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HEAVY HITTING: PHS ALUM TALKS FAITH, NFL CAREER WITH RAVENS

For James Hurst, who plays offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, life is all about faith, football and fresh coffee. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Hurstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father had a job as an aircraft mechanic for FedEx that relocated the family to the Hoosier state when James was just two years old. They put down roots in Plainfield where James and his older brother Nelson delighted in all forms of sports.

6 Heavy Hitting : PHS Alum Talks Faith, NFL Career with Ravens

10 A Full Life : 90-Year-Old Ruth Hadley Has Been a Minister, Missionary, Mother & More

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PHS ALUM TALKS FAITH, NFL CAREER WITH RAVENS Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Anna Taylor, UNC Football & Baltimore Ravens

For James Hurst, who plays offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, life is all about faith, football and fresh coffee. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Hurst’s father had a job as an aircraft mechanic for FedEx that relocated the family to the Hoosier state when James was just two years old. They put down roots in Plainfield where James and his older brother Nelson delighted in all forms of sports. In eighth grade, however, James opted to drop baseball and basketball and focus solely on football. “I figured that if I committed to football, especially weight lifting, I’d have a better chance of making the varsity team as a freshman,” Hurst says. His hard work paid off, and Hurst played offensive tackle all four years at Plainfield High School. During his senior year, he played defense as well. “By then I was bigger, better and stronger so coaches thought it would be best for me to play both sides of the ball,” Hurst says. During his senior year, Plainfield faced off against Roncalli on their home turf in the playoffs. Hurst made a tackle to stop their rival team. Serendipitously, the offensive line coach at North Carolina University happened to be at the game and saw that

play. He was one of many colleges that were pursuing Hurst. During the recruitment process, PHS Coach Brian Woodard was immensely helpful. “He took calls daily and stayed in close contact with me to ask which schools I was interested in,” Hurst says. “He understood the magnitude of the decision I was going to make and did a great job of lightening the load for me so that I could enjoy my junior and senior years.”

happen due to the injury. “Before teams invest in you, they want to be sure you can play so I had to show teams that I was healthy and my leg was fine,” Hurst says. Hurst was invited to the NFL combine to meet with teams and he signed with the Ravens in 2014. During Hurst’s rookie year with the Ravens, they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs.

Hurst says that Woodard doesn’t get enough “That was a huge game and a great memory,” says Hurst, who typically rises during credit for creating not only phenomenal football season at 6 a.m. to lift weights players but phenomenal people as well. before heading to meetings that last until noon. Part of that time is a walk-through “He’s unbelievable,” says Hurst, who with offense and to discuss new plays. He graduated from Plainfield High School in December 2009 and started school at North and his teammates also walk through the Carolina in January 2010. It was a calculated different defenses they might face that week. move as he was able to participate in spring After lunch players sit in the hot tub or football training at the university, which receive treatment for any nagging injuries. gave him a leg up over other incoming Practice runs from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The freshmen who didn’t arrive until late hardest training day is Wednesday when summer. they wear full pads out to practice. “That extra training definitely gave me a big jump start on my competition,” says Hurst, who went on to have a successful college career despite breaking his leg during the Bowl game of his senior year. He was projected to be drafted anywhere between the second and fifth rounds, but that didn’t PlainfieldMag.com / JUNE 2018 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / 7

“You’re recovered from Sunday’s game, making this the ideal time to get the physical work in before the game the following Sunday,” Hurst says. Stretches, showering and additional treatments follow. Between the head athletic

James with his parents at PHS Senior Night in 2008.

trainer, other athletic trainers, physical therapists, stretch therapists and interns, the team employs between 12-15 people to look after the 70-plus players in the building (there are 53 players on the active roster, plus 10 players on the practice squad, as well as the injured reserved). “They’re all there to assess and take care of our bodies and tell us what to do to keep going,” Hurst says. Like any pro player, how long he’ll last in the NFL is dependent on how his body holds up. Since he’s just 26 years old, he’s likely to last awhile. He recently signed a big contract extension, but it all comes back to how he performs on the field. “It’s a performance-driven job,” Hurst says. “I’ve seen guys have a bad game, come in on Monday morning, and their locker is cleaned out and their name tag is gone.” It’s a stark visual reminder that players must always bring their “A” game week to week. “I’ve got so many people counting on me — my teammates, my family and friends,” Hurst says. “I don’t want to let anybody down.” But there are definite perks to the job, too. For instance, he has a platform in which he can openly talk about his faith. “Jesus put me here so I’m going to take every opportunity to glorify God,” says Hurst, who attended Plainfield Christian Church when he was a resident. He’s done a lot of work with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as well as Athletes in Action, speaking at events to spread hope to students of all ages. Since he graduated in 2009, Hurst has returned to Plainfield a handful of times to address the student body. The Optimist Club invited him back to discuss his experience in the NFL. He’s also spoken to the school’s football team a couple of times. The message he likes to convey is how his faith plays out in his professional life. “People want to know, ‘What’s the locker

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down in North Carolina. At that point he may utilize his college degree (he majored in exercise and sports science). “The human body has always interested me,” says Hurst, who would like to earn certification in physical therapy so that he can work with elite college or pro athletes. If that plan doesn’t pan out, however, he also has another dream — to open a coffee shop. room like? What are the other guys like?’” Hurst says. “Often NFL players have a reputation for being arrogant, rich and cocky. While that’s not necessarily untrue in some cases, I want to shine a light on the fact that there are also good players, good people and great marriages.”

with all of the fans — it’s more than I had ever envisioned,” Hurst says. “Realizing that this is the highest level of football there is, sometimes it hits me that I’m not playing Roncalli anymore or even Virginia Tech. I’m playing the Colts or the Stealers. That’s unbelievable.”

As Hurst gears up for his fifth season with the Ravens, he admits that at times the whole process is still surreal.

Though he describes the experience as “amazing” and “a huge blessing,” he knows this phase of life won’t last forever. When his pro football career comes to a close, Hurst and his wife Amanda plan to settle

“Running out of the tunnel on game day

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“My wife’s best friends live in Portland, Oregon, and we love to visit them. We enjoy the people, the outdoors and the coffee,” Hurst says. Plus, it’s kind of nice to know that should he happen to brew a bad cup of coffee, he won’t lose his job over it. Though something tells me that just as in football, Hurst has done his due diligence to ensure perfection, even as it pertains to a cup of joe.

90-YEAR-OLD RUTH HADLEY HAS BEEN A MINISTER, MISSIONARY, MOTHER & MORE

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When Ruth Hadley was a young girl, she daydreamed that one day she’d marry a minister. One of her older sisters, Dorothy, daydreamed of marrying a doctor. Oh, how plans change. In 1952, Ruth was 25 years old, living in New Orleans and still unsuccessful in her quest to find the right man. One day she had a revelation. “Okay, God,” Ruth said. “I’m leaving this up to you.” Later that week she went with a friend to a young adult meeting at church. The

leader asked all newcomers to introduce themselves. She and her friend stood up as did two men. When the meeting adjourned and the women boarded the trolley car to return to the French Quarter where they worked, the two men from the group sat down behind them. David Hadley, a medical student, sat across from Ruth so she turned and struck up a conversation. Though the two hit it off, it was a slow burn. “It was a year and a half before he finally asked me out on a date,” says Ruth, who earned a Master’s degree in Christian Education. The couple married in October 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina, while Dave was in the Navy. In 1956, they 10 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2018 / PlainfieldMag.com

moved to Tennessee where they received heartbreaking news that they would likely be unable to conceive. Around this same time, they got word that they’d be heading to Kenya as missionaries — David to work as a physician and Ruth to train future church leaders. “I distinctly heard God say to me, ‘Don’t worry. If you obey and follow my lead, you’ll have a child,’” Ruth says. Patience paid off, and when the Hadleys returned to the United States four years later, their 5 and a half-month old son John was waiting for them. The family nested in Dayton, Ohio, for several years before

returning to Kenya in the fall of 1965. Two years later, John (nearly 4 at the time) started announcing that he was going to have a baby sister.

river through some diapers and boiled it.

Another time a father accidentally dropped his 6-month-old baby on a rock, slightly denting in her skull. While Ruth held the “I told him that wasn’t true, but he insisted baby’s head, Mable put the baby under it was,” Ruth says. That spring when she was anesthesia. in Nairobi with a friend, she got word that there was an African baby up for adoption “Dave made a hole in the depressed area and who had possible hearing loss. Ultimately, popped it out with a tongue blade,” Ruth the Hadleys adopted Mary Jane, making says. “The baby recovered completely.” John’s premonition come true. In Kenya, Ruth created a nursery While in Kenya, the Hadleys experienced school where she trained adults how to some wild times. For instance, once Dave, teach children by playing, singing and a nurse named Mable, two Africans and participating in various activities. Two years Ruth took an orphan baby to relatives in later, surrounding villages also adopted the Tanzania. On the way back that evening, nursery school model. the ambulance clutch broke, leaving them stranded in the middle of nowhere. “Before that, these villages had 4-and 5-yearolds taking care of the babies, who were “We had very little food — just two cans of crawling into fires and getting burned,” Ruth green beans, some boiled eggs, and bread,” says. recalls Ruth, who strained water from the

The Hadleys moved to Plainfield in 1971. In 1995, David became the Hendricks County Health Officer, a position he held for nearly 20 years. As for Ruth, she took a path she never saw coming when a rural church in Belle Union (25 miles from Plainfield) named Walnut Chapel Friends Meeting asked her to be their substitute minister. “After I’d been preaching for several years, I felt that something was missing,” Ruth says. “Then, while I was doing an EKG on one of Dave’s patients, the man began telling me his problems. That was the beginning of my being a listener.” A flip was switched and from that point forward, Ruth began approaching sermons in a new way. “I realized I needed to be vulnerable and share myself,” says Ruth, who received immediate feedback from a parishioner who told Ruth, “I thought I was the only one

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who experienced a dry spell with God. I really appreciated your authenticity.” Ruth continued delivering her soultouching messages for the next two decades until the church closed its doors in 2002. After 90 years on this earth (she’ll turn 91 on July 3), Ruth has noticed an overlapping theme when it comes to preaching, parenting and even painting: patience. As a child, she despised the art of painting because if she messed up, she had to start over. Later in life, however, she discovered paint-by-number kits and suddenly a whole new world was open to her. Though she still made mistakes, she learned how to blend

colors, thereby transforming her messups into masterpieces. For instance, she once mixed up her colors while painting a landscape, leaving her with a purple and orange sky. She initially lamented her creation until she used brushstrokes to bring the colors down into the mountains. When she was finished, a friend told her, “Ruth, it looks like Jesus is coming over those mountains!” Trusting God and following His lead has certainly worked well for Ruth. For starters, it led her to the love of her life, with whom she enjoyed 60 years of matrimonial bliss. David passed away in May 2015 after a battle with Parkinson’s.

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“Dave told me the Tuesday before he died, ‘I’ve got to pack fast. I’m going on a long trip, but I can’t remember where.’ He passed away that Friday,” says Ruth, who decided to make Cumberland Trace, a senior living community in Plainfield, her home in 2015. “No place is perfect, but this is the best, comfy home for me,” Ruth says. As it turns out, Ruth married a doctor and her sister married a minister, which just goes to show there’s no point in making plans. “I couldn’t have imagined where God was going to lead me, but it was just as it should be,” Ruth says. “It’s been a good life.”

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“All I’ve ever known was racing,” says Scott Marks, a Hendricks County resident who began working on cars the moment he was old enough to drive one. Though he’s never had an interest in getting behind the wheel of a racecar, he loves getting his hands dirty beneath the hood. Marks is a wife’s dream come true as he gladly tackles all home improvement projects. He’s even helped build houses during his downtime. “I like working with my hands,” says Marks, noting that he could never be happy in a job that required him to sit all day long. “I enjoy

being outdoors. I also like tackling different stuff every day so I don’t get bored.” When he was still in school, on weekends he worked for a team called R&K Racing, which was like an old Indy Lights team. He traveled with them on weekends and began to get his name out there, then started applying for teams. In 1994, he moved to Indianapolis. Through the years, he’s worked with some big names, including Tony Stewart, with whom he won a championship in 1997. “We still talk sometimes. We like to rib each other,” Marks says. “He’s a good dude.” When Marks first got into racing, it was not unusual for guys to move around teams a good bit.

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“Some would go back and forth between IndyCar and Champ Car,” Marks says. “Not me, though. I tend to stay with a team until the door is shut.” For the past 12 years, a loyal Marks has worked with Andretti Autosport, a racing team owned by Michael Andretti that competes in the IndyCar Series, Indy Lights, the Global RallyCross Championship and the FIA Formula E Championship. Andretti Autosport has won the Indianapolis 500 five times (2005, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2017) and the IndyCar Series championship four times (2004, 2005, 2007, 2012). The team has won the Indy Lights championship in 2008 and 2009. This marks his third year as a full-time crew chief. He was with Ryan Hunter-Reay in

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racing, we’re testing,” Marks says. They often “People assume you just put tires on a head to Florida for testing simply because car and go run, but there are all sorts of the climate is better. things we have to do,” Marks says. For The team does plenty of pitstop practice so instance, after they run, the team writes down numbers to give to the engineers. the manager can determine who performs In addition, every weekend the crew takes “It’s a pretty big operation,” Marks says. “We best in which position. In seven or eight apart the whole car to ensure nothing is have two GRC cars, four Indy Light cars and seconds, the team has to change four tires, breaking. four Indycars. Then we’re running six cars do the wing adjustment and pump 18 at the Speedway, plus Jarett Andretti runs a gallons of fuel into the car. Though Marks works crazy hours (an Sprint car, so we have a lot going on.” average workday on the road lasts 12-14 In addition, they have a Formula E team (a “You can win or lose a race in a pit stop hours), for him it beats a 9-to-5 job. class of auto racing that uses only electricso you need to put the best guys in each “I just feel lucky to be on the racetrack so powered cars) that travels everywhere. position,” Marks says. much,” Marks says. In fact, he finds himself Marks, however, travels with the IndyCar there even in his free time. “We try to get young, healthy guys to do side. Marks’ team races every other weekend. During off-season, they do a lot of the right rear tire — the hardest position,” “My 15-year-old daughter races, plus I have maintenance on cars, pit equipment, tracks says Marks, whose responsibilities as a friends who do drag racing, so it’s kind of crew chief include working with the team’s and support vehicles. crazy how much time I spend in this world,” engineers. They provide him with a set-up says Marks, who has met celebrities like “We’re gone quite a bit because if we’re not sheet that includes height numbers, wing 2016 and with Alex Rossi since 2017. Between public relations folks, office staff, parts runners, interns and others, Andretti Autosport employs between 140-160 people.

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Mark Wahlberg and David Letterman at the racetrack. Not surprisingly, Marks’ most exciting onthe-job memory has to do with winning the Indy 500. “If you ask anybody in the series what race they want to win, it’s the 500 because it’s the biggest one in the world,” Marks says. With success comes sacrifice, and since summer is racing’s busy season, unfortunately, Marks gets limited vacation time with his wife Nikki and their children Makala and Ashley. “I’ve missed a lot of trips and weddings,” Marks says. The family does, however, make it to Raccoon Lake four or five times a year to zoom around on their 23-ft. Baja. The planets aligned when Marks and his wife conceived their youngest daughter, whose birthday is May 10. Born on Pole Day 2002, Makala entered the world in record time. No surprise there.

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When LaDonna Hughes was hired as chief animal control officer and shelter director of the Hendricks County Animal Shelter in 2013, her first priority was making sure that all animals got the best health care possible. This includes vaccinations, heartworm treatment, flea treatment, spay and neutering, and for cats, an FIV test. “Everything a normal person would do with their pet we do here,” Hughes says. In recent years the shelter has steadily grown its volunteer program. Thirty volunteers come faithfully to walk and train the dogs, transport animals to events and

dole out plenty of TLC. One volunteer recently coordinated a fundraiser to buy new playground equipment for the dogs. “Honestly, it’s better than what I had access to as a kid,” Hughes says. “It’s got slides, ramps and little houses they can run in and out of.” Hughes hopes to recruit additional volunteers and also start a foster program. Tanya King has volunteered at the shelter for three years, calling it “the best decision she’s ever made.” King also sits on the board of the Hendricks County Friends of the Shelter and is the newly appointed Director of Social Media. JUNE 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

When Hughes first arrived at the shelter, euthanasia rates were high. She made it her top priority to dramatically reduce those numbers. One way is by promoting animals on social media. Posting a sweet furry face with a name tugs at heartstrings and encourages the public to consider adoption. Shelter alerts on social media also help reunite lost pets with their owners. Since Hughes took over, the shelter has not euthanized an animal due to lack of space. “I refuse to do that,” she says. “I’ll go into overdrive to find someplace for them, even if I have to take them home and foster them myself.”

In four years’ time, adoptions are up as are owner returns thanks to an increase in owners tagging and microchipping their pets. Space in the shelter fills up fast as Hughes has 30 regular kennels on the adoption floor. They also have one large cat room that holds 20-plus cages as well as two evaluation rooms that hold 10-15 felines each. “If I have to, I’ll put cages in the hallway,” Hughes adds. “If I get really desperate, I’ll put more in the garage.”

were taken by rescue groups. None were killed. Hughes even adopted one herself. For cats and dogs who have been neglected or abused, it takes ample time and effort to earn the animal’s trust. “They’ve been hurt so they’re understandably skittish and scared. We’re here to assure them that we love them,” says Hughes, noting that volunteers are so critical because it’s that regular interaction

The shelter employs 10 staff members (four full-time animal control officers, three kennel attendants, two office workers and Hughes). The staff and all volunteers are wholly invested in each of the animals. “We work every day to find the happy-everafters they so deserve,” King says. Thanks to cartoons, movies and television shows, a stereotype exists that animal shelters are full of “mean ‘ole dog catchers” who want nothing more than to nab wayward pooches and toss them in the back of a dirty van. That cruel mentality couldn’t be further from the truth. “We’re caring for these animals, many of which have been neglected or abused,” says Hughes, noting that they see a startling number of animal hoarding cases involving ordinance violations. When they bring in those creatures, they must first rehabilitate them, which in severe cases, may take months as they work to not only restore them to good physical health but also to socialize them and make them more adoptable. Several years ago, there was a dog hoarding situation where 60-plus feral border collie mixes where brought to the shelter. “Even though these dogs wanted nothing to do with humans when they first arrived, I saw the potential in them and knew that they would thrive if they got affection,” says Hughes, who reached out to various organizations for help. After months of being acclimated to humans, some of the dogs were adopted by the public. Others JUNE 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

that fosters trust. “These precious animals arrive here in such disarray — broken, injured, lost, thrown away — but we love them back to health, treat them with kindness and respect and show them they are not worthless or disposable,” King says. “By showing them love, we give them hope.” Adele, a senior pit bull mix, was the typical shelter story. She came in as a stray, was getting up there in years and was a breed that scares people off. As a result, she remained a permanent fixture at the shelter — and in the hearts of the staff. After living at the shelter for over a year, in April the grandmother of one of the animal control officers adopted sweet Adele. But not before she provided therapy to one of her own.

Earl was a 3-year-old black pit who came to the shelter as a stray in August 2016. Sweet and shy, he was anxious anytime he stepped outdoors. “He had some quirks about him,” Hughes says. When Adele came to the shelter, however, they took to each other and she helped coax him outside — just a few steps at first, then onto the grass, then past the parking lot. “When the staff saw Earl making these little strides, we were in tears,” Hughes says. A woman recently came in, requesting to see the “long-timers” and immediately fell in love with Earl, quirks and all. During their initial visit, he even went up and sniffed her, which was a big deal for shy Earl.

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“We definitely shed some tears when Earl left,” Hughes says. But make no mistake. When these dogs and cats get adopted into a loving home — especially those that came from neglect or abuse — the staff celebrates. “To see them happy and know they’re going to be loved, that’s the best feeling in the world,” Hughes adds. Typically, it’s the senior cats and dogs (especially pit bulls) that get passed over for adoption as folks hesitate to invest emotionally and financially in a pet they fear won’t be around much longer. There are, however, those kind souls who seek out elderly animals. “These people touch your heart because they want to provide a loving home for these pets to live out the remainder of their lives,” Hughes says. Sadly, people often think of animal shelters as being dark, dirty, dingy, places. It’s a total misconception. “I take pride in how clean we keep everything,” Hughes says. “It’s cleaner than my house.”

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Four Hendricks County Communications Center Dispatchers Win Awards Four Hendricks County Communications Center (HCCC) dispatchers were recently rewarded for being the “calm voice on the other side of the phone” during an emergency 9-1-1 call that involved a child. Each year, the Indiana NENA and APCO Telecommunicators Conference recognizes several individuals during the opening ceremony for their outstanding service in public safety. Out of 10 calls recognized, HCCC dispatchers took home first through fourth placements. “Many don’t realize Communications Officers are truly the first line of defense in any emergency situation. The Hendricks

Communications Officer, Elizabeth Mills, with the 10-year old girl who called 911 when her mother passed out at the wheel.

County Communications Center taking home the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes at the INNENA Conference just proves we have some of the best dispatchers in the state right in our backyard,” says Town of Plainfield Council President, Robin Brandgard. Communications Officer, Elizabeth Mills, is the dispatcher who took home first place for the Child Hero’s call. In the selected call, Mills was able to help a 10-year old girl stay calm and follow proper procedures when her mom passed out while driving. The “calm voice on the other side of the phone” is captured in this seven-minute phone call.

Erin Miller, Greg O’Brien and Dawn Veirs were the other dispatchers recognized for their impressive Child Hero phone calls. Each caller was able to meet the officer on the other side of the call and were rewarded with gift cards. “The month of April was 9-1-1 Education Month, and it has been a success recognizing our staff and the thankless job they do day in and day out,” says Communications Director for HCCC, Steve Cook. “This was just icing on the cake, and it is motivation to keep being the best dispatchers we can be for our community. We owe it to them.”

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HIDDEN GEM HENDRICKS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM USHERS PATRONS INTO THE PAST

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Crossing the threshold of the Hendricks County Historical Museum and Jail feels like stepping into the past. The old hardwood floors groan with every footfall, the air is cool with smells of aged artifacts and the décor is straight from the 1800s. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret historical artifacts specifically relating to Hendricks County and its residents. Nestled in the heart of Danville on Washington Street just south of Main street, the museum is currently owned and maintained by the county. A century ago, however, it served at the County Sheriff ’s residence and jail, particularly from 1866 to 1974.

Most people hope that the County Sheriff keeps charged criminals under lock and key. But more than 100 years ago, he and his family lived in the same house with them. In fact, the entrance to the jail, with its stone-cold metal bars, can be seen from the bright and cheery kitchen, which displays colorful Fiesta Ware and strawberry wallpaper. The contrast is drastic. The jail, separated for men and women, is dank, dark and provided absolutely no privacy for inmates. “It was a real deterrent to crime,” says Deanna Hindsley, President of the museum’s Board. “Who would want to be here? We left it pretty much as it was. You wouldn’t want to come back here once you came the first time. It’s very stark.”

The first sheriff to move in with his family in 1866 was William Calvert. Once he was elected, his wife was automatically elected Matron of the Jail and was responsible for cooking for inmates as well as cleaning up after them. In fact, original paintings of William and his wife hang in the parlor. They were painted by William himself. The sheriff did not get a salary, though he did get to live in the house, so he had to have another day job. Hindsley says the fact that the jail was in the house didn’t seem to impede on family life or visiting friends. “Ruth Jensen used to live here and is still living,” Hindsley says. “It was quite an

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elegant and beautiful home in those days, and her children still tell stories of living here. Their friends just loved coming. They didn’t have any problems getting visitors.” However, she added that each time a new sheriff was installed, the incoming matron would naturally request a new set of locks placed on the jail. Ruth’s son Michael Funk can recall moving into the house when he was 15 years old. His father Merle Funk was the last sheriff to live in the house. “We would be sitting there eating dinner sometimes when they would bring the prisoners in,” Funk says. “We could hear

them carrying on. Sometimes they were rowdy. Sometimes we could even look through the window and see it.” Funk says not all of the prisoners were a threat. Some became trustees, which meant they were entrusted with a small amount of freedom. One such prisoner loved to paint, and he painted portraits of each of the five members in Funk’s family, including his two younger sisters. The original paintings currently hang in the upstairs hallway. While there were never concerns of a jailbreak, Funk says that as a teenager he was sometimes allowed to go on runs.

“I’ve seen some stuff maybe a teenager shouldn’t have seen,” Funk says. “But we never had any major incidents. We had family functions and friends over just like we would in any other house.” Families living in the sheriff ’s residence were often under public scrutiny, and Funk remembers being told not to get in trouble and embarrass the family. “It was definitely a learning experience,” he says. Visitors to the museum can experience life in the past by meandering through rooms still set up as if the house was still occupied by a sheriff and his family in the

1900s. The echoes from people tromping across the second floor and cool air drifting from the jail make the house feel like a portal to what life may have been like a century ago. While the entry annex hosts an annually changing and themed exhibit, the rest of the house is packed with items that are unique to the Hendricks County area. This year, the theme for the annex is “The Great War,” referring to World War I, in honor of its 100th anniversary. The walls are covered with facts relevant to the time of the war, including fashion, news events, traveling circuses and changes in the law during that time. A timeline shows the progression of the war and the involvement of other countries over time.

became a museum when a new jail was built, which is still standing on Old U.S. 36. The museum has slowly evolved over the years as artifacts have been collected and donated. The first-floor layout also includes the kitchen, military room, parlor, sheriff ’s office, and foyer, all decorated, refurbished and designed to reflect the time period. The military room boasts many items from

World War I and World War II, including clothing, weapons and even food and recipes that soldiers used in wartime. Original posters hang on the walls, loaned by Hendricks County residents. Upstairs, the master bedroom and children’s room are fascinating displays of everyday life, filled with books, wash basins, toys, clothes from the era, an impressive and intricate dollhouse on a turntable and home décor.

“We change these displays out each year, so that we have something new for people to come and see,” Hindsley says. Most of the time, items come from county residents offering what they find when a grandparent passes away or when they finally clean out their attic. Hindsley says volunteers make sure items are in good condition and that they have a relationship to the county. An accession committee meets every couple months to go over these items. “We are filled to the brim right now,” Hindsley adds. Most displays are made of items from storage or loaned collections, such as cameras, railroad memorabilia, or boy and girl scout memorabilia, which are all exhibits they have had in the past. The Central Normal College room, right off the annex, displays information and photos from the college that used to be in what is now the Town Hall. Many school teachers in Hendricks County attended this “Normal” college, which meant it was a teaching college. Hindsley herself had teachers who graduated from CNC. Between the years of 1866 to 1974, the building was home to 30 different sheriffs and their families. In 1975, the building

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The museum operates almost solely on volunteer power save for their first, parttime employee hired a month ago. One of those volunteers, Gail Tharp, has been volunteering at the museum for 11 years. “I originally was just interested in the backroom information,” Tharp says. “The photos and the research. Now? Well, now I do everything.” Tharp gives tours, cleans, sorts artifacts, and helps keep the museum running smoothly. She gives so much of her time because she believes in the mission of the

museum. “I think it’s just important for people to know their heritage,” Tharp says. “Some people are new to the county, and this helps tie them to the background of where they live. It’s just a hidden treasure. Many people don’t know we are here, but we have been here for 40 years.” Hindsley agreed that the ability to make history come alive is what makes the museum so special. It’s why she loves representing the museum. “We are very proud of the museum,” JUNE 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

Hindsley adds. “Doing tours is my favorite part. That connection of history has a lot to do with our lives today.” The museum is an active part of Hendricks County life, its fundraisers expected and anticipated fixtures on the county’s calendar. Upcoming events include: • Ice Cream Social – This event will take place in August so stay tuned. There will be blue grass entertainers, tours of the museum and ice cream served. • Ladies Tea – This event will take place in the fall at the Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds.

• Road Rally – This event will also take place in the fall. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay up to date by visiting their website: hendrickscountymuseum.org. or follow them on Facebook.

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LOCAL HOSPICE CHAPLAIN PROVIDES COMFORT & PEACE THROUGH LOVE & LISTENING Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing

“So, what do you do for a living?” It’s a common opening question when folks are getting acquainted. When Mark Notter tells people that he’s a Chaplain for Heart to Heart Hospice in Danville, however, he often gets the following response: “Oh, wow. I could never do that job. I’d be a mess.” “I imagine a lot of people think my days are filled with nothing but sorrow, grief, and tears, but that’s not the case,” says Notter, noting that when he meets with patients, the object is to not necessarily adopt how a patient is reacting to their situation emotionally but rather to empathize and identify with their feelings. “It’s truly entering into that emotion with them and by doing so offering comfort and peace in that moment.” The way hospice works is that when a patient has a prognosis of six months or less, they qualify for hospice care. At that point, they are assigned a care team, which includes a social worker, a case manager, and, if they choose to accept it, a chaplain.

Notter, who visits patients all over Hendricks County, has a specific role to play: to bring the patient comfort, peace, encouragement, and even joy from a spiritual perspective. He does this through prayer, hand-holding, and asking questions. The biggest part of his job, however, involves listening.

genuine relational connections with his patients and their families.

“Really I find that what I do more than anything else is act as a Christian counselor,” says Notter, who gets the ball rolling by initially asking the patient to describe their journey thus far from a physical standpoint. This enables him to find out how they got sick, what’s ailing them, and how long they’ve been battling it. Many fall prey to Alzheimer’s, cancer, and other insidious diseases. He asks very intentional questions that paint a vivid story of the patient’s life.

As people approach the end of life, many want to know what happens after they pass from this world. Others are interested in renewing a faith that has grown dormant through the years. With death being imminent, they are seeking some assurance of God’s presence.

“I’ll ask about a significant vacation they took or something they were known for,” Notter says. “Maybe I learn that this person was the matriarch of the family — the glue that held everything together. Or maybe they were responsible for certain Christmas traditions that are sentimentally invaluable. Such stories are limitless.” Through these interactions, Notter creates JUNE 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

“At the end of the day, they won’t remember what I did for them or what I said to them,” Notter says. “But what they will never forget is how I made them feel.”

“In all of these cases, my role is to provide them with answers from a Christian perspective,” Notter says. “Again, all of that is done through the power of listening and empathetically loving that person.” Early on in the journey, Notter always asks, “How can I pray for you, specifically?” “I want to know how I can lift them up in a tangible way to address the needs that they have,” says Notter, noting that not a lot of people turn down prayer. Some struggle with saying their goodbyes. Others grapple

with loneliness. Some are concerned about being a burden to their families. Others flounder because they have lost their sense of independence or identity. “Those are hardships to turn around mentally, emotionally, and spiritually,” Notter says. “The key is being in tune with people, feeling out where they are emotionally, and meeting them where they are so that you can eventually take them to where they need to be.”

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Notter helps patients and their families understand that as difficult as it is to walk this emotional path, it’s an opportunity for them to experience genuine love for one another.

“I say, ‘God, I am your servant. May your will be done in my life today,’” says Notter, who has a wife Shelley and three daughters: Hope (17), Sophia (15), and Cadee (13).

“It’s oftentimes through suffering that God develops the most character within all of us,” Notter says. “Sometimes that’s for the person who is facing the end of life and often it’s for the people who are loving their family members to the end of life.”

Though Notter occasionally comes home emotionally drained after a difficult day, he rarely struggles with compassion fatigue. “Thankfully, God has graced me with the ability to be present in the moment with all

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The Plainfield Farmers Market brings fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items to Plainfield residents. Lawn of the Plainfield Friends Meeting at US 40 & SR 267 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tournament style capture the flag 6-U, 10-U, 10+ age groups. Registration is required Register at wtp.recdesk.com or at the event. Grass field in upper Washington Township Park 6/13 6:00pm – 7:30pm 6/23 1:00pm – 2:30pm Free event

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The B&O Bicycle Tour is a fun event for families and serious riders alike. It starts on the dragstrip at Lucas Oil Raceway Park, rides on 5 miles of the B&O Trail. To register call: (317) 979-2467 Lucas Oil Raceway 8:30 a.m. $25 per person

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AVON FARMERS MARKET The Avon Farmers Market brings fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items to Avon residents. South Parking Lot of the Avon HRH Building 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

HENDRICKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S 24TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Come join us for a great day of golf and some relaxing time with other community-minded friends and neighbors! For information call: (317) 268-6240 Twin Bridges Golf Club – Danville 10:00 a.m.

For information call: (317) 718-6188 Avon Town Hall Park 6:00pm Free

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Calling all adult crafters! Create a fun, simple craft inspired by the online photo sharing website Pinterest. In this afternoon session participants will create their own mosaic dragonfly garden stone. Registration Required. Plainfield Public Library 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. OR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

OUTDOOR FREE CONCERT; AUDIODACITY Dizzy Izzy’s Food truck and drink vendor on site. Registration is not required Outdoor Amphitheater at the Washington Township Park 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The mic is amped, a keyboard is available and Who’s Yer Gamers bring the games. Show us your talent, play some games and have fun with friends. Registration is not required Washington Township Park Pavilion 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Sing your heart out at our karaoke party in Teen Central! There will be a wide selection of songs to choose from, so pick your favorites and show off your vocal skills. Grades 6–12. Deer Creek Golf Club - Clayton 10:00am

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PLAINFIELD CHAMBER GOLF OUTING Support the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce by becoming a sponsor, donor or volunteer for the Chamber Golf Outing. Funds help give scholarships to worthy individuals and light the streets during the holiday season. See Plainfield Chamber of Commerce for registration details. Plainfield Public Library 1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.

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Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Skin cancer is not just a summertime problem. It’s a year-round issue and by far the most common type of cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is highly curable when detected early. Jane Ambro, cancer prevention specialist at Indiana University Health West Hospital, offers tips for skin cancer prevention and early detection. “Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays,” Ambro says. “We often think about skin cancer during the summertime, when the days are longer,

the sun is brighter and we’re spending more time outdoors. However, overexposure to the sun can occur any time of the year. Damaging rays can penetrate through clouds and can reflect off of pavement, sand, water and snow.” Sunscreen We all know that sunscreen is important, but Ambro says the kind of sunscreen matters. It’s important to read the label closely. “Choose a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection, which protects against both JUNE 2018 / AVON/PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE

UVA and UVB rays,” she advises. Ambro also encourages choosing a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and choosing one that is water resistant. When buying sunscreen, remember that “water resistant” doesn’t mean “waterproof.” Sunscreen is not completely waterproof or sweat-proof. That’s why it’s important to reapply every two hours, or more if swimming or sweating. Remember to apply the sunscreen before going outside so it absorbs into the skin. “For children or for those with sensitive

skin, look for gentler sunscreens that include ingredients such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide,” Ambro explains. “Babies younger than six months of age should avoid using sunscreen if possible.”

Early Detection Skin cancer can affect people of all ages and skin types. Risk typically increases with age, and it’s important to talk with your doctor about your family history of skin cancer, personal history of sun exposure and if you notice any changes in your skin.

including the spaces between your toes, the back of your neck and scalp and even your back and bottom (using a hand mirror can help).

For self-examinations, remember and watch for the ABCDEs: Daily Protection • A: Asymmetry (one half of the mole Although too much exposure to the sun “Awareness is key to skin cancer prevention,” doesn’t match the other) is damaging, that does not mean you • B: Border irregularity says Ambro. “Look for changes in size, need to avoid summer beach plans. Just • C: Color that’s not uniform shape or color of a blemish, appearance implement everyday protection from the • D: Diameter of greater than 6 mm (about of a new growth on the skin or a sore that sun into your everyday routine. doesn’t heal. If you notice any spots that are the size of a pencil eraser) • E: Evolving size, shape or color different than others, or if you notice spots “When outdoors, protect your skin by that are changing, itching or bleeding, make covering up,” Ambro says. “Stay in the The skin is the body’s largest organ, and an appointment with a dermatologist.” shade, wear wide-brimmed hats and limit it serves as an outer covering protecting your time in the midday sun. Sunscreen against heat, light, injury and infection. Know Your Body should be worn daily, and can even be Check your body monthly from head to Check yourself regularly for any new or found in daily skincare products like toe for anything new or uncommon, and suspicious spots. Examine both your front lotion and makeup. Don’t spend time in a report any condition that lasts longer than and back in front of a mirror. Bend your tanning bed, and discourage your family and elbows and look carefully at your forearms two weeks to your doctor. Skin cancer is the friends from doing so.” and the back of your upper arms and palms. most common cancer in the United States, but it’s often treatable when detected early. Also, don’t forget to look at your feet,

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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF PLAINFIELD 160 Plainfield Village Dr. Suite 141 Plainfield, IN 317-707-7452 brainbalance.com

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Nicki Snodgrass was skeptical when she first stepped foot inside of Brain Balance. But she was also desperate after battling with her 5-year-old daughter over behavior issues, including extreme tantrums and refusal to listen. “I was at my wit’s end when I came to Brain Balance,” Snodgrass says. When she met with the center’s director & owner of the Plainfield location, Rhonda Zollner, however, her ears perked with hope. Brain Balance provides children ages 4-18 with a comprehensive, non-medical approach that combines physical and sensory exercises with academic skill training and healthy nutrition. “Everybody else focuses on bilateral stimulation. We are hemisphere specific, looking at comprehension, spatial, and bigger picture skills for the right brain and fact, figures, fine motor, and details for the left brain. We literally change the trajectory of brain development,” says Zollner, noting that function precedes development. “If you break your arm, when it heals, you go to therapy to work that weaker muscle. You’re not going to work both arms when one is fine. That’s what we do here with the brain.” Dr. Robert Melillo, creator & co-founder of Brain Balance Centers and author of several books, including “Disconnected Kids” and “Reconnected Kids,” maintains that 1 out of every 5 children is diagnosed with some type of neurological disorder that affects the ability to learn and socially interact. So he launched a program that integrates multiple aspects, including music, movement, light, sound and smell, as well as behavioral,

dietary and academic interventions. When a child first comes to Brain Balance, the staff completes a comprehensive assessment to determine if he or she is right or left brain weak. “We test more than 1,000 things with brain function,” says Zollner, who admits that the results are often eye-opening for parents. Crystal Callahan took her 7-year-old son Patrick for an evaluation and found that his left brain was functioning at an 11-yearold level while his right brain was that of a 2-year-old. “My jaw completely dropped,” Callahan says. “To hear that my son has the smarts of an 11-year-old is so impressive, but it hurt PlainfieldMag.com / JUNE 2018 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / 53

my heart that he was struggling on the other side at a much younger level.” The staff at Brain Balance doesn’t consider age, grade or symptoms during assessments. They look solely at brain function, focusing on the root problem. They find out where a child is maturity-wise in their brain by going all the way back to the brain stem and looking at primitive reflexes. This is because a brain is built from the outside in and the bottom up. “When you build a house, the first thing you do is lay the foundation,” Zollner says. “If you had a crack in the foundation, you fix that before moving on. We go back and build a child’s foundation so that it’s solid.” “Unless you deal with that core problem,

WHEN YOU BUILD A HOUSE, THE FIRST THING YOU DO IS LAY THE FOUNDATION. IF YOU HAD A CRACK IN THE FOUNDATION, YOU FIX THAT BEFORE MOVING ON. WE GO BACK AND BUILD A CHILD’S FOUNDATION SO THAT IT’S SOLID. - RHONDA ZOLLNER -

The larger testing room, used for physical activity, is where they look at the synchronization of the brain. They also work with cross-lateral gait aerobics, inner ear balance, and spatial awareness. The Once the assessment determines the sensory-motor room is where the majority duration of time a child likely needs to achieve brain balance, he or she attends one- of the sessions take place. For instance, if a child is right-brain weak, the right eye is hour sessions, three times a week. During blocked with a special pair of glasses so that these sessions, kids rotate from station to everything comes in through the left eye station. Melillo created various stations very intensely to stimulate the right brain. because through his research he saw that children didn’t just have cognitive, attention, They also work on auditory processing. or reading problems. They had motor, “We hear all the time from parents that sensory, dietary, and immune problems. their child can’t focus,” Zollner says. “What “All these areas of the brain are impacted so happens is that if you’re talking to me on my you can’t just work on one part of it,” Melillo left side and the television is going on my says. “That’s why most programs don’t work right side, the two sides of the brain are not processing at the same speed, so I’m going because they’re just looking at one piece of to catch bits and pieces of what you say and the puzzle.” you can do everything in the world to try to ‘fix’ a child and it won’t make a bit of difference,” Melillo adds.

bits and pieces of what’s on TV.” Parents can repeat themselves until they’re blue in the face, but if the child can’t learn due to an imbalance, “it’s like pouring water over a rock,” Zollner says. Brain Balance also works on processing speed (how fast a child takes in information), visual perception, and eye tracking. A child who struggles with reading might skip words or lines, make careless mistakes, or re-read the same sentence multiple times. At Brain Balance they look at how eyes are fluently reading from left to right and how quickly a child’s eyes shift from one thing to another. In addition, some kids turn their entire head rather than simply moving their eyes because they struggle with head/eye separation. If a child’s eyes aren’t tracking, that’s where distractibility comes in. “Often when a child struggles with reading, people say, ‘Make him read more,’ but that’s not going to do anything for the imbalanced brain,” Zollner says. “Forcing them to read will only serve to further frustrate them.” And speaking of frustration: teenagers, in particular, spend countless hours looking at their phones, which means they’re not shifting their eyes back and forth. On top of that, many schools utilize tablets so there isn’t the shift of copying from the desk to the board, the board to the desk. “They’re not using that function of the brain anymore,” Zollner says. “You don’t use it, you lose it.”

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With tablets, too, there’s swiping — no fine motor turning of the page. That’s not good since we rely on our senses for brain activation. “Teenagers sit side-by-side, texting each other,” Zollner says. “It’s no wonder they struggle to socialize and read body language.” Then there are the young children staring at devices. Parents don’t see the harm in letting their tyke play on an iPad, but doing so causes one side of the brain to develop too quickly, causing an imbalance. Zollner first learned about Brain Balance when her own son, Gage, began lashing out at her daily. Gage entered the program at age 6 and, within three months, his behavior changed dramatically. Recently Dr. Melillo came to Plainfield and held a seminar where he shared exciting news from Martin Teicher, a professor and researcher with McLean Hospital at Harvard Medical School, who stated that “Brain Balance exercises have widespread effects on functional connectivity.” The most poignant stories come directly from the kids who have gone through the program. These are kids who have often been written off by society as hopeless and helpless. “They hug me, thank me, and tell me that Brain Balance changed their life,” Melillo says. The center, which just celebrated its grand opening in March, has already helped numerous children, including Snodgrass’ daughter, who after three months, witnessed incredible improvement. “She’s constantly getting positive feedback from her teacher, and we’re having fewer issues at home,” Snodgrass says. “We can go out in public without worrying that it’ll be a humiliating experience. She has flourished through this program.” Brain Balance is located at 160 Plainfield Village Drive, Suite 141 in Plainfield. To learn more, call 317-707-7452 or visit brainbalance.com.

RHONDA ZOLLNER & BRAIN BALANCE CO-FOUNDER, DR. MELILLO.

Q-&-A Montie Manning Director, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library I have been here since August 2017. Rachel, the director here, left. I found out about it because we were all a part of Evergreen Where are you from? Indiana, so we all knew each other, saw each Tell me a little bit about yourself: other at conferences and such. We were all I am from Hebron, Kentucky originally. your family, your background, etc. in tune with what’s going on with the others. When I was 18 years old, I went to college in Someone contacted me that the job was Louisville. I worked in the university library I have two brothers and two sisters, both of open. I applied and was selected. in college, and I was going to be a teacher. my parents have been gone for a while. I am But I really fell in love with working in the the youngest boy. I have a younger sister. What do you like best about library. In the teaching program, we did our They all live back home, and we get together Plainfield? student teaching very early. They did that to several times a year, birthdays, holidays, etc. weed people out. Well, I was weeded out. I I am married with no kids. We have cats There are many things I like about being applied to graduate school at the University instead. here. I like the trail systems. I am so looking of Kentucky. Eventually, I was hired as the forward to using those in warmer weather. director of a library in Alexandria, and I How long have you been here at the The parks are really nice. I really want to get served there as director for 13 years. We did Plainfield Library, and tell us what brought out to Sodalis Nature Park. Then there’s the some major renovations and really gutted you here? community. It’s a wonderful community to the place, starting from square one. It was be in. It’s a growing community. It doesn’t Writer / Jamie Hergott Photographer / Darren Boston

a great experience. I just got to the point where I was bored, and I thought, someone else needs to come in and take a crack at it.

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feel huge to me. It feels laid back, not hectic. I am thrilled to be a part of it. What is a typical day like for you at the library? There is none. I get up about 4:30 in the morning. As I’m drinking my coffee, I look at my schedule, think of all the things I want to do that day and then it never goes as scheduled. It’s a totally random experience every time I walk in. I like to be downstairs, but that’s not always how it turns out. I have lots of meetings and lots of planning. I am also the maintenance guy on staff, so whenever there’s a maintenance issue, I’m working on that. There is so much going on here, it’s often hard to keep up with it. I don’t sweat that too much. I know eventually a pattern will develop. What is your favorite part about working here? I’m going to have to say the staff and the

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people who come in. I love the folks who come in. I love the fact that they value the library. When we were really in the thick of the roof project, the workers were from out of town and would often comment on how many cars were in the parking lot. Libraries are so much more than books. They’re community centers, places for people to come in and have social contact and be with other people. It’s a gathering place. This library is the epicenter of the community as far as I’m concerned, and I think the community feels that way too.

What is your favorite book from when you were a child/young adult? “The Lorax.” We had this routine growing up. Every Friday, my mom and dad would get us from school. We went to dinner, went to the library and went to the grocery store. Then we’d be home by the time “The Dukes of Hazzard" came on at 8 p.m. Every single time, I got “The Lorax.” I checked it out a million times.

What is your favorite book and why?

What’s your favorite book to movie adaptation?

It’s “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. I absolutely love that book. I like the fact that it’s a group of individuals working together to overcome problems and to achieve a goal. That really speaks to me on so many levels throughout my life, work, all sorts of things. It makes me optimistic about things. No matter what you go through, as long as people stick together, things will be good.

I am a purist in some ways. Some of the more recent interpretations change the books too much and it spoils it for me. So I tend not see the remakes. However, Stephen Kings’ “Misery” was absolutely phenomenal. The book is good, and the movie is just creepy and awesome. It’s the rare case where I think the movie was better than the book.

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What are some of your hobbies? I like to read, naturally. I enjoy hiking, but I am not a camper. I do like the outdoors. I like going and getting a cabin in the woods. I like to travel. I’ve been to Alaska. It was very moving. We went whale watching, came up right next to us. I could have touched them. It was one of the top 10 experiences of my life. I have some travel goals. I want to go to Ireland since I’m Irish. I want to go to Rome because my undergrad was in ancient history. Germany is a place I’d love to go, especially for Oktoberfest. And Hawaii. Once I get to Hawaii, I will have almost visited every state in the Union. I’m just missing Vermont and New Hampshire. Where is the best place you’ve ever traveled? The coolest place I have been to was Bermuda. People often forget it’s even there. The people there were so nice and

respectful. The island is small but there’s a bus system and school kids would get on the bus. Kids would get up for the older people. It was just wonderful. The beaches there are wonderful. The food’s expensive, but it was just beautiful. Do you have any advice for your younger self? First, I’d choose to go back to myself in fifth grade. And if I did, there are three things I’d tell my fifth-grade self. The first thing would be to stick with sports. The second would be that school matters. Get serious about it early and don’t wait until high school to get your act together. And third, don’t ever take out a student loan. In a world of iPads, smartphones and screens everywhere, what’s something the library can offer that these things can’t? The human touch. People have been talking about the death of the library for a long

time. People come here because they get the social aspect. For some, this is the only social interaction they get. I’m confident the library will never go away. It’s a community thing. People crave community. What’s coming up at the library in 2018 that you’d like us to get the word out about for you? Virtual reality. We have just started to dabble with VR. We are looking to do some cool things with it as far as programming and exposing people to it. We are looking into using it to allow people to visit places they may not be able to get to otherwise. We are looking at grant funding and already some of the basics. We are focusing on how we can develop this technology and adapt it for use in the library. We are at the tinkering stage. I extend an invitation to the community to come if you haven’t already and check out what we have going on. You won’t be disappointed. You can stay up to date via our website plainfieldlibrary.net and social media pages.

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TO THE RESChE Plainfield Student Runs Small Animal Rescue Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Darren Boston

For as long as he can remember, Jack Estes has adored creatures of all shapes and sizes. Then on his 14th birthday, he got a betta fish named Apollo. He began researching how to properly care for it and learned that fish who live in small bowls die an untimely death because they’re forced to swim around in their own feces, which is toxic. Estes gave Apollo a 10-gallon tank all to himself, and a passion was born. “Apollo jumpstarted my love for helping abused or neglected animals,” says Estes, who went on to adopt fish, turtles, rabbits, mice, lizards, guinea pigs and hamsters. His rescue has grown to a whopping 184 animals, each of which has been given its own name. For

instance, there’s Chunk and Pipsqueak, sister dwarf hamsters, a gold barb fish named Spaz and a fancy guppy named Biggie Smalls. “I give them individual names and individual care,” says Estes, who rises at 4:40 a.m. daily to begin his 2-hour morning routine. He starts by giving fresh food and water to his diurnal animals (those active during dawn and dusk). Next, he wakes his day animals, then his fish, dogs and cats. The turtles and lizards aren’t fed until afternoon. Because Estes runs the rescue out of his bedroom, he can only take small animals. In the future, however, he hopes to become a 501c3-nonprofit organization and expand the rescue to include all creatures, including exotic ones like the Capybara, a mammal native to 60 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2018 / PlainfieldMag.com

South America and the largest living rodent in the world, weighing more than 200 pounds. Through the years, Estes has had to cap the number of animals he can take in when he’s felt overwhelmed by life. Besides being a pet rescue superhero, he’s also an honor student and prior to graduating from Plainfield High School in May, worked as senior editor of the school newspaper and yearbook staff. He also juggles part-time jobs. Earlier this year, Estes sold his bed in order to make more space for cages and tanks. He now sleeps on a couch in his room. Estes will attend IUPUI in the fall to earn a Master’s in biology before transferring to Purdue to pursue a degree in veterinary

also rescued Teacup, a side-neck snapping turtle, from someone who had stabbed her multiple times as evidenced by the knife marks in the shell.

tank. It was his first community set-up, and he filled a tank with 20 guppies and mollies, including cherry barbs, catfish and other species.

Estes says there’s no excuse for owners to be naïve about proper animal care, especially in the age of the Internet.

“They were loving life and then one day I noticed a white dot on one of their fins,” Estes says. It was a parasite that attaches to fish, destroys their scales and kills them. As soon as he spotted it, Estes quarantined the bettas. He even feigned sickness himself so he could stay home from school to try and save his fish. Sadly, he couldn’t isolate the disease and one by one, they started to die.

“People can Google how to care for a pet,” says Estes, who like his hero the late Steve Irwin, equally respects all forms of life. He notes that the trouble with our culture is that pets are often viewed as disposable. “If my fish dies, oh, well, I’ll flush it and get another”. That line of thinking sickens Estes.

medicine. Just because he’s starting college doesn’t mean he’s abandoning his pet rescue though. He and some friends who also have rescued pets plan to rent an old house in downtown Indy and live there together with their animals. Payton has a snake, two cats and a turtle. Kitana has three geckos, a bluetongued skink, two cats, two ferrets and a chinchilla. Estes usually acquires animals from people who relinquish them once they’ve gotten in over their heads. For example, a classmate purchased a Chinese water dragon from a pet store, having no idea it would ultimately grow to be a foot long. After the novelty wore off, she put it in a glass tank underneath her bed, neglecting to feed or water him. When Estes rescued Goji, he was at death’s door. “He couldn’t walk on his own,” Estes says. “His fingers and the end of his tail were bent due to a severe calcium deficiency.” Once Estes began feeding Goji a steady diet of live crickets doused in mealworms and topped with calcium powder, he began to thrive. Estes

“If you neglect giving an animal proper care, you’re robbing a living thing of a great life,” says Estes, whose mission it is to teach the public to research an animal before bringing it home. Too often people acquire a pet on a whim simply because it’s cute. For instance, chinchillas are adorable but extremely difficult to keep healthy because they’re from the mountain regions of South America and are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. As a result, they have a weak immune system. “When you bring a chinchilla to Indiana and sit it in a cage, it’ll get sick and die fast,” Estes says. “The cage has to be cool enough and dry enough. It’s not a typical rodent.”

“Every time I lost another one, my heart broke into pieces,” Estes says. A guppy named Big Momma was pregnant during the outbreak and was so sick that she was too weak to give birth on her own. Estes pulled her from the tank and using a tiny pair of rubber tongs he squeezed lightly on her body to push out the babies. All were stillborn but one, whom Estes named Tupac Junior, after his father. Big Momma died right after giving birth. Ultimately, only three fish survived. The experience only served to fortify Estes’ resolve to save the animal planet. Each morning, he gently talks to his creatures, greeting them and asking how they’re doing.

“These animals have seen the hateful nature of humans so I imagine they appreciate hearing someone with a soft voice who wants Estes has taken several online pre-vet courses to love them,” Estes says. He’s witnessed, and in-person workshops at Purdue’s firsthand, how such TLC can change an downtown location so that he can learn as animal. Take Teacup, the turtle who suffered much as possible about rehabilitation and the awful stab wounds. She was scared to medication. As a result, he’s able to clean and sanitize most wounds. He’s also learned how to death when she first entered Estes’ home. alleviate many diseases, such as swim bladder Now, however, she waves her little flippers to say hello. disease, a common ailment in aquarium fish. The DIY aspect of his pet rescue is partly “I’ll be happy when I see a generation of how he keeps the costs down since he funds kids start appreciating pets and animals,” the entire pet rescue operation himself. He estimates spending just over $200 per month Estes says. “That’s my dream.” on food and supplies. Until then, Estes continues to heal the “I’ve never had anyone offer a donation to the world, one fish at a time. pet rescue,” Estes says. “If that ever happened, I’d probably break into tears and thank them If you’d like to talk to Jack about surrendering an animal or if you’re a million times over.” interested in making a donation to his Estes recalls the heartbreaking time he lost a Small Animal Rescue, contact him at bunch of fish from a bacteria that infected the avantichamp@gmail.com. PlainfieldMag.com / JUNE 2018 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / 61

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FAST Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 508-8271 dfast@photographybyfast.com www.photographybyfast.com

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He does his job standing on top of trucks, laying in the mud or even from the air. David Fast, owner of Photography by Fast in Plainfield, claims that his willingness to be different is what makes him stand out. His business tagline is “the unusual and unique.” David and his wife Kathy have been doing photography for all 40 years of their marriage but began their family business in 2013. The love of commercial photography comes from being in the Architecture business for 35 years. “I love the architecture of buildings,” Fast says. “I love bridges, buildings, roads, even signs. We really don’t cut anything out. We consider it all art when we shoot.” They shoot weddings, families, babies, portraits and other genres. They’ve been dubbed “the funny photographers,” and it’s clear why: they are constantly laughing and finishing each other’s sentences. “I call myself his bag lady,” Kathy says. “I am always looking for complimentary shots and ideas. I also do all of the social media for the business.” Over the years, Fast’s repertoire of photography has grown into toying with infrared, drone shots and photo editing. Fast’s commercial projects include photo shoots for brick companies, architectural buildings, construction projects, layouts, catalogs and even shooting the IWEA (Indiana Water Environment Association) conference for the past six years and the Plainfield Garden Tour for the past five years. 62 / PLAINFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2018 / PlainfieldMag.com

Fast uses a drone to capture more dramatic footage of locations and subjects. He is professionally certified to fly them, and his drone is always charged and ready to fly. He never goes anywhere without his camera equipment. Fast doesn’t charge extra if photo shoots take longer than planned. They have even stretched out family shoots to wait for little ones to nap.

Fair each year and posts photos to viewbug.com, an online community for photography contests. David and Kathy are very involved in the Plainfield community. They are on the Board for the Garden Tour, they submit their art to the Plainfield–Guilford Township Public Library Arts Gala, and were the only

Photographer for Plainfield’s Bicentennial Celebration last year. “We may put more hours into a session than what we get paid for,” Fast says. “But I don’t care. I enjoy it. I’ll be doing this rest of my life. I want to keep having fun and enjoy what I am doing.”

“We know children don’t always cooperate,” Kathy says. “The time is not a big thing for us.” Fast will often travel for weddings and scope out the location beforehand so he can be ready with ideas for the big day. He comes up with backup plans in case weather or other conditions aren’t ideal and can change all photography plans on the fly. Fast enters his photo work in the State

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