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The Republican

Volume 140, Number 32

Blacksheep RC Airshow

This Saturday, the 14th of August, the Blacksheep RC Modelers in Danville are hosting their annual RC Airshow. The event is in conjunction with National Model Aviation Day and the club raises funds to support Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation. They will be selling BBQ lunches and have drawings for various RC aircraft and accepting donations with all proceeds going to Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF). This is an Indiana-based organization working to elmininate homelessness among veterans and their families. All types of radio control aircraft will be on display and flying throughout the day. Aircraft includes small trainer planes, large gas-powered aerobatic planes, warbirds of all types and era’s and real jet engine powered planes. The event officially kicks off at 10 am with the National Anthem and the raising of the American flag in honor of all our veterans. The BBQ lunch will start around 11 am and go as long as suppplies last. Drawings will be at 2 p.m. and flying all day. The event is free to spectators and all are welcome to help us honor and support our veterans. The flying field is just east of the Danville Kroger at 178 E Twin Bridges road. More details can be viewed on our club website; www.blacksheepclub.org ______________________________________________

Caution: Artists at Work!

If you’re visiting Danville this Saturday, August 14, beware of paint spatters and pastel particles in the air! Artists of all ages, professional and amateur, from all over the state will begin setting up their easels around the downtown square, in Ellis Park, at the twin bridges, or other locations around Danville. It’s all part of the 4th Annual “Artists Paint the Town” event, hosted by the Gallery on the Square. From 4 - 5 p.m., all are invited to view the completed works of art at the Hendricks Country 4-H Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main, Danville. At 4:30 p.m., cash awards of $2,500 from the event sponsors will be presented, and the public is invited to purchase the plein air artwork. Winning paintings will be on display and for sale at the Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington St. Here, the “People’s Choice Awards” will be decided by those stopping by and casting their vote for their favorite painting in the professional and non-professional categories. The “People’s Choice Awards” will be presented during intermission at the Summer Sounds Concert on September 18.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Local Man Dies at Monroe Lake

The body of a Plainfield man was recovered from Monroe Lake at Fairfax State Recreation Area on August 4. 2021. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of Ambachew Nigatu, 29, from Plainfield. Nigatu was swimming with family off the beach of Fairfax State Recreation Area when he went missing. Family checked the surrounding area and called 911 for assistance at 5:40 p.m. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies responded to do a search. At 6:50 p.m., a member of the Monroe County Dive Team found Nigatu in 6 feet of water, unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead on the scene. An investigation is ongoing. The exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted in scene by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and IU Hospital Bloomington EMS. ___________

Speedway Man Killed in Crash

A single-vehicle crash near Avon claimed the life a Speedway man on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Hendricks County Sherriff’s Deputies were called to CR 200 N, west of CR 800E on report of a crash and found a black Jeep had left the roadway, partially ejecting the driver and only occupant, later identified as Benjamin Marvin, 43,of Speedway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Crash Reconstruction Tem from the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. ___________

OFD Parade

One of Hendricks County’s oldest tradtitions, North Salem’s Old Fashion Days, is returning on Labor Day weekend, 2021. One of the notable parts of the celebration is “Hendricks County’s Longest Parade.” Each year, a line of floats, classic cars, celebrities and antique tractors pass through the main street of North Salem to the delight of the crowns that lines the street to watch and wave. This year’s Old Fashion Days Parade will be on Saturday Sept. 4, at 11 a.m., as part of the three-day celebration. Well over 100 entries are expected. Entries can include marching band, automobiles and trucks, tractors and antique farm equipment and floats for local organizations and businesses. Because of liability, anyone interested ind operating any motorized vehicle in the parade must hold a valid driver’s license. Food and craft vendors are also sought for the event. You can also enter your pride-and-joy pastry in the Pie Baking Contest on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Teams are sought for the Cornhole Contest. Event applications and forms can be downloaded from northsalemoldfashiondays.com. Any questions about the Parade may be directed to They come prepared with shopping bags, plastic bags, Steve Hubbard at 2870 N. and sometimes even umbrellas turned upside down to CR 525 W, North Salem, catch the candy tossed to specators during North Salem’s IN 46165 or by email at Old Fasion Days Parade, this year on Saturday, Sept. 4. shubbard@ceres.coop. ______________________________________________ Watch for more information about North Salem Old Fashion Days in upcoming issues of The Republican. Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County is planning their __________ inaugural car show. The event takes places on Sunday, October 3, from 11am – 3pm., in the Rural King/Emmy’s Got News? lot in Avon. Event attendees will enjoy a great mix of cars, If you have a local news a kids zone, fun contests, and local vendors. Food will item to contribute, call 317be available throughout the day. No admission fee will be 745-2777, fax to 317-647charged. 4341, or send an e-mail to If you would like to be a vendor, event sponsor or show therepublican@sbcglobal. your car please visit the event website at HCMealson- net. Deadline is noon on Wheels.org/events. Monday.

Can’t Wait to Catch the Candy At Old Fashion Days Parade

Meals On Wheels Plans Car Show

Farmers Help Grow Communities Through Bayer Fund Grants

Senior Center Food Pantry

Hendricks County Senior Services offers a food pantry for Hendricks County seniors, including perishable, nonperishable, and hygiene products. The food pantry is open by appointment. Please call 317-745-4303 to make an appointment to come to the food pantry.

Farmer Don CAN Be Found at State Fair Farmer Don “S.”, one of the winning recycling displays from the Hendricks County Fair’s “I CAN - U CAN 2” contest is now visiting at the Indiana State Fair. You can find him keeping the flowers looking good at the summer kitchen of Pioneer Village. The I CAN - U CAN 2 contest was hosted by the the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers and sponsored by Hendricks County Recycling District. Farmer Don S. placed 2nd in the Group Category for the contest and was entered by the Ladies of the Hendricks County Antique Tractor & Machinery Association. ____________

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In 2020 the Cascade High School FFA Program was the recipient of a Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities grant, which was used to construct a greenhouse.

The Bayer Fund announced the kickoff of the 2022 America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, which has been revamped to make it even easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that keep their communities thriving. From August 2 to November 1, eligible farmers can enroll for the chance to direct a donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization, school STEM or youth agriculture program. For 2022, Bayer Fund will double the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years. America’s Farmers initiatives have awarded more than $60 million to thousands of schools and nonprofit organizations. Since the creation of Grow Communities in 2010, farmers have played a key role in directing funds to programs and organizations that contribute to their communities’ health and vibrancy, such as food banks, schools and agriculture programs. In 2020 a Hendricks County farmer directed a Grow Communities donation to the Cascade High School FFA to help build a greenhouse at the school. In 2021, another local farmer directed his donation to the Tri-West Dollars for Scholars program to proved scholarships for graduating seniors. Farmers are eligible to enroll in Grow Communities if they are 21 years of age or older and are actively engaged in farming at least 250 acres of any crop. “In addition to increasing the individual donation amounts in 2022, we’re excited to evolve Grow Communities to make it easier for farmers to take part,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund President. “Over the years we’ve heard from countless farmers and Grow Communities recipients about the ways the donations have made a positive impact across rural America. For this reason, Bayer Fund is excited to continue the Grow Communities tradition.” To enroll or learn more about Grow Communities, including program eligibility and rules, farmers can visit www.AmericasFarmers.com or call 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. Winners will be announced January 2022. ______________________________________________________________________


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