Think Fishers - December, 2018

Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • December 2018

DPW RECEIVES RE-ACCREDITATION page 8 TAKE A LOOK BACK AT 2018 IN FISHERS page 12 SUMMER DREAMIN’ WITH PARKS & REC page 16

Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana.

It is produced in-house by the City of Fishers Public Relations Department. Additional copies are available at City Hall. For more information, visit fishers.in.us.

ON THE COVER: From all of us here at Think Fishers, we wish you the happiest of holidays!

CITY STAFF MAYOR Scott A. Fadness DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath DEPUTY MAYOR OF ADMINISTRATION Elliott Hultgren

A MESSAGE FROM

MAYOR FADNESS

CITY JUDGE Daniel E. Henke CITY CLERK Jennifer Kehl CITY CONTROLLER Lisa Bradford CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl

We’re kicking off the last month of the year with a new and extended Winter Wonderland event that is a great

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Eric Pethtel

symbol of the great things about our community: traditions, community, and vibrancy. We hope residents of all ages

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING Tony Bagato

come out to enjoy the festivities and lights which will be up through the end of the month.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Jeff Hill

As we reflect on 2018, it’s amazing to see what we’ve

DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Sarah Sandquist

accomplished not only as a city government but as a community. We detail the efforts of City Hall on page 12 but

CHIEF OF POLICE Ed Gebhart

it’s worth acknowledging the accomplishments of residents throughout our city. We saw State Champions crowned, HSE

CHIEF OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Steve Orusa

Schools receive the Gold Star designation from the State of Indiana, and a National Championship from the Fishers

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tracy Gaynor

Junior High We the People team, just to name a few.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Ethan Lee We’re fortunate to live in a community where we have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. I hope you reflect on

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Ashley Elrod

your own accomplishments in 2018 and continue to strive for progress in 2019.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Stephanie Perry MARKETING & PR MANAGER Kara Hall

Yours in service, BRAND COORDINATOR, DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum

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TODD ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT

ERIC MOELLER

SELINA STOLLER

District at Large

North Central District

Northwest District

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stollers@fishers.in.us

@toddpzimmerman

RICHARD BLOCK, VICE-PRESIDENT

@ecmoeller

PETE PETERSON

StollerForCouncil

JOHN WEINGARDT

District at Large

Southeast District

South Central District

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petersonp@fishers.in.us

weingardt@fishers.in.us

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CECILIA COBLE

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Fishers City Council meetings are held on the third Monday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings take place inside the City Hall auditorium, located at 1 Municipal Drive.

District at Large

Parking is located behind City Hall, and around the Nickel Plate District. Wi-Fi is available at

coblec@fishers.in.us

City Hall, and the log in credentials can be found on the auditorium door. Residents unable

@CeciliaCoble

to attend a council meeting are encouraged to view meeting minutes and watch the archived view, available online at fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

BRAD DEREAMER Northeast District

NORTHWEST DISTRICT

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

NORTHEAST DISTRICT

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

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DAVID GEORGE Southwest District george@fishers.in.us @david_c_george

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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You have asked us many questions with #AskFishers over the past

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few years, so now it’s our turn! We want to get to know you—

Administration: (317) 595.3300 | Dispatch: (317) 773.1282

the residents of our smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city. Each

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month, we’ll host an online poll on our Fishers Indiana Government Facebook page. Be sure to vote so that we can better serve you!

FISHERS FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Non-Emergency: (317) 595.3200 and (317) 846.2525

Last month we asked residents about their favorite part of the 2018 Spark!Fishers event. Here’s how you responded:

FIRE STATION 92 11595 Brooks School Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038 FIRE STATION 93 10501 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038

10701 Cumberland Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038 FIRE STATION 95

14% THE 5K

FIRE STATION 94

35% THE FIREWORKS

37% THE STREET FAIR

2 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038

14% THE PARADE

FIRE STATION 91

10870 East 131st Street, Fishers, Indiana 46037 FIRE STATION 96 15300 East 104th Street, Fishers, Indiana 46037 FIRE STATION 97 13000 East 136th Street, Fishers, Indiana 46037 FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION

WE WANT TO KNOW - JANUARY

11565 Brooks School Road, Fishers, Indiana 46037

Fishers Parks & Recreation is gearing up for a fun-filled and

(317) 595.3150 | parks@fishers.in.us

exciting 2019. What’s your favorite family tradition in Fishers?

Let us know by checking out Fishers on Facebook and Twitter.

HAMILTON COUNTY CLERK (317) 776.9629

We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective, so each month we’ll feature your photos from around our community! To submit your photos, simply use the hashtag #AroundFishers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram when you share photos of your favorite local spots and activities.

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LEARNING MADE DELICIOUS 6TH GRADERS AT SAND CREEK INTERMEDIATE CREATE FOOD TRUCK PROTOTYPES AFTER VISITING REAL THING

by Emily Abbotts Director of School and Community Relations, HSE Schools Several neighboring cities host an event known as ‘Food Truck

Using technology, the students had the opportunity to interact

Friday,’ where you can go to experience different cuisines from

with food truck entrepreneurs to gain information and ideas.

vendors all in one convenient location.

To help them get a real sense of what a food truck is like, the teachers took their classes on a study trip to Noblesville’s Food

The City of Fishers doesn’t yet host such an event, but students

Truck Friday event.

at Sand Creek Intermediate hope they one day will. During the first half of the school year, a team of sixth grade teachers led

“This project was worth every second of planning in and outside

their classes in a hands-on learning experience they dubbed

of the classroom,” says Seville. “I think we [teachers] gained just

‘Connecting our Community through Cuisine.’

as much, if not more than our students through this projectbased learning experience.

“It all generated from one picture we were sent for a food truck To culminate the project, the students, broken into 21 groups,

offering tacos,” said math teacher Julia Seville.

presented their food truck prototypes that included a scale model In this first-of-its-kind project, which brought together 91

and a menu of what their truck offers.

students along with their teachers, the media specialist, six related-arts teachers and the SCI café manager, the students

Almost all of the students agreed this was one of the best

began working on their prototypes.

assignments they’ve ever worked on.

According to Seville, the students learned numerous cross-

“They came up with some great ideas for food trucks that we

curricular skills throughout the process, including how to

could one day see come to fruition,” Seville added.

research what is already in the market, how to advertise their food trucks, how to calculate the nutritional values of their items, and how to market their products.

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HSE Schools Main Office: 13485 Cumberland Road | (317) 594.4100

EASY BREATHING HSE SCHOOLS AWARDED WITH THE 2018 CLEAN AIR AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL AIR FILTRATION ASSOCIATION

by Emily Abbotts Director of School and Community Relations, HSE Schools If you’re not someone who suffers from allergies or other

The award program is instituted by NAFA in order to promote

respiratory issues, you may not consciously think about the

and recognize the use of high-efficiency filtration products and

cleanliness of the air you breathe every day.

good maintenance practices. “Hamilton Southeastern Schools is dedicated to providing a safe and clean learning environment

This year, Hamilton Southeastern Schools was one of 32

for all students and staff members,” said Brian Timmons, who

recipients across the U.S. (including Mexico and Canada) to

monitors the indoor air quality for the district.

receive the prestigious Clean Air Award from the National Air Filtration Association. “The honor recognizes building owners

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the health

and management who take steps to significantly improve the

and comfort of both students and teachers is directly correlated

quality of their indoor air by increasing the level or efficiency of

with learning and productivity in the classroom, which in turn

their HVAC air filtration system in 10 specific categories,” said

can affect performance and achievement.

Ernie Kelly, President of Filter Services of Indiana.

“HSE Schools has made a commitment of good filtration practices Kelly adds it is rare to have an entire school district awarded this

resulting in long-term cost savings of more than $125,000

honor. “That means all 21 buildings met the strict guidelines in

annually,” Timmons said.

order to be a recipient of the Clean Air Award.”

Kelly says he expects that HSE Schools will hold onto to this Kelly recently presented a trophy and certificate to the district

distinguished title as he plans to resubmit the district for next

during a Board of School Trustees meeting.

year’s Clean Air Award.

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@HSESchools

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PAVING THE WAY

FISHERS DPW ACHIEVES RE-ACCREDITATION Earlier this fall, the City of Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) was awarded

the

American

Association

(APWA)

designation.

The

Public

Works

Re-Accreditation

APWA

Accreditation

program recognizes public works agencies that

go

beyond

the

requirements

of

the management practices established nationally in the public works industry, as contained in the APWA Public Works Management Practices Manual.

In 2013, the City of Fishers Department of Public Works became the 87th agency in North America to be awarded accreditation, and the first agency in the state. Five years later, it remains the only accredited department in the state.

“We are proud to be Indiana’s first accredited agency. Being the first in the state and at that time the 87th agency nationwide speaks to our belief of the program,” said Eric Pethtel, Director of Fishers DPW. “We know for certain the process of meeting or exceeding the criteria for all of the related best management practices has put us on par with every

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DPW maintains the pole banners adorning light posts throughout Fishers.

DECEMBER 2018

public works agency in the nation and has created a culture of continuous selfimprovement which fits in well with the smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial spirit that our overall organization in Fishers pursues on a daily basis.”

As part of the re-accreditation process, a team of public works professionals from the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts; City of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Kansas City, Missouri, completed a site visit in September 2018 to evaluate the operations of Fishers DPW. The re-accreditation designates that the department met all applicable

accreditation

documentation

and practices over time.

APWA is a not-for-profit, international organization consisting of more than 29,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves it members by

promoting

professional

excellence

and public awareness through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge.

Be sure to follow @FishersDPW on Twitter to stay up to date on their projects.

DPW crew working alongside the road.

A median maintained by DPW.

ABOUT FISHERS DPW • Responsible for 388 center lane miles of roads and associated right-of-way • Maintains 1,300 acres of parks and school grounds that includes over 60 baseball/softball fields, over 60 athletic fields, and over 500 acres of common area • Helps to set up more than 400 public events throughout the year, including 5K runs, Spark!Fishers, and Boo Bash • Runs the wastewater treatment plant that averages 8 million gallons per day, 22 lift stations, and over 20,000 storm and sanitary sewer structures • Maintains 35 building structures, including City Hall, restrooms in the parks, and fire station • Partners with Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Hamilton East Public Library, and Fall Creek Township to handle grounds maintenance and other needs DPW helps maintain the park grounds.

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Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage

INTRODUCING THE

2018

NON-PROFIT

GRANT RECIPIENTS

CONNER PRAIRIE MUSEUM 1859 BALLOON VOYAGE Conner Prairie’s mission is to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana’s past by providing engaging, individualized, and unique experiences. In 2017, Conner Prairie served 50,000 people in Fishers through its daily programs, summer camps, and special events.

The orange and white striped balloon—the star of the 1859 Balloon Voyage—has become a Fishers icon. The innovative museum experience transports guests of all ages 377 feet into the air on a tethered balloon ride above the city. The experience is part of the immersive, interactive exhibition depicting the historical voyage of inventor and pilot John Wise, who launched the first successful U.S. mail delivery from Lafayette, Indiana. Science, technology, engineering, and math come together with history in a one-ofa-kind voyage through time.

The City of Fishers has awarded five matching grants to local

HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - FISHERS DIVISION (FYAP)

non-profit organizations that add value and vibrancy to our city,

EARLY INTERVENTION ADVOCATES

and have a positive impact on the Fishers community. As part of the annual Non-Profit Grant Program, the City contributes

FYAP has served more than 800 families since beginning in 2014,

funds to organizations that create a sense of place, public

in addition to the more than 650 Fishers youth that were served

interaction, and/or additional educational opportunities for

by the Summer Meals Program this past summer. FYAP’s mission

Fishers residents.

can be summed up in one word: prevention. The program’s goal

is to catch youth and families when they are in need and help direct them to resources so they can get on the path of wellness, productivity, and hope.

Early Intervention Advocates are employees of the courts and the heart of the support system for FYAP families. This plan for early intervention proactively strengthens our community and empowers youth to achieve their greatest potential. Since the inception of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance in 2009, the number of youth in the juvenile justice system in Hamilton County is down to where it was in 1993, despite a 10.2% annual YMI provides specialized mentoring to HSE students

population growth.

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (HSSF)

JANUS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. COMPANION CONNECTIONS PROJECT

SECOND STEP MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM For nearly the past 40 years, Janus has provided individuals with HSSF was established in 2001 to benefit every student, in every

disabilities opportunities to participate and contribute within

grade, in every school throughout the HSE school district. The

the community.

Foundation’s mission is to enhance educational opportunities, inspire excellence, and engage the community to foster a legacy

The

of achievement.

opportunities to benefit high school students enrolled in Special

Companion

Connections

Project

provides

mentoring

Education programs at HSE Schools. The Janus Doorways Program Last year, the City of Fishers awarded HSSF with a grant

promotes the development of independence and confidence,

to establish the Second Steps Curriculum in all 12 elementary

while advocating for personal interests, and creating positive and

schools throughout the district. As stakeholders planned to

healthy relationships. The Doorways approach enables individuals

implement this program, counselors and administrators at the

to expand their unique abilities, explore new interests, and help

intermediate and junior high level shared that extending social

shape their community. The Companion Connections project is a

emotional curriculum would benefit both students and teachers.

way for current Janus participants to serve as mentors and create

Educators reported teaching social and emotional skills come

friendships with the high school students. In collaboration with

natural to elementary teachers, but can be more challenging to

the high school teachers and aides, Janus staff and participants

middle level teachers. The Second Steps Middle School program

develop activities best suited for the students.

(designed for grades 5-8) teaches empathy, problem solving, impulse control, and anger management. The middle school program will fill a gap in existing coverage and create vertical alignment in K-8 programming.

YOUTH MENTORING INITIATIVE (YMI) CAMPUS COACHES & MENTOR SUPPORT SPECIALISTS Youth Mentoring Initiative partners with Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation in order to provide specialized mentoring programs for students and encourages the development of personal values.

The organization was founded in 2008 with the mission to serve at-risk youth in HSE Schools. At that time, the number of mentored at-risk youth was less than 15 at two schools. In the past 10 years, a culture change has put all youth at risk and shifted the focus to mental health. This grant will support Campus Coaches for every school that the organization serves. Campus Coaches help to match, monitor, and support he growing number of students referred to the organization, and improve YMI’s ability to make a

HSSF helps organize HSE’s annual PastaBowl.

difference in the lives of Fishers youth.

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2018: A YEAR IN RE

Your city government has been hard at work this entrepreneurial community. Think Fishers wanted t numerous accomplishments from the past months.

Photo by Casey Cawthon

INDIANA IOT LAB FISHERS When the Indiana IoT (Internet of Things) Lab – Fishers opened its doors in June of this year, it was welcomed with open arms by supporters in both traditional and technology industry. The Lab continues to see momentum after hosting events such as the IoT Hackathon, a tech-infused culinary experience with Chef Rober Irvine, numerous tours from major manufacturers, and more. The Indiana IoT Lab facility is designed to bring the emerging IoT sector together as a Lab for innovation and collaboration. Entrepreneurs and businesses will have the space they need to bring the four key components of IoT solutions together: ideation, cloud data, edge hardware, and development. Through the Lab, these entrepreneurs and businesses will launch the technology solutions needed to meet the world’s growing tech needs. For more information, visit indianaiot.com.

THE YARD AT FISHERS DISTRICT By far one of the most anticipated projects in Fishers is the culinary and lifestyle destination: The Yard at Fishers District. Since its groundbreaking in June, The Yard at Fishers District has seen the addition of luxury apartments, buildings starting to take shape, and the excitement grow. Not to be overshadowed by the announcements of exciting culinary destinations, such as St. Elmo’s 1933 Lounge, Sangiovese, Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar, The HC Grill by St. Elmo, the development’s culinary accelerator, co-located with Sun King Brewery, will be the thing to watch in early 2019. The accelerator is a space dedicated to helping home-grown chefs and entrepreneurs test new food concepts and business models. It’ll be the place to experience new and exciting foods. Keep up with the latest at yardatfishersdistrict.com.

FISHERS 2040 In June 2016, the City of Fishers officially adopted the Fishers2040 Comprehensive Plan, a framework for the future of Fishers focused on key areas of land use, housing and neighborhoods, transportation, and parks.

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THE NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT

s year to bring you a smart, vibrant, and to take the opportunity to recognize the .

EVIEW

There’s rarely a dull moment in the Nickel Plate District and 2018 was no exception.

Businesses opened new spaces: RQAW, Imavex, Spark Apartments, SPAvia, Main Street Poke, Ultimate Automation, Another Broken Egg, and many more. And others announced plans to build in the District: Flexware, BW Development, and Gilliatte’s Masterstation Building. As if that isn’t enough, the District hosted over 180,000 people over the course of its 2018 summer events, and we celebrated the grand reopening of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, new community meeting space at The Pavilion, and urban fountain.

THE NICKEL PLATE TRAIL More than 1,500 of Fishers residents shared their vision for the proposed Nickel Plate Trail by completing the statement: “I want 4.5 miles of….” This was just the start to a broad outreach campaign that involved residents, visits to classrooms to listen to student proposals, and public meetings. A preliminary plan and design is anticipated for Spring 2019. Until then, we’ll dream of fitness, arts, honoring history,

In 2018, the City continued to identify areas where

and new connections to our community. Visit nickelplatetrail.com for updates.

better zoning policy could make way for more vibrancy including the Nickel Plate District, Fishers

GEIST WATERFRONT PARK

Tech Park, and transitional properties. Under the

As the last opportunity to preserve a portion of Geist Reservoir’s shores for

leadership of the Planning and Zoning Department,

public space, the former IMI plant site was purchased by the City of Fishers

the City updated its Unified Development Ordinance

to develop a one-of-a-kind park that opens recreational access to Fishers

(UDO) to update land use categories, update design

residents. 2018 saw the beginning of the master planning process for the park,

standards, and improve usability of the UDO. As

which brought hundreds of residents and ideas to the table for consideration. For

part of the Fishers 2040 document, the adopted

more information, visit playfishers.com/GeistWaterfront.

thoroughfare and associated plans continue to guide prioritization, planning, and technical assistance

SPARK!FISHERS

review. Read more at fishers2040.com.

The inaugural Spark!Fishers, held the last weekend in June brought together Fishers’ past and future with a 5k run/walk, music, entertainment for all, food

ART MOMENTUM IN FISHERS

and drinks, parade, and fireworks. The event brought together more than 100

There has been great momentum for advancing

community members to plan the inclusive and fun event.. Save the date for next

art in Fishers in recent years, especially around

year’s event: June 28-29. Visit sparkfishers.com for more information.

the Nickel Plate District where the City and Fishers Arts Council have hosted four annual Arts Crawls

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP

and where public and performance art has popped

This little-known division of the City of Fishers is making major moves behind the

up ranging from the Meyer Najem sculpture to the

scenes. Created in 2017 to address modernizing the systems and processes of the

Edge Parking Garage Art Banners to beloved summer

City, the Business Solutions Group (BSG) has tackled modernizing our Department

concerts and the most recent mural at Handel’s. This

of Public Works’ inventory and operations, updated the City’s financial services

momentum led to Fishers receiving the Emerging

platform, and transformed the way City employees serve Fishers residents. What

Arts Community of the Year award from Nickel Plate

does all this mean to you? More efficient government, less paper transactions,

Arts this year.

and increased value for tax payers.

In 2018, the City created the Fishers Arts & Culture

FISHERS MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

Commission to facilitate a more comprehensive and

The Fishers Mental Health Initiative is making great strides in the community

strategic approach. The new Commission would

as HSE Schools continues bring mental health services to students, and provide

be facilitated by the Department of Community

coordination of care to ensure healthy and supported students. In fact, the Schools

Development and seek to engage and promote all

have seen increased test scores, increased GPAs, and decreased behavioral

forms of performing and visual art in Fishers in

incidents from students who have received assistance from the mental health

support of community and economic development

councilors embedded at each building. Alongside the Schools, the Fishers Fire

efforts such as an application to the Indiana Arts

Department and Police Department continue to share incident data to better

Commission for a special designation of the Nickel

understand mental health crises in Fishers so programs like FFD’s Community

Plate District to be recognized as a “Statewide

Paramedicine program can have valuable information required to effectively

Cultural District.”

treat and support patients.

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FISHERS

FOOD IN REVIEW

JOIN C.R. HEROES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Enjoy breakfast with Santa on December 15 from 9 a.m. to Noon (call 317.576.1070 for reservations) and stock up on stocking stuffers with C.R. Heroes gift cards. Purchase $25 in gift cards and get a $5

C.R. HEROES FAMILY PUB: WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME

bonus certificate now through December 31.

C.R. Heroes Family Pub first opened its doors to its community—

“A lot of people don’t know this but, we have the BEST ribs!” she

now its family—in 2002. Now 16 years later, owner Stephanie

says. “They fall right off the bone and have been the only item

Boehm has seen first dates evolve into marriages, newlyweds into

that has stayed the same on the menu for 16+ years.”

new parents, and babies into school children.

At this family pub, kids can order from their own specialty food Boehm helped the restaurant’s original owner, Hugh Diehl, first

and drink menu, complete with concoctions like the Ogre Punch,

open C.R. Heroes, and worked as managing partner for the first

served with a bouncy eyeball on top. On Tuesdays, kids eat free

couple of years. When Diehl retired in 2004, Boehm jumped at the

from 5 p.m. until close with each adult purchase of $8 or more.

chance to purchase the restaurant.

The restaurant name, C.R. Heroes, is a play on the phrase “See Our “We moved a lot when I was growing up and I never knew what

Heroes.” The interior is decorated with memorabilia honoring

it was like to be a part of a community,” said Boehm. “I love that

heroes of all kinds, from local firefighters and police officers

my children get to experience this. All three of them have worked

to superheroes.

here throughout school and college breaks. We have the nicest customers who have turned into some great friends.”

For Boehm, the restaurant is a place for the community to gather, to celebrate life’s happy moments, or just enjoy a good meal. And

Boehm brings the same personal touch that she applies with

while her customers are her family, her staff are the bonds that

her customers to her menu as well. Her ingredients are fresh,

keep the family strong.

never frozen, and almost everything is made from scratch. Every chicken tender and pork tenderloin are hand breaded to order.

“I have the greatest staff, seriously. I have several cooks who have worked for me 10+ years and servers/bartenders who have

And there can be no denying the two favorite menu items among

been here 5-10 years,” says Boehm. “I’m very proud of this little

C. R. Heroes customers.

restaurant. It isn’t in the new, cool downtown area, but hopefully we’ll be here for many years to come.”

“Nobody comes to C.R. Heroes without getting hot pretzels, they’re a must! The Hoosier Daddy (pork tenderloin) is fantastic and ranks up there with the best in Indiana,” says Boehm.

Boehm’s favorite menu item? The only one that has been there

CHECK THEM OUT! 10570 East 96th Street

C.R. Heroes Family Pub

Fishers, Indiana 46037

@crheroes

since the beginning.

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THE YEAR OF PARKS Fishers Parks & Recreation has declared 2018 the “Year of Parks,” a citywide celebration of the community’s recreation areas and public greenspaces. Every month during 2018, Think Fishers will explore one of 24 different vibrant parks around the City.

FLAT FORK CREEK PARK Tucked away on the east side of Fishers, Flat Fork Creek Park (16141 E 101st Street) is the perfect place to escape the busyness of the season and unplug in nature. The park, located at 101st Street and Cyntheanne Road, is just over 60 acres and boasts unique and diverse amenities and activities for every age, ability, and interest.

Perhaps the park’s most well-known feature is the 60-foot sledding hill, which is the tallest point in Hamilton County. Every winter, children and families make their way to the giant hill with sleds and saucers in hand ready for a day of winter fun.

During warmer months, children and adults hit the trails on the 1.25-mile progressive mountain bike course that winds throughout the woods and includes various ramps and technical features for both beginners and advanced bikers.

Another popular amenity is the fishing pond, which is a favorite spot for residents to drop in a line and enjoy a day of fishing. A state fishing license is required to fish in the pond (ages 17 and under do not need a license).

The park also offers several inclusive amenities to ensure play for all ability levels, including an ADA accessible treehouse that is perfect for observing wildlife or enjoying the scenic view of Flat Fork Creek. The paved multi-use trail and boardwalk that loop around the park are also accessible, and paved ramps lead the way to the top of the sledding hill allowing visitors and residents of all abilities to enjoy one of the best views in Fishers.

In additional to being inclusive, the park also protects the environment. Nearly 20 acres of park are dedicated reforestation areas protecting the area’s local habitat. These areas are located near the entrance of the park, as well as throughout the progressive bike trails.

A shelter with picnic tables is available to rent throughout the year and is the perfect area for outdoor birthday parties and family get-togethers. For more information and to rent the facility online, visit playfishers.com/Rentals.

DID YOU KNOW? You can take a virtual hike of Flat

Flat Fork Creek Park is open to the public to explore year-round from dawn to dusk. For

Fork Creek Park with Google Trekker

more information, visit playfishers.com/FlatFork.

technology in Google Maps. Through a

partnership

Parks

and

with

Recreation

the

Indiana

Association

and Google, you can now explore 360-degree panoramic images of your favorite Fishers parks from anywhere in the world! Learn more at playfishers.com/GoogleTrekker.

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SUMMER IS CALLING It may be winter, but Fishers Parks & Recreation is already getting excited for another fun-filled season of Summer Camp!

CAMP COUNSELORS Parks & Recreation’s camp counselors are the best and brightest young adults in the community. All counselors have experience working with children, have completed CPR training and First Aid certification, and have passed a criminal background check.

Do you know a teen interested in being a camp counselor? Visit playfishers.com/Jobs to apply.

This summer, Fishers Parks & Recreation is coming to a park near you! With an endless array of full and half-day camp programs, summer camps offer opportunities for children to explore exciting and vibrant topics while meeting new friends. Fishers Parks & Recreation offers three types of week-long camps for children ages 4 to 12, including nature, recreation, and specialty camps.

With convenient locations, affordable pricing, and easy registration, parents love our camps as much as children do! This summer, Fishers Parks & Recreation will offer 36 engaging camps beginning the first week of June through the first week of August. With a focus on art, STEM, fitness, and nature, campers will enjoy sessions on coding, cooking, conducting messy science experiments, and other fun activities.

NEW THIS YEAR: GET A HEAD START ON SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION! Registration for Fishers residents opens on January 14 at 8:30 a.m. and nonresident registration begins on January 21 at 8:30 a.m. Find more information and a complete list of camps at playfishers.com/SummerCamp.

There’s no limit to the amount of camps your child(ren) can participate in, and each camp offers exciting age-appropriate activities, including active and passive outdoor recreation. Daily crafts, games, and activities keep camps engaging and ensure your child has a memorable and enjoyable experience.

CHECK IT OUT! Looking for childcare during winter break,

DID YOU KNOW?

or just want to keep the kids busy? Don’t

Fishers Parks & Recreation offers free or reduced summer camp rates for HSE students

miss the Dr. Seuss Winter Break Camp

who are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. To be eligible for these rates,

from January 2 to 4 that will keep kids

parents must register their child for summer camp in person at the Fishers Parks

entertained as they explore the wacky

& Recreation office and bring documentation from HSE Food Services. Learn more

world of Dr. Seuss. Register and learn more

at playfishers.com/SummerCamp.

at playfishers.com/Camp.

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DECEMBER 2018

SPECIAL EVENTS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FISHERS WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

ART IN CITY HALL

Now - March 16 | 9 AM - Noon | Holland Park

Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | City Hall

The Winter Farmers’ Market offers a variety of local grown and

In partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, this rotating exhibit

sourced products, including greenhouse veggies, baked goods,

invites residents to celebrate art from established and emerging

and prepared foods from 28 Indiana vendors. Stop by to stock up

artists and is open to all.

for all of your holiday parties and dinners.

HOLLY JOLLY SANTA’S MAILBOX

Wednesday, December 12 | 6 PM | Hamilton East Public Library | Free

Now - Monday, December 10 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM*

Join the Fishers Library for festive fun as you celebrate the month

City Hall and Fishers Parks & Recreation Office

of December with treats, activities, some of Santa’s helpers, and

The magic of the holiday season returns with this Fishers

more. Santa will drop by so get your picture taken with him, too!

tradition. Children can drop off their letters to Santa in the special mailboxes to be sure they arrive safely to the North Pole.

All letters must be dropped off by December 10 at 4:30 p.m. to

HOLIDAYS ON THE PRAIRIE

ensure Santa has enough time to reply. Please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope with your letter. Santa’s Mailboxes are located inside City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and the Fishers Parks & Recreation office (11565 Brooks School Road). *City Hall and Fishers Parks & Recreation are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Saturday, December 8 | 1 - 5 PM | Nickel Plate District AMP Bring your fur babies for a photo with Santa! Photos by Smiling Dog Photography can be purchased on site. Please keep pets on leashes and follow park “petiquette”.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Begins Monday, January 14 at 8:30 AM (January 21 for Nonresidents) Fishers Parks & Recreation offers 36 fun and engaging summer camps for children ages 4 to 12. New this year, get a head start

Whether it’s breakfast with a certain jolly old elf or touring

on summer camp sign ups with resident registration beginning

a collection of sweet architecture, Conner Prairie is home

on January 14 and nonresident registration on January 21. Visit

to a number of festive and fun events during the holiday

playfishers.com/SummerCamp for a full list of camps and to

season. Don’t miss out on the Gingerbread Village, meals

register. See details on page 16.

with Santa, Holiday Cheers, and more great happenings.

Visit connerprairie.org for info, dates, and details.

WINNIE THE POOH DAY AT FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday, January 19 | 9 AM - Noon | Holland Park | All Ages Welcome While you’re stocking up at the Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market, stop by to celebrate your favorite silly old bear with a visit from

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Winnie the Pooh, nature artifacts, and fun games. Wear your

To view a list of upcoming meetings and submit community

favorite Winnie the Pooh clothing, bring your stuffed animals,

events for publication, visit fishers.in.us/Calendars.

and share your photos using #WinnieinFishers.

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PARKS ACTIVITIES

DON’T FORGET!

TINY TREKKERS: WINTER TREES Friday, December 7 | 9 - 11 AM | Ritchey Woods | Ages 1 - 5 | $3

REGISTER IN ADVANCE ON THE NEW WEBSITE

Did you know that trees naturally grow “ornaments”? Join us as

Register through the new Fishers Parks & Recreation website

we learn about all the different beautiful trees in Ritchey Woods.

(previous users will need to create a new account; accounts on the previous system will not be transferred to the new

PLAYFULL HOURS: INDOOR FORT BUILDING

system), by mailing in a completed form with payment, or at the

Friday, December 21 | 9 - 11 AM | Holland Park | Ages 1 - 5 | $3

Fishers Parks Office. Head to playfishers.com/HowToRegister

Forts aren’t just for the outdoors! Help us build a fort with string,

to learn more.

blocks, blankets, and more at this popular activity.

READ THE FUN GUIDE ON PLAYFISHERS.COM DR. SEUSS WINTER BREAK CAMP

For additional info regarding activities and events, check out

Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

the latest issue of the Fun Guide at playfishers.com/FunGuide.

Ages 5 - 12 | Holland Park | $120 Whether you have a Wocket in your Pocket or like Green Eggs and

FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION

Ham, children will love this Dr. Seuss themed winter break camp!

11565 Brooks School Road, Fishers, Indiana 46037

Kids will enjoy STEM activities, crafts, and snacks as they explore

(317) 595.3150 | playfishers.com

the wacky world of Dr. Seuss. Register by December 21.

Open Monday - Thursday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday | 8:30 AM - 6 PM (hours exclude holidays)

TINY TREKKERS: SNOW SCENE Wednesday, January 16 | 9 - 11 AM | Ritchey Woods | Ages 1 - 5 | $3 It may be winter, but we’re still trekkin’! Dress for the cold and join us to learn about animals that live in the harshest environments

CHECK IT OUT!

as we conduct science experiments with snow and ice.

ELEMENTARY BOOK CLUB: WINTER WONDERLAND Wednesday, January 23 | 6:30 - 8 PM Billericay Park | Ages 7 - 9 | $25 activities at this book club for elementary school students ages

PLAYFULL HOURS NOW WEEKLY STARTING IN JANUARY

7 to 9. This month, kids can explore winter-themed books and

Every Friday | 9 - 11 AM | Holland Park | Ages 1 - 5 | $3

crafts, and decorate and enjoy a snowman sundae. Children will

PlayFULL Hours are expanding to offer even more fun!

also receive a copy of the featured book to take home and share

This year, little ones can explore their world with different

with family and friends.

activities and unstructured play every week. These

Kids will fall in love with reading through exciting topics and

activities require parent participation and include a chance

PRETEEN YOGA & MINDFULNESS

for parents to socialize, too! No advanced registration is

Wednesdays, January 23 - March 13 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

required. Learn more at playfishers.com/PlayfullHours.

Holland Park | Ages 10 - 16 | $96 Pre-teens can explore ways to decrease stress, increase flexibility,

TWO PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

and renew their mind and body through yoga and fun self-

• Pay-as-you-go (prices listed with activity details)

care activities like making lavender eye pillows and meditation

• Purchase a Flex Pass for $10 (includes entry to five PlayFULL

bracelets in this activity led by The Mindful Body Yoga.

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Hours or Tiny Trekkers Hikes

DECEMBER 2018

HAPPENING THIS

DECEMBER IN FISHERS

FISHERS WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

HOLLY JOLLY

Saturdays, Now - March 16

6 PM | Hamilton East Public Library

9 AM - Noon | Holland Park

Treats, activities, and photos with Santa

BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH 9 - 10:30 AM | Saxony Hall $15 (Kids 1 & under are free)

PLAYFULL HOURS: INDOOR FORT BUILDING 9 - 11 AM | Holland Park | Ages 1 - 5

GET READY TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP! Registration for Fishers Parks & Recreation 2019 Summer Camps opens Monday, January 7 at 8:30 AM for residents and on Monday, January 14 for nonresidents. Don’t miss this opportunity to register early and be a part of a fun and exciting summer here in Fishers!

SANTA’S MAILBOX Now - December 10 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM City Hall and Fishers Parks & Recreation

TINY TREKKERS: WINTER TREES 9 - 11 AM | Ritchey Woods | Ages 1 - 5

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA 1 - 5 PM | Nickel Plate District AMP Free (Prints available for purchase)

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING After the holidays, don’t forget to recycle your tree with the Christmas Tree Recycling program sponsored by Sambol’s Tree Farm. The free program accepts bare, live trees that can be dropped off at one of several park locations throughout the city.

Learn more at fishers.in.us/TreeRecycling.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT Fishers’ Nickel Plate District is merry and bright with the annual holiday light display in the downtown Municipal Complex!

Special thanks to Fishers Department of Public Works for their hard work and to B105.7 for providing holiday music to enjoy all month long. Find more holiday happenings at playfishers.com/WinterWonderland.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AROUND FISHERS Small Business Saturday may be over, but you can still shop small and save big at businesses around Fishers this holiday season! Visit fishers.in.us/ShopFishers for a list of deals.

HOMETOWN HELP FOR HEROES Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) is ready to keep more than just our city streets clear of snow this winter. With the Hometown Help for Heroes program, DPW provides snow clearing services for military families with a deployed head of household during the winter months. Learn more at fishers.in.us/HometownHeroes.

CITY OF SERVICE AWARDS NIGHT Do you know a community member who goes above and beyond serving the Fishers area? Nominate an exemplary volunteer for the annual Non-Profit Volunteer of the Year award, which will be announced at the City Service Awards on February 28.

Submit a nomination and learn more about the event at playfishers.com/Volunteer.