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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v13n08)
Round the Ripple - by Bill Malcolm
posted: Apr. 15, 2016

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Broad Ripple site of two Presidential campaign offices
The greater Broad Ripple area is the home of no less than two of the five Presidential candidate campaign offices.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has opened an office at 6397 Guilford Avenue in the heart of the Ripple. Sanders' Indiana Political Director Carli Stevenson said they picked Broad Ripple since they have a community of support here. Stevenson said a Wisconsin win helped the momentum in the next states to hold a primary. She noted the Senator has great grass roots support and support from labor (although no state Democratic official has endorsed the Senator). Stevenson said if you are interested or for more information, stop by their office.

Sanders Indiana HQ on Guilford.
Sanders Indiana HQ on Guilford.
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
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Also in the Broad Ripple area, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has opened an office at 7225 N. Keystone. The office opened April 5. They are seeking volunteers for phone banks and door to door campaigning. Details on the Clinton website.
On the Republican side, WISH TV reported on April 7 that Donald Trump will be opening a headquarters in Indiana (and may be open by the time you read this).
No word as of press time, however, about headquarters for Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich.
Be sure and vote in the Indiana primary May 3.


Car free, care free in the Ripple?
My car broke down in Wisconsin where it still sits. (Anyone want to buy a 2003 Saturn Ion?) I have been car free in the Ripple for two weeks. The Yellow Cab back from the train station was ok although the first driver didn't seem to know where Broad Ripple was (so I took another Yellow Cab which was great). I've been on my bike ever since which was ok until last night when I biked to a meeting when it started sprinkling. I'll be using IndyGo to go downtown and plan to try Uber and BlueCar Indy car sharing as well. I will keep you posted on how long I can take car free lifestyle. Given Indy's sprawl, it probably won't be long before I buy a car.


Keep Fido out of the flowers please
Dogs seem not to be on a leash at Marott Park. Dog owners seem to think Marott Park is where Fido can roam free. However, the signs are clearly posted to keep your pooch on a leash. The dog park is at BR Park. The spring wild flowers thank you.


Celebrate Earth Day
Enjoy the Earth Day Celebration at the JCC on Sunday April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The JCC is located at 6701 Hoover Road. See JCCIndy.org for details. (Also celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 23 at Military Park, 601 W. New York.


BRVA spring meeting April 19 hears about flood wall, transit, and more
The Broad Ripple Village Association Spring Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Art Center (820 E. 67th Street). Doors will open at 6:00, with the meeting starting at 6:30. Topics will cover updates on Village improvements including the Coil Apartments/Fresh Thyme project, the Flood Wall status, the Area Traffic Improvement Plan, and BRVA upcoming events. There will be several guest speakers: Justin Stuehrenberg from IndyGo will provide an update on the Red Line, Mark Fisher from Indy Chamber will discuss the transit referendum, and IMPD Chief Troy Riggs and Commander Chris Bailey will talk about changes in their department and present Kickoff to a Safe Summer.
Attendees will also have a chance to win great door prizes from local Broad Ripple businesses: Average Joe's, brics, and Fire by the Monon. After the meeting there will be complimentary beer and food tasting provided by the Broad Ripple Brewpub and other local restaurants. The event is free and open to anyone interested in Broad Ripple Village. Please RSVP at this link so they may estimate food and drink quantities: www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-social-and-kickoff-to-a-safe-summer-tickets-24402870643 RSVP not required for you to attend.





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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