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Volume 140, Number 26 Thursday, July 1, 2021 Published Weekly in Danville, Indiana
Unity Grants
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As a direct result of the Hendricks County Community Needs Assessment, Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is committed to pursuing greater community unity in our county with the addition of the Community Unity Grant Program.
Grant Program Aims to Address Needs Assessment
The 2019 HCCF Needs Assessment used interviews, surveys, and focus groups to understand and identify the community’s needs and assets with the goal of addressing the challenges and opportunites with the implementation of grant funding.
Hendricks County Community Foundation
This program is open to projects and programs that meet the priorities of increased civic engagement; inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility; voter education and engagement; volunteerism, including public and nonprofit Board service; and a stronger sense of County pride/ brand’
Who/What is eligible*:
● 501(c)(3) organizations preferred
● Organization must serve Hendricks County
● Activities should predominantly serve Hendricks County
● Initiatives that increase accessibility of events or expand the audience of events Government agencies
● School or school corporation-wide programs MAY be eligible
*These lists are not exclusive; if you are curious about whether or not your organization/project/program is eligible, please contact HCCF.
Ineligible projects/ programs include specifically partisan or faithbased activities; projects/ programs outside of Hendricks County; classroom grants; fundraising events; members-only events; and youth/sports leagues.
Applications are available through December 15, 2025. The applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of the month. Remaining 2021 dates are: July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, (Closed December)
Applications are awarded monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month
This is a new grant program, so it is designed to be broad enough to better understand community needs and the potential programs that meet HCCF priorities.
To learn more, or to get an application, visit hendrickscountycf.org.
4-H QueenContestants
In 1966 4-H Fair Queen candidates modeled afternoon dress. Pictured left to right: Back row: Janey Baynes, Miss Washington Township; Donna Garner, Miss Brown Township; Ann Linton, Miss Middle Township; Janice Sharp, Miss Union Township; Front row: Debbie Goodwin, Miss Center; Carol Wyeth, Miss Eel River Township.
As we’ve done for 61 years, this issue of The Republican introduces the candidates for the Hendricks County 4-H Fair.
The contest was added in 1960. Orginally, elimination contests took place in each of the 12 townships. The winner was Suzanna Glover, 16-year-old with five years in 4-H and representing Center Township.
In 1960, Suzie Glover was the first Hendricks County 4-H Fair Queen
In 1966, a bathing suit division was added. As the attitudes toward women evolved, the swimsuit portion also went by thewayside, and the “afternoon wear” modeling was changed to “business attire.”
In 1970, the township contests were eliminated, and first and second runner-up and Miss Congeneality added.
In 1995, the Carol Hitch Memorial Award was added as a tribute to the late Carol (Kincaid) Hitch, who was instrumental in conducting the Queen Contest for 25 years, and is presented by the Queen Committee to the contestant who shows the most improvement and helpfulness to other contestants during the series of workshops.
Today, the Queen’s Court consists of the Runner-up, three unranked Court members, and Miss Congeneality.
The Queen and her court are busy during the Fair at a variety of events, and presenting awards to winning 4-H Club members, and act as ambassadors for the 4-H Fair the rest of the year. The 2021 Hendricks County 4-H Queen will become eligible to be our county’s representative at the State Fair Queen contest later this year.
Photos of the 2021 4-H Fair Queen candidates are found on page 8 of this issue. The contest takes place on Satuday, July 10.
New Date For Little Miss & Mister Contest
The 2021 Hendricks County Fair’s Little Miss and Little Mister Contest has moved to a new day and new location.
The contest will take place on Sunday, July 18, at the Lizton State Bank Entertainment Stage on the promenade.
Contestants must be at least 5 years of age by January 1,2021 and cannot have completed third grade.
The contestants must be residents of Hendricks County; one of contestant’s parent or legal guardian must also be an Indiana resident.
Entry fee of $10 - payable to Hendricks County 4-H Fair Association..
Entry form available online at 4hcomplex.org. and must be received at the Hendricks County Fair Association office by noon, Friday, July 9.
“Come and Take Us”
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North Salem: North Salem Food Plaza Plainfield: Flap Jacks Individual copies are 50¢ each. Yearly subscription delivered with your mail, $40.
You CAN Do More at the County Fair
Hendrick County Extension Homemakers continue to add new events for our Fair this year.
Throughout the week of the Fair they will host ON THE SPOT sessions that include Story Time for Kids; Art & Craft sessions; Home Canning; and Aprons. Advance sign up is not required.
I CAN – U CAN 2 continues to grow as 4-H Fair & Conference Center Staff and Homemakers begin the CAN Food Drive July 1 through July 17. Donate 5 CANs = 1 FREE Fair ticket.
To continue assisting Food Banks throughout Hendricks County Master Gardeners will head up a Hit the CAN effort on July 21. NSSB will sponsor this worthy effort.
CANs will be seen throughout the Fair since Homemakers, Master Gardeners and local garden clubs have donated CAN- NA Lily bulbs for planting in containers on the grounds.
I CAN – U CAN 2 contest with prizes totaling over $500 is open for Exhibit Applications. Visit 4hcomplex.org. Click on “2021 4-H Fair” then ‘I CAN – U CAN 2.”
Workshop On Rotational Grazing
Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District invites livestock producers to a rotational grazing workshop Tuesday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Iron Brothers Farms LLC.
The session, led by grazing land specialist Susannah Hinds of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, delves into grass identification, principles of rotational grazing and pasture management.
The evening workshop, funded by Clean Water Indiana, includes an equipment options discussion.
Iron Brothers Farms is found at 1288 S. CR 600 W, Danville.
Make reservations at teri.lents@in.nacdnet.net, or call the SWCD office at 317-745-2555, ext. 3.
Fairgrounds Clean-Up
Monday, July 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. will be clean up day at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in preparation for the 2021 Hendricks County Fair. Options for all ages and abilities will be available.
Adult supervision will be required for anytone 13 and younger. Meet at the promenade behind the main 4-H Complex building.
Sign up at: https://bit. ly/2021HCCleanUp.
P-GTPL Gets Grant
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library received a grant from the Hendricks County Recycling District to provide UV Light Sanitizing Wands.
The wands will be used to disinfect hard-to-clean surfaces such as computer keyboards, mice, and other high-touch surfaces. The wands will prevent the deterioration of keyboards and mice due to the wear and tear of liquid cleaners.
The library would like to thank the Hendricks County Recycling District for their generous support to prevent waste and prolong the lifespan of materials.
Little Free Library Donated To New W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
Tri Kappa’s Alpha Associate Chapter in Danville recently donated more than 130 children’s books to Hendricks County Parks & Recreation. The books will supply the “Little Free Library” at the new W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Hendricks County. The grand opening for W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, located at 4521 Gibbs Road, is scheduled for July 21. (left to right) Tri Kappa members Pam Chapman and Jaci Gibbs, who is a relative of W.S. Gibbs, delivered the books to Sarah Wolf, park naturalist for Hendricks County Parks. In addition to the “Little Free Library,” W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park amenities include 70 acres of woods / prairie, a creek, two ponds, two miles of trails, picnic shelters, 18-hole disc golf course, a playground and more!
Fish Dinner At Legion Post
Too hot to fish? Get them delivered to your plate on Friday, July 2, at American Legion Post 118, 846 S. SR 39, Danville. Enjoy a delicious Fish Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Eat in or carry out. The public is invited to attend.
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