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Fifteen years ago, the township was growing so fast that funding at the state level couldn’t keep up. Pam DeWeese, school board president at the time, met with teachers to ask what they could do to provide supplemental funds for the Avon schools so that beloved programs like music and art wouldn’t be cut. That’s when the Avon Education Foundation (AEF) was born. Initially, the focus was on teacher grants, and though teacher grants will never stop, through the years AEF began to focus on different areas.

“If a teacher sees a child who can’t afford supplies, that teacher will

go out and buy them with their own money,” says Amanda Babinec, AEF executive director. “It’s my goal that no teacher spends a dime out of their own pocket for school supplies. We want teachers to know that they can turn to us if they have needs in their classroom.”

She notes that the mission of the AEF is to provide teachers with the tools they need to be successful so that students can be creative, innovative and excellent. That’s why in the basement of the administration building, AEF has a Supply Our Schools (SOS) store that is run by work-study special-needs students at the high school. These students need a safe place to learn how to be an employee, take direction and perform tasks.

Teachers can fill out an online form for the SOS store with items they need. It may be something for their classroom, or they may have noticed a student in their class who doesn’t have a backpack or school supplies. The teacher can request these items from the store, and they get delivered to the schools once per week, no questions asked.

“Fast forward to March 9, 2020, when the rug was pulled out from all of us with COVID-19,” says Babinec, noting that Avon schools were the first in the nation to shut down.

As the district shifted to online learning, Babinec saw that her own kids were struggling to learn at home since they didn’t have access to their school supplies. At the time, many people were not going

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“We flew through 100 bags in less than an hour,” Babinec says. “That was an aha moment.”

Recognizing the need in the community, the members handed out more supplies the following week, and from there the wheels started turning. Now, the Saturday before school starts, the AEF hosts Supply it Forward, which is open to those on free or reduced lunch, or anyone who needs a helping hand.

“I’m adamant that it’s an interactive shopping experience for the kids,” Babinec says. “It’s not us handing them a bag, hoping they like what’s in it. They get to come shop and make choices for the things they want.”

The Supply it Forward event includes a resource area that has representatives from Anthem Medicaid, Hope Healthcare Services and the local food pantry. In addition, the superintendent is on hand to answer any questions people may have.

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Throughout the year, the AEF hosts several fundraisers, including the much-loved Monte Carlo night, which they host each spring. Gentlemen over the age of 80 from the Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple get dressed up in casino costumes to run tables of blackjack, roulette, craps and poker.

“They are a hoot, and they’ll teach you how to play a game,” Babinec says. “Nobody has ever come to Monte Carlo night and not had a good time.”

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“If you want change and want to be part of the solution, you’ve got to raise your hand and do something,” Babinec says. “Besides, it’s important to teach our children to do something, and to volunteer not just for the fun parts, but also the behind-the-scenes stuff like setting up and cleaning up.”

When the opportunity came up for the AEF executive director position, it was the

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“I love the continuing trend of giving back to the schools my kids go to and the community I live in,” says Babinec, whose children are now 15, 13 and 11. “If you want to have a pulse on what’s going on with our 12 schools, AEF is a beautiful way to get involved.”

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The Avon Education Foundation funds the following programs within Avon High School each year: Achieve 3000 Software Students in English lab use the Achieve 3000 program to assist with improving their reading skills. This past year, 67% of the students in that class grew their Lexile scores 20 or more points.

In addition to improving students’ reading levels, the program boosts student confidence. This confidence helps to spur their academic success in all content areas.

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Freshman Orientation Guest speaker Keith Hawkins welcomes freshmen to the high school. Students get a chance to see the school before the first day, and are paired with mentors from the junior and senior class.

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In the 1970s, Byron Hines began racing with Terry Vance at a drag strip. They started riding each other’s motorcycles and Byron, who was mechanically inclined at a young age, figured out a way to make them run quite a bit faster. After working together at a motorcycle performance shop, in 1979 the friends founded Vance & Hines Exhaust Systems, which has become a permanent structure in the motorcycle industry. As a result, Byron’s sons, Andrew and Matt, grew up around the sport of drag racing.

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“I’d hop on anything with an engine and wheels,” he says. “I liked figuring out how to go faster and ride harder.”

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“You’d have to have a really highhorsepower car to match a motorcycle that can accelerate the way these things do,” Hines says. “Besides, you can’t do a wheelie in a car.”

In the early 1990s, Byron raced professionally in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), receiving one win and the notable distinction of being the only man to ever win on a Yamaha motorcycle in the class. Hines’ older brother Matt raced from 1996 to 2002.

“In his era, Matt was the best racer-rider out there, with 30 national net wins and three championships,” says Hines, who began racing professionally in 2002.

In his 19-year career, Hines has amassed an impressive number of wins. He’s a six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion with 56 national event wins.

Although Hines always loved bikes, he didn’t always have his heart set on a racing career. Growing up in Trinidad, Colorado, he excelled in the junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program in high school, where he was the top cadet commander.

“I was the command sergeant major my junior year, then switched to the officer side my senior year and became a battalion commander,” says Hines, who was also a top marksman.

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At the end of 2002, the Hines family decided it would be wise to move to Indiana.

“Most of the stuff we were relying on was Indy car-based technology, and we were sending so many parts to the Indy area,” Hines says.

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“We did the math and saved 12,000 miles a year of driving on each of the vehicles,” Hines says. “Plus, we were back in the shop a day earlier on each end of the trip.”

A little over a decade ago, Hines was injured riding a motocross-style dirt bike when he came up short on a large jump and blew out both of his ankles.

“That was at a point in my career when I’d already won three championships, quite a few events and set multiple national records, so I got to thinking, ‘OK, what more do I have to prove? Do I still have a passion for doing this?’” Hines recalls. “I was feeling kind of burned out, but as soon as that injury happened, I was eager to do my next race. That told me that the passion was still there.”

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“That’s how I’ve always focused my career forget about the long term and worry about the short term because the short term takes care of the long term,” he says.

As he astutely points out, drag racing doesn’t care about the last corner, like on a circle track. Drag racing is about the here and now.

“You’ve got one chance to get it right,” he says. “There is no next corner where you can make up for it, as you’re only on the vehicle for six or seven seconds. Though there are three Gs of acceleration, tire shake and vibration, and 200-mile-per-hour wind on your shoulder trying to rip you off the back of the motorcycle, 90% of [the sport] is mental.”

Hines, 38, plans to continue racing as long as he is physically capable and still having fun. He’s also started to pass the torch on to Declan, who began his own racing career when he was 7. In the drag-racing world there are half-scale dragsters that have engines from five to 40 horsepower, based upon the age group.

“We go out to Lucas Oil Raceway for testing and streetcar nights,” Hines says. “Declan participates in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series.”

In four years he has progressed through three different age groups, running first at 13.9 seconds. He switched to the next age group at age 8, dropping to 11.9 seconds, and again at age 10, dropping to 8.9 seconds.

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October is here! For us at Sheltering Wings, this means a greater opportunity to share with our community what awareness and prevention of domestic violence looks like and how everyone plays a role! From a declaration of our county commissioners, to people wearing purple to show their support of survivors, and so much more in between!

However, there is a part of me that wishes to fast forward 20 years to see if the methods of awareness and prevention are working.

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• Stopping by our booth if you see us in the community!

• Wearing purple in October!

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• Joining our Men IN Action efforts by attending our breakfast in October, or become a part of the committee!

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materials that can equip you to prevent abuse from starting and happening again.

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Amanda Thieman 317-251-4769 amanda@317grow.com 317Grow is the premier landscaping company in Indianapolis specializing in landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Whether you are looking to design the landscape of your dreams or nurture it for years to come, we’re here for you. Amanda is driven by the challenge of providing distinctive landscape designs that merge practicality and ingenuity and she prides herself in creating unique outdoor spaces that her clients never thought possible.

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visits, secure text messaging, and fee transparency. Eliminate the insurance hassle and enjoy comprehensive patient-centered healthcare from an experienced physician. Visit www. ailmmd.com or call 317-779-1466.

ALL STAR DENTAL

Rachel Goad 317-563-8090 rachelgoaddds@gmail.com Dental care for the whole family conveniently located in the same complex as Kohl’s in Brownsburg. Dr. Rachel and her team tries to create a comfortable environment for every person we meet!

APPIAN TOURS INC. Erin Curry 317-903-0430 erin@appiantours.com A group travel company that works primarily with student groups providing fun and educational trips to many destinations including Washington, D.C., Louisville, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis and anywhere USA. B&W PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING

Dr. Jayme Adelsperger 317-858-4688 670@adelspergerortho.com With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jayme Adelsperger has helped countless people achieve their dream smile. You probably already know someone with an Adelsperger smile and with a quick call to our office, we can help you with yours! We look forward to meeting you!

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Lisa Youngblood, MD 317-779-1466 info@ailmmd.com Lisa Youngblood, MD provides medical care for patients of all ages at AilmMD in Brownsburg. Her direct primary care practice offers immediate availability and flexible hours for in-person and virtual

AND DRAINS Beth Rovazzini 317-243-3581 brovazzini@bplusw.com B&W is a full-service, family-owned HVAC, plumbing and drains company offering a level of service that you need to experience for yourself. Fair pricing.

Extended service hours that save you on overtime. No overtime fees. Fast response times. It’s no wonder some of our customers and their families have been with us for more than 50 years.

BEE COFFEE ROASTERS Bj Davis 317-840-6217 bj@beecoffeeroaster.com Here at Bee we love coffee. We believe in sourcing good coffee from good people for good people. Here we love our community and look forward to serving it. Locally made for everyone.

BIRTH BY DESIGN DOULA SERVICES Julie Pichon 317-514-8677 julie@birth-by-design.com I offer education and support before, during and after your birth experience.

I am a certified birth Doula with over 20 years of experience and also offer breastfeeding preparation

and support as a Certified Lactation Specialist. Contact me for a free consultation. Booking 2022 due dates.

BOGAN EYECARE CENTER Stephanie Curts 317-852-4751 eyedocs@boganeyecare.com Dr. Stephanie Curts and Dr. Christina Streff are Optometrists serving Brownsburg and nearby communities in all of their eyecare needs. We strive for excellent customer service with a small town personal touch. We are passionate about helping our patients see better and feel better about their eyes.

BOTTLES ‘N BINKIES Tracy Ammon 317-286-3727 tracy@bottlesandbinkies.com A Boutique for Babes - we carry clothing (size 0-12), toys and accessories for small children. Let us help you with your next baby shower or birthday gift!

BRAIN BALANCE PLAINFIELD Rhonda Zollner 317-707-7452 rzollner@brainbalance.com Brain Balance is the leading drug-free training program designed to help kids improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety and academic performance.

The program goes above and beyond the more traditional, mainstream approaches you may have tried before to help your child get to the root of their challenges.

CABIN COFFEE COMPANY Stephanie Yant 317-563-3060 stephanie.y@cabincoffee.net Cabin Coffee Company is a coffeeshop and roastery that specializes in creating a warm, welcoming environment while serving the highest quality products.

Cabin Coffee prides themselves on their local community involvement and would like to say thank you for your continued support!

CARE TO CHANGE COUNSELING

April Bordeau 317-790-9396 april.bordeau@caretochange.org Care to Change is a counseling group focused on helping children, adults, families and communities with life’s many challenges. With offices in Avon, Brownsburg and online, we’ve assembled a team of highly educated professionals

who use evidence-based approaches to bring practical solutions for positive change. Learn more at caretochange.org, via social media or call 317-790-9396.

CARING CALL CONNECTION, INC. Patricia Page-Tyree, RN/CSA 317-745-6440 patriciatyreern@gmail.com Caring Call Connection is a licensed Personal Services Agency for Seniors!

We are the trusted source of Senior Care for Hendricks County. 25 years of providing the most compassionate care and specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Our Owner, “Pattie Page” Tyree is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) with over 30 years of Hospital and Homecare experience. Compassion is our Passion!

CASS AND COMPANY SALON

Angi Snodgrass 317-272-3770 info@cassandcompanysalon.com Our mission since 2001 at Cass and Company Salon is to create a relaxing and positive environment. We strive to put our guests at ease as soon as they step into our salon and are greeted by one of our many talented team members.

Our motto “The Best Experience of Your Day” is the backbone of our business. We ensure to always provide just that to our guests through mutual respect and top of the line hair care and spa services.

CLUB Z TUTORING WEST INDY Gerrian deJong 317-565-2402 gdejong@clubztutoring.com Club Z in Home Tutoring is the largest in-home tutoring company in the country. Three things make our program successful. We work with students 1:1;Tutor helps student on school curriculum;We partner with the school/ teacher.

COCO & LEMON LLC Evelyne Hancock 801-899-3784 evelyne.hancock@houseoftoilets.com Houseoftoilets.com is an online retailer for toilets and bidets. We are based here in Avon. We look forward to help you find the best possible toilet/bidet at any price point with great customer support and free shipping for all our products!

DEKA LASH PLAINFIELD COMMONS Deborah Brown 317-667-0681 plainfieldcommons@dekalash.com Deka Lash is the fastest growing lash company in the industry providing services such as: eye lash extensions, lash lift and tints and brow lamination and tints. Deka Lash provides a clean relaxing atmosphere and a look that enhances your beauty, customized just for you.

DEKEN BENJAMIN INSURANCE AGENCY Michelle Benjamin 317-271-3900 info@dekenbenjamin.com Michelle Benjamin came to work for Deken in 1988 as a file clerk on the westside of Indianapolis, In 2005 she purchased the agency. She relocated the agency to Avon in 2010 as Deken Benjamin Insurance Agency. She is joined in the agency by Stephanie Buster and Rick Rowekamp who are also licensed agents.

EARTH WEAR ROCK SHOP Tracey Spivey 317-440-6108 traceydcollier@hotmail.com Locally owned and operated since 2018. Earth Wear Rock Shop offers a large selection of Gems, Minerals, & Handcrafted Jewelry all the reasonable prices. 309 West Main St. Plainfield IN. OPEN 11-4 Tuesday-Thursday & Saturdays Check us out on Facebook EARTH WEAR PLAINFIELD GOLD CLEAVER MEAT MARKET

Jennifer Bryer 317-271-69328 info@goldcleavermeatmarket.com Our mission is to provide our community with high quality proteins from your neighborhood meat market. We are proud to offer top quality beef, pork, seafood, chicken, in-house dry aged steaks and grocery items. We cut and grind fresh daily.

HANZYROSEARTT Hannah Scott 812-679-2329 hanzyroseart@icloud.com My name is Hannah Scott, I am a self taught traditional/digital artist from Bloomington IN. I create custom artwork, business logos, I sell my original paintings and prints.

HIPPIES CLOSET Kim Garner 317-667-4652 hippiescloset311@gmail.com Hippies Closet is a consignment boutique shop in Brownsburg. I carry women’s and men’s name brand clothing and accessories along with designer handbags like Louis Vuitton, tory burch and many more. I carry high end perfume and cologne. I have sizes XS to 4X. INNER BALANCE - PILATES & YOGA STUDIO

Heide Haas 317-939-2108 innerbalancepiyo@yahoo.com We are a boutique, contemporary Pilates & Yoga studio focused on small group and Private Training. We encourage you to come to classes because you enjoy it, because you want to be pain-free, you want to stretch, be strong, increase mobility, improve balance, and to feel the best you have ever felt.

INSPIRED HOME AND GIFTS Casey Smitherman 317-501-5469 casey@inspiredhomeandgifts.com Inspired Home and Gifts is your one stop shop for home decor, gifts, specialty foods, baby clothing, and more. We carry well multiple items from local vendors along with well recognized lines such a Farm House Fresh, Duke Cannon, and Soberdough.

INTEGRITY LEARNING CENTER Alicia Boyll 317-514-0442 alicia@integrityaba.com Compassionate pediatric therapy and support for autism, speech, and behavioral challenges in Plainfield, IN. Our program offers an inclusive, childcentered environment where kids learn through interactive play and positive reinforcement.

IVRY LANE GOWN & TUXEDO Synthia Nance 317-350-2197 ivrylane@gmail.com Ivry Lane Wedding Gown & Tuxedo is a wedding and occasion boutique specializing in making you look and feel as impressive as you deserve. Our mission is to provide each and every customer with outstanding gowns and unforgettable shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else.

JENNIFER SEGNER, MARY KAY INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Jennifer Segner 317-679-2093 jensegner@yahoo.com

I will help you with skin care and makeup options to help you look and feel your best. Contact me for a free facial. 317679-2093. I keep a full inventory in stock and can deliver the same day! Gift giving ideas and free wrapping.

KAY. RENAE DESIGNS Kaylin Carter 317-730-0761 kay.renaedesigns@gmail.com I’m a local seamstress who specializes in custom designs and wedding gown alterations! I graduated from Purdue with a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design.

See my work and more information at Kay. Renae Designs - Custom Creations and Alterations on Facebook.

Lledo Designs specializes in graphic design and other handmade items.

Invitations, logos, marketing materials, portrait retouching, party decor, home decor, gifts and so much more!

See more on Facebook @lledodesigns MARCIA’S PREMIER DESIGNS JEWELRY DEALS AND OUTLET Marcia Wirt 317-714-3494 marciawirt1014@hotmail.com Premier Designs Jewelry ceased operations December, 2020, but I was a rep for many years and have hundreds of items used for display only. Big Discounts! Contact me for more info!

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KEMPER CPA GROUP LLP

Carrie Hanni and Lesley Rhoden 317-839-9136 channi@kempercpa.com Carrie Hanni and Lesley Rhoden are proud partners of the Kemper CPA Group LLP Avon office. Kemper CPA Group LLP is a regional accounting firm with 28 locations. Kemper takes pride in being involved in the communities where they live and work, and 40% of the 66 partners are women!

KIDDIEWINKS Nikki Musser 317-625-7663 nmusser76@yahoo.com Kiddiewinks is a kids resale boutique, located in Brownsburg. We sell gently love kids clothes from infant to junior sizes, toys, equipment and more.

KITCHEN TUNE UP Jill Mirise 317-442-5924 jmirise@kitchentuneup.com We offer affordable Kitchen updates that will transform an your kitchen in 1-5 days. We offer 5 service options at different price points for every investment level. (Our original Tune Up, Cabinet Refacing/Redooring, Cabinet Painting, Custom Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash,& Flooring. We are locally owned and operated here in Avon.

LLEDO DESIGNS Laura O’Dell 317-625-7663 lledodesigns@gmail.com

Wendy Gehman 317-754-6284 brownsburg@mathnasium.com Our three nearby Mathnasium locations specialize in helping math make sense for school-aged children. Whether catching up or getting ahead, Mathnasium can craft a learning plan for your child.

Enroll monthly (with no large up-front payments, and flexible scheduling) we’re open five days a week! Visit mathnasium. com/indy or call/text (317) 754-6284.

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER OF PLAINFIELD Joy Dorsey 1-812-360-5831 meinekejoy@yahoo.com I not only love being a co-owner of a family- owned and operated independent auto repair shop along side my husband, but I also love that our business in Plainfield, Meineke Car Care Center as well as my partner- has always valued and respected my voice, and it’s been our main goal that the Community we serve on a daily basis know we feel the exact same way about theirs.

NEW STRENGTH COUNSELING LLC Marcia Wirt 317-868-7133 canderson@newstrengthcounseling.com New Strength Counseling provides trauma-informed, evidenced based, client centered, cognitive behavioral therapy to help everyone find their strength. New Strength Counseling strives to create a space that is welcome and accessible to everyone. In network with most major insurance and EAP providers.

NEXT GEN NEURO Olivia Martinez 219-741-7374 info@teamngn.com Next Gen Neuro partners with hospitals, physician offices and AEEG companies to deliver better neurological outcomes for patients of all ages through remote EEG/cEEG service solutions.

Whether you need remote monitoring coverage, reading physician support or are looking to totally outsource your neurodiagnostic department, we are here for you 24/7/365.

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Stephanie Bernhardt 317-373-2131 stephanie@orangeleafavon.net Orange Leaf Avon & Plainfield offer freedom from average every day options. From flavors, cups, smoothies, shakes and cakes, we give our guest the freedom to create whatever sweet treat they can come up with next. Our froyo flavors are the best, because we make them that way. No really, we do. Each flavor recipe is uniquely ours and you can’t get it anywhere else!

PREMIER ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS

Meaghan Molsberry 317-696-9043 dance@premieracademyofdance.com Meaghan Molsberry, is owner/creative director of Premier Academy of the Performing Arts. Serving both Hendricks County and Indianapolis west side, this Avon studio provides a welcoming environment and technically sound instruction. Ages: 18 months+ Recreational and competition dance programs available.

Instruction in multiple genres of dance.

QUEEN ANNE’S LACE FLOWERS AND GIFTS LeBlanc ee 317-858-8170 krysteeandkids@yahoo.com Full service flower and gift shop in Brownsburg. Servicing Brownsburg, Avon, West Indianapolis and other surrounding areas. We love to bring smile to people’s faces with fresh cut flowers! Let us help you make someone’s day!

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Tiffany Bates 317-468-3897 rebelfitgroup@gmail.com Yoga & Group fitness classes in a private, small-group, boutique setting that promotes body positive self care through physical, mental and spiritual wellness.

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RELIABLE NUMBER MANAGEMENT Rachel Paul 317-383-0222 rachel@reliablecounts.com What can Reliable Number Management do for you? We offer services in Bookkeeping, Payroll and

COUNSELING LLC Laura Jay-Ballinger 317-207-1732 laura@ restorativeconnectioncounseling.com Private psychotherapy practice specializing in women’s health with concentrations in anxiety, trauma and disordered eating.

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RICKS ROOFING INC Amy Mann 317-223-3972

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ROZZI & ASSOCIATES Susan Rozzi 317-294-6121 susan@rozziandassociates.com Rozzi and Associates is a leadership and organizational development organization helping good leaders become great! Every one of our programs starts with the premise that great leadership skills are a product of time, practice, and focused development.

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RHEA SERVICES Sarah Kendrick 317-732-5181 sarah@rheaservices.com The mission of RHEA Services is to walk beside individuals in all stages of life: cataloging and securing their essential information, ensuring readiness for life’s many transitions, and providing assistance to families as they finalize a loved one’s estate.

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Michelle Maclin 317-850-0835 michelle@ruffhouseadventures.com Located off the square in Danville, we offer the following services for your best fur friend: doggy daycare, dog training and grooming. Schedule a reservation on our app: ruffhouseadventures. gingrapp.com/customer

Dr. Rebecca De La Rosa offers comfortable and cosmetic, state-of-the-art quality dental care at Avon Family Dentistry. Her patients comment on her commitment to detail and her gentle demeanor in a relaxed atmosphere. Dr. De La Rosa prides herself in being a good listener and enjoys getting to know her patients.

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SEIZE THE NIGHT DESIGNS Sarah Fentz 317-563-3190 seizethenightdesigns@gmail.com Custom Handmade Gifts and Accessories. Curated Boutique Clothing and Gifts.

SHAR’S MEDICAL SUPPLIES Shar Brown 317-652-6300 sharsmedicalsupply@gmail.com Shar’s Medical Supplies LLC, a womenowned small business, was established in 2008 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company is a retail and wholesale distributor of durable medical equipment. Shar’s Medical Supplies LLC provides quality durable medical equipment to a diverse community.

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SOMETHING SOMEHOW PRETTY AMAZING Nicol Adenekan 317-985-4654 nicol@somethingsomehowprettyamazing.org Indianapolis Micro Cut Flower Farm.

Locally grown from field to vase. We believe in sustainable, pesticide free practices and growing fresh, seasonal blooms. We hand sow our seeds, hand harvest our blooms and prepare our blooms fresh.

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SHELTER INSURANCE BRYNN COCHRAN Brynn Cochran 317-852-6959 bcochran@shelterinsurance.com I am proud to provide insurance services of all types to the Brownsburg community and surrounding areas. My goal is to make insurance as simple but effective for those “just in case” moments of life.

SIMPLE CHOICE AGENCY Chris Lynch 317-837-4960 chris@simplechoiceagency.com Full Service Independent Owned Insurance Agency

Suzy Pineda 317-271-9500 suzyp80@yahoo.com Since 2012, Style Threads Resale (formally Suzy’s Consign & Resale) has been Hendricks county’s premiere ladies resale shop! We carry name brand ladies fashion in sizes XS-3X, shoes, purses and accessories. Style Threads is a fun, friendly and fashionable place to shop and to consign your gently loved items. With over 1500 active consignors, our inventory changes every day!

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Shannon Austin 317-932-0099 shannon@slaaudiology.com SLA Audiology is a private practice audiology clinic independently owned

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SOLD IT REALTY GROUP Lori Redman 317-370-9413 lori@lorisoldit.com The Sold It Realty Group is an independent real estate company serving Hendricks, Marion, Boone, Hamilton, and surrounding counties. We have award

Emily Hawthorne 317-545-3880 emily@theacademyvolleyball.com We started Academy Volleyball Club to provide athletes quality instruction and competitive teams, in a positive and healthy environment. We offer camps, clinics, lessons, leagues and club teams for girls and boys ages 4-18, at a variety of levels. Call us today to join The Academy Family!

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Andrea Snyder 317-386-8031 info@thefudgekettle.com The Fudge Kettle is known for their fresh in-house made cream & butter fudge, which is cut in front of you when you order. You will also find several

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THE PAYROLL DEPARTMENT, INC. Teresa Ray 317-852-2568 teresa@payrolldepartment.biz We are a payroll processing company working with small to mid-size businesses. Est. 1990.

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Terri Fisher 317-742-7008 tfisher@thetiedyelab.com The Tie Dye Lab is a hands-on, do-ityourself Tie-Dye Studio in Avon, Indiana.

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also want to reach the ladies who want to clear out their closets,” Pineda says.

For nearly a decade, Style Threads Resale & Boutique has been selling good-as-new apparel that represents the latest trends in everyday casual wear. The owners curate name-brand ladies clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry from the best closets in Hendricks and surrounding counties.

To make that task seamless, consignments are taken Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays by appointment. Pineda is looking to buy name-brand ladies items that are no more than three years old, so that they are still in style. The items should be freshly laundered, in new or like-new condition, and may be brought in on hangers or neatly folded and placed in a laundry basket or tote.

Consignors can drop off their clothes for review, and Pineda will either give items back that do not meet their standards, or pass them on to one of the local nonprofits that she partners with, such as the Lynhurst Community Center and House of Prayers Ministries.

For eight years, Suzy Pineda ran Suzy’s Consign & Resale in Avon. In 2015, her daughter Tiffany Wallace joined the business, adding the boutique side of the store, which carries all new items. In February of 2021, the mother-daughter duo relocated their business to a new, 3,200-square-foot location off of Highway 36 in the same location as Danny’s Mexican Ice Cream and AT&T. Though the location is new and the owners have rebranded, it’s the same location owned by the mother-daughter duo that was voted Best Consignment Store in Hendricks County by the Hendricks County Flyer. Those who don’t follow social media or receive emails may have assumed the business closed, but it is still here and going strong, carrying everyday casual and business-casual clothing in sizes from extra small through plus-size 3X. In her work, Pineda aims to serve two demographics - the buyers and the sellers.

The owners recently started accepting home goods such as small side tables, wall art, knickknacks, throw blankets, decorative candles, vases, small mirrors, and serving trays. All must be in excellent condition and under five years old.

“What sets us apart is that we get to know our customers by name and learn their likes, dislikes and style choices,” says Pineda, a lifelong Hendricks County resident. “We’re personal with our customers.”

Though COVID-19 has been a challenge, especially for small businesses, Pineda and Wallace have weathered the storm.

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customers supported us through that,” says Pineda, who began doing porch pickups as well as weekly Facebook Live sales during the pandemic. “It was important to think outside the box on how to keep inventory and revenue coming in.”

She continues to do Facebook Live sales on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. (search for Style Threads Resale on Facebook). The virtual shopping experience is ideal for working moms or those who are uncomfortable shopping in stores right now.

Maurices, Kate Spade, COACH and Michael Kors, as well as brands from local boutiques.

Other brands include Chico’s, INC, Style & Co, TJ Maxx and more.

Nothing makes Pineda feel better than when someone walks out of the store with a bag full of clothing, having only spent perhaps $50.

“Normally, I have anywhere between 18 and 40 women watch when I go live and shop,” says Pineda, who stands in front of a bright light describing the apparel.

“We really do have something for everyone,” Pineda says. “It’s a new store every time you come in because inventory is constantly changing.”

“They are thrilled because they got namebrand stuff at a fraction of the cost, and I’m thrilled that they are so happy,” Pineda says.

For example, she might say, “This is a LOFT short-sleeved top, navy blue, slim fit, size medium, 100% cotton, so it’ll keep you cool.

It’s $12.99, but look - it’s got tags attached and is brand new, so it’s a $39 shirt that you’re going to get for $12.99.”

On the consignment side, Pineda adds 100 to 300 items daily to the sales floor. The boutique gets new arrivals weekly, consisting of the latest style trends. New items in Wallace’s boutique are always on Instagram under Style Threads Boutique.

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a DJ spins tunes, the American Legion representatives prepare food, and Avon Police Department officers offer K-9 demonstrations.

One of the biggest draws of the event is the witches. Each year, 15 to 20 volunteers dress up as witches in elaborate costumes. They strap broomsticks to their bikes, and ride and dance to music.

“The kids are mesmerized by the witches,” says Tiffany Bates, owner of Rebel Studio and founder of the event. “They love interacting with them and getting their pictures taken with them. The costumes are amazing.”

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The first Witch’s Ride took place in October of 2019. It was a last-minute idea, and Bates was happily surprised to have 650 people show up. They even ran out of candy. COVID has thrown off attendance, but she’s still looking forward to a great, well-attended event his year.

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