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Mike Mitchell & Cobb
Upon doing some research, Cobb stumbled across a couple of guys located near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, who were luthiers in search of an apprentice. Cobb went to visit the pair, Mike Mitchell and Dann Ross, and they hit it off.
Once Cobb’s sister started having children, however, he got homesick and wanted to move back to Plainfield to be closer to family. He didn’t want to give up on his dream, however. In 2014 Cobb and Mitchell found a great building on Stafford Road. The men negotiated a deal with the Town of Plainfield to buy it and open Indiana School of Lutherie, a school dedicated to teaching the principles of traditional and modern lutherie. The first several years they were there, they kept a low profile by design.
More than 15 years ago, Ryan Cobb was talking to a friend who had watched a DIY video on how to build a guitar. He suggested that they get some wood and try to do it. “I don’t know,” Cobb said at the time. “I think that’s going to be more complicated than you think.” The video got him thinking, however.
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“A lot of people tell us, ‘I had no idea you guys were here,’” Cobb says. He and Mitchell set up the school as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so that they can raise money, because they knew they would not be able to survive on student tuition alone. Up until COVID-19, they occasionally held fundraisers to, as Cobb says, “help keep the lights on.” Now that the pandemic is abating, they hope to raffle off a guitar. They also plan to do Sunday afternoon bluegrass jams in the parking lot, cookouts, and poker tournaments, every few months.
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Since then they have grown steadily, though the business is still a bit of a hidden treasure in Plainfield.
“I was thoroughly impressed with them,” says Cobb, who ended up parking a trailer in Ross’s front yard (a rural wooded area) and spending the next two years learning the craft from these two luthiers, in addition to Jamonn Zeiler, a Cincinnati performer who taught Ross. “They were doing some next-level stuff. Jamonn is the lineage of our education and training.”
“Our infrastructure wasn’t prepared to handle a lot of traffic,” Cobb says. “In fact, it was four or five years before we even put a sign on the building.”
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At the time, Zeiler and Ross were in the process of developing a school of lutherie, but Ross developed some health problems, which caused their plans to fizzle out. At that point, opening a school of lutherie became a long-term goal for Cobb and Mitchell. Cobb set up shop in Cincinnati and slowly began to acquire the tools he needed to do it on his own. At the same time, he taught guitar-building classes at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Cincinnati, where Mitchell was the manager. That gave Cobb the opportunity to develop his curriculum.
Indiana School of Lutherie Teaches Students to Build Guitars
“It’s more expensive, of course, but if someone has a specific shape in mind, we can facilitate that,” Cobb says. The standard price for the build-your-own-guitar option is “That$4,200.includes your education, plus you’re leaving with an instrument that’s worth what you paid for the entire class,” Cobb says. They operate by appointment only, and typically run about six months out since
75” Mitchell handles the administrative end of things and also teaches English at Ivy Tech. Cobb is the head luthier who teaches classes, and also runs a window washing company and is a coach of the Plainfield High School wrestling team.
Indiana School of Lutherie offers two types of classes. One is called an advanced demonstration, where five to six students watch Cobb build a guitar from scratch. In this case, students don’t leave with a guitar, but rather watch Cobb build one. The other class is an individualized, one-on-one build, during which the student works with Cobb through the course of many weeks to build an instrument of their own, which they then get to take with them. Though students make their own instruments, Cobb will handle certain steps so as not to risk messing up 12 weeks of work.
“We don’t let you fail,” Cobb says. “We hold your hand all the way through the build.” They offer five or six standard builds to students. They have, however, recently gotten into the computer-navigated cutting world, which allows them to build a new “Weshape.lay it out digitally and the machine cuts out our bending molds, jigs and fixtures that we use to hold the instruments while we build them,” Cobb says. “Technologically, we’ve come a long way.” In the spring they had a couple of violin students who had a specific shape they wanted to build. Cobb and his staff led them through the process.
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For example, a machinist might provide a way to determine exactly how many thousandths of an inch that a jig is moving. A chemist may share something about a solvent when it comes to the finishing process or removing adhesives. An engineer may figure out a certain calculation by providing a way to complete an arc of a radius. Not surprisingly, most of Cobb’s students are musicians. Cobb himself has been into music his whole life. Fresh out of college, he traveled the country studying music and supporting himself by painting “Thathouses.was good when it came to guitar building, because I already had a great understanding of clear finishes and lacquers,” he says. He was looking to get away from the construction business when he was presented with the apprenticeship opportunity. It felt like fate, because Cobb loves nothing more than being able to build a great instrument and put it in the hands of a great musician.
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they can only take a handful of students at once. Cobb is extremely busy now, between working three jobs as well as being a husband to Jennifer, a firefighter, and being a dad to their two young boys. He expects his time to open up next year, enabling him to take on more students.
“I’ve always been a sucker for the songwriter,” he says. “That instrument often pulls things out of that musician that another instrument may not have.”
Indiana School of Lutherie is located at 1501 Stafford Road in Plainfield. For more information, call 317-839-3912 or visit indianaschooloflutherie.org.
“Most of my clients are retired professionals of some sort, which is great because we all learn from one another,” Cobb says. “Although I’m the one teaching lutherie, these guys offer professional insight on what they’re good at.”
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One evening in 1999, Sue Hoffeditz was working at a local food pantry when a mother and her two children came in to “Ishop.was initially so enamored with the little ones that I didn’t pay much attention to the mom, but when I did look up at her, I could tell someone had beaten her,” says Hoffeditz, whose initial instinct was to contact the local shelter. Then she learned that there was no local shelter and she was crestfallen. As she continued to ask around about what could be done, it became clear in her heart and soul that she was the one to make something happen.
Bayless knew someone who needed a place to go but didn’t have one, and that was the impetus for her involvement in Sheltering BlanfordWings. didn’t have much experience in domestic violence, but he was close to a couple of female victims, and that pulled at his heartstrings.
“It doesn’t take much involvement [at Sheltering Wings] for a person to become a fan and realize, ‘This is something I can really get behind,’” he says.
Linda Wells, emergency services manager, is grateful for such people, as it made a dream become a reality.
“God had a much bigger plan and he put the right people in place for that plan.”
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Bob Leonard, Raylene Bayless, Dave Blanford and others joined Hoffeditz as founding board “Imembers.can’timagine society where a woman is living in an abusive situation and doesn’t know what her options are, and she doesn’t have any,” Leonard says.
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“We wouldn’t be here today without that group of people having a heart for something they didn’t even know was going to become this big,” says Wells, noting that initially they all envisioned building or buying a small house for women in need of refuge, but it grew to be so much more.
The organization started as an extension of Cornerstone Christian Church as an independent nonprofit, and has garnered a huge amount of support from the entire community including various agencies, individuals and other churches. Though they have stayed true to their core principles and guiding values, the organization and its mission has continued to expand and grow
“One thing leads you to another until God thumps you on the head, and you’re like, ‘I get it now. This is something you want me to get started on,’” Hoffeditz says. That was the birth of Sheltering Wings, formed in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ, to provide emergency housing for survivors escaping domestic abuse. They build stable and independent lives through programs offered in a caring and Christ-centered environment.
Cassie Mecklenburg, Sheltering Wings’ executive director, is grateful to not only the founding board members, but also all of the friends and supporters of Sheltering Wings who have educated themselves and others, and/or volunteered their time and talents through the years. In October, the Sheltering Wings team members will
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For instance, in February of 2020 Sheltering Wings opened a 12-person unit for male victims of domestic abuse. The nonprofit helps roughly 250 women, men and children annually through their 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. Plus, they have a helpline that operates 24/7, fielding thousands of calls each year that serve a whole spectrum of needs. Sheltering Wings, in numerous ways, helps those who suffer domestic abuse get back on their feet.
“That’s 20 years of safety, 20 years of breaking the cycle of abuse, 20 years of life-skills classes, and 20 years of showing Christ’s love to survivors of domestic violence,” Mecklenburg says. “It’s also 20 years of families who have found safety, love and encouragement from our services.”
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• October 3: Understanding Domestic Violence. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sheltering Wings. In this training, participants learn about the causes for domestic violence and how to be a part of the solution.
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October 6: Sixth Annual Men IN Action Breakfast at D-BAT Avon. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Designed to equip men on the journey to build one another up, hold one another accountable, challenge the status quo and navigate life by being positive role models for youth.
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Because of this nonprofit, survivors get a whole new lease on life. One resident shares that she was stuck in a cycle of abuse, going from one abusive boyfriend to the next since she was 17 years old. She then got married and had two kids with an abusive husband.
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October 20: Celebrate, Create, Connect. 6 p.m. at Sheltering Wings. Celebrate survivors of domestic abuse, create a unique piece of artwork, and connect to continue to prevent abuse. Wear purple to show your support for National Domestic Violence Awareness Day (the color of the domestic violence ribbon).
October 6: Dine Out Against Domestic Violence. When you dine at any Cunningham Restaurant Group restaurant in Hendricks County, a portion of your bill will be donated back to Sheltering Wings. The Cunningham Restaurant Group locations in Hendricks County include Boulder Creek Dining Company, Charbonos, BRU Burger Bar Brownsburg, BRU Burger Bar Plainfield, and Stone Creek Dining Company Plainfield.
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“[Sheltering Wings] offered me a bright new future that I didn’t think existed,” she says. “This place has really helped me with independence and learning to believe in myself.”
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“Our work is only possible through the support of the community,” says Jenna Harris, communication and annual giving officer with Sheltering Wings. “Monetary donations provide for our clients in an extremely meaningful way, and there’s always a need for donated items and Marilynvolunteers.”Bradford started volunteering at Sheltering Wings in early 2019. “Abuse is so much more prevalent than what people think, and I want to be a part of the solution,” Bradford says. “It’s such a rewarding experience and I know I’m making a difference. I encourage everyone to volunteer at least once.”
Sheltering Wings also offers workshops, trainings and policy help, to educate and equip workplaces, churches, schools and “Aindividuals.greatway to get involved is to bring us in to do a workshop, or to come to the shelter for a workshop on-site,” Harris says.
For anyone interested in helping, Sheltering Wings gladly accepts donations and volunteers.
“Community support makes it possible for survivors to find safety.”
If your church or workplace would like to receive resource cards, trainings, or help creating a domestic abuse policy, all free of charge, contact Harris. Mailing address: Sheltering Wings, P.O. Box 92, Danville, IN 46122. To call the 24-hour helpline, call 317-745-1496. For more information, call 317-718-5460 or visit shelteringwings.org.
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Must-See Fall Events in Hendricks County
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Story & Photos Provided by Visit Hendricks County Can you believe it? The fall season has officially arrived, and it is time to look ahead to local events and activities you can enjoy right here in Hendricks County. We’ve created an online tool exclusive to our website at VisitHendricksCounty.com to help you find your perfect personalized fall itinerary. By answering four simple questions, the system will search for and display your perfect fall adventure. Narrowing down all the festivals, activities and other fall attractions in Hendricks County can prove to be a daunting task because of the sheer number of fun things to see and do. So, we are here to help both through that quiz and with my summary that follows.
This must-see autumn institution in Danville hosts our county’s largest fall event, the annual Heartland Apple Festival. Always held the first two weekends in October – Oct. 1-2 and 8-9 this year
While Beasley’s and the Heartland Apple Festival may be the autumn headliner, it merely scratches the surface of fall events you can enjoy with your family. Six other favorites in October Harvestinclude: Moon Festival (Oct. 1) – This new event hosted by Washington Township Park in Avon kicks off the fall season in style this year with pumpkin carving, wagon rides, a petting zoo,
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--Indianapolis Monthly magazine featured this festival as one of “50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do!” Visitors can tour the orchard, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, pick apples from the U-pick area, enjoy live entertainment, buy fresh produce and other goods in a Civil War-era barn turned rustic market or wind their way through a huge corn maze. Your children will love hay mountain, the apple cannons and Barnyard Bonanza, which features ball throws, a spider web, a huge jumping pillow and more.
But you don’t have to visit Beasley’s during those two weekends to enjoy the fun as the orchard remains open every day during the fall season with many of the above activities available.
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LEARNMORE: live music, vendors, food, fireworks and much more. Hendricks County International Festival (Oct. 1) – In its third year, the International Festival at Talon Stream Park in Plainfield is a free cultural immersion for the entire family. Experience food, dancing and musical performances and interactive booths to learn more about other cultures and parts of the world such as India, Pakistan, Poland, Russia and Japan. Fall Harvest Festival (Oct. 8) – Another first-time fall event hosted at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon will feature scarecrows and chili-cooking contest and also include games and other activities for the entire family. Dog Daze at the Maze (Oct. 15-16) – Beasley’s Orchard turns its
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Doctoberfest (Oct. 22) – This is a must for any fan of the TV show Doctor Who as it features a costume competition, custom action figure contest, games, merchandise and much more at Who North America in Camby. More on this attraction in a moment.
If you’re into horseback riding, there truly is no better season to experience a ride through the scenic woods at Natural Valley Ranch than in the fall. The Brownsburg ranch spans 70 scenic acres, and offers 30, 60 and 90-minute guided trail rides along the banks of White Lick Creek.
I briefly mentioned Who North America in the events above. Did you know that it is the only retail store and museum dedicated to the TV show Doctor Who in North America? If you love the show, venturing to this attraction in Camby should be on your bucket list.
popular corn maze over to the dogs with a weekend dedicated to our four-legged friends.
Fall Colors Festival (Oct. 22) – Enjoy the best public place to see fall foliage in Hendricks County -- McCloud Nature Park in North Salem. This event boasts lots of fun activities including archery, tree-climbing, exploring their fish-themed prairie maze, throwing an atlatl, hayrides and more.
In addition to all the events, a couple of fall attractions in Brownsburg that I highly recommend include Hogan Farms and Natural Valley Ranch. Hogan Farms has become a popular autumn spot with activities during the month of October that include a huge corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and hayrides. I took my son a few years ago, and he loved it.
Other Fall Attractions
For more information about any of these attractions or events or other things to do in Hendricks County or to take our fall quiz, go online to VisitHendricksCounty.com.
SEPTEMBER 2022 GOLF OUTING 24TH ANNUAL HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH YMCA OCTOBER 3 SHOTGUN START 12 PM Country Club of Indianapolis 2801 Country Club Rd Indianapolis, IN 46234 RSVP To Kim Vu atorkvu@indymca.org317.204.1905 Celebrate, Create, Connect! Join us on October 20 at Sheltering Wings as our community celebrates survivors of domestic abuse, creates a unique piece of artwork, and connects you to ways to prevent abuse! Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month You can prevent domestic violence. But do you know how? Find more ways to get involved by visiting ShelteringWings org/DVAP O C T O B E R I S N A T I O N A L Together, we can prevent abuse and end domestic violence. U P I C K A P P L E S S TA R T I N G I N S E P T E M B E R Apple Cannons · Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze · Barnyard Bonanza · Food Vendors ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR FALL FESTIVALS ONLINE TO START HARVESTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FARM MARKET HOURS: MONDAY SATURDAY: 9 AM 6 PM | SUNDAY: 12 PM 6 PM | 2304 E. MAIN ST. DANVILLE, IN 46122 | 317 745 4876 @BEASLEYSORCHARD @BEASLEYS.ORCHARDBEASLEYS ORCHARD.COM
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The 3-month-old Burmese mountain dog was adorable, but his size stopped adopters from filling out an application. On his fourth day at the shelter, a young woman wanted to meet him. Some basic questions were “Whatasked:type of housing are you in?” She rented a small, second-floor apartment.
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playtime. They need to go out at least two times per day to use the bathroom. Average food consumption is one-half to three cups per meal. Cats can comfortably live inside. Average meal size is one-third to one-half cups per day. Toys are easy to find. Cats sleep
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The next morning she returned, sheepishly admitting she may have bitten off more than she could chew. For many of us, life feels empty without a pet, but we don’t always take time to figure out exactly which one works for us before we jump into pet ownership. So how do you choose a furry, feathered or scaled friend that is practical for your home and life? Start by asking yourself a few Whyquestions.doyouwant this type of pet? What draws you to that Doanimal?you have room for your pet’s cage, kennel or aquarium? Do you have space for them to run, jump and explore? How much money can you spend per month on a pet? Do you have time to train, exercise and play with a pet?
“Do you enjoy being outside?” She preferred to stay indoors.
“Do you have time to train and exercise the dog?” Her job kept her busy, often requiring her to work late. She was told that a large puppy might not be the best fit for her, but she said the dog was perfect and took him home.
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Now do some research on the species you Dogswant. typically need three or more hours of outdoor, high-energy
Now that you have considered the basics of pet ownership, have fun choosing your new family member. Oh, and in case you are wondering, the Burmese mountain puppy found an amazing home later that afternoon.
several hours per day and can usually be left unattended for long periods of time.
Fish need very little care beyond food, places to hide and clean water. A container of food, dry or frozen, can last a month. Ideally they need one gallon of water per inch of body length.
Reptiles vary in size. Their enclosure should be large enough and secure enough to keep them safe. Initial setup can cost up to $1,000. Food cost and type vary with species. A snake may only need to be fed twice per week, while a lizard or frog may need to eat more often.
Birds enjoy human company and benefit from out-of-cage time. The amount of food needed for the day varies from bird to bird, but averages from one-half to one pound of food per day. Toys are expensive with few options. Small animals do well in medium to large enclosures. A bag of food lasts about three to four weeks. Toys need to be replaced often. Some small animals such as rabbits, chinchillas and ferrets require more human interaction, and their diets have special requirements.
The Dove Recovery House for Women Celebration Luncheon & Dessert Auction will take place Wednesday, September 21st from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN. Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available at doverecoveryhouse.org/luncheon. Contact Dove House CEO Wendy Noe (wnoe@doverecoveryhouse.org) to learn more about how you can get involved. Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.
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What could be sweeter than indulging in a decadent dessert made by your favorite local bakery? Enjoying that tasty treat while also empowering women to become substancefree, self-sufficient and healthy. Dove House is opening new doors for women in recovery, and you will want to be part of this exciting event.
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The Brownsburg Community School Corporation (BCSC) has always been forward-thinking, which is why they have had a police presence in their schools since the late 1990s.
“It’s not always the most fun job when it’s pouring down rain or 10 degrees below zero, but I need that student interaction,” Wing says. “I love connecting with them at the end of the day. By the end of the year, I know who is coming out when, and what car they drive.”
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Having said that, officers’ involvement has evolved from the 1990s into what they are today as school resource officers (SROs). In the past, reserve officers came over to the schools and worked for the school district. In 2008, however, they established their own three-man department, and their presence has slowly grown over time to currently include five employed officers and two police K-9s. The growth has occurred based on student need and enrollment, which is now just under Wing,10,000.who has been in law enforcement since 1994, has been with the department the longest. A few years behind her is Kim Kiritschenko, a K-9 handler who joined 11 years ago. Her dog Zena is a narcotics detection canine, in her second year serving. Prior to Zena, Kiritschenko worked with Zeus. Also on the team is Sam Leahy, in his eighth year, and Corey Hill, a K-9 handler with a ballistics detection dog named Kya. Mike Gill was recently hired to round out the team.
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“I’m proud of the longevity of our team,” says Wing, who helps in various capacities as needed. One job she does to keep herself plugged in regularly with students is directing traffic during dismissal.
“They recognized how important it was to have people in the buildings, not just as armed officers but people building relationships with kids in the community,” says Ginnie Wing, BCSC chief of police.
Because all of the schools are centrally located and all buildings sit within a mile and a half of one another, if there is an issue
“Idrills.can’t imagine that when principals are in college, they’re thinking, ‘I sure hope I can learn to evacuate a building someday,’” Wing says. “This is what we are trained to do. Our job is to make an educator’s job
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“They’llposts. tell us, ‘I think you need to know about this. Something might happen here at school,’” Wing says. “That’s the big payoff
on a campus, whichever SRO is the closest will Officersrespond.areresponsible for emergency management and preparedness, making sure staff members know what to do during a critical incident. Beyond the critical issues, they are also responsible for establishing safety and assisting with events like fire
Oneeasier.”of the most important reasons for SRO presence on campus, however, is to cultivate trust with students. Those relationships are unique to school policing. The majority of students return year after year, so by the time they reach high school, the SROs have built a solid foundation with them.
“They know they can come to us for things that are on their mind,” Wing says. “We’re there to support them because we’ve built that trust over time.”
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Kiritschenko, whom the students refer to as Officer K, sees students every day because she’s there during the middle of passing periods - right in the thick of it. As a result, every student knows her and they remember her too. Recently, when Wing exited her police cruiser in a grocery store parking lot, a former student asked, “Do you know Officer K?” Wing knew that she wanted to go into law enforcement ever since she was a little girl, Corey Hill
because when you’ve built that trust, students go to the right person who will take care of it.”
“We get to know families over the course of all of their kids attending school,” she says. “If you’re like me and keep having kids, you’ll have them in school forever.”
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though back then she had no clue that school policing was in her future. In 2004, when the town leaders wanted to place someone at the school in a more permanent capacity, Wing was eager to give it a try. Though the school didn’t have the legal authority to establish their own department until 2007, the three-year time period proved to be a trial of sorts.
One thing that has helped the department become connected to the school community is the fact that each of the officers has children who have either attended or are currently attending Brownsburg schools. Between the five of them, they have 13 “Ourkids. investment in school safety is personal,” Wing says. “It’s not just someone else’s kids to us.”
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“It was almost like trying it out as we determined if this worked, and whether or not it would be a good fit for the school community as a whole,” Wing says. “We also wanted to figure out if this was something that the town would benefit from longTurnsterm.” out, it was. The fact that it’s been a partnership between the town police department and the school corporation has only served to strengthen the bond between the two entities.
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