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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v11n20)
Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
posted: Oct. 03, 2014

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Monon Trail closed, College re-opens (at 75th Street)
The Monon Trail at 75th Street is closed for 10 days to make repairs (starting September 26, 2014). Details are described in the DPW's press release including the suggested detour routes.
College Avenue north of 75th street has re-opened as the Williams Creek bridge work is done.

Friends of Holliday Park honors Fry
Shirley Fry, a retiring member of the Friends of Holliday Park board, was honored on September 19, 2014, at a breakfast in her honor. Fry, as the chair of the board's Rock Garden committee, has coordinated volunteers, master gardeners and novices alike, through a labor and learn program sponsored by the Friends which helps maintain and enhance the historic rock garden.
Lisa Hurst hosted the event (which included a garden tour) at her garden home. Hurst-a member and former president of the Friends board-also thanked horticulturalist Chris Turner who directs the volunteer gardening group (and gives training sessions during gardening breaks). In her remarks, Fry said Holliday Park is a great community resource which also educates people about plants. Other Friends Board members in attendance included Tricia Lautenbach, Sesie Kunz, and Ruthie Linsmith.

Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
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Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
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Friends of Holliday Park Board members at garden event honoring Shirley Fry. L to R: Trish Lautenbach, Lisa Hurst, Shirley Fry, Rod Mail, Sesie Kunz, Ruthie Linsmith.
Friends of Holliday Park Board members at garden event honoring Shirley Fry. L to R: Trish Lautenbach, Lisa Hurst, Shirley Fry, Rod Mail, Sesie Kunz, Ruthie Linsmith.
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Brooks faces two challengers
In the upcoming November 4, 2014, election, first term Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R) faces two challengers including Democrat Shawn A. Denney and John Krom (Libertarian) plus a spot for a write-in candidate. Broad Ripple is at the southern end of the district. (Formerly we were in the district now served by Congressman Andre Carson.)
Other candidates on the ballot in "NoBro" (northern Broad Ripple in Washington Township) include:
• Township Trustee: Frank T. Short (D) faces Matthew Smith (R)
• Constable of the Small Claims Court in Washington Township: Steve Miller (D) running against Ron Mannon (R)
• In Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (District 1) William D Bill Turner faces District 2 Donald B. Kite, Sr.
• For Judge of the Circuit Court 19th Judicial Court Sheryl Lynch (D) faces Therese Hannah (R).

Need health insurance? Open enrollment starts Nov. 15
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance starts November 15, 2014. For details, go to www.healthcare.gov, the official ACA Website.

The Love Train comes to the Monon
See the new murals, dubbed the Love Train, along the Monon.

Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
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Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
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Holliday Park schedules Fall Festival, Halloween events
Join Holliday Park and Indianapolis Civic Theater for an enchanted evening of fun. The dates are Oct. 16, 17, & 18, 2014. Also, celebrate autumn during the annual Holliday Park Fall Festival which runs from 1 to 5 p.m. on October 26, 2014. Visit www.hollidaypark.org for details.

Holliday Park fund raising campaign in home stretch
The Friends of Holliday Park is in the final stretch of the campaign to renovate the Ruins and the exhibit hall in the nature center. The group needs just $150,000 more in order to reach their goal of $3.2 million and begin construction. The new designs for The Ruins will re-energize the front third of the park creating spaces for events, performances and celebrations. To make an online donation, go to www.hollidaypark.org/pricelessasset.



Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com



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