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5 restaurants making plans to open in BrownsburgRestaurants announcements and

permits are popping up throughout Brownsburg.

BRU Burger, the gourmet burger and craft beer hangout owned by Mike Cunningham with Cunningham Restaurant Group bar has signed a lease in on the southern end of the downtown Green Street Depot. The former and longtime Avon resident first opened Boulder Creek 20 years ago, and now he owns a dozen in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Green Street Depot recently opened Thai District Restaurant and Noble Roman’s Craft Pizza & Pub has plans to open up in the space in late March.

As downtown Brownsburg continues to take shape, projects are popping up in other areas of town.

Arni’s Inc. restaurant applied for its alcoholic beverage permit to move into the former Scotty’s Brewhouse on Northfield Drive. Panera Bread has plans to build north of 74 where demolition has already started at 1395 N. Green St, and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is under construction

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Frazee Gardens closes its doors; McCammon’s moving in

The owners of Frazee Gardens have announced they closed the garden center located off State Road 267 in Brownsburg. Greg and Lisa Frazee have owned and operated the friendly garden and retail store since 2008. It was known for little touches like giving out bags of fresh popcorn and hosting Girls Night Out gatherings.

The couple will shift the focus of their business back to their longtime landscape company, Brownsburg Landscape.

“We look back on what started as a dream more than 12 years ago, with so

many fond memories of the relationships we developed,” they posted on Facebook. “Dreams turned into reality, customers turned into friends, and staff turned into family.”

The owner of McCammon’s Irish Market, a garden and landscape business in Greenwood, has purchased the building and land and has plans to expand business at the Brownsburg location.

Frazee Gardens gift cards remain valid and will be honored by McCammon’s.

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Avon Town Council supports Girl Scouts, hears resolutions

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WHAT HAPPENED: During the public portion of the meeting, three Girl Scouts from Avon Troop 526 spoke to the council.

WHAT HAPPENED: The Avon Town Court presented a resolution to the council.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council heard the final reading and ordinance that includes the change to zoning for real estate known as the Mossop Property.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council heard the final reading of an ordinance to change to zoning for real estate known as the Stevenson Property.

WHAT IT MEANS: The troop is work-ing on their silver award project called Shade Out Plastic. They explained their goal of reducing the amount of plastic in the ocean and saving ma-rine life. The troop plans to educate the public and ask Avon residents to reduce their single-use plastics such as water bottles, shopping bags and plastic straws. They are organizing a

community-wide clean up day March 15 and asking the public to work in their neighborhood for 30 minutes that day. After their presentation, the Scouts handed a flyer and metal straw to each person at the meeting and gave everyone the opportunity to sign a pledge, promising to reduce personal plastic waste and switch to metal or paper straws.

WHAT IT MEANS: Avon Town Court Judge Jeremy Eglen asked the council to approve the adoption of a different statewide case management system, Odys-sey for the court’s use. Eglen said the current system is outdated and all other court systems in the county currently use Odyssey. The switch is at no cost to the town. The resolution was approved unanimously.

WHAT IT MEANS: This ordinance was tabled till the next meeting per the peti-tioner’s request.

WHAT IT MEANS: The ordinance was approved unanimously, allowing prop-erty on Gibbs Road to allow a 5-acre residential estate.

Compiled by Melissa Gibson

The Avon Town Council met Feb. 13 for a regular council session at the Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36.

President Greg Zusan and member Steve Eisenbarth were absent. The next meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Avon Town Hall.

United Way approves accreditation for Family Promise

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Aligning with United Way’s family opportunity impact area, Family Prom-ise is a shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Hendricks County and

a resource center where parents can access affordable housing, childcare services, transportation support and employment assistance. Their ongoing efforts to help families achieve stabil-ity and independence have more than doubled in size in the last three years. Family Promise now has in place a growing network of dozens of church-es, car mechanics, landlords, social ser-vice agencies and motel owners.


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Washington Township Parks director Lora Helmick oversees innovation and growthBy Stephanie Dolan

It would be easy to categorize Lora Helmick as outdoorsy. She often spends weekends camping with her family, freetime cycling, and her job spills over into her love for nature.

She works as the Washington Township Parks and Recreation director, a title she has held for five years. Before that she served as community outreach manager for Brownsburg Parks.

Growing up in Avon, her closest park was Washington Township Park off U.S. 36, but she didn’t envision life directing a local parks when she finished high school.

At Indiana State University she started as an education major.

“After my sophomore year in the classroom, I realized I did not want to do that for the rest of my life,” Helmick said. “I met with a counselor who suggested recreation and sports management. From there, you either go into sports manage-ment or parks and recreation.”

As part of her education, the 2011 ISU gradu-ate and current Stilesville resident interned at Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) in Noblesville.

It’s a life choice that led her in similar steps as one of her siblings. Helmick’s brother, Will Lacey has worked as director of Danville Parks for seven years, and he’s worked there since he finished col-lege.

She’s also still involved with IPRA as the current board president and recently received recog-nition from the organization. The Washington Township Parks and Recreation department was awarded the Excellence in Park Design award for Pecar Park, and she received the organization’s Outstanding Professional of the Year.

Since she started as director, the department has grown.

“When I first started the department was very small,” she said. “We had [me], a full time assis-tant director and a part time programmer. Being a part time programmer, it was really difficult for that person to do that many programs, so we re-ally only had a handful of programs each year.”

Coming from a background of a lot of pro-grams with IPRA, Helmick saw how much the community wanted those programming

opportunities. The staff has gradually more than doubled in size.

“We were able to hire a full-time recreation coordinator who has more than quadrupled the programming we used to have,” she said.

The best part of Helmick’s job is by far the peo-ple with whom she works.

“I feel like we have a really good team and a good working atmosphere,” she said. “It’s great to be able to bounce ideas off of each other and work together to accomplish a goal. Also, I feel like the things that we do help the community and make everyone’s life better by having those opportunities to enjoy time with family and be out in nature exploring.”

Pecar Park also opened in 2019, adding to the department’s property. Washington Township Park has served patrons since 1989 off U.S. 36 on the west end of Avon.

“One of my biggest accomplishments was

opening that new park,” Helmick said. “I got first-hand experience in the construction and design of that park. Each member of the staff had a hand in putting that together.”

For four years, Helmick has taken recreation co-ordinator Trilby Berry-Tayman under her wing.

“She’s incredibly motivated and a forward thinker,” Berry-Tayman said. “I’m so grateful for the job I have here.”

Helmick thinks outside the box, Berry-Tayman said.

“She is not limited in her creativity,” Berry-Tay-man said. “She got that Outstanding Professional award, and it’s well deserved because she puts her heart and soul into everything. She’s a lot of fun.”

Helmick appreciates her entire department isn’t afraid to try something new.

“Even if it fails the first time, we’re not afraid to

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Washington Township Parks director Lora Helmick encourages thinking outside the box when it comes to park programs and growth. She also loves turtles, including Scooter who lives in her office. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)


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try it,” she said. “That’s one of my favorite things about this job.”

Helmick’s focus on growth and change combines with a passion to see as many people use the park space as possible, said assistant director Stephani Massa.

“She is fearless, dynamic, ambitious and unstoppable,” Massa said. “Most important-ly, she encourages creativity within the de-partment. She is always open to new ideas, and whether that idea succeeds or fails, she is always excited that we have tried something different.”

One example was Helmick completing a salary compensation study to make her staff’s wages comparable to that of other parks departments, which allowed an in-crease in maintenance staff.

“That really shows the value of parks and recreation for the community,” Massa said. “I am excited to continue working with her. This really shows the staff how much you care about them.”

A caring parks staff, along Helmick

working with township trustee Don Hod-son and present and past township board members who are devoted to Washington Township Parks and Recreation, means growth and success, Massa said. It has tak-en the parks department from a mindset of maintenance and status quo to a place of growth and improvement.

With a recent 42-acre land purchase, the public can expect continued growth and innovation from the Washington Township Parks and Recreation department.

“We’re excited about a new park prop-erty,” Helmick said. “We’re proposing an outdoor aquatics facility and a community center.”

Another addition could be an all-inclu-sive playground to encourage outdoor play for children with a wide range of disabili-ties that includes sensory processing, she said.

“You learn so many lessons on a play-ground,” Helmick said. “You learn how to socially interact with others at a young age. That’s what this all-inclusive playground would do.”

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GETTING TO KNOW LORA HELMICK What’s new in your life?

My husband Tim and I have two boys between us, and we’re expecting a third child in August.

Do you have any pets? I am obsessed with turtles. I have an office turtle named Scooter. I have an aquatic turtle that we rescued. I also have two tortoises that we rescued. My husband has told me no more turtles.

What is your favorite TV show? I go back and forth between “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation.” It’s crazy just how similar that show is to my job.

What is your favorite movie? It’s hard to pick, but I really like the Star Wars movies, but I’m usually a TV show person.

What is your favorite outdoor activity? I like to ride my bike. My favorite trail is Vandalia Trail. I live in Stilesville, and there’s a trail head in Amo. I like to go and ride on that for miles and miles on my bike.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I thought I wanted to be a teacher but also a veterinarian or to open my own pet rescue. I think when I retire I want to work at a nature center.

Washington Township purchased two parcels of land measuring 42 acres for future parks projects in Avon. (Photo provided by Washington Township)

Washington Township considers aquatic center and more with recent land purchaseBy Lindsay Doty

Washington Township leaders purchased two large parcels of land off of South County Road 625 East near the Avon Junior Athletic Associa-tion baseball fields for future park projects.

The 42 acres were purchased by Washington Township last year for about $1 million from Mur-phy Laboratories, according to park leaders.

The smaller property to the west is being called the future Creekside Park and runs along White Lick Creek. It will be reserved for nature and park space.

The larger land purchase, known as the future Murphy Park, named after the original owners, will be considered for development.

Township leaders are looking at several public projects for the land, including an all-inclusive large-scale playground, a community center and an outdoor aquatic facility.

“An aquatic area is something the commu-nity has said they have wanted for so long,” said Washington Township Park director Lora Helmick. “We’ve been looking into it for several years and then this property became available so close to our current park.”

Park leaders said the projects are all in the early phases and nothing has been decided. They held a special meeting in November and gathered ideas to present to the Washington Township Board.

“We have hired a design team, and we have had a few meetings. It really comes down to what

that final dollar is,” Helmick said.Washington Township leaders plan to hold sev-

eral public meetings in the near future before any final decisions are made. Park leaders hope to bid

on construction this winter. For more information on Washington Township

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Plainfield Town Council approves higher education center construction

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved the 2020 summer sewer rate program per the clerk-treasurer’s office.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a $15,000 contract for video production to include in the IndyChamber database.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved an addition to the maintenance contract with WW Williams for $495.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved spending $12,787 for a John Deere Gator from Reynolds Farm Equipment.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council voted to approve an insurance consulting agreement with ONI Risk Partners, INC. vis HBG Insurance in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for advisory and brokerage services for workers compensation insurance, vehicle, property, inland marine insurance, risk management and general liability insurance pending legal review. It also approved an insurance consulting agreement with H.J. Spier Co. for advisory and brokerage service for employee life insurance, health insurance and ancillary insurance coverages.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved $35 million to build the Made@Plainfield higher education facility.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council authorized the Community Development Corporation to begin seeking operators for the parking structure downtown on Center Street.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved a resolution to pursue possibly purchasing the Friendswood Golf Course at 7730 S. County Road 1050 E.

WHAT HAPPENED: Council approved a reimbursement agreement with Vectren Energy for $119,512 for relocation of natural gas lines.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council held a public hearing on a tax abatement for 14 Points Associates.

WHAT HAPPENED: The council held a public hearing and approved a build-operate-transfer vendor change for the government Center and Performing and Fine Arts Center to the Hagerman Group.

WHAT IT MEANS: The clerk-treasurer is accepting applications for the summer sewer rate program for residents who water their lawns. Pick up an application at the clerk-treasurer’s office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 206 W. Main St.

WHAT IT MEANS: From the Economic Development Income Tax, the council is paying for a video to highlight economic development to be included in the IndyChamber database.

WHAT IT MEANS: Funded through the Fire Territory Operating fund, the con-tract will cover preventive maintenance on a generator at Fire Station 121.

WHAT IT MEANS: This is being added to the fleet and funded from the Waste-water Collections and Wastewater Distribution.

WHAT IT MEANS: Plainfield has retained the same insurance brokers and cov-erage for employees, including fire and police. The price increased because of an additional 18 vehicles in the town’s fleet. Also, the town is entering into the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan (IPEP) to provide disability insurance for firefight-ers and police. The self-funded plan would make the first responders disability claims equal to the civilian employees process.

WHAT IT MEANS: This 100,000 square foot facility will be built on Reeves Road just north of Plainfield High School. Plainfield Community Schools, a number of higher education organizations, WorkOne, Hendricks College Network and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are partnering to offer training and degree programs for adults. The actions include an authorization to use bonds and revenues from the Six Points TIF District to fund the construction. Construc-tion should start in March with an April groundbreaking. The facility will offer services beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.

WHAT IT MEANS: The Community Development Corporation will begin the process to evaluate applicants who want to operate the parking structure un-der construction in downtown Plainfield.

WHAT IT MEANS: The staff can pursue a contract for the former golf course near Camby.

WHAT IT MEANS: The lines need to be moved to accommodate the govern-ment center and performing and fine arts center.

WHAT IT MEANS: This abatement is for a 165,000-square foot medium distribution center spec building off Air Tech Parkway. No one spoke against the abatement.

WHAT IT MEANS: Council members spoke very favorably of this change, par-ticularly on money savings. No one spoke against the change.

Compiled by Gus Pearcy

The Plainfield Town Council met Feb. 24 for a regular council meeting at the Plainfield Fire Territory building. All council members were present.

The council meets at 6 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for a council meet-ing on the second and fourth Mon-days each month at 591 Moon Road. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found at townofplainfield.com.



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Sheltering Wings cuts ribbon on men’s shelter in Danville

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By Lindsay Doty

Sheltering Wings, a shelter for domestic violence victims, cut the ribbon on a new chapter of help-ing people in Hendricks County with emergency housing.

On Feb. 20 held a ribbon cutting for its new men’s shelter.

In Hendricks County in 2018, men were the victims in 68 domestic dis-turbance runs.

The men’s shelter will be located on the second floor of the existing build-ing in Danville and be separate from women’s housing. It includes three liv-ing units with kitchen and living room areas and resident rooms that will house up to 12 men.

“We have 68 beds in our shelter, and this will take the total up to 80,” said Kevin Carr, development and communications officer with Shelter-ing Wings.

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Hendricks Regional Health broke ground Feb. 24 on what will be a stand-alone Hospital for Behavioral Medicine.

Officials from the Town of Plain-field and Hendricks County Com-missioners also took part in the cer-emonial event at the future address, 1100 Southfield Drive, Plainfield, in the same campus as the current HRH Plainfield Medical Center

“I think when you look at, espe-cially the Westside of Indianapolis and as you go farther west, north, south, you have a void of facilities like this,” Plainfield Town Council president Robin Brangard. “And I know our first responders, our po-lice and fire, are very excited to see this hospital here because they deal with people who need this help on a daily basis, and we have very few

places we can go to get them help.”The two-story 77,000 square foot

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

is expected to open in early 2021. Patients will have access to open spaces, views of nature, activity

rooms, therapy spaces and a dining area and indoor and outdoor recre-ational spaces.

“I think those of you that know…Hendricks Regional Health, know we’re always committed to do the right thing for our community, and collaborating today with US Health-Vest as they build this new hospital for behavioral medicine, this is just one way we’re going to continue to fulfill that commitment to the resi-dents of Hendricks County and west Central Indiana,” said Hendricks Re-gional Health board of trustees chair Kelli Waggoner.

Members of Hendricks Regional Health Board of Trustees John Waite, Erin Engels, Dr. Gordon Reed, Kelli Waggoner, Tyler Starkey and HRH president and CEO Kevin P. Speer took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Plainfield. (Photos by Eric Pritchett)



ICONICartsLove for acrobatics, dance leads to teaching the next generation

By Peg McRoy Glover

Charlotte Drykos and her hus-band Tony own and operate the Dy-namic Dance & Tumbling studio in Brownsburg. They met and married in Las Vegas when she was a dancer and acrobat for headline entertain-ers and he worked for the hotel industry.

Drykos started dance lessons when she was 4, won the A.J. Thatcher Award for acrobatics (an Indianapolis competition) when she was 9 and went professional when she was 18.

She studied tap, jazz and ballet, but acrobatics was her love.

Shortly after she graduated from Perry Meridian High School on India-napolis’ southside in 1981, the pro-fessional Mercer Brothers’ old vaude-ville traveling show Giggles Galore was performing at Beef & Boards Din-ner Theatre on the northwest side of Indy when a dancer quit the show.

Drykos auditioned and landed the part and travelled throughout the country tap dancing, doing skits and singing. She was mentored by some of the last of the old vaudeville per-formers like Bud and Jim Mercer and Buddy Graf.

“We were the old vaudeville, baggy pants, tap dance comics,” she said. “They were a great group of people and mentors.”

After encouragement from the husband and wife team the New Dunhills, a dancing troupe from Vegas, in 1984 Drykos moved to Las Vegas.

“They kept telling me that I need-ed to move to Vegas,” Drykos said. “I didn’t want to wear skimpy showgirl costumes. I wanted to remain in a family-friendly production.”

The couple said to go into acro-batics, and Drykos found her niche.

Her first job was at the Landmark Hotel with Melinda the First Lady of Magic where she performed for three years until Siegfried & Roy an-nounced the 1990 opening a show at The Mirage Resort and Casino that featured white Siberian tigers.

“It was a crazy audition because the choreography was complicated and to an odd piece of syncopated rhythm music,” she said.

She was originally cast as a dancer with the popular Siegfried & Roy show but eventually performed as an acrobat as part of the show’s original cast from 1990-1995.

“It was a show that was very popular because they were doing some amazing acrobatics and me-chanical stuff,” Tony said. “It had an undertone of Cirque du Soleil be-fore Cirque became popular in the United States.”

While in Vegas living a dream of performing, the couple met, married and started a family. Charlotte met celebrities including Michael Jack-son, Arnold and Maria Schwarzeneg-ger, President George H.W. Bush.

But as their family grew she want-ed to return to the Indianapolis area with her family. The couple bought a home in Avon where they raised

their kids. For 14 years she taught and was the director for the dance and tumbling program for Speed-way United Methodist Childcare and Jewel Academy Preschool.

In 2013, she combined her love for teaching kids, dance and acro-batics when she opened Dynamic Dance & Tumbling in Brownsburg.

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2020 recitals: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 26 at Danville High School auditorium, 100 Warrior Way, Danville.

Ballerinas prepare for their dance recital with Charlotte Drykos leading the Dynamic Dance & Tumbling class at her Brownsburg studio. (Photo by Gretchen Becker)

Charlotte and Tony Drykos operate Dynamic Dance & Tumbling in Brownsburg. Danville artist Julie Vornholt created the mural behind them. (Photo by Peg McRoy Glover)


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ICONographyTeens learn timeless social skills through Hendricks County Cotillion Class

Barbarann Wheeler instructs the Cotillion students in their first dance lesson for the program. The goal of the program is to prepare teenagers social skills and etiquette. (Photos by Eric Pritchett)

Staff Report

Students took their first steps during dance and etiquette skills lessons at the first Hendricks County Cotillion Class of the year Feb. 16.

Presented through Indiana Co-tillion, the weekly classes teach teens in seventh and eighth grade basic ballroom dance steps,

how to be polite in social settings and how to lead and understand how to make a mark in life.

The classes meet weekly through March 15 at the Hen-dricks Co 4-H Fairgrounds & Con-ference Complex in Danville. The grand march will show off stu-dents’ acquired skills on the final day of class.

We want to thank all of you who have come alongside us as we conducted the Hendricks County Community Needs Assessment to identify and address the most critical issues in our community.

58 one-on-one meetings with community leaders98 participants across 7 focus groups3,048 survey responses133 attendees for the Community Needs Reveal133 attendees over Jan. 8th and 9th for our Addressing the Needs work sessions116 registrations for our Jan. 28th and 29th work sessions

Using the estimated national value of a volunteer hour, our community members have given HCCF over $53,000 worth of their time. We are excited to continue the process of Addressing the Needs and creating solutions to the most pressing issues in Hendricks County. Thank you for journeying with us. We could not have done it without you!

To see the full Needs Assessment Report and learn more about our next steps, visit our website at www.hendrickscountycf.org.

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SAVE THE DATE

Technology is having a dramatic impact on supply chain companies, helping them effectively manage inventories, track shipments, streamline financials, reduce costs, improve customer

satisfaction, and increase productivity and profitability. To help companies manage these changes, the Hendricks Logistics Sector Partnership (HLSP) announces plans for the Supply chain Education

& Exposure (SEE) Conference. This two-day event will fully immerse industry and community in the future of supply chain technology.

If you’d like to be a part of the conference, as an exhibitor, sponsor, or an attendee, visit www.theSEEconference.com for more information, including a registration link,

or contact Lora Steele at [email protected].

SEE Conference 2020 March 12-13, 2020

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April 16 • 6-8 pmAvon High School

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ICONsocietyAnnual Hendricks County event emphasizes women’s heart health

Guest speaker Joni Fiscus, clinical dietitian at IU Health West Hospital, spoke about the importance of nutrition in heart health. (Photos by Faith Toole)

By Faith Toole

As part of American Heart Month and Go Red for Women, the 14th annual Wear Red Lun-cheon emphasized heart health and the importance of women in Hendricks County taking care of themselves. The event was held Feb. 20 at Hendricks County Senior Services in Danville.

“Hendricks County Senior Ser-vices and IU [Health] West [Hospi-tal] hope this annual event will be an opportunity to raise awareness of women’s heart health and pos-sibly even save lives,” said Becky Maher, activities coordinator at Hendricks County Senior Services.

Sponsored by IU Health West Hospital and Hendricks County Senior Services, attendees were encouraged to wear red as they ate lunch catered by Green Street Pub and Eatery in Brownsburg, re-ceived information on heart health and listened to speakers during the educational event designed to motivate people to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Guest speaker Joni Fiscus, clini-cal dietician at IU Health West Hos-pital, spoke about the importance of nutrition in heart health.

The American Heart Association

recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams a day and moving to-ward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 milligrams per day for most adults, Fiscus said. One teaspoon of salt is equivalent to about 2,300 milligrams of sodium.

“Consider 2,300 miligrams as cash to be withdrawn daily from the bank,” Fiscus said. “Processed foods will take your daily allow-ance quickly.”

Sarah Clemons, Avon, volun-teered to read sodium levels on processed food.

“Oh, this isn’t good,” she said, noting her daily “cash” was over-drawn quickly.

American Senior Communities, Glasswater Creek Plainfield and North Salem State Bank also spon-sored the luncheon.

Marina Keers, executive director, Kim Baver, business manager, Helee Adkins, development coordinator at Hendricks County Senior Services.



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Plainfield students serve as Indiana senate pagesState Senator R. Michael Young

(R-Indianapolis) welcomed Colin Biehn and Gabe Thorne, both stu-dents at Plainfield Middle School, to the Indiana statehouse as they served as Senate pages in January.

Pages tour the historic building, observe debates from the Senate

floor and interact with their state senator. Students in grades six through 12 may participate in the page program on Mondays, Tues-days and Thursdays during the legislative session. Visit IndianaS-entateRepublicans.com/page-program.

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Plainfield Middle School students Colin Beihn and Gabe Thorne served as pages with State Senator R. Michael Young in January. (Photo provided by Young’s office)


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Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park teach sweet outdoor lessons

Plainfield student creates LEGO dance video to raise money for Riley

The amount of money raised at the Sheltering Wings at the Premier Event fundraiser Feb. 7 in Plainfield. The Dan-ville organization provides emergency housing for fami-lies who are experiencing any form of domestic abuse.

The shelter is expanding to add men’s facilities at its Danville location as well as construct apartments in Plain-field for those establishing their lives after suffering from domestic violence.

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By Lindsay Doty

Spring is just around the corner. The ground is still bare and mucky. The air is crisp and cool. That’s the ideal time for maple syrup producers to tap their trees and get that sap flowing.

At McCloud Nature Park, nestled in the northwest pocket of Hendricks County in North Salem, naturalists tap about 200 of their high sugar content maple trees throughout the vast park property, collecting sap daily during the late winter months.

“Maple trees only flow in a very small amount of time, so we try as it hap-pens,” said Carol Wickliff, administrative assistant at McCloud Nature Park.

Once they get the sap, it’s boiled down to a deli-cious golden maple syrup that

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By Lindsay Doty

Nolan Birke is familiar with being a pa-tient at Riley Hospital for Children in India-napolis. The

The Plainfield Community Middle School student was born with club feet and had a series of complicated surgeries as a child.

“I don’t remember much about my treat-ment at Riley because I was a baby,” said No-lan. “My mom says the doctors at Riley be-gan serial casting my legs and feet just a few days after I was born. Later on I had several surgeries to correct my feet and legs.”

You’d never know it. Today, the active 13-year-old runs track and cross country for his school and plays all-star baseball.

To give back to the hospital that helped him, Birke made a Riley Dance Marathon fundraising video using LEGO bricks.

Birke was extra motivated because his classmate and close baseball buddy Jack Moon was diagnosed with a form of leuke-mia last year and has undergone chemo-therapy at Riley Hospital.

“My dad and I decided we wanted to do something for Jack and the kids at Riley Hospital for Children, so we built a Riley

Dance Marathon animation,” Nolan said. “I love LEGO toys and ‘The LEGO’ movie. My dad loves animation.”

With the help of dad (who works for Ri-ley Children’s Foundation), Nolan created a

stop-motion LEGO animation that features LEGO figurines dancing, twirling and even busting out handstands to a punchy beat in different LEGO backdrops.

In the roughly 32-second video, you’ll spot LEGO Batman and C-3PO working the stage, along with the signature Riley red wagon made of red LEGO bricks.

The project came together on the dining room table. The father and son duo used an iPhone to snap photos of the LEGO pieces in each pose, then moved the pieces each time to take another shot.

The photos then downloaded into Adobe After Effects, and they added some tunes.

“It took about two months because there are about 30 photos for every two seconds of animation,” he said.

The Plainfield Community School Corpo-ration proudly shared the video on the dis-trict Facebook page, and it received instant snaps.

Ellen Myers Fuller from Danville wrote, “Sharing and donating! I have a few Riley kids of my own. Well done, Nolan!”

Birke’s video has already raised $500 in donations. His goal is to raise $2,500 to

Nolan Birke,13, works on the Dance Marathon stage made of LEGO bricks at his house in Plainfield for his stop-motion animation video he made with his dad to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children. (Photos provided by Birke family)

Author Bob Goff takes a selfie with Alex and Krista Hershey at the Embassy Suites Event Center in Plainfield before a Sheltering Wings event. (Photos by Eric Pritchett)

pairs just right with a stack of warm buttermilk pancakes.

To share the whole tap to table ex-perience, McCloud Nature Park hosts Maple Syrup Days the first two Satur-days of March where guests can tour the property and get an inside look at the process.

“I think it’s always important to know where your food comes from,” said Wickliff.

Visitors get to explore the Sugar Bush, learn about the history of pro-ducing maple syrup and see how it actually works in modern times.

“Our tour is everything from col-lecting the sap to tasting the syrup,” Wickliff said.

Guests get demos in tapping or drilling a hole in the trunk of the tree and attaching a bucket to catch the sap. Park leaders always remind visi-tors that the sap flowing out of the trees is not that sweet syrup just yet.

“It doesn’t start out tasting that great,” Wickliff said with a laugh. “It takes time and patience. The sap only has 2% sugar, and a lot of the sweet-ness comes from boiling it down.”

During the tour, guests stop by the

Maple trees at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem have been tapped in the winter months. Silver buckets collect the sap as it flows when the temperature increases. (Photo provided by McCloud Nature Park)


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Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park teach sweet outdoor lessons

Plainfield student creates LEGO dance video to raise money for Riley

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stop-motion LEGO animation that features LEGO figurines dancing, twirling and even busting out handstands to a punchy beat in different LEGO backdrops.

In the roughly 32-second video, you’ll spot LEGO Batman and C-3PO working the stage, along with the signature Riley red wagon made of red LEGO bricks.

The project came together on the dining room table. The father and son duo used an iPhone to snap photos of the LEGO pieces in each pose, then moved the pieces each time to take another shot.

The photos then downloaded into Adobe After Effects, and they added some tunes.

“It took about two months because there are about 30 photos for every two seconds of animation,” he said.

The Plainfield Community School Corpo-ration proudly shared the video on the dis-trict Facebook page, and it received instant snaps.

Ellen Myers Fuller from Danville wrote, “Sharing and donating! I have a few Riley kids of my own. Well done, Nolan!”

Birke’s video has already raised $500 in donations. His goal is to raise $2,500 to

support Riley.“It feels good. I know what it’s like to be

a Riley kid,” he said. “I hope everyone will donate.”

Dance Marathon is a fundraising program that involves students across Indiana who work to raise millions of dollars each year for the children at Riley.

To check out Nolan Birke’s video and do-nate go to bit.ly/2v4qpWN.

AEF Monte Carlo Night6-9 p.m. March 7.

Washington Township Park Pavilion 435 Whipple Lane, Avon

Tickets: $60 single, $100 per couple

Tickets can be purchased online at the foundation website, avon-schools.org/aef and Eventbrite or at the Avon Community Schools Administration Center from 7:30

a.m-4 p.m. Cash or check only at the administration building. Admission includes 1 hour of

(limited) open bar, food samplings from BJ’s Brewhouse, DJ, photo

booth and 50 chips per person for charity live-deal gaming.

“I think it’s always important to know where your food comes from,” said Wickliff.

Visitors get to explore the Sugar Bush, learn about the history of pro-ducing maple syrup and see how it actually works in modern times.

“Our tour is everything from col-lecting the sap to tasting the syrup,” Wickliff said.

Guests get demos in tapping or drilling a hole in the trunk of the tree and attaching a bucket to catch the sap. Park leaders always remind visi-tors that the sap flowing out of the trees is not that sweet syrup just yet.

“It doesn’t start out tasting that great,” Wickliff said with a laugh. “It takes time and patience. The sap only has 2% sugar, and a lot of the sweet-ness comes from boiling it down.”

During the tour, guests stop by the

Sugar Shack where the modern-day evaporator condenses hundreds of gallons of sugary sap into the sweet rich maple syrup.

“The tours have grown every year, and we love to see new faces that have never been out to McCloud,” said Wickliff. “It’s a great way to connect with your community.”

McCloud Nature Park bottles its pure maple syrup every year, complete with its own label. Park staff already collected those batches earlier in the winter, and they are in the processing bank. The syrup is bottled and sold for $6 a bottle with proceeds going back to the park.

“The biggest question we always get is, ‘When is breakfast?’” said Wickliff.

To coincide with Maple Syrup Days, the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser.

10th annual Maple Syrup Days

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdays March 7 and 14

Where: McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem

Cost: Free

12th annual Pancake Breakfast

Seating: 8 a.m to 2 p.m (every 45 minutes) March 7 and 14.

Cost: Donations welcome, $10 per adult and $6 per child

It’s highly recommended you reserve seats on The Parks

Foundation of Hendricks County’s website, pfohc.org.

This is a still shows part of the LEGO Dance Marathon fundraising video. It took two months to make. There are about 30 photos for every two seconds of animation.

The Monte Carlo Night fundraiser raises money for the Avon Education Foundation. (Photo by Rick Myers)

By Lindsay Doty

Whether it’s providing classroom supplies to students and teachers or boosting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) labs, the Avon Education Foundation aims to financially assist the 12 schools in the Avon Community School Cor-poration.

As part of that effort, volunteers are gearing up for AEF’s largest an-nual fundraiser: Monte Carlo Night. The casino-style event held at Wash-ington Township Park Pavilion Cen-ter raises thousands of dollars each year to help the foundation boost creativity, innovation and excellence within the district.

“Reflecting on 2019, we have been able to impact Avon Commu-nity Schools (ACSC) in many positive ways. Currently, AEF has provided over $88,000 to mission-related pro-grams,” said Kristen Isbell, vice presi-dent of AEF’s board of directors. “To date this school year, the funding from AEF has directly impacted over 2,300 Avon students.”

Last year, AEF received Duke En-ergy Foundation grant funding to increase STEM labs in nine schools

serving grades K-6. Foundation lead-ers said the grant provided $20,000 in seed money that allowed the dis-trict to incorporate STEM into rou-tine learning across all subjects.

Other projects include a musical in-strument donation program that made a difference for budding musicians.

“Without the help of AEF, some of these students would never have had the chance to participate in or-chestra because their families could not afford the cost of instruments,” said Avon High School Perform-ing Arts department chair and AEF Board member Dean Westman. “AEF has been an invaluable supporter of music education, and we would not be as successful as we are without the assistance AEF has given us over the years.”

To continue supporting programs, volunteers hope to raise around $10,000 at the March 7 Monte Carlo night.

The event will include a 50/50 split game of heads-or-tails, gift card pull, and 99 bottles of beer on the wall. There will also be a silent auc-tion with prizes ranging from Holi-day World tickets to a Vera Bradley travel set.

“We have amazing volunteers throughout ACSC and the com-munity that are helping us staff the event,” Isbell said.


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ICONsocietyPlainfield Chamber

doo-wops its way to its annual auction fundraiser

Judy McDonald, Rebecca Todd, Jamie Bryant (Photos by Eric Pritchet)

Staff report

Despite winter on the calendar, Danny and Sandy’s romance on summer nights was top of mind when the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce held its annual auction, the largest fundraiser of the year.

The Feb. 22 event titled We Go Together featured a “Grease” theme. Proceeds from the event will fund chamber programs and activities such as scholarships, farmers market, Christmas lights for Main Street and the annual parade. Becky Harris and Jason Shonk

Allison Ellis attempts to ring the bell at the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce gathering. Justin and Kristin Flora



ICONICbriefsHendricks Symphony to perform Mystical Music

The Hendricks Symphony Or-chestra and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 3 p.m. March 1 at Avon Middle School North, 1251 Dan Jones Road, Avon. Director Benjamin G. Del Vecchio will conduct a moving production of Mystical Music, a compilation of works by composers including Strauss, Wagner, Verdi, Dvorak and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Local soprano Meagan Sear-les Todd is the featured soloist.

Advanced tickets are online at HendricksSymphony.org or at the Danville, Brownsburg and Clay-ton Township public libraries, at Hendricks County Bank & Trust, Hendricks County branches of the State Bank of Lizton and Hendricks County branches of North Salem State Bank. Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65+ and $5 for stu-dents. Prices at the door are $18 adults, $15 seniors and $7 students with ID.

Plainfield company named in Best Places to Work

The Indiana Chamber of Com-merce named 125 Hoosier compa-nies to its 2020 Best Places to Work in Indiana list. Magnum Logistics in Plainfield landed on the list for small-companies of 15-74 U.S. employees. Winning companies

represent nearly 30 communities across the state.

The company rankings will be unveiled April 30 at an awards din-ner at the Indiana Convention Cen-ter in downtown Indianapolis.


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Teacher of the Month2019-2020

Swartout Dental is the official ICON Brownsburg Teacher of the Month sponsor.

Mrs. Esterline Delaware Trail Kindergarten

by Katie FinnMrs. Esterline is a kind teacher. She says

nice things to the kids in my class and always has a smile on her face. She loves to give

compliments to the students in our class. Mrs. Esterline gives us fun ways to learn to read

like Tic-Tac-Toe Letters, Letter Hunt, and with catchy songs. One of her favorite things to do that I love so much is to surprise us with fun activities like on the 100th day of school and by picking mystery students that make good

choices. Mrs. Esterline is the best!

Teacher of the Month Julie Esterline with Jen Finn and Dr. Jack Swartout. Photo by Eric Pritchett

Kids, if you attend a Hendricks County School, we want to know who has the coolest teacher! Send your name, address and telephone number along with a 100-word

summary of why your teacher should be honored as the Swartout Dental/Hendricks County ICON’s Teacher of

the Month to [email protected]. The deadline for nominations for March Teacher of the Month are due Feb. 29th. The winning student and teacher will both

receive $25 gift cards to Chicago’s Pizza. Please take time to nominate a deserving teacher from your school.

HISTORY finds

By Deanna Hindsley, Hendricks County Museum board member

Hendricks County Museum, for-mer home to Hendricks Coun-ty Sheriffs’ families from 1866 to 1974, is mostly furnished as it would have been in the late 1800s. These sewing items sit on the working surface of a manual treadle sewing machine displayed in a sewing nook in the bedroom. Here, the mother used it often to keep clothing items in good repair.

These sewing tools, a heart-shaped, crocheted pin cushion in the foreground and thread spools and thimbles on the tiny shelf tow-er, flank the black handled device in between. Many museum visitors

understandably mistake this for a maraca.

Why would a rhythm instrument be displayed with sewing para-phernalia? Good question.

This is actually a darning egg. At that time, socks were either hand-knit or expensive if store bought, so keeping them in good repair was important.

Sock darning (mending a hole) was easier if this device was in-serted into the toe or heel of the sock. The needle and thread would begin at one side of the hole, car-ried across to the other side to an-chor, back and forth, side by side and then crisscrossed, weaving it to make a cloth-like repair. Clever, isn’t it?

Darning egg helped repair wool socks

The Hendricks County Museum collects, preserves and interprets items related to Hen-dricks County history. The Hendricks County ICON will feature these items to help edu-cate readers on the county’s history and give a glimpse inside the Danville museum’s walls. Hendricks County Museum is located at 170 S. Washington St., Danville. They offer tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from March through December and host special events. For more information visit hendrickscountymusuem.org.



FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIESBROWNSBURG

Robert E. HarrisRobert E. Harris, 95, passed away Feb. 10, 2020. He was born May 25, 1924. Services were held Feb. 13 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Betty L. NealBetty L. Neal, 92, passed away Feb. 10, 2020. She was born Sept. 5, 1927. Services were held Feb. 14 at Connection Pointe Christian Church, Brownsburg.

Doris V. GoodeDoris V. Goode, 98, passed away Feb. 11, 2020. She was born March 10, 1921. Ser-vices were held Feb. 15 at Matthews Mor-tuary, Brownsburg.

William Lee DuffWilliam Lee Duff, 79, passed away Feb. 12, 2020. He was born Feb. 22, 1940. Ser-vices were held Feb. 17 at Church@Main, Brownsburg.

Wanda M. GuarneryWanda M. Guarnery, 87, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. She was born Sept. 20, 1932. Services were held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Mat-thews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Mary Louise Hopkins Mary Louise Hopkins, 91, passed away Feb. 15, 2020. Services were held Feb. 21 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Brownsburg.

Katrina Sue PhelpsKatrina Sue Phelps, 78, passed away Feb. 16, 2020. She was born Aug. 23, 1941. Ser-vices were held privately.

David J. AlfredDavid J. Alfred, 47, passed away Feb. 17, 2020. He was born Sept. 14, 1972. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 at Harvest Bible Church, Avon.

Donald ZinkDonald Zink, 85, passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Aug. 27, 1934. Services were held Feb. 24 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

Robert L. HolzworthRobert L. Holzworth, 88, passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Dec. 12, 1931. Ser-vices were held Feb. 25 at Matthews Mor-tuary, Brownsburg.

Robert A. DeThomasRobert A. DeThomas, 61, passed away Feb. 21, 2020. He was born Nov. 1, 1958. Ser-vices will be held at 3 p.m. March 1 at Mat-thews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

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Services were held Feb. 21 at Plainfield Christian Church.

Ryan P. ClouserRyan P. Clouser, 48, passed away Feb. 13, 2020. He was born Oct. 29, 1971. Services were held Feb. 19 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.

Patty HiattPatty Hiatt, 69, passed away Feb. 17, 2020. She was born Dec. 17, 1950. Services will be held privately.

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Christopher Lynn GishChristopher Lynn Gish, 59, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. He was born Jan. 2, 1961. Services were held Feb. 17 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Quentin C. ShoreQuentin C. Shore, 94, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. He was born June 9, 1925. Services were held Feb. 20 at Hampton Gentry Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.

Robert Dairle BiddleRobert Dairle Biddle, 78, passed away Feb. 14, 2020. He was born March 29, 1941. Services were held Feb. 21 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Norma J. WilsonNorma J. Wilson, 77, passed away Feb. 17, 2020. She was born Aug. 31, 1942. Services were held Feb. 24 at Hampton-Gentry Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.

Earl HamiltonEarl Hamilton, 83, passed away Feb. 22, 2020. He was born Oct. 31, 1936. There will be no services.

Debra L. TolenDebra L. Tolen, 63, passed away Feb. 18, 2020. She was born Sept. 24, 1956. Servic-es were held Feb. 27 at St. Susanna Catho-lic Church, Plainfield.

DANVILLE

Philip P. SchmittouPhilip P. Schmittou, 39, passed away Feb. 8, 2020. He was born April 17, 1980. Services were held Feb. 14 at Faith Baptist Church, Avon.

Thomas Harry LindseyThomas Harry Lindsey, 76, passed away Feb. 10, 2020. He was born Aug. 4, 1943. Services were held Feb. 14 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Danville.

Vicki E. EvansVicki E. Evans, 65, passed away Feb. 11, 2020. She was born Nov. 30, 1954. No ser-vices are scheduled.

Kimberly S. HendricksKimberly S. Hendricks, 50, passed away Feb. 13, 2020. She was born May 19, 1969. Services were held Feb. 19 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Beverly OurslerBeverly Oursler, 81, passed away Feb. 13, 2020. She was born July 6, 1938. Services will be held at 11 a.m. March 7 at Baker Fu-neral Home, Danville.

Raleigh Lee CooperRaleigh Lee Cooper, 88, passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Feb. 18, 1932. Ser-vices were held Feb. 23 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville.

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Mary Helen PleakMary Helen Pleak, 85, passed away Feb. 12, 2020. She was born April 15, 1934. Services were held Feb. 19 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway.

Clyde “Chet” WrightClyde “Chet” Wright, 101, passed away Feb. 12, 2020. He was born Aug. 21, 1918.

Notice: Doctor Tessa Schlickbernd will have her last day at Plainfield Eye Care on March 13, 2020. She will no longer be practicing primary eye care. We want to encourage her patients to choose another eye care

provider within our practice. Doctors Dana Donaldson, Rachel Muessel, and Beth

Groninger are all available, and we are also able to transfer records. 317-839-2368.

Plainfield - Guilford Twp Public Library, Hendricks County,Indiana

Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2019Local Fund

Number Local Fund NameBeg Cash & Inv Bal Jan 1,2019 Receipts Disbursements

End Cash & Inv Bal Dec 31,2019

Governmental Activities 100 Library Operating Fun $643,198.89 $2,868,202.62 $2,969,343.85 $542,057.66

200 Main Gift & Memorial $15,681.44 $14,459.51 $9,846.93 $20,294.02201 Rainy Day Fund $764,236.61 $525,000.00 $485,812.44 $803,424.17203 Levy Excess Fund $0.71 $0.00 $0.00 $0.71226 Fundraising $5,689.51 $26,684.72 $25,998.52 $6,375.71227 Historical Gift & Memorial $1,387.63 $936.80 $1,449.64 $874.79228 Friends Of The Library Gift Fund $12,089.91 $29,781.09 $28,482.08 $13,388.92229 Technology Fund $1,440.00 $0.00 $1,031.19 $408.81230 Arts Education Fund $523.95 $0.00 $350.77 $173.18276 State Tech Fund Grant Fund $0.00 $20,882.00 $20,882.00 $0.00300 Bond & Interest Redemption Fund $134,223.45 $624,098.38 $612,800.00 $145,521.83400 Library Improvement Reserve Fund $264,587.93 $10,000.00 $0.00 $274,587.93401 Construction Fund $1,075,113.69 $0.00 $211,583.40 $863,530.29800 PLAC Fund $1,365.00 $8,970.00 $8,905.00 $1,430.00801 Evergreen Intra Library $212.39 $811.49 $793.37 $230.51

Total All Funds $2,919,751.11 $4,129,826.61 $4,377,279.19 $2,672,298.53

CLAYTON

Carolyn S. WiseCarolyn S. Wise, 57, passed away Feb. 18, 2020. She was born Aug. 17, 1962. Services were held Feb. 21 at Hampton Gentry Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.


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Welcome Dr. Emily Cha to our team of highly skilled physicians at Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Avon.Dr. Emily Cha is fellowship trained in sports medicine and sees general orthopedic patients. She is currently accepting new patients. Call to schedule an appointment: 317.944.9400

NotablesCompiled by Mark Ambrogi

Avon freshman Cheaney Schoeff reached the championship match at 113 pounds before losing 9-5 Feb. 22 in the wrestling state finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Senior Ray Rioux (41-2) lost 3-1 in the championship match at 126 pounds. Junior Jaden Reynolds won his 145-pound third place match in the state, finishing 39-5. Ke’Tre Dickens lost his first round match Feb. 21 at 285 pounds, finishing 13-7.

Plainfield wrestlers, junior Connor Holt (21-6 at 132 pounds) and sopho-more Landon Boe (32-8 at 138), lost in the first round Feb. 21 at the state finals.

Jayden Brewer scored 20 points, and Gabe McNary added 15 in the Avon boys basketball team’s 60-54 victory at Noblesville Feb. 21.

Aidan Booher scored 20 points to guide the Plainfield boys basketball team past Franklin 60-43 Feb. 21. Ian Scott added 14 points and Cade East 13. Scott scored 17 points, hitting 7 of 7 shots, in a 73-27 romp over Cascade Feb. 15. Cael Vanderbush contribut-ed 15 points and Mason Naaman 11 points for the Quakers.

Plainfield sophomore Daryn Wright placed second in the 1-meter diving event at girls swimming state finals Feb. 15 at IUPUI. Plainfield’s 200 freestyle relay team of Sydney Srnka, Elle Gilkerson, Hallie Meier and Kylie Knutson was 14th. The 200 medley relay team of Gilkerson, Knut-son, Maggie McGuire and Saman-tha Meier placed 16th. Gilkerson was 16th in the 100 breaststroke. Avon’s Hannah Jones placed 12th in the 50-yard freestyle.

For accomplishments about Hen-dricks County athletes, email [email protected].

ICONIC Athlete of the Week

BEST OF BOTH WORLDSLove of water, animals paved Plainfield swimmer’s career path

Plainfield swimmer Maggie McGuire spends time in the water on the Plainfield swim team and with dolphins at the Indianapolis Zoo. (Photo by Eric Pritchett)

By Mike Beas

Maggie McGuire will spend part of the upcoming sum-mer working as a dolphin presentation assistant at the Indianapolis Zoo, a role that allows the Plainfield High School senior to combine two of her greatest passions.

McGuire, who recently completed her final season for the Quakers girls swim team, said she became intrigued with the idea of one day becoming a marine biologist after watching the movie, “Dolphin Tale” when she was in elementary school.

The 2011 release starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd is based on the relationship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.

“I’ve always loved the water and have been super pas-sionate about animals,” said McGuire, who worked at the zoo in the same role last summer and will attend Franklin College on a full academic scholarship (she carries a 4.49 grade-point average). “Being at the zoo, it 100% does not feel like work.”

In the pool, McGuire proved as impressive this past season, qualifying for the state meet in three events and finishing with school-record times in three. Her 100 back-stroke time of 59.93 seconds and the 400 freestyle relay team’s 3:37.48 at the Avon sectional are new Plainfield girls standards, as is the 1:48.43 clocked by the Quakers’ 200 medley relay at state.

Her other specialty is the 200 individual medley. Mc-Guire might not hold the school mark but did qualify for the state meet.

McGuire accomplished her best high school season despite having patellofemoral symptoms in both knees since sixth grade as well as chronic shin splints. These factors played a part in her not producing better times her junior season, but she bounced back strong the final month of her senior campaign.

“The thing we were most proud of is the way Maggie battled back from adversity to have a great senior year,” said Plainfield coach Scott Johnson. “It says something about her sheer determination and perseverance.”

Consider that in the four events in which she com-petes, McGuire’s sectional finals times were a total of 4.25 seconds faster than a year ago. In swimming, a sport in

which the most incremental improvement is lauded and used for motivation, that is a substantial improvement.

Johnson said after this past Christmas break McGuire began appearing to enjoy her final high school swim sea-son more during meets and interacting with teammates and coaches at practice.

“I think it was that I just stopped worrying about my times and concentrated on having fun,” said McGuire. “You could definitely see a connection between me hav-ing fun and my times getting better.”

McGuire is likely to major in biology at Franklin Col-lege while swimming for the Grizzlies who are fresh off repeating as champions of the Heartland Collegiate Ath-letic Conference meet, pursuits that promise to keep her close to the water.

COMMUNITY


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FAITHONFOOD

WHERE I DINELisa Doerner, Avon

Where do you like to dine? LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar on Mass Ave.

What do you like there? The wine flight with cheese pairings, loaded baked potato tots and confit chicken wings.

What do you like about this place? They serve tapas, so you can try several different items. It’s a great place to have a nice dinner before a show at the Old National Centre and is also close to all the other Mass Ave. venues.

LouVino 530 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 140

Indianapolis

AN OPTIONSo Italian 515 E. Main St., Brownsburg

It’s February. Are you staying with your New Year’s resolution for weight loss? Are you craving pizza? Try So Italian’s cauliflower crust pizza.

We like thin crust pizza. Recently, I ordered ours through DoorDash, with our favorite toppings on a cauliflower crust. We savored every bite of the sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers and extra cheese along with a So Healthy salad that comes with broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers,

onions and Italian dressing. This low carb dinner is full of flavor. The hubby even assumed it was a traditional thin crust until I said it was made from cauliflower.

Next time, my resolutions will be busted, and we’ll enjoy their delicious house made tiramisu.

Blueberry HeavenTeam Member: Alaina Vallone, Avon Smoothie King 9777 E. U.S. 36, Suite 103 AvonIngredients: 4 T water, 1/2 cup Ice, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup bananas, apple blueberry juice,

white grape lemon juice, vanilla protein Directions: Blend all ingredients and serve.

BEHIND BARS

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

by Faith Toole

EVENTScalendar

February29 SaturdaySalute to Our Veterans5:30-9 p.m. Hendricks County 4-H Fair-grounds & Conference Center, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Evening includes dinner, wine and beer tastings, silent and live auctions, dessert dash. Briga-dier General Michael J. Osburn, speak-er. Honor of veterans in attendance. Tickets at onemoreflightindy.org.

29 SaturdayLeap Day Party1-2:30 p.m. Brownsburg Public Li-brary, 450 S. Jefferson St., Browns-burg. Ages 6-10. Register at bburglib-rary.net or (317) 852-3167 ext. 2.

29 SaturdayWinter Scavenger Hunt10 a.m.-4 p.m. McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem. Self-guided scavenger hunt. Details at the nature center, and return for a small prize. Up to 1 mile. Ages 6 to adult; children under 16 must be accompa-nied by parent or guardian. Free.

29 SaturdayBrownsburg Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night6-10 p.m. American Legion Browns-burg Lincoln Post 331, 636 E. Main St., Brownsburg. Test your trivia knowl-edge. Teams of eight. Doors open at 6 p.m., questions at 7 p.m. Register at brownsburg.com/events/details/brownsburg-trivia-night-4526.

March1 SundayClip and Sip2-4 p.m. Washington Township Park, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Adult fresh-flower arranging class with wine to sip while learning and creating. Take arrangement home as a wreath or a centerpiece. Cylinder glass container and floating candle included in price. Tickets at wtp.recdesk.com.

4 WednesdayGuilford Township Board Meeting7 p.m. Guilford Township Community Center, 1500 S. Center St., Plainfield. Open to the public. Meeting notice and agenda posted at guilfordtown-ship.com. For further information, call (317) 838-0564.

5 ThursdayFarmers Market Forum9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hendricks Co 4-H Fair-grounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Network with peer market masters, vendors and board members while planning for farmers market season. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.

6 FridayTotally Rad Reptiles6-8 p.m. Washington Township Park, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Learn about native reptiles from the Hoosier Herpe-tological Society. Meet adoptable rep-tiles from A Critter’s Chance. Register at wtp.recdesk.com.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSComplete details of the AMENDED Bus Replacement Plan may be seen by visiting the of-

fice of this unit of government at the following address: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/590202/Amended_2020-2024_Bus_Replacement_Plan.pdf

Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Plainfield Community School Corporation that the proper officers of Plainfield Community School Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the year 2020 Bus Replacement Plan pursuant to IC 20-40-18. Following the public hearing, the proper officers of Plainfield Community School Corporation may adopt the proposed plan as presented or with revisions.

Public Hearing Date: March 12, 2020Public Hearing Time: 7:00 p.m.Public Hearing Place: Administration Building, 985 Longfellow Lane, Plainfield, IN 46168Taxpayers are invited to attend the meeting for a detailed explanation of the plan and to

exercise their rights to be heard on the proposed plan. If the proposed plan is adopted by resolution, the resolution will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance as per IC 20-40-18-9(d).


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Hide and seek: How I find my hidden objects after houseguests leave

To our readers:

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].

VIEWS

EDITORIAL

By Dick Wolfsie

Last weekend, some friends called at the last minute to ask if they could drop by. Panic set it in.

We had a lot to straighten. We both learned this skill from our mothers (as I’m sure you did).

Mom was always telling me to straighten my room. Straightening was simply rearranging the clutter, with no suggestion that anything was to be discarded. When you’re a kid, you learn that hiding stuff is the fastest way to clean up.

Of course, no matter how success-ful we were at making order out of the chaos, the first thing my wife was going to say when our friends ar-rived was, “I am so sorry, the place is such a mess.”

The clock was running. Guests were on the way. That’s when the old toaster was taken off the counter and stuffed in the kitchen pantry. The cat’s scratching post was rolled under a bed. The kitty litter set in the stall shoer. In fact, I even put the

We are sorry to report that in the wake of GateHouse Media’s acquisi-tion of Gannett, which prints this newspaper at La-fayette, Gannett (as the combined companies now are known) has made the deci-sion to close the Lafayette, Ind., printing plant ef-fective with this issue.

Printing of the newspaper at its former size will return to Gannett’s plant in Indianapo-lis beginning the week of March 9.

Gannett’s decision wasn’t neces-sarily unexpected, given the merger and its aftermath nationwide.

Inasmuch as we have attained a

new print standard, we have been assured by the Indianapolis plant

management that the quality will continue.

We believe we made the correct move for you and your fellow readers by making the move last fall to Lafayette, but the realities of the merger are far reaching, and our com-pany could not escape them.

We will never stop investigat-ing ways that we

can improve your reading experi-ence.

Rick MyersPublisher

Hendricks County ICON

cat in the storage room because she snarls at strangers.

The guest bathroom was sufficient-ly clean and in order, but there was al-ways a chance someone might want to use my bathroom. (Yes, I have my own bathroom. That’s why we have been happily married for 40 years.)

“Hide everything,” said Mary El-len. “Your bathroom is a disgrace.” I grabbed all my medications off the counter, my toothbrush, shaver, minty-blue mouthwash, two combs and three hairbrushes and hid them in the...well, I put them under the...I lodged them behind the...I had no clue where they were. I should have kept track.

The same thing happened in the dining room. Because we seldom eat in that room, the table had become the depository for bills and assorted papers. My wife thinks it all should be secured in a place where no one can find it. Well, mission accomplished.

Once our friends left, we had to find everything. And quick. I was sure the cat had to pee and was

anxious to scratch her post, I wanted to watch TV and Mary Ellen wanted to pay bills.

We spent most of the next morn-ing looking for stuff we had squir-reled away. We didn’t find every-thing, but I located the huge pile of instruction manuals for our applianc-es in the back of the laundry closet. I hid those two years ago before our housewarming party after we moved in. So, that’s where they’ve been?

The next morning, I couldn’t brush my teeth, comb my hair or take my Lipitor. Fortunately, when I got in the shower, I found all the items from my countertop piled up in the back end of the tub. I know that eventually ev-erything else will show up, too. Mary Ellen really misses the cat.

Community Foundation

addresses Hendricks County needs

The Hendricks County Community Foundation reported in mid-February that nearly 250 community members participated in two January meetings to help address key issues discovered in a 2019 community needs assess-ment.

For a refresher, the key issues in-clude community unity and healthy communities.

On March 13 the foundation will submit applications for two Lilly En-dowment grants to fund some of the cost of these initiatives.

William Rhodehamel, president and CEO of the foundation, also an-nounced the community stepped up to complete the match of $550,000. The challenge grant from the Lilly Endowment offered $2 for every $1 raised. The funds are used to address some of the greatest needs.

It’s this type of community involve-ment that makes Hendricks County a great place to live.

Lilly scholarsThe ICON congratulates the stu-

dents named Lilly Scholars in our community. This is a full-ride scholar-ship to any public or private accredit-ed and nonprofit college or university in Indiana. Scholars also get a $900 stipend for textbooks or equipment.

This year the Hendricks County re-cipients are Toby Kult of Danville High School, Connor O’Neill of Avon High School and Sophia Whicker of Plain-field High School.

This is a life-changing opportunity for these students. The foundation received more than 180 applications from Hendricks County students. Ten finalists were asked in for an interview in this highly competitive process.

Finalists included: Lauren Coffey, Plainfield; Samantha Hayden, Plain-field, Isabelle Vernengo, Plainfield; Macy Walters, Tri-West High School; Aubree Whicker, Cascade High School; and Olivia Zetty, Avon.

Congratulations to the winners and the finalists!

Yes, we want your letters:Readers of the HC ICON are encour-aged to send letters to the editor as often as they wish. The stipulations are that the letter is timely, focused (not more than 200 words) and verifi-able. Please make sure to provide your complete name and daytime and eve-ning telephone contact numbers. All letters are subject to editing for brev-ity, clarity and grammar. Please direct your correspondence to: [email protected].


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1 A newly-acquired toy in the children’s bedroom at

the Hendricks County Historical Museum is a doll named Buddy. He was used in the 1940s as an advertisement for what product?

❏ A. Mountain Dew❏ B. Shell gas❏ C. Whitman’s candies❏ D. Lee jeans

2 Haley Nichols, a senior center for the Avon girls basketball

team, was the ICONic Athlete of the Week in the Feb. 14 issue. She reached a milestone 1000+ points in her high school career. Before graduation, she will participate in what other high school sport for the final time?

❏ A. Track and field❏ B. Softball❏ C. Tennis❏ D. Golf

3 Girl Scout Troop 225 of Avon is launching a Take Action

project to collect donations for an animal shelter called Heaven After Hell Rescue. What are they collecting?

❏ A. Dog and cat treats❏ B. Pet toys ❏ C. Animal blankets❏ D. Newspapers and paper towels

4 The Avon High School Interact Club works with

Avon Rotarians each spring to host a gently-used clothing sale with items for what target audience?

❏ A. Prom dresses and accessories for high school girls❏ B. Wedding and bridesmaid dresses for bridal parties❏ C. Business attire for women going on job interviews❏ D. Baby and children’s clothing for young moms

ICONIC IQ

How well do you know your Hendricks County community? Test your

memory of news featured in the Feb. 14 issue of the

Avon/Plainfield ICON.

ANSWERS ON PAGE 29 COMPILED BY CONNIE SIEFERMAN

VIEWS

THUMBS UPTHUMBS DOWN

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

In Minnesota citizens may not enter Wiscon-sin with chickens on their heads.

SOURCE: dumblaws.com

STRANGE LAW

“The best thing to hold onto in life is

each other.”– Audrey Hepburn

QUOTE

The workers seen on 100 South in Avon are working for

Citizens Energy Group to move water lines prior to the road widening. The road widening bid on 100 South has not been awarded yet and may be awarded later this year.

Main Street Plainfield, which focuses on cultural and

historic preservation, will host a kick-off event 5-7 p.m. April 20. More information to come with this save the date announcement.

Plainfield Community Middle School has student textbooks

that are no longer being used. Any PCSC school family can get a book at Plainfield Community Middle School during normal school hours from Feb. 24- March 26.

The Together We Lead club at Plainfield High School hosted

PHS Donuts with Cops (& Friends) Feb. 21 at PHS.

Tommy Johnson. Jr., Avon, won Funny Car NHRA Arizona

Nationals Feb. 23 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix. It was Johnson’s first victory of the season. This marks his 20th professional win.

The 33,000 sq. ft. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds

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Club pro’s grp.18. Gateway19. Implore20. Indiana basketball coach23. Set free24. Get to28. Miss Indiana ___

USA29. Indy 500 entry33. Orange Muppet34. CIA kin37. Horse halter38. $$$ dispenser39. Purdue basketball coach

42. Nabokov novel44. Lucas Oil Stadium crowd sound45. Feeling blue46. “Need an ark? I Noah guy,” e.g.47. Early Mexican49. Funny stuff53. Elevate55. Good-natured58. Butler basketball coach62. Singer Del Rey65. Enchant66. Numero ___67. Prayer ender68. “One if by land” man69. USN rank70. Leopard’s mark71. Oscar and Tony72. IND wanders

DOWN1. Make known2. Thermometer unit3. Delphi HS mascot4. Old photo tint5. Lily plants6. Less flexible7. IRT play part8. Mideast money9. “___ cost you!”10. Harden11. That girl12. Dot follower, sometimes13. “The Purloined Letter” writer21. Reddish dye22. Printing errors

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By John Mollaun

If you are fa-miliar with the Bible, answer me one question: Who is your favorite Bible character (other than Jesus)? Think about it. Got your answer?

Ok, now how would you rate your-self in comparison to this person? Worse? Much worse? Is it because you don’t have the strength of Sampson, the loyal devotion of Ruth or the bold courage of Paul? Are you not sure if you would have Noah’s faith to build an ark in the face of criticism?

I understand. What if I told you that you are bet-

ter than each of these individuals? Ecclesiastes 9:4 says, “For whoever

is joined with all the living, there is hope; surely a live dog is better than a dead lion.”

There it is. Whomever you named as your favorite person listed in the Bible, they are dead. They may have been a “lion” while alive, but they are still dead. And you, as a living person reading this, are alive. You may con-sider yourself a “dog” by comparison, but as a live dog you are better than that dead lion!

No one who calls Hope Health-care Services asks to speak to Noah. Or Mary. Or King David. They ask to speak to Chet or Becki or someone at the other end of the line (like one of our grace-filled volunteers) when they are seeking healthcare resources offered through the clinic. They seek someone who might bring them hope in the midst of difficulty.

When your child is sick, do they cry

As a living person, you can offer more hope to others than biblical heroes

DEVOTIONAL

John Mollaun is the executive director of Hope Healthcare Services in Avon. HOPE patients are unable to obtain health insurance and do not qualify for government programs. They are treated by staff and

medical and dental professionals who volunteer their time. Contact HOPE at (317) 272-0708 or visit myhopehealth.org.

out for Moses or Mommy? When a co-worker needs a listening ear, do they seek out Abraham, or do they drop by your desk?

The verse says that as a living per-son, there is hope. You can bring hope to others. Listen, write an encourag-ing note or do an act of kindness to someone who can never repay you.

Are you hurting or losing hope? Hope is found in the person of Jesus who is very much alive. The words of the song “Because He Lives” say, “Because He [Jesus] lives, I can face tomorrow.”

Jesus’ resurrection brings hope. Seek Him.

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How does stress affect heart health?LIFE'S

CHOICES

Dr. Kyle Frick is a cardiologist at IU Health West Hospital. Contact him at (317) 274-0767.

Stress leads to bad habits, and it is those bad habits

that can have negative effects on your heart health.

By Dr. Kyle Frick, cardiologist at IU Health West Hospital

It’s only natural for people to expe-rience stress. Whether it’s caused by an unexpected bill, important dead-line or rush hour traffic, our bodies react differently to stress.

While stress has been linked to mood swings, interfering with sleep schedules and appetite, is it linked to heart health? I will shed light on how stress can affect heart health.

If you’ve ever been late for work or an important appointment, you might have felt your heart begin to race, started breathing quicker and felt tense.

high in fat and sugar. Meals that have a high unhealthy fat content can raise cholesterol levels and increase your risk of a heart attack.

Lack of sleepNot getting enough sleep increases

the risk of heart disease regardless of your age, weight, smoking and ex-ercise habits. When your body goes through long periods without deep sleep, your heart rate and blood pres-sure are affected, which can increase your chance of having heart problems.

While stress is unavoidable, there are other ways to manage it that are better for your heart health. A few healthy ways to manage stress in-clude exercising, maintaining a posi-tive attitude, listening to music and avoiding screen time, even if just for 15 to 20 minutes a day.

damage artery walls and affect cho-lesterol, all of which heavily influence your heart health and chances of get-ting heart disease.

Stress eating While stress can decrease someone’s

appetite, it can also substantially in-crease it. People tend to crave comfort foods when they’re stressed. When our bodies are stressed, they crave foods

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Hendricks County Solid Waste District, Hendricks County, IndianaCash & Investments Combined Statement - 2019

Local Fund Number

Local Fund Name

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Jan 1,2019 Receipts Disbursements

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Dec 31,2019Governmental Activities

1 Hendricks County Special Projects Fund

$260,982.49 $68,782.60 $6,922.43 $322,842.66

2 Rainy Day Fund $904,089.86 $107,642.73 $0.00 $1,011,732.593 Solid Waste Management Fund $1,733,409.14 $750,026.48 $833,943.26 $1,649,492.36

Total All Funds $2,898,481.49 $926,451.81 $840,865.69 $2,984,067.61

You feel these reactions because in that stressful moment or time period, your body produces adrenaline, creat-ing a “fight-or-flight” response, which prepares your body for action. We know that stress can have direct ad-verse effects on heart health in some people. Though, more commonly stress leads to bad habits, and it is those bad habits that can have nega-tive effects on your heart health.

Here are three examples:Smoking and alcohol use

When people become stressed, they may turn to alcohol or tobacco to calm their nerves and alleviate those stress-ful feelings. However, smoking and ex-cess alcohol consumption have been shown to increase blood pressure,


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From packing to traveling, follow these 5 safety tips

for your next vacationBy William Gott

If you are like us, one of our initial fears about traveling was being safe. Being in a new place, around new people and new cultures concerned us; it almost prevented us from traveling. Yet, after a few trips, our fears began to subside.

Many of our fears were of our own thoughts and not based on real evidence.

Most people desire to live in a safe place and work to maintain their cit-ies and neighborhoods so others are also safe.

Because others want to be safe, it doesn’t mean you should skip any concern about safety or keep being safe from your mind as you travel. Safety should always be on your mind, even in your own home.

To be safe while you travel takes a little preparation, and begins when you pack. Here are the top 10 ways you can stay safe on your next vacation.

Dress conservatively.To avoid being a target, dress con-

servatively. A flashy wardrobe or one that is too casual can mark you as a tourist. As much as possible, avoid the appearance of affluence.

Travel light. If you do, you can move more

quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. You will also be less tired and less likely to set your luggage down, leaving it unattended.

Leave valuables at home. Carry the smallest amount of valu-

ables necessary for your trip and plan a place or places to conceal them.

Don’t carry cash.Bring one or two major credit cards

instead of cash.Buy travel protection

before you travel. While you can do your part to protect

yourself, some things are unforeseen. For this reason, buying travel protection is a smart investment for you.

Vacations are too precious and few for it to be interrupted by something that can be minimized with a little planning. We hope these top five ways you can stay safe on your next vacation do that — keep you safe. The next time you begin to pack for your vacation, think about your safety.

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LIFESTYLENOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received: BY AND AT: Plainfield Community School Corporation Administration Building ATTN: Jud Wolfe

985 Longfellow Lane Plainfield, IN 46168UNTIL: 2:00 P.M., local time, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.FOR: Project #201925 Plainfield Elementary Schools Security Camera UpgradeRECEIPT OF BIDS: Bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened. Any

postal/courier service is the agent of the Bidder. Bids are to be submitted on the Bid Form as provided in the Project Manual and on Indiana State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (revised 2013) as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana. Bidders shall also submit financial data and a properly signed Affidavit of Non-Collusion as required by Form No. 96. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with the name and address of the bidder, and clearly identified as follows:

SEALED BID: Plainfield Elementary Schools Security Camera UpgradePROJECT DOCUMENTS: Plans and Specifications will be available on Thursday,

February 6, 2020. BID OPENING: Bids will be opened in public and read aloud in the Board Room at the

Administrative Building by the Owner.PRE-BID MEETING: Pre-bid meeting for interested parties will be held on Monday,

February 17, 2020, at 9:00 AM at Central Elementary School, located at 110 Wabash Street, Plainfield, IN 46168. Interested bidders will meet in the LGI room for sign in by 9:00 AM.

CONTRACT TYPE:Project will be constructed under a Single Prime Contract with bids received on a lump

sum basis. Each proposal shall include all labor, material, and services necessary to complete the project in full accordance with the Construction Drawings and Project Manual.

Where specific manufacturer model numbers are named on the Drawings, it is for the purpose of providing factory replacement parts that preserve applicable UL/ETL product listings and manufacturer’s warranty.

Where trade names, brand names, or manufacturer’s names are followed by “or approved equal”, Bidders may offer items or materials equal in quality and having the same durability and efficiency if the Bidder first receives written approval from the Technology Consultant, Design 27, prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening and complying with requirements indicated in Document 00 21 00, “Instructions to Bidders.” The Bidder shall identify such substitutions by name, kind, and type with the Bid.

A contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, complying with the conditions of the Instructions to Bidders and Advertisements for Public Bids. The Owner, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and waive any informalities, discrepancies, omissions, variances, or irregularities in bids received in its sole discretion. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” in accordance with Indiana’s Public Work Projects Act, Indiana Code 36-1-12. The bidder agrees to hold open its bid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening

The Contract to which the Owner will be a party will contain a provision prohibiting the other party to the Contract, and their subcontractors, from engaging in employment practice that constitutes a discrimination against a person because of the person’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry. The successful Bidder shall provide an affidavit with each billing assuring the Owner that this provision has not been violated.

BID DOCUMENTS:Interested Prime Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents from Reprographix,

Inc. at www.reprographix.com. Bidders may obtain electronic or printed sets directly from Reprographix, Inc., 437 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 1.317-637-3377.

Any questions concerning bidding this project, project completion, scheduling, project administration, etc. shall be directed to Mr. Patrick Veal, Design 27, 317-536-8000, [email protected].

BID DOCUMENTS - REVIEW:Construction will be in accordance with the bid documents, which may be viewed at the

following locations, as well as local plan rooms:1. Plainfield Community School Corporation Administration Building 985 Longfellow Lane Plainfield, IN 46168

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security for five percent (5%) of the base bid in the form of a certified check or a bid bond. Bid bonds shall be executed by the bidder and a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Indiana. The check or bid bond shall be made payable to the Plainfield Community School Corporation. Should a successful Bidder withdraw the bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the Bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages.

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND:The Bidder receiving the award shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor

and Materials Payment Bond for 100% of the contract amount, which shall cover faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations. The cost of the bonds shall be at the expense of the Bidder and be included in the Bidder’s bid. The bonds shall be executed by a surety company approved by the Owner and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana.

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Save winter’s forced spring bulbs to bloom next year

GARDENING By John Chapin

Potted tulips, hyacinths, crocus or daffodils make popular purchases for Valentine’s Day or just to brighten the waning days of winter. These bulbs have been specially treated to force into early bloom.

Most are discarded after bloom-ing. However, it is not only possible, but very easy to save these bulbs for many years of enjoyment in the gar-den.

After the blooms have faded, cut them off to prevent energy-draining formation of seed pods. Remove any decorative foil or other wrapping. Place the pot in a sunny window, pref-erably a south or west facing one. A cool room is ideal, but not necessary.

It’s important to fertilize the bulbs now so they can form next year’s flower buds. Use any general liquid or granular fertilizer. Keep the pot well-watered, but not soaking. Sun and fertilizer will result in good bud formation.

In a few weeks, the foliage will com-pletely yellow and start drying up. Don’t be in a rush to cut it off. Wait till the leaves are brown and crinkly,

LIFESTYLE

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then remove them. Stop watering the bulbs. You can leave the pots on the sill, or put them in the garage until later this spring.

When the ground is workable, you can plant your bulbs outdoors. I’ve actually forgotten a few pots in the garage till fall, but that’s okay, too. Dump the bulbs out of the pot, gently separating the clump.

Plant each species about three times deeper than the size of the bulb. Crocus will just be a few inches under, while tulips and daffodils should be planted about four inches deep.

Although not necessary, if you mix in a little fertilizer or bone meal (a traditional bulb food) at the bottom of the hole, the bulbs will be all the happier.

You can enjoy many years of blooms this way. Happy gardening!

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Saving this season’s forced bulbs can produce beautiful blooms next spring. (Photo by John Chapin)


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By Curtis Honeycutt

Apparently, this is a big year for politics. While you read that last sentence, roughly 70 trillion people tweeted something negative about whichever political party they don’t like. It’s hard to avoid politics, especially in a presidential election year. This article is no different.

Please, Grammar Guy, stay in your lane. Believe me: I will! I don’t want the emails.

Many people have asked me about terminology when it comes to our two predominant parties in Ameri-can politics. Specifically, people have asked about the terms “Democrat” vs. “Democratic” Party. Republicans belong to the “Republican Party,” so why don’t democrats belong to the “Democratic Party?”

As a side note, you should capi-talize the name of a political move-ment only when it’s followed by the term “party.” For instance, “Bill is a democrat.” “Bob is a member of the Republican Party.” “My boss Karen is a total fascist.” If the political movement is named after a person (or another proper noun), capitalize it: Gene is a total Marxist. Are you with me so far?

There’s a simple answer to the question regarding “Democrat” or “Democratic” Party: grammatically speaking, a noun can’t modify anoth-er noun. “Democrat” is a noun, while “democratic” is an adjective. In order to modify “Party,” we need the adjec-tive “Democratic” to be grammatically

GRAMMAR

Refuse to be party to bad grammar, whether you’re

a Democrat or Republican

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correct. “Republican” serves as both a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

I suppose the same could be said of the Bull Moose Party, with “Bull Moose” serving both as two nouns and a singular adjective. As another side note, the Bull Moose Party was named as such because Teddy Roo-sevelt, the unofficial party’s unoffi-cial founder, referred to himself as fit as a “bull moose.” “Bullmoosian” just doesn’t sound right.

To refer to the Democratic Party as the “Democrat Party” is at least grammatically incorrect. Based on my research, “Democrat Party” has been used by opponents as an intentionally derogatory term since the 1940s. So, at best, calling the Democratic Party the “Democrat Party” is bad grammar.

In an attempt to have awesome grammar, say “Democratic Party.” It’s fine to disagree when it comes to our politics, but we are more alike than we are different. I think we should have far more parties – and by that, I mean Monday boxed wine parties, cheese parties, “Bachelorette” watch parties and, yes, even grammar par-ties.

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Decks, Patios and PaversSpring is almost here and as the weather improves spending relaxing time outside with friends and family is an american tradition. An addition to or construction of a new deck, patio or paver area can add value to your home while providing outdoor recreational space. There are many options and several things that should be considered before beginning construction of a new patio, paver area or deck.

Consider Size & Layout:• How many people would you like to

accommodate?• What type of outdoor furniture do you plan

to purchase?• Will the space be used for outdoor cooking?• Think about shading from the sun.

Decks:• Treated lumber is the most cost effective

but comes with ongoing maintenance and upkeep.

• Composite products are available and can be affordable but upfront material costs are higher than treated wood products.

• Lifetime guarantees are available on some products.

• Composite products as virtually maintenance free.

• Fully composite handrail systems with decorative caps, in a variety of colors and railing spindles, can add ascetic uniqueness; the possibilities are virtually endless.

Concrete Patios:• Concrete is a great option to consider if your

project is being built at ground level.• Concrete is extremely durable and low

maintenance.• Up front placement cost is generally higher

than wood but less than composite decking.• Stamped concrete can provide a decorative

look and the options are endless.• Stamped concrete can equal or exceed the

cost of a composite deck, depending on the complexity of the pattern.

Paver Areas:• Pavers can provide a great blend with

landscaping and planting.• Proper installation is labor intensive and

critical with paver or else freeze thaw cycles can disrupt and damage the product.

• Pavers systems can be built to incorporate a fire pit or custom outdoor fireplace. Something decks and concrete can not do.

Whether your project is a deck, concrete patio or an outdoor paver system, the options vary greatly from system to system, site to site. Planning and research of products should be carefully reviewed before starting your project. Depending on your location and type of project, permitting may be required. Review your local building codes and always consult with a local qualified contractor for advise and guidance. Hope you enjoy the upcoming spring season with family and friends and I hope you have found this months dialog helpful.

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