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AVON/PLAINFIELD EDITION

Avon Town Council approves police funds

purchase, hears tax levy ordinance

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Plainfield Town Council plans public

hearings for property annexations, annexes

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Hendricks County COVID-19 vaccination clinic is pushing shots

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Avon Board of Zoning Appeals grants

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Hendricks County’s Lawson resigns as Secretary of State

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced Feb. 15 that she will step down. Lawson has notified Gov. Eric Holcomb and will submit a formal res-ignation once he selects her successor and the successor is ready to serve.

“I have dedicated the last 32 years of my life to public service,” Lawson said in a prepared statement. “I have served with all of my heart and soul. It has been an honor to serve, but it is time for me to step down.

“Like many Hoosiers, 2020 took a toll on me. I am resigning so I can focus on my health and my family. I will work with Gov. Holcomb to ensure our next secretary of state is up to the task and has the tools and resources to hit the ground running.”

Lawson was first appointed secretary of state on March 16, 2012, by then Gov. Mitch Daniels. She successfully ran for election in 2014 and 2018. She is the longest serving secretary of state in Indiana history and In-diana’s 61st secretary of state. Read more at myhcicon.com/lawson-to-resign-

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Commissioners allow church to become a funeral homeThe Hendricks County Commissioners

approved a zoning change that would al-low J.C. Wilson Inc. to transform an historic church into a funeral home. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Services and Crematory plans to transform the Grace Bible Church building on the east edge of Avon into a Simplicity Funeral and Cremation brand home.

The transformation requires a change in zoning to allow for a neighborhood busi-ness. The Hendricks Planning Commission voted to recommend the zoning change with the prohibition of the building of a cre-matory on the property.

The commissioners heard the petition at the Jan. 26 meeting but asked that the new zoning of Neighborhood Business be restricted from such uses as a pub to just the funeral home category. The amendment was completed by the Feb. 9 meeting.

Area neighbors were concerned with traf-fic and the expansion of businesses on the

small county road 1050 E. which runs paral-lel to the Ronald Reagan Parkway. The BZA passed the change unanimously at its Feb. 16 meeting.

Read more at myhcicon.com/commissioners-church-to-funeral-home

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Avon Town Council approves police funds purchase, hears tax levy ordinance

Compiled by Peg McRoy Glover

The Avon Town Council met Feb. 11. View the meetings on the town’s Facebook page. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at town hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36. The next scheduled meeting is Feb. 25.

WHAT HAPPENED: Liaison reports noted a ribbon cutting on Feb. 11 for a new autism center.

WHAT HAPPENED: An ordinance was introduced to reestablish the cumulative capital development fund.

WHAT IT MEANS: Cornerstone Autism Center, 7517 Beechwood Center Drive, has six locations throughout Central Indiana, specializes in behavior and social skills and offers training for parents with autistic children.

WHAT IT MEANS: These property tax dollars are used to purchase, construct and develop public buildings and equipment. The levy remains at five cents for every $100 of the assessed value, which is the maximum property tax rate in Indiana.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved Avon Police Department’s request to use funds to purchase a crash data retrieval system to use in advanced crash analysis as well as a device for speed detection and traffic surveying.

WHAT IT MEANS: The Avon PD has instituted a proactive versus a reactive initiative. Part of that initiative is an effort to reduce crashes by focusing on aggressive and reckless driving, traffic signal violations and driving under the influence. Crash investigators can use the vehicle crash data retrieval system that costs $27,390. The speed detection and traffic survey device costs $9,922. These funds will be covered by a grant awarded to the police department by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. The focus will be on U.S. 36 and Ronald Reagan Parkway.

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Plainfield Town Council plans public hearings for property

annexations, annexes property

WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed resolutions determining qualifications for economic revitalization areas have been met and approving real property tax abatement regarding Browning Venture Associates II and Rock Creek Partners for Plainfield Logistics Parks 2 and 3.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed resolutions setting dates for public hearing for the property annexations including Lambert Avalon North at the Northwest corner of Gibbs Road and Vestal Road, 6446 South County Road 675 East belonging to Redbird Group, Damon Jones/Redbird Group, and in the Southwest corner of Hadley Road and Hall Road belonging to Damon Jones/Redbird Group.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council passed an ordinance on first reading that would annex the territory at 1138 W. Main St. It also passed a resolution adopting a written fiscal plan and establishing a policy for the provision of town services to that same property.

WHAT IT MEANS: The council held public hearings for these resolutions with no public comments. These areas will be considered economic revitalization areas and qualify for tax abatement.

WHAT IT MEANS: Public hearings will be held March 22 during the town council meeting.

WHAT IT MEANS: This 1.02-acre territory will become part of Council District Number 2.

Compiled by Nicole Davis

The Plainfield Town Council met Feb. 22 for a regular council meeting. Councilors and town officials live streamed the meeting. All council members were present. The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for a council meeting on the second and fourth Mondays each month, normally at 591 Moon Road. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found at townofplainfield.com. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8.

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ICONICbriefsCIK9 Shadow Fund awards first medical grant

The Plainfield-based Central Indiana K9 Association (CIK9) announced that its Shadow Fund has awarded a $2,000 medical grant to a retired K9 officer Pipo. This is the first medical grant awarded through the fund. Pipo, a Belgian Mali-nois, served for three years with the Unit-ed States Army Special Forces Command and eight years with a local Central

Indiana police department. He retired in May 2018 and was diag-

nosed with subcutaneous hemangiosar-coma Nov. 10. Pipo’s owner, officer Kevin Stickford, applied for financial assistance from CIK9 on Jan. 13, and the grant was awarded Jan. 27 to help finance radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Addition-al information can be found at CIK9.org.

Gov. Holcomb accepting applications for fellowship program

Governor Eric Holcomb announced that applications will be accepted through March 15 for the 2021–22 Gov-ernor’s Fellowship. The program is open to college graduates who received their bachelor’s degrees beginning in the fall of 2019 through the spring of 2021.

Fellows are paid, full-time employees who participate in the day-to-day activi-ties of state government.

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Hendricks County COVID-19 vaccination

clinic is pushing shots at a rate of

one a minute

Kevin Speer, Hendricks Regional Health president and CEO chats

with Pearl (last name withheld by request) who received the 20,000th COVID-19 vaccine.

Long-time Hendricks County resident Pearl is 100 years old and

a WWll veteran. (Photo courtesy of Hendricks Regional Health)

(Photo courtesy of Hendricks Regional Health)

By Gus Pearcy

At about 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Hendricks Re-gional Health administered its 20,000th shot to vaccinate against COVID-19.

“It was incredible,” said Kevin Speer, hospital president and CEO. “She was 100 years old and served in the armed forces during World War II. She was sharper than I am.”

The massive and historical op-eration to vaccinate the popula-tion began Dec. 18 at the Hen-dricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex. The Indiana State Department of Health designated Hendricks Regional Health as a level one provider, meaning it was tasked with vaccinat-ing medical personnel from Hendricks and Put-nam counties.

The HRH staff have created a vaccination clin-ic to do just that. Led by chief medical officer Dr. Michelle Fenoughty, the clinic is engineered to be easily upscaled to handle the increase in demand once 60- to 64-year-olds are eligible for shots, which happened Feb. 23.

“As you move into the younger people, the numbers are exponentially larger,” Speer said.

Location was important. Speer points out that most people can get to the fairgrounds,

and it is large enough to handle the influx of patients. Plus, it has plenty of parking and no steps.

“The county and the fairgrounds were very generous to make this space available to us,” Speer said. “Dr. Fenoughty and her team have done an incredible job of designing and engi-

neering.“I can’t imagine how we can

make it more efficient,” Speer said.

The clinic vaccinates 10 people every 10 minutes. One Saturday that meant almost 800 shots. Fenoughty has no previ-ous experience in coordinating

such a massive operation.“I’m a mom,” she explained. “There’s a great

team around me.”Currently, the clinic is a partnership between

HRH and the Hendricks County Health Depart-ment. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. volunteers from the health department staff the clinic giving out the Moderna vaccine. From 1-7 p.m. HRH is staffing and inoculating with the Pfizer vac-cine. The Pfizer vaccine needs to be kept at -80 degrees and the hospital is the only unit with those deep freezers.

The hospital also set up a mobile clinic at the Hendricks Senior Services to make it easier for their clients to get vaccinated, Speer said.

What to expect at the clinicUpon arrival to the fairgrounds, those who

have vaccine appointments through the state meet with volunteers to ensure they are not sick or symptomatic. At the registration area those getting vaccinated provide identification and wait in a socially-distanced line then go to a draped station to receive a shot.

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“We’re already seeing a downward trend in hospital admissions. Absent the vaccine, I don’t think we would be seeing that. We just need to

convince as many people as we can that this is a good thing, because it is, and get them to come in, get vaccinated and get us all back to normal.” Kevin Speer, Hendricks Regional Health president and CEO

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Afterward, staff sets up the date for a second dose if needed. Finally, patients sit for 15 minutes monitored by medical personnel for any reactions.

Only one patient went to the emergency room be-cause of a bad reaction, Fenoughty said.

The clinic is open seven days a week. They did not close during the winter storm Feb. 16, but Fenoughty said many patients shifted to Monday.

The state sets the number of appointments based on the quantity of vaccines received.

Fenoughty and Speer would like to do more. Ten sta-tions are not used all the time but will be available when inoculations ramp up. Both said they have not wasted a single dose of the vaccine since the clinic opened.

All HRH clinic staff volunteer their time, Speer said.“All of our nurses, all of our doctors, all my

team … are just here in addition to their normal

responsibilities,” Speer said. “We take it very seriously. This is the beginning of the end, and we want to make sure it’s done safely, efficiently and properly.”

HRH is also investing hundreds of thousands of dol-lars into the execution of the vaccination. The organi-zation committed to stay with the clinic until June. By that time the vaccine would likely be available in many other locations, such as doctor offices or retail pharma-cies and no longer needed, Speer said.

Hendricks County has recorded more than 15,600 cases of COVID-19. Top health officer Dr. David Stop-perich recently told the county commissioners daily cases were near 50 per day, down from 77 in January.

There have also been nearly 300 deaths in Hendricks County due to the novel coronavirus. A recent bump occurred at the end of 2020 when the state performed an audit, adding 20 to the number who passed away. As of Feb. 19, the positivity rate in Hendricks County is down to 6.4%. The county has been yellow as of Feb.

17, which means capacity for events can be at 50%.The Hendricks County Health Department is vac-

cinating 1,000 people a week. HRH is doing almost 3,000 a week. IU Health West Hospital just opened a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Feb. 23 and expects to give out 975 shots each week, said spokeswoman Berkley Rios.

The goal of all these organizations is to get shots into more people’s arms.

“We’re already seeing a downward trend in hospital admissions,” Speer said. “Absent the vaccine, I don’t think we would be seeing that. We just need to con-vince as many people as we can that this is a good thing, because it is, and get them to come in, get vac-cinated and get us all back to normal.”

ON THE COVER: Dr. Michelle Fenoughty prepares vaccines at the clinic at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds.(Photo by Gus Pearcy)


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The number of handmade valentines made by students at Clarks Creek, Brentwood and Van Buren Elementary Schools in Plainfield. They were delivered by the Plainfield Lions Club to residents and employees at Sugar Grove Senior Living, Cumberland Trace and Plainfield Health Care Center.

This annual event typically provides valentines to residents in senior living facilities who may not otherwise receive a valentine. This year there were enough to share with the employees, too.

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Quilt guild members honor local vet for service

HC residents work, play through winter storm; Avon Parks staff helps town dig out

By Lindsay Doty

Ronald Harvot from Avon was given a commemorative quilt to honor him for his service during World War II. Harvot served in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the European Theater of Operations, moved around to different bases in Europe and served as a firefighter with the 89th Station Comp. Squadron.

The quilt was presented to him at his home in Avon by his daughter Lisa Nes-bit and volunteers with Indy Honor Flight, a nonprofit that helps provide local veterans with free trips to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials dedicated to them.

The handmade quilt was created by seven women from the Loose Thread Beelet in Danville, an extension of the Scrap Basket Guild in Hendricks County. The group started making the dedication quilts a year ago to help honor veterans in Hendricks County.

“We decided instead of sending the quilt to a veteran somewhere else, it would be better to give them to vets in Hendricks County,” said quilter Mary Huber.

She says they have made seven quilts for the cause since starting the partnership last year.

Due to the pandemic, the women are not able to sew as a group. Instead, they work on the fabric in sections and then pass it along from porch to porch until it is com-plete.

“I’ve got fabric downstairs that I’m cutting right now, which will go to the next person to sew the blocks,” explained Huber.

The group probably won’t be able to sew together until they can do it outside, but they are happy to continue the work.

Indy Honor Flight has not been doing trips since the pandemic. Harvot was fortu-nate to fly on Indy Honor Flight 17.

By Lindsay Doty

Even though it was tiring overnight work, Avon Parks and Recreation super-intendent Gary Gamble calls plowing after the winter storm last week “pretty fun.”

His small but dedicated team of five used their tractor equipment, trucks with plows and a Bobcat to dig out.

Gamble himself was behind a truck with a plow for 23 hours Feb. 15 as the storm dumped more than 7 inches on the area.

Team member Kim Freeman volun-teered to help him plow in the early hours. She even brought a baked bean dinner.

“We started when the snow started and we kept up until it stopped,” said Gamble. “It’s important to us.”

The team’s main goal is to keep Avon Town Hall cleared so police can get in and out of the building. They also helped five officers plow out of their ru-ral driveways so they could get to work.

In the late hours, the crew also cleared the nearby park trails.

“It was a fun time for us even though we were tired. It was zen time. It’s like snowmobiling at night,” he said about his team zipping through the trails in the dark.

He calls the whole experience a mo-rale booster. “My team is one-of-a-kind. They are very dedicated. They help. I’m nothing without them,” said Gamble.

From left, Wayne Smith, president of Indy Honor Flight, Ronald Harvot and Lisa Nesbit stand in front of Harvot’s Avon home where he was presented with the commemorative quilt honoring his service during World War ll. (Photo by Rick Myers)

Plainfield PD officers Hawk and Cassell took on local kids in sled races at Hummel Park Feb. 16. (Photo provided by Plainfield PD)

The Avon Parks Department was out early Feb. 16 to plow local roads, town hall parking lots, sidewalks and helped clear paths for our police officers to get to work. Many people worked more than 18 hours straight to clear Avon roads. (Photo provided by the Town of Avon)

After the snow stopped falling and streets were plowed once, Plainfield’s Department of Public Works revisited roads to “widen” the streets by plowing curb to curb. (Photo provided by Plainfield DPW)


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Avon Board of Zoning Appeals grants continuances to Rural King, Costco

By Peg McRoy Glover

The Avon Board of Zoning Appeals grant-ed continuances to Rural King and Costco at its Feb. 18 meeting. Both are seeking vari-ances for proposed construction projects.

Farm and home store Rural King plans to open a store at 7508 Beechwood Centre Road behind Dairy Queen in the Beech-wood Shopping Center. They are requesting approval of four variances regarding open and outside storage, outdoor tractor and equipment sales and display, sidewalk sales and display as well as two development standards variances for temporary outside seasonal sales and restrictions.

Rural King has met two of six mandatory criteria for approval, said K.K. Gerhart-Fritz, the town’s planning consultant. These six criteria address public health and safety, economic welfare, property values and compatibility with adjacent properties.

Representing Rural King, Brock Ashley said the company is committed to meet-ing the required criteria and will go back to the drawing board. He also said Rural King will bring 55 jobs, employ 80 people and will generate $20-23 million in annual sales, with $7 million from outdoor sales.

Gerhart-Fritz said Rural King store con-struction has been approved. Outside vari-ances are in question.

During the public comment section of this virtual meeting, 14 letters, emails and

posted comments were read in support of Rural King.

The board voted to grant Rural King an open-ended continuance that gives time to address criteria that town deems they have not yet met.

Costco has plans to build a store on the northwest corner of U.S. 36 and County Road 900 E. They are requesting approval of four development standard variances that include making one landscape island small-er and eliminating another, reducing a land-scape buffer from a residential area from 35 to 26 linear feet and allowing two wall signs to exceed the 150 square foot maximum.

Costco is also seeking variance approval to have two permanent outdoor vehicle displays with no restrictions on number of days, outdoor displays and sales, and also requests for modifications of outdoor dis-plays and sales be submitted to the Avon town staff for approval. Costco has also re-quested that the town allow bicycle parking beyond the first parking space adjacent to the building and employee bicycle parking within the warehouse.

Costco’s variance requests were not ad-dressed but will be addressed at the board’s March 18 meeting.

Avon’s board of zoning appeals meet-ings can be viewed on the town’s Facebook page.

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K.K. Gerhart-Fritz, Avon’s town planning consultant said Rural King has met two of six mandatory criteria. Outside variance requests are in question, not store construction. Map key: Variance 20-16 A, tractor and equipment sales and display; Variance 20-16 B, outdoor sales and display of miscellaneous products to the side of the building; Variance 20-16 C, sidewalk sales and display; Variance 20-16 D, outdoor sales, miscellaneous products display; Variance 20-17 A & B, temporary outdoor display and sales restrictions. (Photo by Peg McRoy Glover)


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ICONICartsBrother inspires Brownsburg artist’s love for woodworking in retirementBy Peg McRoy Glover

Brownsburg marquetry artist Mark Lamm came to this artform through an unusual learning, experimental and cre-ative path.

When creating marquetry — the art of applying cut out wood pieces into a base wood to create abstract shapes and flowers in a decorative design — Lamm gravitates more toward floral designs. He claims it is a bit more forgiving than ab-stract shapes.

As a boy Lamm was obsessed with tak-ing things apart and putting them back together. He would tinker with anything he could find around the house.

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a go-kart, and it was a really nice one,” said Lamm. “After I raced it a few times, I completely took it apart and then put it back together. Dad wasn’t too happy with me until he saw that the changes I made really improved its performance.”

Building parts for race cars turned out to be a lifetime passion for Lamm. His mechanical knowledge melded well with his profession as a pipefitter. But when he retired in 2016, he still wanted to do something with his hands.

“My whole life I have made parts for race cars. I have always loved to build stuff. I thought about doing woodwork-ing, so I bought the tools,” said Lamm. “You still measure, cut and fit (like in pip-efitting). You build all things through a se-quence of assembly whether it is metal or wood. The table I just built is made out of hackberry from a tree my brother-in-law cut down in his front yard.”

While doing marquetry was something he had played around with, doing wood-work and making furniture for his friends

and family was his major focus until his brother and music artist Joseph Lamm came to him with an idea when he was publishing a compilation of 21 of his best songs.

“Joe had this idea about a box for his collectivity music. I really wanted to do this inlaid thing (marquetry) as it in-trigued me,” said Lamm.

The type of art has several approaches, Lamm explained.

“I work with baltic birch plywood about 1/8-inch thick. For the design, I choose woods that have color in them like Indi-ana poplar, which I use for the green leafy parts of a flower.

Lamm also uses the natural wood colors of yellowheart, pink ivory, purple-heart, bilinga and cherry to create the de-sign that is inlaid from back to front.

It is a minute process. Once a design is chosen, he traces images. From that tracing, each section is transferred with graphite paper onto wood. Then Lamm cuts each section with a scroll saw using the thin blade to cut intricate curves and corners. Then each section is inlaid into the base wood.

Lamm plans to release the Joseph Lamm Collectivity collector’s box series this spring. He created 12 boxes with dif-ferent marquetry designs that will each hold three vinyl albums, a program, post-er and lyric credits.

“Mark has very much an artist’s eye,” said Joseph. “It was his idea to make every box a different design. Each one is an ar-tistic expression and one of a kind.”

For more information on the Joseph Lamm Collectivity visit Joseph Lamm’s Facebook page. The music for “Collec-tivity” is available through Amazon and Apple music.

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Mark Lamm uses a scroll saw to cut wood pieces that will be inlaid into a base wood for a marquetry art project. The picture of the race car behind him is of one he built in 1973. (Photo provided by Lamm)


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NotablesCompiled by Mike Beas

Avon sophomore Cheaney Schoeff advanced all the way to the championship match of the 126-pound weight class at the state wrestling finals before losing in the title match, 9-3. Schoeff departed Bankers Life Fieldhouse, ending his season with a 35-6 record. Orioles senior Jaden Reynolds picked up a third-place medal at 145 pounds, capping a 40-2 campaign, while senior Tyler Conley was fifth at 152 to wrap up a 36-4 season. Senior Ke’Shawn Dickens (26-5) made it to the finals at 195 pounds but lost in the opening round.

Plainfield junior Landon Boe was also a state wrestling finalist, bringing home a seventh-place medal and going 34-4 at 160 pounds.

Avon played host to the boys swimming and diving sectional. Plainfield took the team title with 530 points. The host Orioles were third with 289, while Cascade placed sixth in the 11-team event with 120. First-place athletes for the Quakers were the all-junior 200-yard medley relay team of Ethan Ponder, Brian Beasley, Grant VanWanzeele and Scott Decker in a time of 1:38.52. Plainfield took first in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays with freshman Patrick DeWitt and junior Xander Straw taking part in both.

Individually for Plainfield, senior Brock Kinnamon won the 200 freestyle (1:44.43) and 500 freestyle (4:47.35) with Beasley placing first in the 200 individual medley (2:00.11) and 100 breaststroke (58.15). Victorious for Avon were freshman Brian Willoughby in the 50 free (21.83), junior Maverick Bray in the 100 butterfly (49.99) and 100 backstroke (51.06). The best showing for Cascade was a runner-up in both the 200 IM and 100 back by junior Dane Market.

Booher starts for four years in Plainfield backcourt

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By Mike Beas

Aidan Booher’s influence on the Plainfield boys basketball program is merely the textbook lob pass when attempting to paint a complete picture of the senior guard.

His academic achievements are the rim-abusing slam dunk.

Ranked ninth in his class with a better-look-twice grade-point average of 4.81, the 6-foot-4-inch Booher brings a cerebral element to a Quakers squad that was 18-1 and ranked fifth in Class 4A prior to last weekend’s games against Franklin and Silver Creek.

Coach Andy Weaver’s roster contains no shortage of athletic talent, including 6-foot-8-inch senior post Ian Scott dominating down low and 6-foot-4-inch junior wing Cael Vanderbush using his wingspan and vertical leap to benefit Plainfield at both ends of the floor.

Binding these and other skill sets together is Booher, who averages 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and is able to play either the point or 2-guard position. His season-high of 24 points took place in the Quakers’ 64-49 defeat of Mooresville in January, a game in which he was 8 of 14 from behind the 3-point arc.

Booher has also scored 18 points on three different occasions this season and delivered nine assists in a win against Terre Haute South earlier this month. He’s been a fixture in the Quakers’ starting lineup since Game

13 of his freshman season.Weaver, now in his ninth season, feels Booher’s biggest

improvement this season has been on the defensive end.“Aidan played varsity as a freshman, and I think we’ve

had him in the starting lineup ever since,” said Weaver. “He is such a high-IQ basketball player. Aidan is an excellent student, and it carries over to the basketball court. He’s a

guy who can take care of the basketball, and his decision-making is really good.”Booher did a Q&A with ICON:

Q: Your team won 18 of its first 19 games, including a dozen by 10 or more points. Are you surprised

by the success the Quakers are having this season?

A: We definitely expected to be really good. It’s something we’ve been building the past couple of years. We have six seniors on the team, and I think in the higher-pressure situations, it helps having that experience.

Q: What do you remember about being in the starting lineup for the first time during the 2017-18 season?A: It was at Mooresville, and I was probably more excited than nervous. It was actually the game I scored the most (11 points) during my freshman season. It was a big conference game, and we won.

Q: What are your plans after graduating from Plainfield High

School in the spring?A: I’m still undecided, but I definitely

want to play basketball. I plan to major in mathematics. I’m interested in going the pre-

med route and becoming a sports medicine doctor or working in the front office for a professional sports franchise.

Wrapping up four years as a starter for the Quaker, Plainfield senior Aiden Booher hopes to play basketball in college. (Photo by Dave Gansert)


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FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIES

AVON

Donald Edward Poindexter Donald Edward Poindexter, 81, passed away Feb. 3, 2021. He was born June 1, 1939. Services were held Feb. 11 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plain-field.

Joyce Eileen Quade AllingJoyce Eileen Quade Alling, 91, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. She was born March 6, 1929. Services were held at Riverview Cemetery, Seymour. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrange-ments.

George “Bud” Lander Jr.George “Bud” Lander Jr., 88, passed away Feb. 11, 2021. He was born June 28, 1932. Funeral services will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s As-sociation. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plain-field, was entrusted with arrangements.

Beverly Sue KingBeverly Sue King, 74, passed away Feb. 10, 2021. She was born March 24, 1946. Services were held Feb. 16, 2021 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plain-field. Contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Awareness Association.

Terri Ellen (Pope) SellersTerri Ellen (Pope) Sellers, 71, passed away Feb. 13, 2021. She was born Feb. 21, 1947. Services will be held at a later date. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrangements.

Albert SpearsAlbert Spears, 80, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. He was born March 10, 1940. Private services will be held. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrangements.

Carole Francis CampbellCarole Francis Campbell, 85, passed away on Feb. 17, 2021. She was born Aug. 27, 1934. Private ser-vices were held. Conkle Funeral Home, Avon, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sandra K. ShawSandra K. Shaw, 64, Avon, passed away Feb. 18, 2021. She was born July 23, 1956. Services will be held at a later date. Matthews Mortuary, Browns-burg, was entrusted with arrangements.

BROWNSBURG

Laura May (Proctor) SchindlerLaura May (Proctor) Schindler, 77, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. She was born June 20, 1943. Services were held Feb. 11 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.

James FarrellJames Farrell, 90, passed away Feb. 10, 2021. He was born Jan. 15, 1931. Services were held Feb. 16. Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, was en-trusted with arrangements.

Lawrence O. FisherLawrence O. Fisher, 67, passed away Feb. 11, 2021. He was born July 14, 1953. Services were held Feb. 15 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Contribu-tions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Raymond L. WenzelRaymond L. Wenzel, 71, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. He was born March 2, 1949. Services will

be at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, entrusted with arrangements.

Leroy C. GeorgeLeroy C. George, 92, passed away Feb. 14, 2021. He was born Nov. 15, 1928. Services were held Feb. 19 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Gwen C. StocksGwen C. Stocks, 77, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 15, 2021. She was born Sept. 12, 1943. Ser-vices were held Feb. 25 at St. Malachy Catho-lic Church, Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Tamara Jean Richardson (Tammy)

Tamara Jean (King) Richardson, 57, passed away Feb. 14, 2021. She was born Feb. 7, 1964. Services were held Feb. 19 at Connection Pointe Chris-tian Church, Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sandra L. WheelerSandra L. Wheeler, 84, passed away Feb. 16, 2021. She was born July 27, 1936. Private services were held. Contributions may be made to Faith Bap-tist Church Building Fund. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Berthella CoonsBerthella Coons, 82, passed away Feb. 17, 2021. She was born June 23, 1938. Services will be held at a later date. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pitts-boro, was entrusted with arrangements.

Bernard “Bernie” NixonBernard “Bernie” Nixon, 63, passed away Feb. 18, 2021. He was born July 11, 1957. Services were held Feb. 22 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Scott A. CollinsScott A. Collins, 55, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. He was born Feb. 13, 1965. No services are sched-uled. Conkle Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

William C. LawsonWilliam C. Lawson, 73, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 19, 2021. He was born Dec. 5, 1947. Services were held Feb. 24. Matthews Mortuary, Browns-burg, was entrusted with arrangements.

John L. ComefordJohn L. Comeford, 90, passed away Feb. 20, 2021. He was born Jan. 8, 1931. Services were held Feb. 26 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg. Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

COATESVILLE

Fred Curtis Fred Curtis, 69, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 18, 1938. Services were held Feb. 10 at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.

Barbara EllisBarbara Ellis, 83, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. She was born July 16, 1951. Online services were held Feb. 10 at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.

Craig A. MonnettCraig A. Monnett, 69, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 1, 1951. Services will be held at a later date. Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, was entrusted with arrangements.

Shelly Diane PriceShelly Diane Price, 34, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Nov. 12, 1986. Services were held Feb. 16 at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.

Betty JohnsonBetty Johnson, 87, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Oct. 17, 1933. Services were held Feb. 14. Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, was en-trusted with arrangements.

Beulah GamboldBeulah Gambold, 90, passed away Feb. 14, 2021. She was born Aug. 21, 1930. Services were held Feb. 17. Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, was entrusted with arrangements.

DANVILLE

Steven D. MyersSteven D. Myers, 77, passed away Feb. 6, 2021. He was born Oct. 29, 1943. Private services were at Round Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Baker Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with arrange-ments.

Michael W. KingMichael W. King, 70, passed away Feb. 16, 2021. He was born Jan. 5, 1951. Services were held Feb. 22 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dan-ville. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with arrangements.

Morgan Brent MayesMorgan Brent Mayes, 35, passed away Feb. 16, 2021. He was born Nov. 23, 1985. Services were held Feb. 20. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

INDIANAPOLIS

Chester L. DillonChester L. Dillon, 79, passed away Feb. 8, 2021. He was born Sept. 17, 1941. Services were held Feb. 12. Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Matthews Mortuary, Browns-burg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Donnie Jay PowellDonnie Jay Powell, 63, passed away Feb. 10, 2021. He was born July 7, 1957. Services were held Feb. 18, 2021 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Contributions may be made to the Powell Fam-ily Underprivileged Children’s Christmas Fund, checks payable to Pat Lottes.

PLAINFIELD

James TaylorJames Taylor, 81, passed away Feb. 9, 2021. He and his twin brother Jack were born at home in Yorktown, Ind., on June 25, 1939. He retired in 2001 as a corrections officer for the State of Indiana. He is pre-ceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet McBride Tay-lor. His children are Kevin (Karrie) Taylor, Chris (Kim) Taylor, Megan Mendoza, Amanda Taylor and Austin Taylor. He had 19 grandchildren and

4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 brothers: Ronald Taylor, Jack Taylor, Michael (Patti) Taylor and Robert (Anita) Taylor. Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Faith Bap-tist Church of Avon with two hours of visitation prior to the service. Burial was at Lincoln Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church of Avon Build-ing Fund. Online condolences may be shared at conklefuneralhome.com.

David “Doc” Rather David “Doc” Rather, 71, passed away Feb. 10, 2021. He was born Nov. 12, 1949. Services were held Feb. 17. Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville, was entrusted with arrangements.

Jeffrey Michael KlasJeffrey Michael Klas, 49, passed away Feb. 16, 2021. He was born April 18, 1971. Services were held Feb. 19 at Hall-Baker Funeral, Plainfield. Con-tributions may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation.

CLAYTON

Arianne A. HansenArianne, 24, passed, Feb. 11, 2021. Private services will be held. Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, Clayton, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Kimberly CopelandKimberly Copeland, 60, passed away Feb. 12, 2021. She was born Aug. 13, 1960. Services were held Feb. 18 at St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plain-field. Contributions may be made to the Mozel Sanders Foundation, Gleaners Food Bank or Wheeler Mission. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

William D. DelpWilliam D. Delp, 72, passed away Feb. 7, 2021. He was born July, 14, 1948. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 18 at Mt. Gilead Church, Mooresville. Con-tributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Humane Society of Morgan County or to the Mt. Gilead Church building fund. Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, was entrusted with arrangements.

PITTSBORO

Terrel B. WilsonTerrel B. Wilson, 72, passed away Feb. 15, 2021. He was born Jan. 21, 1949. Services were held Feb. 20 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Helen Louise HerringHelen Louise Herring, 90, passed away Feb.17, 2021. She was born Feb. 27, 1930. Services were held Feb. 20. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pitts-boro, was entrusted with arrangements.

NORTH SALEM

Linda Lou Mantooth LeeLinda Lou Mantooth Lee, 84, passed away Feb. 17, 2021. She was born Jan. 8, 1937. Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Heart to Heart Hospice or Hendricks County Animal Shelter. Porter Funeral Homes, Jamestown, was entrusted with arrangements.


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HISTORY findsWedding dress

Hendricks County Historical Museum will be closed through March for cleaning and resetting dis-plays. For more information visit hendrickscountymuseum.org.

By Marty Carter

This lovely dress has recently been on display in the Central Normal Room of the Hendricks County Historical Mu-seum. It was the wedding dress of Anna Thompson when she became the bride of George Porter Blair Nov. 25, 1903. The two-piece purple and white print silk dress has leg of mutton sleeves and trim-mings of blue crepe and grey silk with lace applique and beadwork.

Thompson’s choice of a color other than white would not have been unusual. Queen Victoria is credited with starting the white wedding dress tradition, but it took many years for that tradition to be-come universal. Often a bride’s wedding dress was just her best dress. She had probably worn it before, and she almost certainly would wear it again.

Anna Thompson Blair lived in Danville and worked at the First National Bank in Danville for nearly 40 years. The most

famous member of her family was her brother Sam, a Major League Baseball player nicknamed “Big Sam” Thompson who earned a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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HOW POWER ISHOW POWER ISrestoredWhen a storm brings widespread power outages to your area, please be patient as your electric cooperative prioritizes repairs and methodically works to restore service. Priority goes to the lines that will get the most consumers back in service the quickest.

Priority 1: Transmission linesThese high voltage lines carry electricity from generating plants to substations (or between substations). Since tens of thousands of people could be served by one transmission line, damage here needs to be taken care of first.

Priority 2: SubstationsThese electrical facilities contain equipment that switches or regulates the voltage of electricity. They lower the voltage from the transmission lines so the electricity can be transmitted through the distribution lines.

Priority 3: Main distribution linesYou see these along roadways. They carry electricity from the substations to groups of consumers, like towns or housing developments.

Priority 4: Tap linesThese are electric feeder lines running from the main distribution line to utility poles and underground transformers outside houses or buildings.

Priority 5: Individual serviceThese lines run from the transformer to the individual consumer’s electric meter.


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ICONICbriefHendricks County Parks & Recreation to present

Master PlanHendricks County Parks & Recreation to

present Master Plan that outlines its plans for 2021-2025, 7-8 p.m., March 1, Hendricks County Government Center, 355 S. Wash-ington St., Danville, meeting rooms 4 and 5.

Facial coverings are required. The department’s plan is submitted to

the Indiana Department of Natural Resourc-es (DNR) every five years, combining public input with additional information to create a plan of action for upcoming years. Filing the comprehensive master plan with the DNR also makes Hendricks County Parks & Recreation eligible to apply for grant money through the state agency. Visit Hendricks-CountyParks.org to view the plan.

Duke Energy Foundation awards

grants to schoolsThe Duke Energy Foundation

awarded four grants to Hendricks County schools to support program-ming.

Plainfield Youth Assistance Program (PYAP), Summer Explor-ers — A $3,100 grant was awarded PYAP to support its Summer Explor-ers program. Through school-based collaboration the organization works with at-risk school-aged children and families to provide mentoring and other activity-based programming focused on social, emotional and be-havioral development, positive rela-tionships and character building.

PYAP, Reading Makes Your World Big — A grant for $1,340 was awarded to PYAP for its summer reading program, specifically to ad-dress identified at-risk students en-tering grades 1-3 who are difficult to engage and need one-on-one read-ing assistance.

Brownsburg Education Foun-dation — The BEF was awarded a $3,065 grant to support the district’s 2021 elementary school summer reading challenge. BEF challenges all Brownsburg elementary students to read for 15 minutes each day during summer break. Participants will be awarded a day of celebration with games and activities at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.

Plainfield Community Schools — We See, We Learn, We Grow — A $7,635 grant was awarded to Cen-tral Elementary School to create a nature path throughout the school grounds. Students and the commu-nity will see, explore and learn about nature as they walk through the paths. Students will integrate parts of the garden in the classroom and test their knowledge hands-on in the outdoor garden areas.

“Our Hendricks County schools are important to Duke Energy and our employees,” said Jean Renk, Duke Energy manager, government and community relations. “We are pleased to be able to support them and provide a special emphasis on reading and hands-on opportunities to ensure our students have the best foundation for life-long learning.”

HSS Avon Chapter donated 300 pounds of food on Diwali

During the season of giving and on occasion of the Hindu festival of Diwali, HSS Avon Chapter and numerous individuals from Hindu American Community in Hen-dricks County came together and donated around 300 pounds of non-perishable food to Midwest Food Bank in November. Sewa Diwali is a national initiative span-ning several organizations and individuals

The motto of this initiative is Service to Humanity is Service to Divinity. This initia-tive is coordinated nationally by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA.

Danville Parks to host virtual Rubber Duck Race

The Danville Parks Department is selling rubber ducks for $1 per duck for the April 3 Rubber Duck Race, streamed on the Dan-ville Parks Facebook page. An award will be given to the first duck to cross Swing-ing Bridge in Ellis Park. Deadline to enter is March 24. Purchase them at danvilleparks.recdesk.com or at the Danville Athletic Club.

(Photo provided by HSS Avon Chapter)

Help increase Hendricks County’s bluebird population

Do you have Eastern bluebirds around your property or good bluebird habitat? Eastern bluebirds, a bird native to North America, eat primarily insects and larvae and favor short, grassy, open areas. Putting up a nest box will encourage them to raise their offspring and help to maintain and increase their numbers. Pick up a box in a drive-thru 6-8 p.m. March 16 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. A $10 donation per box is requested. Visit facebook.com/HendricksCountyBluebird-Society for more information.

Hendricks County Recycling District, Hendricks County, Indiana Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2020Local Fund Number Local Fund Name

Beg Cash & Inv Bal Jan 1,2020 Receipts Disbursements

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Governmental Activities 1 Hendricks County Special Projects Fund $322,842.66 $70,357.57 $1,675.20 $391,525.032 Rainy Day Fund $1,011,732.59 $190,459.12 $0.00 $1,202,191.713 Solid Waste Management Fund $1,649,492.36 $734,042.21 $938,547.44 $1,444,987.13

Total All Funds $2,984,067.61 $994,858.90 $940,222.64 $3,038,703.87

Legal NoticeCause No. 45493

VERIFIED PETITION OF INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (“IPL”) FOR (1) ISSUANCE TO IPL OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT BY A WHOLLY-OWNED IPL SUBSIDIARY OF A SOLAR POWER GENERATING FACILITY TO BE KNOWN AS HARDY HILLS SOLAR (“THE HARDY HILLS PROJECT”); (2) APPROVAL OF THE HARDY HILLS PROJECT, INCLUDING A JOINT VENTURE STRUCTURE BETWEEN AN IPL SUBSIDIARY AND ONE OR MORE TAX EQUITY PARTNERS AND A CONTRACT FOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IPL AND THE PROJECT COMPANY THAT HOLDS AND OPERATES THE SOLAR GENERATION ASSETS, AS A CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED TIMELY COST RECOVERY UNDER IND. CODE § 8-1-8.8-11; (3) APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTING AND RATEMAKING FOR THE HARDY HILLS PROJECT, INCLUDING AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN UNDER IND. CODE § 8-1-2.5-6 TO FACILITATE IPL’S INVESTMENT IN THE HARDY HILLS PROJECT THROUGH A JOINT VENTURE; AND (4) TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 8-1-2.5-5 DECLINING TO EXERCISE JURISDICTION OVER THE JOINT VENTURE, INCLUDING THE PROJECT COMPANY, AS A PUBLIC UTILITY.

Notice is hereby given that on February 12, 2021, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (“IPL”) filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for (1) issuance to IPL of a certificate of public convenience and necessity (“CPCN”) for the acquisition and development, by a wholly-owned IPL subsidiary, of Hardy Hills Solar, including development of transmission interconnection and network upgrades (“Hardy Hills Project” or “Project”); (2) approval of the Hardy Hills Project, including a Joint Venture structure between an IPL subsidiary and one or more tax equity partners, and a contract for differences between IPL and the Project Company that holds and operates the solar generation facility, as a Clean Energy Project, and associated timely cost recovery under Ind. Code § 8-1-8.8-11; (3) approval of accounting and ratemaking for the Hardy Hills Project including an Alternative Regulatory Plan (“ARP”) to facilitate IPL’s investment in the Hardy Hills Project through the Joint Venture; and (4) to the extent necessary, issuance of an order pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-5 declining to exercise jurisdiction over the Joint Venture, including the Project Company, as a public utility. This notice is provided to the public under Ind. Code § 8-1-2.5-6(d). A copy of the Joint Petition and other submissions in this proceeding is on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Commission is (317) 232-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission.


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Parks Foundation of Hendricks County names executive

director to lead fundraising efforts for local green spaces

By Lindsay Doty

Whether it’s a serene bike ride on the Vandalia Trail or let-ting the dogs run free at Cardinal Bark Park in Brownsburg, Hendricks County’s public parks are a community favorite with something for everyone.

Playgrounds and splash pads draw young families. Green spaces invite outdoor adventures, sports and community events.

“We believe parks and public spaces are vital to our com-munity, now more than ever,” said Katy Cummings, the new executive director of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC).

The nonprofit is a fundraising partner of Hendricks County Parks and Recreation that strives to find financial resources for park enhancements, expansions and programs. The or-ganization recently expanded to include fundraising for all parks in the county, and Cummings is excited to get to work.

“We want to make sure the parks stay clean and safe and updated, and that takes additional support to do,” she said.

The experienced nonprofit leader will guide an 11-mem-ber board of volunteers (via Zoom meetings for now) who are equally passionate about maintaining and enhancing lo-cal green space.

“We are committed to the future growth and sustainability of parks in Hendricks County, and based on Katy’s exten-sive leadership experience, we are confident she will help us meet that mission,” said Matt Browning, PFOHC board chair.

Cummings comes to the job with two decades of experi-ence in nonprofit fundraising.

She has served as a leader in various roles for nonprofits in substance abuse and mental health, child welfare advocacy and higher education.

She has led philanthropic efforts with organizations like Dove Recovery House for Women in Marion County, where she currently serves as a board chair.

“My background is in fundraising. A big part of this is strengthening our fundraising program,” said Cummings who says she was first introduced to raising money during her beloved Girl Scout days.

“We had to use our resources wisely. That’s something I try to remember,” she said.

For the outdoorsy Brownsburg mother of twin boys (a

regular at the baseball diamonds at Arbuckle Acres), the op-portunity to continue her passion for nonprofit fundraising and be closer to home was a win-win.

During her first few weeks on the job, local parks have been empty except for the occasional dedicated runner or sledding-hill seeker. Cummings has been busy getting ac-climated with park needs and is looking ahead at spring and summer projects.

The PFOHC’s main moneymaker is the Summer Fun Run Series held starting in May. Being outside, it was one of the few events in 2020 that was unscathed by COVID-19, although it was virtual on runners’ and walkers’ own time instead of weekly large gatherings. The event raised around $33,000 for park projects last year.

The money supported various enhancements, including a community garden at Scamahorn Park in Pittsboro and re-furbishment of the Blast-Off Playground at Williams Park in Brownsburg.

“We will do that event again. My experience so far in Hen-dricks County is that people care about this community,” she said. “I think part of their daily lives is utilizing that resource.”

She wants to focus more efforts on individual long-term donors, not just corporation sponsors.

“That is how you sustain so we can do more to help the parks,” Cummings said.

Cummings approaches her fundraising with the same can-do attitude.

“Every mission is important. If people can give, they still will. If they can’t, they won’t. My philosophy is that we just keep asking,” said Cummings.

Public parks have seen an uptick in demand since the pan-demic with the promise of fresh air and social distancing.

Park leaders expect 2021 to be a busy year. They are mak-ing Hendricks County parks a priority and hope others will, too.

“The Hendricks County community has a treasure within our incredible parks, and I am excited to inspire more resi-dents to support our beautiful public spaces,” Cummings said.

ON THE COVER: Katy Cummings will lead a board of volunteers to raise money for all Hendricks County Parks. (Photo by Rick Myers)

Getting to know Katy Cummings:Homelife: Lives in Brownsburg with her husband and twin boys who are in second grade

Favorite local park: Arbuckle Acres

Book I’m reading right now: I just finished reading “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle and started reading “Stretch” by Scott Sonenshein.

Show I recently binge-watched: “Ted Lasso” — I didn’t want it to end!

Vacation I would like to take someday: I traveled through Europe after college, and I hope to visit again someday with

my husband and kids.

This spring I’m looking forward to...Warmer weather, the crocuses blooming and lots of trips to our amazing parks in Hendricks County.

Two key items I always take with me for an outdoor outing with my family: Water bottles and baby wipes…we’ve continued to buy baby wipes even though we don’t “need” them anymore. They are just so handy.

My favorite place to eat in Hendricks County: Just one? I love Perillo’s, and I really enjoy Thai District.

Katy Cummings was named the new executive director of the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County. (Photo by Rick Myers)


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When I was growing up, things were different

EDITORIAL

It’s time to invest in technology so

meetings can be efficiently

broadcast to publicAs recently as the 1950s, Hendricks County

had no hospital. The jail was the sheriff’s resi-dence until the 1970s. The bucolic nature of the county is often seen as a throwback to a simpler, trouble-free existence. The explosive growth over the last 30 years has changed many perceptions, all for the good.

However, the pandemic has exposed us — and other communities — for our re-sistance to change. It’s time to invest in the technology that can broadcast and allow a remote public to interact with their govern-ment at public meetings.

For sure, COVID-19 has accelerated this need, but the technology to air council and commission meetings online has been around for a decade.

Plainfield and Avon never bothered to equip their council chambers with cameras and microphones until they really couldn’t hold public meetings in person. Thank you for doing so.

Danville offers the best solution for broad-casting town council meetings on YouTube.

Brownsburg desperately needs to up-grade their system to incorporate the vast number of graphics and maps.

None of the municipalities has a great way for the public to address their officials.

The county really needs help in this area. With no system in place, officials had to scramble to assemble something that isn’t much more advanced than the Bell tele-phone. Twice, while attending the Hendricks County Commissioners meeting, our report-er was kicked off.

This is not just a matter of quality televi-sion or acceptable conference calls. In the end, this is about transparency. The cat’s out of the bag.

For years, officials have complained about constituent apathy, but a quick look at a “chatter” group on Facebook shows that isn’t true.

Spend the money to upgrade the equip-ment and broadcast these public meetings so, anyone who wishes can participate.

By Dick Wolfsie

A late night talk show host commented about the viral spread of the photo of Ber-nie Sanders wearing his mittens. “I wonder if Bernie knows it’s a thing,” James Corden said. Bernie probably isn’t the most social media-savvy politi-cian, so this meme could have appeared tens of thousands of times on the internet before he learned of it.

I love this use of the word “thing.” When I was grow-ing up, things were different. I remember my mother saying, “Put your things away.” She also was a frequent user of the expres-sion, “If it’s not one thing, it’s another.” She reprimanded me after I broke an expen-sive vase while wrestling with my brother: “This is why we can’t have nice things.”

So, here’s the thing: We have a new use of the word thing. We have all observed so many things that have become things. Here are some examples:

1. Eating Tide Pods. (The thing is, you could die.)

2. The Ice Bucket Challenge. (The thing is, you freeze.)

3. Taking selfies while you’re commit-ting a crime. (The thing is, you get arrested.)

4. Watching “Tiger King,” “The Bach-elorette” or “Jerry Springer” on TV. (The thing is, you are wasting your life.)

I have a friend who knows a thing or two about words. David teaches linguis-tics at NYU, so I thought he’d have some insight into this popular use of the word. But he told me it wasn’t one of those things worth discussing.

“How was your conversation with Da-vid?” asked my wife.

“I couldn’t get a thing out of him,” I told her.

Here are two more recent things that have become things. The first is Grape Nuts cereal. Apparently, there is a huge shortage of this stuff. If you go on Amazon

or eBay, you can get a box for about a hundred bucks. My book about my dog Barney is also selling for $95 on Amazon. The thing is that they are both a lot of money. And another thing: I have a case of Barney books in my garage available for

$5 each.By the way, Grape

Nuts cereal is a good breakfast food if you are trying to avoid unhealthy things. The company is ramping up manufacturing to make up for the shortage, including increasing produc-tion of another prod-

uct, Grape Nuts Flakes, to meet demand. I think we already have enough flakes — like those people who are paying $100 for a box of cereal or my book.

Here’s my favorite new thing: spinach that can send you an email. Research-ers from MIT embedded tiny sensors into spinach leaves. When the roots of the plant detect explosive compounds in groundwater, the leaves direct a signal to a camera, then send an email alert to scientists monitoring the soil. Isn’t this the craziest thing? Does spinach have a brain? Cauliflower, sure, but spinach? Artichokes and Brussels sprouts also look like they could have brains. Brainy vegetables may be the next big thing.

So far, I have used “thing” 27 times in this column in one way or another, which is something to write home about (now it’s 28). I need to take a break. Maybe I’ll watch that old sci-fi movie about the 7-foot extraterrestrial that lands his craft in the arctic and then terrorizes the research scientists.

I love that movie. It’s just “The Thing” to watch after writing a column. (OK, now it’s 29.)

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

In Reno, Nev., it’s illegal to sit down or lie down on a public sidewalk. The law says that “no person shall sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, or upon a blanket, chair, stool or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk in the Downtown Reno Regional Center.”

STRANGE LAW

THUMBS UPTHUMBS DOWN

Avon town manager Ryan Cannon, parks director Gary

Gamble and assistant director of public works Gerald Glover plowed roadways overnight during the snowstorm along with contractors.

Plainfield and Avon take time to clear trails and walkways after

the snowstorm.

Avon Rotarians bagged 80 lunches for Fletcher Place

Community Center to distribute to food insecure patrons.

The B&O Trail Association has resubmitted its grant application

for the second round of Next Level Trails funding to complete the trail east from Raceway Road into Marion County connecting with Speedway. If successful, the B&O Trail will become a 17.5 mile trail connecting from White River Parkway in downtown Indianapolis to the middle of Hendricks County.

For those interested in COVID-19 vaccines, there has been an

increase in fraudulent activity. For real, up-to-date information visit coronavirus.in.gov. No one should call, text or email or ask for payment information.

Avon resident Rachael Stone had a snowball fight with Avon PD

officers Hollingsworth, Diebold, Elsbury and Richards Jan. 31. See the video on the Avon PD Facebook page.

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].

“February is the birth month of two figures

who loom large in the black past: U.S. President

Abraham Lincoln (born Feb. 12), who issued

the Emancipation Proclamation, and African American

abolitionist, author and orator Frederick Douglass

(born Feb. 14).” — Jeff Wallenfeldt

QUOTE

I think we already have enough flakes — like those people who are

paying $100 for a box of cereal or my book.

This is not just a matter of quality television or acceptable

conference calls. In the end, this is about transparency.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Muslim Advocates condemns development rejection

To the editor,Members of the Hendricks County Com-

mission voted 3-0 to unjustly deny a zon-ing amendment for the Clermont Village project, which includes a community center with prayer rooms, a K-12 Muslim school and a college for students whose studies fo-cus on the Quran.

The commissioners claimed that their denial was due to concerns about existing drainage problems, insinuating that Cler-mont Village would make existing drainage problems worse. At a Jan. 12 public hearing, Hendricks County Plan Commissioner presi-dent Brad Whicker clearly stated that storm-water was not to be considered at the re-zoning stage. This denial also overrules the plan commission’s recommendation that the county move ahead with Clermont Vil-lage, a development that has been subject-ed to a bigoted online campaign rife with claims that the project is “evil,” will bring “sharia law” and will have an “underground bunkers and ammo/weapons room.”

Muslim Advocates has been working to support the Clermont Village development.

“Today’s (Feb. 9) vote to deny Clermont Village’s rezoning application is inexplicable, other than as an act of bigotry,” said Matt Callahan, attorney for Muslim Advocates. “The county commission rejected the rec-ommendation of its own plan commission to approve this project. Hendricks County is opening itself up to an expensive and un-necessary religious discrimination lawsuit. The commissioners’ supposed concerns about stormwater are not an appropriate ground to deny the application and are wor-ryingly similar to other, equally unfounded claims about water quality commonly de-ployed to thwart Muslim developments. The evidence shows that Hendricks County is holding this project, which includes prayer rooms and a Muslim seminary, to a different standard than other projects — all against the backdrop of a nasty, anti-Muslim cam-paign. The county is discriminating against Muslims, showing hostility to freedom of worship and could pay a hefty financial price for it.”

Muslim Advocates, national civil rights organization

Bring tax forms back to public libraries

To the editor:Indiana tax forms will not be available in

your public libraries except for a reference copy. You must fill out those forms online or print those forms as well as the instructions.

I have called Gov. Eric Holcomb at (317) 232-4567, my state senator John Crane at (317) 232-9400 and my state representative Jeff Thompson at (317) 232-9600. I asked them to have these tax forms and instruc-tions delivered to the public libraries. All

taxpayers need to call their governor, state senator and representative.

A reference copy of the 2020 Indiana tax forms and instructions were available at my public library on Saturday, Jan. 16. The librarian had to copy the forms for me be-cause of COVID-19. She spent 15-20 minutes to make 12 copies and an additional set of 12 copies of just the forms for individual taxpayers.

M Brent Pittman, Brownsburg

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EVENTScalendar

February27 SaturdayFriggin’ Frog 5k Race10-11:30 a.m., Brownsburg East Middle School, 1250 Airport Road, Brownsburg. Cost: $25, plus sign-up fee. runsignup.com

27 SaturdayFrosty Paws1-2 p.m., McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Take a winter walk with a park naturalist and learn about dog’s relatives coyotes and what they do during the winter. Participating dogs must be friendly with other dogs and on a leash. hendrickscountyparks.org

27, 28 Saturday, SundayKing of the CourtSaturday 1-5 p.m. and Sunday 3-6 p.m., Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne St., Danville. Test hoop skills at this 3v3 basketball tournament. Fee: $30. danvilleparks.recdesk.com

March1 MondayGraphic Novel Reading ChallengeThrough the month of March, online. The challenge encourages comic fans to read graphic novels throughout March. Read 10 graphic novels and earn a prize. avonlibrary.net

2 TuesdayDIY Tie-Dye Shoelaces3:15-4:15 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. Teens can learn how to make tie-dye shoelaces with a short video demonstration and a take-home kit. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info

3 WednesdayA Chat with Grace Ellis9 a.m., Avon-Washington Township Public Library, online. Reference librarian Ryan LaFerney will chat with New York Times-bestselling comic book writer Grace Ellis about all things comics and answer questions. A pre-recorded video will be posted at youtube.com/user/AvonLibrary March 3. avonlibrary.net

3 WednesdaysPing Pong League6 p.m. recreational league, 8 p.m. competitive league, Train Station, 600 E. Main St., Danville. Join the five-week long

recreational or competitive league. $25. danvilleparks.recdesk.com

3 WednesdayGuilford Township Board Meeting7 p.m., Guilford Township Community Center, 1500 S. Center St., Plainfield. Entrance through east doors. Agendas posted two days before the meeting, guilfordtownship.com. Contact (317) 838-0564 for accessibility accommodations or questions.

4 ThursdayDiscovering Hidden Treasures1-2 p.m., Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. Join Indiana Room staff to learn about records patrons can access online from historical photographs and Civil War letters to coroner requests. Plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info

5 FridayIn the Gallery: Hoosier Kitefliers SocietyAll day, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, 1120 Stafford Road. This month’s exhibit features kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors from the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. Displayed March 5-31, 2021. plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info

6-13, Saturdays weeklyMcCloud Maple Syrup Days9 a.m.-3 p.m., McCloud Nature Park. Tap maple trees by boring holes in their trunks and when daytime temperatures increase, sap runs into the attached buckets. Staff and volunteers collect the sap daily, which is then placed in an evaporator where it is reduced into maple syrup. Witness the process firsthand. hendrickscountyparks.org

6 SaturdayWeed Wrangle1-4 p.m., Williams Park, Alpha Shelter. Hosted by Brownsburg Parks, volunteers will focus on bush honeysuckle and burning bush removal. brownsburgparks.com

6 SaturdayThe Origins of Comic Books2 p.m., online, Avon-Washington Township Public Library. Media and humanities professor Mark Harper describes some of the key moments in the history of art and literature that produce what we now know as comic books. avonlibrary.net

6 SaturdayCascade Goopy Gallop10 a.m., 6423 S. CR 200 W, Clayton. 5k registration is $30. Kids 3k is $25. Deadline is Feb. 20. Donations accepted. runsignup.com/Race/IN/Clayton/CascadeGoopyGallop.

FAITHONFOOD

WHERE I DINE

Amy Faulk, Avon

Where do you like to dine? BJ’s Brewhouse

What do you like there? Honey sriracha brussel sprouts and lentil soup. Everything is good. You can’t go wrong.

What do you like about this place? The service; it’s so friendly, clean and most importantly prompt.

BJ’s Brewhouse 10367 E. U.S. 36, Avon

AN OPTION

Green District 313 Marketplace Mile Plainfield

I’m excited for Green District to open in Hendricks County. It’s a great option to help kick the greasy fast food with fresh, healthy salads and wraps, plus they offer curbside delivery. The menu is diverse, offering a wide range of options to satisfy everyone.

I ordered the Thai One On that was filled with chicken, romaine, red cabbage, edamame, cucumber, green onions and was topped with peanuts, chow mein noodles and Thai ginger dressing. My husband

ordered the You’re My Boy Blue. The jalapeño cheese wrap was packed with marinated steak, blue cheese, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, fried onions dressed with blue cheese dressing. Both were fresh, full of flavor and had a nice crunch.

Java RumIngredients: 1 cup coffee, 3/4

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Directions: Mix coffee, dark rum and Kahlúa. Top with whip cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

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BEHIND THE BARS

Faith Toole is our Hendricks County foodie. She can be reached at [email protected]. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @FAITHonFOOD #FAITHonFOOD.


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After a heart attack, a healthy lifestyle can prevent future attacks and help recovery

NUTRITION

Jeremy Kimbley is an exercise physiologist at IU Health West Hospital. Contact the hospital at (317) 217-3000, 1111 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Avon, and iuhealth.org.

By Jeremy Kimbley

According to the American Heart Association, around 20% of patients ages 45 and older will have another heart attack within five years of their first one. Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent another heart attack. Below are some tips for heart attack preven-tion and recovery.

Stay active, eat your veggies and quit smoking.

Risk factors for heart attacks include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and tobacco use. You can decrease these risk factors by adding daily exercise, eating healthier and quitting smoking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention, smoking causes one of every four

deaths from heart disease. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a

day and incorporate more greens into your daily diet. Try to fill half of your plate with vegetables, one quarter with protein and one quarter with carbohydrates.

Manage your medicine.After you’re discharged, you might be

prescribed medications to help you recover. It’s important to read all the instructions and take your medications as prescribed. Reach out to your doctor if you have any questions.

Keeping track of medications can be frustrating. Consider using a pillbox, set-ting an alarm to take your medicine at the same time each day and leaving yourself

reminder notes on your bathroom mirror or nightstand.

Talk with your doctor about a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Cardiac rehab programs assist in recovery from heart attacks with monitored exercise and coaching on post-heart attack lifestyle changes. Having the support of a medically-supervised program designed to help with your heart attack recovery can help you make progress toward a healthy recupera-tion and help prevent future events.

Schedule regular doctor appointments.After a heart attack, you may be assigned

to a network of providers to oversee your care and wellbeing. It’s important to sched-ule regular appointments and communicate

with your physician about your recovery process to prevent another heart attack.

Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent another heart attack.

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The mystery of marriage: What story is your union telling?

DEVOTIONALBy John Mollaun

Who doesn’t love a great mystery? The Bible describes marriage as a mystery (Ephesians 5:32, Proverbs 30:18-19).

“One of the reasons marriage can be so wonderful, stupendous, magnificent and all that stuff is because each and every mar-riage is an exclusive club in which there are only two members,” William Mattox said. “And these members have their own special rituals and code words and secrets which they and they alone share. In a very real sense, every married couple is involved in building a mystery together.”

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote from his Nazi prison cell to a young bride and groom, “Your love is your own private possession, but marriage is more than something per-sonal — it is a status, an office. Just as it is the crown, and not merely the will to rule that makes the king, so it is marriage, and not merely your love for each other, that joins you together in the sight of God and man … It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains the love.” Marriage, he said, “is a social institution, with rules, public mean-ing and a story to tell.”

So what story is your marriage telling? “There are a multitude of unseen dimen-

sions to marriage, an exclusive commit-ment, the strong bonds of friendship, and the tissue-paper layers of intimacy,” writer Lori Borgman said. “Those who succeed at forging a marriage silently shout to a mate-rialistic world that there are riches far more important than houses and cars and 401ks.”

And how do we accomplish this? The book of Ecclesiastes says that “if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.”

How does this relate to marriage? Two people can better withstand many of life’s challenges that may overtake someone alone, but adding a third strand — a rela-tionship with Jesus Christ — can provide the means to prevent being quickly torn apart. And that tells a great story.

John Mollaun is the executive director at Hope Healthcare Services in Avon. The ministers to the physical and spiritual health burdens of uninsured people in Hendricks County. Visit myhopehealth.org. Mollaun is a member of Kingsway Christian Church in Avon.

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GARDENING

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]

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By John Chapin

Since 1990, the Peren-nial Plant Association has showcased peren-nials that standout among the hundreds of varieties available nationwide. To be chosen for this honor, a perennial must be suitable for a wide range of growing conditions, low maintenance, very long-blooming or exhibit multiple-season interest and be relatively pest and disease-free.

This year’s award goes to a real garden workhorse, Calamintha nepeta subspecies nepeta, aka catmint or lesser catmint.

Tiny white flowers completely cover this low-growing perennial nonstop from early summer through late fall, similar to but much hardier than baby’s breath. It’s a perfect com-plement for other summer bloomers.

It’s best as a full-sun perennial, although mine does very well in half-day sun. Extreme-ly durable and pest-free, calamint has two at-tributes enduring to gardeners: it’s a bee and butterfly magnet, and the aromatic foliage is rabbit and deer-resistant.

Although this perennial is in the mint family, it has a clumping habit and does not spread like its more vigorous relatives.

Two commonly available varieties are “Mon-trose White” and “Blue Cloud,” and the latter’s blossoms are lightly tinged lavender-blue. Both grow into neat mounds about 18 inches tall and wide. They can be sheared back lightly if needed to refresh or keep smaller.

Drought-tolerant once established, cat-mint does best in moderately fertile soil but must have good drainage. Plant slightly mounded if the soil is heavy clay, or amend with generous amounts of organic material.

Although related to catnip, this perennial

is only moderately attractive to feline mem-bers of the household. Catmint deserves a place in every garden or landscape.

Happy Gardening!

Planted with ‘Roxanne,’ geranium Calamintha was named the 2021 Perennial of the Year and deserves a place in everyone’s landscape. (Photo by John Chapin)


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