Mike and Jaydene Laros and the Fondulac Farm photo by Cindy Steele
who suggested they check out the local Rotary Club, where they met lots of people with no ulterior motives.
“ One thing leads to another,” Jaydene said, and she became involved in the Brown County Community Foundation board, Mother’ s Cupboard, a church in Bloomington, and other activities.“ When I see a need, I try to step in and help out.”
She also served as interim director of the Foundation.
Mike also joined the Community Foundation board, and has been active in Rotary, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Developmental Services in Columbus, Indiana Heritage Arts, the Taste of Art auction, and other organizations.
He was active in the first attempt to get highspeed internet in Brown County.
“ I knew it would be important for growth and to build the tax base,” he said, as well as helping local schools. He credits Scott Rudd with the work in pulling together a task force and getting commitments from local electrical cooperatives to build and improve the network. And he mentions Del Newkirk as an inspiring figure who sets an example of community involvement and philanthropy.
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