SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847
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The Republican
Danville
Tis the Season of Giving and Receiving
Shared Blessings Community Food Pantry could use your help. If you find yourself feeling blessed this holiday season, please consider making a donation to the food pantry. As we count down the days until Christmas, many families will turn to food pantries for assistance. Shared Blessings Community Food Pantry serves 75 – 100 families every week with a truly wonderful group of volunteers. Families receive food and encouragement each time they drive through. If you can afford to share your blessings with others in your community, please consider making a donation to the food pantry. Donations can be mailed to:
Deck the Town With Trees & Holiday Adornments
Shared Blessings Community Food Pantry 820 West Mill Street Danville, Indiana 46122
Thank you and have a Merry Christmas. ______________________________________________
Danville Merchant Chatter The Authors Porch 117 S. Washington Holday shopping in Downtown Danville? Don’t fret, we have you covered. Come in December 12 from noon – 4 p.m. and have your presents wrapped for free. While your present is being wrapped, stay warm with a nice cup of coffee. Keep up to the date with what’s happenings at the local store here and on all of our social media sites or visit us on our website www.theauthorsporch.com. Don’t forget to join our bookstore group on Facebook. Feel free to send us your suggestions or reach out to have an event at the store. Email us at theauthorsporch@mail.com with any questions you may have. _____ The Hendricks County Historical Museum The Historical Museum’s Candlelight Tour is Saturday from 5-7. Come see it all decorated for Christmas. This will be the last time we are open for regular tours until March, 2022. _____ Seize the Night Design Seize the Night still has 6 and 12 day jewelry advent calendars! Lots of pre-made jewelry options and I’m still taking custom orders through December 17th! _____ Danville Dips Gingerbread House Contest on Dec 11th, registration available at www.danvilledips.com. _____ Forget-Me-Nots Sunday Special. Merchants on Washington Street will be open 12-4 till Christmas and we are offering Free Gift Wrap. Walk Washington on Sundays. _____ Gallery On The Square Looking for that special gift? You will find it here. We have extended hours and open Sundays 12-4 and ask about the Free Gift Wrap __________
SHOP LOCAL ■ BUY LOCAL ■ READ LOCAL
FOL Book Sale Cancelled
The Friends of the Danville Public Library will no longer be having an in person sale. We plan to hold a virtual and bundled book sale with further information coming soon. Rosalie’s Room will still remain open during regular business hours. Please continue to follow us on social media and our website for more updates. If you have any questions, please contact the library at 317-745-2604 or email dplfol@dplindiana. The Downtown Danville Partnership challenged org. Downtown merchants and businesses to decorating con__________ test in two divisions: Trees and Windows. In the Trees division, the winner was The Republican, (top photo, with added Holly). Second place went to Howard & Lawson Law Office (above, right) and third place to the charming entry by Radient Skin (above, left. The Authors Porch, 117 ______________________________________________ S. Washington, Danville, will host a book signing on Saturday, December 11, startingat 10 a.m. Author Michael Eisenhut will be discussing and signing copies of Brothers of War: The Iron Brigade at Gettysburg. This historical novel takes place during the American Civil War and is based on actual brothers who fought as members of the famed Iron Brigage, in the 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. The book was an American Writing Awards 2021 winner in the category of military history. __________ Looking through the window division, the judges picked Dips ice cream shop’s snow windowscape for first place. ______________________________________________
Civil War Book Signing
DPL Pauses Youth Programs
Due to the rising COVID-19 cases and Hendricks County being back in “red,” all upcoming in-person Youth Services programs at the Danville Public Library are on hold. This includes STEAM Thursdays, planned Homeschool programs, and Animal Tales. Updates about programming will be posted as things change, so please check the DPL social media pages, subscribe to the Youth Services e-newsletter, or visit www.dplindiana.org for all future updates! Contact the library if you have any questions at 317-745-2604. __________
Visit Hendricks County took second plase in the winddow contest with a vision of Christmas morning. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Lunch at the Legion Post
American Legion Post 118, 856 S. SR 39, Danville, offers a daily lunch menu, open to the public. Monday - Italian Beef sandwich w/fries. Tuesday - Chicken Parmesan on spaghetti w/garlic bread. Wednesday - Breaded or grilled tenderloin w/fries. Thursday - Beef or Turkey Manhattan w/mashed potatoes & gravy and corn. Friday - Ham & beans and corn bread. __________
The third place window was a vision created by Danville Florist & Gifts. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Council OKs Traffic Study
Whither goes the traffic in Danville? How many vehicles are reaching their destination and how many are passing through? The answer may be forthcoming with the approval for an origin-destination traffic study by the Danville Town Council at the December 1, 2021 meeting. The proposal was brought by Will Lacey, Assistant Town Manager and member of the Traffic Committee and be undertaken by Traffic Engineering, Inc. The study would cost $8,850 and would be used to determine the ultimate destination of traffic entering Danville from each direction. The study would answer questions such as the percentage of traffic entering Danville from the east is through traffic whose destination is west (or north or south) of the town. The information would be used in rating the effectiveness of roadway improvements and the corresponding level of relief to downtown traffic. Banning Engineering would provide limited professional services during the study for an additional $3,750. Lacy reminded the Council that D.R. Horton had agreed to furnish up to $50,000 part of the agreement for the development of the Miles farm at the west edge of town. The study is expected to take 3-4 weeks. In other business, DPW Superintendent Andy Pitcher receive approval on an expenditure request of $12,389.76 for three Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at three crosswalk locations requested by the Danville School Corporation. The request was for the Town’s portion; the total cost will be split between the Town and the School Corporation. ______________________________________________
2022 Danville Board & Commission Openings
The Town of Danville has several openings available on 2022 Boards and Commissions. Interested parties must be a resident within the corporate town limits. To appliy, contact Mark Morgan, Town Manager, 49 N. Wayne St.., Danville IN 46122. Deadline for applications is Dec. 28, 2021. Plan Commission - (4-year term) - 3 positions open: 1 appointed by Council President - Must be registered Republican; 1 appointed by Council Members (Must be registered Democrat; 1 appointed by Council President (Must be member of Town Staff. Redevelopment Commission - (1 year term) - 5 posititions open (3 appointed by Council President and 2 appointed by Council. Park Board - (1-year term) - 1 position, appointed by School Board Design Review Committee - (4-year term) - 1 position appointed by Plan Commission; 1 position apointed annually from and by the Plan Commission. Board of Zoning Appeals - (1-year term) - 1 position appointed annually from and by the Plan Commission. Tree Advisory Committee - (1-year term) - 3 positions appointed by the Town Council. Citizens Advisory Board - (1-year term) - 4 positions appointed by the Town Council. Police Merit Board - (4-year term) - 1 position appointed by Council President (must be registered Republican); 1 position elected by the police officers (must be registered Democrat). ____________________________________________
Traffic Signs Changing on Lincoln St.
Please be advised that the Town of Danville will be removing the East and West Bound Stop Signs on Lincoln Street at Kentucky Street. Lincoln Street will now be a through roadway from Cross Street (SR 39) to Mackey Road (CR 75 W). Kentucky Street traffic will still be required to stop both North Bound and South Bound at Lincoln Street. This was based on a required traffic study. This process will take effect on December 13, 2021. ____________
December Closings at DPL
The Danville-Center Township Public Library will be closing or have hour changes on the following days. Follow the library on social media or via the website at www.dplindiana. org for all updates regarding closures. Friday, December 17: The library will be opening from 1 - 5 p.m. due to staff in-service. Friday, December 24: CLOSED All Day Saturday, December 25: CLOSED All Day Friday, December 31: Library will be CLOSING at 1 p.m. ___________
