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Alpaca farm celebrated the life of pets who passed in 2019

Lori Lovely, owner of Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch in Brownsburg, has had her share of animals and pets through the years. Of course, love also comes with loss.

Lovely said goodbye to several pets in 2019, including her beloved livestock guardian dog Maggie and her house dog, a German shepherd-Labrador retriever mix named Lola.

“It just ripped my heart out. Lola was my right hand, and Maggie was my heart,” she said. “I always like to commemorate life in some way by planting a tree or doing something, but I started seeing several of my friends post online that they had lost animals this year, too,” she said.

Seeing the heartfelt posts sparked an idea: to host a celebration of life animal

memorial at the farm for community members who lost pets in 2019.

“When you lose a human family member, it is such a public thing. There are funerals and an obituary, but losing an animal, it’s a private thing,” said Lovely. “People need to grieve. They (pets) are important in our lives and often equally as important as people.”

During the first-time event, visitors received a heart-shaped notepad to write a message about their pet to place into a small bonfire. The group read the Rainbow Bridge poem.

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Indiana Blue Star Spirit of Christmas gives military families support

With a unicorn freshly painted on her face, 4-year-old Maken-z tore open her new Barbie DreamHouse at the Blue Star Spirit of Christmas party. She was among 62 children buzzing around the annual holiday event Dec. 21 at the Hendricks County fairgrounds.

The American Legion Post in Avon and community sponsors raised $40,000 to fulfill the wish lists of 21 military families in need.

Santa and Mrs.Claus arrived on a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter to deliver the packages, everything from dolls and Legos for the kids to a new washing machine for mom or dad.

“People ask me why I do what I do. Seeing the faces and getting the ‘thank yous,’ that’s it. It changes your heart,” said

Ralph “Zoc” Zoccolillo, the Indiana Blue Star chairman from Avon. “It just brings tears to your eyes.”

The families included three Gold Star members who have lost loved ones, including Kimberly Lambdin from Pittsboro who lost her husband Wayne, an Army medic, a year ago.

“I have been trying to keep a ‘normalcy’ for my four kids and my head above water since that day of losing Wayne. Things have fallen into place, and we’re working toward a new normal amongst the tears and heartbreak,” said Lambdin.

The Blue Star committee fundraises year round. In June the Ride for the Salute will raise funds for the Christmas party.

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People find what drives their passion through differ-ent avenues. Some use past experiences, others turn to something they may have lost and many feel a tug toward their calling.

Wes Mantooth has felt a pull to help those less fortu-nate in whatever capacity possible for the last few years.

On Jan. 1 he became the new board chairman for Avon-based Susie’s Place, a child advocacy center. Two other locations exist in Bloomington and Terre Haute, and the organization assists law enforcement in other states when called upon. The nonprofit conducts fo-rensic interviews of children in a kid-friendly center during the investigation of alleged crimes against children.

Before Susie’s Place existed in 2019, several people typically interviewed a child victim, including staff from schools, Department of Child Services, law en-forcement and the prosecutor’s office. To reduce the trauma of retelling their stories over and over, Emily Perry created Susie’s Place.

The mission to help children who were victims of child abuse drew Mantooth to start volunteering. He’s served as the board vice chairman for two years and now naturally is stepping into the chairman position.

The Danville resident relishes the opportunity to take part in an organization that helps innocent vic-tims who cannot defend themselves.

“They feel helpless and don’t know who to go to,” he said. “Susie’s Place offers comfort and the opportunity to share their stories and have a safe haven, to have an end to the bad and beginning to the good.”

Outside his volunteering, for 12 years Mantooth has worked in insurance focusing on employee benefits, human capital and risk management consulting.

“The idea initially was for me to come out of school, get some experience and go to work with my dad Ralph at Mantooth Insurance,” he said. “But my life kind of took a detour, and I’ve stayed that course since. My dad has always been supportive, and now my brother’s there, too, so it’s always going to be a family business.”

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Steve Patterson serves as the executive director of the Hendricks County 4-H Fair-grounds & Conference Com-plex. In 2018 he was named the State Provincial Associa-tions of Fairs Executive of the Year.

Before serving as execu-tive director, Patterson sat on the fair board of direc-tors, including terms as treasurer, president and past president.

In 2005 Patterson served on the Indiana State Fair Commission board of directors. Patterson is also active in his community. Cur-rently he is the board chair for the Danville Chamber of Commerce. He is also on the board of directors and treasurer of Syca-more Services. He serves on the Parade and Princess Committee for the 500 Festival and at the Indianapolis Sports Corporation. We asked Patterson what advice he would give a new board chair:

LISTENExercise openness to board members’ com-

ments and hear what the community is desir-ing. The Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds hosted small focus groups in 2018 to get the communities’ input.

DELEGATEUtilize committees to make decisions and

direct the organization. The Indiana Associa-tion of Fairs and Hendricks County 4-H Fair have created committees to manage areas. The committees meet monthly and give the boards written reports of the committee

meetings, which has reduced board meet-ing times. Prior to the committees, board members were not being updated, and some meetings lasted four to five hours.

UNITEComing together is best for any organi-

zation. After a decision is made, walk out as one voice and support the outcome. Support each other. Also work together as one to get through your events (such as the fair or the convention). Support one another with deci-sions and within committees.

ORGANIZEForm a detailed agenda in conjunction

with the executive director. Determine tasks that need to be completed in meetings and stick to the items. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair Association gives the board packet with the committee reports. Packets could be 50-60 pages with the reports, so having pages numbered and reflected on the agenda and the packet allows for quick reference of the items being discussed. Time your meetings so board members can attend meetings and events throughout the year.

COMPROMISEBe willing to change, and do not continue

with the status quo. Look for creative ideas for the board and the organization. Be creative to allow for ideas to flow as well. The Indiana Association of Fairs and Hendricks County 4-H Fair Association use idea boards, and board members can use sticky notes to share their opinions with the group. Notes are then col-lected and summarized for future reference. During meetings, listen to other people’s ideas and be open to change.

Mantooth, 42, has volunteered with Susie’s Place for the last three years.

“It’s not about self-gratification,” he said. “But it is all about what Susie’s Place has been able to do. Emily Perry, our executive director, started the child abuse prevention program in 2017. In that first year, they were able to educate about 400 children. In the current school year, they were able to educate about 40,000.”

Mantooth said that this exponential growth rate is due to the vision, direction and leader-ship of Perry who is the Susie’s Place executive director and founder.

“I often think the term visionary is overused, but in this situation Emily truly is a visionary,” he said.

It’s more than the board or Perry. It takes a phenomenal team to make a difference.

“All of our volunteers are supportive of the mission,” Mantooth said. “They give their time and sacrifice time with family. We have an awe-some board with a variety of backgrounds that provides for a lot of different perspectives and is a very supportive group.”

After a decade of existence, Perry said Susie’s Place continues to grow thanks to the work of volunteers such as Mantooth.

“I’m just really excited about his enthusiasm for the organization and all the opportunities that are on the horizon for Susie’s Place,” Perry said. “We’re coming up on our 10th anniversa-ry, and we’re looking at what the next 10 years will look like. Wes’ leadership will take us to the next level, and I think we’re coming up on some great momentum with his leadership.”

The married father of two also brings his ex-ample of volunteerism home to his family.

“My wife, Stacy, is a huge supporter directly and indirectly,” Mantooth said. “She also gives of her time for fundraising efforts. Susie’s Place is an easy organization to get behind and support given the mission and what their focus is taking care of innocent children. We feel blessed to be part of an organization that does so much in our community in a behind-the-scenes fashion.”

Mantooth also wants his two boys, ages 11 and 14, to see what a difference giving back can make.

“I want them to appreciate what they have and give to others, not in a materialistic way, but to give of their time and their talents and their emotional support,” he said. “I want them to be

great friends at all times, to have compassion for others.”

Above all, Mantooth is happy to quietly work in tandem with Susie’s Place as they take care of children behind the scenes of each case that comes through their doors.

“We hear way too often in the media about

these situations, these children as innocent vic-tims of abuse,” he said. “Susie’s Place is behind the scenes in the interview process so that the perpetrators can be prosecuted. They want to stay behind the scenes and not bring attention to Susie’s Place. There’s no self-promotion. It’s all about taking care of the children.”

GETTING TO KNOW WES MANTOOTH

Do you have pets?

We have one dog, Maverick. He’s a 1-year-

old English Labrador

What’s your favorite

TV show? “Pigman”

Who or what inspires you? My boys. They

inspire me to do my best to provide the best opportunities

for them.

What do you do

to relax? Work

outside

What’s your favorite movie?

“Anchorman”

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Drug Free Family night 2020When: 3-5 p.m. Feb. 23,

Where: Brownsburg Bowl, 18 Whittington Drive, Brownsburg

Cost: Free

The Purduettes Community ConcertPlainfield High School auditorium

1 Red Pride Drive, Plainfield7 p.m. Jan. 18.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 ages 5-18, free for kids 5 and younger Tickets online at showtix4u.com/events/Purduettes or at the door.Proceeds will benefit the Plainfield High School choral programs.

The number of schools who send stu-dents to the Area 31 Career Center where Avon High School student Annika “Niki” Rasband received the center’s 2019 Award for Excellence in Career and Technical Edu-cation.

The annual award recognizes the student who most embod-ies scholastic potential, career-related academic and technical

skills, personal character and lo-cal leadership.

Niki was nominated by her instructors. After applying, she selected by a panel of commu-nity and industry representa-tives.

She is working toward Auto-motive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and an honors diploma, serving as a program ambassador, acting as a Skills-USA state officer and pursuing a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech Community College.

Niki was accepted into the Cummins Youth Apprentice-ship Program. After gradua-tion she plans to apply for the

highly competitive Cummins Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program.

“We are honored to recognize Niki and wish her all the best as she progresses along her CTE pathway and on to the competi-tion for state-level Award for Excellence in Career and Technical Education recognition,” said Patrick Biggerstaff, center director.

Area 31 serves students who attend Avon, Ben Davis, Browns-burg, Cascade, Danville, Decatur Central, Monrovia, Mooresville, Plainfield, Speedway and Tri-West.

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Avon’s Hanna Walker attended the iCAN summit in Rome in November. (Photo provided by the Walker family)

By Lindsay Doty

She’s toured Rome, heard the pope speak and brainstormed real-world problems at the United Nations — and she’s only 16.

Avon High School student Hanna Walker wrapped up 2019 at the iCAN Summit in Rome.

The name stands for International Chil-dren’s Advisory Network. The global chil-dren’s leadership conference invited kids from 40 countries to share and learn real so-lutions that positively impact the world.

Walker earned the invitation after her Seeds of North school project from her days at Avon Middle School North won the Design for Change USA challenge. The greenhouse/garden was implemented to supply fresh produce to the Mary Lee Maier community food pantry in Avon.

“When we heard there were people in Avon were struggling to find food it broke my heart,” Hanna said about her project. “We as a school wanted to help supply food for that pantry so we thought of an innova-tive way to channel our gardening skills and make healthy food for people in our com-munity.”

During the summit, the now high school sophomore got to present the project to in-ternational students and chat with members of the United Nations.

Hanna and her family called it a “chance of a lifetime.”

This year, Hanna was also recognized by the Avon Community School Corporation as a Celebrated Oriole for her outstanding work.

2019 Dogtona kissing contents winner S’Forris slurps Plainfield’s Maci Tetrick a former Miss Hoosier Heartland and former Hendricks County Fair Queen. (Photo by Faith Toole)

The Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force poses for a photo at a recent meeting. They work to reduce abuse of alcohol and other controlled substances in Hendricks County. (Photo provided by Chase Cotten, HCSATF)

By Lindsay Doty

Wearing red lipstick and matching sparkling out-fits, Purdue’s all-female vocal ensemble called the Purduettes, is something to see and hear as they en-thusiastically belt out a mix of tunes on stage.

Through Purdue Musical Organizations the group includes 60 talented singers from Purdue, some with Hendricks County roots.

“Purduettes is one of the best things about my time at Purdue,” said Serena Viau, a junior at Purdue who graduated from Plainfield High School in 2017. “My favorite thing about being in Purduettes is that it gives every person in the group the opportunity to create relationships that will last a lifetime.”

Viau will head back to Plainfield High School on Jan. 18 to sing in a Purduettes concert. The Plainfield High School Choral Boosters is hosting the group for a Saturday evening performance in the auditorium.

“It means so much to have the opportunity to come back and perform at my high school,” Viau said. “That’s where music be-came such a big part of my life, and being able to give that gift back to the high school now that I’m in col-lege is such a great thing,”

Three other Purduet-tes also share high school history. Purdue senior Kira Siepman, freshmen Ceci Daily and Hannah Friddle are also Plainfield gradu-ates.

“Plainfield High School was the first place I per-formed and found my love for music. Performing on the stage one last time in front of the community I grew up in will be a joy,” said Siepman, a 2016 PHS grad.

Seven other Purduettes get to perform that night are from the Hendricks County area.

The singing group has served as “Ambassadors of Song” at Purdue University

for more than 75 years and offers opportunities for students to learn, perform, travel and grow together while engaging audiences.

Founded in 1942, the original Purduettes heartily fulfilled previously-booked appearances of the Pur-due Varsity Glee Club when the onset of World War II depleted the Glee Club’s roster. Since then, the Pur-duettes have continued performing for community, university, corporate, business, private, government, alumni, arts and school events throughout Indi-ana, the United States, Canada, Europe and Central America.

They sing a mix of songs from jazz to gospel. The ladies must audition and keep up with their

performance and travel schedule while maintaining high academic achievements.

Polished and pitch-perfect, many joined the group to continue their love for singing and performance beyond high school.

Many members say the group is about more than just music, but a sisterhood, on and off stage.

“I have grown so much as a person during my time in Purduettes and I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I get to celebrate my love of music and performing with my sisters in song and I will forever be grateful for my time in this ensemble,” said Siep-man, who manages and choreographs Purduettes.

Plainfield graduates Serena Viau, Ceci Daily, Kira Siepman and Hannah Friddle will perform with the Purduettes in concert at PHS Jan. 18. (Photo provided by Purduettes)

By Lindsay Doty

For owners and their canine companions, it doesn’t get more pet-friendly than Dogtona.

It’s touted as spring break for dogs. The 18th annual Hendricks County Humane Society event that’s taking place on Jan. 18 will be packed with doggie games, stage shows, vendors, dog contests, adoptions, a cafe (serving people and dog food) and lots of pup-friendly fun.

“About 10 years ago, I realized Dogtona! had a life of its own,” said Cameron Johnson, Hendricks County Humane Society volunteer and longtime event organizer. “While talking to someone about dogs (imagine that, me talking about dogs) they asked if I had heard of Dogtona! and how much fun it was.”

Dogtona! was created to provide people with an inex-pensive, fun day for their pets and to promote the adop-tion of homeless dogs in area shelters and rescue groups.

Through the years, Johnson has watched countless memories made at the event. From families leaving with a new rescue pet to kids getting to see their reluctant puppy try new things, like the doggie tunnel.

“Dogtona! is a physical representation of part of our mis-sion statement, ‘furthering the people-animal bond’ and is to be an economical day for the family,” said Johnson.

Last year more than 300 dogs attended. Rescue groups are also on hand to explain the impor-

tance of spay/neuter. There will also be service dog booths to help guests find out about volunteer opportunities.

“I think the most education comes from seeing other breeds and talking to folks about issues they might be hav-ing with their dog,” said Johnson.

The profits from Dogtona! go toward the Hendricks County Humane Society’s general budget and help with projects like the new dog park in Brownsburg. Organizers said the focus is more about fun than funds.

The smiles and tail wagging make it all worth it, John-son said. The best compliment is hearing visitors say they wouldn’t miss it and that their dog sleeps all day when they get home.

By Lindsay Doty

Heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, vico-din. Opioids are the leading cause of overdose in Hendricks County, accord-ing to the Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force (HCSATF), a collabo-ration to prevent drug use and help people recovering from addiction.

“People who have a substance use disorder or the disease of addiction are our loved ones: our siblings, our spouses, our parents, our kids, our friends, our colleagues,” said HCSATF president Chase Cotton.

While statistics are improving, he said the numbers are still “big enough.”

In 2018, 25 people in Hendricks County died of a drug overdose and 200-300 more were hospitalized for non-fatal drug overdoses.

The task force offers grant funding opportunities to local agencies who want to make a difference, includ-ing work-release treatment programs and drug education in the county’s six school districts.

This year, the group created sev-eral educational videos through the

Hendricks County Health Partnership for student athletes and coaches that show the risk of addiction with pre-scription painkillers.

“Oftentimes, a student athlete who gets injured in practice or during a game may be introduced to prescrip-tion pain medication following sur-geries,” Cotton said. “The videos fea-ture interviews with local experts who are invested in preventing addiction among young people and provide information on where to seek help if it is needed.”

The task force is led by around 16 individuals. It has a strong focus on prevention and works closely with community partners.

While much of the work is done be-hind the scenes, community events, like an upcoming drug-free bowling night, help connect the team with Hendricks County families.

“Most of the HCSATF members are also community members who live in Hendricks County, so this is our way of giving back to the community and spreading awareness about the work that we do,” Cotton


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Lives Remembered

Jason Andrews May 20, 2019

Jason Andrews was known by all who knew him as a larger than life presence.

Owner of Equity Financial Services, he was very active within Plain-field and surrounding areas.

“He lived a life, that’s for sure,” said Brad DuBois, president and CEO of the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. “He lived life to its fullest. He wasn’t afraid to take some chances and do some things. He came from not necessarily the best circumstances and worked himself into a better place. He didn’t know a stranger and was very friendly.”

Andrews contributed to several local charities, including the Ben Davis Football Program, Business Ownership Initiative, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Leadership Hendricks County, Pathway to Re-covery and SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center. He was also a volunteer football coach for several years at Ben Davis High School.

“He was destined for some great things, and it’s really unfair,” DuBois said. “His business was in Plainfield, and he got involved with us. He encouraged me to do some different things with the chamber. I had just talked to him a week and a half prior to his death. We discussed some of the things that he thought he could help us with. I was looking forward to some partnership with him. We’re going to miss him dearly. He was involved in the community in so many different ways. It’s really tough.”

“He was larger than life. He loved kids. He was a big teddy bear,” friend Justin Flora said at the time of his death. “Everybody that came into contact with him just loved him.”

“He was destined for a lot of good stuff,” DuBois said. “I wouldn’t have been surprised if he’d turned out to be mayor or governor. He was an up and comer. Jason was plugged in and always knew people. He had some really good ideas.”

Rachel Sigler June 2, 2019

First and foremost, Rachel Sigler loved her family fiercely. She turned many aspirations into impressive achievements, but what

she wanted the most was to be a wife and mother.She attended Marian University for vocal performance and was a

former member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. Later, she trans-ferred to IUPUI, studying chemistry. She worked in clinical data man-agement where she met Clint, her husband of 20 years.

She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church and volunteered in their children’s ministry. She was also a member of Tri Kappa Sorority and a former parent-teacher organization president for Cedar Elemen-tary School. She could always be found volunteering for Avon school activities and ran her own children to and from sports and choir events.

“She meant so much to so many people in our community,” said Lisa Dulcich-Suyeyasu, Avon Chamber executive assistant. “Rachel was an amazing person.”

“For me, she was my best friend,” said her husband Clint. “It would have been our 20th anniversary in October of this year. She was a spe-cial person and always made you feel comfortable. We did everything together. We raised a family and have four great kids.”

“She was always involved,” said her friend Amiee Westfall. “She al-ways said she couldn’t be one to just drop her kids off at a function or a club. She always felt like she wanted to help with whatever they were involved in. With having four children that she loved deeply, there were a lot of different types of activities that she was involved in for sure — sports, music, church. She and Clint both were involved with the chil-dren’s church at Kingsway.”

Westfall met Sigler through their children’s musical theater camp and became fast friends.

“Rachel had the best hugs ever,” she said. “She’s an awesome person.”“She genuinely cared about people,” Clint said. “When she passed

away it seemed like it affected so many lives. Every time someone saw her they’d get a big hug and a big smile and the conversation would just pick up from where it was the last time. She was a genuine friend to so many people.”


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We lost many great citizens in 2019. Many were ICONs in our community and led the way for a brighter future. Their sacrifices made our community better, and in this issue, we reflect on their contributions.

This is not a comprehensive list, by any means, just a remembrance of a few who gave so much. They may be gone from our lives, but they are not forgotten.

Stephen Biggerstaff October 17, 2019

Stephen Biggerstaff was a world traveler and a family man. Passion-ate about education and children, he founded the Suzi Biggerstaff Me-morial Scholarship for Plainfield High School students and served on the Jackson Center for Conductive Education board in Mooresville.

Biggerstaff graduated from the University of Evansville in 1969 with a degree in electrical engineering. In his exceptional professional career, he was never afraid to take risks or try something new. He retired from Duke Energy in 2001 as executive vice president of economic develop-ment. Later he co-founded Metronet and consulted for that business until his passing.

“He was a visionary,” friend Stan Bassett said. “I learned a lot from him. We had this vision of starting the Hendricks County Economic Develop-ment Partnership. We worked with all the officials in Hendricks County, and it took several years to bring this all together. This all started be-cause of Steve Biggerstaff. Steve brought a lot of the funds to the table. He was president of the partnership, and then I followed him and was president. This county just exploded, and it’s really because of him and his vision. I learned so much from him. He’s very compassionate, but when it came down to business, he was all business.”

While Biggerstaff was always there if you needed him, he just had a tremendous sense of business.

“He worked so hard,” Bassett said. “He never stopped. He was a real true friend and someone that I probably enjoyed working with more than anyone else because he taught me a lot, which spilled over into running my business Bassett Heating and Cooling in Plainfield.”

Many will miss Biggerstaff. “Steve was never looking for fame, fortune or glory,” he said. “I think

about his caring for other people and no matter who you were or what you were, he was always willing to help.”

Glenn O’Connor March 15, 2019

When Father Glenn O’Connor passed away, he was serving as the pastor of St. Susanna Catholic Church in Plainfield. He had been at the church since 2012 and was loved by parishioners and students alike.

O’Connor also served as Catholic Chaplain at the Indianapolis Inter-national Airport, chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, chaplain for the Indiana Department of Corrections and was a spiritual director of Cursillo.

A passion of O’Connor’s was auto racing, and he was also the Catho-lic chaplain for the IndyCar ministry. Known as the “Priest in the Pits,” he enjoyed working on several Indy racing teams.

“His dining room was lined with photos of past races he had been a part of, and you could tell this was a special ministry to him,” said dea-con Charlie Giesting. “Father Glenn was driven by the mission of Christ to spread the gospel to everyone, using words as needed, while always being a great example of Christ by his words and actions to help others, especially the most vulnerable.”

O’Connor took care of his parishioners day and night.“I think most people felt so confident with Father Glenn, that no mat-

ter what would happen or what would be needed, when Father Glenn was on your side, anything was possible,” Giesting said. “If someone was near death and wanted him to pray with and for them, he was there. If he saw a need and realized he could not do it all by himself, he would work to get others involved and often started new and various church committees to get what needed done.”

Personally, O’Connor was a great mentor to Giesting.“Especially when I started with the Indianapolis archdiocise’s four-

year diaconate formation program, we would meet periodically, and he would ask me how it was all going studying, working with outreach programs and how my prayer life was going,” Giesting said.

O’Connor was caring and compassionate in his approach to all people.“He would try to take care of anybody he thought needed his help,”

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Karen Devaisher December 14, 2019

Even though the requirement for the United Methodist conference was to retire at 72, that didn’t mean that Karen Devaisher was done working.

After her retirement in 2012, she served as associate district superin-tendent of the Central District of UMC until 2018 as well as interim pas-tor at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Devaisher came to seminary later in life, starting at Louisville Presby-terian Seminary at age 49. She pastored several churches and retired from Avon United Methodist.

“I was pastor Karen’s administrative assistant for nine years,” said Su-zie Clore. “She started in June of 1999 and was there until 2012 when she actually retired.”

Clore said Devaisher grew the church from 200 to 300 people to more than 1,000.

“She was a wonderful counselor and very caring and generous,” Clore said.

Devaisher started a teddy bear drive for Avon, and in January of ev-ery year asked everyone to bring teddy bears to the church to donate to Hendricks Regional Health. Patients going through certain treat-ments were then allowed to pick out their own teddy bear.

“It was mostly people who’d had surgery,” Clore said. “I happened to start radiation treatments, and my first day they asked if I wanted to pick one out.”

Once a month the United Methodist Church and central district gives clothing and food to Fletcher Place Community Center in Fountain Square in Indianapolis, and Avon UMC gives peanut butter and jelly.

“From the time she was there, we supplied all the peanut butter and jelly for the center,” Clore said.

Serving her community was a priority, and Devaisher contributed her time as a member of the boards for Fletcher Place, IU West Hospital, Ot-terbein Franklin SeniorLife Community and Mental Health America in Hendricks County, among others.

“Karen was a great counselor,” Clore said. “She was there for you many times if you were in the hospital. She had what’s called a clinging cross. She gave those out, and they were small enough to hold in your hand at all times.”

Clore said that among other things Devaisher was a great boss.“She was just a wonderful person,” she said.

Debra Beasley December 15, 2019

Debra Beasley was known countywide as the owner of Beasley’s Or-chard in Danville.

Autumn in Hendricks County meant trips to the orchard for apple cider, caramel apples and family fun days that included pet weekends and honoring the county’s first responders.

“Debbie was a great representative of Danville,” said Marcia Lynch, former Danville Chamber of Commerce executive director. “Her ideas and hard work brought thousands to Danville and demonstrated what a friendly community Danville is. Her legacy of love and friendship will continue at Beasley’s Orchard through her children. She will be truly missed.”

Jaime Bohler Smith, Visit Hendricks County executive director has known Beasley most of her life and has fond childhood memories of trips to the orchard.

Hendricks County Tourism Commission would not be what it is today without Beasley’s input, and Smith called her a tourism trailblazer.

“If our organization had a mom, it would be Debbie,” Bohler Smith said. “Debbie was a part of a group that advocated for the implementa-tion of the innkeeper’s tax in Hendricks County, and was appointed as one of the original members of the Hendricks County Tourism Commis-sion in 1998.”

Beasley was working in tourism before tourism itself was even “a thing” in Hendricks County.

“She created a place people wanted to visit,” she said. “And when they did, they decided maybe they’d want to live here.”

Beasley served on the commission until 2009 and held every lead-ership position within the group including president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and committee chair. In 2016, she was featured as one of Indiana’s Faces of Tourism with the Indiana Tourism Association. She also received the Distinguished Hoosier Award from then governor Mitch Daniels.

When Beasley’s son Calvin took over operating the orchard as the third generation manager, she took time to explore her love to travel and go to her cabin in southern Indiana, spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Beasley will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.“We are confident her legacy will live on through the many lives she

touched with her generosity, her humor and of course those apple dumplings and apple cider,” Smith said.


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Gail Tharp’s love for history is matched only by her aff ection for Hendricks County. A volunteer at the Hendricks County Historical Museum, she also has served on the museum’s board for the last 12 years.

“I’m also on the Danville Library board. I transcribe records for them,” Tharp said. “And I’m on the board of the Downtown Danville Partnership as a representative of the museum.”

Each partnership board member represents a diff erent organization.“I volunteer for whatever activities that the partnership has,” Tharp said. “I take

money for Summer Sounds, and I work with Mayberry Days and the parade.”Tharp’s interest in preserving county history and her research on a book led

her to begin volunteering at the museum. Tharp and Phyllis Parsons coauthored Hendricks County: Images of America.

“I’ve written some other local history,” she said. “One called Churches of the Past, and I’m currently working on one on early schools of Hendricks County.”

Tharp was asked to be on the Danville Library board because of her interest in the library’s Indiana Room, which off ers information on the history of Hendricks County.

“Right now, I’m transcribing old church records,” she said. “I’m enjoying it. The important thing is that the records that the library has are in a climate-controlled room. By transcribing them they’ll be on the shelf and people can fi nd out about local history and about families that may have attended the church. It’ll bring (the church records) out of the protected area.”

But Tharp says she spends most of her volunteer time with the museum.“I enjoy working at the museum and meeting all the diff erent people throughout the county,” she said. “I’ve

become friends with many of them.”

Tharp’s Sharp on Hendricks County History

Who is Gail Th arp

Family: husband, Donald (deceased); daughter, Maureen Elliot, and two grandchildren, Seth and Sarah

Occupation: Retired

What are you currently reading? Great Women of the Bible

What is your favorite TV show? Favorites include shows on the History Channel, Food Network and the news.

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Your Legacy Tells Your Story.Write a Good One.For almost 25 years, the Community Foundation has been serving Hendricks County by helping donors match their passions with community needs, awarding over $13 million in grants to nonprofits and scholarships to high school seniors, and partnering with other local nonprofits to impact our community for good.

A Family Legacy Fund is a special type of unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation that allows a family to permanently support their community while memorializing their family name. These funds are a powerful tool for good because they provide the funds for HCCF to make grants to current and emerging needs in our community-- needs that often would not be met otherwise. We are grateful to those families who started Family Legacy Funds and wanted a legacy for good to become part of their story.

Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240

Bradford & Ceciley Casselman Family Legacy FundTheir Story:

Bob and Beth Casselman both grew up in Hendricks County and love their home in Brownsburg. They enjoy being active outdoors and appreciate the great parks and green spaces in their community.

Their son Brad and and his wife Ceciley have deep roots in Hendricks County as well, and Ceciley grew up as a part of the multi-generational Starkey family, owner of Starkey Farms. They just bought their “forever” home in Danville for their family of three, soon to be four. Bob and Beth were seeking a gift for them, both for Christmas and for a house-warming gift. They knew their son and daughter-in-law love our community and are committed to making an impact here. .

Their Legacy:

Bob and Beth wanted to make a gift that would be a wise investment and also meaningful to their family, so they established a Family Legacy Fund in the name of their son and daughter-in-law at the Community Foundation. Their donation was matched 5 to 1 by the Clowes Fund, where Beth serves as Executive Director, and then tripled by the GIFT VII match. This was clearly the answer to their question of where they could maximize their money. Brad and Ceciley are very excited to have a fund in their name and are looking forward to adding to the fund to make a difference for good in their community.

Beth said, ‘There really was no question about it. HCCF has proven over and over, particularly through their needs assessment and community leadership work, that they know the pulse of the community and where best to use our money. We trust them not only to wisely invest and steward the money, but also to make the right choices about how to grant the funds where they are needed most.”

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Their Story:

Carolyn Johnson was born and raised in Hendricks County and enjoyed all of her 82 years raising her 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren in a community she loved. She married Wayne Johnson at age 15 and had 6 kids by age 23, so Carolyn was accustomed to hard work early in life. In addition to being a wife and mother, she drove a school bus for Plainfield Community Schools for 45 years. She was known for purchasing, out of her own pocket, hats and gloves for her “bus kids” so they wouldn’t be cold in the winter.

Their Legacy:

Carolyn’s door and kitchen table were always open to all her friends, family and neighbors. She organized and cooked meals for many of the elderly in her neighborhood for years; her table was worn from so many weary souls seeking the warmth of her care and compassion in her home. She passed away this past year, and her family wanted to honor her memory and leave a legacy in her name. They started the Carolyn Johnson Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation because they believed that was the best way to honor their mother and grandmother. Carolyn’s daughter, Heidi Irving, said, “My mother poured her whole life into the people of this county, and we want her devotion and legacy to continue through the impact her fund will make right here in the community she loved. “

Carolyn Johnson Legacy FundJOHNSON FAMILY

CAROLYN JOHNSON

Jenny Miller & Family Legacy FundTheir Story:

Jenny Miller was an educator at heart and taught at several different schools for 36 years as well as volunteering with many local nonprofit organizations in Hendricks County. Jenny loved children and had a tremendous passion to teach them and prepare them for success. She modeled love in action with all her students and even took Spanish classes so she could more effectively communicate with her Spanish-speaking students.

In 1992, Jenny was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought for her life for 16 years before passing away in April 2008. Her husband Howard and daughter Amy were approached by many people after her death who asked them to seek out a way to keep her memory alive.

JENNY MILLER

MILLER FAMILY

Their Legacy:

In the fall of 2008, Howard and Amy started the “Jenny Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund” at the Community Foundation. In 2019, Howard and Amy converted the fund into a Family Legacy Fund. Transferring the funds into a Family Legacy Fund allowed them to continue to support local education among other things as well as to take advantage of the HCCF Match for converted scholarship funds.

Amy said, “My mom was an amazing woman, and we want to honor her memory through the grants this fund will make to support the community she loved.”

Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240 Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240


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Their Story:

Carolyn Johnson was born and raised in Hendricks County and enjoyed all of her 82 years raising her 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren in a community she loved. She married Wayne Johnson at age 15 and had 6 kids by age 23, so Carolyn was accustomed to hard work early in life. In addition to being a wife and mother, she drove a school bus for Plainfield Community Schools for 45 years. She was known for purchasing, out of her own pocket, hats and gloves for her “bus kids” so they wouldn’t be cold in the winter.

Their Legacy:

Carolyn’s door and kitchen table were always open to all her friends, family and neighbors. She organized and cooked meals for many of the elderly in her neighborhood for years; her table was worn from so many weary souls seeking the warmth of her care and compassion in her home. She passed away this past year, and her family wanted to honor her memory and leave a legacy in her name. They started the Carolyn Johnson Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation because they believed that was the best way to honor their mother and grandmother. Carolyn’s daughter, Heidi Irving, said, “My mother poured her whole life into the people of this county, and we want her devotion and legacy to continue through the impact her fund will make right here in the community she loved. “

Carolyn Johnson Legacy FundJOHNSON FAMILY

CAROLYN JOHNSON

Jenny Miller & Family Legacy FundTheir Story:

Jenny Miller was an educator at heart and taught at several different schools for 36 years as well as volunteering with many local nonprofit organizations in Hendricks County. Jenny loved children and had a tremendous passion to teach them and prepare them for success. She modeled love in action with all her students and even took Spanish classes so she could more effectively communicate with her Spanish-speaking students.

In 1992, Jenny was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought for her life for 16 years before passing away in April 2008. Her husband Howard and daughter Amy were approached by many people after her death who asked them to seek out a way to keep her memory alive.

JENNY MILLER

MILLER FAMILY

Their Legacy:

In the fall of 2008, Howard and Amy started the “Jenny Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund” at the Community Foundation. In 2019, Howard and Amy converted the fund into a Family Legacy Fund. Transferring the funds into a Family Legacy Fund allowed them to continue to support local education among other things as well as to take advantage of the HCCF Match for converted scholarship funds.

Amy said, “My mom was an amazing woman, and we want to honor her memory through the grants this fund will make to support the community she loved.”

Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240 Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240


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FOR A LIMITED TIMEGifts to Family Legacy Funds will be matched $2 for $1!

Family Legacy FundsLloyd & Marsha Acton Family Legacy Fund

Bill Baker Family Legacy Fund

Bassett Family Legacy Fund

Al & Nancy Bennett Family Legacy Fund

C.M. & Jean Bottema Family Legacy Fund

Brock Family Legacy Fund

Steven S. Cagle Legacy Fund

Bradford & Ceciley Casselman Family Legacy Fund

Comer Family Legacy Fund

Mel & Deedee Daniel Family Legacy Fund

James & Suzanne Durell Legacy Fund

Eichenberger Family Legacy Fund

Richard & Nancy Fine Family Legacy Fund

Givan Family Legacy Fund

James & Roberta Graham Family Legacy Fund

Kevin & Susan Gregory Family Legacy Fund

Guenthner Family Legacy Fund

Hank & Cabrera Families Legacy Fund

Hanna Family Legacy Fund

Hanni Family Legacy Fund

Hardin Family Legacy Fund

Kim & Mark Harris Family Legacy Fund

Sally Dillon Haver & Harry Haver Legacy Fund

Hine Family Legacy Fund

Tom & Mary Hobbs Family Legacy Fund

Narcissa D. Hocker Legacy Fund

Jaworski Family Legacy Fund

Carolyn Johnson Legacy Fund

Leffler Family Legacy Fund

Bob & Alice McColgin Family Legacy Fund

McCoy Family Legacy Fund

Jenny Miller & Family Legacy Fund

Moore Family Legacy Fund

Pohl Family Legacy Fund

Max & Jill Poynter Family Legacy Fund

Rhodehamel Family Legacy Fund

Rozzi Family Legacy Fund

Wayne & Rosalie Rutledge Legacy Fund in Memory of the Schulmeister Family

Scamahorn Family Legacy Fund

Ron & Carol Shirrell Family Legacy Fund

Shelby Rae Smith Legacy Fund

Guy & Jennifer Swenson Legacy Fund

Tincher Family Legacy Fund

J. Eric Vaughn & Family Legacy Fund

Villanueva Family Legacy Fund

Eli Welch Legacy Fund

Whicker Family Legacy Fund

Whiles-Wiles Family Legacy Fund

Whitmore Memorial Legacy Fund

Jim Winings Memorial Legacy Fund

Wyeth Family Legacy Fund

Dan & Sandy Young Family Legacy Fund

Rev. Teal Younce Legacy Fund

Make a Family Legacy Fund Part of YOUR StoryThese families know the power for good in the HCCF Family Legacy Funds and made a Family Legacy Fund part of their story. You can too! You and your family have the opportunity to make a difference in Hendricks County just like these families through these permanent, flexible funds. With the $2 for $1 match through the Lilly Endowment Inc. GIFT VII initiative, your gift will be tripled! But don’t delay—this offer is only valid until December 2020 or until matching funds are exhausted.

Your gift to start a Family Legacy Fund will become grants to meet local needs in our community, just like these recent legacy fund grants:

Join us and all these families listed below in making a lasting difference in your community! Contact us at 317.268.6240 about starting your own Family Legacy Fund.

• A building for Family Promise• Men’s housing at Sheltering Wings• Sensory garden at Sycamore Services

• Strategic planning for Hendricks County Humane Society

• Marketing plan for Central Indiana K-9 Association• Hendricks County Resource Guide in Spanish

Learn more about HCCF at www.hendrickscountycf.org or call us at 317.268.6240


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ICONICartsBy Peg McRoy Glover

The Tie Dye Lab in Avon offers a fun, hands-on way to spend an hour or an afternoon. Guests can create the artistic takehomes alone or with a group.

Owners Terri and Bart Fisher were inspired by a tie dye shop Bart visited in Kansas City, Kan., several years ago.

“The original idea was not ours, but I spent a year and a half in my garage figuring out how to do it,” Terri Fisher said.

Flip charts with pictures and ex-amples provide immediate refer-ences to the easy process. Plus, the staff is always close by to answer questions.

When artists first step into the shop near U.S. 36 and Dan Jones Road in the Avon Station shopping center, they first pick out the item

to tie dye from the shop’s ample of-ferings that include T-shirts, scarves, beach towels, hats, headbands, socks, pillowcases, bandanas and they even offered Christmas stock-ings for the holiday season.

Then guests gaze at the rainbow of dye color choices and variety of designs to choose how to make their projects come to life.

To tie dye any article, a common process is placing the tongs of a metal fork lightly into the fabric and twisting until the item is fully spi-raled up and is ready to tie with rub-ber bands that are used to hold the twisted fabric together.

The rubber bands divide the proj-ect into sections and act as a visual aid for customers to apply dye to each section using squirt bottles. To avoid large white sections in the final product, creators are encour-aged to part the insides of the folds to ensure those sections are satu-rated with color, too.

When the coloring is complete, staff takes the items and prepares them for rinsing, which takes about 30 minutes. Meanwhile tie dyers can

play provided board games and or draw on the wall chalkboard in the front of the shop during the short wait.

Before taking the treasures home, customers rinse their projects and run them through a wringer to ex-pel as much water and excess dye. Before using them, the lab provides a small amount of detergent for washing.

The lab welcomes everyone from preschool kids to baby boomers to make items at the Tie Dye Lab.

Art with a twist: The Tie Dye Lab offers creative projects for all ages

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Walk-ins are welcome but reservations requested for groups of eight or more.

Terri Fisher shows off an example of a tie dye shirt with a spiral pattern at The Tie Dye Lab. Guests pick patterns and colors when they create items at the shop. (Photo by Peg McRoy Glover)

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successfully transition ownership from one generation to the next in a two-night workshop sponsored by the Purdue Extension Succes-sion Planning Team. The meetings are 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 12 at the Hendricks Co 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville.

Attorneys, estate planning ex-perts and Purdue Extension edu-cators will present the workshop, called Farming Together: Enhanc-ing Your Worth as a Farm Business Partner.

Topics include farm family tran-sitions, succession planning, hu-man resource management with job descriptions, key financial as-pects, legal issues associated with

different life stages and recent suc-cession planning success stories.

“Transferring the family farm business can be overwhelming and daunting,” said Amanda Dick-son, member of the Purdue Exten-sion planning team. “This work-shop takes an indepth look at very specific aspects of the transfer. We address issues for you as the owner, the next generation, and the business.”

Attendees should allow 2 1/2-3 hours per session. Cost is $50 for the first four family members and $10 for each additional member. Register online at cvent.com/d/ghqwjy. For more information, contact Jeff Pell at (317) 745-9260 or [email protected].

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FORtheRECORD - HC OBITUARIESAVON

Mary Ellen AllenMary Ellen Allen, 84, passed away Dec. 19, 2019. She was born Aug. 28, 1935. Services were held Dec. 23 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.

Wayne T. ReevesWayne T. Reeves, 75, passed away Dec. 21, 2019. He was born July 28, 1944. A celebra-tion of life will be held at a later date.

Martha A. NickolMartha A. Nickol, 88, passed away Dec. 24, 2019. She was born July 10, 1931. Services were held Dec. 30 at St. Christopher Catho-lic Church, Speedway.

Kimberly BeelerKimberly Beeler, 50, passed away Dec. 23, 2019. She was born Sept. 2, 1969. Services were held Dec. 30 at Harvest Bible Chapel, Avon.

Alex B. CoersAlex B. Coers, 33, passed away Dec. 25, 2019. He was both Feb. 18, 1986. Services were held Dec. 30 at Hampton-Gentry Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.

Rudolph J. Stimac

Rudolph J. Stimac passed away Dec. 18, 2019. Services were pending at press time.

PLAINFIELD

James BuscheJames Busche, 81, passed away Dec. 13, 2019. He was born Oct. 27, 1935. Services were held Dec. 20 at St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plainfield.

Josephine CoyJosephine Coy, 100, passed away Dec. 18, 2019. She was born Aug. 15, 1919. Services

were held Dec. 23 at Hampton-Gentry Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.

Scott G. RobinsonScott G. Robinson, 47, passed away Dec. 19, 2019. He was born March 22, 1972. Services were held Dec. 30 at Bethel AME Church, Plainfield.

Carolyn Lee BlantonCarolyn Lee Blanton, 79, passed away Dec. 24, 2019. She was born March 26, 1940. Services were held Jan. 4 at Hampton Gen-try Funeral Home, Plainfield.

Ronald PickettsRonald Picketts, 94, passed away Dec. 29, 2019. He was born Dec. 13, 1925. Ser-vices were held Jan. 3 at Lynhurst Baptist Church, Indianapolis.

BROWNSBURG

Janet KeimJanet Keim, 77, passed away Dec. 14, 2019. She was born March 15, 1942. Services were held Dec. 21 at Parkside Bible Church, Brownsburg.

Sandra Joan RobardsSandra Joan Robards, 77, passed away Dec. 14, 2019. She was born April 9, 1942. Services were held Dec. 20 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

William K. RobbinsWilliam K. Robbins, 86, passed away Dec. 20, 2019. He was born Aug. 4, 1933. View-ing will be 10 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by ser-vices at 12 p.m. Jan. 4 at Connection Pointe Christian Church, Brownsburg.

Jerry L. PattersonJerry L. Patterson, 78, passed away Dec. 24, 2019. He was born Aug. 31, 1941. Services were held Dec. 28 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

David E. ParentDavid E. Parent, 80, passed away Dec. 23, 2019. He was born Jan. 29, 1939. Services were held Jan. 4 at Calvary United Method-ist Church, Brownsburg.

Judith JacksonJudith Jackson, 80, passed away Dec. 26, 2019. She was born Dec. 12, 1939. Services were held Dec. 30 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

DANVILLE

William D. GabbardWilliam D. Gabbard, 71, passed away Dec. 22, 2019. He was born Dec. 15, 1948. Ser-vices were held Dec. 28 at Hall-Baker Fu-neral Home, Plainfield.

HAZELWOOD

Peggy Lou WaltonPeggy Lou Walton, 75, passed away Dec. 16, 2019. She was born April 15, 1944. Ser-vices were held Dec. 20 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville

BAINBRIDGE

Robert Delp Sr.Robert Delp Sr., 92, passed away Dec. 24, 2019. He was born Sept. 2, 1927. Services were held Dec. 30 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon.

PITTSBORO

Keith FifeKeith Fife ,50 of Pittsboro, passed away unexpectedly, Dec. 29, 2019. A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Satur-day, Jan. 4, 2019 at David A. Hall Mortuary,

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HISTORYfindsBy Deanna Hindsley, Hendricks County Museum board member

In the late 1800s it was common to have a calling card printed with just your name and possibly a greet-ing, such as these, saying “Happy New Year.” It was an indispensable accessory to the fashionable, up-per class life in the 1800s and early 1900s.

When visitors came for a social call, they might leave this card in a small dish by the front door as a way to express appreciation for a din-ner party, to offer condolences for an illness or to simply say, “Hello,” if

you called on a person who was not home at the time.

A tray full of calling cards was a sort of social media, a way to adver-tise who was in one’s social circle, sometimes by placing the card of a wealthy or influential person to im-press future visitors.

This display is seen at the Hen-dricks County Museum just inside the main entrance.

The museum’s website hendricks-countymuseum.org/collections/rooms lists a collection of cards from early 1900s Hendricks County resi-dent Virginia Keeney Coats.

Calling cardsThe Hendricks County Museum

collects, preserves and interprets items related to Hendricks County history. The Hendricks County ICON will feature these items to help educate 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.

Pittsboro, where friends and family will gather from 11 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life. The family has suggest-ed memorial gifts be made to the Civilian Crisis Response Team.

(Photo provided by Deanna Hindsley)


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ICONICbriefsMLK Day celebration features multicultural dessert pitchin

The Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity will host a multicul-tural dessert pitchin in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Pavilion Center at Washington Township Park, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon.

Derrin Slack, founder and CEO of Pro-Act Indy will speak. The In-diana nonprofit is designed to en-gage youth in public service.

Attendees are asked to bring a dessert representative of their culture or heritage. Free but space is limited. Registration is required: hcad-mlkday-2020.eventbrite.com. Contact Natalie Brake at [email protected] or (317) 850-0291.

The Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity is a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation.

Hendricks Power offers legislative breakfastsHendricks County representa-

tives Robert Behning, Greg Steuer-wald and Jeffrey Thompson and state senators John Crane and Michael Young will present at the 2020 legislative breakfasts.

The public is invited to attend,

and they will have time for a ques-tion and answer session.

Breakfasts will start at 7 a.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Plainfield.


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Plainfield’s Aidan Booher scored 21 points in 59-56 loss to McCutcheon Dec. 28. Booher also was high with 15 points, and Derrian Gardner added 14 in Plainfield’s 59-56 victory over visiting Perry Meridian Dec. 20. Cael Vanderbush scored 16 on 7-of-11 shooting as the host Quakers topped Danville 56-54 Dec. 21. Mason Naa-man added 15 points for Plainfield.

Indiah Kendrick scored 14 points and Haley Nichols added 11 in the Avon girls basketball team’s 59-45 loss to Center Grove Dec. 28.

Mason Tharp scored 26 points to help Cascade top Herron 48-40 Dec. 21.

Cascade’s Sydney Warren sank 3 of 4 3-pointers en route to 15 points in a 74-43 win Dec. 17. Juliana Schmitt added 14 and Halle Cansdale, 12.

Plainfield finished fourth of 24 wrestling teams at the Mooresville Invitational Dec. 28. Connor Holt won the 132-pound division. Cameron Allen placed second at 126 pounds. Landon Boe (138) and Sarren Wood-ford (152) both placed third.

Plainfield’s girls and boys swim-ming teams won Hendricks Coun-ty meet titles Dec. 21 at Avon. The Quakers’ Brock Kinnamon won three races, 50-yard, 100 and 200 freestyle. Jackson VanWanzee won the 100 butterfly. Plainfield girls winners in-cluded Sydney Srnka, 100 freestyle; Lucy Engle-Wilkerson, 500 freestyle; Samantha Meier, 100 butterfly; Kylie Knutson, 200 freestyle and Elle Gilk-erson, 200 individual medley.

Cascade’s Dane Market won the 100 breaststroke in the county meet.

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

ICONIC Athlete of the Week

T H I R S T F O R F I R S TAvon’s Ray Rioux striving for state wrestling title at 126 pounds

Avon senior Ray Rioux is seeking a state wrestling championship title this season at 126 pounds. (Photo by Rick Myers)

COMMUNITY

By Mike Beas

The gradual incline of an awards podium is an ideal visual aid to the high school wrestling career of Avon se-nior Ray Rioux.

In three seasons in an Orioles singlet, Rioux (pronounced Rio) has made it to Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, placing sixth (106 pounds) as a freshman, third (120) the following season and runner-up (126) last February.

Literally and figuratively, Rioux knows the next step to take.

“I’m taking this season as though I need to go win a state title,” said Rioux, the state’s top-ranked wrestler at 126 pounds this season. “I’ve worked so hard for so many years to get to this point. Winning a state championship would mean the world to me.”

Ray, the eldest of Matthew and Lauren Rioux’s five sons, started wrestling as a 5-year-old after fliers were handed out in an attempt to gauge the interest of his kindergarten class. Rioux found his niche athletically af-ter previously attempting other sports such as football, soccer and hockey.

He made a return to football in middle school, but by the start of high school Rioux chose to be solely devoted to wrestling.

As an Avon freshman, Rioux posted a 34-8 record at 106 for an Orioles squad that finished 11th in the team standings at state. The program improved to ninth the next winter as Rioux capped a 33-10 campaign with the third perch on the podium at 120.

Rioux moved up a weight class to 126 as a junior. He advanced to the championship match before dropping a 6-0 decision to Crown Point’s Jesse Mendez beneath the intense glare of the spotlight and collective gaze of thou-sands of patrons inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

As a team, Avon placed second, only six points behind titlist Cathedral. This tied the 2004-05 Orioles for the best state tournament showing in program history.

At 5-foot-9-inches, Rioux is considered tall for his weight class. He’s uses his leverage to succeed, though third-year Avon coach Zach Errett knows the senior’s suc-cess is due to a variety of other factors.

“First of all, he’s wrestled for a long time, and that’s one

of the reasons Ray is where he’s at. He has some of the best shot defense I’ve ever seen,” said Errett. “Ray adapted his style over the years in order to continue to be successful. I certainly think a state title is his plan this season, and so far he’s looked really good. I think he’s handling it very well.”

Rioux, who carries a 3.2 grade-point average at Avon, plans to attend the University of Indianapolis where he’ll major in elementary education and wrestle for the Grey-hounds.

In the meantime, he has unfinished business to con-centrate on.

“Our coaches put together plans that help us peak at the right time,” said Rioux. “We focus on the little things in order to improve.”


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How to avoid those Christmas gift return lines

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].

Rick Myers is founder and publisher of the Hendricks County ICON. He can be reached at: [email protected]

ICONtoon

VIEWS

ICON publishing schedule shifts to better serve

Hendricks CountySince June 25, the Hendricks Coun-

ty ICON has been publishing on a weekly cycle.

I was thrilled to offer readers in-creased frequency, which has allowed us to focus on additional local cov-erage, including local government meetings and sports features, among others.

It has been a labor of love and a de-cision I am happy we made.

After six months, beginning with this issue, we are changing the pairing of the two communities that come out weekly.

This week’s edition is Avon/Plain-field, which is mailed to 21,374 house-holds. Next week, a Brownsburg/Dan-ville edition will be mailed to 16,688 households.

The decision to switch our issues from Avon/Brownsburg and Danville/Plainfield to this format is primarily due to school districts. Some students have Plainfield addresses who attend Avon schools, and some Brownsburg students have rural Danville address-es. We look to increase our education coverage in 2020, which we began to a degree with, via a weekly high school sports feature.

As I stated in June, a newspaper mirrors the community it serves and is paramount to its identity. I under-stand the responsibility this entails. I can assure you the ICON team works hard to create the best read every week. Don’t forget to check out myhcicon.com and follow us on Face-book for Hendricks County news all week long.

If you have questions or comments, please, as always, email me at [email protected].

The best is yet to come.Thank you for your support of the

Hendricks County ICON. Happy New Year.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

By Dick Wolfsie

This week I’m sharing one of my favorite holiday columns that I wrote several years ago.

No one is better at returning pres-ents than my wife; some would say it’s a gift. The only year I rivaled her was 2009. Mary Ellen checked out two novels from the library that I wanted to read. She thought it was a waste of money to actually buy the books. She wrapped them and gave them to me for Christmas. I returned both of them.

I don’t have a gift-giving knack. I am not a very good listener, which explains why three years ago I got my wife an Irish Setter for Christ-mas when what she wanted was an Irish sweater. For a few months prior to our 25th anniversary, she began humming the tune “I Love Paris in the Springtime.” So I got her the sheet music. I thought she would get a kick out of knowing the words. She wasn’t pleased.

This year, my wife’s unhappiness with my gift selection takes the cake. Yes, she’ll take the cake and then re-turn it to the bakery the next morn-ing. For the first time in our marriage, Mary Ellen has chosen to return something before she’s even opened

it — a decision she made by simply observing the package under the tree. It was a Keurig Coffee Maker, the one with the compact individual containers that brew one cup at a time.

We have been using a standard Black & Decker coffee maker, but I don’t like to drink liquids from an appliance made by the same people who manufacture my weed whacker. That’s not the way I want to get my buzz in the morning.

I was quite proud of the time and effort I had put into the selection of this gift. The meticulous wrapping of it alone had taken almost an hour of my time, but that’s because the line for that service at the store was long. That package became the first of-ficial item placed under the tree, and it made a grand statement about the generous holiday spirit I was feeling.

Mary Ellen walked into the room and saw it. “What a beautiful box — so tastefully wrapped,” she said. “I just don’t want what’s inside. I know it’s the thought that counts, but un-fortunately I know what you were thinking. I’ll take it back today before those return lines get too long.”

“Huh? You don’t even know what it is, Mary Ellen!”

“Yes, I do.”“Okay, give me a hint.”“That’s not the way it works, Dick. I

don’t give you hints. You’re supposed to give me hints. The gift is for me, remember?”

“I think you are bluffing. You have no idea what’s inside.”

“Well let’s see. My guess is that I already have something similar, that it will take up more space on the counter than the current one, and that the little disposable containers it uses are bad for the environment. Oh, and a cup of coffee will taste ex-actly the same as it does now but for three times the cost.”

“Wow, you pretty much nailed it. But other than all that, why don’t you want it?”

Mary Ellen agreed to take back the Keurig after New Year’s, just so I can say she kept one gift for at least a week. Returning a coffee maker any sooner would be grounds for divorce.


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1 The new executive director of the Greater Danville

Chamber of Commerce is Kelly DiBenedetto. She’s the founder and president of what nonprofit organization?

❏ A. Katie’s Hear to Help Foundation❏ B. Kelly’s Seeing is Believing Fund❏ C. Karen’s Voice for the Homeless Society❏ D. Kayla’s Touch of Kindness Initiative

2 Old Bob’s, an Avon hometown garden and

home store since 1975, closed its doors for good on Christmas Eve. The business was named after what Bob?

❏ A. Bob Hope, the original owner’s favorite entertainer❏ B. Buffalo Bob from the 1950s kiddie show, “Howdy Doody”❏ C. The Northern Bobwhite bird❏ D. Robert Wilson, an early settler in Washington Township

3 Brian and Brittani Schmidt of Brownsburg have turned

a hobby into a small business, creating woodworking projects and donating part of the sales to charity. What project did they feature in the month of December this year?

❏ A. Rustic wooden Christmas trees❏ B. Wooden chalkboard signs❏ C. Hairpin coffee tables❏ D. Wooden cutting/charcuterie boards

4 The ICONIC Athlete of the Week in the Dec. 13

issue was Kaitlyn Sinclair, an Avon senior on the swim team. She carries a 4.66 grade point average. What subject is she considering for a college major?

❏ A. Information technology❏ B. Secondary education❏ C. English literature❏ D. Marine biology

ICONIC IQ

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

memory of news featured in the Dec. 13 issue of the Avon/Brownsburg ICON.

ANSWERS ON PAGE 31COMPILED BY CONNIE SIEFERMAN

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

Finger-licking after eating fried chicken is required Gainesville, Ga., after the city pulled a publicity stunt in 1961, adding a law that makes it illegal to eat fried chicken in the poultry capital of the world if you don’t use your fingers.

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STRANGE LAW

“We will open a book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words

on them ourselves. The book is called

‘Opportunity’ and its first chapter is New

Year’s Day.”– Edith Lovejoy Pierce

QUOTE

Avon High School Student Noah Sigler received the

Franklin College Scholars full tuition scholarship.

Four Avon High School students were named as

Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2021. Kevin Rostam, Jacob Mills, Alicja Stoppel and Jason Le were among 990 juniors from 251 schools chosen by the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is

offering several locations for Christ-mas tree recycling.

Black Swan Brewpub closed Dec. 31 after more than nine

years in Plainfield.

The Town of Plainfield is using its Facebook page to highlight

public servants for what they do in the field and in their free time.

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PUZZLES

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24. ___-pitch25. Hendricks Regional Health web address ending26. Make across-the-board cuts29. Ind., at times

33. Sunscreen inits.36. For all to see38. “r u kidding?!”39. Former IND carrier41. Hawaii ___42. Teacher’s grp.43. Two times44. Brownsburg map abbrs.45. Big Ten trophy winner47. Otherwise48. Ind., at times51. Antacid brand54. Openers58. Golden Arches pork sandwich59. Brickers or Alibi, e.g.62. Pacers’ sport, briefly63. Result of a big impact66. Ind., at times67. Fashion sense68. A Roosevelt

DOWN1. Davis Homes detail, briefly2. Angel topper3. Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer Henderson4. Plays a round at Deer Creek5. Hendricks County Fair prize6. Genesis name7. Wedding words8. Main point

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40. Bit of workout gear45. One-fifth of MML46. IU frat letter49. Nary a soul50. Existing at birth51. “Delish!”52. Local hardware chain53. Ex-ABA star Gilmore55. Shabby56. Bullring cheer57. Camera type59. Plumber’s piece60. Eiteljorg Museum tribe61. Crooked64. Bro or sis65. Alphabet run

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I began my interview with Saowalux Fary and June Fiedeldey, co-owners of Thai District Restaurant with an impromptu tea party. This is the fifth restaurant for Saowalux and first for June, a Brownsburg resident.

The Thai District platter is a two-tiered dish loaded with 10 delectable items plus two house made sauces and cucumber relish. It’s perfect to share with a glass of wine. The Som Tum, papaya salad was almost too beautiful to eat.

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WHERE I DINEErica Talarico, Brownsburg

Where do you like to dine? I love all kinds of food and enjoy trying new restaurants, but you can’t go wrong at Cooper’s Hawk.

What do you like there? I enjoy several of their wines. For the spirit of the season, they do a really yummy mulled wine. The wedge salad is hard to pass up. Main course table pleasers include the Medallion Trio, Braised Short Ribs, Soy Ginger

Salmon and Chicken Giardiniera.

What do you like about this place? Cooper’s Hawk is reliably excellent from start to finish. You’ll think you’re a wine lover after a tasting. The atmosphere offers a great place to go for a casual lunch, but it’s also perfect for celebrating with girlfriends or a cozy date night. My neighbors and I are especially thrilled for the new location to open in Avon.

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by Faith Toole

EVENTScalendar

January3 Friday (through Feb. 14)Penguin Park6-8 p.m. Fridays, 8-10 p.m. special programs, 12-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Washington Township Park, 425 Whipple Lane, Avon. Skating rink, igloo rentals, family programs, mar-ket Saturdays and Santa’s Village in December with holiday music, festive food and drink, craft vendors. Special programs and events on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as weekends. Admission wristbands: $8 per person and includes skates. 5-punch passes for $32. Spectators and kids under 3, free. Snacks and beverages available. Call (317) 745-0785 for specific event details.

4 Saturday4v4 Dodgeball Tournament1-5 p.m. Danville Parks and Recre-ation, 49 N. Wayne St., Danville. Find three friends and show up to Har-grave Gym on the first Saturday of the new year. Lose holiday weight and have fun during winter break. Each team is four to six players. Cost: $25/team. 12 and older. Register: danvil-leparks.recdesk.com.

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4 SaturdayResolution XC Run10 a.m.-1 p.m. Avon Washington Township Park, 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Adult 5K run $39. Kids 1K run $22. Two-race series includes fam-ily discount. More information and registration at runsignup.com/Race/Register.

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By Curtis Honeycutt

What’s a phrasal verb, and how can it make my life bet-ter? Those are fair questions, especial-ly because it’s possible you’ve never heard of a phrasal verb.

I have a hunch you can figure out what it is. Think about “phrasal.” This will probably have something to do with a saying that involves multiple words. Phrases are frequently used in colloquial or casual language and conversation. How about “verb?” This probably means a phrasal verb will contain – you guessed it – a verb. To quote Karen from “Mean Girls,” “I’m a mouse, duh!”

As you just deduced (quite studi-ously, I may add), a phrasal verb is a phrase that uses two or three words consisting of a verb and a particle and/or a preposition to form one semantic unit. Phrasal verbs are also known as “verbal idioms,” if that helps you understand the term better.

The easiest way to understand phrasal verbs is to share some exam-ples: turn up, back off, tune out, hook up, play along and lean in. Now that you see this list, you probably realize we use phrasal verbs all the time.

What I find fascinating about phrasal verbs is that you can start with one base verb (let’s use “blow”) and, by adding different prepositions, you end up with completely differ-ent meanings: blow up, blow in, blow off, blow out. All those phrases have

GRAMMAR

Lighten up with a healthy dose of verbal phrases

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unique meanings. You take one basic verb and “jazz it up” with a punchy preposition. Verbs on their own are so basic.

On the other hand, some phrasal verbs with the same base verbs mean almost the same thing: back off, back away, back down. Those phrasal verbs all have something to do with retreat-ing.

As we’ve already established, phras-al verbs are informal, which means you have to memorize what they mean. Non-native English speakers may have a hard time with these, as they are a form of idiom. Recognizing and understanding idioms necessi-tates a contextual knowledge of cul-ture and surroundings. All that to say, you have to “bone up on” your phrasal verbs.

My favorite thing about phrasal verbs? You can end a sentence with one, which means – at least in this case – it’s kosher to end a sentence with a preposition. So, lighten up. Calm down. Chill out. Phrasal verbs are part of our everyday language, and they’re not falling out of fashion anytime soon. Thanks for letting me geek out.

The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is seeking a dependable, professional, detail-oriented individual to serve as the District’s Office and Education Coordinator. The full-time position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a desire and ability to educate members of the public on a range of topics related to waste reduction, recycling and proper waste management.

Responsibilities of the position include facilitating the District’s participation in public outreach events and activities, presenting environmental programs to groups (including elementary and middle school students), assisting the District’s Executive Director with certain bookkeeping, office and operational duties, and more.

The successful applicant will have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in environmental education, natural resources, communication, education or related field and will have past, consistent work experience that will showcase his or her reliability, customer service mentality and ability to learn new information and tasks.

The full job description for the position is available to view here: https://cutt.ly/TrqN4ctInterested individuals are encouraged to forward a resume with cover letter to:

Hendricks County Solid Waste Management DistrictAttention: Lenn Detwiler104 East Main StreetBrownsburg, IN 46112

Resumes and cover letters may also be submitted electronically by sending them to: [email protected].

Resumes must be received by January 31, 2020, to be considered.


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Use shrubs with colorful twigs for winter interest

John Chapin is a retired school teacher and sole proprietor of Chapin Landscaping in Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience in the landscaping business. Contact him at [email protected]

By John Chapin

Shrub varieties that have plain green twigs that morph every winter into vibrant colors of scarlet, purple, coral, orange or yellow can add real pop to gardens and are related to flowering dogwood trees.

These shrubs form graceful rounded clumps of slender, mostly branchless whips. All have small cream-colored flowers, followed by ber-ries beloved by birds and have attractive fall foliage. Three species have commonly avail-able varieties.

The native Cornus sericea (aka C. stolonifera) or redosier dogwood, grows throughout much of the northern United States into Canada. It is extremely adaptable to a wide range of soils and does best in moist soil, even wet, swampy situations.

Two beautiful cultivars are Arctic Fire that grows 3-feet-5-inches and Cardinal that grows to 6-feet-9-inches. Don’t let the mature sizes deter you from planting them because the best red color appears on one and two year old stems. Older stems turn corky and brown.

I find that the easiest way to assure a bril-liant winter display is to cut all the stems back to short stubs early every spring. The new growth will quickly get to 4-feet-5-inches tall by late summer.

Cornus alba or Tatarian Dogwood, is native to Siberia, Manchuria, and North Korea and of-fers two noteworthy varieties.

Bud’s Yellow is a bright yellow-twigged cul-tivar that grows to 6 feet, but again, should be pruned to stubs every spring for the best show. Ivory Halo is an improved variety of variegated shrub dogwood, compact and finely textured, with attractive white-margined green leaves that are resistant to leaf spot and has nice red stems in winter. It looks great without pruning for 3 to 5 years.

An unusual variety of European Cornus san-guinea or Bood Twig Dogwood is called Mid-winter Fire. It’s winter stems are rich golden yellow at the base, grading to orange and finally red toward the tips. It definitely needs to be cut back to the ground yearly to encourage vigorous shoot growth for best winter color.

Every garden or landscape should have one of these shrubs for winter interest.

Happy Gardening!

GARDENING

Plant a shrub dogwood in landscapes and use the colorful winter stems in arrangements. These vivid red stems give winter color to landscaping. (Photos by John Chapin)

TRAVEL

Visit these top 5 tropical destinations for a winter warmup

Will and Nikki Gott are owners of Magnified Vacations CruiseOne, a locally owned and operated Travel Agency, located in Avon.

By William Gott

With the tempera-tures dropping, it’s time to “tropic” like it’s hot and head some place with sand, sun and fun. With so many warm destinations to pick from year-round, you may not be sure that ones are best when all you want to do is leave winter behind. Here are some of our favorite warm weather destina-tions.

MEXICO A classic, warm getaway is Can-

cun. It’s the perfect place to embrace warm weather by relaxing and drink-ing at a resort or the various beaches. Cancun is also known for snorkeling. One of the most famous spots is the underwater museum, which features 470 underwater statues.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC If you’re longing to escape the

cold and bask in the sun, head to the Dominican Republic. The weather is perfect all year and there are numer-ous all-inclusive hotels you can stay in that have luxurious pools and tropi-cal drinks. If you wish to stay in Punta

Cana, you can enjoy amazing beach-es, ride dune buggies or even swim in the beautiful, natural pool called Hoyo Azul. There is so much to do in the warm Dominican Republic.

ARUBA Aruba truly has something for ev-

eryone. If you are looking to relax on a beautiful white sand beach, look no further than Aruba’s Eagle Beach

or head out and explore the color-ful city of Oranjestad with its Dutch architectural influence. If you love wa-ter adventures, Aruba is well known for its constant trade winds that are perfect for kitesurfing or windsurfing. No matter what you are looking for, Aruba awaits.

JAMAICA Full of culture, music and natural

beauty, Jamaica will capture your heart. Like every island in the Carib-bean, there are amazing beaches, but Jamaica also has unique falls and swimming holes. From the famous geological phenomenon, Dunn’s River Falls to Blue Mountain and the hidden gem Blue Hole, you can witness the country’s natural beauty in multiple places. With plenty to do, you will never be bored in Jamaica.

ANTIGUAKnown as having a beach for every

day of the year, Antigua is a must-visit Caribbean island. You can relax on beaches like Half Moon Bay or snorkel in the crystal blue waters at Cades Reef. The island with a circumference of 86 km, is small enough that you can actu-ally sail around the entire island in half a day. Antigua is the idyllic paradise for all.


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Turn your eyes upon Jesus to eliminate blindness

DEVOTIONAL

Rashad Cunningham is the lead pastor at Church on the Rock Baptist of Brownsburg. 6987 Donnelly Drive, Brownsburg(317) 800-2911 Churchontherockbb.com

By Rashad Cunningham

Imagine being known by the com-munity you have grown up in for all the wrong things you have done.

You brought pain to countless families because of your manipula-tion of their teen-age daughters. You manifested negative stereotypes in your day to day life caus-ing others to not only dislike you but to dislike your race for being a poor ex-ample and represen-tative of an African American in a pre-dominantly white community.

It’s not just the community who knows you this way.

Your wife and daughter see you as a deadbeat husband and father who is stuck in a con-tinuous pattern of cheating and walking out on his fam-ily. Your parents and siblings see the person who is going to “get right” if he can just come back home for a few weeks to “get on his feet.”

Imagine being known by everyone who encountered you as a blind man.

In a beautiful story told in John 9:1-34, we see Jesus minister to a man who was “blind from birth.” In verse 8 the Bible said there were “neigh-bors and who previously saw him as

a beggar” who witnessed the work of Jesus Christ in this man’s life.

The shock, awe and disbelief was so great that they reached out to the blind man’s parents to ensure that this was the same person as before. There was no explanation for the transfor-

mation that had taken place except that Jesus is exactly who He said He is: the Son of God.

Jesus can use our past to display his power.

Perhaps this is your story. Perhaps everyone has given up on you. They see you as someone “blind from birth” with no hope. Well, Jesus sees you and wants to transform you today. Simply al-low Him to have His way with your “eyes” (life) and surrender to Him as Lord and Savior.

I was the blind man rejected.I am the healed man redeemed.I don’t know many things…One thing I do know, that though I

was blind, now I see. John 9:25

In a beautiful story told in John 9:1-34, we see

Jesus minister to a man who was “blind from birth.” In verse 8 the

Bible said there were “neighbors and who

previously saw him as a beggar” who witnessed the work of Jesus Christ

in this man’s life.

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Moving forward after miscarriagePREGNANCY

Amanda Hutcheson is a registered nurse and bereavement coordinator in the maternity center at IU Health West Hospital in Avon.

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It’s also good to know that most women who have had one or even repeat (two

or more in a row) miscarriages can go on to have a

successful pregnancy in the future.

The Hendricks County Community Needs Assessment identified the top 5 issues of concern to our community:

• Inadequate public transportation & traffic congestion• Unhealthy addictions (e.g. alcohol, drugs, etc.)• County and towns don’t coordinate planning efforts or work together• Community leaders have self-interest rather than social responsibility

and lack overall community knowledge• Negative and false social media influencing issues

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

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By Amanda Hutcheson

Most miscarriages — the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week — happen so early that the woman may not know she was expecting. Miscarriage occurs more often than you may think. As many as 10 to 15 percent of confirmed pregnancies end this way. Often, the cause re-mains unknown.

Many things can trig-ger a miscarriage. The most common cause during the first 12 weeks, or first trimester, is that the baby wasn’t developing normally. Later miscarriages may reflect a problem with the uterus or its open-ing called the cervix.

It’s also good to know that most women who have had one or even repeat (two or more in a row) miscarriages can go on to have a success-ful pregnancy in the future.

When your pregnancy ends, no matter how soon, it means the loss of your baby. It can hurt a lot, and it can take a long time for the pain to begin to lessen. There is no right or wrong

amount of time or way to grieve. For example, a woman and her partner may

grieve differently. To support each other, as well as yourself:

• Share your thoughts and feelings.• Find ways to remember your baby. For ex-

ample, you might grow a special plant as a living memorial.

• Consider working with a grief counselor or joining a support group for parents who have lost a baby.

• If someone you know has a miscarriage, try these kinds of responses:

• Say, “I’m sorry for your loss,” or admit, “I don’t know what to say.”

IU Health West Hospital has a free bereave-ment support group that meets 6-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the IU Health West physician dining room, 1111 N. Ronald Rea-gan Parkway, Avon. For more information, call (317) 217-3150 or email [email protected].


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