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Volume 141, Number 14
Lyons’ ABA All-Star
Thursday, April 7, 2022
In This Week’s Issue
Danville South Elementary writing competition, page A-6 Work Release Success Story page A-8 Interview with Sheriff candidates, page A-9 DAR Chapter salutes Vietnam Veterns, page A-11
Candidate Event at Plainfield
Indiana Lyons’ fans don’t have to see his face to recognize Dillon Ware making one of his emphatic dunks. Ware has been named an ABA All-Star for the 2021-22 season.
Indiana Lyons forward Dillon Ware has been named to the American Basketball Association (ABA) 2nd Team West All-Stars for the 2021-22 season. Ware is a 2020 graduate of Danville Community High School. Ware led the Danville-based Indiana Lyons with 439 points, averaging over 23 points per game this season. He ranked second on the team in both blocks (18) and rebounds (127), averaging 7.5 boards per game. His 67 assists, nearly 4 per game, were good for third on the Lyons. “Dillon is a great young man on and off the court, and I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to coach him,” said Lyons head coach Jamarr Keglar. “I’m elated that the league is beginning to see, recognize, and appreciate him the way I do – as one of the best. It’s only the beginning for him, though, and I look forward TOPPLevel Entertainment to helping and watching DILLON WARE him continue to better him- ___________________________ self. Only up from here!” The son of Chadd Ware and Vanessa Mitchell, this is Dillon’s second season with the Indiana Lyons after playing basketball at DCHS and for a season at IU Kokomo. He is well-known among Lyons fans for his frequent and emphatic dunks during games. Through his ABA All-Star selection, Ware has been identified as one of the top 20 – or top 1% – of all players in the league. Ware was the only player in the ABA Midwest Region to be selected as a first- or second-team All-Star. The Lyons finished the 2021-22 season as finalists in the Midwest Region Tournament Championship Game and posted a 19-8 overall record, 15-2 at home. They were ranked No. 20 in the ABA. The Lyons play their home games at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville, affectionately known as the Lyons Den. Learn more about the team at www.IndianaLyons.com or by following them on Facebook. ______________________________________________
C O U N T Y
Guilford Township, in collaboration with the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Candidate night April 15, 7 p.m. at the Guilford Township Community Center. The public is invited to attend and bring their questions for our Candidates in the contested races of State Representative new house District 57, Plainfield Town Council Ward 3, County Council District 3 and Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. Guests will be given pen and paper to write a couple of questions relevant to the specific races that they would like answered. Each candidate will have 3 minutes to respond. Should be an informative evening for all. __________
Craft & Gift Show Saturday
There will be a Craft & Gift Show this Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to benefit Santa Shop!, a ministry to Hendricks County Children. The Santa Shop provides brand new itesm at deeply discounted prices for children to buy gifts for their families an friends on a child’s budget. The show will take place at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 1001 Concord Rd., Plainfield. Please stop by and see the wide variety of crafts for purchase. __________
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Garden Show
Gardening for All Ages, the Hendricks County Master Gardeners’ annual spring event takes place Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. In addition to 42 garden-related vendors, there will be programs on a variety of topics from experts. For the first time, this year’s speakers will all be members of Hendricks County Master Gardeners. The classes will be held throughout the day. There is no fee or registration required: 10 a.m. - Out With the Bugs, with Colletta Kosiba. A popular garden speaker, she writes a weekly column for The Republican. A Master Gardener since 1995, she has earned the Gold 3500 Level Advanced Master Gardener. 10:45 a.m. - Science Backed Companion Planting, with Magen Eller. A Master Gardener since 2013, she has a BS in Crop Science from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from North Carolina State University. 11:30 a.m. - Common Butterflies in Indiana, by Jackie Rosales. A Master Gardener since 2004, she is a retired biologist and loves to observe and photograph these insects. 1 p.m. - Love Your Houseplants and They will Members of Hendricks County Master Gardeners will Love Your Back, by Becky present free classes on a variety gardening topics during Troutman. A Master GarGardening for All Ages, Saturday, April 23, at the Fair- dener since 2004, she has grounds. Top row: John Dottenwhy, Magen Eller; middle, been a past president and Colletta Kosiba, Rose Lenihan; bottom, Jackie Rosales, served as Demonstration Becky Troutman. Garden Director. ______________________________________________ 1:45 p.m. - What DO Master Gardeners DO?, th with Rose Lenihan. A Master Gardener since 2005, in The Plainfield-Guilford 2009 she was invited to creNorth Salem Fire & Rescue will host their Jo- Township Public Library ate a new Master Gardener nah Fish Fry on Saturday, will host the Eighth Annu- spring show. With lots of April 9, from 4-7 p.m. in al Arts Gala to benefit the help and smiles, Gardening the Community Building. library’s new library vehi- for All Ages began! 2:30 p.m. - Keeping Your Enjoy all-you-can-eat Alas- cle. Soil Moist with Drip IrriHand-made, original artkan pollock, your choice of gation, with John Dottenthree sides (mac & cheese, work in a variety of media, why. The son of Hendricks baked beans, coleslaw or and styles, created by local County Master Gardeners, applesauce), desserts and and regional artists, will be he became a Master Gardrinks for $10. Come and for sale. dener in 2015. A special Starlight Reenjoy a great meal and felThis free-admission ception on Friday, April lowship. gardening show will have 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m/ _____ vendors, a insect-themed During this exclusive event, attendees will have children’s area with crafts the opportunity to purchase and games, free vegetable artfully-crafted original art- and flower seeds, and trees, work while enjoying a vari- along with advice from ety of beers and wines, and Master Gardeners to make Project Homeless will light refreshments. Live this year’s garden your best host a Chili Supper fundmusic will be provided by ever. raiser on Friday, April 8, __________ the Plainfield High School 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Christ Orchestra. Lutheran Church, 701 E. The Gala will open to Tilden Dr., Brownsburg, the public on Saturday, Ind. 46112. April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 Enjoy chili, salad, and p.m. Spring is here and many drinks for a free will offerFor more information, of us are anxious to get outing. Proceeds will benefit visit plainfieldlibrary.net/ side for some exercise our Project Homes. artsgala/ or call 317-839- just enjoy the fresh air, but __________ 6602. not sure where to go. __________ Did you know Hendricks County is home to over 30 parks and trails? Go to hendrickscounAvon Girl Scouts will typarks.org for a map and lhost an Ice Cream Socal Hendricks County Dem- list of public parks. Check as a Senior Juliette Gold ocrat Boosters will meet to out this list to plan your next Award fundraiser discuss the May 3rd Pri- adventure. Whether it’s a The public is invited to mary Election and activity hike, walk, bird-watching, come to American Legion for the Democratic Precinct family gathering, romanPost 64, at 601 south Holt Chairs, and other important tic picnic or a quiet spot to Road, on Saturday, April 9, issues. The meeting will read a good book. from noon to 4 p.m. Get a take place on Saturday, __________ $3 scoop of Culver’s Cus- April 9, at 10 a.m., at Thew tard with many toppings Beehive, 52 E, Main, Danavailable. Donations glad- ville. ly accepted. ___________ ___________
Free Advice From Hendricks County Master Gardeners
North Salem Fish Fry
8 Annual Arts Gala at PGTPL
Chili Supper Candidates For Project Forum at DCHS Homeless The Danville Community High School Senior Government Class will host Candidate’s Night on Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m., in the DCHS Cafeteria, 100 Warrior Way, Danville ___________
Gallery on the Square at Danville Offers Art to Aid Citizens of Ukraine
Check Out County Parks
Girl Scouts Ice Cream Social Coffee With the Dems
During the month of April, the Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington, Danville, is having a fundraiser for Ukraine. So many items have been created just for this event. And most are giving 100% of the sale for this cause. The money will be sent to the World Central Kitchen. This team works to help feed the refugees as well as those left in Ukraine. (Rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator.) ______________________________________________________________________
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