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Brownsburg Buzz - Local News & Events For Brownsburg & Surrounding Area

Issue #001

07 Jan

Issue #001

In This Issue of the Buzz:

  ⏰ Upcoming Local Events

 🥕 "Exploring Agriculture in 2024 - Local B’Burg Farmer”

👉 “Brownsburg Drivers Entered in Chili Bowl Nationals”

 💲 “Innovative Childcare Solutions in Brownsburg,Indiana”

 🏈 Brownsburg H.S. Wrestling Falls To Crown Point in Finals

  🔔 BCSC School News:

- Brownsburg Board Opts Not to Renew Dr. Snapp’s Contract

 ☂ Local Weather

 💲 Local Business Partners

Upcoming Local Events

January 2024

February 2024

  • February 1, 2024: Boys Basketball Game vs Crispus Attucks, 7:30 pm - Schools and Education

  • February 1, 2024: Brownsburg Rotary Club every Thursday at The Locale, noon - Local Events

  • February 3, 2024: Times & Dates Subject to Change. Please Check with Organization - Local Events

  • February 5, 2024: Check out events at your Brownsburg Library - Brownsburg Library Events

Exploring the Future of Agriculture: National No-Tillage Conference 2024

The 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference is scheduled for January 9-12 at the Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. It kicks off with a pre-conference workshop hosted by Hendricks County farmer Mike Starkey in Brownsburg, focusing on his water quality monitoring project with Bob Barr from IUPUI. This event, offering insights into conservation practices, requires advanced registration and includes a sit-down dinner.

Michaela Paukner, managing editor of No-Till Farmer, which organizes the event, highlights the conference's diverse learning opportunities. These include general sessions with experts, customizable classroom sessions, and daily roundtable discussions, allowing attendees to learn about successful no-till practices from a global perspective.

The conference is particularly beneficial for both new and experienced farmers interested in no-till farming. It offers a unique platform to exchange ideas and learn from seasoned practitioners, making it an ideal venue for farmers considering adopting new practices.

Prominent speakers at the conference include no-tiller and philanthropist Howard G. Buffet, who will discuss the crucial role of no-till farming in global food production. Also featured is Marion Calmer, a renowned no-till researcher, and Paul Jasa, the No-Till Innovator of the Year, who will provide insights on yield monitor calibration. 

In total, the conference will offer 40 face-to-face roundtables, 25 interactive classroom sessions, and extensive networking opportunities with no-till farmers. This makes it a comprehensive event for anyone interested in no-till farming methods and their impact on agriculture and the environment.

Click Here for more info.

Brownsburg Midget Car Drivers Entered in the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals

The Chili Bowl Nationals is an indoor midget car race that takes place January 8-13 on a 1/4 mile dirt oval track at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Over 350 drivers are entered for the 38th running of the Chili Bowl Nationals. Five nights of qualifying heat racing leading up to the main feature race on Saturday. 

The drivers entered from Brownsburg, Indiana are:

- AJ Hopkins

- Adam Andretti

- Bryan Stanfil

- Marc Dailey

- Josh Hodge

- Frankie Guerrini

How To Watch:

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.

Chili Bowl Winners

  • 1987: Rich Vogler

  • 1988: Scott Hatton

  • 1989: Sammy Swindell

  • 1990: John Heydenreich

  • 1991: Lealand McSpadden

  • 1992: Sammy Swindell

  • 1993: Dave Blaney

  • 1994: Andy Hillenburg

  • 1995: Donnie Beechler

  • 1996: Sammy Swindell

  • 1997: Billy Boat

  • 1998: Sammy Swindell

  • 1999: Dan Boorse

  • 2000: Cory Kruseman

  • 2001: Jay Drake

  • 2002: Tony Stewart

  • 2003: Dan Boorse

  • 2004: Cory Kruseman

  • 2005: Tracy Hines

  • 2006: Tim McCreadie

  • 2007: Tony Stewart

  • 2008: Damion Gardner

  • 2009: Sammy Swindell

  • 2010: Kevin Swindell

  • 2011: Kevin Swindell

  • 2012: Kevin Swindell

  • 2013: Kevin Swindell

  • 2014: Bryan Clauson

  • 2015: Rico Abreu

  • 2016: Rico Abreu

  • 2017: Christopher Bell

  • 2018: Christopher Bell

  • 2019: Christopher Bell

  • 2020: Kyle Larson

  • 2021: Kyle Larson

  • 2022: Tanner Thorson

  • 2023: Logan Seavey

Governor Holcomb's Next Level Agenda: Innovative Childcare Solutions in Indiana

Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana announced a significant initiative under the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, providing $18.1 million in grants to 64 businesses, school organizations, and community groups. This funding, part of Holcomb's 2023 Next Level Agenda, is aimed at enhancing employer-sponsored childcare options to meet the needs of working parents. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving businesses, community groups, and schools, all working towards supporting the state's workforce and young children's education.

The program offers a variety of childcare solutions. Thirty-three employers will provide on-site childcare, and 13 will offer childcare tuition benefits. Other recipients will support childcare through different methods, like reserving seats at partner childcare centers. The funding covers several eligible expense categories, including sponsoring Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAPs), providing on-site or near-site childcare, establishing priority waitlist partnerships with local childcare programs, offering tuition benefits, reserving seats in local childcare programs, providing backup care options, community infrastructure investments, and implementing TriShare programs. In TriShare, childcare costs are shared between the employer, employee, and local community.

This initiative will distribute 72% of a $25 million fund in this round, with the remaining to be allocated in 2024. The allocation varies by employer size, with large employers receiving up to $750,000 each, mid-sized up to $350,000, and small employers up to $50,000. Courtney Penn, OECOSL director, expressed enthusiasm for the innovative childcare solutions that will support children's early education, crucial for their brain and social development. The program is funded partly by the state's federal COVID-19 relief funds and is supported by the Indiana Manufacturer's Association. It aims to strengthen the early care and education sector, supporting today's workforce and investing in the future.

First Round Awardees:

Hendricks:

Brownsburg - K1ds Count Therapy, LLC - $200,000

(For a full list of awardees Click here).

Brownsburg falls to Crown Point 26-22 in the 2024 4a Wrestling Team State

Unexplained Decision: Brownsburg School Board Opts Not To Renew Dr. Snapp’s Contact

(The following is a short summary of the complete and detailed article published in and by the “Brownsburg Sentinel”).

The Brownsburg Community School Board decided unanimously not to extend Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp’s contract beyond the 2025-2026 school year.

This decision was made in a public meeting following a private executive session, based on the recommendation of BCSC Legal Counsel David Day. The school board did not offer any explanation or context for their decision. Dr. Snapp's contract includes a clause for automatic renewal unless notice is given by January 2nd of the expiration year.

Questions from the public about the decision and its background were not addressed by the board. The board has not yet decided whether Dr. Snapp will complete his current contract term.

Next regularly scheduled School Board meeting:
Date: January 8th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Where:  BCSC Administration Building
             310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg 46112 
             Public entrance for the meeting is Door 7

Please visit the “Brownsburg Sentinel” for the full article and complete details.

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