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IU Health West stroke program recognized for excellence
Indiana University Health West Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. The program
also recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Stroke Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
Gallery on the Square awards art scholarship to Zoe Kirages
Danville, IN -- Before presenting the Paint the Town of Danville plein air awards Saturday, August 12, 2023, the Gallery on the Square used their awards podium to present Zoe Kirages with a $500 scholarship. Kirages is a recent graduate of Danville High School and a rising junior at Herron School of Art and Design, on the Indianapolis campus of Indiana University. This young artist is actively pursuing her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting, while also working toward a certificate in pre-art therapy at the university.
While she prefers drawing portraits that capture the expressive nature of the face,
she also enjoys experimenting with threedimensional mediums like jewelry making and macrame.
She believes to be a successful art therapist it will be vital to experiment with different artistic mediums, because emotions cannot be contained on a twodimensional plane.
The Gallery on the Square is committed to awarding a scholarship to a graduate of Danville High School’s art department each year. If you would like additional information on the 2024 selection process, contact Sue Gillock at the Gallery on the Square.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Remembering 9/11
On September 11, it will have been 22 years since the horrifying attack that brought down the Twin Towers in New York right before the eyes of the whole country. Most of us who are old enough to remember, know exactly where we were and what we were doing during this tragedy. It was a surreal, horrifying picture.
For those of us who do remember, it will be imprinted in our minds for the rest of our lives. But it’s not only the tragedy that is memorable, it is also the banding together of the American people that stands out. First responders risked their lives doing everything possible to rescue survivors and come to the aid of those who needed it. It seemed as if the entire country stood in solidarity for the families, friends and loved ones who were affected by this event. The bravery of those who rushed in to help is more than commendable. The loss of so many lives is gut-wrenching.
Some of you may not remember much about 9/11, which may be good that you
did not have to witness such a tragedy, but also unfortunate that you could not see a country that stood arm-in-arm across all lines and boundaries, together.
No, it was not this perfect utopia of political and socioeconomic unity, but it was a time of greater perspective. As we remember 9/11, let us remember the people who chose to act when their fellow brothers and sisters were in need. Let us be inspired to act when we can help those in need. Let us remember that at the end of the day, we’re all human, and we can stand with those who are different than us.
If we do this, we will create a better future not only for ourselves, but for the generations who follow us. You don’t have to live through a tragedy to learn these lessons. We pray to never experience anything like that again, and we honor those who bravely taught us how to stand together. To those who lost loved ones, or who were severely injured or traumatized, we mourn with you and stand beside you. You and your loved ones are not forgotten. 9/11/2001.
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over bus route cancellations
Just as several industries are experiencing at this time, there is a shortage of bus drivers available for hire. We try to hire and retain multiple substitute drivers, but there need to be applicants available who have the ability to go through an elaborate training process that can last two or three months.
Because we are short on substitute drivers at this time, when regular route drivers have to call off due to illness or other emergencies, we have no one to fill their position for the day. Our goal is
never to make things more difficult for parents and students, and we are working diligently to find a solution to this ongoing concern. We started the year with extra substitute drivers, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now looking for more. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a bus driver or a substitute bus driver, please visit https://www.applitrack. com/DanvilleK12/onlineapp/default. aspx?Category=Transportation to apply today.
St. Malachy Country Fair and Hog Roast
Fun times for the whole family
For the 45th year running, St. Malachy Catholic Church will be hosting a country fair and hog roast. It’s the largest fundraiser the church runs, which draws around 8 to 10 thousand people from Brownsburg and Hendricks County. Known for its porkthemed food, the aroma of the roast is known to fill the air around the church. One of the favorites, the pork nachos, is run by a family that dates back to the first families that helped to start the fair.
The theme this year is “bringing country back to the country fair” which is designed
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to help bring that country spirit back to the event with activities such as hay bale decorating, carnival rides, and live music. On Saturday, families can enjoy the fourth annual Hog Jog, which allows participants to see the St. Malachy Campus, enjoy the crisp fall air, and take in the smells of the smoked meat.
Be sure to bring the whole family and invite some friends to enjoy the fun. For more info check out the website: https://stmalachy.org/collaborate/ country-fair-and-hog-roast/
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The Circus is coming to town: Plainfield town council approves Venardos Circus event
Compiled by Nicole Davis
The Plainfield Town Council met Aug. 14 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. 28.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved for Poag to conduct a Significant Special Event (a circus) at the Shops at Perry Crossing beginning on Sept. 20 through Oct. 2, 2023, subject to final approval by public safety agencies, per the Development Services Report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class, animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” Doors open one hour before each showtime with preshow entertainment and fun circus photo ops. Classic circus treats like popcorn, cotton candy, housemade all-natural pink lemonade, and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Complete show schedule available at VenardosCircus.com or visit facebook.com/events/1447306042477704 for more information.
Brownsburg Council approves elimination of fee waivers at Brownsburg Parks
Compiled by Melissa Gibson
The Brownsburg Town Council met Aug. 10 for a regular meeting at the Brownsburg The Brownsburg Town Council met Aug. 24 for a regular meeting at the Brownsburg Town Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg.
WHAT HAPPENED: Brownsburg Police Chief Joe Grimes shared the Police Department Report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Grimes shared information regarding the upcoming National Night Out (NNO) event, scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. New this year, the Brownsburg Police Department will partner with the Brownsburg Parks Department to hold the event at Arbuckle Acres Park. Grimes said the primary reason for the event is to interact with the community, network and provide resources for families in Brownsburg.
WHAT HAPPENED: Chief Larry Alcorn presented the Brownsburg Fire Territory Report.
WHAT IT MEANS: Alcorn informed the Council of three offers the department plans to send to potential full-time employees. The hire of three new individuals to the fire department should bring the department to full staff at this time.
WHAT HAPPENED: An ordinance to prohibit the use of public records for commercial purposes was brought before the Council for a second, third and final proposed reading.
WHAT IT MEANS: Town Manager Deb Cook shared the need to prohibit those asking for town records with the intent to use for commercial purposes. While the Council discussed at the first reading, adding a line in the document to commit to providing access to Brownsburg residents, it was suggested in keeping consistent with other communities, the council omits that line. The Council approved the ordinance unanimously.
WHAT HAPPENED: Amber Lane shared Park Authority Items with the Council, including maintenance operations for the parks and recreation planning.
WHAT IT MEANS: Lane spoke about the “significant improvements and corrections” needed to the Splash Pad. The Parks Department plans to look at plumbing needs, concrete surrounding the splash pad and utilities like filter pumps approaching their life expectancy. President Travis Tschaenn informed the Council of the preliminary statistics regarding the Brownsburg Parks BASE program. Year over year, it appears the Town is losing money on the program which will require a revamped look at cost and partnership with Brownsburg School Corporation.
WHAT HAPPENED: Shawn Pabst, Capital Projects and Operations Director suggested placing a temporary parking restriction in areas close to the construction on Grant St.
WHAT IT MEANS: After several citizens expressed concern about the crowded conditions on Grant St. due to construction at Brownsburg High School, the Council approved the temporary ‘No Parking’ signs in areas that were restricted to one-way travel due to excessive parking. Pabst said as the construction moves, so will the ‘No Parking’ signs to alleviate the dangers of lack of first responder access and additional public safety.
WHAT HAPPENED: In previous Council discussions, administration has looked into various options regarding fee waiver requests and how to make them fair for all involved. Upon researching, Cook suggested eliminating fee waivers for Parks Department events that do not have a joint partnership with the town.
WHAT IT MEANS: The only fee waivers that will be granted for events in Brownsburg Parks will have to be partnerships established with the town. All other events will pay the park rental fee. Tschaenn said it seemed like the decision was most fair to all citizens and taxpayers involved.
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Avon plans new middle school and expands school P.D. Jurisdiction
Compiled by Peg McRoy
The Avon Town Council met Aug. 10. Meetings can be viewed at avonindiana.gov/ livestream. The council normally meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. Beginning in Sept. the council will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month for the balance of the year. The next scheduled meeting is Sept. 7.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council was introduced to the request for the rezoning of land located roughly west of CR 400 E. and south of E. CR 100 S. This site is designated for the building of a new Avon Middle School West. That land where it will be built is currently zoned agricultural and the request is to rezone it institutional, allowing for the construction of the new school. This introduction is the first step in the rezoning process.
WHAT IT MEANS: The current plans for the new Avon Middle School West include a gymnasium, cafetorium, two-story academic wing, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, a football and track field, a discus and shot-put area, and practice fields. The middle school will accommodate sixth, seventh, and eighth graders with a target capacity of between 937 to 987 students at opening. If the community continues to grow the facility can grow too by expanding its capacity to 1150 students. A new institutional master plan will be developed after the rezoning.
WHAT HAPPENED: A resolution was approved that allows the Avon Community School Corporation Police Department to have concurrent territorial jurisdiction with the Town of Avon Police Department.
WHAT IT MEANS: This allows the school police department to carry their police powers beyond the property limits of the school. School officers are sometimes required to travel from school to school and police action might be required between the school properties.
WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a change order to the D.C. Construction Services contract in the amount of $126,532 for the paving of CR 100 S. section proximate to Oxford Park Subdivision and Oxford Park Boulevard from CR 100 S. to Bally Bunion Drive.
WHAT IT MEANS: The original contract with D.C. Construction Services was $99,628. The staff recommended installing a speed table at White Lick Creek Trail Crossing at CR 625 E. This installation is at an additional cost of $26,904 bringing the total for the contract to $126,532. A speed table, as opposed to a speed bump, is a traffic slowing table that raises the entire wheelbase of a vehicle to reduce its speed. A speed table is longer than a speed bump.
WHAT HAPPENED: The public works department was given the go ahead to purchase a fleet truck for at a cost of $47,566.
WHAT IT MEANS: Quote requests were sent to five dealerships and the lowest bid came from Andy Mohr Ford in the amount of $47,566. The budget for the purchase of this vehicle was $42,000. The balance of the cost will be pulled from the MVH (Motor Vehicle Highway) funds. The new vehicle is a 2023 Ford F-150 XL truck.
WHAT HAPPENED: An ordinance was introduced that puts stops on various intersections within the Oxford Park Annexation.
WHAT IT MEANS: Eleven vehicle stops will be put into various intersections of Oxford Park. These include the southwest corner of Dunewood Way and Bally Bunion Dr., the northeast corner of Baltustrol Run and Bally Bunion Dr., the southwest corner of CR 525 E. and Baltustrol Dr., the southeast corner of Dunewood Way and Baltustrol Dr., the northwest corner of Dunewood Way and Balustrol Run, the northeast corner of Baltustrol Run and Dunewood Way, the southwest corner of Baltustrol Dr. and Dunewood Way, the southeast corner of Baltustrol Dr. and Kingston Heath, the northwest corner of Bally Bunion Dr. and Oxford Blvd., the southeast corner of CR 100 S. and Oxford Blvd., and the northwest corner of Bally Bunion Dr. and Shinnecock Crest.
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Reduce taxes and help grandkids save for college
By DJ Florence, Florence Wealth
It’s hard to believe the kids are back to school. Where does the summer go? This school year is extra special for my family as all three of our kids are now in high school and college is right around the corner. For those of you saving for your kids or grandkids future college education, an Indiana College Choice 529 Plan may be an excellent option. Indiana has one of the most incentivized college saving plans in the United States, and the credits have increased in 2023. Families may qualify for an Indiana tax credit of 20% on their state tax return for contributions up to $7,500. That’s a $1,500 maximum State tax credit for joint tax filers. The total maximum annual contributions are $17,000 for a single filer and $34,000 for joint filers. Maximum lifetime contributions may not exceed $450,000 but those contributions may continue to accumulate future earnings. There are no upfront tax deductions, but contributions and earnings may be withdrawn tax-free if the beneficiary uses the funds for college tuition or other
qualifying expenses. The beneficiary is not required to attend a secondary school in the state of Indiana to receive the benefits. What if the beneficiary decides not to attend college or receives a full ride scholarship? No worries, you may change the account to another beneficiary that may attend college. *Beginning in 2024 unused 529 accounts that have been open at least 15 years are eligible for a rollover to a Roth IRA in the beneficiary’s name (up to $35,000 lifetime per beneficiary) which can be withdrawn tax-free for their retirement. (*Forbes.com 2/15/2023) If funds are withdrawn for non-qualifying expenses, taxes and penalties will be assessed, so consult with your tax professional in such a scenario.
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At Hawkeye Storage, we proudly salute the remarkable courage and unwavering dedication of Army Veteran Guillermo “Will” Parra, who served as a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout in the 101st Airborne Division during the Iraqi Freedom campaign.
Will’s fearless commitment to duty and his invaluable service as a Cavalry Scout in the 101st Airborne Division exemplify the very essence of a hero. His sacrifices, alongside his fellow soldiers, underscore the unwavering dedication to our nation’s safety and freedom.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Will for his selflessness and the indelible mark he continues to leave on our community. At Hawkeye Storage, we stand united with Will and all veterans, recognizing their exceptional contributions that shape our nation’s history.
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THREE DECADES OF DEDICATION
Avon Library Director continues to lead with passion thirty years later
By Todd Travis Meant to be
A library is one of the foundational pillars of a community. It’s where people go for help, for social interaction, for leisure, for entertainment, and for a host of other reasons that vary by each individual. In Avon, no one understands that better than the Director, Laurel Setser, who has been serving the Avon community tirelessly for more than thirty years now.
It’s hard to imagine now, but before becoming the director of the library, Setser remembers when the job was actually offered to someone else.
“I do vividly remember, I was second choice. There were two of us who both applied for the position, and the other woman was finishing her masters degree, and the position was offered to her. I was very disappointed. Within about two months of her taking the position, she joined the peace corps.” Setser recalled.
This year, Setser celebrates her 30th year as the Director of the Avon library. Even though she remembers a time where it seemed to be someone else’s fate, it is clear she was the right choice the whole time.
Growing and changing
Leading the community into the technological age was one of the first, and ongoing projects Setser was tasked with. Libraries were upgrading to computerbased library catalogs, and after careful research, the team was ready to implement this system in Avon. Transitioning the old card system into a digital system would make things exponentially more effective, but there was a learning curve for everyone.
in the way she has incorporated the technology that has been the most beneficial to the library and its patrons. People still love books and articles and magazines, but they are also wanting to have digital formats available as well. She wants to have staff available for in-person checkouts, because for some that may be the only interaction they have that day. They also offer electronic checkouts for those who prefer that.
“I think the biggest thing we’ve always had here is that it is kind of like a family. We all want what’s best for everyone else and for the community. So that helps when the transitions come. The biggest thing this organization ever did was when they chose to build a building,” Setser stated.
Coming September 30, Setser and the Avon Library will be celebrating Avon’s history and showcasing the skills and crafts that some of the earlier members, even before it might have been called “Avon” would practice. It will be a family fun event with food, entertainment, and education. For more info visit: https://avonlibrary. assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celebratingavon-2023/
“When I looked back at how we were doing things, it was so different. We were excited when we got a typewriter that had memory. Then we had IBM donate a computer to the library, and none of us knew how to use it,” Setser laughed.
As time went on, people embraced the technology that was being introduced. As a result, the library was able to get more organized and provide more resources for patrons than ever before. Today, they are on their second new system which continues to bring new innovation to what the library can provide. With these technological advances also came tremendous growth. Along with that growth came the responsibility of creating infrastructure to support it.
Being creative when facing obstacles
When the Avon library was first built, one of the comments from people was “why are you building that library out in the middle of no where?” That almost sounds like a joke today, as the library has not only expanded, but it is in the heart of a booming community. One of the board
“ I think the biggest thing we’ve always had here is that it is kind of like a family. We all want what’s best for everyone else and for the community.” - LAUREL SETSER
members even quit when they decided to go through with the building location. With a little coaxing, he ended up rejoining the board, and actually approached Setser years later when the library did a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to the library. He told Setser about how he had been against the building, but commented “boy was I wrong!”
The growth the library experienced didn’t come without any setbacks. Around 2013, a tax cap was introduced which drastically decreased the income the library was receiving.
“They called it the ‘circuit breaker.’ It capped what people could be taxed on their property, and in turn cut off much of the income we were receiving at the time. Because we had been small so long, and then we got huge, we didn’t have some of the reserves that some of the more established libraries had been able to accrue over time. So we had to really be creative with how we structured our budget,” Setser explained.
Still, the library continued to grow and improve and hire top quality staff as the years went on. Technology has continued to improve and Setser has been forward-thinking
Laurel Setser, enjoying her 30th year as the Avon Library Director (Photo by Todd Travis)
HISTORY finds Central Normal College
By Deanna Hindsley
In several previous articles, reference has been made to Central Normal College. There are many interesting stories about this long-ago college in Danville. It seems we should start from the beginning.
Central Normal College was founded in 1876 by Warren Darst and William F. Harper in Ladoga, IN, starting with forty students. By 1878 enrollment had increased to nearly 300. The sturdy but small two-story building in Ladoga was hardly enough space, and that year, they planned a late spring move to a larger space in a larger town.
Danville was eager to have the college, and several businessmen bought the campus of the former Danville Academy at Wayne and Main Streets in preparation for receiving Central Normal College.
Ladoga residents were proud of their school, so when rumors spread of this decision, the people banded together to get a court order to stop the move. Before that could happen, Harper, intent on the decision to move, enlisted help from staff and students.
The male students helped pack up during the night and before dawn on May 10, they drove nearly fifty buggies and wagons carrying equipment, books, and belongings to the new location in Danville. The female students took the easier mode of transportation and boarded a train to their new location.
Classes began the next day.
The term “Normal” meant this was a teachers’ college. Several of these kinds of colleges appeared in the 1870’s and 1880’s, when state-wide standards began to be established for the education of Indiana children.
Danville’s Central Normal College became one of the most successful, producing an estimated seventy thousand graduates, the second highest number in Indiana.*
As a private normal college, it had many financial ups and downs. In the late 1800s enrollment was 750 – 1500 students, but in WWI, it dipped as low as 25. It recovered, but still struggled. In 1945, there was a change in leadership and the school was renamed to Canterbury College, but it finally closed its doors in 1951.
Today that building is a portion of the newer addition and serves as offices for the town of Danville and the gymnasium part as the home of the Danville Athletic Club.
Next time you’ll learn about early heroes of Central Normal College and the intriguing kidnapping!
Visit the Hendricks County Museum, to see the Central Normal room, and learn even more about this great teacher’s college.
*The History of Hendricks County 1914-1976
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 open Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and for groups by appointment. www.hendrickscountymuseum.org 317-745-6158.
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Danville’s latest mural dedicated to Lucia Granath O’Brien
By Peg McRoy
A newly painted mural titled, “Downtown Danville,” that graces the side of the alley on the northside of the square, not only enhances the alley walkway and adds warmth to a fresh town gathering space, it also honors Lucia Granath O’Brien.
O’Brien, who passed away in 2009, was a teacher for the Danville Community School Corporation, a long-time Danville resident, a lover of all things community, and a firm believer in doing everything possible to save God’s green Earth.
The mural, based on the themes of protecting the environment, clean water, and world peace, completely fits into the themes of O’Brien’s life.
These themes, however, were pulled from the goals of the Danville Rotary Club and established before O’Brien’s name became connected to the project.
The Downtown Danville Partnership (DDP) partnered with the Rotary and Hendricks County Arts Council (HCAC) to bring the mural and the redesigning of the alley walkway to fruition. It was Rotary’s themes that drove the content of the mural design.
Nationally known muralists Jon Stommel and Travis Czekalski, together known as “Rather Severe,” were awarded the project through an open mural call process
managed by the HCAC.
The mural is a graphic landscape with a yellow peace sign representing the sun in the upper right corner. Through the center is a flow of blue symbolizing a river. Surrounding the river are shapes of leaves, grass, vines, bushes, trees, and clouds depicting the various forms found in nature.
The funding for revitalization of this alley walkway came through a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. When the town’s residents were tapped to donate the matching funds, the O’Brien family stepped forward with a generous gift and the request that the mural be dedicated to Lucia.
“My mom was a lovely woman who loved Danville,” said Mollie O’Brien Siebert, her daughter. “My husband, Charlie, and I really want to support the town and the arts. Helping fund this mural was a perfect way for us to do that and honor my mom at the same time.”
Lucia’s other daughter, Corie, sees the mural as a beautiful retreat to remember her mom.
“My mom was cremated, and we don’t have a headstone,” said Corie. “She spent more time outside than she did inside, so it is very appropriate that the mural is themed
with nature and saving the environment.
She was quiet on the outside but inside she was vibrant just like the colors in the mural. I just love it. In a way it helps her live on.”
“This mural epitomizes my mom and her life,” said Andy O’Brien, her son.
“It is very much about nature, and I love the peace sign in it. She was a beautiful soul who would have been overwhelmed and honored that her name is on it.”
The south alley activation is just the start of what the DDP hopes to achieve in the coming years.
“We want to see all of our alleys (around the square) activated with lighting and art,” said Beth Ann Holmes, executive director of the DDP. “We encourage everyone in the community to be a part of this and hopefully we will get to see more tributes to loved ones.”
Lucia Granath O’Brien’s family stand in front Danville’s latest mural that is dedicated in her honor. (Photo by Peg McRoy)
Lucia Granath O’Brien, who passed in 2009, loved everything outside as is depicted in the mural that is dedicated to her on the southside of Danville’s square. (Photo provided by the O’Brien family.)
Out and About in Hendricks County
Brightly Art Studio
The joy of art is in the process
By: Todd Travis
When I walked into Brightly Art Studio, I don’t think I even realized how badly I needed what they offered. As I walked into the beautiful brick building with my 18 month old and my 3 year old, the first thing that happens (as usual) is that they start grabbing everything they see, so my wife and I go into “prevent mode” to make sure they don’t break anything. Then Laura Gambrel, owner and founder of Brightly, said the words that were music to my ears: “Don’t worry, this is a kid-friendly, kid-safe space.”
All of a sudden, I just relaxed and smiled. Finally, a break from playing defense with my kids and worrying they might touch something they’re not supposed to. And that was just the beginning of the wonderful experience that was awaiting me and my family at this art studio. Once we checked in and got the adorable art aprons on our kids, we went upstairs to see the magical environment they had created for
artistic exploration.
There were five art stations which included sensory activities, painting, drawing, and creative play. The kids were basically set free to get messy and have fun while creating works of art on their own terms. Best of all, I didn’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess behind them. Brightly took that responsibility off my plate. If you can’t tell, I probably enjoyed this experience as much, if not more, than my kids.
“We know parents want to have creative experiences with their kids, but sometimes the mess is overwhelming. We would like to take all of the barriers away. We set it up, we plan it, we prep it, we clean it up and you just get to create with your kids, which is the fun. The connections you make can be lifelong and promote a level of creativity in the arts,” explained Gambrel.
Visit Brightly at 22 E. Main St. in Brownsburg and at brightlyartstudio.com.
2023 Home & Family Arts Zucchini Contest Recipes
Fair’s not over until … somebody sings, dances, or BAKES! Hendricks County Fair’s baking contest, promoted by Extension Homemakers, was all about ZUCCHINI. Contestants entered over 30 zucchini items which covered the categories of Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Quick Breads, Pies, Yeast Breads and Other. Recipes from their zucchini items have been complied in a recipe book “2023 Home & Family Arts Zucchini Contest Recipes.” Books are $2.00 each and available at the H.C. Extension Office at the Fairgrounds.
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Notables
Compiled by Mike Beas
The Brownsburg football program held a 2-0 record courtesy of its 4531 defeat of visiting Cathedral. Senior quarterback Jake Dunn passed for 258 yards and three touchdowns, while the run game was in good hands behind the 185 rushing yards and two scores of senior Garrett Sherrell. Senior receivers Cayden Olinger and Corey Smith both eclipsed the century mark in yardage with 126 and 123, respectively. Kicker Spencer Porath converted all six conversion attempts and made good on a 26-yard field goal.
Plainfield, too, has won its first two outings on the gridiron courtesy of a 15-14 win over Lafayette Harrison. Sophomore running back Luke Starnes carried the ball 23 times for 134 yards and a touchdown for the Quakers, while pacing the team defensively with nine tackles was junior linebacker Jack Aldridge. Senior Landon Drennan added eight tackles, and senior lineman Seth Martin had six.
Cascade scored a 35-13 victory at Beech Grove behind the 144 rushing yards and three TDs of sophomore Toby Savini, and senior linebacker Jacob Potts pacing the defense with 10 tackles. Savini, a cornerback on D, added nine tackles and senior Brayden Cartmel seven.
In volleyball, Plainfield improved to 7-1 by rallying to defeat county rival Brownsburg in five sets. Senior Maddie Lynch paced the Quakers with 19 kills with Ava Utterback close behind with 18. Sophomore Taylor Donovan had 21 digs, and junior Rylee Scott 14 in the win. For the Bulldogs, junior Delaney Steers tied Lynch with 19 kills, followed by the 13 of senior Abby Sollenberger. Junior setter Aysa Thomas had 45 assists with her counterpart, Plainfield junior Sylvia Utterback, providing 29 for the Quakers.
Hendricks County ICONIC Athlete MAKING HER MARK
Bolin excels for Plainfield girls golf, and in most everything else
By Mike Beas
It seems more time might be expended trying to unearth things Demi Bolin isn’t good at rather than ones she is.
When asked, Bolin, the No. 1 player on Plainfield’s girls golf team, ponders this for a few seconds before settling on tennis. She wishes she was better with a racquet in hand, but it is what it is.
As for Bolin’s wide range of other interests, the junior tends to excel, most impressively in the classroom where her 4.68 grade-point average ranks her 21st academically in a class of 468 students.
Bolin’s athletic past already includes seven years as a competitive baton twirler, nine years of basketball and nine more of golf – each testing her in ways that have proven integral in her evolvement as a person.
Though she loved using her quickness and ferocity to be a nuisance to opposing teams on the hardwood, Bolin eventually stopped playing basketball to shift her attention to golf.
Bolin feels her time as a baton twirler (grades 1-7) benefits her on tees and greens alike because of the grip strength and coordination required to excel in both.
At last year’s state golf tournament, Bolin helped Plainfield to a third-place performance at the Brownsburg Sectional with a team-best score of 74. The following week, the Quakers took fifth at the Lafayette Jeff Regional with Bolin carding an 80.
“I first knew Demi as a basketball player. Then she started getting into golf,” said Curt Benge, who coaches the Quakers varsity
girls teams in both sports.
“She was a middle school golfer, and was successful. I would say she surprised us as a freshman, and was pretty much fearless. She’s picked it up fairly quick. It’s the versatility of who Demi is as a person.”
Bolin did a Q&A with ICON:
Q: With all that you do academically and musically, what drew you to the sport of golf?
A: I started when I was 7, and I’ve loved it ever since. On the course, it’s so peaceful, and the atmosphere is amazing. I’m very math-based, so trying to figure out the distance … that challenge to me is so much fun. I think that correlates with it.
Q: What musical instruments can you play, and what sports have you played while growing up?
A: I play piano, and then I play upright bass for our orchestra at school. In sports, I did competitive baton twirling for seven years, basketball, softball. I tried tennis and soccer. This isn’t really a sport, but I’ve always been big into chess.
Q: Ten years from now, what career path would you like to be taking?
A: Maybe grad school if I go the medical route. I could do something with mathematics, but I also love chemistry. Probably something math- or science-related.
By Todd Travis
When you see the smile on Amanda Fulcher’s face, you would never guess the difficulties she deals with behind the scenes. Her positivity is contagious, and her work ethic is unmatched. Between her involvement in 4-H for 10+ years and her involvement in clubs and hobbies, she has developed an impressive resumé that is almost unbelievable for someone her age. She accomplished all of this while dealing with Crohn’s Disease and Interstitial Cystitis.
Everything Fulcher does, she does it with all her heart and, as a result, she does it well. From photography, to dancing, to sewing, to the 4-H Queen Contest, Fulcher took every opportunity to gain new experiences and to explore her interests. She even has a mini shoe collection, which has grown to epic proportions- over 300 shoes now! Her recent participation in the 4-H Queen Contest had a particularly meaningful impact on her.
“I cannot say enough good things about the queens program. It taught me so many things throughout the four years that I participated, including public speaking, how to conduct yourself in an interview, how to dress professionally, as well as I
made so many new friends and earned so much self-esteem,” Fulcher mentioned.
Continuing a service project her great grandmother started, Fulcher sews hug-apillows, catnip mice, and miniature quilts to donate as one of her hobbies.
When you hear about all she has accomplished, it’s easy to forget that she was simultaneously dealing with health issues related to Crohn’s Disease and
Interstitial Cystitis. In fact, while Fulcher had been experiencing the symptoms of these conditions since she was born, she wasn’t officially diagnosed until just four years ago.
“Interstitial Cystitis is usually seen in older adults, so it isn’t something that a child or a teenager typically has,” Fulcher explained.
Some days are better than others,
but Fulcher is constantly managing symptoms such as pain and fatigue.
“I have a sense of humor to get through it. I would say that’s the thing that mainly gets me through it- just having a positive attitude. It’s helped me become more organized, even at a young age, keeping track of medications and doctors appointments and organization is something that, in general, can be helpful in life,” Fulcher said.
Now that Fulcher has graduated high school, she is looking to pursue a career where she can help others who, like herself, are dealing with pain or disease. After spending a year at Marion University, she has decided to enroll at Ivy Tech where she wants to become a Surgical Tech.
Eventually, she may even go back to school to become an operating room nurse. Anyone who would fall under Fulcher’s care would certainly be in good hands.
September is Interstitial Cystitis awareness month, where campaigns look to raise awareness and to let people know that there is help and treatments available for the condition.
A story of recovery
Written by Chase Cotten, Community Director at The Willow Center, 317-852-3690
Chase Cotten, Community Director
Meet my friend, Jeff. Jeff works for a local power utility company in Central Indiana as a lineman, and he’s great at his job. Outside of work, Jeff is a loving husband and dad, a regular volunteer for his church’s food pantry, and a little-league soccer coach. His friends and neighbors all speak highly of him, typically describing him as “one of the nicest dudes I’ve ever met.”
Recently at work, Jeff was cranking to tighten a loose connection and tweaked his lower back. He felt shooting pain radiate up through his neck and down to his ankles. He managed to finish his shift, then drove himself to urgent care. At the clinic, they x-rayed his back, which showed a slipped disc. He was referred to a spine specialist who gave him two options: physical therapy and cortisone shots, or surgery. Jeff opted to avoid surgery. He did his best in PT, but the pain would not subside. It started to affect his work ability, his mood, and his relationships. He could no longer stand long periods of time and had to shift away from physical responsibilities. Jeff’s temper started to flare with his kids. He felt depressed that he could not perform at the same level he used to, and he was anxious of worsening the injury.
After 4 months of chronic pain and emotional symptoms, it became apparent that surgery was the only option. That autumn, the surgery was mostly successful. The post-op doctor prescribed him Oxycodone to help manage the severe pain of healing from the surgery. The painkiller was effective at not only easing his physical pain, but also at easing his negative emotions. His prescription was for 30 days, with the option of a refill dependent upon a follow-up visit with the doctor. He eagerly opted for the refill, and was becoming dependent on the pain medication, which quickly took priority in his day-to-day living.
After the refill was utilized, his only way of getting additional Oxycodone was illegally. He felt like he didn’t just
need it to escape the pain – he needed it to survive. Obtaining more pills became obsessive, leading Jeff to miss soccer games, to become dishonest with his wife, and to spend more time and money than he ever intended. After two months, things were out of control. He felt trapped and hopeless.
One night, Jeff took what he thought was an Oxycodone pill that he had just purchased from his dealer. Unbeknownst to him, it was laced with the dangerous synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Within less than 20 minutes, Jeff’s body went into a state of drug-poisoning overdose. Thankfully, his wife found him unconscious in the bathroom, called 9-1-1, and the paramedics were able to revive him with naloxone. Jeff nearly died that night. After a brief hospital stay to detox, Jeff was referred to an inpatient substance use treatment facility for 28 days. His near-death experience unlocked a new level of self-awareness and motivation in him. He committed to his treatment plan, engaged in the therapy sessions, made a plan to continue his treatment longterm, and planned to join a Narcotic’s Anonymous group that met at his church. Jeff knew he needed help, and that these new supportive connections would be the only true way to find healing.
Jeff has been sober for 6 years now and is practicing a lifestyle of long-term recovery. He continues to stay connected in NA, and now serves as a sponsor for other new members to the group. His employer welcomed him back to the company following his treatment in an administrative role. Jeff still has occasional cravings from time to time, but he now has the social and emotional support to work through these feelings and urges in a healthy way. He now regularly exercises and journals his thoughts at the end of every day. He has returned to his previous volunteer roles with the food pantry and the soccer league, and his relationships with his wife and kids are even healthier than before.
Recovery is possible. If you or someone you know is currently in the grips of active addiction, please know that you/they are not alone. The Willow Center can help, and there is no shame in reaching out. Please call us at 317-852-3690.
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8 Friday , 9 Saturday
The Friends of the Danville-Center Township Public Library book and rummage sale
There will be special bargain prices for books, and for audio and video items. Come support your local library!
9 Saturday
Blues in the ‘Burg
2:30 - 10 p.m., 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Enjoy award-winning musical acts from around the country, some of the best local food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a Kid’s Zone, and activities for all ages. brownsburgparks.com/515/ Blues-in-the-Burg
9 Saturday , 10 Sunday Indy Pro Street Invasion
9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. The first and only Pro Street Extravaganza features the top street
driven Pro Street Vehicles. Enjoy a cruise to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, visit local race shops, PRI membership headquarters in Speedway, Ind., Specialty rewards, Jai Baker 3 Concert Saturday with Justin Biltonen from 3 Doors Down! 4hcomplex. org/events/2023/indy-pro-street-invasion
9 Saturday
Plainfield Puppy Pool Party
10 a.m.. small dogs under 30 lbs., 12 - 2 p.m. big dogs, Splash Island, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield. Join with your furry friends, as they get to wrap up the 2023 Summer Season at Splash Island Outdoor Waterpark. $10 per dog. facebook.com/ events/795580858730453/
9 Saturday , 10 Sunday Fair on the Square
9 - 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hendricks County Courthouse Square. Danville Tri Kappa’s Fair on the Square includes more than 100 booths of shopping, live entertainment, locally grown foods and more. facebook.com/ DanvilleTriKappaFairontheSquare
9 Saturday
Summer Concert on the Square
7 p.m., Hummel Park, 5373 S. County Road 700 E., Plainfield. Bring the family, blankets, lawn chairs and picnic to this free concert at the Hummel Park Performing Arts Center! guilfordtownship.com/uncategorized/freesummer-concert-series/
10 Sunday
Pup-Jet Party Splash Pad
1 - 3 p.m., The Shops at Perry Crossing, 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield. End of season for our Pop-Jet Fountain Splash Pad. These pups will have a DJ host with music as well as games and giveaways for the humans! perry-crossing.com
12 Tuesday Club 512 5-5:45 p.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. The library will gather feedback from teens regarding future programs, books to purchase, and this summer’s reading challenge. Twenty Library Bucks will be given to all those in grades 5-12 who attend. avonlibrary.net
15 Friday, 17 Sunday
Magical Beginnings Concert
7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Plainfield United Methodist Church, 600 Simmons St., Plainfield. Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform, featuring the works of Prokofiev, Giazotto, Handel, Milhaud, Liszt. hendrickssymphony.org
15 Friday
Movies in the Park: Avengers
6 p.m., Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Movies in the park are the perfect way to relax at the park with a great film! All festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and movies being at 7:30 p.m. brownsburg.org/561/Movies-in-the-Park
16 Saturday
Quaker Day Festival
10 a.m., Plainfield Friends Church, 105 S. East St., Plainfield. The Plainfield Quaker Day Parade route will move west down US 40 from the Duke Energy Lot to Vestal Road. All traffic will be halted until the completion. plainfield-in.com/quaker-day-parade
NIGHT & DAY
16 Saturday
Alpaca Yoga
9 - 10 a.m., Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, 3750 N. County Road 950 E., Brownsburg. This laid-back slow vinyasa yoga class is perfect for the novice or the experienced yogi. The class takes place in a pasture, with alpacas grazing nearby and interacting with students. All ages are welcome, but children must participate or sit on their mat. montrosefarms.com/events
16 Saturday
Summer Night Danville Community Awards
6 - 9 p.m., Downtown Danville, 1 Courthouse Square. $35 per person includes dinner and concert. The Danville Community Awards recognize and honor the significant accomplishments, contributions and work for our nominees. Doors open at 5:30. Dinner will begin at 6:15. Awards and Concert to follow. business.danvillechamber.org
16 Saturday
Have a Little Faith Benefit Concert
5:30 - 8 p.m, Avon Middle School South auditorium, 799 E. U.S. Highway 36, Avon. Andrea’s Faith Foundation is holding a free family-friendly event including a special
performance by Cam Amen, who won the platinum ticket on American Idol last season. Cam will have a meet and greet. There will be food available for purchase, a silent auction and donations are accepted. The event will benefit 2 women who are currently fighting late-stage colon cancer. andreasfaithfoundation.org
17 Sunday Plantchella
2 - 4 p.m., Pecar Park, 5203 E. 150 N., Avon. $5 per family. Join for the annual plant swap at Pecar Nature Center! This is where plant lovers can swap house plants, seeds, garden plants, native plants, flower pots, and other garden items. The park naturalist will have a table to discuss native plants and offer rain garden kits. Wtp.recdesk.com
20 Wednesday
Let’s Make Something Together
4:30-5:30 p.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Ave., Avon. Join each month for arts and crafts fun. For children in 1st-4th grade. avonlibrary.net
21 Thursday
Danville Ladies Night Out on the Square 5 - 9 p.m., Downtown Danville Courthouse Square. Come circle the square and shop your favorite local retailers during special
late hours. Sales and specials at each location during event hours. facebook.com/ ladiesnightoutonthesquare
21 - 24 Thursday - Sunday
NMCA World Street Finals
8 a.m. - 6 p.m., reoccurring daily, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, 10267 E. U.S. Highway 136.The NMCA Muscle Car Nationals rolls into Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for a huge weekend of American muscle car motorsport excitement. facebook.com/RaceIRP
22 Friday
Annual Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
8 a.m. - 3 p.m., West Chase Golf Club, 4 Hollaway Boulevard, Brownsburg. $800 VIP foursome, $500 foursome. brownsburg.com
22 - Oct. 1
Venardos Circus
The Shops at Perry Crossing, 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield. $16.95 and up. The Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is coming to Indiana for the first time ever! The show’s all-new “Let’s Build a Dream” Tour from will take audiences on a journey under the big top as it unveils a fresh, magical, and all-new experience for fans. Venardoscircus.com
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AES SUBSIDIARY PROJECT COMPANY THAT HOLDS THE PIKE COUNTY PROJECT, AS A CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED TIMELY COST RECOVERY UNDER IND. CODE § 8-1-8.8-11; (2) APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTING AND RATEMAKING FOR THE PIKE COUNTY PROJECT, INCLUDING AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN UNDER IND. CODE § 8‐1‐2.5‐6 TO FACILITATE AES INDIANA’S INVESTMENT IN THE PROJECT THROUGH A JOINT VENTURE; (3) ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 8‐1‐2.5‐5 DECLINING TO EXERCISE JURISDICTION OVER THE JOINT VENTURE, INCLUDING THE PROJECT COMPANY, AS A PUBLIC UTILITY AND DECLINING TO EXERCISE JURISDICTION UNDER TO IND. CODE § 8-1-8.52; AND (4) TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 8-1-8.5- 2 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIKE COUNTY PROJECT BY A WHOLLY OWNED AES INDIANA SUBSIDIARY
Notice is hereby given that on July 18, 2023, Indianapolis Power & Light Company d/b/a AES Indiana (“AES Indiana”) AES Pike County Energy Storage, LLC filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for (1) approval of a stand-alone battery energy storage system project at Petersburg Station (“Pike County Project”), including a Joint Venture structure between an AES Indiana subsidiary and one or more tax equity partners, and a capacity agreement and contract for differences between AES Indiana and the AES Subsidiary Project Company that holds the Pike County Project, as a Clean Energy Project, and associated timely cost recovery under Ind. Code § 8-1-8.8-11; (2) approval of accounting and ratemaking for the Pike County Project including an Alternative Regulatory Plan (“ARP”) under Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-6 to facilitate AES Indiana’s investment in the Project through the Joint Venture; (3) issuance of an order pursuant to Ind. Code § 8‐1‐2.5‐5 declining to exercise jurisdiction over the Joint Venture, including the Project Company, as a public utility and declining to exercise jurisdiction under Ind. Code § 8-1-8.5-2; and (4) to the extent necessary, issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-8.5-2 for the development aof the Pike County Project by a wholly owned AES Indiana subsidiary. This notice is provided to the public under Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-6(d). A copy of the Joint Petition and other submissions in this proceeding is on file with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, Suite 1500 East, 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 Commission.
Getting the next-to-last word
chapter in a twenty-chapter book, you are reading the book’s penultimate chapter. If you use the penultimate square of toilet paper, it’s time to install a new roll so the next person isn’t stuck with one lonely
Allow me to put on my horn-rimmed grammar nerd glasses for a second. The term “penult” is a noun that means the next to last syllable in a word. The penult in the word “automobile” is “mo.” Now you know
How about antepenultimate?
Antepenultimate refers to the third-to-last item in a series or the next-to-next-to-last thing. Returning to our twenty-chapter book: If chapter nineteen is the penultimate chapter, chapter eighteen is the antepenultimate chapter. If we break down the Latin meanings for each part of the word, we will get “before” (ante), “almost” (pen) and “last” (ultimate). Antepenultimate is the thing that comes before the almost
Drop any of these words into casual conversation and your friends will offer you the finest bottle from their wine cellars. “Horse & Hound” magazine (my favorite magazine about both dogs and horses) will call to request an in-depth interview about your dressage training techniques. Yes, my friends: if the humble potato can become vodka, you too can achieve the high status of grammar guru. I believe in you. It’s time to go out there and dominate the English language.
Curtis Honeycutt is a wildly popular syndicated humor columnist. He is the author of Good Grammar is the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly Successful Life . Find more at curtishoneycutt.com
Trouble brewing
RAAYS RECYCLING
By Dick Wolfsie
I don’t remember the last time I cleaned out the fridge in our basement. It’s kind of my fridge. Mary Ellen keeps her distance. She has her own upstairs. I’ve been heaving leftovers in the old appliance for a decade, like it is some kind of trash compactor. I don’t believe in wasting food, so it was just killing me yesterday to throw away perfectly good six-month-old tomatoes and what must have once been a very crisp cucumber. It was when I finally removed one of the vegetable bins for a quick hosing that I first set my eyes on it. Now I know the excitement Richard Leakey must have felt when he gazed upon the skeletal remains of our early human ancestors. There, wedged behind very Hidden Valley Ranch on the bottom shelf, was an unopened bottle of Three Stooges Beer. Moe, Larry and Curly were grinning at me after several years chilling out in the back of our Whirlpool. Yes, gentlemen, there once was a Three Stooges Beer. No longer. No Curly Light or Moe Extra Dry, either. Sorry!
The bottle was part of an assortment of exotic brews I received years ago for emceeing a fund-raising event. Why didn’t I know about this beer when I was in college? Why would I sprawl out on my dorm room bed with a can of Budweiser when I could have drunk myself stupid with the world’s funniest threesome?
So, what happened to Three Stooges Beer? Forgive me, but I blame the ladies. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, mouth parched, near death, no woman would drink a Three Stooges Beer. You know this, of course. We all instinctively recognize that women hate anything that has to do with The Three Stooges. If they won’t laugh at them, they certainly won’t chug them.
You might as well offer them a Jerry Lewis Chablis. In fact, that’s why most of you men have never even heard of Three Stooges Beer. For years, a dedicated band of women were buying this product and dumping it at chemical waste sites.
When women shop for food, they prefer brand names likes Mrs. Paul and Sara Lee. But, honestly ladies, did your Aunt Millie or Mama Mancini ever make you laugh?
So, in my opinion, more food should be named specifically after old-time comedians. Sadly, I don’t think Madison Avenue would take the chance of alienating women shoppers. I asked my wife if she’d ever buy Abbott and Costello Jello?
“Not a chance, Dick. I don’t want my food to taste funny. But I would buy Brad Pitt Olives. And I’d love some Idris Elba Macaroni. I already have stocked away 14 bottles of Paul Newman’s Own salad dressing.”
Personally, I’d buy Laurel and Hardy Beef Stew. Doesn’t John Cleese Cream Cheese sound good? And wouldn’t a bottle of Betty White Vinegar look good on your pantry shelf.
I know what you are wondering: “Dick, will you open that rare treasure and guzzle what might be the last bottle of Three Stooges Beer?
I might. But I’ll regret it. And then I’ll smack myself upside the head.
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.
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Heart scans: Who should get one?
By Dr. Ziad Jaradat
Anyone who is overweight, smokes or has high blood pressure could be at risk for heart disease. Patients can find out their risk with a heart or vascular scan. They are convenient, simple and can help detect heart disease before it becomes a problem.
Who could benefit from a heart scan?
To be eligible for a heart scan, you must not have had one within the last five years and must be 40 to 79 years of age with one of several risk factors. If you have a family history of heart related issues, your risk may be higher. Almost one-third of coronary heart disease deaths are attributed to smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, according to the American Heart Association. Additionally, at least 65 percent of people with diabetes die from some form of heart disease or stroke. Obesity is another risk factor. As your body mass index (BMI) increases, so does the plaque inside your coronary arteries. This reduces the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart and results in a higher risk of angina or heart attack. High blood pressure (HPB) exerts extra force on your arteries, which could lead to blood clots, fat and plaque buildup and damaged organs. People with HPB are at a higher risk of stroke and heart failure.
Who could benefit from a vascular scan?
An option to check for vascular disease is a vascular scan. To be eligible, you must be 50 years of age or older with one of several risk factors. People with a family
ICONIC briefs
history of heart issues and aortic aneurysms have higher risk of stroke. Men who have smoked and are between the ages of 65 and 75 should be screened at least once for an aneurysm, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Smokers are at an increased risk for all vascular diseases, including peripheral arterial disease, stroke, heart attack, abdominal aortic aneurysm and subsequent death. Together, smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also increase the risk of stroke. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart and vascular related conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about eight out of every 10 people who have their first stroke have high blood pressure. Another risk factor is high cholesterol. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time this build up can slow the blood flow to your heart and cause a heart attack.
IU Health offers heart and vascular scans at many convenient locations. To learn more, visit iuhealth.org and search “heart scans.”
Dr. Ziad Jaradat is an Interventional Cardiologist and Peripheral Vascular Specialist at IU Health West Hospital
An estimated 20% of preschool children have a vision problem, and 25% of school-age children need corrective lenses. As your child grows, they’ll learn many visual skills needed for everyday tasks. An undiagnosed refractive error or eye condition can affect a child’s school performance, normal development, social interactions, and self-esteem
Approximately 80% of learning is visual for children. In school, your child needs to read, write, play, and interact with others. Vision is vital for all of these tasks.
It is critical that every child receives an inperson, comprehensive eye examination by an eye doctor in their first year of life and before school or sooner if their doctor recommends it. In addition, yearly exams during school age are also encouraged because when children have growth spurts, their vision can also change.
Crane will not seek re-election in 2024
State Sen. John B. Crane (R-Avon) has announced he will not seek re-election in 2024. Crane was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 2016 to represent District 24 and was reelected in 2020. He currently serves as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, as well as the Assistant Chairman of operations for the Majority Caucus. Senator Crane confirmed that this decision is not based on a desire to run for a different or higher political office. Nor is it because of any negative experience in
the Senate. Moving forward, Crane said he plans to continue his many leadership development initiatives through his JBC Leadership Strategies organization, as well as the Sagamore Leadership Initiative. He acknowledged that the growing demands of his leadership development responsibilities contributed to his decision. Crane confirmed that he will continue his work in the Senate during the interim and will be dedicated to serving District 24 in the 2024 legislative session.
Blurry vision is not the only reason to have an eye exam. Your child could have difficulty using both eyes together, a critical reading skill, and you might not know. Eye coordination includes your child’s eye focusing, teaming, and movement Children’s eyes must move, change focus, and work together to create a clear image. Undetected and untreated vision problems can elicit some of the very same signs and symptoms commonly attributed to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Vision has an enormous impact on social, motor, cognitive and academic achievement, and doctors of optometry can help ensure a successful future. Back to school means it’s time to get a comprehensive eye exam.
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AVON
Nancy J. Baeckel
Nancy J. Baeckel, 76, passed away Aug. 22, 2023. She was born April 12, 1947. Services were held Aug. 28 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Contributions may be made to Fight Back Fitness.
Alice L. Harris
Alice L. Harris, 95, passed away Aug. 29, 2023. She was born Oct. 9, 1927. Services were held Sept. 1 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Janet E. Katterheinrich
Janet E. Katterheinrich, 80, passed away Aug. 24, 2023. She was born Jan. 3, 1943. Services will be held at a later date.
Philip Perregrino
Philip Perregrino, 63, passed away Aug. 26, 2023. He was born Sept. 7, 1959. Services were held Sept. 5 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.
John A. Savoldi
John A. Savoldi, 90, passed away Aug. 25, 2023. He was born July 31, 1933. Services were held Sept. 1. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Delores J. Schuler
Delores J. Schuler, 86, passed away Aug. 19, 2023. She was born Nov. 1, 1936. Services were held Aug. 28. Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Lula B. Swift
Lula B. Swift, 87, passed away Aug. 25, 2023. She was born Feb. 17, 1936. Services were held Aug. 30 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Richard E. Sanford
Richard E. Sanford, 82, passed away Aug. 27, 2023. He was born June 25, 1941. Services were held Aug. 31 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Mary B. Wasson
Mary B. Wasson, 81, passed away Aug. 25, 2023. She was born July 4, 1942. Services were held Aug. 29 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
Nelson H. Wilson
Nelson H. Wilson, 87, passed away Aug. 20, 2023. He was born April 6, 1936. Private services were held.
CLAYTON
Paulette E. Rinehart
Paulette E. Rinehart, 81, passed away Aug. 29, 2023. She was born May 7, 1942. Services were held Sept. 1. Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Brownsburg Seventh Day Adventist Youth Group.
COATESVILLE
Charles D. Harp
Charles D. Harp, 91, passed away Aug. 19, 2023. He was born Aug. 8, 1932. Private services were held. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with the arrangements.
DANVILLE
Larry W. Elliott
Larry W. Elliott, 82, passed away Aug. 18, 2023. He was born July 14, 1941. Services were held Aug. 25. Helton and Harris Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American
Dominick M. Fiorda, 93, passed away Aug. 21, 2023. He was born April 10, 1930. Private services were held. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services was entrusted with
Lydia A. Gibbs, 93, passed away Aug. 27, 2023. She was born
Cheryl A. Moore
Cheryl A. Moore, 79, passed away Aug. 29, 2023. She was born June 16, 1944. Services were held Sept. 2 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
PITTSBORO
Charles H. Thompson
Charles H. Thompson, 87, passed away Aug. 19, 2023. He was born Oct. 10, 1935. Services were held Aug. 26. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangement. Contributions may be made to Tri-West Youth Football League.
PLAINFIELD
Susan E. Abney
Susan E. Abney, 64, passed away Aug. 23, 2023. She was born June 11, 1959. Services were held Aug. 28 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.
Barbara J. Brown
Barbara J. Brown, 86, passed away Aug. 28, 2023. She was born Sept. 20, 1936. Privateservices were held.
Nancy DeWeese
Nancy DeWeese, 83, passed away Aug. 21, 2023. She was born Feb. 29, 1940. Services were held Sept. 5. HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Sherri E. Dunaway
Sherri E. Dunaway, 69, passed away Aug. 18, 2023. She was born Aug. 2, 1954. Services were held Aug. 23. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.
Alice M. Ellis
Alice M. Ellis, 91, passed away Aug. 28, 2023. She was born March 11, 1932. Services were held Sept. 2 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana, Wounded Warrior Project, Hendricks County Humane Society or Center Community Church Building Fund.
Everett D. Lyles
Everett D. Lyles, 81, passed away Aug. 22, 2023. He was born Dec. 17, 1941. Services were held Aug. 30 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.
John R. Reel
John R. Reel, 89, passed away Aug. 14, 2023. He was born July 26, 1934. Services will be held at a later date.
Ellen L. Veirs
Ellen L. Veirs, 76, passed away Aug. 26, 2023. She was born Jan. 18, 1947. Services were held Aug. 31 at HamptonGentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.
The morning dew makes grass grow
By Pastor Rashad Cunningham
The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy for me. The “good” kind of busy, full of opportunities that I felt God inviting myself or myself and my wife to say “YES” to as we strive to live for Him. However, there is a downside of being away from the home. THE GRASS! Yes, the grass… it just keeps growing and growing! Disrespecting my schedule and calendar, unwilling to hold off on growing until things are a little more convenient for me.
Can anyone relate?
As I prepared to tackle the task of cutting the grass after a week and a half of pushing it back “one more day”, I didn’t realize God would have a message for me regarding my spiritual growth… and perhaps yours too! It had been so ridiculously hot that I came to the conclusion that the grass would have no chance of growing too fast or too thick since it’s been hot and dry all week. So here I was, ready to cut the grass around 8:00AM after my morning walk (sorry, I’m THAT guy), but I found myself having to wait because the grass was TOO WET!
This is when God spoke. Many times in our Christian walk, we think our growth only comes in seasons of spiritual “downpours” when an abundance of “watering” is happening in our lives. So when it doesn’t “rain”, we say things like… “the message didn’t feed me today” or “I’m looking for a new place to worship because I’m not
*growing* here anymore.” or “I feel like God is not growing me anymore.”
Sound familiar? I know I have said it before and I’m the pastor that does the feeding! (lol)
What God showed me is that the morning dew is enough! Little by little, day by day, the morning dew was enough to cause the grass to grow! It didn’t take a downpour or a storm. It simply took a small daily supply of God’s provision to cause the grass to grow so much that it was overflowing.
I’m not saying we shouldn’t rejoice in those seasons where our growth is abundant and God has caused a downpour of His grace on our lives in the area of spiritual growth! But we should rejoice JUST AS MUCH and find comfort and joy in knowing that a little spiritual “morning dew” is enough over time for us to overflow spiritually.
Numbers 11:9 “When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it” LOVING YOU and FULLY DEPENDENT on HIM.
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Moving houseplants indoors
By John Chapin
GARDENING
The third week in September this year is National Houseplant Week, and the surge in popularity of houseplants during the pandemic years continues unabated. Literally millions of households now have at least a few houseplants to enjoy year round, but especially during the cold, dreary days of winter.
Houseplants benefit from a “summer vacation” outdoors, but with the arrival of colder fall weather in mid-September, it’s time to bring them indoors. Aphids, mealybugs, scale, and other houseplant insect pests aren’t normally a problem when potted indoor plants are outside, but they can quickly become a major infestation when they piggy-back on your plants back indoors.
Most houseplant experts recommend debugging your houseplants before bringing them indoors for the winter. Soaking the pots in a tub full of warm, soapy water for 20 minutes, using a mild liquid dishwashing soap, will eliminate any bugs in the soil. Put some of the soapy water in a spray bottle to douse the foliage, or generously splash the leaves and stems, too. Then, rinse off the plants with a hose after removing from the water, and let each pot drain completely. For larger houseplants, you can pour soapy water into the pot to thoroughly soak the soil, spray the foliage, then rinse with a hose. (If you’ve already brought your plants indoors, this can all be done in a bathtub,
shower stall, or laundry sink.) I wipe off the leaves to clean them while damp, using paper towels, as well as clean off the pots. Even with the most fastidious cleaning to eliminate insect pests, it’s impossible to completely ensure that you won’t have problems. So, I always treat my houseplants with a systemic insecticide, one that’s formulated to use on indoor houseplants. A systemic insecticide is any pesticide that is absorbed into a plant and distributed throughout its tissues. It kills any insect pests that attempt to feed on the plant. The main ingredient is usually a neonicotinoid, harmless to people and other mammals, but suspected of harming honeybees and other pollinators. Since pollinators won’t be present indoors, I’m comfortable using it on my houseplants during the winter. Applied as a drench (dissolved in water and poured into the pots), one treatment will be effective till spring. There are different brands of systemic insecticides available at garden centers or online.
Healthy houseplants are enjoyable companions for gardeners through the cold winter months ahead. Happy gardening!
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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Visiting the Claimed Tombs of Jesus
By Don Knebel
Today, in our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we visit competing sites in Jerusalem associated with the tomb of Jesus.
After Emperor Constantine declared in 313 A.D. that Christianity was legal in the Roman Empire, he sent his 80-year-old mother, Helena, to the Holy Land to find sites important to Christianity. She returned in 328 A.D. claiming she had found not only the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem, but also a remnant of what she said was the “True Cross” on which Jesus had been crucified. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was soon built around the tomb, with an underground Chapel of the Finding of the True Cross claimed to be where Helena had found the True Cross. For almost 1700 years Christians have made their way to that now cavernous church. For her piety and her discoveries, Helena was recognized as a saint.
In 1883, Protestants were thrilled when Charles Gordon, an English general, found a tomb near a Jerusalem rock formation suggesting a skull, which he thought
identified the Biblical Golgotha (the skull) where Jesus had been crucified. The tomb itself was in an old garden, where the Bible says it should be. And so, with great fanfare the “Garden Tomb,” with its beautiful gardens and peaceful outdoor places to worship, opened to the public.
In 1986, Israeli archaeologist Gabriel Barkay, an authority on Jewish tombs, published an article concluding that the Garden Tomb was not used at the time of Jesus. Consequently, guides at the Garden Tomb no longer claim it held the body of Jesus. But Protestant visitors still worship there, experiencing the same emotions as before. Others continue to experience comparable emotions at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. As with many other sites in the Holy Land, tradition and belief are as important as archaeology.
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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