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PLAINFIELD POLICE CITIZENS ACADEMY INVITES LOCALS FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Writer / Melissa Gibson Photography Provided

Police Citizens Academy will be hosted by the department.

Have you ever wondered why a police officer handled a particular situation the way he or she did? What does it take to become a police officer? When they’re not out in the community, what are they doing at the station?

Week one includes a tour of the facilities, an introduction and orientation for the class. Each following week is a breakdown of all things law-enforcement related.

Citizens and business owners of the Town of Plainfield have an opportunity to answer all of these questions and others through the Plainfield Police Department’s (PPD) Police Citizens Academy.

“We have a week with detectives, sharing a case study and how they break it down to solve,” says Lieutenant Chris Cutshaw, PPD training coordinator. “There’s a day we go over the use of force requirements.

That’s a hot topic in the news. We give the class an idea of our limitations, our training and how to evaluate the information you might see in the news.”

The class is an eight-week program that shares all the ins and outs of what our Another class is all about firearms, and police officers do, how they do it and why involves the PPD shooting simulator, they do it. This spring, the third Plainfield their training and why one firearm may be

necessary over another.

Participants also have the opportunity to meet with specialty groups such as the K9s, bike patrol, school resource officers (SROs), the drone program leaders and others.

The final class is held at a Plainfield Board of Police Commissioners meeting, where participants are recognized and officially graduate from the program.

“These are citizens who want to know their community a little better,” says PPD Deputy Chief Joe Aldridge. “On the one side we see mainstream media, and on the other side we’re taking them through our operations and they can see why this was done that way. It’s all about community engagement and involvement.”

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The Town of Plainfield hosts a Citizens Academy each year, walking participants through each department that makes the town operate, including Public Works, Parks and Economic Development.

The PPD shares a quick overview of their department on one evening including information about the budget and where the taxpayers’ money is going. The Police Citizens Academy allows interested parties to dig a little deeper.

Nichole Swickard is a Plainfield resident who completed the Citizens Academy and then the Police Citizens Academy.

The mother of four says she came into the class interested in learning more about how the department was handling the current climate surrounding police officers across the country, and wasn’t sure how she felt about SROs in the school system.

“My kids love their SROs, and listening

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to [the officers] talk about what they’re really there for really changed my mind,” Swickard says. “These are not security guards. They are trained police officers from the town and that made a big difference to me.”

In addition, Swickard has found new ways to volunteer in her community and says it’s fostered a sense of community in her children as well.

“I joined the Plainfield Kiwanis Club and the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce,” she says. “I’ve served on the Quaker Day Parade committee, and overall I think it’s just opened doors for me. I’ve met so many different people from the town.”

there’s a dog and a suspect, they’re going to get bit, but actually it’s only about four times out of 300. K9 apprehension resulting in a dog bite is very rare.”

Michael Brouillard also attended the Police Citizens Academy after attending the town’s Citizens Academy.

The amount of training required by officers seems to be another surprise.

“At a young age I was taught about the importance of service to your community, and I thought, ‘What better way to see the inner workings of Plainfield than going behind the scenes and attending these courses?’” Brouillard says.

“I think people are interested in learning just how much it takes to become an officer,” Cutshaw says. “There’s the academy and field training, and ongoing training every year.”

He was impressed by the openness and friendliness of the officers in the different departments as the classes continued.

“Everyone was so nice and anxious to show us how they do their job - the SWAT team, detectives, K9 patrol, those working in the evidence locker and others,” Brouillard says. “I walked away from the course with a newfound respect for the police officers. I learned that the people wearing this uniform are the same people that live down the street from you and I.”

Swickard noticed this. “They do way more hours of training than what is required of them, and we learned how they are constantly talking and developing ideas,” she says. “For example, if there’s an incident in another state that involved an officer, they say, ‘Let’s sit down and evaluate what could or should have been done differently so we know how to handle this if it occurs here.’”

The class is serving its purpose educating and connecting with citizens, who then go out and volunteer, and share what they’ve learned with others.

Cutshaw and Aldridge have received additional feedback.

“I’ve heard people say they had no idea how long the hiring process takes, or they’re surprised about the statistics regarding how often an apprehension is made with a K9 that doesn’t involve a dog bite,” Aldridge says. “Most people think if

“[The academy] was something we were really missing in the department,” Aldridge says. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there and we want to share what we are doing here, and the ways the community can volunteer and get involved. When misinformation is presented, they can say, ‘I’ve been to the academy and that’s not really how that works.’”

Cutshaw believes the academy course will evolve as they continue to develop the curriculum.

“We’re just getting started,” Cutshaw says. “I’d like to add some more hands-on opportunities. We do have the firearm simulator and the K9 demonstrations, but I think as we make slight changes and improvements, we’ll continue to add a few more things like that.”

“If you’re wanting to get the real facts about how our town works, this is the way to do it,” Swickard adds. “It’s fun.

You’re meeting people that are out there helping and protecting our town. These people will be the ones who show up when you need them.”

To join the academy, an application is required and generally posted on the PPD Facebook page or on their website in late February. Each class is approximately 2.5 hours once per week, and the PPD asks that participants attend at least six of the eight classes.

Background checks are required to ensure a safe environment for the entire class, and the spots fill quickly. You must be a resident of the Town of Plainfield or a business owner in Plainfield to attend. If not invited to attend in 2024, applicants are welcome to apply again for the following year.

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The Gobble Gallop 5K has become a unique community tradition over the past 11 years.

In 2022, 1,300 participants from toddlers

in strollers to older adults came out to walk or run a 5K with the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA on Thanksgiving morning.

their own that week,”says Nikki Richards, district marketing director. “We also have the Leftover 10K, a virtual challenge after the holiday.”

“We offer a 5K on Thanksgiving morning, but we also offer a virtual 5K so participants can run the race route on

The virtual offerings are a great way to include local residents who happen to travel over the weekend. In addition,

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families from across the country can join in on the fun. Participating in any form is a great way to create a healthy tradition for yourself and your family, but nothing beats joining the Thanksgiving gathering with the community.

“Chase the Turkey will be making appearances throughout the community this fall, and at the Gobble Gallop he participates in a few games we play,” Richards says. “Chase runs on the course, and those who can grab one of his feathers will receive a special prize.”

Participants really get into the spirit with costumes, “magic socks,” and posters celebrating the day.

“You see entire families walking together - grandma, grandpa, mom or dad pushing the stroller, and others bring their dog on a leash,” Richards says. “Whatever family is to you, it’s just a fun event for everyone.”

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A DJ will provide music to keep the party going, and as participants cross the finish line, snacks and water will be provided.

With the tagline “Give. Gallop. Gather.” the YMCA not only wants the community to gather and create healthy habits, but they also host the event as a fundraiser, giving back to the community in the best way the YMCA team knows how.

Last year, $324,000 was awarded in financial assistance to community members. The funds help subsidize membership costs and program fees, allowing everyone to join in the many programs the YMCA has to offer.

The programs include something for all ages, from early learning and youth sports to personal training and active older-adult programming.

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This November 23 at 8 a.m., those interested are able to give back and have a lot of fun in the process.

“This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and I think with it happening the morning of Thanksgiving, it’s been a great blessing for us,” Richards says. “People are in that gracious mood, thinking about giving back to their community, and along with the family traditions, it all blends together perfectly.”

Oh, and there’s a bonus.

Winners in each age group at the Gobble Gallop will walk away with a pumpkin pie, making that Thanksgiving dinner extra sweet.

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As the weather gets colder, you may hear of more and more people getting the flu.

Influenza, better known as the flu, is a contagious and potentially serious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications. While the virus is detected year-round, the flu typically circulates during the fall and winter months.

However, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

KNOW THE COMMON FLU SYMPTOMS. Common symptoms of the flu include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue. Not everyone with flu has a fever, and some people have vomiting and diarrhea, which is more common in children than adults.

When severe enough, symptoms of the flu can require hospitalization. Without proper care, the flu can be deadly. Seek medical attention for high fevers, or if you have other medical conditions that the flu may complicate including diabetes, asthma or congestive heart failure. You can get the flu multiple times each year.

FLU SHOTS ARE RECOMMENDED.

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TAKE OTHER STEPS TOWARD FLU PREVENTION.

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Bus drivers serve an important role in any school corporation, transporting all ages to and from school, field trips, athletic events and more.

Bus drivers not only serve an important role for the school, but also serve an important role in a child’s life.

Linette Legg and Marcella Treboldi are two Plainfield Community School Corporation (PCSC) employees in the transportation department who are making a difference every day.

For Legg, a family history perhaps led her to a career driving a bus. She can trace back four generations of family members who valued children, education and making a difference.

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“My great-grandfather, Spencer Thompson, drove for Mooresville in 1886,” Legg says. “In that day, it was a wagon pulled by horses. My grandfather drove a bus for Plainfield for 18 years.

My father drove a bus for Mill Creek for 18 years or so, and then he switched to doing bus maintenance. From there, my mother took over his route for about six years in the early ’70s.”

For Legg, it wasn’t necessarily a planned career, but just like her family members before her, it became important.

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“When my youngest went to kindergarten, I applied to be a teacher’s aide,” she says. “I was looking for a schedule that would allow me to be home at night with my kids. The superintendent at the time said they didn’t need teacher’s aides but they did need bus drivers, and they were happy to train me.”

The transportation department is still happy to train anyone wanting to drive for them. After a paid training period, obtaining a paid commercial driver’s license and some experience out on the road, they’ll gladly employ someone interested in driving a bus.

Legg recalls her first bus more than 47 years ago was a manual vehicle with no air conditioning, radio or cameras, but she loved it.

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“I loved the schedule,” she says. “I loved being home in the afternoon and running errands, and still having those evenings free with my kids. I love having the summers off. I also love the kids.

They say the cutest things, and I have often said I’d do this even if I didn’t get paid.”

Of course today, Legg’s bus features an automatic transmission, air conditioning, cameras, and twoway radios to communicate with the transportation department, making things a bit easier - but that’s not why she does it.

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“I still see kids in the store that remember me,” she says. “A few of them still call me and we get together for lunch. Nearly 50 years later, I’m now picking up the grandchildren of some of the kids I had on my bus years ago. I really feel appreciated and remembered.”

Students recall the fun incentives Legg would include on her bus rides, from candy to soda and other prizes, which enticed them to grow and learn a little more on the ride to and from school.

“I always said good morning to the kids and a lot of them wouldn’t even look at me,” she says. “Once, I told them that if we could get every person to say good morning on one day, we’d have candy at the end of the week. It took them a few days and the kids at the front of the bus were all listening intently, but they finally got it.”

In addition to making a difference in students’ lives, Legg cherishes the relationships within the department.

“I’ve formed really close friendships with the other drivers over the years,” she says. “I was only 28 when I first started and was the youngest one there.

We’d go on field trips and pack our own picnic to have with our bus-driver friends. It was just a lot of fun.”

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The transportation department can see the difference people like Legg and Treboldi make within the team.

“Plainfield Schools is so lucky to have such devoted transportation staff including Marcella and Linette,” says Brooke Orner, PCSC director of communications. “Their joy for their job is shown through their smiling faces each day, and their positivity starts our students’ days off on the right note.”

Treboldi certainly agrees, regarding the power of positivity.

At 91 years old, she’s been serving as a bus aide for the past 20 years.

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“I retired and my husband passed away after 53 years of marriage,” she says. “I live alone and I believe if you don’t use it, you lose it. I decided to do something.

I love children and started working with the transportation department, and I love it.”

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Treboldi, or grandma as she’s known to many, recognized right away the need for her presence in the students’ lives.

“I didn’t realize until I started working on the bus how much the kids needed care and love,” Treboldi says. “One little girl asked if I would come to school and read her a story on grandparents’ day because her grandma wouldn’t do it. I took the day off and went. Had I not, she would have been the only one there without a grandma, and I realized I can do something for these children.”

Like Legg, Treboldi often sees children from her bus at the grocery store, and they often thank her for the impact she made on their lives.

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“I see these grown-up kids come up to me at Walmart and say, ‘I was on your bus in kindergarten,’” Treboldi says. “I look forward to going to work every day, and they say I’m known for my sense of humor and a beautiful heart. That makes me feel good.”

Even at Treboldi’s age, she’s still planting in her garden, working out at the aquatic center, and is an active member at her local church. She doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.

She’s also not afraid to teach, discipline and show the students the love they deserve.

“I have a seat midway through the bus,” she says. “The kids are smart and if you’re not looking, they might do something they’re not supposed to do. I want to see what’s going on in the front and back of the bus. Every once in a while someone gets a little out of hand, but I don’t yell at them and I don’t call them out in front of their friends. I just

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Treboldi says many times the student genuinely apologizes, and all is well.

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As far as her relationships with peers, Treboldi loves them all.

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“Right now we are so short of drivers and aides,” she says. “I wish we could increase our staff, but not one driver comes in there that I don’t love. We talk and hug every day and when we get someone new, I always welcome them. It’s a family.”

Even with the shortage of bus drivers and aides across the state and beyond, those taking on the responsibility and care for our children’s transportation are valued and appreciated.

“It’s hard to imagine our department without Linette and Marcella,” says Dean Shepard, PCSC director of transportation.

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