Think Fishers - March 2017

Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • March 2017

Fishers invites residents to see that People with Disabilities are People First page 6

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: HSE and FHS partner with local businesses to help disabled students transition into the workforce.

Left: Mayor Fadness gives his State of the City address in 2016.

MAYOR Scott A. Fadness

A MESSAGE FROM

DEPUTY MAYOR

MAYOR FADNESS

Leah McGrath

CITY COUNCIL

This is an exciting month for our community. On March 15, I’ll be delivering my third

Selina Stoller, Northwest District

State of the City address. With each address, I’m excited to reflect on the progress we

Eric Moeller, North Central District

made in the past year and look ahead to new challenges and opportunities.

Brad DeReamer, Northeast District David George, Southwest District

Three years ago I shared my vision for a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city.

John Weingardt, South Central District

We’ve taken huge strides towards that goal and momentum continues to build.

Pete Peterson, Southeast District

In my 2017 address, I am looking forward to sharing five ideas that I believe will

Rich Block, At Large

transform Fishers. These ideas will position us to remain a thriving community that

Cecilia Coble, At Large

is sustainable for generations to come.

Todd Zimmerman, At Large

It’s also Disability Awareness Month, and Fishers ADA Roundtable has spearheaded

CITY JUDGE

a month-long campaign designed to raise awareness and educate residents about

Daniel E. Henke

inclusion. You’ll learn more about that on pages 6-7. I encourage you to get out and get engaged in this month’s activities. Our community is bettered every time we come

CITY CLERK

together to learn and share.

Jennifer Kehl

CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez Yours in Service,

CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Scott Fadness

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Eric Pethtel

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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,

Fishers, Indiana 46038

posts and mentions on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We figured, if one resident

317.595.3111 | www.fishers.in.us

has a question about the community, it’s likely that another may have the same

administration@fishers.in.us

question. That’s why we encourage you to share your questions by using the hashtag #AskFishers, and each month we’ll share a featured question here.

Facebook: Fishers Indiana Government Twitter: @FishersIN

Love the painted utility box of the game Mille Bornes at Commercial Dr. where Target is. Please tell why; we love it!

Instagram: NickelPlateDistrict William Pomper, via email

This past November, The Fishers Arts Council and City of Fishers

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

selected three Indiana artists to paint a series of six signal boxes

Jeff Hill

in the Nickel Plate Arts District. This is the third public art installation as part of the Fishers Community Master Art Plan.

PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

“Mille Bornes” at Commercial Drive and North Street is by local

Tony Elliot

artist Jacque Hammonds. Check out the five other painted signal boxes as you’re out and about in the Nickel Plate District!

POLICE CHIEF Mitch Thompson

FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CHIEF Steve Orusa

IT DIRECTOR Tracy Gaynor

AROUNDFISHERS 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

FLEET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Elliot Hultgren

hashtag #AroundFishers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram when you share photos of your favorite local spots and activities.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Cici Conover

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Ashley Elrod

THINK FISHERS EDITOR Tiffany Rogers, Communications Manager

DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum, Brand Coordinator

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ATTENTION PARENTS, IT’S TIME FOR THE 2017

KINDERGARTEN

OPEN HOUSE Registration is now open!

Visit http://www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/enrollment/kindergarten.aspx to enroll your child.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 FROM 5 - 7 P.M. AT ALL HSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Will your child be five years old on or before August 1, 2017? If so, plan on attending the HSE Kindergarten Open House! This event is a great opportunity to meet the principals and teachers, tour the classrooms and network with other parents.

Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you navigate through the process of registering your child for kindergarten.

@HSESchools

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www.hse.k12.in.us

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HSESchools

State of the City MAYOR FADNESS TO SHARE FIVE IDEAS THAT WILL TRANSFORM FISHERS IN 2017

On Wednesday, March 15, Mayor Scott Fadness will deliver his third annual State of the City address to an audience of local community and business leaders. The address will be the main event of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.

In his first State of the City, Mayor Fadness cast his long-term vision for a smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city. Each year, that vision continues to progress. It has set the stage for strong economic growth for our community. At last year’s State of the City address, Mayor Fadness announced the move of two corporate headquarters to Fishers – STANLEY Security and Braden Business Systems. Job commitments announced within the first six weeks of 2016 exceeded all those made in 2015.

This year, the vision will unfold even more as Mayor Fadness will share five exciting ideas that will transform Fishers. He is also expected to share progress the City has made in the past year, as well as news on new community projects.

We’ll livestream via Facebook and Periscope so you can watch the address in real-time. Be sure to “like” Fishers Indiana Government on Facebook and follow @FishersIN on Periscope to be notified when the live broadcast begins. We’ll also include a recap of the address in next month’s issue of Think Fishers.

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PEOPLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE

FIRST FISHERS ADA ROUNDTABLE SPEARHEADS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana,

Fishers and his oldest daughter, Maddie, has

and the Fishers ADA Roundtable has organized

autism. The show will also feature Jeffrey Lewis

a month-long community campaign to bring

and Jeremy Brown. Tickets can be purchased in

awareness about disabilities and educate the

advance for $20 at Pinheads or for $25 at the

community about inclusion.

door. Tables of eight can be purchased for $125.

OUR FISHERS ADA

This event is recommended for those 18 years of

ROUNDTABLE MEMBERS

This year’s Disability Awareness Month theme

age and older. Proceeds will go to the Hamilton

emphasizes that people with disabilities are

County Special Olympics.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Barb Zilm

people first. They are co-workers, classmates

Budd Vendergriff

and neighbors who want to be included in their

HSE TRANSITION FAIR

Cecilia Coble

communities – just like everyone else.

Thursday, March 16 | 6– 7:30 p.m.

Chrissy Pogue Dawn McCool

Fishers High School The month’s events are already off to a great

George Martin

start! The kick-off event on March 2 featured

The HSE Transition Fair will feature over 40

an etiquette presentation by The Joseph Maley

representatives

Foundation. Fishers Arts Council and Fishers

who

Music Works also hosted a visual and performing

those with special needs. Attendees can speak

arts reception on March 3. There’s an event to

to

fit everyone’s interest, from sports to comedy,

transportation, continuing education and other

to art and more. A few of the events are listed

services available for transitioning a person with

for your consideration; a full listing of events

special needs of all ages into the community.

provide

from

various

services

and

representatives

organizations equipment

regarding

for

employment,

and sponsors can be found at www.fishers.in.us/ disabilityawareness.

“A LONG NIGHT OF LAUGHS” WITH SCOTT LONG

Leslie Brown Michelle Steltz Patrick Schooley Sai Pinnamneni Sean Addison Stacey Oldham Tom Bell

Friday, March 17 | 6– 8 p.m.

Karen Russell

Fishers High School Gymnasium

Tricia Dickson Wilbur and Marsha Sutton

Sponsored by the generosity of TOPSoccer, a program of Indy Premier Soccer Club, the Fishers

This comedy show features national comedian,

Athletic Showcase features USA Paralympic

Scott Long. Long uses his fun, light-hearted

Soccer Team, players, Bryce Boarman & Seth

comedy to connect with families that have

Jahn as Keynote Speakers. Both will share

children with disabilities. Scott is a resident of

their message of how to adapt and thrive.

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Julie King

Steve Davison FISHERS ATHLETIC SHOWCASE: ADAPT & THRIVE

Friday, March 10 | 7 – 9 p.m.

Britton Hall at Pinheads

Jason Wagner

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Boarman was born with cerebral palsy and will

PHOTOS: Jenny Homan assists

highlight his participation in the London and

at the Rise Coffee Bar at Launch

Rio Olympics. Jahn was impacted by a traumatic

Fishers (opposite page); Jenny,

brain injury while serving as a member of the

her teacher Laura Brown and

US Army Special Forces in Afghanistan. Also in

Chrissy Pogue (top left); Zach

attendance will be Vern Fleming, formerly of the

Mandel helps out around

Indiana Pacers, and Joe Reitz, current offensive

Launch Fishers keeping the

lineman for the Colts and former graduate of

work spaces neat and tidy

Hamilton Southeastern High School. Both will

(middle left); Andrew Scurock

serve as guest referees. The evening will also

helps with dishes at Houlihan’s

showcase exhibitions by Power Soccer, Special

(bottom left); Naashon

Olympics Basketball, Special Olympics Cheer and

Hawkins and Jacob Nydam

DeVeau’s Show Team by Gym Roots. Donations

help prep Houlihan’s before

will be accepted at the door & will be divided

opening time (top right)

equally among performing organizations.

ART UNVEILING AT THE EDGE Wednesday, March 22 | 8:30 a.m.

Shell Parking Lot - 116th Street & Commercial Drive Disability Awareness month themed art by local artist Warren Miller will be displayed on banners attached to the east side of the Edge parking facility.

“MY POINT OF VIEW” PANEL DISCUSSION Tuesday, March 28 | 3:30 – 5 p.m.

City Hall Auditorium Fishers ADA Roundtable will put all of the pieces together with “My Point Of View” day.

Citizen volunteers will share their point of view with people whose decisions can make a difference. Volunteers will be paired with applicable city and business leader in the areas of

employment,

infrastructure,

technology,

housing, transportation and code enforcement.

Some

groups

may

remain

at

Kroger

for

discussion, others may venture to a different location that illustrates a need or promotes an idea for the future. The group will reconvene at Fishers City Hall for a roundtable discussion on key learnings. It will also be an opportunity to recap the month of activities.

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SPECIAL EVENTS St. Patty's Day Luncheon sponsored by Hamilton Trace

Family Love

Friday, March 17 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | R $8, NR $12

Monday, April 10 | 6 - 7 p.m. | R $6, NR $9

Holland Park Building | Activity Title: "St Pattys Lunch"

Billericay Park Building | Activity Title: "Family Love"

Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, complete with

Parents, let your children celebrate #NationalSiblingDay while

a delicious meal, friends and games. Specifically designed for

you enjoy a few moments on the sideline watching! Let us referee

residents 55 and up, guests will enjoy a catered lunch from Sahm’s

their friendly competition during this evening program as your

including corned beef and cabbage. After lunch is finished, guests

children enjoy light refreshments, physical competitions and

can enjoy a few games of bingo! Don’t miss a seat at the table.

brain games. This brand new program encourages your children

Register for this event by March 10.

to have some fun, and take a moment to appreciate each other.

This program is for ages 3 through 12. Register by April 3.

Movies in the Park Friday Nights, April - May | Sunset

Keep Fishers Beautiful Spring Service Day

Nickel Plate District AMP | Free

Saturday, April 15 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Roll out a blanket, stop by concessions and get ready for a free

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

show! Spring Movies in the Park return offering the perfect

Spring Service Day, a part of Keep Fishers Beautiful, welcomes

opportunity to unwind under the stars on Friday nights.

residents of all ages to Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve as we

Beginning at sunset, movies are selected to meet the interests of

work together to protect our environment from invasive plants

a large number of people. We trust parents to make decisions on

that pose as a threat to our native wildflowers. This is a rain or

which movies are most appropriate for their families. This year,

shine event. Pre-registration by April 12 is encouraged. Eager

mobile concessions will be available during each show. Stay tuned

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

for additional details, and be sure to share your photos using

involved. Dan can be reached via email at domsicd@fishers.in.us

#FishersMovies for a chance to be featured.

or by phone at 317-595-3151.

4/14 Star Wars: Episode VII

5/12 Cinderella (2015)

4/21 Pete’s Dragon (2016)

5/19 Storks

4/28 Huntsman: Winter’s War

5/26 Finding Dory

5/5

The Secret Life of Pets

Arbor Day - Let's Flock NPD Wednesday, March 1 - Thursday, Apr. 27 Around the NPD | $3/Flamingo (while supplies last) Stop by our office to pick up your lawn flamingo and a set of rules so you qualify for the contest. All flamingos are due back to the Nickel Plate District AMP on Friday, April 28th between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Winners will be selected in five categories, and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Wasson Nursery!

This year the flamingos will be auctioned off by Burgess Auction and Appraisals from 7 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will be used to plant tree(s) at Fishers parks in honor of Arbor Day! Don’t worry, you can choose to keep your flamingos if you’d like. Stick around after the event for #FishersMovies beginning at sunset! Registration due by April 27.

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PROGRAMS FOR LITTLE ONES

TWO TIMES THE FUN!

Bird Feeding Frenzy

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

Tuesday, April 18

other toddlers. Parents, participation and pre-registration

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

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

Resident $7, NonResident $11 Register by Apr. 11 with Activity Title "Bird Feeding Frenzy"

Lil’ Bunnies Friday, April 14

Pre-K Prom

Holland Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.

Friday, April 21

Resident $6, NonResident $9

Saxony Hall | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Register by Apr. 7 with Activity Title "TTTF Bunnies"

Resident $5, NonResident $8 Register by Apr. 14 with Activity Title “Pre-K Prom”

It’s a Zoo Out There!

Wednesday, May 17 Holland Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.

Resident $6, NonResident $9 Register by May 10 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.

Seasons & Holidays Wednesday, March 22 Holland Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.

Resident $2, NonResident $3 Register by Mar. 21 with Activity Title "PFH Seasons"

Music & Movement Monday, April 3 Holland Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.

Resident $2, NonResident $3 Register by Mar. 31 with Activity Title “PFH Music”

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PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & TEENS Pie Day

Tuesday, March 14 Billericay Park Building | 6 - 7 p.m.

Resident $5, NonResident $8 Register by Mar. 7 with Activity Title "Pie Day"

Creative Canvases Tuesday, March 21 Holland Park Building | 5 - 6 p.m.

Resident $10, NonResident $15 Register by Mar. 14 with Activity Title "Creative Canvases"

Safe Sitter Friday, March 31 Billericay Park Building | 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Resident $38, NonResident $57 Register by Mar. 24 with Activity Title "Safe Sitter"

Spectacular String Art Thursday, April 13 Billericay Park Building | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Resident $12, NonResident $18 Register by Apr. 6 with Activity Title "String Art"

FOR ADULTS

BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...

You Must Register in Advance

Book Club

Registration can be completed online at the Fishers

Tuesday, March 28 & Tuesday, Apr. 25

Park website (www.fishers.in.us/parks), by mailing your

Holland Park Building | 3 - 4 p.m.

completed form with payment, or in person at the Fishers

Free

Parks office. (Phone registration not accepted.)

Register by Mar. 21 with Activity Title “Book Club”

Check It Out!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

For additional information regarding these programs, as

Thursday, April 6

well as other events and partner classes, be sure to visit the

Billericay Park Building | 7 -8 p.m.

Fishers Parks website.

Resident $20, NonResident $30 Register by Mar. 30 with Activity Title “Peter Cottontail”

Fishers Parks & Recreation 11565 Brooks School Road

Pottery & Pinot

Fishers, Indiana 46037

Monday, April 17

(317) 595-3150

Saxony Hall | 6 -8 p.m.

Resident $17, NonResident $26

Office Hours:

Register by Mar. 30 with Activity Title “Peter Cottontail”

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm (Except Holidays)

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Winter Farmers’ Market

Travel Adventures with John & Ann Cinnamon

Saturday, March 4, Mar. 11, & Mar. 18 | 9 a.m. - noon

Saturday, March 11 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Billericay Park Building

Holland Park Building

Disability Awareness Month March 1 - 31

MEETINGS

See pages 6 - 7 for more information

To view public meeting dates and submit community events

For a full list of events, visit www.fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness

for publication, visit www.fishers.in.us/calendars

Night of Hope Mental Health Awareness Program Tuesday, March 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fishers High School Auditorium Join the Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope for a Night of Hope at Fishers High School. The event will feature nationally recognized mental health advocate, Jordan Burnham. Jordan is a survivor of a suicide attempt during his senior year in high school and will and will share his powerful story of fighting depression and finding recovery.

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FISHERS DPW AWARDED $8K SAFETY GRANT Last month, Fishers DPW was awarded an $8,000 grant from Indiana Public Employers’ Plan (IPEP). IPEP and Fishers DPW partner to maximize opportunities to promote a safe work environment and assist with stretching risk management resources. The grant funds will be used to purchase safety equipment or safety training programs that will reduce or limit workers’ compensation exposure.

DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH CELEBRATION INCLUDES LOCAL ART March is Disability Awareness Month, and Fishers month-long celebration includes local community art. Margo Vallone was selected as the winner of the art banner competition, and her disability awareness themed banners will be displayed throughout the Nickel Plate District. New disability awareness month art banners by Warren Miller will also be unveiled on March 22 on the east side of The Edge parking garage. For additional details, visit www.fishers.in.us/disabilityawareness.

SUBMIT NEIGHBORHOOD BLITZ APPLICATIONS The Keep Fishers Beautiful Neighborhood Blitz is an opportunity for homeowners and volunteers to work together to complete high-impact neighborhood improvement projects during Keep Fishers Beautiful on Saturday, April 15. To complete an application to request a project at your residence, visit www.fishers.in.us/kfb.

WE’RE HIRING! The City has several employment opportunities available. If you or someone you know is looking for a new challenge with a great team, visit www.fishers.in.us/jobs to learn more about open positions.