8 Vol. 13 No. 15
The Broad Ripple Gazette
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Jul 22 - Aug 4, 2016
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BR CONGRESSWOMAN NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION On July 15, U.S. Representative Susan Brooks – who represents Broad Ripple and points north – dropped out of the race for re-election so she could run for Governor as did U.S. Representative Todd Rokita and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb. The Republican Party has 30 days to choose a new candidate. This means we will have a new Congressional representative representing Broad Ripple. Also exiting her bid for re-election last month was State Representative Christina Hale who
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NO STATE FAIR TRAIN THIS YEAR? Sources report the State Fair Train between Noblesville and the State Fair may not operate this year. However, Craig Presler, Secretary of the Indiana Transportation Museum (which operates the train), in an interview with the Broad Ripple Gazette said that volunteers are working on getting the equipment ready in time for the State Fair. However, they are awaiting word from the Federal Railroad Administration for approval. The FRA apparently has an issue whether the train is a tourist train or a short-haul/commuter train. Presler noted the Fair Train has been operating since 1983. The Fair Train only operates 17 days per year. In another interview with the Gazette, Leslie Gordon of the Indiana State Fair said they do not run the Train but had the following statement: “The Indiana Transportation Museum’s Fair Train has been a great contributor to the Indiana State Fair and our fairgoers for many years. We hope that any issues that have arisen will be resolved in time for the Fair but there are several other convenient transportation options in place for our visitors to attend this year’s Indiana State Fair: Glendale Park and Ride, a free shuttle service from Glendale Town Center every day of the Fair, Bike to the Indiana State Fair via the Monon Trail and save $1 on admission with Pedal and Park, IndyGo Transit stops at the Fairgrounds’ main entrance on 38th Street, and plenty of on-site parking. In light of this potential change we encourage fairgoers to use our new mobile app to plan their trip in advance and come early to beat the crowds and stay all day to make sure they experience everything the Fair has to offer this year!” STATE FAIR OPENS AUGUST 5 It’s State Fair Time again. The Fair opens August 5 with a hot air balloon launch in the morning and a night time balloon parade. The Fair has plenty of discount days according to spokesperson Leslie Gordon including: -Aug. 5: Show your college ID and save -Aug. 11: Half off with BMV voucher -Aug. 18: AAA discount -Aug. 19: Stand up for Cancer ($5 admission) Plus “$2 Tuesdays” return, when admission is just $2. There will also be a Meijer Family Day where an entire car load can enter the Fair for $20. Make sure to check out the website and new app for a listing of our discount days and the daily schedule of events, www.indianastatefair.com.
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LAST CALL FOR THE BROAD RIPPLE POOL Swimmers and pool users at the Broad Ripple Park Pool found a “Closed” sign at the door recently. On July 12 and 13, the pool closed for “maintenance issues”. This is on top of the closure of the pool on Sundays due to the “lifeguard shortage”. Not to mention the complete closure of the pool for the season on August 7. Thanks to Phil Trbovic and his staff at the pool for the great job they did this year despite the many challenges. You will be missed. OUTDOOR CONCERT SCHEDULED AT BR PARK On August 12, the Funk Quarter will perform at a free outdoor concert at Broad Ripple Park, the last of the summer season. CHOIR LOOKS FOR COMMON GROUND It seems everywhere we look, people are taking sides and calling names. How can we learn to find common ground? That is the call of the Ripple Effect Chorus. For more information about The Ripple Effect, visit www.rippleeffectchoir.org. ART CENTER OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 12 On August 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm the Indianapolis Art Center will host an open house. This will be an evening of hands-on activities, special offers on classes, local food, wine and much more! Also, on August 19, their annual summer fund raiser, ArtSparkle, will be held. Entry for non-members • $150 UPCOMING August 5 – State Fair opens August 7 – Broad Ripple Pool closes for the season. August 12 – Free outdoor concert, 6:30 p.m. Broad Ripple Park Bill Malcolm is a 15 year Village resident who works for a national association. He also writes for All Aboard Indiana, the official newsletter of the Indiana Passenger Rail Association (www.indianahighspeedrail.org). Send story ideas and feedback to bill@ broadripplegazette.com.
COLOR pictures from our stories at www.broadripplegazette.com