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Making the Donuts Plainfield Jack’s Donuts Owners Talk Passion For the Community Writer / Jamie Hergott

Jack’s Donuts in Plainfield is more than just your average donut shop.

This location not only offers a drivethrough but a wide variety of freshly made donuts each day as well as flavored coffee.

“We aren’t just donuts,” says co-owner, Chris Hummel. “You can get any specialty drink here that you can get at Starbucks: mochas, lattes, smoothies, frappuccinos and more. We have different flavors of drip coffee. And there are 32 types of donuts in our case every day.”

The franchise is one of three in Hendricks County and is owned by couples Samantha and Scott Quinn and Alicia and Chris Hummel. The couples are good friends and enjoy running their business together.

“We have similar tastes, thoughts and ideas,” Alicia says. “So we work really well together.”

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in Hendricks County. Alicia and Chris own a telecommunications company and have a background in business. They also have a family member who is part owner of Jack’s Donuts in Avon. Both couples were looking for a business to own in Plainfield, and Jack’s Donuts was the perfect fit.

“These donuts are made fresh every single day,” Samantha says. “From the dough to the frying to the glazing. Everything happens every night. Everything is done in house. That’s our big sell.”

If there isn’t anything in their expansive case that suits someone’s fancy, the

couples are more than happy to try new things.

Owners Chris, Alicia, Samantha & Scott

“We are open to doing anything custom,” Alicia says. “If someone has a hankering for something in our case, we love to try and do different things.”

Aside from donuts and coffee, Jack’s Donuts offers catering and even delivery services for orders over $50. Just recently, they filled an order for 60 dozen donuts for a Mardi Gras Celebration.

“We can do nearly anything anyone wants,” Chris says. “We do birthdays, weddings, graduations and even a lot of catering for warehouses and distribution centers. We can do cakes, fillings and toppings per request.”

The couples take a lot of pride in their Plainfield community. Chris and Scott both attended Plainfield schools, and Alicia

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“Our big thing is we are very involved with the community,” Alicia says. “We love to give back and we love being a part of everything that’s going on.”

Jack’s Donuts of Plainfield partners with Art on Main Gallery and Gifts, allowing the shop to display art. Jack’s also hosted a Donut to Canvas class with Art on Main in April. In May, Jack’s will partner with uPaint Pottery Studio for a painting party right in the donut shop where patrons can have donuts while painting a donut plate. Other community organizations that Jack’s Donuts of Plainfield supports are Sheltering Wings, Morgan County Food Rescue, Men In Action Read, and Coffee With Our Cop at Plainfield High School. Jack’s sponsors local sports teams in basketball, football, baseball, swimming and band and will also be one of the main sponsors at the No Luck Run on St. Patrick’s Day in Plainfield.

Another fun twist to the store is they recognize as many national days as they can, including National Oreo Day, National Chocolate Day and, of course, National Glaze Donut Day. For those who can’t get enough coffee, Jack’s offers Yeti-style coffee mugs. Once a mug is purchased, coffee refills are only $1 whenever the mug is brought back into the store. And don’t forget about Happy Hour.

From 2 to 5 p.m. each day, specialty drinks are half off and a dozen donuts are only $10. Customers can also make preorders over the phone, then swing in the drivethrough to pick up their order.

As busy as they are, the couples remain good friends and have sworn not to let business ownership ruin their friendship.

“Our philosophy as a group is whatever is best for Jack’s,” Alicia says.

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“Local parks are among the top three amenities that a family looks for when making a move to a new area,” says Meghan Stritar, Marketing and Events Manager for the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County.

“They gravitate toward outdoor events and recreational facilities. We are fortunate to have a rich supply of town, township and county parks here in Hendricks County.”

Building, maintaining and enhancing those spaces is a significant economic task for a community dedicated to providing

quality recreational opportunities. In 2009, Hendricks County Parks and Recreation recognized the need to create a fundraising partner to offset the increasing strain on the county budget. The Parks Foundation was formed that year with the goal of raising private and corporate funds to develop resources and programs for our Hendricks County Parks while at the same time preserving public green space.

“There are misconceptions about what a parks department actually needs, as opposed to merely wants,” Stritar says.

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wanted to add a water feature to their dog park. They did their own fundraiser to gather donations toward that project.”

The Parks Foundation is in a state of transition at present. Traditionally, the group has focused on four different outdoor venues: McCloud Nature Park, Sodalis Nature Park, the Vandalia Trail Park and the soon-to-be-constructed W.S. Gibbs Park. The Gibbs project is 140 acres in Washington Township that will include a nature playground, pavilion, restrooms, hiking trails and a bike playground. The nine-member board of the Foundation has just recently voted to upgrade their mission to include all Hendricks County Parks. Their goal is to bring their past successes to other local parks in Hendricks

County. Stritar shares that “we love the idea that we are going to work toward the goal of giving back to these community parks.

The individual departments do so much for so little.”

A popular event coming up before long is the “Summer Fun Run Series.” The Foundation is committed to increasing the recreation and fitness opportunities throughout Hendricks County, so this activity is a natural fit. This summer, the Foundation — along with multiple

partners in the various town park departments and townships — will provide a series of 12 free fun runs in different parks. Every Wednesday, from early June to late August, runners and walkers are invited to complete one of two pre-set courses of different lengths at the designated site. These are non-timed run and walk courses that can be enjoyed by the whole family. There will be a kick-off event at the county fairgrounds to set the pace for the upcoming season. At each run, park staff and volunteers will be present to assist

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participants and answer questions. The host parks will be clearly marked with both courses. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the local facilities and get to know the work of the Parks Foundation.

“We see it as a great way to connect with the community and share ways we can partner to enhance the parks for all to enjoy,” Stritar says. “About 6,000 people enjoy the fun runs each year. We want to meet the community in these beautiful spaces and share the mission of the

Foundation and our efforts to preserve our county parks.”

Of particular interest in 2019 is that the new White Lick Creek Trail will be the site of one of the fun runs.

Donations to the Foundation are always welcome. You can make arrangements for monthly donations or a one-time gift.

Many of the most committed supporters choose to become “Friends of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County.”

These individuals are recognized on the Foundation website and invited to special events. An annual picnic for the “Friends” is held at McCloud Nature Park, and it provides a special opportunity for donors to enjoy McCloud’s six miles of hiking trails. Volunteers are always welcome, too.

Those who have a passion for history, the out-of-doors or working with children can find a variety of different volunteer opportunities waiting for them within the Parks Foundation. If you want to know more about the work of the organization or how you can donate or volunteer, visit them online at pfohc.org.

“The Foundation would like for the local park employees to continue to focus on what they do best, coordinate programs and events, maintain the parks and plan new parks for us all to enjoy,” Stritar adds.

“We hope to take just a little off of their plates by partnering to add new features that will keep the community coming together through our wonderful parks. We would love to see legacy gifts, whereby a loved one is memorialized with a gift of flowers or greenery to a favorite park or recreational space. We are grateful for any and all donations.

What drives me is the commitment of local park employees and what they do with the little they have. Their world is all about doing a lot with a little.”

Thanks to the mission of the Foundation, our local park system will get a boost of financial help to enhance their cultural, recreational and natural resources.

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“It is incredible to be back,” she says. “I didn’t know after last May if I was going to be able to call myself an IndyCar driver again. To be back here with ClausonMarshall Racing is incredibly special to me. Bryan and I never got to be teammates again, but I hope he would be smiling that his dad is giving me the No. 39 to drive. I’m very excited.”

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Being healthy is hard. Staying physically fit, mentally strong and spiritually uplifted can be challenging with all of life’s stresses and responsibilities. Many feel alone in this battle, but they don’t have to.

Regardless of the health issue, whether it’s learning simple nutrition or battling addiction, the Hendricks County Health Partnership exists to help.

“The heart of this group is to educate, advocate and to collaborate,” Cotten says.

“That’s how we improve the health of families in our county by whatever means necessary. And everyone has equal access.”

Chase Cotten, a Public Health Education Specialist at the Hendricks County Health Department and the Partnership’s coordinator, is passionate about informing the county that there are people and resources available to help everyone

In 2010, the Hendricks County Health Department invited members of the community to gather and discuss local health issues. A group of about 20 health care professionals met for the first time in what would become the Partnership. They conducted their first project, a community health assessment, to identify what the key issues were in the county. Since then, they MAY 2019

have developed seven local coalitions to tackle all aspects of public health, growing from 20 members to currently more than 250.

Improving the health of the community may sound vague, and many may not think their own issues qualify for seeking out resources from the Partnership. But there’s a wide range of help available for all types of health-related issues. Whether it’s simply finding a nutrition and exercise plan, dealing with an addicted loved one, having suicidal thoughts or needing some tools for Seasonal Affective Disorder, there is a community resource for many issues on the broad spectrum of public mental, physical and spiritual health.

Some examples of resources available are education materials, public forums and events, education in schools and relationships with schools and hospitals to provide community support for health-related topics. One of the best resources available, according to Cotten, is a comprehensive guide on their website, which can be found at hendrickshealthpartnership.org/resources. html. This list is dynamic and active, always changing and growing. It’s an excellent place to start, regardless of what the need is.

The makeup of the group is not only dynamic, but it’s local: all are Hendricks County members.

“We are community members and neighbors,” Cotten says. “That’s the heart and the spirit of the Partnership. I know sometimes there’s a weariness in getting out of our silos and building bridges,

but the moment you open yourself up to someone’s input, explosions happen.”

The range of members allows bridges to be built across disciplines. Doctors, nurses, mental health counselors, therapists, social workers, businesses leaders, teachers, first responders and various other community members take part not only to offer their own expertise but to contribute to the cause of public health as a whole.

Members serve on one of seven local coalitions: Accessing & Utilizing Healthcare, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Tobacco Free Coalition and the Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition. The newest coalitions starting in December are The Minority Health Coalition and the Interfaith Coalition.

While the Partnership meets as a whole four times per year for coalition updates

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and professional development, the local coalitions themselves meet once a month, or every other month, to work on their own projects specifically dealing with their particular health issue.

Jenny Bates, the Wellness Director for Hendricks Regional Health and Vice Chair of the Partnership’s Advisory Board, has been with the Partnership since its inception. She also chairs the Substance Abuse Task Force’s “Projects Committee” and sits on the Mental Wellness Coalition.

“Our main goal is to improve the lives of those around us,” Bates says. “I got involved because this was the first time there was a unified and coordinated effort to invite anyone interested in improving public health from all angles, whether it’s private, nonprofit, or public. I loved the idea of bringing everyone to the table.”

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There are many different types of projects the Partnership works on throughout the year. For example, they help the Health Department spread the word about available training for lay responders and distributes Naloxone kits, as well as administers HIV/STD screenings and handles used sharps in attempts to deal with opioid overdoses.

Some projects don’t revolve around such heavy issues. The Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition produced a map of food pantries, community gardens and farmer’s markets for the public, which is available on the Partnership’s resource guide. These are just a couple examples of the many ways the work groups work locally to tackle health issues and provide specific resources to the Hendricks County community dealing with those issues.

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When Deborah Templin was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, she did what every brave cancer patient does. She took a deep breath, rolled up her sleeves and vowed to battle her aggressor. After getting a lumpectomy, she endured chemotherapy treatments and plugged into the empowering 12-week LIVESTRONG program designed to promote physical activity following a cancer diagnosis. “The LIVESTRONG program was very helpful,� says Templin, a Hendricks County resident.

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The classes use gentle movements (usually seated on a chair) to assuage symptoms, balance energy, build bone density and stimulate the lymphatic system. Lori Coffey, who teaches the class, utilizes various breathing techniques, restorative postures and guided meditation to reduce stress, improve physical function, manage pain, improve sleep and support the immune system. Coffey remains mindful of the poses she asks the class to engage in to ensure that it’s always a positive, uplifting experience.

“It’s important to keep it basic because those who are going through the cancer process are already so overwhelmed that the last thing you want to do is present them with something that’s going to serve to overwhelm them some more,” Coffey says.

“Those in treatment will be more depleted than those who are done with treatment. Also oftentimes other health issues pop up, too, such as arthritis.”

When Coffey was training to become a yoga instructor, she participated in a research project that focused on cancer patients wherein she researched the population’s needs, wants and limitations, then led a yoga class designed just for them. Around that same time, one of her sisters was diagnosed with breast

cancer. Soon thereafter, another sister was hit with the same diagnosis. Being dealt a one-two family cancer punch only increased Coffey’s passion for helping this particular community.

“This has been something that’s been true to my heart for years,” says Coffey, who appreciates the connection she sees amongst her students, likening the class to a pseudo-support group.

“I remember when some of these gals first started coming to class, they were still wearing hats because their hair hadn’t started growing back following chemo,” Coffey says. “Witnessing that transformation from bald to peach fuzz to a full head of hair is so exciting.”

CSC is a nonprofit that is fully funded by contracts the organization has with hospitals, donors and grants. There is no federal funding.

“The hospital pays us, we provide services free of charge for anyone impacted by cancer, whether that’s a patient, a loved one or friend of a patient,” says Faith Griffaw, program manager for Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana. “You might

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turning, she uses some of the relaxation techniques Coffey teaches in class.

Templin began attending Coffey’s class two years ago and always looks forward to her one hour of bliss each week.

“It gave me a way to work on my health without costing me a cent. I’m so thankful for that,” says Templin, who admits that prior to taking the class she had been skeptical of the practice.

Nevertheless, she stepped outside of her comfort zone and has been transformed by the experience.

“I have another physical issue — a connective tissue disorder that causes me a lot of pain,” she says. “Yoga, with all the stretching and deep breathing exercises, helps me feel better.

Plus, I sleep better now.”

For instance, when her mind is spinning and she’s tossing and

“I focus on counting in my breath, holding it, then releasing it,” Templin says. “It slows my mind down and helps me fall asleep.”

When Gentle Stretch Yoga for Cancer was initially offered at HRH back in February 2016, it was a monthly class, but Griffaw petitioned to transform it into a weekly class because if someone had to miss a session, it was eight weeks between classes. Once the class became weekly, they saw a huge increase in attendance, and it has continued to grow steadily. Though the class started out with just one student, now typically between 8-12 people come on a weekly basis. And if one person is missing, the others ask, “Where is so-and-so?”

“They definitely look out for one another,” Coffey says. “It’s truly an inspiring group.”

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Tell us a little bit about yourself: Family, career history, etc.

“I moved here in ’05. I’ve been married for 25 years. We have two boys: one is in his second year at Ball State in Muncie and going for a construction management degree with a minor in business management. His younger brother is a junior at Plainfield High School. We moved here in 2005 from Cincinnati, where my wife was born and raised.

For two decades I’ve done specifically retail development. I’ve built and worked in shopping centers for 24 years, and I absolutely love it. It’s how I met my wife. I was an operations manager at a shopping center in Cincinnati, and she owned and operated a t-shirt shop in the mall. My employer owned land here in Plainfield and wanted to develop a shopping center here so he asked me if I wanted to move. That project was formerly known as Metropolis. Now it’s Perry Crossing. I absolutely loved that project. “ PlainfieldMag.com / MAY 2019 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / 33

How did you come to be on the council?

“Five years ago, I was approached by a friend of ours who served on the council. She was considering not running again, and she asked if I was interested in running for town council. I’m not really a political person on the front end. What drew me to saying yes was the fact that there was fantastic infrastructure that council members put into place 25 to 30 years ago. I wanted to be a part of that.”

What do you like most about being on the council?

“The ability to connect with people and the residents. I’m amazed by the people I meet.

Just about every week I get to meet new people with all kinds of questions, whether it be someone emailing me or someone who recognizes me at the Richard A. Carlucci Rec Center. I’m meeting new residents all the time.”

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

“I love volunteering. I serve at the church with the youth. I’m also an avid golfer. I currently serve on advisory board for the Chamber of Commerce, and I’ve served on the board for Visit Hendricks County."

Since you’re a retail developer, what’s your favorite place to shop?

“I really like shopping locally. One of my favorite local spots is the African Plum. It’s right downtown and offers fantastic home décor.”

What’s the best vacation you have been on?

“A few years ago, we had a family reunion in Washington D.C., with all my side of the family. We got together on the Fourth of July in Washington D.C. and watched fireworks

on the National Mall. My oldest son is already planning to go back because he enjoyed it so much."

to make it safe and ultimately turned it into an amazing park. They took their time and did it right. Now, it is a beautiful amenity.

Do you prefer books or movies, and what’s your favorite?

What do you want people to know about what’s coming up for Plainfield?

Another thing is the nature preserve park that’s in the planning phases. We want to get input and get the right partners in place, so we have really just started that process. The master plan won’t be completed until mid-year next year. Depending on what the master plan says it could take a couple of years to put together.

Our goal is to keep it as natural as possible.

There will be trails and amenities, and we’ll decide which piece of land is appropriate to develop those amenities. There could easily be lodging, maybe some RV and trailer parking, fishing, hiking and more.

“I can share something current. One of the things I believe needs a little bit more public sharing is the Talon Stream Park. It opened just north of the Richard A. Carlucci Rec Center. It has one of the most amazing stories. That land used to be a dump. Ten years ago, some town council members and staff put a plan together

One other thing to know is that while Plainfield is poised for continued growth and development, there are phenomenally talented people within the staff who are making sure that it’s appropriate growth.

There are amazing people who are serving the town.”

“My favorite movie, with us just getting past the holidays, is “A Christmas Story.” We watch it every year. I do enjoy reading. I usually enjoy books that are going to benefit me educationally and personally. I just finished a book on emotional intelligence. I also enjoy Dan Brown — I read all of his books.”

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want to do well. Teachers want the same. We make sure that no student gets lost in the shuffle.”

Born and raised in Batesville, Indiana, Mel Siefert attended Butler University where he played football before returning to his hometown to teach and coach. After serving as principal of Batesville Middle School for 15 years, he was given the opportunity in 2013 to become Plainfield High School (PHS)’s principal.

One way they ensure that connections are made is by instituting a weekly SMART period wherein students meet every Wednesday for an hour to discuss various topics such as social media and financial literacy. SMART, which stands for Student Mentoring And Resource Time, is also used to hold 30-minute club meetings.

Administrators chose to reserve this time for clubs after learning that a good number of students were not involved in before or after-school extracurricular activities due to transportation issues.

“It’s a little unusual to change courses after 28 years, but I felt it was time to stretch and challenge myself,” Siefert says. “From day one, I’ve never regretted the decision. All you have to do is talk to the kids and teachers to know that this is a good place to be.”

Siefert describes PHS as a “small big school” because even though attendance is pushing 1,700, the campus still has that small-school feel.

“People really care about what they do here,” Siefert says. “Kids

“We wanted everyone to have a chance to get plugged in at school,” Siefert says.

The 85 teachers, plus administrators, work hard to create an inclusive culture. PHS offers more than 40 clubs, including the Red Pride Robotics Team, Jr. Optimist, Student Government, Muslim Student Association, and Riley Dance Marathon. A new one that started this year, Hands for Heroes, performs service

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projects for veterans.

“We knew of a local disabled veteran who needed help with yard work, so our students jumped in to lend a hand,” Siefert says. “Just before Christmas, they also mailed care packages to the troops. The group has done a great job of serving both our local community and the community at large.”

Siefert and all the PHS staff are eager to provide students with as many opportunities and experiences as possible to be successful — “not just next year but also 10 years down the road,” Siefert says. “We want to make sure every student who walks across that stage in

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May has a plan, whether that involves joining the armed forces, entering the workforce or attending a secondary school.”

Every year PHS randomly selects a handful of recent alumni to participate in a round-table discussion about their experience while at PHS. They discuss the curriculum, the social environment and technology, among other things. The number one comment students make is that they lament not enrolling in a fine arts class during their tenure at school.

“It breaks my heart that they missed out on that. It tells me that we need to make sure we have course offerings that expose students to various mediums of the arts,” Siefert says. “Believe me, coming from someone who can’t play the radio or draw a straight line with a ruler, I admire anyone with talent in the arts.”

Siefert is proud of the fact that school administration supports not only academics but also athletics and fine arts. Every year, their show choirs and bands win accolades for their talent, ranking high in the state.

In addition, in 2015 PHS was one of 10 schools in the state to receive access to Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science program. PLTW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

“It’s a hands-on experience in science geared toward the medical field so that interested students who take those classes will be well prepared for the college level,” explains Siefert, whose favorite part about living in Plainfield is being 10 minutes from Lowes since he loves diving into home improvement projects.

“When I lived in Batesville, everything was a 30-minute drive, but here you have the feel of a smalltown community but are still only 10 minutes from restaurants and 20 minutes from downtown,” Siefert says.

He talks to students daily in the cafeteria to learn of their interests and find out what’s going on in their lives.

When he bumps into students when he’s out and about in the community, their faces light up.

“That’s how you know you’ve made an impact on kids,” says Siefert, who is equally as excited to see them.

In February, he joined 25 students to participate in the Polar Plunge at Eagle Creek Park to raise money for the Indiana Special Olympics.

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“These are all student volunteers who help with our special needs program as peer tutors,” Siefert says.

No matter the situation, he’s always all in, whether that means jumping into icy waters or slaving over a hot grill during annual Hot Dog Days at the school. Each fall, the administration serves hot dogs to seniors during “Seniors Homecoming Tailgate.”

In addition, in the spring, Siefert, Assistant Principals Mr. Schwanekamp, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Menser, and Athletic Director Mr. Rodkey grill 600 hot dogs per grade (there is Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Hot Dog Day).

“Kids love it. They perceive it as having a family cookout,” Siefert says. “The students like seeing us in a different light — there in our grilling clothes. They really appreciate it. Every single student says ‘thank you.’ It’s amazing how little it costs and how much of a return you get for it.”

Siefert relishes these interactions because he wants to be present in each and every student’s life.

“In order be an effective school leader, you have to be visible and approachable,” Siefert says. “Kids need to know that you’re championing for them. And we certainly are.”

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