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Brownsburg police respond to shootoutDespite the involvement of a black assail-

ant and white targets, Brownsburg police are saying a July 14 shootout that left two men dead, was not racially motivated.

We’re leaning more towards evidence suggesting there was mental illness on be-half of Mr. Hayes,” said Brownsburg Police Capt. Jennifer Pyatt-Barrett.

Police believe Joshua Hayes, 22, of India-napolis drove to Brownsburg Cemetery, got out of his vehicle and opened fire on two men contracted to work there. There is no evidence linking Hayes to either man, so this appears to be random.

That led to a foot chase that unfolded near 56th and Grant streets. Hayes killed one of the men and a legally armed citizen stepped

in and shot Hayes, ending the chase. Police are still executing search warrants

and subpoenas as the investigation contin-ues.

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Divers recover loaded firearm in pond following police pursuit involving teenagers in Danville

Divers with the Danville Fire Department recovered a loaded firearm from a neigh-borhood pond July 13 that stemmed from a police pursuit and car crash.

The incident started around 5:30 p.m. when Danville Metropolitan Police respond-ed to a disturbance call in the Four Oaks subdivision off 400 East in Danville.

According to police, citizens had reported individuals throwing items out of a car and causing a disturbance.

The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near County Road 625 E and 150 S.

The driver and three others got out of the car and ran off, according to police.

With the help of the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Avon Indi-ana Police Department K9 Units, all four ju-venile suspects were taken into custody.

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Brownsburg Town Council discusses new subdivision

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved extending a waiver of utility billing late fees.

WHAT HAPPENED: Council members heard the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 2.48 acres at 5101 N. CR 500 E from agriculture to residential estate.

WHAT HAPPENED: Town Manager Jeff Eder gave an update on the town’s COVID-19 response.

WHAT IT MEANS: According to a directive from the governor’s office, the moratorium on utility disconnects has been extended. The council, however, must extend a waiver to suspend the billing late fees. The motion passed unanimously.

WHAT IT MEANS: The owner of a 20-acre parcel is subdividing this parcel apart from the other acreage. It is zoned agriculture but already has a house on it. The Area Plan Commission has recommended it be approved. There will be two more readings.

WHAT IT MEANS: Town hall is open by appointment. The town is also leasing the Eaton Hall as long as renters meet state requirements for Stage 4.5 or fewer than 250 attendees. Eder said the town staff has continually tested negative. Eder also told the council they were looking into redesigning the website due to the increased usage.

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The Brownsburg Town Council met July 9 for a regular meeting at Brownsburg Town Hall. A quorum of council members were present. Brian Jessen was absent. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays each month at town hall, 61 N. Green St. Meetings are streamed live and archived at brownsburg.org.

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Danville Town Council approves water projects, lease termination and donations to school police

WHAT HAPPENED: Two contracts were approved for Banning Engineering regarding the town’s wastewater collection system priority projects and the town’s water treatment plant project.

WHAT HAPPENED: Town Manager Mark Morgan presented a request from the Danville Community School Corporation to terminate their lease for its alternative learning Central Normal Campus space.

WHAT HAPPENED: Police Chief Jim Hilton requested approval for the police department to donate equipment to the newly formed Danville Community School Corporation’s Police Department. The council approved the donation.

WHAT HAPPENED: Kelly DiBenedetto, executive director of the Danville Chamber of Commerce, presented a proposal to initiate a certificate recognition program for Danville property owners.

WHAT IT MEANS: The town and Banning Engineering conducted a study to assess the town’s current and future water needs and created a master plan. These approved projects were pulled from the master plan to initiate the process.

For the wastewater collection system projects and the water treatment plant project, Banning Engineering will survey, engineer the design and manage the permits, bidding, construction

administration and observations. The wastewater collection system

project includes the replacement of two water mains, an upgrade to a lift station and the replacement of another station. Banning’s approximate fee for this contract is $980,000.

The water treatment plant project calls for new wells for the town, a new water treatment plant and a new water storage tank for approximately $1.25 million.

WHAT IT MEANS: The school corporation is moving the alternative school location from its current town hall space to the high school campus. The lease expires on July 1, 2021. The council voted to release the high school from the contract and established Aug. 1, 2020, as the new termination date.

WHAT IT MEANS: The school board voted in May to form a corporation police department. This donation will assist them in their start-up process.

WHAT IT MEANS: The chamber and council will recognize property owners who have made significant improvements to their property. Those recognized will be determined through citizen nominations.

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The Danville Town Council met July 15 at Danville Town Hall, 49 N. Wayne St. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 5. Meetings can be viewed on the town’s YouTube channel.

Avon council moves forward with school zone safety signs

The Avon Town Council met July 9 and authorized the town to award a bid not to exceed $218,825 for the installation of school zone flashing beacons signs.

This is a federal aid project, and the In-diana Department of Transportation is

managing the bidding process. The installa-tion of flashing beacons will reduce speed when flashing and increase safety, visibility and will facilitate the movement of traffic on school days. The project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.


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Just over a year ago Jeffrey Eder took the position of Brownsburg town manager, and he’s looking forward to helping the town grow, continuing development patterns and bringing in more jobs.

“What I liked about Brownsburg and what drew me here is that Brownsburg was a growing community, and there were growing downtown projects,” he said.

Eder, 50, worked in Illinois for 20 years prior to his move to Brownsburg. He is originally a Hoosier, born and raised about 80 miles north in Peru. He has a degree in urban planning from Ball State University and an MBA from the

University of Ken-tucky.

“I liked coming back to my home state of Indiana,” said Eder who took the job in June 2019. “The communities I’ve worked in in Illi-

nois were really stable communities and not really growing. Brownsburg is one of the fastest growing in the state.”

Eder has focused on economic development throughout his career and sees potential.

“I’ve done a lot of different kinds of projects, and that lends itself to Brownsburg’s continued growth, both in busi-ness and the residential that we have here already,” he said.

Recent projects, some before the coronavirus hit, include several new restaurants committing to open as well as the announcement for Kroger expansion and construction of an Aldi grocery store.

Eder is also working with developers on continuing de-velopment in downtown Brownsburg.

“There are some talks going on with a developer about another project in downtown that would add more residen-tial and commercial spaces,” he said. “We’re also working to add some industrial companies to the area as well.”

Those developments include working on business and landowner initiatives, Eder said.

“I think Brownsburg has some great opportunity to really set a new direction along the Ronald Reagan corridor,” Eder said. “We’re working diligently with some of those property owners as well. COVID has slowed some of those discus-sions down and might change some of them going forward — to what degree I don’t know.”

Shortly after Eder took the position of town manager, Alan Geans stepped in as assistant town manager in Janu-ary.

Geans, who previously worked for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati for 12 years, oversees primary operations of the town including recreation, development, public works and all services provided to the town and communication ex-cept police and fire.

“That is where I got a lot of skills in strategic planning and process management,” he said. “I’ll be bringing that to our business model and getting an idea of what’s working and what’s not and making adjustments moving forward.”

Addressing challenges in his jobs fits Geans’ skill set be-cause he’s worked in positions that may not have had an abundance of resources but he found ways to make things work.

“I’ve been a national diversity chair for the YMCA,” he said. “We’ve come up with a lot of issues with Black Lives Matter in communities. It seems like it’s the right time to be here for me.

“I think my skill set helps a town that has been comfort-able. I’m helping them understand how to be more efficient, whether you have the resources or not, and being good stewards of resources available to us. Since January, we’ve had the pandemic, and we’ve had protests and staffing is-sues and have just jumped right in.”

When COVID-19 hit and the town, state and country went into lockdown, town operations changed with the rest of the world, including laying off staff.

Jeffrey Eder and Alan Geans lead Brownsburg town staff toward development,

smooth day-to-day operations and guidance throughout the pandemic.

GETTING TO KNOW JEFF EDER Family: Johanna, wife of 25 years, and three boys ages 21, 19 and 16.Do you have pets? Yes, Athens and Rome.

They’re lab mixes. They’re also rescues. They are numbers three and four of the dogs that we’ve

rescued since I’ve been married to my wife. I always tell anybody that if they’re look-

ing to get a pet, the local shelter has plenty of options for you.

What is your favorite TV show? Lately it’s been “Gold Rush”

What is your favorite movie? “Star Wars”Do you enjoy reading? I read a lot of science fiction.Who or what inspires you? My grandfather was an inspiration to me. I looked up to him and learned a lot from him, like some leadership and business skills.

GETTING TO KNOW ALAN GEANS Family: Wife, TonyaWhat’s your favorite TV show? “Sanford and Son”What’s your favorite movie? “New Jack City”What was the last book you read? I think the last book I read was “Good to Great.”Do you have any travel plans? My wife and I are going to In-diana Dunes State Park.Who or what inspires you? My parents. They’ve been lifelong business owners and have really just put me in a great situation where I grew up in a diverse envi-ronment and was able to experience a lot of differ-ences in people through how they raised me.


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ON THE COVER: Brownsburg Town Manager Jeff Eder wants to continue to develop Brownsburg. After Eder took his position in June 2019, Alan Geans joined the town as assistant town manager in January. The two work cohesively to make day-to-day operations and long term planning run smoothly. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)

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“We really had to think about our staff,” Eder said. “Being a municipality, we have some responsibility to staff and keep-ing our services going.”

Eder and Geans worked to put processes in place to pro-tect staff as well as public works departments of water and sewer.

“Sanitation is key in any situation but especially during something like a pandemic,” Eder said. “The better the sani-tization, the better the public will fare. We shut down town hall and instituted a lot of virtual meetings.”

The Brownsburg Town Council and other public meet-ings are back to in-person formats, but town hall is still only open by appointment. The town is also using permit soft-ware that allows patrons to pull permits online, making it easier for residents.

Geans commends Eder for his considerate leadership style with passion for what he does and who uses a thoughtful decision making process. That offsets Geans’ tendency to see the bottom line, making them a good leadership pair.

“He’s matter of fact. It’s not personal,” Geans said. “My experiences have put me in the mindset that we make deci-sions based on what is right for the business. He’s more con-siderate of the people. I’m more considerate of the bottom line and the process. We work together pretty good.”

The longer the two collaborate, the better their workflow goes.

“He is assuming much more day-to-day operational activ-ities for me, which allows me to spend more time on strate-gic and economic initiatives for the town,” Eder said. “We’re six months into the relationship, and I thoroughly enjoy it.”

Mary Louise Bewley, Brownsburg’s community en-gagement manager, enjoys working with Eder and Geans

because they bring a focused, strategic approach to serving the residents of Brownsburg.

“They are serious about breaking down silos and having employees work across departments to achieve greater re-sults,” she said.

Part of great results is having fun at work, Geans said.“We laugh a lot, but we get a lot of work done, and at the

end of the day we are working for the residents of the town,

and we can’t forget that,” Geans said. “All of our decisions have to be based on what is best for the community.”

Town Manager Jeffrey Eder plans to continue developing in and around the town, including pursuing new housing and business development in the downtown area. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)


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Lucas Oil Raceway welcomes limited fans back for NHRA drag racing with masks required: ‘All eyes are on us’

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Fraternal twins Mary Anna and Mariah Wehrle parted ways for the first time in their lives to pursue distance running and their educations at institutions 800 miles apart. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)

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social distancing By Lindsay Doty

The Royal Theater in Danville will be host-ing its first music stage show since the CO-VID-19 quarantine with bluesy singer and song-writer Jennie DeVoe. The nationally touring artist from Indianapolis has been a fan favorite for live shows at the his-toric Danville venue for many years.

She will perform at 8 p.m. July 31 at 8 p.m. to a limited audience of 100 guests to keep in line with social distanc-ing. The show will be streamed live for those who are hesitant to come out.

“We have always loved having Jennie on stage, and it feels great we are helping each oth-er out at this time,” said Tracie Shearer spokes-person for the Royal.

The show will also in-clude a beer garden.

The Royal reopened June 16 with some safety precautions. The seating is checker-board-style spacing for social distancing, so guests need to allow three seats to each side and one to the front and back. The staff wears masks, and surfaces are sanitized between shows.

“We have worked hard to implement cleaning and serving pro-cedures to keep everyone safe,” said Shearer.

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Blues singer and songwriter Jennie DeVoe will perform for the first time on stage since the quarantine on July 31 at the Royal in Danville. (Photo provided by Dee Carpenter)

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North Salem resident Ciara Boyer recently de-cided to homeschool her four daughters ranging in age from 5 to 11. She’s one of a growing number of parents turning to homeschool as districts figure out plans for the classroom in a time of coronavirus.

Even with masks, Boyer said school is too risky for her family.

“We decided to homeschool because the precau-tionary measures being taken are just too much for little ones,” said Boyer. “We also have an 8-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, and she is neutrope-nic, so if she was to get COVID-19, it could be poten-tially deadly for her.”

To prepare her at-home classroom, she has been seeking advice online via message boards and social media chats from seasoned homeschool parents like Madison Bousum, a mother of four from Avon who chose to teach her kids at home three years ago and has not looked back.

“It is something I always wanted to do,” said Bou-sum, who used to teach preschool. “We had some bullying issues with my son when he was in school, and I just wanted that control.”

In recent weeks, the mom has been flooded with online inquiries from Hendricks County parents con-sidering homeschool because of the pandemic.

“The biggest question I get is, ‘What do I do?’” said Bousum, who started a homeschool co-op this year called Westside Homeschool Friends, connecting homeschool students and parents for outings and resources. It has recently jumped from 60 families to more than 100.

Bousum reminds families considering homeschool-ing that they must first send a certified letter to their district to withdraw students.

She said families need to set up a learning plan that works for their families. There is no one-size-fits-all. She likes to be flexible.

“Sometimes we take our school with us. I get ev-eryone set up with a three-ring binder so it can go with them outside, to the park or in the backyard,” said Bousum.

Part of her routine includes getting her oldest son (a soon-to-be eighth grader) his assignments to work independently so she can focus on teaching the younger children.

The mom/teacher said there are plenty of resourc-es out there to help where parents might feel inse-cure. Bousum touts Math Mammoth and Evan-Moore Science Language Smarts, but she also puts a lot of emphasis on group reading and looking things up in actual books instead of online.

“If we can look it up in a real book, we will,” she said.

While she admits homeschool parents can get the side eye from traditional classroom families, she doesn’t let it get to her.

“The biggest comment is socializing. The stereo-type is we are going to stay in the house and be iso-lated and that is just not the case,” she said. “My kids can socialize with kids of all ages.”

Bousum is happy to offer her advice to fellow Hen-dricks County families but said each family has to do what is best for them.

“It is a big decision,” she said. “It depends on how your child learns.”

For families who are hesitant to homeschool but not ready to go back to the classroom, districts, in-cluding Hendricks County public schools are offering an at-home learning option.

In the Avon Community School Corporation, a district with plans to go back to the classroom at the end of the month, approximately 8% of ACSC fami-lies indicated that their child/children will participate in the e-Learning option, according to ACSC com-munications coordinator Stacey Moore. Brownsburg spokeswoman Vicki Murphy said their numbers are shifting as school gets closer to starting July 30.

Temperature checks and masks required upon entry at Brownsburg’s Lucas Oil Raceway Park. (Photo provided by Lucas Oil Raceway)

By Lindsay Doty

The booming engines, the exhaust-perfumed air and the sight of drag racing drivers and fans (in masks) back at the track. It feels good to Lucas Oil Raceway general manager Kasey Coler.

Last weekend, Lucas Oil Raceway made a return to motorsports by hosting the nationally-televised NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The raceway hosted the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Raceway racing event July 18-19. Due to rain July 19, the final rounds Sum-mernationals are delayed until Labor Day weekend during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 3-6, also at Lucas Oil Raceway.

Both events already held had a limited number of fans with tickets restricted to NHRA members

and 2020 U.S. Nationals ticket holders.Everyone is required to wear a mask.“We took a step to require facial coverings. As

things played out, it was not only the right call but it’s something we are moving forward on,” said Coler. “It was one thing to have employees or the competitive component, but the fans. We were blown away to see them all wear facial coverage. They wore them throughout the day. They did a really good job.”

Other guidelines include temperature checks upon entry and social distancing 6 feet apart.

With back-to-back weekends of nationally-tele-vised races, other tracks are looking to see how things can work in a time of COVID-19.

“There are a lot of eyes on us,” said Coler. “Na-tionally, other municipalities and states are look-ing to host NHRA asking could they do it in a safe manner, not just for fans and drivers but the com-munity. We feel we have been able to prove that this (July 11-12) last weekend.”

While the track has been open since June, the NHRA races are the first large-scale fan events to be held there since the pandemic.

NHRA drag racing chose to resume its 2020 sea-son at Lucas Oil Raceway with limited tickets.

“We’re excited for our Mello Yello Series to re-turn to action, not just for the racers and fans but also for everyone who loves and supports NHRA drag racing,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “Because we are an outdoor sport, we feel com-fortable opening these Indianapolis events to a limited number of fans who are the lifeblood of our sport and following the guidance of the state of Indiana to resume racing.”

For a raceway that sat dormant for several months during what would have been the busiest time for motorsports, Lucas Oil Raceway insiders are happy to be back at the track.

“You feel proud, said Coler. “Everyone in the in-dustry has pulled together in the same direction to do this for racing.”

Visit lucasoilraceway.com for more information on the raceway’s events.

By Mike Beas

Best friends the past 18 years, fraternal twin sisters Mary Anna and Mariah Wehrle recently embraced, exchanged tearful goodbyes and parted ways.

Mary Anna, older of the sisters by one minute, left July 19 for the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York where she will be part of the Golden Knights’ women’s cross country and track and field programs.

Mariah leaves in August for Indiana University, some 800 miles from her closest confidant. She, too, is an accomplished distance runner and will major in exercise science while competing for the Hoosiers women’s cross country and track teams.

The Wehrle twins are recent graduates of Ritter High School in India-napolis who previously attended St. Malachy in Brownsburg from kinder-garten through eighth grade. Their father, Chris, has worked as an optom-etrist at Brownsburg Family Eye Care for more than 30 years.

“I’m going to miss her so much. Her pushing me in practices and meets,” said Mariah, who, due to the cancellation of spring sports because of the COVID-19 pandemic, never got the opportunity to attempt to improve upon her third-place finish in the 1,600-meter run at the 2019 state finals. “But I would never trade any of the experiences we’ve made together. We’re very different, but we are best friends.”

The last hurrah athletically for the twins at Ritter was the Raiders’ 13th-place effort in the team standings at the state cross country meet in Terre Haute, Indiana. Mariah Wehrle took 23rd individually in a time of 18:49.0, with Mary Anna a few steps back in 26th in 18:54.6.

Both are excellent students. Mariah and Mary Anna finished their time at Ritter with respective grade point averages of 4.41 and 4.0.

With the West Point campus only an hour’s drive north of New York City, the twins look forward to the day they hit the Big Apple together for

the first time. The excursion promises no shortage of laughs mixed into whatever shopping they do.

It will be like they never parted, until it’s time to do so again.“Obviously, it’s going to be a huge change for us, but Mariah knew

I wanted to go to a military academy and that she didn’t. We’re doing what’s best for us,” said Mary Anna. “We both have our own friends and are so independent. Our dynamic is kind of hard to explain to people.”

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By Lindsay Doty

The North Salem Old Fashion Days Festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend has been canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus precautions.

“We believe this decision is in the best interest for the community and all con-cerned,” said a post on the festival’s web-site from the festival board.

“We have been following the events scheduled throughout the state of Indi-ana and find it would be too difficult or near impossible to be able to follow the guidelines issued by the governor. Our first and foremost concern is the health and safety of our community,” it read.

The festival board voted to cancel the event July 15 following Gov. Eric Hol-comb’s announcement that Indiana will

remain in Stage 4.5 of reopening for at least two more weeks. That means any event with more than 250 people will re-quire organizers to submit plans to their local health department on how they will prevent the spread of coronavirus.

North Salem Old Fashion Days com-mittee members said they are putting safety first. While they are disappointed the hometown event that celebrates tractors, community and fun is canceled, they are looking forward to a bigger and better festival in 2021.

Organizers said they will contact those who pre-registered last year or submit-ted a booth/food application. A refund can be issued, or booth space can be car-ried over to 2021.

Brownsburg Farmers Market features Nonprofits Day

The Town of Brownsburg and Browns-burg Parks are inviting local nonprofit organizations to register for a booth at the Aug. 27 farmers market to share the mission of various nonprofits with the community.

The market is 4-7 p.m. on the Town Hall green, 61 N. Green St.

Booths will be 10x10. Participants must bring their own table, chair(s) and canopy , which are recommended, but not required. Location assignments will be provided to registrants via email. Reg-ister by 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at forms.gle/vo-KenVYJ2S9u8PNJ6.

North Salem Old Fashion Days organizers canceled the annual Labor Day weekend festivities to prevent coronavirus spread. (Photo provided by event organizers)


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Brownsburg citizen Elbert Martin celebrated his 100th birthday, and on July 11 Brownsburg firefighters from Engine 131 C shift stopped by to recognize him.

Martin is a WWII veteran who fought in the China, Burma, India theater. He was an employee of RCA for 31 years, and his loving family danced in the streets in his honor. He participated in the Indy Honor Flight for veterans in 2017.

Martin still drives, watches tennis and enjoys yard-work, exercise and spending time with his family.

Local college students serve summer internships at

OneAmericaOneAmerica Financial Partners of Indianapolis wel-

comed 18 college students for virtual internships. Corey Fajfer of Danville and Zach Platt of Plainfield are among those working a 12-week assignment from June-August providing support to departments such as actuarial, commercial mortgage, finance, IT, human resources and marketing.

Fajfer and Platt, both students at IUPUI, work virtually but interactively, collaborating on operations and com-munity projects, expanding their work experience and relationship-building skills.

“Our summer intern program has historically been a robust and immersive experience, as we align the finan-cial services industry’s next best and brightest into our workforce,” said Karin Sarratt, executive vice president of OneAmerica. “This year is no different. Our remote work environment will make their opportunity unique. But make no mistake, they will be helping us move to-ward reaching our business goals and filling our talent pipeline.”

Internship activities for Fajfer and Platt include en-gagement in an annual community service project with United Way and participating in Indyfluence, a summer collaboration of interns from Central Indiana compa-nies.

New laws support Hoosier teachers, patients, farmers

Hendricks County legislators recently noted new state laws that encourage affordable health care, sup-port teachers for the betterment of education in Indi-ana and assure support of rural communities.

Under House Enrolled Act 104, patients will be pro-tected from receiving surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers. In an elective procedure, patients have the right to receive an upfront, good-faith esti-mate of expected charges.

“Steps were taken to assure Hoosier health care consumers no longer receive a surprise bill,” said State Rep. Greg Steuerwald. “When reviewing the health care plans, in-network benefits are usually less expensive than out-of-network costs. Hoosiers seeking medical care should know what service is covered by their net-work provider or not.”

House Enrolled Act 1003, co-authored by State Rep. Jeff Thompson, allows the State Board of Education to streamline the timing and frequency of required teacher training and grants waivers for schools to by-pass more than 1,500 regulations. Thompson also co-authored Act 1283 to support students with mental health issues, including those involved in bullying and experiencing behavioral problems or physical illnesses.

Senate Enrolled Act 184 allows the Indiana Farm Bu-reau to offer health benefits plans to its members. While not health insurance, the plan will provide similar bene-fits to help farmers who have limited access to affordable health care options. Also to support rural communities, House Enrolled Act 1370 allows cities and towns to band together and enter into regional land banks to acquire tax-delinquent and blighted properties to restore them.

Fraud suspects target Danville and Pittsboro residents

Investigators with the Danville and Pittsboro Police Departments are collaborating to identify suspects in-volved in a recent elaborate fraud scheme. The scheme has cost residents more than $5,000 in three known cases. Both departments believe additional victims may not yet have not come forward and that the scammers will continue targeting local residents.

The victims were contacted by phone, and the scam-mer claimed to work with a local bank’s fraud unit and asked if an Apple access code had been sent by a text message to the victim’s phone. If the person indicated that they had received such a message, the scammer ad-vised that they needed to know the code in order to stop a fraudulent transaction. When the victim provided the code, the scammer further advised that the bank would take care of the fraudulent transaction and no communi-cation with the bank itself would be necessary.

The scheme did not involve a legitimate institution. The scammers used the codes to open an Apple Pay ac-count and purchase gift cards and other items from var-ious locations across the northeast side of Indianapolis.

(Photo provided by Brownsburg Fire Territory)

K9 association hosts training seminars

Central Indiana K9 Association’s (CIK9) Training Pro-gram hosted its second K9 Teams Training Program at multiple locations in Central Indiana. Partnering with High Risk Deployment Police K9 training experts, the seminar seeks to challenge both K9 and handler.

Participants were given instruction, feedback and guidance on how to implement scenario-based train-ing into their ongoing training to protect and serve the public. The 25 K9 teams that represented 12 agencies participated in the June 29-July 1 camp at the Hen-dricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Com-plex, Hanzo Logistics and Lucas Oil Raceway.

“We are incredibly grateful to these organizations,” said Cpl. Kyle Schaefer, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office officer and co-founder of CIK9.

CIK9 is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 2019. Its programs funded by public donations and grants seek to assist, train and honor working K9s, who serve faithfully, vigilantly and selflessly within Central Indiana. Learn more at cik9.org.

Banning Engineering recognized for contribution to sports parkBanning Engineering in Plainfield was recently rec-

ognized for the firm’s donation and consulting experi-ence on the new Brian Burch Memorial Sports Park. The company performed the survey and site design work for the cloverleaf baseball field. The park also features a two-level concession stand with a press box on the second floor.

“We are committed to assisting our communities have the best quality of life possible. I’m pleased we could offer our expertise to a project that countless area children will get to enjoy,” said Jeff Banning, presi-dent and founder of the company.

The Brian Burch Memorial Sports Park is located in Amo.

Handlers and K9s from 12 Central Indiana agencies participated in a three-day training with the Central Indiana K9 Association. (Photo provided by CIK9)


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RealAmerica, Sheltering Wings and Cummins Behavioral Health Systems held a groundbreaking ceremony July 17 for Haven Homes, a supportive-housing apartment community in Plainfield. Resi-dents in all 52 units will have access to affordable housing and support services. The project – the result of tax credits for supportive housing initiatives – will re-move barriers for those who might not otherwise seek affordable housing assis-tance, domestic abuse support or mental health services.RealAmerica Develop-ment, a WBE-certified organization, was created in 1995 to develop and construct affordable housing through the use of Rental Housing Tax Credits, the program helping to make Haven Homes possible.

“RealAmerica carefully selects sites that bring people close to community services, transportation and employ-ment opportunities. Haven Homes is no exception,” said Ronda Shrewsbury Weybright, RealAmerica president and owner. “The partnership with Sheltering Wings and Cummins Behavioral Health Systems helps fulfill all our expectations for this site and more.”

“This community will be a godsend for the people and families at Sheltering Wings,” said Cassie Mecklenburg, execu-tive director. “Affordable housing, qual-ity childcare, reliable transportation and access to mental health services have long been obstacles for building stabil-ity and self sufficiency. Because 13 of these units will be held in reserve, Haven Homes will give our families a remark-able boost as they continue building independent lives.”

Haven Homes will feature a club-house/community resource center.

“More than anything else, this project is about strengthening our community,” said Mecklenburg. “As we ensure all of our neighbors can afford housing, by decreasing the stigma domestic violence survivors feel and by providing access to quality mental health services, we will all have cause to be even more proud to call Hendricks County and the region our home.”

Construction will begin this sum-mer and is scheduled for completion in spring 2021.

Plainfield Town Council approves shopping area traffic enforcement

The Plainfield Town Council approved an agreement July 13 between Core Me-tropolis and the

town of Plainfield to enforce traffic regulations on the owner’s property, the Burlington and The

Perry Marketplace shopping center, 2575 E. Main St. In order to regulate and enforce traffic and parking restrictions,

the town may erect traffic control signs and provide for the removal of vehicles along the property. This agreement was at the owner’s request, who agrees to purchase and maintain at its own ex-pense a comprehensive liability insur-ance covering both the owner and the town. All revenues from fines shall be-long to the town.

Sheltering Wings staff and board members pose for a photo at the Haven Homes groundbreaking July 17 in Plainfield. Residents in all 52 units will have access to affordable housing and support services. (Photo provided by Sheltering Wings)


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GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA BABINEC1. Do you have pets? One dog, Toby, and one cat, Char-

lie.2. Aside from AEF, what is your favorite Hendricks

County charity? I really enjoy Leadership Hendricks County. I went through the class of 2016. I love what they do for the community bringing leaders together and training them, getting them together for the pur-pose of collaboration. It’s a great group.

3. What is your favorite TV show? “The Office”4. What is your favorite movie? “Dirty Dancing”5. Who or what inspires you? My mom has been very

inspirational in my life. She’s probably the hardest working and most selfless person I know. I’ve always tried to live my life like she does.

6. What do you enjoy doing in your downtime? Travel. Our family is trying to visit all 50 states. We’re on state 24. I also try to visit as many countries as possible.

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By Stephanie Dolan

Amanda Babinec works hard to maintain a sense of com-munity in Avon connecting businesses to nonprofit oppor-

tunities.Amid the coro-

navirus pandem-ic the 40-year-

old mother of three was appointed as the execu-tive director of the Avon Education Founda-tion (AEF), and she has hit

the ground running, already raising more than $20,000 within the last month alone for a new project Supply It For-ward aimed at getting kids backpacks filled with supplies to help them successfully return to school.

AEF is the nonprofit arm of the Avon Community School Corporation. It was created in 2007 and operates from its own budget but supports school programs.

Twice a year a grant committee selects recipients, and the foundation funds programs that would not otherwise exist in the district such as STEM education and high school chess team. Supply It Forward aims to raise $30,000 in 30 days for the July 25 event.

“We want to help these kids get back to the classroom. We’re trying to raise $30,000 in 30 days,” said Babinec who raised $22,000 by press time.

Kids will get to come in and shop for their school sup-plies. Families should register to receive supplies, but Babi-nec said they won’t turn anyone away. The foundation has safety measures in place, including requiring masks, vol-unteers wearing gloves and only volunteers will touch the supplies.

“Children can shop for a backpack and will get their lists to pick up school supplies. Once they get those, they’ll be able to look for a free book. The [Avon-] Washington Town-ship Library will be on hand, and there will be goody bags with coupons, hand sanitizer, mask, all kinds of different fun things for them.”

A second gymnasium will have resources for those in attendance including the Mary Lee Maier Food Pantry, Su-perintendent Scott Wyndham and school nurses answering questions, Office Depot repairing laptops not owned by the school as well as free breakfast or lunch for kids, depending on when they shop.

Success for the fundraising comes because some com-panies weren’t hit as hard as others during the pandemic, and they are working together for the betterment of Avon schools and students.

“I think that we are a community of one,” she said. “We treat everyone as our own. When there are people who are

down and need assistance, we’re there to help them. To me, it’s been amazing to see everyone come together so quickly. A lot of people here have big hearts, and I love that. We don’t want any child to feel they’re not equal to others. Let’s send them all to school with the same supplies because we’re all in this together.”

Before taking the post at the foundation, Babinec had been a stay-at-home mother for the last four years, starting her new position March 16 after the kids had come home March 9 for e-learning.

“It’s been a bit of a change, especially starting a new job during a global pandemic and with the kids doing e-learn-ing,” she said.

Amanda Babinec, executive director of the Avon Education Foundation, is working to raise $30,000 to purchase school supplies for Avon students as part of a new program called Supply It Forward. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)

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When there are people who are down and need assistance, we’re there to help them. To me, it’s been amazing to see everyone come together so

quickly. A lot of people here have big hearts, and I love that. We don’t want any child to feel they’re not equal to others.

- Amanda Babinec, Avon Education Foundation executive director

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Her previous work in sales as well as non-profit post as the executive director of the Avon Junior Athletic Association (AJAA) translated well into the work she’s now do-ing with the education foundation.

“On top of that, in my previous life I spent 10 years at Simon Malls working in market-ing and event planning,” Babinec said. “I managed the Kid’s Club at 103 malls across the country. It was a lot of fun.

“At the time you don’t realize it, but that perfectly set me up for the work I’m doing now. It’s funny when you’re younger you don’t realize stuff like that. Everything kind of happens for a reason, and you don’t always see it until you’re on the other side of it.”

Tim Roberts sat on the AJAA board when Babinec served as director. As the previous owner of Champion Chevrolet, he was the first AJAA title sponsor.

“I couldn’t say enough great things about Amanda,” he said. “Ours started off as a busi-ness relationship. It became a friendship, and now we’re family.”

The nudge from Babinec pushed Roberts to help support the community.

“Honestly, I wouldn’t have gotten in-volved in anything when I was a business owner in Avon if it hadn’t been for Amanda. She sold me on her. We’re both extremely outgoing and opinionated. What she has done as a person within this community

— she’s always looked to find opportunities to raise money or make it better. She tackles everything at 100%.”

Former Avon Superintendent Maggie Ho-ernemann noted Babinec’s involvement as an active parent at school and as the execu-tive director for AJAA, where Hoernemann said she “did a marvelous job in that position.”

“I have no doubt that she will do great things for AEF and in fact already has,” Ho-ernemann said. “It’s not what she will do, it’s what she has already done.”

The idea for Supply It Forward came on the heels of a similar project carried out when kids were sent home due to COV-ID-19. Having just distributed spring grants, the foundation sought help and received a $5,000 grant from Verizon to put together supply packs for students who came to get free lunches.

“Then we saw this need that kids were abruptly sent home and expected to do learning at home,” Babinec said. “They left school supplies at school. They needed glue sticks and pens and pencils and erasers.”

Babinec’s favorite thing about her job is being able to give back to the community.

“It puts a smile on my face,” she said. “To be honest, I have a soft spot in my heart for children. I would like to encourage people. We have several events throughout the year. We have a breakfast and a Monte Carlo Night. It’s not just about raising money. It’s about our community.”


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Kyla Smith of Plainfield was named the 2020 Hendricks County 4-H Fair Queen. (Photos by Eric Pritchett)

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The 2020 Hendricks County Queen’s Court includes Emily Price, runner up Ellen Henry, Kyla Smith, Kate Alsdorf and Mary Garner.

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Kyla Smith was crowned the 2020 Hendricks County 4-H Fair Queen July 11.

Smith, a 10-year 4-H partici-pant, didn’t expect to be a part of the queen contest when she first started but in her final year in 4-H earned the title.

The contest is broken down into three categories: profes-sional wear, interview and for-mal wear.

With fair festivities limited to participants-only projects and competition in person with on-line public opportunities, Smith will still have responsibilities as queen and get to participate in the 2021 Indiana State Fair.

In school Smith participated in several clubs and played vol-leyball, softball and basketball and will play basketball at Earl-ham College in Richmond, Indiana, where she plans to go in the fall and study pre-law and social justice. Her 4-H projects include swine (10 years) and cattle (2 years). She was awarded Champion Angus and 3rd overall steer in 2019.

“I have also been active with different youth leadership groups through St. Susanna and Plainfield Christian Church,” Smith said. “The highlight of my summer vacations are always

the 4-H fair and attending CIY camp with Plainfield Christian Church and retreats with [the] St. Susanna peer group.”

The 2020 court also includes runner up Ellen Henry, Emily Price, Kate Alsdorf and Mary Garner.

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HISTORY findsA century after invention, toasters toast

Hendricks County Historical Museum is now open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays or by ap-pointment for groups at hendrickscountymuseum.org. Docent/guides will wear masks, and masks will be provided for guests.

By Deanna Hindsley, Hendricks County Museum board member

You may not have given much thought to the history of toasters, but these three at the Hendricks County Mu-seum demonstrate some of the many steps from bread on a fork over an open fire to toasters of today.

Pictured on the left is a Knoblock pyra-mid toaster from 1909. It sat on the stove that was heated by wood or coal, not electricity. (Campers today still use pyra-mid toasters.)

In 1893, the electric toaster was in-vented, and General Electric made one in 1908. However, they weren’t widely used until the 1920s when improved mod-els, like the one toward the back in the picture, were available and more homes had electricity. Users turned the bread themselves to toast it on both sides.

The third toaster is an Estate electric

toaster, made by the Estate Stove Com-pany (now Whirlpool). It also appeared in the 1920s, but with clever new features. With four “gates” for bread, it was a four-slice toaster. When one side is done, turn the knob and all four slices reverse to toast the other side. Its days at the top of the line were numbered, however. Pop-up toasters appeared in 1926.

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Plainfield has parks throughout town, but Hummel Park on the southside offers the largest area with many recreational activities and is home to community events. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)

By Ken Sebree

When families consider moving to a new community and get asked about their criteria for where they will look for a home the first thing typically men-tioned is good schools, and often the second factor mentioned is good parks and community facilities.

Plainfield abounds with both. Spread throughout the town, the parks include Franklin Park, Swinford Park, Anderson Park, Bob Ward Park and Friendship Gardens. Among them, Hummel Park, a Guilford Township facility, stands as the largest, most impressive of the lo-cal parks. Located on the south side of Plainfield along the banks of White Lick Creek, the 205-acre Hummel Park offers outdoor recreational activities for all. Visitors have called Hummel Park one of the most beautiful and well kept parks, and the Guilford Township staff works hard to maintain that image.

The extensive list of activities and fa-cilities available at Hummel Park include community center rental, shelter and pavilion rental, baseball/softball, per-forming arts center, trails, playgrounds, fishing, disc golf, basketball, soccer. splash pad and just plain outdoor

relaxation. In a typical year, some of Plainfield’s

largest community activities take place at the park including the Hummel Park Summer Concert Series, Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Community Easter Egg Hunt, Thanksgiving Dinner, A Hometown Holiday and more.

White Lick Creek runs through the center of the land and is a popular at-traction for splashing, fishing and fun. A dramatic 300-foot-long laminated tim-ber arch footbridge spans the creek and connects the east and west sides of the park. The outdoor amphitheater offers free evening concerts throughout the summer with hundreds of locals coming to each event with their blankets, lawn chairs and refreshments.

Guilford Township trustee Chuck Ellis and the township board Hummel Park manage and maintain this excellent fa-cility for all to enjoy.

Among Plainfield’s park amenities, Hummel Park stands out for recreation

Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and resident of Hendricks County for well over 40 years. Contact him at [email protected] or (317) 272-7800.


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Betty Lou HazenBetty Lou Hazen, 84, passed away June 29, 2020. She was born Jan. 18, 1936. Services were held July 14 at Church@Main, Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Donald PhelpsDonald Phelps, 91, passed away July 8, 2020. He was born Feb. 11, 1929. Services will be held privately. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Wilma Jane BoatmanWilma Jane Boatman, 87, passed away July 12, 2020. She was born Jan. 2, 1933. Services were held July 16 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association

Betty Jean GarveyBetty Jean Garvey, 90, passed away July 11, 2020. She was born Nov. 20, 1929. Services were held July 18 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Bob E. NayBob E. Nay, 78, passed away July 14, 2020. He was born April 11, 1942. Services were pending at press time. Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Ronald SteadhamRonald Steadham, 77, passed away July 16, 2020. He was born Sept. 23, 1942. Services will be held at a later date. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Lawrence KelleyLawrence Kelley, 82, passed away July 19, 2020. He was born Jan. 17, 1938. Services were held July 23 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

DANVILLE

Herschel BradfordHerschel Bradford, 77, passed away July 13, 2020. Services were pending at press time. Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Wayne Walker Jr.Wayne Walker Jr., 55, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born Jan. 18, 1965. Services were held July 24 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Venture Church, Lizton.

PLAINFIELD

Judith J. DulingJudith J. Duling, 84, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born Dec. 6, 1935. Services were held July 11 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Betty J. DeBaunBetty J. DeBaun, 94, passed away July 6, 2020. She was born May 4, 1926. Services will be held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Barbara L. HannafordBarbara L. Hannaford, 61, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born Nov. 9, 1958. Services were held July 11 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Kristi L. TankersleyKristi L. Tankersley, 49, passed away July 8, 2020. She was born Aug. 1, 1970. Services will be held at a later date. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hendricks County Humane Society.

Mary E. HardinMary E. Hardin, 89, passed away July 12, 2020. She was born Dec. 14, 1930. Services were held July 16 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.

James JonesJames Jones, 93, passed away July 11, 2020. He was born Oct. 15, 1926. Services were held July 18 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Center Community Church Building Fund, Plainfield.

Kevin A. ScottKevin A. Scott, 52, passed away July 12, 2020. He was born Oct. 23, 1967. Services were held July 18 at his sister’s home. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Nellie E. WelchNellie E. Welch, 79, passed away July 17, 2020. She was born March 17, 1941. There will be no services. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard SparksRichard Sparks, 86, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born March 12, 1934. Services will be held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Lloyd MajorLloyd Major, 66, passed away July 6, 2020. He was born Feb. 24, 1954. Services will be held at a later date. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Edward E. RacerEdward E. Racer, 86, passed away July 8, 2020. He was born May 29, 1934. Services will be held privately. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marjorie L. HeadyMarjorie L. Heady, 91, passed away July 8, 2020. She was born Aug. 18, 1928. Services will be held privately. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Pamela M. MonnigPamela M. Monnig, 66, passed away July 8, 2020. She was born June 25, 1954. Services were held July 17. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with the arrangements.

PITTSBORO

Richard GriffithRichard Griffith, 78, passed away July 14, 2020. He was born Aug. 16, 1941. Services were held July 23 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg. Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, was entrusted with the arrangements..

CLAYTON

Robert N. BayseRobert N. Bayse, 73, passed away July 5, 2020. He was born Aug. 24, 1946. Services will be held privately. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Awareness of Central Indiana.

LIZTON

Vicki SpencerVicki Spencer, 63, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born Feb. 14, 1957. Services were held July 14 at Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro.

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Connections with famous people bring hometown joys

Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the basement trying to think up something funny to write. He can be reached at: [email protected].

EDITORIAL

School: the great

experiment begins

By the end of the month school will start for a significant number of students across Hen-dricks County. By mid-August, all six public districts will be in ses-sion venturing headlong into the unknown.

Yes, school opens doors to the future, but no one can predict what will happen in the next nine months because of the corona-virus.

By the time this is published, several more districts could make face masks mandatory. The whole state may be under mandatory orders to wear face coverings.

Of course there is reason to be concerned. There may be reasons that some may not be able to go back to school. Even if it’s just out of “an abundance of caution,” any hesitation is valid.

But, we must keep pushing through this.

A great deal of economic re-covery depends on this working. Parents need to return to work, and our economy needs this sig-nificant jump start.

Take all necessary precautions, but buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. Encourage your chil-dren to take heed of teachers and administrators. Encourage them to wear masks often. Be an ex-ample for them by donning your own mask in all public situations. Check your child every morning before school for a temperature of higher than 100.4. Ask about symptoms, and if there is any doubt keep them home.

All six school districts have prepped tirelessly for this great experiment. This is something that is expected to morph in sev-eral different ways over the next few months, before we find a rou-tine that works for all.

Please remain flexible and real-ize that no one, I repeat, no one, has the answers. It’s all educated guesses, but the key word in that phrase is educated.

THUMBS UPTHUMBS DOWN

Brownsburg Fire Territory Battalion Chief Tony Smith and the C shift

crew from engine 132 worked with kids who participated in the Brownsburg Police and Fire Camp.

The Danville Pickleball League named Tournament Champs: men’s

gold, Ryan Hanson and Jonathan LaFleur; men’s silver, Rob McDugle and Darrell Mackey; mixed, Joseph Cooper and Beth Cooper; and women’s, Julie Pitcock and Rebecca Pitcock.

School districts used social distanc-ing and shifted to outdoor and even

smaller ceremonies for groups of people as well as streaming on social media to celebrate the Class of 2020.

The Kiwanis Club of Danville and Harmony Baptist Church of Avon

announced they would sponsor the annual drive thru Winterland lights festival at Ellis Park.

IU Health West Hospital used therapy dog Avery to demonstrate

how to properly wear facial masks on social media, reminding people to “always cover your mouth and snout.”

Pittsboro’s Haley Begay, a former Miss Indiana sang the “Star-Span-

gled Banner ‘’ at the NHRA Summernationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg.

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen-sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll share one with you …

In Louisiana, it is illegal to steal crawfish. If the theft is worth less than $500, the thief won’t be impris-oned for more than 6 months or fined more than $500. For more than $1,500 worth, the offender could serve up to 10 years or pay up to $3,000.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

“Take your risks now. As you grow older, you

become more fearful and less flexible. And I mean

that literally. I hurt my knee this week on the treadmill,

and it wasn’t even on.” – Amy Poehler

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By Dick Wolfsie

After Part I of my column about famous peo-ple who lived in my hometown of New Rochelle, New York, was published, my inbox was filled with more names, most of them provided by friends from back home. Many of the additions were surprising to me, like suffragette Susan B. Anthony, and a few I have some indirect connec-tion to including the following people.

Richard Roundtree graduated from New Ro-chelle High School three years ahead of me. Roundtree created the iconic role of Shaft in the movies. While I was on hall duty one day in the early ‘70s, he wandered into the school, I assume to say hello to a former teacher. My job was to check that everyone had a hall pass or escort them out of the building. Of course, I gave him a pass.

Yankee slugger Lou Gehrig bought a house in New Rochelle in 1927, the year of the great-est Yankee team ever. What’s the name of that street? Now it’s called Lou Gehrig Way. The house recently sold for about $400,000, which in New York ‘burbs is a steal. (That’s a little baseball talk.)

Jon Klein, a former president of CNN, was my student in the early ‘70s. I probably told him he’d never make it in the media.

When I was a paperboy in New Rochelle, while Mrs. Menken paid me each week, 10-year-old Alan Menken was in the living room banging out something on the piano. Years later he was banging out songs for such Disney hits as “Beau-ty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and “The Little Mer-maid.” I ran into him once while back home many years ago. He said I was a great paperboy.

Bob Smith — Buffalo Bob from “The Howdy Doody Show” in the ‘50s — not only lived in New Rochelle, he owned a liquor store a mile from my

house. My mom was a fan of having a few cocktails before dinner, as was Bob, or so the rumor went. When I accompanied my mother on a trip to the store to buy whis-key, they both denied he was Buffalo Bob and insisted I must have been confused. I was pretty sure I was correct because of the three of us, I was the only one not drinking in the middle of the day.

Don McLean was born in New Rochelle. We both went to Iona College. Don wrote the classic song “American Pie” in 1971. By the time I left teaching in 1978, McLean had written three international Top Ten hits. I had written two letters to the editor.

Jay Leno is from New Rochelle. We both wanted to host “The Tonight Show.” That’s the only thing we had in common. And speaking of work, one New Rochelle native hated work, or should I say WORK! WORK! which was Bob Denver’s oft-repeated line as Maynard G. Krebs in the ‘60s classic, “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” Denver later set his sails for his leading role in the hit series “Gilligan’s Island.”

I don’t think there is any question who Thomas Paine was a Revolutionary War ac-tivist whose pamphlets changed the course of the American Revolution. But anyone with “Common Sense” would know that.

To the editor: As Indiana joins with other states to reopen

our schools too many questions are being left unanswered. According to the AASA and (American Association of School Administra-tors) and the ASBO (Association of School Business Officials) the added cost of reopen-ing is estimated to be around $1.8 million dol-lars in added safety measures and 40 school buses. This cost is averaged for a school sys-tem with 3,659 students, 329 staff.

At the same time schools are being rushed to open, the American Medical Association (AMA) is warning of continued PPE (personal protective equipment) shortages needed due to the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. The AMA has laid out a 10-step plan to see that healthcare workers are supported in the need of PPE. Unfortunately, our schools have now been forced into competing for PPE products in what is being identified as an increasingly competitive market.

Faced with limited guidelines from our federal agencies — and less than stellar state guidelines — our county governments find themselves burdened with having to reinvent education in such a way as to both impart knowledge and provide the safe environment we all agree is fundamental to learning. Fed-eral and state governments have had precious months to develop such a plan and have wasted the opportunity. Lacking a compre-hensive plan to safely reopen our schools has persisted at all levels of government. Simply thrusting forward in reopening our schools absent a plan to do so safely is irresponsible. Simply ordering schools to reopen is like that dog that can’t hunt. It may look good to the eye, but at the end of the day it’s proven itself unworthy of the task. I do not support the rapid and ill planned move to reopen our na-tion’s schools.

Joe MackeyCongressional candidate Indiana District 4


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Include summertime bounty in warm weather meal plansNUTRITION

Martha Rardin, MSM, RDN, CD, FAND, is Director of Nutrition and Dietetics for Hendricks Regional Health. Her goal is to share ideas about how to eat healthier, increase activity and inspire others.

ZUCCHINI RECIPEIngredients:

• 2 T olive oil, divided into 1 T portions• 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced• 1 T tomato paste• 2 tsp. grated lemon rind• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided into ¼ teaspoons• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper• 1.5 pounds zucchini, diagonally sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions: 1. Heat broiler or oven to 375 degrees.2. Use a large skillet and heat 1 T olive oil. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon rind, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper.

3. Arrange zucchini slices on an oiled baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 T olive oil. Broil or roast for 7 minutes or until lightly charred. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

4. Spread onion mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Arrange zucchini mixture over onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven.

5. Uncover zucchini mixture; broil 1.5 minutes or until lightly browned.Serves six people. Each serving = 92 calories,; 6 grams fat, 4 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrate, 224 milligrams sodium.

Recipe source: Deborah Madison, vegetarian chef

By Martha Rardin

Summertime is here, and so is a bounty of fresh produce. You might be growing your own summer veg-etables or visiting farmers markets or taking advantage of summer produce at your lo-cal grocery. Summer is my favorite season mostly because I like days with lots of sun-shine and all the great tasting produce that is available this time of year.

Recipe ideas are always needed especial-ly when we have a bumper crop of certain veggies. What should you do with all that zucchini and all those tomatoes?

You can grill, broil or roast most summer veggies. Just toss them in a little olive oil, salt and pepper to taste or use your favorite low sodium spice blend and roast or broil in a 400-degree oven for 10-15 minutes. This quick recipe also works if you put them on the grill.

Another recipe twist is to switch up the oil you use on the veggies. Try a sesame or a walnut oil to give the veggies a slightly dif-ferent taste profile.

Another quick idea is to harvest some oregano, dill, rosemary, thyme or basil from

your herb garden. Just snip a few leaves, rinse in cold water and then tear the leaves into smaller pieces and toss with the oil. Another interesting addition to roasted veg-gies is sliced olives or capers, and of course garlic goes with almost anything.

I like grilling and roasting veggies as it brings out more flavor than steaming. You can grill or roast just about any vegetable. Try slicing fresh okra in half, tossing in a little oil and roasting. Green beans and pep-pers are veggies that should be roasted more often.

These veggies can also be enjoyed cold after roasting and are a great addition to your summer salad. Speaking of summer salads, try cooking a grain blend such as quinoa or farro and then add your roasted summer veggies for a great vegetarian sum-mer salad.

By Karl Zimmer

For anyone old enough to remember Art Linkletter,

that saying, “Kids say the darndest things” will be quite familiar. It was a segment that ran for nearly three decades beginning in the mid-50s, and it showed children in vari-ous situations, saying the darndest things.

Though that show was all about showing the funny things children might say, what was also revealed through their innocent eyes was how honest and revealing they could be.

What they revealed was that through their innocence, they saw things in a way that adults overlooked or couldn’t see in the first place.

We see things through the filters of our ex-periences, and what is or can be so refreshing is that kids tend to have fewer filters because they have had fewer experiences. Therefore, what they see may be more real or truthful than what we are able to see.

Research shows that our experiences and the information with which we are bom-barded during our early years shrouds us with a veil of sorts that prevents us from seeing all that is around us.

We develop certain opinions and beliefs

based on the information and experiences to which we are subjected. If we take things at face value without challenging what we hear or see, we may be manipulated into believing things that aren’t true.

Kids, especially the very young, because of their limited experiences, tend to see things more clearly, even in their naiveté. Have you ever noticed a toddler in the gro-cery store looking at you with a curiosity or a smile? Is it possible that they see some-thing you can’t see anymore?

What would happen if you opened your heart and eyes to the best of what might be? What if you looked at every human through the eyes of your child-self, without the noise or influences of past experienc-es, only seeing their best? Sometimes the darndest things that kids say may just be the bare, unadulterated truth that can teach us to be more open, to live a more joyful life. How cool is that?

Kids say the darndest thingsLIFE'S

CHOICES

Karl Zimmer III is an author, speaker, and Board Certified Hypnotist. His company, Zimmer Success Group (Z-Success.com), is in Plainfield. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or illness.


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EVENTScalendar

July25 SaturdaySummer Concert7 p.m. Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Browns-burg. Audiodacity in concert as part of summer series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free.

25 SaturdayAstronomy at McCloud9 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Park naturalists partner with Indiana As-tronomical Society to hold a sky seminar and viewing. Geared to novice astronomers. Free. hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/astronomy.

25 SaturdayCreek Stomp Hike1:30-3:30 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. A hike up Big Walnut Creek. Cool off, see birds, fish and bugs that call the creek home. Wear water shoes, bring a towel and water bottle. No flip flops or bare feet. 2 miles, moderate to difficult rocky-bottom creek terrain. Ages six to adult. Under 16 requires a parent or guardian. Free.

26 SundayDaytime Pajama Party12-4 p.m. Books & Brews, 1551 N. Green St., Browns-burg. Daytime pajama party with face painting, free Pete-za pettigrew. More info at facebook.com/events/574837759909862 .

26 SundayPainting in the Park2-4 p.m. Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E. U.S. 36, Avon. Instructor-led painting session. Paint two clay pots. Supplies included. Outdoor event, check in at the shelter. $10. Registration required with Britt Woodard at [email protected]. Subject line: PAINTING. No cash accepted.

29 WednesdayIntroduction to Pickleball Clinic6-7:30 p.m. Rosemary Helton Courts, 600 E. Main St., Danville. Sport combines elements of badminton, ten-nis and ping-pong. 16 and older. Register at danvil-leparks.recdesk.com.

31 FridayJennie DeVoe Concert8 p.m. Royal Theater, 59 S. Washington St., Danville. Live show, limited audience of 100. Tickets available at royaltheaterdanville.info.

August1 SaturdaySummer Poetry Walk10 a.m.-4 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Poem markers on trail to entertain walkers and accompany the sights of birds and turtles. Two miles, easy to moderate level of difficulty. Free.

2 SundayOff-Road Racing at TRAK 3610 a.m.- 4 p.m. Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E. U.S. 36, Avon. Racing with the Hoosier RC Racers. Free for HRCR racers, $10 for nonmembers.

4 TuesdayCo-ed Softball League6:30-9:30 p.m. Ellis Park, 600 E. Main St., Danville. Six-week league, followed by a single-elimination tour-ney. $225 per team. Sign up at danvilleparks.recdesk.com.

5 WednesdayGuilford Township Board Meeting7 p.m. Guilford Township Community Center, 1500 S. Center St., Plainfield. Public meeting notice and agen-da posted at guilfordtownshiip.com. For more info, contact (317) 838-0564.

5 WednesdayTadpole Time: Flowers & Seeds10 a.m.-12 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Naturalist-led activities at stations, self-guided activity and take-home craft. Ages 2-5 with parent or guardian. Older siblings can register and participate. $3/child; parent is free. Advanced reg-istration at hcparks.recdesk.com.

6 ThursdayBrownsburg Summer Concert7 p.m. Arbuckle Acres Park, 200 N. Green St., Browns-burg. Featured artist is My Yellow Rickshaw. Yard games, inflatables, food trucks, beer garden. Free.

7 FridayConcert by the Creek7-9 p.m. Washington Township Park Amphitheater, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Free music by She Loves Horses. Food and drink vendors.

7 FridayNational S’mores Day7:30-9:30 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Staff and volunteers will serve s’mores ingredients while wearing masks and gloves. Hand sanitizer available. Advanced registration re-quired by Aug. 2 at hcparks.recdesk.com.

Pair rosé with meals for a summertime treat or

meal enhancementWINE By Luke Stephenson

Once thought to be just the latest trend in the domestic wine market, rosé has become a mainstay of many wine sets, especially during the summer. So, what is rosé and what should you pair with it?

I love rosé. It’s so refreshing but can have a complexity and seriousness that is often overlooked by many. Rosés can be made from pretty much any red grape. Some of the most popular are pinot noir, grenache and syrah.

Rosé is essentially a junior red wine. When making red wine, the juice from the grapes will sit on the skins for up to two weeks, and fer-mentation will also happen all over the skin. This extracts lots of flavor, color, tannins and a num-ber of other things associated with red wine.

Rosés, on the other hand, will typically see their juice sit on the skins of red grapes for 6 to 24 hours. Now, some rosés get their color from adding a bit of red wine into a white wine, but that’s typically lower quality wine.

I think rosé is a great wine to pair with a hot afternoon, but it can be killer with food, too. Nothing pairs better with a great salmon sal-ad than an excellent pinot noir rosé. When eating Mexican food and many Latin American dishes, rosé can be a great pairing, especially if the dish isn’t too spicy. I love a Southern Rhone rosé with some cevi-che. Truly, rosé is delicious any time.

Rosé suggestions:• If you ever see Sancerre rosé, buy it. These are 100% and excel-

lent but run about $30.• Champs de Provence Rosé is $14.99 at most Crown Liquors and

excellent Southern Rhone rosé.• At $9, Chateau Campuget Rosé is an excellent wine for the price.

Luke Stephenson, a Danville native, is a Certified Specialist of Wine and has a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3. Luke has traveled extensively and lived in Marlborough, New Zealand, for a year working in a winery and tasting room. Currently Stephenson is the director of fine wine for Crown Liquors.

In New Zealand, these pinot noir grapes were pressed and fermented into wines like rosés. (Photo by Luke Stephenson)


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FAITHONFOODAN OPTION

J’s Lobster Truck

J’s Lobster Truck will be among the 100 vendors during The World’s Largest Food Truck Event Aug. 22-23 at Avon’s Washington Township Park.

We took advantage of one local stop to sample the menu. We had the spicy lobster roll, blue crab roll and lobster mac & cheese. The servings were huge and loaded with seafood. These favorites were so good.

Follow J’s Lobster Truck on Facebook and Instagram to find their local stops.

WHERE I DINE

Lori Heald, Plainfield

Where do you like to dine? Bangkok Kitchen

What do you like there? Chicken pad thai and their wine selection.

What do you like about this place? The food is always fresh and delicious with little wait time. I like the relaxed and romantic atmosphere; they play great music. The staff is friendly and very attentive.

Bangkok Kitchen 9269 U.S. 36, Avon

Strawberry Ice CreamIngredients: 1.25 oz

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Directions: Fill the shaker with ice, pour ingredients, except jam and Sprite, shake vigorously. Fill the glass

with ice. Strain over ice, add the splash of Sprite. Drizzle top with a strawberry jam.

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This month I wanted to provide some thoughts and ideas regarding window and door replacement. A significant amount of energy can be lost though old or leaking windows and doors. Here are some examples to look for to determine if a window or door replacement is needed: • Seals and swing function should be checked for proper operation. • Does the door or window close and seal tightly? • If window glass is fogged this generally means the seal between the glass has failed. • Rotted wood around the frame and trim is a sign of failed weather protection. • Condensation on the glass is a sign that the glass insulation value has failed. • Drafty areas in a home can usually be traced to window or door failures. • Light infiltration anywhere around the edge of a door or window, if light can get in so can air.

There are many options on the market when it comes to window and door replacement, many styles from simple to decorative, vinyl, wood, metal and composite, but as with most products you get what you pay for. A lesser priced window or door generally will not have the insulation and performance characteristics as a higher quality product. Qualified installation, warranty and service are also important things to consider. I recommend choosing a product that has a product and installation warranty. Finally, make sure that the installers are certified and trained to install the brand of product you choose. Different products do have different installation requirements. As always choosing a contractor that will stand behind his product and installation is critical. If you have any concerns or questions do not hesitate to contact TsT Construction for help and guidance. Hope this months tips are helpful, TsT


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When in pain, turn to God’s good plans for hope and prosperity

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By Alex Hershey

One of the most pain-ful text or phone calls I receive as a pastor is when someone has passed away. Hearing someone share with me their news of los-ing a loved one, a friend or a miscarriage grieves my heart.

When death happens it is the most pain-ful moment we can experience here on earth. I do not always have the perfect words to say, but I do listen. Over years of listening to people share their darkness and grief, many times I have heard words point-ing to Jesus and seeing light in the midst of darkness.

In a recent text conversation someone said to me, “I am at a loss right now, but I know God is good and has a plan.” These words brought tears to my eyes as this person was feeling loss and hopelessness at this moment in their life, their words still pointed me to Jesus and the fact that God has a plan even when things are really rough.

There are times — and maybe these times are right now for you — you find yourself scratching your head and wonder, “Is this it?”

Too often we can have a mindset of I’m stuck in this moment of time and it will not get better and probably could get worse. It is easy to be negative when you feel stuck.

The truth is, followers of Jesus are not promised an easy life free of trials or absent of death here on earth. We do, however, have hope in Jesus that is that spark of light coming through the dark.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” de-clares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” Jeremiah 29:11.

We sometimes find ourselves living in a shadow, but God’s plan for us is not to re-main there. God’s plans for us give us hope for a good tomorrow.

Philippians 1:6 says, “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

God is filled with mercy and grace and wants us to experience the joy in this world. Though our personal plans may change, God’s plans for us do not. What if I told you God is saying to you today, “I love you and I care for you deeply. Friend, there are better things to come! I have opportunities for you to have a richer, more abundant life.”

Some of us may be in grief and others may be in joy, but our goal should be the same. Though plans get changed beyond our control, choose to trust God’s plan for you. Sit in his promise of a complete work in us and a good, rich plan for our future. Today my hope is that you and I focus on Jesus, and in the process point others to the light and hope of Jesus.

Alex Hershey is the pastor of The Branches Church in Plainfield. Contact him at [email protected] or Twitter @alexhershey.

What is Operation Round-Up? Operation Round-Up is a voluntary fundraising program that allows members to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar amount. The spare change (never more than 99 cents) is used to benefit the community. Funds collected are donated to local charities and non profits in the Hendricks Power service area.

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Control your devices with Alexa and Google Home

Set schedules and timers remotely

Use your smartphone as a remote

Increase your home’s efficiency


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Exotic invasive plants destroy habitats, added

to banned plants listGARDENING By John Chapin

Way back in the mid-1980s, when my wife and I built our home on 4 acres in rural Hendricks County, I had nothing but mud and weeds to work with when starting to de-sign and plant the landscaping.

That spring, we took advan-tage of the excellent program of-fered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to purchase inexpensive native tree seedlings to begin the process of reforest-ing our land.

We planted a large grove of river birches along the seasonal creek that overflowed during heavy rains. I knew bald cypress-es would thrive in the mostly boggy area in the back of the property, and white pines were planted in any areas with good drainage for windbreaks and winter accents.

Today, those little saplings tower 40 feet and taller to pro-vide beauty, shade and wildlife habitat.

Unfortunately, this was also a time when few were knowledgeable about exotic invasive plants, and some serious mistakes were made that we’re still paying for today.

Inexpensive packets of shrubs for “wildlife habitat and erosion control” included amur honeysuckle, multiflora rose and autumn olive, three of the most invasive nonnative plants that we are still fighting an uphill battle to eliminate today.

I planted a screen of a dozen amur hon-eysuckle that quickly grew to over 15 feet, with trunks as thick as my arm. I hired a backhoe operator to pull them out, but 35 years later, I’m still dealing with unwanted seedlings.

Indiana has adopted the Terrestrial Plant Rule that lists dozens of plants that are now illegal to buy, sell or trade.

Most, including crown vetch, asian bit-tersweet and amur honeysuckle, have not been sold for years, but three were banned this year that were popular and are found in many home landscapes.

All three have escaped cultivation and can be found across the state in fields and woods. They are Hall’s’ Japanese honey-suckle, wintercreeper euonymus (pictured) and all varieties of Japanese barberry.

John 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 [email protected]

Homeowners don›t have to pull out these banned plants, but you might consider doing the environment some good by doing so.

Happy gardening!

Invasive plants not native to Indiana have been banned for sale including this wintercreeper euonymus. (Photo provided by John Chapin)

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