Janus Golf & Batting Center one step closer, thanks to Duke Energy

Several poles along the driving range were considered a risk; Duke Energy agreed to remove them. (Photo provided)

Janus Developmental Services plans to open the Janus Golf and Batting Center on April 13 for the 2019 season. This will be the third year that Janus will operate the recreational facility, previously known as the Noblesville Golf and Batting Center.

As a nonprofit, Janus has been challenged with a lack of funding and staffing to make all the changes it dreams of happen immediately. However, Janus has also been extremely fortunate in receiving community support that is helping it get closer its vision of an updated and fun destination.

Most recently, a crew of volunteers from Duke Energy brought some heavy duty equipment over and removed a row of poles along the driving range. Several of the poles were leaning and/or broken and posed potential risks for damage. To say that Janus did not have the resources to remove the poles on its own would be a major understatement.

Janus would like to express its great appreciation for Duke Energy’s commitment to the community and its generosity in sharing its resources and expertise in helping resolve a significant challenge.

The Duke crew that volunteered their time and talents included Ryan Delphia, Jason Maus, Allen Rednour, Matt Wallpe, Jason Washburn, Zach Wright and Mark LaBarr.