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The Republican Volume 140, Number 9

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Honoring Lives Lost

Next month, the country will mark the one year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump declaring a national emergency due to COVID-19. To honor those in Hendricks County who have lost their lives during the pandemic, officials representing the towns of Avon, Brownsburg, Danville and Plainfield will come together to host a livestreamed event called “Brighter Together,” a virtual candlelight vigil on Sat., March 13 at the Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E US Hwy 36. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the public is asked to stay home and participate in the ceremony by placing a candle in their windows to show their support. The virtual ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/hendrickscountycommunityfoundation beginning at 7 p.m. Nearly 350 luminarias will be placed at Avon Town Hall Park to honor every Hendricks County resident who has passed away from the virus. The agenda for the evening includes a keynote speech by Town of Plainfield Police Chief Jared McKee, comments by Hendricks County Community Foundation President William Rhodehamel, and a moment of silence in honor of the lives lost. More information about the event can be found at https:// www.facebook.com/events/255407579396512 ______________________________________________

Gov. Extends Public Health Emergency

For the 12th time, Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued an executive order to renew the Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 outbreak. And for the 4th time, the Governor ordered the continuation of county-based measures and restrictions to help contain the impact and spread of the disease. For the past several weeks, Hendricks County has remained at the Yellow Advisory Level. __________

COVID Vaccine Update

Individuals 55 and over are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are currently eligible, you can register for your first vaccine by visiting ourshot.in.gov or by calling the local Hendricks County libraries. __________

Got News?

Each year the Hendricks County Recycling District offers grants to local tax-exempt and not-for-profit organizations that take on projects that further the District’s mission of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Places of worship, schools, charities and service organizations are encouraged to apply. Since 2006, the District has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to organizations here in Hendricks County. Past projects that have been approved include purchasing new recycling receptacles, recycled plastic picnic tables, dinnerware, water bottle refill stations, reusable shopping totes and more. The District has earmarked $10,000 for the Spring 2021 round of Community Grants Program and applications are now being accepted. All applications must be received by March 19, 2021; awards will likely be announced by May 1, 2021. To download a Community Grants Program Guide and application for Spring 2021, visit recyclehendrickscounty.org. For more information about the Community Grants Program, email Lenn Detwiler. ___________

Invasive Species Group Mission Statement

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Local Women Serve As 2021 500 Festival Princesses

MIRANDA BIEGHLER ___________________________

Community Grants For Recycling

CLAIRE RIGHTLEY ___________________________

The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that two college-aged women from Hendricks County have been selected to serve as 2021 500 Festival Princesses. Miranda Bieghler, Plainfield, a graduate of South Putnam High School and a junior at Manchester University majoring in elementary education. Claire Rightley, Avon, a graduate of Avon High School and a junior at Purdue University majoring in cybersecurity. The 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis, has a long history of celebrating Indiana’s most civic-minded, academically driven young women. Serving as a 500 Festival Princess provides young women with countless opportunities for leadership and professional development. The 500 Festival Princesses will virtually participate in the 500 Festival Leadership Development Program, presented by BKD, empowering participants to make a profound impact within their community and Indiana. In addition, each 500 Festival Princess will receive a $1,000 scholarship, made possible by Marlyne Sexton, an Indianapolis philanthropist and president of The Sexton Companies, and the 500 Festival Foundation. Since the program’s launch, more than 2,000 Indiana women have experienced the honor of serving as a 500 Festival Princess.

Committee members of the new group effort to combat invasive plant species in Hendricks County have approved a mission statement. The statement: “Recognizing the negative impact of invasive plant species on human, animal, native plant health, and the environment, the Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative provides education, resources and training on the identification and removal of those species.” Organized last year, the all-volunteer HC-IMC already has assembled teams to tackle invasive plants – Weed Wrangles – at Brownsburg Parks, the B&O Trail, and the Vandalia Trail. The next Weed Wrangle is March 6, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Brownsburg’s Williams Park. Pleasant Acres Nature Park in Jamestown hosts on March 13. HC-IMC plans a minimum of 10 Weed Wrangles during 2021, along with some public outreach activities. Call (317) 745-2555, ext. 3, for more information about HC-IMC. To learn more about participating in the Williams Park event, call (317) 858-4172. ____________

I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde

Published Weekly in Danville, Indiana

Tap to Table

By Melissa Gibson On Saturdays, March 6 and 13, McCloud Nature Park will celebrate an early settlers and Native American tradition. Guests can watch the process of making maple syrup from tapping the tree, to the modern evaporator to the bottle you pour on your pancakes in the morning. Park Naturalist Sarah Wolf and her team will share the story of how Native Americans discovered sap from North American maple trees, which led to syrup and maple candy – a special treat used for trade. “This was a really lean time for settlers and Native Americans,” Wolf explained. “Before spring has begun and the winter is kind of dragging on – it’s a food high in calories and was used as a survival food. Early settlers would set up sugar camps . . . and they would boil the sap around the clock,” Wolf said. The sugar camps were kind of a celebration – a big party, like a festival each year.” A guided tour will be provided at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both Saturdays but families can walk through the tour self-guided between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. if they wish. Throughout the tour, a Sap slowly drips from one of the trees tapped at McCloud scavenger hunt (picked up at Nature Park as part of the Maple Syrup Days event. It takes the Nature Center) will lead 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. Visitors can individuals on a half-mile see the process themselves on Saturdays, March 6 and 13, hike. Crafts will be offered at the Nature Center to take from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. home and continue the dis______________________________________________ cussion. “At the sugar shack station, we show a bottle of syrup and then a bottle of the Teach a man to fish, Hendricks County Hu- corn syrup and ask guests to and he won’t catch a better mane Society’s Pet Food look at the ingredient list. deal than the Fish Dinner at Pantry is still operating. I think learning about the American Legion Post 118, You don’t have to be an things we put in our bodies 846 S. SR 39, Danville. existing Pet Food Pantry sometimes surprises people. Leave the bait bucket at recipient - just call 317-745- It helps people understand home and head for the Le- 3338, answer some simple why it’s so expensive at the gion Post on Friday, March informational questions, and store. It takes 40 gallons of 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eat in you can receive dog or cat sap to make one gallon of or carry out. The public is food (& litter) as available. syrup,” Wolf added. Arrangements will be made Guided tours may be invited to attend. for pickup. limited based on the num__________ The HCHS Pet Food bers interested. Masks are Pantry is part of the Coun- required inside the Nature ty Food Pantry Coalition, Center and in the restrooms and also participates in but not outside if groups can three Gleaners Mobile Food The Jackie & Larry Pantry distributions. For safely distance. Sparks Memorial Scholar- more information about the Wear clothes for the ship opened March 1, 2021. Hendricks County Humane weather outside – boots or Tri-West High School Society, visit the website at waterproof footwear and layers are recommended. Alumni seeking an under- hendrickshumane.org. The ground is soft making it graduate degree who will __________ difficult for most strollers or complete at least one year wheelchairs. of post-secondary schooling by June 1, 2021 are eligible When one door closes, McCloud Nature Park is to apply. Applications are another opens; but we often located at 1818 Hughes Rd., look so long and so regretful- North Salem. For more indue May 31, 2021. To apply, go to Tri-West. ly upon the closed door that formation visit https://henwe do not see the one which drickscountyparks.org. DollarsforScholars.org.

Annual Maple Syrup Days Returns to McCloud Park

Fish Dinner At Legion Post

HCHS Pet Food Pantry

Tri-West Scholarship

has opened for us. Alexander Graham Bell

Legislative Breakfast Series Resumes

Sen. John Crane, Sen. Mike Young, Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Jeff Thompson, and Rep. Bob Behning have been invited to speak at the Legislative Breakfasts.

Hendricks Power Cooperative, Hendricks County Farm Bureau and North Salem State Bank have announced they will resume hosting the 2021 Legislative Breakfast series during the months of March and April. Events will be held on Monday, March 29 and Monday, April 26 at the Hendricks Power Exposition Hall, located within the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in Danville. Elected officials Sen. John Crane, Sen. Mike Young, Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Jeff Thompson, and Rep. Bob Behning have been invited to speak on issues related to the current legislative session. The event is open to the public, with questions from the audience being addressed as time allows. It is requested that masks be worn and social distancing practices be observed. Breakfast will begin promptly at 7 a.m., continental style. Please RSVP with reservations to janna.bolen@infarmbureau.com no later than March 25 and/or April 22.


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