialty: Scent Discrimination Trailing, Apprehension, Article Searches, Narcotics Detection (Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, PCP, LSD, Marijuana, and MDMA)
Years in Service: 1 year and 3 months
Number of Assisted Arrests: 47
Memorable Story: I think that anytime I get to see the hard work and training I put in with K9 Deni is rewarding. We spend so many hours training and practicing, that anytime we get to apply that in a real world environment is rewarding for me and Deni.
HENDRICKS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
K9 Name: K9 Deaks
Handler name: Cpl. Kyle Schaefer
Department: Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
Specialty: Dual Purpose K9: narcotics & patrol
How many years in service: 4 years in service
How many assisted arrests: All our K9s are responsible for countless arrests assisting patrol units.
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests?
The Sheriff’s Office does not release arrest information.
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? Deaks loves to swim.
K9 Name: K9 Doc
Handler name: Cpl. Nick Korpal
Department: Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
Specialty: Dual Purpose K9: narcotics & patrol
How many years in service: Just graduated from the K9 academy in July.
How many assisted arrests: All our K9s are responsible for countless arrests assisting patrol units.
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests? The Sheriff’s Office does not release arrest information.
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? Doc lives at home with Cpl Korpal and recently retired K9 Nitro.
PLAINFIELD
K9 Name: K9 Edo
Handler name: Dep. Nate Hibschman
Department: Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
Specialty: Dual Purpose K9: narcotics & patrol
How many years in service: 5 years in service
How many assisted arrests: All our K9s are responsible for countless arrests assisting patrol units.
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests?
The Sheriff’s Office does not release arrest information.
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9?
Edo loves the fall and pumpkins.
K9 Name: K9 Ceto
Handler name: Dep. Shaun Caffee
Department: Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
Specialty: Dual Purpose K9: narcotics & patrol
How many years in service: 5 years in service
How many assisted arrests: All our K9s are responsible for countless arrests assisting patrol units.
Is there a memorable story about any of these particular arrests?
The Sheriff’s Office does not release arrest information.
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? Ceto always dumps his water bowl and carries it around the kennel in his mouth.
K9 Name: K9 Jocko
Breed: Belgian Malinois, born in the Netherlands
Handler: Officer Rob Prichard
Department: Plainfield Police Department
How many years in service: 6 years active service
How many assisted arrests: K9 teams do not make arrests. They make apprehensions and find people, even missing children.
Unique about this K9: Favorite snack is cheese cubes or pepperoni slices.
Hendricks County K9s
PLAINFIELD
K9 Name: K9 Ruger
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Handler: Corporal Chris Johnson
Department: Plainfield Police Department
How many years in service: 2.5 years of active service
How many assisted arrests: K9 teams do not make arrests. They make apprehensions and find people, even missing children.
K9 Name: K9 Nero
Handler: Lt. Tom Owens
Department: Avon
Specialty: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
How many years in service: 8
How many assisted arrests: 193
K9 Name: K9 Trigger
Breed: German Shepherd
Handler: Cpl. Mike Taylor
Department: Plainfield Police Department
How many years in service: 3 years active service
How many assisted arrests: K9 teams do not make arrests. They make apprehensions and find people, even missing children.
Unique about this K9: K9 Trigger loves swimming and anything related. K9 Trigger has his very own pool and water sprinkler that he plays with while off duty.
K9 Name: K9 Lance
Handler name: Sgt. Eric Hollingsworth
Department: Avon
Specialty: Narcotic Detection and Patrol
How many years in service: 5
How many assisted arrests: 170
K9 Name: K9 Indo
Handler name: Sgt. Steve Kasprzyk
Department: Avon
Specialty: Narcotic Detection and Search & Rescue
How many years in service: 5
How many assisted arrests: 186
K9 Name: K9 Echo
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Handler: Tyler Peters
Department: Plainfield Police Department
How many years in service: Less than 1 year- Plainfield’s newest K9
How many assisted arrests: K9 teams do not make arrests. They make apprehensions and find people, even missing children.
Unique about this K9: Hendrick County Shelter Dog rescued and trained to serve.
K9 Name: K9 Ricsi
Handler name: Ptl. Sam Sims
Department: Avon
Specialty: Narcotic Detection and Patrol
Is there anything unique or special regarding this K9? K9 Ricsi and Ptl. Sims just completed their training last week to begin working.
“ These dogs want to work for us, and we want the dogs to be able to think for themselves and that is done through the training process. When I drop that leash it is on the dog. I want to know that dog is going to go out and do the job by himself and then return to me. So when ‘Dad’ drops the leash, the K9 thinks ‘I’ve got this dad. I will take care of it and come back to you.’” – CORPORAL KYLE SCHAEFER
AVON
Out and About in Hendricks County
Making the trip to Rusted Silo was a bucket list item that was overdue for me. Having driven past it several times while traveling around, I could tell by the look of it that it was going to serve some unforgettable barbecue. Finally, I made the stop in, and my suspicions were immediately confirmed. Every inch of this building clearly communicated the fact that this was an authentic bbq joint. All the finishings of the restaurant came from a 110 year old barn that was dismantled and repurposed for the Rusted Silo- right down to the bathroom sink. You almost feel as if you have time traveled when you step inside, having the feel of that old barn and that time period when it was built. Another thing that is unmistakable when you walk inside is the smell of the meat that has been smoked for 14 hours before being served to hungry customers. In fact, customers have been known to have circled back and found the restaurant after having smelled it while driving by on I-74 just north of the restaurant. Now
Owner Rob Ecker and his wife Tina opened the restaurant in 2018 and have already overcome two large challenges
happy return to the restaurant industry after having taken a break for a decade to work for a staffing company. In the end, the relentless travel schedule he maintained with his company brought him back to his roots and his family after the hiatus. You can now find Rob and Tina at the Silo, with smiling faces, happily welcoming customers to their cozy little spot.
One of them was the 2020 pandemic, which closed the restaurant down, but allowed for a pivot for the Eckers to act as a general store temporarily until they could reopen as a restaurant. The other was a fire, which they were also able to come back from. Rob Ecker is a classically trained chef and has made a
I was personally recommended the brisket for my main plate along with the ranch beans and the street corn. To top it off, I had a Bad Dad beer called “pull my finger,” one of their many dadisms that the local brewery names their beers after. The uniqueness of the sides was a real treat for me, as I enjoy trying things that you can’t get just anywhere. The flavor combinations from both the ranch beans and the street corn were delicious. The brisket was, unsurprisingly, flawless! The beer was an India Pale Ale that was refreshingly smooth with just the right amount of happiness. To really understand, you’re going to have to try this place for yourself. Take out orders are welcome here! Visit: rustedsilobrewhouse.com.
Don’t miss Hendricks County news
Notables
Compiled by Mike Beas
The month of July is a busy one for junior golfers from Hendricks County with numerous tournaments taking place around the state. Most recently, the Junior Tour Championship on July 27 at Woodland Trails in Yorktown saw Liam McAdams of Plainfield take seventh in the boys 13-15 event with a 2-over-par score of 74. Brownsburg’s Oscar Frye tied for 20th with an 83.
Two days earlier at Highland Lake in Richmond, Plainfield resident Zach Daum tied for sixth with a score of 81 in the boys 13-15 tournament. On July 20 at the Cascades Golf Course in Bloomington, McAdams shot a score of 72 to win his event, followed by Plainfield’s Colin Biehn tying for fifth with a 79. Daum had an 86 to tie for 12th with Pittsboro’s John Sandlin carding an 87. In the boys 16-19 class, Evan Franklin of Clayton tied for 13th with an 83, the same score as Jack Oldham of Pittsboro.
At Anderson Country Club, Evan Teeple of Brownsburg tied for 25th in boys 13-15; Mason Pierle, also of Brownsburg, won the boys 16-19 event with a 77.
The 2023 high school football season begins on August 18 with the following games involving Hendricks County teams (including last year’s records): Brownsburg (10-2) at Fort Wayne Dwenger (6-4), Lawrence North (4-6) at Avon (2-9), Plainfield (6-6) at Terre Haute South (6-4), Danville (5-7) at Greencastle (4-6), Western (6-5) at Tri-West (7-3) and Triton Central (10-3) at Cascade (6-5)
Hendricks County ICONIC Athlete MAKING HIS MARK
By Mike Beas
Danville linebacker a leader on and off the football field
Danville’s second-leading tackler from last football season brings a common name to late-summer and autumn Friday nights.
That’s name, not game.
At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, senior Andrew Smith, his long locks having long ago escaped the confines of the back of his football helmet, is difficult to miss when on the gridiron for the Warriors. Call it a combination of appearance, energy and productivity.
As a junior, Smith finished the Warriors’ 5-7 season with 90 tackles, second only to the 102 of junior-to-be Steven Webb, also a linebacker. The Warriors look to bounce back from the program’s first sub-.500 season since 2015 when it kicks off its season at Greencastle on August 18.
It will be the first time Danville faces the Tiger Cubs in the regular season since a 4915 Warriors’ victory in Week 8 of the 1998 season. However, the programs have met six times in the postseason this century (2006, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021) with Danville winning all of them.
Fourth-year Danville head coach Jayme Comer knows the importance of Smith’s presence whether in games, practices, the weight room and more.
“Andrew’s leadership is his best attribute,” said Comer, who is 26-10 in his three seasons. “He does everything the right way. He’s a great student, and one of those leaders in the locker room for us.
“Kids follow Andrew because of the way he does things.”
This includes the classroom where Smith carries a 3.8 grade-point average. He’s a member of the National Honor Society at Danville.
Smith is also part of the school’s boys track and field program in the spring, his events being shot put and discus.
He enters his final high school football season with 128 career tackles, including seven behind the line of scrimmage. Smith has already heard from the following college programs – Ashland (Ohio), Carnegie-Melon, Hillsdale (Michigan), Indianapolis, Indiana Wesleyan, Marian, Taylor, and Wabash College.
Smith did a Q&A with ICON:
Q: You’ve been part of Danville’s varsity football program since your freshman year. Now that you’re a senior, do you approach the season any differently?
A: Yeah. Absolutely. This year, I’ve really gotten a sense of urgency. Our strength coach (Stefan Certa) has been helping us out this off-season, and I’ve also been putting in extra work in the weight room and with the playbook.
Q: Have you always played linebacker, and what is it you like about the position?
A: I’ve always basically played linebacker. I like the idea of being the leader of the defense, and one of the guys who makes the plays.
Q: When was the last time you got a haircut?graduating from Avon High School?
A: (Laughing) A while ago. My freshman year. I just think it looks cool.
Q: What are your plans after graduating from Danville High School?
A: I’m hoping to play football at the next level, and I would like to do something in architecture or engineering.
Andrew Smith (Submitted photo)
By Mike Beas
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH CELEBRATES THE UNSTOPPABLE SPIRIT OF TOMORROW’S LEADERS
A feature in the Hendricks County ICON highlighting leaders of tomorrow.
Local students take part in Summer
version of “A Chorus Line”
AJ Thoma had always played characters younger than him, so exceeding his age by more than a decade would present its own unique set of challenges.
And yet, Thoma, 18, a recent graduate of Plainfield High School, proved up to the task by playing 32-year-old Greg in the Supper Stock’s recent production of “A Chorus Line.”
Thoma was one of three Hendricks County students who took part in the shows, which held shows nightly from July 27-30 at Ayres Auditorium at Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis.
Fiona Curtis, who just started her senior school year at Brownsburg, took on the role of Val. Meanwhile, Avon freshman Keira Himes made her acting debut as Kristine.
Three different actors playing three entirely different roles.
In each case, the persons they portrayed were both relatable as well as different. It was the responsibility of Thoma, Curtis and Himes to make that character his or her own.
“What I like about my character is how open he is. He always says what’s on his mind, and is not shy about anything,” said Thoma. “In my past experience, I’ve never played someone older than me.
“In other musicals, I’ve been a teenager or a little boy. I think it’s easier to play somebody younger because you can act more freely.”
character.
The mission of Summer Stock Stage, a local 501c3 nonprofit, is to provide musical theater performance opportunities to student and emerging artists while offering high-quality, accessible performances for central Indiana audiences.
Its artistic team is comprised of professional artists who share a commitment to the arts and provide a professional experience for young performers.
“A Chorus Line” is a musical that prides itself on blending one powerhouse ballad after another with
Stock
dance and authentic drama. Memorable musical numbers performed included “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.”
Curtis embraced playing the role of Val, who in the 1975 original was described as somewhat brash and opinionated, though an excellent dancer who initially couldn’t land jobs as a performer.
It’s the latest step in a theatrical process that began long ago.
“I had always danced and sang since I was about 3. After a while, I just wanted to be part of it because my mom (Penny), and I had seen so many musicals as I was growing up,” said Curtis.
“I feel like Val is very similar to me in that she has this unapologetic confidence. That’s one of the main things I feel connected with Val about.” Himes, too, enjoyed the role of Kristine, a character who by definition is somewhat scatterbrained and a less-thanadequate singer.
“I like Kristine because she’s very positive and is so bubbly,” said Himes. “She has so much energy, and is kind of clumsy and needs her husband (Al) to help her out sometimes.
“I think she’s a really good dancer, and I’m a good dancer, too. But I feel I’m more independent.”
JOHN UNISON, MD Internal Medicine & Pediatric Physician
The cast of A Chorus Line (Submitted photo)
EVENTScalendar
AUGUST
12 - 27
Sunflower Festival
9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 12 - 6 p.m. Sundays, Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Danville. Spend the day exploring the orchard’s seven acres of sunflowers while also picking your own stems!
Admission includes one stem, but you can choose to pick a few more stems or an entire bucket of blossoms for an additional fee! beasleys-orchard.com/upick-sunflowers
12 Saturday
Artists Paint the Town
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Downtown Danville on the Square, 51 S. Washington St., Danville. Youth, teens and adults non-professional and professional artists are all invited to join in the fun at the 6th annual “Artists Paint the Town” in historic Danville! Indianaartgallery.com
12 Saturday
Guided Meditation with the Alpacas
9 - 10 a.m., Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, 3750 N. County Road 950 E., Brownsburg. Start the weekend with the healing and relaxation of meditation. Led by Leonard Parker, the group will focus on harmony and balance, dissolve energy blocks and transform your mind, body and spirit –while surrounded by gentle alpacas whose calm energy adds to the peacefulness of the setting. /montrosefarms.com/events
12 Saturday
Lunch at the Airport
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hendricks County Airport, 2749 Gordon Graham Boulevard, Danville. Cost: $10 adults, $5 ages 7 - 12 and free for 6 and under. Rain date is Aug. 13. hcaaonline.com
12 Saturday
Summer Soundtracks: Groovesmash Entertainment
6 - 8 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to the concerts to enjoy the live entertainment. In addition, fun-filled yard games will be available for kids to enjoy. brownsburg.org/Calendar
13 Sunday
Worship in the Park
11 a.m., Washington Township Park Amphitheater, 115 S. County Road 575 E.Avon. One morning of worship and praise with multiple congregations gathering to
worship and fellowship together. All are welcome.
13 Sunday
Season Kick-Off Ice Cream Social
6:30 - 8 p.m., Bartlett Chapel Global Methodist Church, 4396 E Main St, Avon. Join the Hendricks Symphony for this free event! Hendrickssymphony.org
18 Friday
Live at the Amphitheater
7 - 9 p.m., Washington Township Park, 7 - 9 p.m., Washington Township Park, 115 S. County Road 575, Avon. Don’t miss out on an evening of great music at our amphitheater. Bring blankets and chairs and relax as you enjoy the show! facebook.com/ washingtontownshipparks
18 Friday
Movies in the Park: The Goonies
6 p.m., Williams Park, 940 S. Locust Lane, Brownsburg. Movies in the park are the perfect way to relax at the park with a great film! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair. brownsburg.org/561/Movies-in-the-Park
24 Thursday Cruise-In
5 - 7:30 p.m., Downtown North Salem. Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month through October! Enjoy vendors, food trucks, music, and more! visithendrickscounty.com/event/northsalem-farmers-market/31732/
26 Saturday
Tox-Away Day
8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Hendricks County households are encouraged to properly dispose of chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more at Tox-Away Day!hendrickssolidwaste.com/tox-awaydays-what-you-should-know/
26 Saturday
Hummel Park’s Summer Concert Series: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
7 p.m., Hummel Park, 5373 S. County Road 700 E., Plainfield. Bring your family, blankets, lawn chairs and picnic to this free concert. Guilfordtownship.com
Help us salute the heroes who have served and who preserve freedom.
Deadline is September 1. Cost is $25 and will run in the September 8th edition
a better place! Love, Your Family!
Celebrate the service of local military veterans, police and firefighters . with an ICONic 2023 Salute to Heroes ad and photo. Go to myhcicon.com/freedomad to place your order with your honoree’s photo and a message of up to 50 words or call (317) 451-4088.
Thank you, John! We are so proud of you. We appreciate all you do for our family, this community and our country. Your bravery and sacrifice make our world
DANVILLE John Freedom
LEGAL NOTICE
INDIANA UTILITY
REGULATORY COMMISSION
CAUSE NO. 45911
Notice is hereby given that on June 28, 2023, Indianapolis Power & Light Company d/b/a AES Indiana filed a Verified Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in Cause No. 45911 to issue an order to increase rates and charges for electric utility service, and for approval of related relief, including; (1) revised depreciation rates; (2) accounting relief, including deferrals and amortizations; (3) inclusion of capital investments; (4) rate adjustment mechanism proposals, including new economic development rider; (5) remote disconnect/reconnect process; and (6) new schedules of rates, rules and regulations for service. A copy of the Verified Petition and other submissions in this proceeding are on file with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, PNC Center, 101 W. Washington Street, Suite 1500E, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Commission is (317) 232-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Playing a game of question tag
By Curtis Honeycutt
Did you know that
The I don’t know much about street art. I’m no graffitist (a person who does graffiti), but I do know that to “tag” something is when someone quickly spray paints a surface, or it can indicate how a graffiti artist signs his/her work. I know I’m breaking down basic graffiti terms mostly to win points with the Gen Z crowd. You can
a question. Here’s an example: You don’t think I can slam dunk a basketball, do you? He’s trying to bring back the sleeveless turtleneck, isn’t he?
Interestingly, if the initial statement is positive, the question tag is negative; conversely, when the initial statement is negative, the question gag is positive. You never learned the Macarena, did you? You put my stapler in Jell-O again, didn’t you?
you’re aware of question tags, you’ll notice them everywhere. It’s kind of like a shirt with an itchy tag—it’s annoying, isn’t it?
GRAMMAR GUY
Across
1 Crackers stand-up performer
6 Lays down the lawn 10 Speaker’s platform 14 Be of service 15 Hot-and-cold fits 16 First 007 film 17 Old photo tint 18 Irving Theater poetry option 20 Colt or Pacer
Darling 23 IND flight info 24 UIndy URL ending 25 Not neg. 26 Pesters
28 PU military org.
30 Palindromic man’s name
33 Canine command
34 ‘60s psychedelic
36 Word attached to “cold” or “lion”
39 Poe’s “eternally”
41 Danville HS trig class functions
42 Numero ___ 43 Clinton’s veep
44 Understands 46 [Oh, well]
50 Polar region 53 “For ___ a jolly good fellow”
55 IU Health scan
56 Opposite of WNW
57 Provide with food 60 Bic product
61 Candy with a hole in the middle
63 Dog-___ (like some book pages)
65 Tea type 66 Prepared to drive at Oak Tree Golf Course
67 Unaccompanied 68 No-goodniks
69 Fashion Mall store, for short 70 Local team found in the puzzle’s circles Down 1 “The Friendly Ghost” 2 Go too far 3 Plan in detail 4 Indianapolis trio? 5 Necklace fastener 6 Most
2022 World Series champs
Where hangers hang
This and that
‘Neath’s opposite
___ Lanka
Makes smile
Indiana State Senator Alting
Crammed down someone’s throat
geese formation 22 Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer who played at Purdue and coached at ISU (and UCLA)
Kernel of Truth
By Dick Wolfsie
Mary Ellen and I went out to see a movie last week with our friends Bob and Cathy.
“Are you going to get popcorn again, Mary Ellen?”
“I have to. It’s been a movie tradition for me since high school.”
“So was necking in the balcony, but you cut that out completely after we got married.”
Once we reach the theater, the tension rises.
“Dick, I’ll find seats for the four of us. You wait in line for the popcorn.”
“Why do I have to wait in line? I don’t even like popcorn. And when I come into the movie theater, you’ll forget to look around for me. Then I walk aimlessly up and down the aisles while people stare at me. Everyone assumes I’m all alone and have no one to sit with. Or I’ll wave my cell phone flashlight to get your attention and all three of you slump down in your seats while you laugh hysterically. At the Tom Cruise movie I never found where you guys were sitting, but I did get my 10,000 steps in searching for you.
Of course, I do wait in line and buy the popcorn as directed. It drives me crazy that you pay about six bucks for a bucket of air. What a rip off. And I won’t let my wife forget it…
“Did you know, Mary Ellen, that when I was a kid, popcorn in the theater was only a quarter?”
“Yes, and here’s another update, the actors in films are talking now.”
“And then there’s eating the popcorn. Mary Ellen takes one piece from the top of the box with two fingers, then bites off half at a time. Yes, two bites per kernel. She claims that this helps her rhythm and draws
her into the movie. Out of the corner of my eye, I watch my wife’s arm go down to the box, up to her mouth. Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. For two hours. AHHHHHH!
“She pretty much follows a similar routine at home. After we have searched for a good flick or series on Netflix, Mary Ellen is at the stove to make popcorn the oldfashion way. Just oil and popcorn in a pot. Which she meticulously jiggles at the right speed so every kernel is popped. The movie starts and the routine begins. One piece at a time, every 10 seconds for the entire show. About 500 times. If she preferred M&Ms, she’d weigh 400 pounds.
Here’s the right way to eat popcorn in a movie. Dig way down into the container, which spews the popcorn all over the person in the seat next to you. Take an entire handful, shake the kernels up in your fist like a pair of dice and throw several into your mouth at one time. Then while still chewing, reload and prepare to fire again. This is how Orville Redenbacher wanted you to do it. You could look it up. Heaven knows why there aren’t instructions on the popcorn box.
The next day her fitness trainer, Justin, asked her if she had been doing her upper body exercises. “Yes, I did them for three hours last night,” she said. “ When we went to see “Oppenheimer” at the movies.”
The 4 things effective parents do
By April Bordeau
Jenny often heard her friends and relatives joke that they wished their kids had come with an instruction manual. As her two began the transition from tweens to teens, she finally understood what her friends and relatives meant. Being parents is one of the greatest responsibilities we’ll take on in life, and nearly everybody tackles this important task as a complete amateur. Plus, anyone with more than one child will tell you each of them is very different, so what “worked” for your first is likely to be a complete failure with their siblings.
Still, she noticed that some people seem to handle this parenting thing more effectively than others. Jenny couldn’t quite put her finger on the reason, but she noticed those families encountered less stress and chaos, and both kids and their parents seemed to be happier.
It wasn’t her imagination. There are certain attributes of parenting that build stronger relationships between parents and their children. They also better prepare the kids for the challenges and pressures they’ll inevitably encounter as they journey down the short road to adulthood. Our professional counselors are particularly fond of a therapy approach known as Theraplay that focuses on four important attributes.
The first of these involves creating structure. Most of us dislike following rules and living within boundaries, but the reality is that kids need them. While they’ll grumble or push back in anger, the simple fact is that kids appreciate knowing where the boundaries are. From an early age, they recognize that staying within those boundaries helps them feel safe. It also improves their ability to self-regulate their behavior. When they encounter new situations and challenges, they know those boundaries will help them make the right choices, so their anxiety is reduced. Structure is only effective when it’s clearly defined and consistently managed. In the short run, that may not be easy, but rest assured it pays off in the long run. The next attribute is engagement We’re not referring to diamond rings and indulgent photo sessions when we decide to marry. This attribute describes the deep connections parents are able to develop with their children. When parents are fully engaged with their children, the kids know they are important and loved. Engagement involves looking into their
eyes and listening to their words without being drawn away by our digital devices. It involves a genuine curiosity about their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors. When children know we’re engaged, they’re more confident about trying new experiences that contribute to maturity.
Nurturing sometimes presents a struggle for parents, especially if their own parents were emotionally distant. Nurturing your child reassures them you’ll care for them, even when they’re afraid to ask or behaving in ways you find challenging. It tells children emotions are a normal part of the person they’re becoming and those emotions are normal. When children know they’re loved and supported, their self-confidence and self-esteem grow by leaps and bounds. Nurturing is more than the occasional hug -- it forms the foundation for lifelong relationships.
While those three attributes focus on keeping your kids close, the fourth may seem to involve pushing them away. If we want our kids to grow into confident, emotionally secure adults, we need to make sure we challenge them. When your kids try something new and succeed, they gain feelings of competence and mastery that help them approach future challenges with confidence and resilience. That’s critical, because childhood and adolescence prepare us for what we’ll encounter as adults. Each time your kids take on a new challenge and succeed, they build their independence. When they fall short or struggle, they develop resilience that will come back to help them for the rest of their lives.
And actually, there’s a fifth attribute that’s part of the other four. It’s consistency. No matter how badly we want to be perfect as parents, it’s more important for us to be consistent and predictable. When boundaries and expectations change frequently, and when parents give in to their kids’ pleas even when they know they shouldn’t, it actually weakens relationships and teaches the wrong lessons. Parenting is never easy, but these steps will help you become better at it and enhance the likelihood your kids will grow into happy, thriving adults. Not sure you know how to make that happen? Why not sit down with one of our professional counselors? A counselor can help you unpack your own anxieties about parenting and give you strategies to help you become the effective parent you’ve always dreamed of being.
ASK THE AUDIOLOGIST
What are the critical steps to reaching the desired outcome of optimal hearing?
The short answer is this: The value gained by any patient does not lie solely with a hearing device, but equally in the service and experience the audiologist delivers. The best practice procedures listed below are some of the recommended standards that are expected to be included in quality hearing healthcare. If they don’t sound familiar, please call our office. We routinely help patients who already have hearing aids.
1. A valid audiological assessment is necessary to determine the type of hearing loss, and whether it could be treated medically or surgically before hearing aids are considered.
2. Functional testing allows us to look beyond the hearing loss in dB and determine how disabling a hearing loss is. For example, speech-in-noise testing helps us understand how much softer any background noise must be for the patient to separate the speech signal and therefore understand the message.
3. Electroacoustic analysis of your devices is necessary to verify devices are working to manufacturer specifications. It’s our responsibility to make sure you get the quality you paid for.
4. Real ear measurement accounts for individual ear canal size and shape to determine whether a hearing aid user is receiving the precise level of amplification needed at every frequency to achieve the best hearing improvement possible.
5. Education regarding realistic expectations, communication partner involvement, and communication strategies are crucial for the patient and their loved ones.
6. Consistent wear of your devices is required for the best outcomes. Your brain needs time to adapt to the sounds it’s been missing and separate important sounds from unimportant ones.
7. Routine maintenance is necessary to ensure continued positive outcomes. Visit your audiologist at least twice every year for professional device cleaning.
Dr. Shannon L. Austin, Au.D.
Audiology is an independently and locally owned private practice hearing healthcare clinic in Brownsburg. 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.
The Power of Planting Seeds
By Karl Zimmer
Last month, I wrote about how something could be true and false, depending on the perspective of the viewer/reader/perceiver. I was thrilled to see that in the following month’s Hendricks County Business Leader, there was a letter to the editor. The person wrote that they were “dismayed” by my article and disagreed with what I wrote. As I continued reading, that letter seemed to be making the very point of my article. Of course, I could be wrong, as I have been before and will be again.
It reminded me of aspects of my life and philosophy, including my belief in planting seeds. I’ve learned, over many years of study and practice, that the unconscious mind continuously searches for answers to questions we ask, whether we ask consciously or unconsciously. As I further developed my knowledge and understanding of the mind, I confirmed that we are more powerful than we realize, that when we learn how to use our minds to the fullest, we can actually accomplish much more than we ever imagined.
I know that some people will disagree with things I write, and that is perfect. I can only speak from my perspective, from the experiences in my life that formed my
ICONIC brief
model of the world, my Weltanschauung. The same holds true for us all. Though experiences may be different, and one experience may feel better than another, that doesn’t make one right and one wrong. When we don’t like where our experiences have taken us, we do have the power to make the changes we need.
Many of our characteristics are determined by our genetics, yet much is developed over the first several years by our environment and the care we receive. Imagine the difference between two children, one encouraged and complimented, the other ridiculed and criticized. Which would have the better chance to create a great life? Plant seeds that empower. That is your power as a parent, a teacher, as a human. How cool is that?
Karl is the author of, “The Boy Who Grew Up to RULE® the World…,” a speaker, and BoardCertified 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.not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or illness.
Hendricks County 4-H fair board seeks nominations
The annual meeting of the Hendricks County 4-H and Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., will be Monday, Sept. 25, starting at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds Conference Center, 1900 E.Main St., Danville. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect directors to represent specified geographic areas on the Hendricks County 4-H Fair Board. Directors will be elected from the following townships and district for a three-year terms: Brown Township, Liberty Township, Lincoln Township, Marion Township, and First Fair District which includes Eel River Township, Marion Township, Clay Township and Franklin Township. A director will also be elected from Center Township for a two-year term. Hendricks County residents in these respective townships or district, eighteen years old or over and interested in being nominated for one of these positions, must submit their intentions in writing to the Hendricks County 4-H & Agricultural Fair Association, 1900 East Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Danville, Indiana, 46122, or email spatterson@4hcomplex.org by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. The letter must specify the position requested for nomination. For more information, call (317) 718- 6156. All Hendricks County residents, eighteen years old or over, are eligible to cast a ballot in this election on Sept. 25, at 6 p.m.
Summer shoulder injuries: What to expect from your orthopedic specialist
By Dr. Ripley Worman
People tend to be more active during the summer months. If you enjoy outdoor activities or play sports, have fallen or tend to overuse your shoulder, you may suffer from shoulder pain or even a new shoulder injury. Shoulder pain can affect people of all ages. It’s important to know what to expect when you see your orthopedic care team.
Shoulder instability
You can have shoulder instability from an injury or due to weak structures around the shoulder. A resulting dislocation may tear or weaken ligaments, tendons or muscles, and make the shoulder vulnerable to repeated instability events.
Non-surgical treatments for shoulder instability (such as activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy) can take several months to show results. In cases where physical therapy doesn’t show sufficient results, or
PUZZLES ANSWERS FROM PAGE 17
in more severe cases of shoulder instability, minimally invasive surgery can repair torn or stretched structures. Following surgery, physical therapy can help you return to normal activity as quickly as possible.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff consists of a group of four tendons that work together to stabilize the shoulder. These tendons attach muscles to the bones of the shoulder. When you injure or overuse the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff, the cuff can be strained, inflamed or torn, causing pain and dysfunction in the shoulder. Treatment of rotator cuff pain may simply require modifying your activities to reduce strain on it. In addition, physical therapy or steroid injections may be recommended. If severe, your physician may suggest surgery. As with other surgical interventions, your physicians will order physical therapy after
surgery to speed your healing so you can return to normal activity.
Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in the shoulder that can lead to significant pain and loss of motion of the shoulder. Physical therapy and steroid injections along with anti-inflammatory medication may provide pain relief and improved shoulder function. With intolerable pain, your expert surgeons may offer joint replacement surgery. Shoulder joint replacement alleviates pain and improves the function of your shoulder.
Treatment
On your visit, you can expect a full evaluation and explanation of your diagnosis. You will also receive your physician’s treatment recommendations. Your team will work with you to design
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Tribes: APACHE, CHEROKEE, NAVAJO, SIOUX
Numbers: UNO, DOS, TRES Trails: CULTURAL, MONON Name: OLIVER
a treatment plan that fits your individual needs. Treatments may include nonoperative management including antiinflammatory medication, injections and physical therapy as well as possible surgical intervention.
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, you can schedule an appointment by calling 317.944.9400.
Dr. Ripley Worman, orthopedic surgeon at IU Health West Hospital
HISTORY finds Interurban Archeology
By Deanna Hindsley
This might look like just a chunk of dirt and gravel to most. But when I stepped into the Hendricks County Museum, this new addition caught my eye. This surface rail with supporting stoney understructure tells a deep story.
The interurban was a train of cars that ran on rails and was powered through a connecting rod attached to power lines above the coach – or the lead car. In today’s world we often look for the most efficient type of transportation, and yet in the late 1800s and early 1900’s, this answer filled that bill. Electric transportation – what a great idea!
Interurban rail lines ran from Indianapolis, which had the largest terminal in the United States, to out-lying towns like Amo, Avon (not even a town yet), Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, and Plainfield. The line to Danville had one car named the CNC car reserved for Central Normal College students. You didn’t know there once was a college in Danville? That’s a story for another time.
Each of these towns had an interurban station so passengers didn’t have to wait outside in the rain or cold. The station had a baggage room and even indoor plumbing. The stations were so well built that many of them are still in use for other types of businesses today.
Building this system also provided work opportunities, as those who built the lines worked ten hours a day, 6 days a week and were paid twenty cents per hour – a pretty good wage for the time.
People did not need to own a car or two to get everyone in the family to work or to shop, because the inter-urban train was available every hour from 5:00 am to midnight, going about 25 miles per hour.
The interurbans ceased to run in the early 1940s as buses became more popular. But the Hendricks County Museum, true to its purpose, has this piece as a reminder.
open Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and for groups by appointment. www.hendrickscountymuseum.org • 317-745-6158.
a highly skilled orthopedics team of pre-surgery coordinators orthopedic surgeons nurses post-surger y coordinators physical therapists and rehab specialists WORKING TOGETHER TO GET YOU BACK TO FEELING YOUR BEST.
Join Michael Gabbard, MD for a free hip and knee pain seminar on Thursday, August 31 at 6 pm.
IU Health West Hospital, Marketplace Meetup Room 1115 N. Ronald Reagan Parkway in Avon
Free to attend. Reservations required.
Scan the code or visit iuhealth.org/joints
Hendricks County Historical Museum is at 170 S. Washington Street in Danville, one block south of the courthouse. The building was the sheriff and family’s residence from 1866 to 1974, with the jail in the basement. It is furnished as it would have been in the late 1800s. It is
ICONIC briefs
Hendricks Humane receives recognition For the Sixth Year by Cascade High School
Hendricks County Humane Society, (Hendricks Humane) a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating animal welfare by being a voice for the animals, ending pet overpopulation, furthering the people animal bond and educating the community on the humane care of animals, was honored as a Community Partner for the sixth year by Cascade High School THRIVE during their End of the Year Award Celebration in May. THRIVE has continued as a growing and important part of the Cascade High School curriculum for several years. Program participants include both students as well as employees and members of the community. Students in the THRIVE program pledge to be Trustworthy, Hardworking, Respectful, Independent, Versatile and Efficient employees. Conversely, staff, peers and community partners pledge to work Together to Help students Reach Individual Victories Every day.
Hendricks Power announces ‘23-’24 board of directors, annual updates
Hendricks Power Cooperative hosted its 87th Annual Meeting & MemberAppreciation Event on Thursday, July 20, at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. The event included a board of directors’ election, an electric vehicle demonstration, a live line safety demonstration, family fun activities, coop updates, giveaways, and a chance for members to win prizes. Nearly 1,900 members registered to vote throughout the July 1-20 voting period – either online via their SmartHub account or in person at the event. Election results were announced at the business portion of the meeting in the Hendricks Power Expo Hall that evening. Election results were as follows: Area 4: Hal Truax, Incumbent; Area 5: David Thomas, Incumbent; and Area 6: Keith Cooper, Incumbent. Hendricks Power CEO, Greg Ternet, provided updates on infrastructure investments and equipment upgrades to increase reliability, improved outage response including record-low outage times in 2022, and the rate update earlier in the year.
BROWNSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 9, 2023 8 - 10 a.m.
310 South Stadium Drive Warehouse CASH AND CARRY
Items declared surplus by the Brownsburg Community School Corporation are sold during this sale for bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Brownsburg Education Foundation.
Check the BEF website as the date gets closer for a list of inventory and photographs.
Quantities of some items may be limited or ONE-OF-A-KIND. Make sure you arrive early for best selection!
There will be no pre-sale of items. All purchases must be made during the sale on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 during the hours of 8 - 10 am. All purchased items must be removed from premises on the day of the sale. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make arrangements for the loading and transport of heavy or large items.
THRIVE students recognize Hendricks Humane. (Submitted photo)
FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIES
AVON
Darrell D. McElravy
Darrell D. McElravy, 86, passed away July 30, 2023. He was born Oct. 10, 1936. Services were held Aug. 4 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to Wheeler Mission.
BROWNSBURG
Steven R. Deckard
Steven R. Deckard, 51, passed away July 21, 2023. He was born Dec. 18, 1971. Services were held July 26 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg
James T. Drew
James T. Drew, 68, passed away July 18, 2023. He was born Dec. 30, 1954. Private services were held. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the National Veterans Foundation.
Sofia A. Fields
Sofia A. Fields, 67, passed away July 29, 2023. She was born Nov. 17, 1955. Services were held Aug. 3. Stevens Funeral Home, Indianapolis, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the St. Nichols Serbian Orthodox Church Fund.
Virginia L. Fowler
Virginia L. Fowler, 100, passed away July 24, 2023. She was born Jan. 23, 1923. Services were held Aug. 4 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Ethan Heminger
Ethan Heminger, 21, passed away July 22, 2023. He was born May 4, 2002. Services were held July 28 at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsboro. Contributions may be made to the American Foundation
Cory E.
Johnson
Cory E. Johnson, 45, passed away July 20, 2023. He was born July 15, 1978. Services were held July 28 at Helton and Harris, Danville. Contributions may be made to the Hendricks County Humane Society.
COATESVILLE
Kenneth L. Rasnake
Kenneth L. Rasnake, 83, passed away July 28, 2023. He was born July 15, 1940. Services were held Aug. 3 at Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville. Contributions may be made to the New Winchester Church or the American Cancer Society.
Cora E. Thomas
Cora E. Thomas, 78, passed away Aug. 2, 2023. She was born Jan. 7, 1945. No services were held.
DANVILLE
Ryan T. Bell
Ryan T. Bell, 17, passed away July 31, 2023. He was born April 18, 2006. Services were held Aug. 5. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to Cascade High School Athletics.
Herman W. Coffey
Herman W. Coffey, 79, passed away July 26, 2023. He was born Jan. 16, 1944. Services were held Aug. 1 at CarlisleBranson Funeral Service and Crematory, Mooresville.
Alan J. Dewees
Alan J. Dewees, 91, passed away July 20, 2023. He was born Jan. 29, 1932. Services were held Aug. 5 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway.
Elnora Servies
Elnora Servies, 81, passed away July 10, 2023. She was born
PITTSBORO
Nancy M. Thompson
Nancy M. Thompson, 85, passed away July 30, 2023. She was born on Jan. 1, 1938. Services were held Aug. 3 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Contributions may be made to the Phi Beta Psi Sorority or St. Vincent’s School of Nursing Alumni Association.
PLAINFIELD
Donald G. Clark
Donald G. Clark, 92, passed away July 25, 2023. He was born July 16, 1931. Services were held Aug. 1 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.
Helen M. Holmes
Helen M. Holmes, 90, passed away July 26, 2023. She was born Oct. 17, 1932. Services were held July 30 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to the Glaucoma Foundation.
Kenneth E. Howser
Kenneth E. Howser, 60, passed away July 29, 2023. He was born March 3, 1963. Services were held Aug. 4 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to Alkpositive.org.
Betty J. Lairmore
Betty J. Lairmore, 85, passed away July 28, 2023. She was born April 6, 1938. Services were held Aug. 12. HallBaker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Marjorie A. Maybee
Marjorie A. Maybee, 72, passed away July 24, 2023. She was born April 26, 1951. Services were held Aug. 1. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
By Pastor Rashad Cunningham
I recently had the privilege to preach for a week in Wisconsin. After 3 sermons, my voice began to get weak and I still had one more sermon (the Sunday morning sermon specifically) to preach before I could head back home.
Someone offered to bring me some hot tea with honey and lemon before the Sunday morning sermon. Extra emphasis on the word HOT! So Sunday morning arrived and there it was waiting on me, a thermos full of EXTREMELY HOT tea with honey and lemon. I attempted to immediately drink from the thermos and it burnt my tongue. I realized that although I needed what was inside the thermos, it was too hot for me to get any use out of it.
Desperate for help and relief, I started searching the church for a solution. I came across some styrofoam cups. These cups were certainly less in value in comparison to the thermos container. They were ordinary, lower valued, styrofoam cups and yet they were the only solution to my problem. You see, in these cups, the tea would be able to cool off and then become a solution for my problem!
Are you seeing where this is going?
There is a familiar song many kids sing in church called “This Little Light Of Mine”. I have always had a small disagreement with the words of the song, never believing that the “little light” shining found its source in “us” and therefore not being able to be called a light of ours. The “little light”
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biblically has ALWAYS been the light that God has shone in us. The Bible is clear in Exodus 33:20 when God says “You cannot see My face, for no one may see Me and live”. So what does God do? He pours Himself out into “styrofoam cups” so that the solution to our problems can still be experienced without us being “burnt”. Our first example of this was Jesus when He “emptied Himself… into the likeness of men”. He then was crucified, buried, resurrected and ascended into Heaven so that through Him we, the other styrofoam cups, would have access to eternal salvation, forgiveness for our sins and the righteousness of Jesus imputed to us so that we could live with our Father forever!
Now, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, pours Himself into our styrofoam cups so that the rest of the world, through “HIS LIGHT”, can see the solution to their problem as well. JESUS is the hot tea with honey and lemon. We are the styrofoam cups that give others access to HIM!
LOVING YOU and FULLY DEPENDENT on HIM, Pastor Rashad Cunningham
Want to link up? Connect with me by scheduling at https:// calendly.com/pastorrashad/ meetingwithrashad
Beef & Boards presents regional premiere of
Grumpy Old Men: The Musical Comedy starring Curry, Stockberger opens Aug. 24
Max and John are aging neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. This stage adaptation of the 1993 film captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
To purchase tickets online, visit beefandboards.com. Tickets are also available by calling the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Box Office at 317.872.9664
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st, 6:30 P.M.
Aug. 16th, 5 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 22nd, 5 to 7 p.m.
811 DAY REMINDS HOOSIERS TO CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
AUG. 11 IS JUST ONE DAY A YEAR, BUT INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES HOPES THE 8/11 DATE ON THE CALENDAR WILL SERVE AS A NATURAL REMINDER FOR RESIDENTS TO CALL 811 ANY DAY OF THE YEAR BEFORE A DIGGING PROJECT.
EVERY SIX MINUTES...
an underground utility line is damaged somewhere in the United States because someone decided to dig without first calling 811.
Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting.
Indiana requires two full working days’ advance notice to the 811 center or online before a digging project to give the utilities enough time to mark the approximate location of their underground utilities on your property. Each utility will be marked in a specific color. The marks are valid for 20 days.
Monarch Butterflies
GARDENING
By John Chapin
With the alarming decline in monarch butterfly populations in North America, many people now plant milkweed, which as even school children know, is the food plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. There is a nation-wide movement to help this iconic butterfly increase its population. There is a field near our house in rural Danville that has always had a large patch of native common milkweed. We always notice butterfly activity in this field, increasing in late summer into fall.
One year recently, we were alarmed when the owner of the field mowed everything to the ground in late July, not sparing the milkweed plants. However, within just a few weeks, the milkweed sent up new growth from the roots, seemingly filling the field even more densely. By the end of August, the field was absolutely swarming with adult monarchs feeding on the flowers as well as laying eggs on the fresh foliage of the rejuvenated plants.
Many people don’t realize that the monarch caterpillars that hatch from eggs laid in late summer mature into the adult butterflies that make the long journey to Mexico for the winter. So, this last generation of butterflies is crucial to the population’s survival.
Now, research has shown that what we thought was detrimental to monarchs is actually significantly beneficial. People who plant milkweed are now encouraged to cut back a third to half of their milkweed plants by the middle of August, either halfway or completely to the ground, being careful to transfer any caterpillars or eggs they find to other plants. The new leaves from the fresh growth are very attractive to monarchs and, as a bonus, are temporarily free of predators.
Monarch populations are remarkably resilient and capable of tripling their numbers from year to year. It’s hoped that, with our help, the monarch can recover to stable population levels.
For fascinating information about monarch butterflies, check out https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/ pollinators/Monarch_Butterfly/index.shtml
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 at jchapinlandscaping@gmail.com
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On Jerusalem’s Temple Mount
By Don Knebel
Today, in our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we go onto the Temple Mount in East Jerusalem. After the Romans destroyed the Jewish Second Temple in 70 A.D., the Temple Mount fell into disuse, with reports that Christians later used it for their garbage. After Islamic armies captured Jerusalem in 634 A.D., the new rulers decided to build a monument over an outcropping of rock on the Temple Mount, which Muslims call Haram al-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary), to demonstrate their presence in the city toward which Muslims had once prayed. The location was near where the Second Temple had stood. Reflecting Islam’s rivalry with Christianity, the dome on the monument, completed in 691 A.D., duplicated to within a few inches the dimensions of the dome on the nearby Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the holiest site in Christendom. An Islamic prayer hall at the south end of the Temple Mount has been rebuilt and enlarged several times, now accommodating 4000 worshippers. Most Muslims today associate the rock
beneath the dome with a night ride they believe Muhammad made to Jerusalem in 621 A.D., from which he traveled to heaven.
As a result, the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque of which it is a part are the third holiest sites of Sunni Islam, after Mecca and Medina.
The Temple Mount is controlled by a trust administered by Jordan. Non-Muslims can go onto the Temple Mount, but cannot enter the buildings or pray while there. Visitors to the Temple Mount can visit the nearby Bethesda Pool, where the Gospel of John says that Jesus healed a paralyzed man. They can also visit the Church of St. Anne, erected by the Crusaders to honor Anne, the claimed grandmother of Jesus, who they somehow concluded had lived and bore Mary in Jerusalem.
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.
The 33,000 sq. ft. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex is designed to meet any of your social meeting needs: banquets, meetings, seminars or wedding events - we can do it all! Our friendly and knowledgable staff are ready to make your event worry-free and memorable!
$50 OFF
Rental of $150 or more
Must present coupon at time of order. Expires 12-31-23.
• Nine conference classrooms and boardrooms
• Complete commercial kitchen
• Demonstration kitchen
• 12,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose auditorium
• 24’ x 36’ stage
• Easy load-in areas with overhead door
• High ceilings
• Epoxy covered flooring
• ADA accessibility
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Dome of the Rock (Photo by Don Knebel)
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All fees are non-refundable.
Registration fee includes booth space and advertising in several media outlets. Set-up time is Friday, November 10 from 4pm-7pm or Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6am. Set-up doors will close at 8:30am and final set-up to be completed by 9am. Please provide a brief description of items in booth:
*EVENT ORGANIZERS DO NOT GUARANTEE EXCLUSIVITY OF PRODUCTS.
$75.00 - Full booth paid by November 1 - After November 1 payment of $100 (8’ wide x 10’ deep)
Electric $20 (subject to availability) Yes No
$40.00—additional booth (maximum of 1 booth)
$5.00—8’ table ($15 day of show) $2.00—Chair ($5 day of show)
TOTAL PAID (must include booth fee, any rentals & electric) This year’s Annual Holiday Craft Show is presented by Hendricks County ICON and Hendricks County 4-H Fairgounds. Please call the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds if you have any questions at 317-718-6153 or email
*By signing up for the Craft Show, you are agreeing to abide by guidelines given to you *YOU CANNOT RENT A TABLE WITHOUT RENTING A BOOTH