Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • October 2016
Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana, produced by the City of Fishers Public Relations Department. Additional copies are available at Fishers City Hall. For more information, visit us at www.fishers.in.us. On the Cover: A group hikes through Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve during Fall Fest Left: Mayor Fadness speaks with city residents during a Mayor's Night Out forum
MAYOR Scott A. Fadness
DEPUTY MAYOR
A MESSAGE FROM
MAYOR FADNESS
Leah McGrath
CITY COUNCIL Selina Stoller, Northwest District
Years and years of conservative municipal management have led to a very strong
Eric Moeller, North Central District
financial position for our city. This month, the Fishers City Council is scheduled to
Brad DeReamer, Northeast District
adopt the 2017 municipal budget of more than $85 million dollars. While 2016 was a
David George, Southwest District
year of sustaining and maintaining what we had, in 2017 investments in public safety
John Weingardt, South Central District
and infrastructure will ensure that Fishers remains a great place to live work and play
Pete Peterson, Southeast District
for years to come.
Rich Block, At Large Cecilia Coble, At Large
Inside this issue, you’ll learn about the proposed 2017 municipal budget, the new
Todd Zimmerman, At Large
police headquarters and planned infrastructure improvements.
CITY JUDGE This month, my team and I will host another Mayor’s Night Out event on Oct.
Daniel E. Henke
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CITY CLERK
FPD’s new Chief of Police Mitch Thompson. I hope that you’ll plan to join us for that
Jennifer Kehl
meeting, where I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez Yours in Service,
CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Scott Fadness
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Eric Pethtel
CITY OF FISHERS, INDIANA Fishers City Hall One Municipal Drive
We answer questions every day about all things Fishers via private messages, posts
Fishers, Indiana 46038
and mentions on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We figured, if one resident has a
317.595.3111 | www.fishers.in.us
question about the community, it’s likely that another may have the same question
administration@fishers.in.us
and would benefit from the answer. That’s why we want to encourage you to share your questions by using the hashtag #AskFishers. We’ll select a few questions to
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feature here each month.
Twitter: @FishersIN Instagram: NicklePlateDistrict What are the local laws about political signs? Matthew, via Facebook
ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Jeff Hill Political signs are permitted without a sign permit or fee, however
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
signs should not exceed 32 square feet in size and the overall
Tony Elliot
height should not exceed eight feet. Political signs should not be attached to utility poles, trees, fences or any public or private sign
POLICE CHIEF
standards. Political signs are not allowed in the public right-of-
Mitch Thompson
way, signs posted there will be removed by the City’s Department of Community Development. Permission must be obtained from a
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CHIEF
property owner to place signs on private property.
Steve Orusa
IT DIRECTOR Tracy Gaynor
FLEET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
I recently moved and my apartment doesn't have a fire extinguisher
Elliot Hultgren
- I have lived in several apartments around the Indianapolis area in the past 20 years and have always had a fire extinguisher in the
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
apartment. Are fire extinguishers not required by law in Fishers?
Cici Conover Greg, via Nextdoor
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Autumn Gasior
THINK FISHERS EDITOR Tiffany Holbert, Communications Manager While many apartment complexes voluntarily provide them, fire
DESIGN & LAYOUT
extinguishers are not required to be provided in accordance to
Elizabeth Creakbaum, Brand Coordinator
Indiana State Fire Code at this time. Fishers Fire Department does encourage and recommend their presence and training, in
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the event of an emergency. Working smoke alarms are required in rental units.
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AROUNDFISHERS We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective. Each month, we’ll feature your photos from #AroundFishers. 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. facebook.com/FishersIN
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OCTOBER 2016
MEET THE MAYOR
MAYOR FADNESS & CITY LEADERS HOST MAYOR'S NIGHT OUT Mayor’s Night Out began in 2015 as a quarterly event to engage with city leaders, learn about current projects and share concerns. Now, the event will take place biannually, once in the fall and once in the spring to avoid the busy summer season for families. “Mayor’s Night Out is an effort to meet residents where they are,” said Mayor Scott Fadness. We want to take the time to share what’s happening in Fishers and answer any questions or concerns residents may have.” Mayor Fadness and city leaders will give a brief presentation covering the following current projects: • 2017 Municipal Budget • Wheel Tax • Road Improvement Projects • FPD Chief Mitch Thompson’s Promotion Following the presentation, the floor will be open for questions from residents. If you’re unable to attend, you can still follow along on social media; we’ll broadcast live from the Fishers Indiana Government Facebook page.
You’re Invited! Meet Mayor Fadness and city leaders and learn more about our community at Mayor's Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fall Creek Junior High School 12001 Olio Road, Fishers 46037
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The NetFor Incorporation is a computer consultant business that helps customers with their tech problems. Harter takes technical support calls for companies. The majority of the students involved in the program have five class periods at
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IMMERSES STUDENTS IN FUTURE CAREERS
school and then spend two or more hours at their internship. Both Harter and senior Allison Hale attend classes from first to fifth period, then leave campus. “During
my
internship
at
the
HSE
Health Care Center, I shadow a few doctors, a nurse practitioner and a few medical assistants. I also do data entry,” Hale said. “I have gotten to see x-rays, listen to people’s hearts and lungs, and help with getting different equipment for the employees.” Students wishing to be involved in this program have to complete an application and go through a screening process. Each local partner has different expectations, and will conduct their own interview process to select the best candidate.
By Linda Chang, Fishers High School Senior Newspaper Reporter
Counselors
recommend
students
get
involved in internships or other programs Photos by Brandon Cloud
made to prepare students for their future.
Learning how to fly airplanes, to work
“The philosophy is to make the students’
with doctors in emergency rooms, and
high school experience meaningful and
to coordinate athletic events. These tasks
valuable,” guidance counselor Brandon
are only a few of the activities students
Cloud said. “I recommend that students
can
internships.
take a close look at our new on-site Health
About 20 seniors currently participate in
Science Education program and Certified
the internship program offered through
Nursing Assistant program, as well as
the school.
many other vocational options offered
engage
in
through
through JEL.
Internships are just one
This is the second year that the school
more option that the students have to
has partnered with various professional
possibly choose from.”
locations around Fishers. Students can choose from a variety of career directions
According to Cloud, the goal of these
including health care, entrepreneurship,
programs is to help students learn to be
marketing, early childhood, aviation and
better prepared for their future occupations.
computer science.
Harter encourages underclassmen to take advantage of the internship program and
“I am doing the NetFor internship this
what it has to offer.
year because it will help me develop a more diverse technical background that I’d
“This internship has given me many social
like to go into as a career,” senior Ethan
and technological skills that I will no doubt
Harter said.
have to use in the future. Talking through
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issues and working towards solutions is a key aspect of what I do,” Harter said. “I definitely recommend other students enroll in internships. It is a chance to get out in the real world and learn some life skills along with the possibility of furthering your knowledge of a subject you love.” Underclassmen
can
talk
with
their
counselor about joining the internship program their senior year. Internships typically run the whole year and the application process can be started at the end of junior year. If a student has any questions or wants more information, they can stop by guidance to meet with Cloud or e-mail him through the school website. *This story was originally printed in the Fishers High School newspaper.
Photos: Senior Angelo Howze leans against an airplane during his aviation training (top left). Senior Ethan Harter works on his dualscreened computer at his NetFor internship (top center). Seniors Elle Sil vey and Allison Hale look through a microscope in scrubs at the HSE Health Care Center (top right). Senior Kacey Mejias-Thompson sits on a medical cot during her internship (left).
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Fishers Recognized as Indiana Community of the Year, Best Places to Live 2016
Indiana Chamber of Commerce named
“We are thrilled to receive this honor, but I
Fishers its 2016 Community of the year.
also think we are just getting warmed up,”
The Indiana Chamber noted several city
said Mayor Scott Fadness. “Big ideas will
amenities and initiatives, including:
continue along with new opportunities. We are by no means declaring victory yet.”
• Fishers 2040: A Framework for Our Future • Mental Health Task Force
The City will be honored at the Chamber’s
• Nickel Plate District redevelopment
annual awards dinner next month.
• Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Launch Fishers
Fishers was also the only Indiana city to be
• Approximately 4,000 new jobs in 2016
included on Money Magazine’s 2016 Best Places to Live List. The study analyzed 60 key factors including taxes, education, healthcare,
and
more
before Prairie Interactive History Park, Ritchey
its spot as number 30, ranking high in
Woods Nature Preserve and the Nickel
safety, housing affordability, economic
Plate District Amphitheater.
opportunity
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jobs
ranking the top 50 cities. Fishers secured
and
job
growth.
The
analysis also noted the city’s culture and
We continue to work each day to make
recreational offerings, including Conner
Fishers a great place to live, work and play.
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Humane Society for Hamilton County Hosts Annual Woofstock Fundraiser at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
The Humane Society for Hamilton County
Woofstock will kick off with the Woof It
is the only open-admission, no-kill shelter
& Hoof It Charity Dog Walk which helps
in the state, servicing Fishers, Carmel,
raise money to save the lives of abused,
Noblesville Westfield and the Hamilton
neglected
County Sheriff’s Department. The shelter
hundred percent of the funds raised during
WOOFSTOCK
takes in an average of 3,000 animals
Woof It & Hoof It will go to HSHC’s Survivor
Saturday, Oct. 8 | 2 - 9 p.m.
annually and has a 98 percent placement
program,
rate, compared to the nation’s 36 percent
medical care and treatment to HSHC
average placement rate.
animals. For the first time, this year’s
WOOF IT & HOOF IT
Woofstock will include the Woofstock
Saturday, Oct. 8 | 1:30 p.m.
To maintain its operations, Hamilton
Pops Concert Presented by WZPL featuring
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
County Humane Society relies heavily
national pops acts Jojo and Jordan Fisher.
(registration begins at 12:45 p.m.)
on the proceeds of special events like
The concert will begin at 7 p.m.
and
which
injured
animals.
provides
One
emergency
and
service
fees,
corporate
Survivor Program Fast Facts:
sponsorships, membership and grants.
• $2,000 – average cost to cover surgery
Woofstock is a festival in celebration of
• $500 – average cost to cover the
the relationship between dogs and their
surgery to remove dangerous masses
for an animal after being hit by a car
owners. the festival offers dog owners the opportunity to pamper and play with their dogs while also learning about responsible
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
WOOFSTOCK POPS CONCERT
Woofstock in addition to private donations, adoption
CHECK IT OUT!
or correct an eye defect • $300 – average cost to save the life of a heartworm positive dog
presented by WZPL feat. Jojo & Jordan Fisher Saturday, Oct. 8 | 7 p.m. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater If you're unable to attend Woofstock, but would like to support the Humane Society for
pet ownership, pet adoption and the
• $100 – average cost to disinfect the
Hamilton County, visit
programs and resources offered by the
shelter for one week in order to prevent
www.hamiltonhumane.com
Humane Society for Hamilton County.
the spread of illness
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BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET
$1.6213
Fishers Plans 2017 Investments in Public Safety and Infrastructure
$1.1358
HAMILTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL TAX RATE
$0.9103
PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUE $0.8356 $0.7839
$0.6502
$0.6694
$0.6302
FISHERS (2016)
FISHERS PROPOSED 2017
CICERO
WESTFIELD
CARMEL
ARCADIA
NOBLESVILLE
SHERIDAN
This month, Fishers City Council is scheduled to adopt the 2017
and a private off-site location. Additionally, the department
municipal budget. The total budget comes in at $85.4 million with
has outgrown its property room and crime lab. The new three-
an anticipated $48 million in cash reserves.
level 50,000 square-foot facility will allow the department to consolidate the two locations. The headquarters will also include
This year’s budget includes aggressive plans to invest in public
a three-level 175-225-space parking garage that will provide
safety and infrastructure.
public parking on its second and third levels. Mayor Fadness hopes to break ground on the facility in early 2017.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPGRADES On the public safety front, the budget proposes four new
The old FPD headquarters will house the City’s IT department,
police officers, four new fireman, a live fire training facility,
Court and other city employees who currently work within
13 new police vehicles, a medic truck and a new Fishers Police
City Hall.
Department headquarters. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS The new headquarters will be built just east of the current FPD
As a growing community with many aging roads, significant
building on Municipal Drive. The former BMV building, which
investments in infrastructure are required. The City has been
currently houses the City’s IT department and Court, will be torn
aggressive in expanding infrastructure to accommodate the
down and the new headquarters built in its place.
City’s growth, but maintenance of roads has been a more challenging feat.
The new facility is a solution to space limitations in the current building where the department has been housed since 1994, when
If the City were to continue with its current budget for road
FPD had only about 30 police officers. Now, the department’s
maintenance, which is funded by the State’s Motor Vehicle
107 officers are split between two locations – the headquarters
Highway Fund, roads would be repaved approximately every
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72 years. Every 15-25 years is the recommended schedule
Details on current and upcoming road projects can be found
for repaving.
online at www.fishers.in.us/drivefishers.
Last month, Fishers City Council approved an annual $25 wheel
The budget also includes a proposed three percent salary increase
tax that will take effect on January 1, 2018. The tax will be added
for all employees. At the September council meeting, council
to the cost of residents’ annual vehicle registration. The wheel tax
members voted to increase their salaries for the first time since
equates to $2.5 million per year, which would allow the City to
2002, after freezing their pay during the recession. In 2017,
pursue a sustainable resurfacing program, thereby maintaining
councilors will receive $19,000 annually.
the overall vibrancy of our city. The tax rate is anticipated to increase between just 1.5 to 2 cents. The 2017 budget includes expenditures for the following road
Residents with homes valued between $100,000 -$250,000
improvement projects:
will pay an additional $10-25 dollars in property taxes. Fishers maintains the lowest tax rate in Hamilton County and the lowest
• 96th Street and Lantern Road Roundabout
tax rate of the largest 15 cities in Indiana. Fishers is also the only
• 116th Street Crosswalks
city in the state with an AAA credit rating.
• Nickel Plate Trail Extension • 113th Street Rehabilitation • 131st Street and Cumberland Road Improvements • 116th Street Pavement Rehabilitation • 106th Street Railroad Crossing Improvements • 136th Street and Southeastern Parkway Improvements • 116th Street Widening, Phase Two
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SPECIAL EVENTS Boo Bash Friday, Oct. 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater | Free Families of all ages are invited to enjoy a free Halloween Village filled with local businesses, games and candy. Our 4th annual Boo Bash will include raffle drawings, over 40 booths to explore, entertainment, and our costume contest! Get there early to receive complementary hot chocolate and Pat's Philly Pretzels (while supplies last). To learn more and get details about the costume contest, visit www.Fishers.in.us/BooBash.
Fall Fest Saturday, Nov. 5 | 1 - 6 p.m. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve | Free Families who haven’t had a chance to explore Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve are truly in for a treat! Join us for Nature Hikes, a program that invites families to gather around the campfire for games, crafts and nature artifacts before heading out on a group hike. Roasting sticks, marshmallows, apple cider and hot chocolate are provided, but families are welcome to bring additional items to enjoy over the campfire during the event. Hikes take place throughout the event and upon arrival families can sign up for a hike time. At maximum, each hike can accommodate 30 people. Hikes will take place at the following times: 1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Santa's Mailbox Nov. 14 - Dec. 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fishers City Hall & Fishers Parks and Recreation Office | Free Let us deliver some magic from the holiday straight to your mailbox! Children in 4th grade and younger are invited to write a letter filled with their precious holiday wishes and drop if off in Santa’s Mailbox. Letters need to be dropped off by Monday, Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. to ensure Santa has enough time to reply! Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with letters. Santa’s Mailbox is available inside of City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and the Fishers Parks & Recreation office (11565 Brooks School Road).
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PROGRAMS FOR LITTLE ONES
TWO TIMES THE FUN! Join in the interactive play with your two-year-old and with
Pumpkin Painting
other toddlers. Parents, participation and pre-registration
Thursday, Oct. 13
are both required so you can get in on the fun too!
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 10:45 a.m. Resident $4, NonResident $6
Lil' Punkins
Register by Oct. 6 with Activity Title "Pumpkin Painting"
Wednesday, Oct. 26 Billericay Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Runaway Pumpkin Pottery
Resident $6, NonResident $9
Saturday, Oct. 15
Register by Oct. 19 with Activity Title "TTTF Lil Punkins"
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 1 - 2 p.m. Resident $15, NonResident $23
Fall Friends
Register by Oct. 7 with Activity Title "Runaway Pumpkin Pottery"
Friday, Nov. 18 Billericay Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Trick or Sweet
Resident $6, NonResident $9
Thursday, Oct. 20
Register by Nov. 11 with Activity Title "TTTF Fall Friends"
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Resident $5, NonResident $8 Register by Oct. 13 with Activity Title "Trick or Sweet"
PLAYFULL HOURS
Mystery at the Park
Your child(ren) ages 1 to 5 are invited to PlayFULL Hours
Tuesday, Oct. 25
for unstructured play time! Each class focuses on a specific
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
theme, and themes vary year-round. Parents, participation
Resident $8, NonResident $12
is required so you can socialize alongside your little one.
Register by Oct. 17 with Activity Title "Mystery at the Park"
Construction Zone Tuesday, Oct. 25 Billericay Park Building | 10:30 a.m. - noon Resident $14, NonResident $21 Register by Oct. 18 with Activity Title "Construction Zone"
Plump, Perky Turkey Pottery Loose Parts
Saturday, Nov. 5
Monday, Oct. 17
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 1 - 2 p.m.
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Resident $15, NonResident $23
Resident $2, NonResident $3
Register by Oct. 28 with Activity Title "Plump Perky Turkey Pottery"
Register by Oct. 13 with Activity Title "PFH Loose Parts"
Undercover Agent Shapes
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Billericay Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Resident $7, NonResident $11
Resident $2, NonResident $3
Register by Nov. 2 with Activity Title "Undercover Agent"
Register by Nov. 27 with Activity Title "PFH Shapes"
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PROGRAMS Intermediate Preschool Tumbling
Aging Healthy - Mistakes to Avoid
Tuesdays, Nov. 1 - 22
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Billericay Park Building | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Billericay Park Building | 11 a.m. - noon
Resident $40, NonResident $60
Free
Register by Oct. 25 with Activity Title "Intermediate Tumbling"
Register by Oct. 5 with Activity Title "Aging Healthy"
Thanksgiving Luncheon
FOR YOUTH & TEENS
Thursday, Nov. 10 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Photo Coasters
Resident $8, NonResident $12
Thursday, Nov. 17
Register by Nov. 3 with Activity Title "Thanksgiving Luncheon"
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 6:30 - 8 p.m. Resident $10, NonResident $15
Adopt a Grandparent sponsored by Hamilton Trace
Register by Nov. 10 with Activity Title "Photo Coasters"
Saturdays, Nov. 19 - Dec. 17 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m. Free
FOR ADULTS
Register by Nov. 11 with Activity Title "Adopt a Grandparent"
Ladies' Only Tuesday, Nov. 1 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Resident $25, NonResident $ 35
BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...
Register by Oct. 24 with Activity Title "Ladies Only"
You Must Register in Advance Registration can be completed online at the Fishers
FOR RESIDENTS 50 OR BETTER
Park website (www.fishers.in.us/parks), by mailing your completed form with payment, or in person at the Fishers Parks office. (Phone registration not accepted.)
Walk With a Professional, sponsored by Hamilton Trace Mondays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 14
Did You Know?
Location Varies | 10 - 11 a.m.
A drop off program does not require an adult to be present
Free | No Registration Necessary
during the program time.
• Oct. 10 Lt. Dave Dunbar, FPD, at the Municipal Complex • Oct. 17 John Mehling, Fire Department, at Holland Park
Check It Out! For additional information regarding these programs, as well as other events and partner classes, be sure to visit the Fishers Parks website.
• Oct. 24 Mayor Fadness at Cyntheanne Park • Oct. 31
Fishers Parks & Recreation 11565 Brooks School Road
Dr. Jeffery Schoonover, Indiana Vein Specialist
Fishers, Indiana 46037
at Brooks School Park
(317) 595-3150
• Nov. 7 Tony Elliot, Parks, at Ritchey Woods • Nov. 14
Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm (Except Holidays)
Podiatrist at Heritage Park at the White River
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OCTOBER 2016
Christmas in October Craft Fair
National Alliance on Mental Health - Hamilton County East
Saturday, Oct. 8 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 6:30 p.m.
Fishers High School, Door FH-19
Geist Christian Church
www.fishersfreedomfestival.org
Halloween Trick-or-Treat House Mudsock Quilters Guild
Monday, Oct. 31 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Throughout Fishers
Fishers United Methodist Church 9691 E 116th Street, Fishers 46037
MEETINGS To view public meeting dates and submit community events for publication, visit www.fishers.in.us/calendars
DPW Open House Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 4 - 7 p.m. DPW Garage, 10200 Eller Road | Free Join Fishers DPW for their annual open house on Oct. 5. The open house allows residents to learn about the many services DPW offers the community, from road repairs to snow clearing to parks maintenance. Children are encouraged to wear old clothes as they’ll have the opportunity to paint snow plows. Light refreshments will be available.
FISHERS DPW ASSISTS WITH TORNADO CLEANUP IN KOKOMO Fishers DPW joined first responders from across the state to assist the City of Kokomo with cleanup efforts following a tornado on Aug. 24 that caused extensive damage. DPW sent staff members and equipment to assist for several days.
GENERAL ELECTION The 2016 General Municipal Election will take place on Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. To view current election information including municipal candidates, visit www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
FISHERS FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $15K DONATION FOR PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM Fishers Department of Fire Emergency Services received a $15,000 donation from Community Health Network for the enhancement of the department’s WeCare paramedicine program. The WeCare program promotes home safety, education and independence of older adults and provides follow-up services for those recovering from a recent hospital stay.
FISHERS HOSTS BICENTENNIAL TORCH RELAY ON OCT. 13 On Oct. 13, the Bicentennial Torch Relay, celebrating the State’s 200th birthday, will pass through Fishers. The public is invited to cheer on local torchbearers at Fishers’ “Celebration Station” at City Hall from 6:15-6:50 p.m.