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Now that Mother Nature has determined there will be more warm days than cold here in Indiana, it is time to consider bringing your home’s interior charm to the exterior. Let’s go beyond normal exterior maintenance like tidying up your landscaping and power washing your home, patio or driveway (basically anything that does not move, unless your teenager has not showered in a month, then go ahead and spritz them too). There are fun, charming trends that can allow you to showcase your home’s charm while also being inexpensive. Below are the best trends I have been spotting in the area, and I promise you they will not break the bank. If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, you may need to secure approval for some of these - it’s always better to ask first than regret it later. Paint your front door a cheery color. Years ago red doors were all the rage - now, sunny yellows, happy oranges or dazzling greens can create complementary pops to the front of homes. Choose wisely the best choices make visitors smile rather than gasp. Change your front door handle. You can go keyless and tap into the latest technology, or make a bold statement with an older, more traditional handle. Bonus points if you add a whimsical door knocker - there are many fun options like bees, golf clubs, dogs, pineapples and everything in between. If you have a passion for something, chances are strong that someone has incorporated it into a door knocker. Go bold with a colorful planter. You can pick up great planters online or at a home improvement store, and you can also make personalized planters by painting terra cotta pots with colors that complement your home. Give these to friends and family as gifts to spruce up their porches too.
seasonal banners, kid art and pallet flags all come to mind. My favorite outdoor art is what I call painted rocks with a purpose. If you recently mulched your flower beds, paint some rocks and form a smiley face, flower, snake or turtle - the Pinterest possibilities are endless, and the results are bound to make you and your neighbors smile. Finally, doormats have become super fun, and are an easy way to reflect your personality. Some of the most festive mats I have seen lately say things like: “Knock slowly so we have time to clean up”, “Yell ding-dong loudly, the doorbell is broken”, and, “Hope you like dog hair”. Have some fun with this - the possibilities really are endless. Cheers to your charming home!
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Congratulations Class of 2020 Tiara EdwardsCONGRATULATIONS, you made it! We are so proud of you and your many accomplishments. You are so amazing, beautiful, talented, and smart. Your future is BRIGHT! Love mom and sissy Philippians 4:13
CJ Gannaway- We love you! We are very proud of you! We are excited for your college journey & we’ll miss you! Continued prayers as God leads & guides you. Love, Mom, Dad & Jenna (Joshua 1:9) Tyler HuddlestonCongratulations Tyler! As the years have flown by from your first word to graduation, I have watched you grow and accomplish so much. I am so very proud of you and I can’t wait to see what your future endeavors will bring. Love, Mom
Liam Donahue- Congratulations, Liam. We’re very proud of you and wish you continued success as you start your college career at Butler. Love Mamaw and Papaw
Kristy Gilmore- We are so very proud of the extraordinary young woman you have become. You are brilliant, companionate, tenacious and you will do amazing things at Purdue and beyond. Always set your sights high and you will obtain all you want in life. Love Mom and Dad Amanda VanBuskirkCongratulations Amanda, we love you and are very proud of you! Good luck at IU, we know you’ll do amazing! Love Mom, Dad & Allyssa
Emily Dalton-We are extremely proud of all you have already accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds. We wish you the best of luck at Purdue.
Mike Dunn-Your faith & dedication have made you an amazing adult! Avon grad to US Marine! We’re so proud of you! Love, Ma, Dad, Max, Mae, Nana, & MumMum Zach Worley- Even though the end of your Senior year did not end as you planned you accomplished so much and have so much to look forward to. We are so proud of you and know you will do great things! Onward and stay strong!
Lauren CampbellProud of you Lauren. You have become a beautiful; young lady. Looking forward to your next adventure. Love, Grandma and Grandpa Koebel
Rachel Petersson- You have so much to be proud of as you finish high school and head off to IU! God has amazing plans for you! Oh the places you’ll go! Jack KoesterCongratulations 2020 Grad! Moto to live by, “It’s nice to be great but far greater to be nice”, Joe Newton. The next chapter is yours to write! Love, Mom & Tom
Mikayla Elkins- We are so proud of your accomplishments! It’s time for a new chapter! Clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose. Proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Jada and Cade
Jacklynn Hopper- There are no words to describe how proud we are of you in all that you have accomplished. Your graduation is just one of many stepping stones through life and we can’t wait to share this journey as you spread your wings and move onto Purdue! The world is yours don’t let anything or anyone ever stand in the way of your dreams! Love you to the Moon and Back my little Jack!
Lucy Miller- You have made us proud with your many achievements. Continue to work hard & opportunities will come your way at IU. We love you! Daddy, Jamie & Zachary
Mackenzie Crum-Working hard has paid off! You have not let the circumstances of your senior year get in the way. Congratulations blue eyes, we are extremely proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad
Bailey MillsCongratulations on your graduation, and best wishes for your next adventure. We are very proud of you! Love - Uncle Jason, Aunt Tiffany, Emma, Avery & Davis
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Nate Dalton- We are so proud of you.You have worked so hard and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish at Rose-Hulman!
Mackenzie Dalton- We couldn’t be more proud of you. Keep being you! Can’t wait to see what the future holds at Marian.
Hunter Dalton- We are very proud of you and the person that you have become. You will do great things at Marian.
Ashlyn Mirise- We are so proud of you! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments so far. We know you will go on to do great things. Love, Dad, Mom, & Gabby
Breanna Fenrick- You constantly surprise us with your talents and abilities. We are proud of all of your hard work. Hope all your dreams come true. Love, Mom and Dad
Lyndsi Fenrick- You have excelled at everything you put your mind to. We are proud of you and hope you reach all your goals and dreams. Love, Mom and Dad
Lanie Cowper- We are so proud of all that you have accomplished. We are sorry your Senior year ended with no warning! We know you will do great things in life!!! We Love You! Mom, Dad, Jordan & Hannah Dalton KaneCongrats Dalton. We are so extremely proud of you and all of your achievements. We are excited to watch your future grow. Love, Dad, Mom, and Garrett
Aubrey Hadley- Congratulations Aubrey! IUPUI’s Class of 2020 Bachelors in Biology! May you have continued success at IU’s Master PA Studies. We are so proud of you & all your accomplishments. Well deserved! Love, Dad, Mom, and Jared Natalie SheetsCongratulations Natalie, we are so proud of all your many accomplishments during your time at PHS. You had a stellar senior year and can’t wait to see what life has in store for you. Love you Mom, Dad and Mason
Shelby Gordy- Sassy girl, we are so very proud of you - from the little girl you were to the beautiful woman you’ve become. Congratulations, little one! Love, Mom and Dad
Daniel Ayers- Proud of our son, Daniel, graduating with honors from BHS and everything you’ve achieved. We’re excited for your future at the University of Cincinnati & beyond. You’re going to do great!
Zachary Thompson- We are so proud of you & all that you have done! Don’t ever stop dreaming son! Excited to see what God has in store for you. Love, Mom & Dad Julia SheringerCongratulations Julia! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish in swimming and at Baldwin Wallace University. Love Mom and Dad
Noah Blacha-Congratulations D! I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Good luck at Butler! Keep being you and you’ll be amazing! I love you! Mom
Sarah Scharlau- We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments over the past twelve years. You have a big heart and you can achieve anything you set your mind to. The future is all yours, we are always here for you! Love mom, dad, James, Em, grandma and grandpa! Grace CollinsYour journey to this day has been long and sometimes difficult. We are super proud of you! Congratulations!! Life awaits! Love Mom, Dad, Jonathan & Jackson
Paige & Presley Hess- Words do not express how proud we are of both you! You are smart, strong, and independent and we cannot wait to see what amazing things you will do in the future! Love Mom, Dad, & Family
Ashley SmithWe are so proud of you. You have come so far and haven’t let the past hold you back from achieving greatness! You can do anything you set your mind too.
Macey Emberson- Congratulations Macey!! We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We love you, pumpkin! Love, Mom and Dad
TJ Dulaney- Congratulations to our youngest child. Your dedication and hard work has paid off, and we could not be more proud of you. Love mom, dad, Nate, and Sarah Ali ManwaringTo Our Alibug!, I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. We are so proud of you! We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you! Congratulations Bug! We love you so much!
Isabella Street- Congratulations on your High School Graduation! We are so very proud of you and all your hard work! Best wishes on your next adventure! With love and pride today and always, Dad and Mom
Leister Perrin- Congratulations, we are proud of your accomplishments and the man you have become! Your future at IU Kelley School of Business will be bright. We love you! Dad, Mom, Ava & Reagan
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Grant Landes- It has been a joy watching you grow into the young man you are today. We cannot wait to see what wonderful things the future holds for you. We love you so much!! Dad, Mom, Jake, and Ella
Bethany Dance-Congratulations! We are SO proud of all you’ve accomplished over the past four years, and can’t wait to watch you start your next chapter at IU. Love - Mom, Dad & Ben Lucy BlakeCongratulations to our favorite senior!! We are so proud of you, Lucy! Go out there and conquer the world sweet girl! Love, Mom and Dad
Mark Mestre, II-We believe in you and know that a brilliant path is in your future. May your adventures be enlightening, and your spirit grow in knowledge and strength. Love Mom & Dad. Tyler NickolCongratulations Tyler! We are proud of you for all you have accomplished. You set a goal to play college golf and you are achieving that at Kentucky Wesleyan College.We love you and look forward to being along on your journey.
Madison Dossey-We are so proud of you Madison! You’ve overcome a lot this year & you continue to push thru with a smile. The future is yours sweetheart, shine your light bright! Love, Mom, Jon, Taylor, Kelsey, Carson and Dad from above!
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and, in 2002, Sheltering Wings opened its doors.
The groundwork for the nonprofit Sheltering Wings started with dedicated volunteers who operated the food pantry at Cornerstone Christian Church in Brownsburg. During their interactions, volunteers found that several of their clients were dealing with abusive situations in their homes. Compelled to do something about it, in 1999 they gathered up a guiding coalition, raised funds,
“That was our real genesis — Cornerstone Christian Church,” says Kevin Carr, Development and Communications Officer for Sheltering Wings. The organization started as an extension of the church as an independent nonprofit and has garnered a huge amount of support from the entire community, including various agencies, JUNE 2020
individuals and other churches. Though they have stayed true to their core principles and guiding values, over time, the organization and its mission has continued to expand and grow. For instance, in February, Sheltering Wings opened a 12-person unit for men who are victims of domestic abuse. “Early on, we were only aware that it was a problem that affected women, but as we have
served more men, we recognized that we need to have on-site housing for men in emergency situations as well,” Carr says.
we work with them to develop all of the economic and emotional resources they need to do that.”
According to Cassie Mecklenburg, Executive Director of Sheltering Wings, the nonprofit helps roughly 250 women, men and children annually in its residential services. In addition, they provide prevention and education all across the county in churches, schools and workplaces so they touch a lot of people in various ways.
This includes things such as offering budgeting, parenting and computer classes as well as support groups. All of these things contribute to assisting survivors in completing their education and finding jobs. “Our case managers and advocates work with each individual to assess both the practical and emotional resources they need,” Mecklenburg adds. “We want to help them overcome the hurt and betrayal they have experienced.”
Plus, they have a helpline that operates 24/7, fielding thousands of calls each year that serve a whole spectrum of needs. Sheltering Wings aids, in numerous ways, those who suffer domestic abuse to get back on their feet. “We know it’s not enough to just help a person get out of an abusive relationship,” Mecklenburg says. “We want to help them build safety, stability and independence so that they can move forward. Therefore,
The assessment looks at 16 life domains— things like income, jobs, education, health and nutrition, and family support systems. The score helps pinpoint the areas where additional resources are needed. “Research shows as they essentially fill their tool belts with knowledge, understanding and resources, they have a greater likelihood
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of living successfully and self-sufficiently,” says Mecklenburg, who maintains that a person has a tendency to go back into an abusive relationship seven times before they finally leave. “When you think about that statistic, it makes our support services and safe housing all the more important.” Carr points out that oftentimes when those who are abused chose to return to these unhealthy relationships, their reasoning appears sound in their minds. For instance, they may genuinely love the person. Or they may be financially dependent on them or may have children with them and long to keep the family unit together. “That’s a normal train of thought, but it’s not a healthy train of thought,” Carr says. The bottom line is that a person can only choose to change for themselves. “We do everything we can to help them understand their value, purpose and worth,” Mecklenburg says. “They are worthy of
trust, honor and respect. These are all characteristics and attributes they should get in a relationship.” Carr points out that if domestic abuse was only physical, rules might be more cut and dried, but there is also emotional, verbal, financial, sexual, spiritual and digital [electronic] abuse.
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“You can begin to see how a survivor who finally seeks help and has the courage to break out of that cycle comes with a hugely damaged sense of self and a warped sense of what love is,” says Carr, noting that the person likely has some legitimate fears about what will happen to their kids, their reputation or themselves if their abuser tracks them down. “There are so many things survivors deal with which, if you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, it’s hard to understand,” Carr says. “It’s all about the abuser maintaining power and control, and they do that largely by tearing down their victim.” This is precisely why learning life skills is so critical as that’s what will keep them independent and avoid entering into unsafe relationships. Back in 2017, Sheltering Wings knew they wanted to address issues in affordable housing and build a community resource center. Though it was a wish on the horizon, they had no clue how it was going to transpire. In June 2020, in partnership with RealAmerica [the developer] and Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Sheltering Wings will break ground on an affordable supportive housing apartment complex located across the street from Perry Crossing Mall. Sheltering Wings will have access to 13 of the 52 units for residents who move out of the shelter but who cannot yet afford rent.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP Sheltering Wings keeps an online list of items they need, which often include things like toilet paper, paper towels, over-the-counter medications and copy paper. In addition, since they recently began housing men, they need things such as shaving supplies, cologne, socks and underwear. To check out the organization’s immediate needs, visit shelteringwings.org/wish-list.
that people desperately need at the time, but living in a shelter develops a sense of transiency because residents know it’s not their final destination. When they transition into permanent housing, however, they feel a sense of pride, relief and success. “There’s a freedom and tremendous sense of accomplishment when someone has a home they can call their own,” says Mecklenburg, who shares the story of a former resident, a single mother who was at Sheltering Wings for nearly two years as she completed her education and was working to save up a nest egg in order to move out. “She was chomping at the bit to be independent and get out on her own and when she finally did, she thrived,” Mecklenburg says. “She’s doing fantastic and is finishing up school.” “It has been exciting to partner with RealAmerica and Cummins Behavioral Health in planning this community, and, it’s humbling to have the support of the Town of Plainfield,” adds Carr, noting that the Town Council voted to approve plans for the community late last year.
all the normal amenities, Sheltering Wings will staff the clubhouse and the building is designed with the ability to host life skills classes and programs onsite. It will be a vital extension to all that happens at the facility in Danville. Families face four primary needs when exiting the shelter: affordable housing, reliable transportation, affordable childcare and access to mental health services. This apartment community helps address affordable housing and access to mental health services. “When we can provide those two components, that’s a game-changer for them,” Carr says. “They are able to leave our shelter more self-sufficiently and yet they don’t feel like the safety net of support is fully stripped away as they still have access to support services.”
“We help people get out into the community and on their feet independently, yet still have the support of case managers and supportive programs when they need them,” Mecklenburg adds.
In 2020, planning has progressed fullspeed. After a tentative late-Spring groundbreaking, construction is scheduled to be complete and leasing to begin in November 2021.
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BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL TEAMING SYSTEM HELPS CONNECT STAFF TO STUDENTS Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Amy Payne
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hen Dr. Jim Snapp first took over as superintendent of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation (BCSC) in 2010, he noticed the Brownsburg High School (BHS) student numbers were getting rather large. As a BHS alum himself, he wanted to find a way to make the high school feel like the same small school he had grown up in. “When I graduated from here in 1980, there were 1,200 students,” Snapp says. “Now there are 2,800.” Snapp wanted to not only find a way to bring back a small-town feel, but also make sure no student got lost in the shuffle. In 2011 he collaborated with Principal Bret Daghe, and a team concept was implemented. The teaming approach involves four groups - one for each grade level consisting of an assistant principal, two guidance counselors, an academic coach and an administrative assistant. The teams make sure their students stay on track for graduation, and also help to place students in college, vocational work or the military. Most importantly, the members of these teams act as the students’ biggest cheerleaders. During the 2019-2020 school year, the four assistant principals were Dale Sharpe, who headed up Team 2023 (freshmen), Demetrius Dowler for Team 2022 (sophomores), Corey Ebert for Team 2021 (juniors), and Stacey Lingelbaugh for Team 2020 (seniors). Prior to creating these teams, BHS employed three assistant principals, two deans and six counselors assigned to manage students alphabetically. Daghe recalls that almost every week he got a call from a parent requesting that their child be switched to a different counselor. Since implementing the team system, however, only one parent has made such a request. “I asked that they trust me to keep their daughter on the team where she was, 18 / BROWNSBURG MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 / BrownsburgMagazine.com
and a few years later the parent sought me out at her graduation to thank me for that decision,” says Daghe, noting that when it comes to the success of the school, he knows just where to point. “The teams really are the secret sauce,” he says. It was the team concept that initially drew Sharpe to the job, as he loved the idea of having the opportunity to build lasting relationships with his 700 students and their families throughout a four-year period. Though 700 may sound like a daunting number, the staff considers getting to know each of their students an honor and a privilege. Each student in the building wears a lanyard with a color representing his or her team. Assistant principals often stop their students in the halls or mingle with them in the cafeteria to ask their names and strike up a conversation.
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BHS TEAMWORK MAKES TEAM 2020 (l to r) Katherine Murray Stacey Lingelbaugh Administrative Assistant Assistant Principal Joni Martin Megan Mayo College and Career Advisor Counselor (L-Z) Leslie Ayers Marcus Evans Counselor (A-K) Academic Coach
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TEAM 2021 (l to r) Celestine Birkofer Lori Mehrtens Administrative Assistant Counselor (L-Z) Christopher Douglas A.J. Akinribade Counselor (A-K) Academic Coach Corey Ebert Assistant Principal
Juniors
cbirkofer@brownsburg.k12.in.us - ext. 1601 “The relationship piece is invaluable because this is a big school,” Dowler says. “We knock it down into a smaller school by dividing the grades. That helps kids feel valued.”
It’s a system that ensures no student falls through the cracks. “We don’t let kids disappear off our grids,” Dowler says. “We know who is struggling academically or emotionally.” School leaders from across the state are eager to learn more about the BHS team concept, and often visit the school to learn more. Several years ago, Daghe was giving a tour of the BHS building and explaining how assistant principals know each of their students by name. To demonstrate, he began randomly pointing out kids wearing green lanyards and asked one of his assistant principals to give each student’s first and last name. “He hit 21 out of 21,” Daghe says. “And
I’m sure he could have provided a short bio on all of them too.” Academics is, of course, a primary focus, and any time an assistant principal sees a student struggling, they intervene. “We take accountability and ownership,” says Sharpe, noting that during a student’s freshman year, quarterly meetings are scheduled to keep parents in the loop and make clear who to contact during their child’s high school career should issues arise. Every nine weeks the entire team meets with Dr. Snapp, BCSC Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kat Jessup, and Daghe to present their team data. Years ago the school employed a handful of social workers, and students would bounce around to see a different one each time they had a problem. As a result, no relationships would typically
develop. Now the school has two guidance counselors on each team, because social, emotional and mental health components are extremely time consuming yet very important. The school has also developed partnerships between Cummins and other mental health organizations. Lingelbaugh maintains that the teaching staff is great about alerting the administration if a student seems to be having a bad day. “We are always responsive to that and appreciative of that heads up,” Lingelbaugh says. “Usually what would happen is that they would go to the favorite counselor, but what that amounted to is an overburdened counselor who was stretched too thin.” As the school’s four assistant principals have concentrated on student relationships, Daghe has focused his efforts on the massive construction project
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THE DREAM WORK! TEAM 2022 (l to r)
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Scott Morrow Academic Coach Rachel Griffin Counselor (A-K) Demetrius Dowler Assistant Principal
Amy Harrison Administrative Assistant Jason Patterson Counselor (L-Z)
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TEAM 2023 (l to r) Carlos Calero Academic Coach Rebekah Frazer Counselor (A-K) Dale Sharpe Assistant Principal
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“The first thing you notice when you walk through is the abundance of natural light, and we were intentional about that in the design with glass on the back and skylights in the top,” Daghe says. “It changes students’ days, and changes their outlook. The mood has dramatically shifted.” Though school ends at 2:50 p.m., many kids linger to enjoy the atmosphere. “They don’t want to leave,” Daghe says. “When the system is in place, and we do what we say we’re going to do and have a plan that makes sense, kids completely buy in. They say, ‘[BHS] is everything I wanted and more.’ The completed construction is just the cherry on top.”
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