Saturday, March 30th is Pacers Day at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Fishers.
You can meet Pacers center Myles Turner, the Pacemates, and Boomer. The event also features an afternoon of family fun including prize wheels, face painters, balloon artists, inflatable games, a caricature artist, food, and more, weather permitting. Ascension St. Vincent staff will also walk visitors through our new Surgical Robot, enabling surgeons to perform more precise and less invasive general and gynecologic surgeries. Visitors can “try out” the robot as well.
This all happens Saturday, March 30, 2-4pm, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Door #1, 13861 Olio Road, Fishers, IN 46037. All are welcome.
As the weather warms, the road construction listing grows larger for the Fishers area. Note that the roundabout construction at 96th Street & Allisonville Road is added to this week’s report.
Here is the weekly update, as provided by the City of Fishers:
The Michigan Left will soon be no more, replaced by a roundabout at 96th Street & Allisonville Road. In a social media post, Fishers officials say the work will begin April 1, with the west side of 96th Street to be closed on or after April 9.
The new roundabout will be 2 lanes, adjacent to the new River Place Development. The roundabout construction is anticipated to be complete by the end of this year.
The City of Fishers is a Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, and the city’s Armed Services Commission will sponsor a recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The free event is set for Friday, March 29, 10am. The ceremony will be held at Knowledge Services, 9800 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis.
The commemoration is free & open to everyone.
The program honors veterans and their families who served during the Vietnam War period and includes an address by guest speaker Brigadier General Kenneth Hubbard (Ret.). A Vietnam Veteran lapel pin presentation is a part of the March 29 program.
In a fusion of athleticism and artistry, Fishers native and Orlando Magic professional basketball player Gary Harris has joined forces with local artist Koda Witsken to unveil two basketball court murals at Brooks School Park. The collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of Indiana basketball talent while adding a vibrant splash of creativity to the community.
The design concept for the murals incorporates vibrant colors, cosmic elements, and Harris’ iconic “GH” brand symbol. These elements, coupled with symbolic out-of-this-world imagery, are intended to ignite the imagination of young athletes and encourage them to strive for greatness.
Harris, a standout player at Hamilton Southeastern High School, expressed his enthusiasm for giving back to his hometown. “My love for basketball began right here in Fishers, in the heart of Indiana. Basketball has given me so much, and I wanted to pay homage to that by bringing these statement-making courts to the community,” said Harris. “Partnering with Koda and the City on this project is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to see the impact it has on future generations.”
Koda Witsken, also a Fishers native, shared her excitement about the project, emphasizing its significance in honoring Harris’ legacy and providing a space for youth players to gather and dream. “This project represents the intersection of sports, art, and culture, where magic truly happens. I’m honored to be a part of it and grateful to Gary and his family for this opportunity,” Witsken said.
The installation of the court murals is scheduled to commence on April 5th and is expected to be completed by May 1st, 2024. To commemorate the mural’s completion, Fishers Parks will host an outdoor 3×3 basketball tournament for ages 16 and older, along with a 3-point competition for ages eight and older, on Saturday, May 18th at Brooks School Park. Registration details will be available soon on the Fishers Parks website.
Marissa Deckert, Director of Fishers Parks, expressed her enthusiasm for the project and its potential to enhance community engagement. “This collaboration between Gary Harris, Koda Witsken, and the City of Fishers embodies the spirit of creativity and inclusivity that we strive for in our parks,” said Deckert. “We’re thrilled to bring this vibrant addition to Brooks School Park and look forward to celebrating with the entire community.”
This project follows the unveiling of a new Art Wall at Brooks School Park in the summer of 2020, which features rotating murals by local artists and students.
For updates and registration information for the upcoming basketball tournament and 3-point competition, interested individuals are encouraged to visit FishersParks.com/BrooksSchoolCourts.
The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board has accepted the resignations of Chief Financial Officer Katy Dowling and Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Lake, at the Wednesday evening board session.
Dowling has served as the district’s Chief Financial Officer since June of 2021. Lake has served as COO for HSE Schools since May of 2022. The item posted on the school board agenda says each of their contracts have been “paid in full.”
The board approved the consent agenda unanimously, which contained approval of those two resignations.
There have been a number of changes in the HSE Schools administration lately, starting with the resignation of previous superintendent Yvonne Stokes last September, then the recent hiring of Patrick Mapes as the HSE Schools Superintendent.
John DeLucia makes his pitch for the Fifty Club of Fishers (photo provided)
The Fishers Century Club voted Tuesday night on a charitable organization to support and the Fifty Club of Fishers was chosen. The Fifty Club of Fishers provides supplemental death and disability benefits to police officers and firefighters of the City of Fishers who die or become disabled while in the line of duty.
The Fishers Century Club gathers once a quarter to draw 3 eligible charities names out of a hat, hear a presentation for each, and vote on which organization to send a contribution.
The Fishers Century Club is made of members, all bringing a check for $100 to each meeting without a name of the charity on the check. Once the vote is final, all members write the name of that charity on the check.
During their previous meeting, the group voted to support the Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) with a contribution of $3,300.
Find out more about the Fishers Century Club at this link.
For more about the Fifty Club of Fishers, use this link.
Fishers Police had a busy weekend arresting suspects during traffic stops.
The first arrest made during weekend traffic stop was a suspect identified by police as Anthony M. Medeiros. from Noblesville, taken into custody on charges connected to two separate shootings in Fishers in 2022 and 2023. No injuries were reported in either incident. Fishers Police credit the department’s Criminal Investigations and Forensics Teams in identifying Mederios and the weapon used in both incidents.
Mederios faces several felony charges, including Attempted Aggravated Battery and Criminal Recklessness. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
There were two other traffic stops in Fishers over the weekend, both yielding the arrests of suspects charged with Armed Robbery in Marion County.
Make 48, a competition pitting groups of inventors against each other, is returning the Hub & Spoke in Fishers. Last year, a Fishers family won the contest.
This year, the event is scheduled for the Makerspace, May 3-5.
The Fishers Board of Public Works & Safety approved the professional services agreement with Make48 allowing the competition. There is no cost to the city.
Makerspace Manager Nick Snyder told the board this event will be broadcast on PBS and a streaming service available on a Roku device.
In other actions by the board at its Tuesday morning session:
–MJ Insurance, the city’s insurance broker, has recommended a renewal of the city’s worker’s compensation policy, showing an increase of $86,000 over the previous year’s policy. The increase is due to increased payroll amounts across the City, particularly for Public Safety personnel and for lifeguards at Geist Waterfront Park, according to controller Lisa Bradford.
–The board approved a resolution allowing Converge Systems Network to install Wi-Fi systems for the new Events Center. The system will be financed through revenue generated by the Center. The Events Center will be home to the Indy Fuel hockey squad, the new Fishers Freight Indoor Football League team and the Indy Ignite women’s professional volleyball team. Mayor Scott Fadness hinted announcements may be coming soon of other events booked in the facility. The Fishers Events Center is scheduled to open in November of this year.
