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Brownsburg High School
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excelled in theater and
progressed into filmmaking
bringing his latest project
back to Indiana.
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What's the difference between a city and a
town? If you said cities have elected mayors, In April of this year we will be celebrat-
you'd be partially right. Recently, a Browns- ing the Hendricks County ICON’s 8th an-
burg Town Councilman wrote on Facebook niversary. We have enjoyed, over the years,
that his town should explore what it means producing what we believe to be the best
to become a city. Brian Jessen supports the community news product serving the Avon,
conversation and we agree whole-heartedly. Brownsburg, Danville and Plainfield market-
Hendricks County has the third (Plain- places.
field) and seventh (Brownsburg) largest After much discussion, we have decided
towns in Indiana. Both municipalities could to increase the frequency of ICON to two
easily meet the requirements to hold a vot- times per month beginning in April – launch
er referendum on the matter because they date will be April 16. Our mission in produc-
meet many of the guidelines. Becoming a ing the ICON has always been to provide our
third-class city would mean an elected ex- readers with a snapshot of the community.
ecutive or mayor and probably an expansion You may be asking why would we want to
of the city council to seven seats. Third-class increase frequency at a time when newspa-
cities still have an elected clerk-treasurer, per readership is on the decline? Great ques-
too. Third class cities have a population un- Whole lot of spirit tion. Unfortunately, because of the failure of
der 35,000. major metropolitan daily newspapers, com-
Of course, this is an expansion of govern- bined with a false assumption that everyone
ment with more council seats and the sala- Commentary by Dick Wolfsie zen creamed spinach soufflé (which sounds turns to electronic devices for news, there
ry of a mayor. There would be more election is a myth that no one reads newspapers any
My wife says I’m not a spiritual person but healthy, but it contains an alarming 27 grams
yard signs cluttering up the streets, too. more.
I believe I could be someday. I mean, you have of fat). When we go shopping anywhere to-
But a mayor could be a benefit to these The Pew Research Center, citing a Nielsen
to have faith. The most spiritual thing I do is gether, I’m on a very short leash and the
towns. Mayors are the executives of their cit- Scarboroughs report, shows that 56 percent
shop at Whole Foods, a supermarket that ca- chances of getting any treats are zero—even if
ies and a go-to person - an Icon if you will of of people who read a newspaper product
ters to people who opt for a diet that is organ- I beg. I wish my wife would treat me more like
their communities. read print exclusively. We are currently con-
ic, pure and chemical-free. However, I prefer a dog. I deserve it.
Mayors can act quickly and decisively and, ducting research on our own, which I believe
food with preservatives. It’s cheaper than a All the magazines at Whole Foods promote
in terms of economic development, may will further quantify these findings. Please
face lift. a healthy lifestyle. The words “yoga,” “yogi” or
help attract larger employers who won't wait see our ad in this issue, on page 2, which will
My wife is really the big fan of this store, “yogurt” are always somewhere on the cov-
for a body of council members to publicly direct you to http://survey.smari.com/tc1
and whenever we are headed in that direction, er. One that caught my eye was called Spiri-
debate incentives. to take the survey. This information will go
she says, “Let’s stop at Whole Foods.” Some- tual Re-awakening. If you turn the magazine
Maybe publicly debating these issues is a a long way in helping us create the type of
times we don’t even go in. We simply look in over and then upside down, it reveals a totally
good thing, too. As voters of Plainfield and community news publication that you would
the huge window and watch people shop and different publication called The Road to Re-
Brownsburg, these are the types of questions like to read and is an accurate mirror to your
eat vegan pizza. It’s all about the journey, isn’t newal. I thought this was another approach
that need to be addressed. community.
it? See, I’m getting more spiritual already. to reaching nirvana, but it may have been a
Voter referendums are a great platform The ICON is a labor of love for my staff
Over the years, Mary Ellen and I have subliminal reminder that your subscription is
to spur discussion, but let the conversation and me and we look forward to publishing
shopped at various supermarket chains. I about to expire.
begin now before the pressure of a deadline a second issue of ICON per month. If you
don’t like buying eggs and milk in the same The alternative cover has a headline re-
starts to loom. Let's find out if it will be sig- have questions, never hesitate to contact
place you can buy snow boots, an unassem- vealing an article with a check-list for what
nificantly more expensive to turn a town into me via email at [email protected] or call me
bled chest of drawers and treadmills, like to take on your next journey. Already feeling
a city or will it yield numerous benefits for [phone]. Happy March!
Super Target or Meijer. They’re really Half my otherworldly side, I predicted they would
the first town to make the jump. At the very
Foods. But at Whole Foods, almost every- advise bringing a positive attitude, a degree
least, having more accountability to the vot-
thing on the shelves is edible, except stuff that of self-reflection and a measure of introspec-
ers should be a consideration – and in the
is fat-free, gluten-free or sugar-free…which, tion. Actually, the top three were underwear,
case of Brownsburg, can you imagine how
come to think of it, is almost everything. white socks and sandals. These were items to Rick Myers is co-owner of Times-Leader
entertaining it would be following a mayoral Last week, I bought an organic bar of soap, take on one of the several dozen mind/body Publications, LLC., publisher of Hendricks
election? Let's start talking. County ICON and Hendricks County Busi-
wrapped in clear shrink-wrap. When I got retreats they were offering around the world,
ness Leader. Write him at news@myIcon.
out of the shower the next morning, I told my and at a very lofty price, I might add.
info.
MONTHLY QUOTE wife that I didn’t think it lathered very well. I guess you can be a new-age, Whole-
“Is it because it’s organic?” I asked Mary Ellen. Foods-shopping, transcendental-meditation-
“No, it’s because you just washed yourself loving, yoga-practicing, Buddha fan, and still
with a wedge of cheese.” believe in capitalism in the real world. BELIEVE IT!
Mary Ellen’s shopping list is a model for all That’s the spirit.
"There is no real excellence in all
Americans who want to eat healthy. She buys
Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen-
of this world which can be skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, broccoli, Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with
his wife of 33 years. Dick is usually in the sical laws on the books. Each month, we’ll
separated from right living." skinless chicken breasts, and granola. When basement trying to think up something share one with you…
I have a chance to shop on my own at the tra- funny to write. He can be reached at: In Nebraska, if a child burps during church,
~ David Starr Jordan ditional chain stores, I smuggle in the white [email protected]. his parent may be arrested.
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Captain Jack Sadler
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0 Commitment to community
BEHIND THE BADGE Virginia. When we would visit there, I re-
member being so impressed with how well
he treated people and was captivated when
Born in West Virginia, Captain Jack Sadler
he told stories of his job. Everyone showed a
has called Hendricks County home for a very
great deal of respect toward him and he was
long time. Starting school in the fifth grade
a great man. As a teenager, I decided I, too,
at Danville, Sadler is proud
wanted to be a police officer.
to say he is a 1992 Danville
I wanted to be able to protect
High School graduate. The at-
and serve the community
traction to law enforcement
in which I grew up, and the
though can be traced back to
Hendricks County Sheriff’s
his roots in West Virginia.
Department has provided me
ears “My step-grandfather was a that opportunity.
Huntington Police Officer. He
Y was so kind and so respected What has been one of
in the community. I would lis- your favorite moments
ten to his stories and was so on the job?
amazed,” said Sadler.
As a young police officer,
1936-2016 “This is what I was meant
I felt a sense of pride know-
to do,” he added.
ing I was now protecting my
After studying Law En-
community. It is gratifying
forcement at Vincennes Uni- HC Sheriff’s Department Captain
to be able to help the victim
versity, Sadler joined the Vin- Jack Sadler, Enforcement -
of a crime or take an offend-
cennes City Police in 1996. He Division Commander
er off our streets. As my ca-
and his wife, who is also from Photo by Sherry Moodie
2016 ANNUAL MEETING reer has evolved, my role in
Hendricks County, wanted to
law-enforcement has changed. In my cur-
come back home to be close to family. “I fell in
rent position, I now have the same sense of
love with my hometown and wanted to come
pride for our deputies, knowing that they
back,” explained Sadler.
Celebrating 80 years of service are also making a positive difference in our
After four years on the VCPD, Sadler
community. Having an opportunity to be an
moved back to Hendricks County and joined
Emergency Response Team member, a field
the Sheriff’s Department. “I want to help,
training officer, a detective, a road sergeant,
Saturday, April 09, 2016 I want people to feel safe where I live.” said
a firearms instructor, a DARE officer and
Sadler.
working a few years with the United Drug
Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Recently promoted captain, Sadler is busy
Task Force have all been great moments and
learning his new role at the department. He
opportunities in my career. My favorite mo-
and his wife are also busy raising their son
Doors Open Meeting Begins ment thus far, is having the opportunity to
7:30 AM | 9:00 AM who is very active in school.
serve as the Uniform Division Commander.
What does a normal day consist of?
What aspect of the job do you
• Enjoy a Free Breakfast As the Uniform Division Commander, I find most challenging?
am responsible for 35 merit and 10 reserve
• Vote for Board of Directors We will be deputies. Every day is different for me, de- onThe ine jtohbis odfa ya apnodli caeg eo. ffiHcaevri nisg nthoet saunp peaosryt
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lice officer’s day is never routine, even when
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gift for attending between law-enforcement and the commu-
(one per household) schedule uniformed deputies for our patrol
nity in which we serve.
• Win Prizes coverage, as well as non-routine events and
security. I interact with other departmen- What are your future goals?
tal staff, the public, other agencies, and the Professionally or Personally?
Watch the mail for your invitation. prosecutor’s office in order to share informa- I am not one to get too far ahead of myself
tion, resolve any issues, and keep the Sheriff
when discussing professional goals. I hope
informed. I am responsible for ensuring all
to continually learn and improve my current
rules and regulations, of the department, are
assignment. As I continue to increase my
enforced within the uniform division.
knowledge and experience, I am excited to
see what the future holds.
What was your inspiration to become a
police officer/firefighter?
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Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COVER STORY March 2016 7
Brownsburg High School graduate,
The
John Armstrong, excelled in theater
and progressed into filmmaking bringing
Producer
his latest project back to Indiana
John Armstrong
By Gus Pearcy
pregnant. During his first year he met Shoul-
In third grade, John Armstrong got the
berg and Spicer. They all became fast friends
lead in a courtroom-based play called "Goldi-
and artistic buddies. After earning his master’s,
locks vs. the Three Bears.” Armstrong played an at-
Armstrong went to New York and then Ohio. He
torney and thought he wanted to be a lawyer, but
became an acting teacher in universities and private
years later, he jokes, he discovered he really enjoyed
schools before doing movie producing. He still con-
playing a lawyer.
sults with CEOs and politicians about public speak-
Now, Armstrong is producing a feature-length
ing.
film in Bloomington called "The Good Catholic." It
Spicer and Armstrong did two short films when
stars Danny Glover and John C. McGinley. It also
they formed Pigasus (named after the mythical pig
represents the latest step in a career path in the arts
with wings created by author John Steinbeck sym-
for the 1996 BHS grad.
bolizing earthbound but aspiring). One called "At
"The good thing about film (making) is it's not
Me or With Me" starred Armstrong and can be
brain surgery," Armstrong said. "No one is going to
found online at PigasusPictures.com.
die if you screw it up."
The filming is wrapping up in Bloomington this
Armstrong strongly credits his high school choir
month. Armstrong said the final editing should be
director Deborah Prather with influencing his love
done by the summer. Then Pigasus will market the
for the performing arts. Prather, who left Browns-
film through film festivals in hopes of finding a dis-
burg High School and is working with a Zionsville
tributing partner.
church, says she is thrilled with Armstrong's suc-
Part two of the business model is premiering the
cess. She remembers one of his first musical per-
film in Indiana and private deals with movie houses
formances in a high school production of "Crazy for
across the state in conjunction with a promotional
You."
blitz and the movie will be available for pay-per-view
"When I see all these things on Facebook about
online. Both routes will hopefully make the invest-
him, I'm just so pleased that he's put all the pieces
ment worthwhile and allow Pigasus to make more
together and figuring out what it means to be tru-
films.
ly involved in the arts," she said by phone from her
One of the goals of Pigasus is to bring filmmaking
Lebanon home. "It just becomes such an important
back to Indiana, Armstrong said.
part of your life and consumes you."
"We hope to grow the film industry in Indiana,"
What Prather taught Armstrong was that not only
Armstrong said. "We're natives. We're not trying to
a love but also a discipline is needed to succeed in
bring Hollywood here. We're trying to grow it from
the performing arts. Armstrong was in the concert
the ground up."
choir and the show choir, where Prather said he had
The success of "The Good Catholic" will be a ba-
innate performing abilities.
rometer for the future of the company and their big
"I remember he sang a solo on the song 'Stardust,'"
goal.
Prather remembered, "It was pretty show-stopping
"We need people to get behind what we're trying
when John would step up to the front and take the
to do to make the movie successful, so we can keep
mic. The audience paid attention." Above, top image: John Armstrong with classmates from Brownsburg High School
making movies," Armstrong said. "So we can create
"The Good Catholic," written and directed by Paul circa 1996. Bottom image: On the set of "The Good Catholic" is (from left) John
a film market here and retain talent because there
Shoulberg, is loosely based on Shoulberg's parents, Armstrong, Danny Glover and John's son, Jack. Submitted Photos
are a lot of talented people here that want to do film
a priest and a nun who fell in love and decided to
but they got to leave."
have babies, Armstrong said. It stars Danny Glov-
er, John C. McGinley, Wrenn Schmidt and Zachary
The life of a producer
Spicer, a Greencastle, Ind. native who founded Piga-
sus Pictures along with Armstrong. The boys were
Being a film producer requires using a wide variety of skills in service of storytelling. During the interview, Armstrong had
able to get David Anspaugh, director of "Hoosiers"
to excuse himself to get a very specific prop for the film. In the story, John C. McGinley plays a priest who is a super fan of IU
and "Rudy" to be the film's executive producer. Arm-
basketball. This required getting permission to use footage of the games and the use of an IU basketball uniform for filming.
strong calls Anspaugh the "godfather" of the produc-
tion. There is no shortage of big names associated Armstrong did not realize that they were filming a scene that day with McGinley wearing an IU jersey over his priestly frock.
with this film. Many are graduates of Indiana Uni- But they weren't using just any uniform. They had asked IU for permission to use IU player and legend Kent Benson's uniform
versity and became friends there. from the IU Henke Hall of Champions. But Armstrong had to fetch the No. 54 jersey off the mannequin before the scene was
After graduating from Brownsburg High School, scheduled to be filmed.
Armstrong earned a bachelor's degree in musical
He peddled over to IU Athletic Director Fred Glass's office to get the key and then to the hall of champions to retrieve the
theater at IU and then performed with the national
jersey. Armstrong said it is all in a day's work as a producer.
touring company of Seussical. He returned to IU for
a master’s degree in fine arts when his then-wife got
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What's there to do in Hendricks County?
MARCH EVENTS EASTER EGG HUNTS
Mar. 12 • Dogtona! | When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Where: Hendricks
County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex; 1900 E. Main
Mar. 4 – 6 and 11-13 • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Mar. 19 • Brownsburg Easter Egg Hunt | When: 11 a.m. |
St., Danville | Cost: $5 per dog | Contact: Cameron Johnson
Dreamcoat | Where: Avon Middle School South; 7199 E. US Where: Arbuckle Acres Park; 200 N. Green Street, Brownsburg
[phone].
36, Avon | Cost: $12 (Adults 18+), $10 Youth & Seniors (62+) | | Contact: Brownsburg Park [phone].
Contact: [phone].
Mar. 12 • Tomahawk Trail Run 8k | When: 9 a.m. | Where:
Mar. 19 • Sensory Easter Egg Hunt | When: 1 p.m. | Where:
Blanton House Retreat & Conference Center; 625 N.
Mar. 5 • Plainfield Spring Fling 10k and 5k | When: Race Day Washington Township Park Pavilion Center; 435 Whipple Ln.
Washington St., Danville | Cost: $20 preregistration, $30 day
Registration 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., 10k begins at 9:00 a.m., 5k | Contact: Lora Lacey [phone].
of registration | Contact: Nate Phipps [phone].
begins at 9:15 a.m. | Where: Plainfield Parks & Recreation
Department; 651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield | Contact: Plainfield Mar. 26 • Danville Easter Egg Hunt Children | When: 2 p.m.
Mar. 12 • GPS Scavenger Hunt | When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Parks and Recreation [phone]. | Where: Ellis Park Train Station, 600 E. Main St., Danville |
Where: Ellis Park and Gill Family Aquatic Center; 49 N. Wayne
Contact: Stan Wilson [phone].
St. | Contact: Stan Wilson [phone].
Mar. 5 and 12 • All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes | When: 8 a.m. – 3
p.m. | Where: McCloud Nature Park; 8518 Hughes Rd., North Mar. 26 • Avon Easter Egg Hunt | When: 11 a.m. – noon |
Mar. 19 • No Luck Run | When: 8:30 a.m. | Where: Claddagh
Salem | Free Will Donation | Contact: Parks Foundation of Where: Washington Township Park; 115 South Co. Rd. 575
Irish Pub, 2490 Futura Park Way, Plainfield | Cost: $25 and up |
Hendricks County [phone]. East, Avon | Contact: [phone].
Contact: RaceMaker Productions LLC [phone].
Mar. 11 • Irish Festival presented by The Hendricks Symphony Mar. 26 • Plainfield Happy Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt for
Mar. 26 • Rubber Ducky Race | When: 2:30 p.m. | Where: Ellis
Chorus and the Joyful Voices Youth Choir | Where: Avon our Easter Eggs Underwater | When: 10 a.m. – noon | Where:
Park Train Station, 600 E. Main St., Danville | Cost: $1 per duck
Middle School North; 1251 Dan Jones Rd. | $15 adults, $12 Plainfield Parks & Recreation Department; 651 Vestal Rd.,
| Contact: Stan Wilson [phone].
seniors, & $7 students | Contact: Marsha Shilts (517) 403- Plainfield.
8379.
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Leaving a legacy
to [email protected]
through service
VISIT HC can get more information about their proj-
ect at DanvilleRotaryClub.com.
They proved a small idea can become an
By Josh Duke
amazing collaboration to benefit future gen-
It’s your day, Rotary International has followed a sim-
erations with a little ingenuity and a lot of
ple motto since its inception: Service above
help. They still need to raise $97,000, but af-
make sure everything is how you want it. self.
ter attending their public meeting in Janu-
I have no better example of living out this
ary, I have no doubt they will reach that goal.
motto while celebrating our state’s bicenten-
This one example should encourage or
Minor Prophet Productions nial than Danville Rotary Club’s proposed
perhaps challenge all of us to follow suit and
Legacy Project, the Jack Willard Community
do our part to celebrate our state’s 200 years
Wedding DJ Service Park. Talk about community collaboration by leaving our own legacy. Big or small, I en-
and civic pride; this project oozes it.
courage all groups to consider putting to-
When I took over as the Bicentennial
gether a Legacy Project.
When it comes to your wedding, what do you want? There are County Coordinator last summer, the first
We even have a local Legacy Project com-
some DJ services that believe they are the show. That’s not the group to request a presentation was the
mittee that has set a goal of having 20 state-
case at Minor Prophet Productions. Music tracks can be made Danville Rotary Club. From that initial pre-
endorsed Legacy Projects this year in Hen-
tailored for your special day. sentation, they formed a committee to do dricks County and is ready and willing to
something special for their town and leave
• Online Planning Tools • Master of Ceremonies help groups with ideas or other support. We
a legacy.
• Professional Sound System • Event Coordination also have a few funding mechanisms in place
They quickly focused on a vacant parcel of
• Music for Reception and/or Ceremony • Live Music if Desired to get you started.
land owned by the town west of the Court-
For more information, visit our local Bi-
house Square in front of the fire station and
centennial website at www.VisitHendricks-
Eddie Prather, Wedding DJ and Sound Engineer wanted to transform that unused lot into a
County.com/Bicentennial, and dare to put
7401 East 200 North | Avon, IN 46123 firefighter-themed community park.
service above self in 2016.
[phone] | Cell: [phone] Those Rotarians would be the first to tell
[email protected] you they had no clue what they were doing
Josh Duke is the Communications
www.minorprophetstudio.com when they started. But within a few months Manager for Visit Hendricks County.
that small idea became what should be the contact him at
envy of all other civic groups in this coun- [email protected]
or [phone]
ty with the help of the Danville Fire Depart-
Eddie Prather ment and Danville Parks Department. You
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Fiber is not Cable
HC ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY
Greek Revival sits on vs.
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Cartersburg Road Fiber! Internet speed
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By Ken Sebree Smithville Competition
There are eight prop-
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erties in Danville that
are listed on the Nation- When it comes to home cooking, there’s certainly nothing wrong
al Register of Historic with a slow-cooked meal. But when it comes to your internet,
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the start of the American Civil War, the exterior and interior display many el-
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on the front façade, custom entry doors, sidelights, transoms, and other clas-
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unfinished attic. There are hand-hewn timbers joined by wood pegs and rough Minutes Minutes
sawn roof deck planks – some as wide as 22 inches. Also, there are wood doors
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Underwear drives ends March 7
SPRING
"Underneath it all, we're all the same" is an interfaith campaign to provide under-
wear to the impoverished. New underwear (packaged or tagged) will be accepted in a
CLEANUP donation box in the main foyer of the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Con-
ference Complex. The goods are distributed to Sheltering Wings, Family Promise, the
Children's Bureau, the Disabled Veterans Outreach and food pantries.
Monetary donations will be accepted and used to purchase additional items at
wholesale. For more information or to make a monetary donation, contact Sherry
Zerbe at [phone] or [email protected].
• Crushed Concrete Available
• Large Roll-Off Containers
Available
'Joseph' opens March 4
• Landclearing
• Scrap Metal Recycling
Hendricks Civic Theatre will open "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
• Secure Documentation At 7:30 p.m. March 4. Performances will continue the same time on March 5, 11 and 12
and 2:30 p.m. on March 6 and 13, all at Avon Middle School South auditorium.
The production features 76 youth performers.
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Tickets may be purchased at www.hendrickscivic.com.
County parks dept. holds
public meeting March 1
If you're interested in the future direction of the county
parks, then you should attend the Hendricks County
Parks Department public meeting to see and have input
into the 5-year Comprehensive Master Plan.
The meeting will be 6:30 p.m. March 1 at the Hendricks
County Government Ceter, 355 S. Washington St.,
Danville.
The plan includes projects for the Vandalia Trail,
McCloud And Sodalis nature parks. It will also be a first
RAYS TRASH SERVICE look at the plans for the future W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Photos Courtesy of hendrickscountyparks.org
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