Think Fishers - April 2016

HAIL TO THE CHIEF

Chief Kehl’s Retirement & the FPD Mobile App, Page 8

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: Chief George Kehl, Assistant Chief Mitch Thompson and Captain Ed Gebhart Left: Mayor Scott Fadness details Fishers 2040 to residents

A MESSAGE FROM

MAYOR FADNESS

MAYOR Scott A. Fadness

In September, Fishers’ first and only police chief, George Kehl, will retire and

DEPUTY MAYOR

Assistant Chief Mitch Thompson will take the lead. Chief Kehl’s legacy of service to

Leah McGrath

our community has left an indelible mark not just on the Fishers Police Department, but on all who have served alongside him throughout the years, myself included.

CITY COUNCIL Selina Stoller, Northwest District

Chief Kehl has been steadfast in his belief that the community always comes first. His

Eric Moeller, North Central District

example is one we can learn a great deal from. Through his service, he’s made the

Brad DeReamer, Northeast District

Fishers community better for nearly 40 years years.

David George, Southwest District John Weingardt, South Central District

Service opportunities abound in Fishers – there are organizations and volunteer

Pete Peterson, Southeast District

opportunities suited for many different interests and skills. One such opportunity,

Rich Block, At Large

Keep Fishers Beautiful, will take place on April 16 (learn more on page 6). I look

Cecilia Coble, At Large

forward to working alongside residents again this year to complete cleanup projects

Todd Zimmerman, At Large

at The Orchard at Sunblest neighborhood and Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve.

CITY JUDGE When we choose to put our community first, we inevitably make our community

Daniel E. Henke

better. Let’s serve together with that goal always in mind.

CITY CLERK Yours in service,

Jennifer Kehl

CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez

CITY ATTORNEY

Scott

Chris Greisl

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

P.S.

Eric Pethtel

Be sure to visit www.fishers.in.us/MayorExclusive for a special message from Mayor Fadness only for Think Fishers readers.

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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

Facebook: Fishers Indiana Government

feature here each month.

Twitter: @FishersIN Instagram: NicklePlateDistrict

Can you tell us what you expect to be in [Saxony Hall], or used for exactly?

From Lauren Hutchens Riley, via Facebook

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Jeff Hill

Similar to our other facilities, this will be a rent-able space for community events. We expect the facility to be a popular location

PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

for anniversary parties, baby showers, bridal showers and have

Tony Elliot

even had interest in weddings. The facility includes indoor restrooms and an office for our staff. Our #CityBlog is a great

POLICE CHIEF

place to learn more, as well!

George Kehl

FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CHIEF Steve Orusa

IT DIRECTOR Tracy Gaynor

FLEET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Elliot Hultgren

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Cici Hendrix

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Autumn Gasior

THINK FISHERS EDITOR Tiffany Holbert, Communications Manager

Construction on Saxony Hall is expected to be complete in Mid-April, 2016

DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum, Brand Coordinator

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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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Photos Provided By: 1. Brian Christopher, @bchrisphotos via Twitter 2. Brian Christopher, @bchrisphotos via Twitter 3. Luis Ruvalcaba, 4

luisruvi via Instagram 4. The Nickel Plate District, nickelplatedistrict via Instagram 5. Conner Prairie, @ConnerPrairie via Twitter 6. The Nickel Plate District, nickelplatedistrict via Instagram 7. Brian Christopher, 5

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HSE Schools' Proposed Referendum is on the May 3 Ballot One of the most important questions facing our community will be on the May 3 Primary ballot. If HSE Schools is to reduce class size, attract quality teachers and keep the great ones we already have; if we are to best prepare our students for their futures, it will require dollars beyond the new state funds and current referendum. Even with new state funds, the HSE per pupil revenue falls below the state average by more than $371.

The proposed referendum adds 12.75 cents to the current rate. With the current 10 cent referendum, the proposed 22.75 cent referendum will yield $17 million annually for operating expenses for the next 7 years. Per pupil revenues will rise to slightly above the state average for the first time in years. With these dollars, we stand to gain 43 teachers to reduce class sizes, attract and keep quality teachers, and better prepare our students for their futures. We have the ability to work toward eliminating program participation fees and better funding supply budgets.

22.75¢ $100 HOME value PER

The referendum proposes that

ASSESSED

will go to help HSE Schools

HSE is in the

BOTTOM 1/3

for teacher salaries compared to area school districts

HSE is

3rd LOWEST

funded in the state for per pupil dollars

(10¢ Currently + 12.75¢ Additional)

In my first three months as superintendent, I acquainted myself with this school community and their message was clear. Hamilton Southeastern Schools is both an object and source of pride for this dynamic community. I look forward to seeing you at the polls on May 3.

Sincerely, Dr. Allen Bourff, Superintendent HSE Schools

HSE

STNADTINEG FU

HSE

Property taxes starting in 2017 would be about $166 more per year, that's about 45¢/day, for a $250,000 home to fund needed improvements for HSE Schools.

Without these dollars, we stand to lose 100 teachers, six administrative positions, and 25 support staff. We stand to lose paid stipends for 19 athletic, 8 performing arts, and 18 other extra-curricular activities. All of this impact would be felt over the next two years.

ER H C A E T RIES SALA

AN UNSUCCESSFUL REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF: 6 8 18 19 25 100

Administrative Positions Performing Arts Positions other ECA Positions Athletic Positions Support Staff Teachers

*ECA - extra-curricular activities

-176 Positions

For more information on registering to vote, polling locations, or early/absentee voting please visit: www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/222/Current-Election-Information

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Saturday, April 16 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Keep Fishers Beautiful Initiative was established in 2014 in partnership with Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) as an effort to connect neighbors — and the community at large — to work together to maintain the vibrancy of Fishers.

Through service projects, Keep Fishers Beautiful encourages the community to take an active part in the upkeep of Fishers neighborhoods and parks. While we have a stellar Department of Public Works in Fishers that works daily to keep our city not just looking nice, but also functional and safe, it is important that residents take ownership of the community in which they live to help us to keep the city clean and beautiful for everyone who lives, works and plays in Fishers.

There are many opportunities throughout the city for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations to get involved in Keep Fishers Beautiful.

NEW IN 2016!

This year the KFB team is encouraging everyone to get involved during the service day! Residents are welcome to gather together to complete their own, individualized volunteer projects. In an effort to track engagement and participation during the event, please share your project details and hours spent working on the Fishers Parks & Recreation Facebook page. We look forward to seeing how you take it upon yourself to keep our community beautiful this spring!

DID YOU KNOW? During the Fall 2015 Recycling Day, roughly 1,200 Residents recycled: 897 Pounds of Batteries

Neighborhood Blitz presented by Stratosphere Quality

Spring Service Day presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Orchard at Sunblest

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Join neighbors as you beautify The

Join a coordinated service project at

18,000 Pounds of Metals,

Orchard at Sunblest, one of Fishers’

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. You will

Mowers, Bikes, & Grills

oldest neighborhoods, to complete

help clear the invasive garlic mustard and

cleanup and landscaping projects.

bush honeysuckle plants that shade out native wildflowers. To participate, stop by

2,475 Gallons of Paint 412 Gallons of Used Oil

Recycling Day

Ritchey Woods anytime between 9 a.m.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

and 3 p.m.

Billericay Park 234 Gallons of Antifreeze

Jumpstart your spring cleaning and

For more information about Keep Fishers

responsibly rid your home of electronic

Beautiful, visit www.fishers.in.us/KFB.

254 Gallons of

and household hazardous waste with

Flammable Liquids

Spring Recycling Day.

1,650 Pounds of Fertilizer

Thank You to our 2016 Keep Fishers Beautiful Sponsors:

and Pesticides Technology Recyclers, Shares, Inc. and NuGenesis, Inc. will be on site accepting recyclables. To view the full list of accepted materials, visit www.fishers.in.us/RecyclingDay

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#EngageFishers with @FishersDan

By Dan Domsic

A little over two years ago, Fishers

share knowledge. To me, these acts, and

hands-on training scenarios, and another

Police Sergeant Troy Fettinger was one

public service in general, all boil down to

month, they’ll design their own park.

of a handful of people to run out onto a

trying to make a difference.

basketball court and help save a young athlete’s life after he collapsed.

Later

in

Department paramedicine

2014,

the

launched program

academy

culminates

with

a

community service project, and upon

high schools students in Fishers this fall

successful completion, these students will

Fire

at the first-ever Fishers Public Service

have the opportunity to grant real dollars

community

Academy, an academic yearlong program

to real organizations – a major lesson in

for high school juniors and seniors.

budgeting and finite resources in a world

Fishers a

The

That’s the ideal we hope to show to 20

called

WeCare.

WeCare is a proactive initiative in which

By

providing

gripping,

hands-on

of infinite possibilities.

Fishers paramedics meet with patients

learning experiences, we hope to inspire

Juniors and seniors at FHS and HSEHS

who voluntarily participate in a discharge

students who have an affinity for public

are welcome to apply for the pilot program

referral program from the hospital –

service to pursue meaningful careers in the

that starts this August or learn more at

checking on the simple but critical things

field, foster greater community awareness

www.fishers.in.us/fpsa.

like trip hazards and dosage for new

and cement local identity.

We’re looking for participants who want

medication and follow up – that can

Participants will meet once per month

to find their way in the world, as well as

make the difference in keeping them out

and learn directly from many of the City’s

the future leaders that want to step outside

of the hospital. That’s just one part of

departments, as well as from leaders and

and challenge the status quo with bold,

the initiative.

organizations in the social services sector.

new ideas.

And working with HSE Schools, Chief Naturalist Danesa Stolz at Fishers Parks

One

month

they’ll

be

simulating

firefighter emergency response through

They all can make a difference, and they can do it in Fishers.

& Recreation instituted a pilot program called Nature First, helping educate every first grade student in the district about

CHECK IT OUT!

the natural environment both in the

Keep Fishers Beautiful is here. Fill out a volunteer application to team up with

classroom and outdoors at Ritchey Woods

us April 16, or if you’d like to volunteer independently that day, join our

Nature Preserve.

Keep Fishers Beautiful event page where you can post what you or your group

An act of heroism (that I’m sure any one police officer would say is all in a day’s

does to keep your part of the community beautiful. For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us/kfb.

work), a helping hand, an opportunity to

Dan Domsic is the Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator for Fishers Parks & Recreation.

For more information on events or ideas, feel free to reach out to domsicd@fishers.in.us or in the office at 595.3151.

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FPD’s Chief Kehl will Retire with a Legacy of Service & Teamwork

A short conversation with Fishers’ first

“My goal is to continue the legacy and

It’s that culture of innovation that

and only police chief, George Kehl, reveals

tradition that Chief Kehl has brought

Kehl and Thompson have fostered that

that he’s a humble man. When asked about

about,” said Thompson. “Having the

allowed Captain Ed Gebhart to develop the

the success of Fishers’ Police department,

ability to work for him for 26 years has

department’s new mobile app.

his most proud moments over his nearly

taught me some key elements of success.”

“I came into a roll call one night to meet

40-year career or what sets the agency

Kehl is confident that the department

with a shift and half the guys were on

will continue to excel under soon-to-be

their phone,” said Gebhart. “That started

Chief Thompson’s leadership.

my mind on, if I’ve got half of our officers

apart, he always credits the people.

But, even they are a testament of his success. Chief Kehl has hired every one of

“I know it is going to be great,” said

on the phone, then definitely there’s

the departments 107 police officers to date.

Kehl. He has been involved in every

a large percentage of the community

“We always expected and

that

wanted to create a positive

communicates

the

same way.”

culture with people that have

With

respect for one another, said

residents

Kehl. “I think we’ve done a

to reach out to officers

really good job of that; you

when they are patrolling

don’t see that everywhere

the

throughout the country.”

communicate

Fishers Police Department has

excelled

the

mobile

will

app,

be

able

neighborhoods with

and them

about things they’re seeing.

throughout

Gebhart

Chief Kehl’s career. He was

explains

the

app is not a replacement

the first police officer hired

for

dispatch,

rather

an

by the then Town of Fishers in the late

aspect of this agency since he has been an

enhancement to it. The app incorporates

70s. Throughout his tenure Fishers has

assistant chief.”

all functions of the agency, including

consistently been named one of the safest cities in America.

He’s made an indelible impression on his team members, including Assistant

Thompson said Chief Kehl has taught him to allow team members to run with their ideas to make the agency and community better.

intelligence,

data

gathering,

public

information, patrol and investigation.

The app is in final stages of approval and will be launched for public use later

Chief Mitch Thompson who will take over

“Innovation that we’ve had throughout

as Chief when Kehl retires this September.

the years has not been anything we

In September, Kehl will retire from

Thompson is an Indianapolis native who

created in terms of command staff,” said

the police department, but not from

started with Fishers Police Department in

Thompson. “Its guys who have come up

community service. Kehl is running for

January 1991, and has never looked back.

to us within the agency and said have you

Hamilton County Council, At-Large.

He worked his way through the ranks, and

thought about this or have you thought

“If I’m fortunate enough to win that

became the department’s Assistant Chief

about that and have been willing to take it

election, we’ll see what comes after that,”

in 2003.

and run with it.”

Kehl said.

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this spring.

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FEEDBACK INVITED

City will Host Community Open Houses to Inform Residents about Fishers' 25-Year Plan

Throughout 2015 and the first few

Weingardt.

“Throughout

the

planning

months of 2016, Fishers leaders and

process, the steering committee and task

community

been

forces have identified ways to ensure all of

Fishers

our processes and plans drive us to become

stakeholders

have

working

together

to

2040,

25-year

comprehensive

a

develop

plan

that outlines how we can foster a smart,

the smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city we

Land Use

aspire to be.”

vibrant and entrepreneurial community.

To learn more about Fishers 2040,

The plan will provide property owners,

residents are encouraged to attend one of

residents and businesses an understanding

two community open houses:

• Sense of Place • Adaptable • Sustainable

of how the city intends to grow over the

Community Open House #1

next 25 years.

Fishers 2040 includes guidelines for land use, housing, transportation and parks and

Housing & Neighborhoods

• Connected • Diverse • Sustainable • Accessible • Resilient • Innovative

April 21 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Conner Prairie

open space. The key themes that emerged throughout the plan are for a community

Community Open House #2

that is connected, innovative, resilient,

May 5 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

accessible and sustainable.

Brooks School Road Elementary Café

“Fishers 2040 is an invaluable tool that will guide our growth and development

The

adoption

of

Fishers

2040

is

for the next 25 years and beyond,” said

anticipated in July. For more information

Fishers

on the plan visit www.fishers2040.com.

City

Council

President,

John

COUNCILOR PROFILE John Weingardt Fishers City Council President Co-Chair of Land Use Task Force Partner at Peachin, Schwartz & Weingardt accounting firm Husband to Tina Father to Ashley, Abby and John Fishers resident of 19 years

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Transportation

• Accountable • Connected • Safe • Accessible • Integrated • Economically Viable • Financially Responsible • Well-Maintained • Sustainable • Efficient

Parks

• Accessible • Mixed-Use • Sustainable • Vibrant • Safe • Collaborative • Quality

County-Wide Campaign Asserts that Teen Dating Violence is #NotOK On March 29, school administrators, law enforcement officers,

served on the HCLA project team, Philip Paluso of Medium Cool

service providers and leaders from each of Hamilton County’s

Pictures volunteered as the video producer, and Lynsay Clutter

municipalities gathered to raise their voice against teen dating

was the announcer’s voice in the video.

violence. This was the first ever rally to teach families about

The campaign’s message is focused on a startling national

the prevalence and danger of this type of domestic violence in

statistic about the prevalence of this form of domestic violence.

Hamilton County.

The campaign’s project team noted that Hamilton County

The rally kicks off a stirring Facebook campaign running in April

couldn’t be immune from teen dating violence situations given

that features a short video.

the alarming fact that one

This video demonstrates an

in every three teen girls

alarming national statistic about teen dating violence and

brings

Fishers

and

it

home

to

neighboring

communities. The campaign

Teen dating violence can take many forms - physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal.

asks that Hamilton County

experiences it.

HCLA

project

member

Brittany Winebar is a Youth Advocacy Prevail,

Supervisor Inc.,

a

at

Hamilton

County group that advocates

residents share the video on social media with the accompanying

and serves victims of crime and abuse. Winebar states, “Teen

hashtag statement, #NotOK.

dating violence can take many forms- physical, sexual, emotional,

The #NotOK Teen Dating Violence Awareness Campaign was

or verbal abuse- or abuse that is online or through technology.”

created as a community service project through the Hamilton

The #NotOK Teen Dating Violence Awareness Campaign shares

County Leadership Academy. Five members of HCLA’s current

a warning with Hamilton County residents and encourages

class formed a project team to address domestic violence as

conversations between peers, parents and teens. To view and

an under-told issue in the county. Three Fishers residents

share the video, visit www.Facebook.com/NotOKwithMe. To take

participated in the county-wide service project. Jocelyn Vare

the online pledge, visit www.NotOKwithMe.org.

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"One in three teen girls in the US is a victim of abuse from a dating partner, a figure that exceeds rates of other types of youth violence."

"Though 82% of parents feel confident that they could recognize the signs if their child was experiencing dating abuse, a majority of 2

parents (58%) could not correctly identify all of the warning signs of abuse."

1. Davis, Antoinette, MPH. 2008. Interpersonal and Physical Dating Violence Among Teens. The National Council on Crime and Delinquency Focus.

2.Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (Liz Claiborne, Inc.), Conducted by Teen Research Unlimited, (May 2009).

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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE FAMILY Movies in the Park

Arbor Day – Let’s Flock the NPD

Fridays, April 15 - May 27 | Sunset

Wednesday, March 1 - Thursday, April 28

NPD Amphitheater | Free

$3 per Flamingo (while supplies last)

Turn Friday into FriYAY all spring long! Movies in the Park

Competition’s high as the flamingo decorating contest returns

return at sunset this April and offer the perfect Friday night

to the NPD! From March 1-April 28, get creative and paint,

entertainment for all ages. Arrive early and bring a few dollars to

rhinestone or dress your very own yard flamingo for a chance to

purchase your favorite movie snacks.

win! After you’ve registered, you will receive an email notifying

Download the Nickel Plate District mobile app to browse dinner

you that your flamingo is ready for pick up from the Fishers Parks

options before the show, and enable push notifications, those are

& Recreation office. You’ll also receive the contest rules so you

important! We’ll use them to announce deals around the district

don’t accidentally exclude yourself from the contest!

so you can enjoy a meal at an affordable price. Connect with us

Then comes the best part, you get to decorate your flamingo –

and share your photos using hashtag #FishersMovies so we can

however you’d like! Mark your calendar, decorated flamingos

see how your family is making the most of Friday night’s all

are due back to the NPD AMP on April 29 between 5:30-6:30

season long!

p.m. to enter the contest. From 7 to 8 p.m., the public will vote on their favorite flamingos, and winners will be chosen from five categories. Categories include: People’s Choice, Best Youth

UPCOMING MOVIES

(up to age 10), Best Teen (ages 11-17), Best Adult (18+) and Best

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The Good Dinosaur

Arbor Day Theme. Winners will receive a $50 prize pack that

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Minions

includes items from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Fishers Parks &

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Pixels

Recreation! Don’t forget to grab your flamingo before the movie

5 / 06

Shaun the Sheep

begins, they’re welcome to go straight to your yard for the entire

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Hotel Transylvania 2

neighborhood to admire.

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Pan

Register by April 28 with Activity Title "Let’s Flock NPD"

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Inside Out

Summer Camp Open House Friday, May 27 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NPD Amphitheater | Free

Spring Service Day

Stop by the Nickel Plate District and learn what summer camps

Saturday, April 16 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

are all about! This open house is for registered campers and those

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve | Free

still considering if camps are the best option. While children

The 12th annual Spring Service Day returns to Ritchey Woods

can meet camp counselors and enjoy games, parents have the

Nature Preserve this April! This volunteer opportunity engages

opportunity to explore open camps and learn more. Don’t forget

residents of all ages as we work to protect the preserve from

a blanket, this event makes a great night out when paired with

invasive plants. Invasive plants shade out our native wildflowers

#FishersMovies showing of Inside Out!

and dominate the areas where they are found.

Spring Service Day is presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and

Can You Win It?

is one part of the City’s community service day, Keep Fishers

Wednesday, May 18 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Beautiful. Spring Service Day is a rain or shine event, and pre-

Roy G. Holland Park Building | Residents $8, NonResidents $12

registration is encouraged.

Get ready for some family-friendly competition during this

Eager to volunteer? Contact Dan Domsic to learn how you can

evening program! Families of all ages are invited to test their

get involved, today! Dan can be reached via email at domsicd@

balance skills, quickness and steady hands all in one minute,

fishers.in.us or directly at (317) 595-3151.

timed games. This is a great way to enjoy quality time together

Register by April 14 with Activity Title "EEOR Service Day"

and escape the stress of a busy work week.

Register by May 11 with Activity Title "Can You Win It"

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PROGRAMS FOR LITTLE ONES Spring Flowers

TWO TIMES THE FUN!

Wednesday, April 13

Join in the interactive play with your two year old and with

Billericay Park Building | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

other toddlers. Parents, participation and pre-registration

Resident $7, NonResident $11

are both required so you can get in on the fun too!

Register by April 6 with Activity Title "Spring Flowers"

Blossoms & Buds Spring Fling

Thursday, April 21

Thursday, April 14

Billericay Park Building | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Billericay Park Building | 10 a.m. - Noon

Resident $6, NonResident $9

Resident $14, NonResident $21

Register by May 13 with Activity Title "TTTF Blossoms"

Register by April 7 with Activity Title "Spring Fling"

It's a Zoo Out There!

Friday, May 20 Billericay Park Building | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Resident $6, NonResident $9 Register by May 13 with Activity Title "TTTF It's a Zoo!"

PLAYFULL HOURS Your child(ren) ages 1 to 5 are invited to PlayFULL Hours for unstructured play time! Each class focuses on a specific theme, and themes vary year-round. Parents, participation is required so you can socialize alongside your little one.

Start Smart Baseball Mondays, May 16 - June 13* Roy G. Holland Park Baseball Field | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Resident $48, NonResident $72 Register by April 27 with Activity Title "SS Baseball" *No class May 30

Start Smart Soccer, Session 1 Thursdays, May 19 - June 16*

Music & Movement

Roy G. Holland Park | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, April 8

Resident $48, NonResident $72

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Register by May 12 with Activity Title "SS Soccer 1"

Resident $2, NonResident $3 | FlexPass Accepted

*No class June 2

Register by April 6 with Activity Title "PFH Music"

Kiddy 500

Build a Playground

Tuesday, May 24

Tuesday, May 17

Billericay Park Building | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Roy G. Holland Park Building | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Resident $4, NonResident $6

Resident $2, NonResident $3 | FlexPass Accepted

Register by May 17 with Activity Title "Kiddy 500"

Register by May 15 with Activity Title "PFH Playground"

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PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & TEENS

FOR ADULTS

Monday, April 4

Sundays, April 3 - June 12*

Roy G. Holland Park Building | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Roy G. Holland Park Softball Fields | Noon - 6 p.m.

Resident $15, NonResident $23

Resident $448, NonResident $672

Register by March 28 with Activity Title "Spring Break"

Register by March 17 with Activity Title "Softball"

Spring Break Kick-Off!

Spring Softball

*No games May 8 or May 29 (unless makeup game needed)

Baby Bird Pottery Saturday, April 16 Roy G. Holland Park Building | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

FOR RESIDENTS 50 OR BETTER

Resident $15, NonResident $23

Gentle Yoga

Register by April 9 with Activity Title "Baby Bird Pottery"

Wednesdays, April 13 - May 18 Roy G. Holland Park Building | 9:3 0a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Resident $48, NonResident $72 Register by April 6 with Activity Title "Yoga 3"

BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...

You Must Register in Advance Visit www.fishers.in.us/parks for a registration form. From there, you can complete the form and submit the payment online, print the form and mail it in with a check, or print the form and drop it off with payment at the Fishers Parks office. (Phone registration is not accepted.)

Did You Know?

A drop off program does not require an adult to be present

Bring Your "A" Game

during the program time.

Wednesday, April 20 Billericay Park Building | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Check It Out!

Free

Be sure to visit the Fishers Parks website to see additional

Register by April 13 with Activity Title "Bring Your A Game"

information about the programs listed here, and for info about other upcoming programs, special events and

Glass Fusing

partner classes.

Saturday, May 7 Roy G. Holland Park Building | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Fishers Parks & Recreation

Resident $26, NonResident $39

11565 Brooks School Road

Register by April 30 with Activity Title "Glass Fusing"

Fishers, Indiana 46037 (317)595-3150

A Dream Come True Thursday, May 12

Office Hours:

Roy G. Holland Park Building | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Resident $16, NonResident $24

Except Holidays

Register by May 5 with Activity Title "Dream Come True"

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APRIL 2016

The Real Hoosiers: A Conversation with Ray Craft

“Music and Art” Series

April 9 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

April 27

Hamilton East Public Library

Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 East 126th St.

Join us as we celebrate Hoosier basketball with a very special

Celebrating American composers with vocalist David Michael

appearance by Ray Craft. Mr. Craft was a member of the 1954

Schuster and pianist Michael Sherperel. Tickets can be purchased

Milan, Indiana team that inspired the movie Hoosiers and was the

at www.fishersmusic.com/tickets.

lead scorer in their championship game against Muncie Central.

Please join us to listen to Mr. Craft talk about his experience,

Nickel Plate Block Party

followed by a screening of the movie Hoosiers. Light refreshments

April 30 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

will be provided.

Nickel Plate District Get out into the Nickel Plate District to check out local businesses

Mudsock Quilter’s Guild

and enjoy food, live music, art, activities and more. Be sure to

April 11 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

make a stop at the following locations for activities food and fun:

Fishers United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Demonstration and discussion of marking your quilt for quilting,

Gallery 116

Painting With a Twist

walking foot and decorative stitches. All welcome. After lunch

Source Yoga

Archer’s

bring a project you are working on for a sew-in at the Fishers

Carpenter Realtors

Sharp Printing

Central Green

City Hall

Public Library. www.mudsockquiltersguild.org

Everything Your Mother Never Taught You about Gardening April 16 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens Always wanted to be a gardener but struggled to find your green thumb? Let our gardeners teach you a few tips and tricks! This drop-in style program invites anyone to stop by and enjoy a walking tour of stations covering gardening tools and materials.

Art in City Hall “Senior Art Showcase” April 22 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

City Hall Always one of the favorite art exhibits each year, the “Senior Showcase” features the work of graduating seniors from FHS and HSEHS. The reception celebrates these artists, their artwork and HSE Schools’ art teachers. Art in City Hall is presented by Fishers Arts Council, Fishers Parks & Recreation and Nickel Plate Arts.

This exhibit runs through May 6 and can be viewed at City Hall,

MEETINGS

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Be sure to check out

All public meeting dates can be found on the City calendar at

www.FishersArtsCouncil.com for more information.

www.fishers.in.us/Calendars

APRIL 2016

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Roundabout Construction Underway at 96th/Cumberland

Temporary Workers Needed for Partial Special Census

A 100 day closure is in place at 96th Street and Cumberland

As part of the ongoing efforts

Road as Hamilton County Highway Department works to

to

conduct

a

partial

special

construct a multi-lane roundabout at the intersection to

census, the City of Fishers will be

improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion. Traffic

recruiting temporary employees.

from 96th Street and Cumberland Road is being detoured via

Census testing is scheduled to begin

Lantern Road and 106th Street and Cumberland Road.

on April 12 and continue until April 22.

Temporary positions are expected to be filled for one and a half months and offer opportunities for parttime and full-time work. If you would like to learn more about available positions and apply,visit www.fishers.in.us/Census

Inside Indiana Business Plans Launch Fishers Bureau Inside Indiana Business has announced plans to establish a bureau and studio production facilities at the New Launch A temporary signal will be installed at 106th Street

Fishers facility. The expansion

and Mollenkopf Road. Additionally, the Hamilton County

will

Sheriff’s Department and the Fishers Police Department

space,

will assist with traffic control during peak hours and work

and a variety of studio options to

to mitigate traffic congestion. The roundabout construction

produce expanded real-time content for

is expected to take 100 days. The intersection is planned to

Inside Indiana Business properties.

reopen on approximately June 30, 2016.

include

branded

production

office

capabilities