The day Fishers long has waited for is all but upon us. The May 6 primary election will give all of us an idea about who will become the town’s first mayor and lead us all into cityhood. It’s historic. It’s game-changing. It’s important to the future of the place we call home. Now, at the risk of sounding like a broken record (surely you remember records), we’re asking/pleading for you to get out and vote. We’ve discussed in this space the right and responsibility associated with casting a ballot. We’ve also bemoaned the low voter participation for recent municipal elections. This absolutely is not the time for an anemic turnout. We’d like to challenge the community to participate in record numbers, something that would put an especially fine glow on the races before us. Unless there are extenuating circumstances that preclude you from voting, don’t complain about a thing if you don’t vote. If you do vote, be sure to hold the winners’ feet to the fire. This is about accountability on every plane.
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The Fishers Department of Parks and Recreation has something pretty cool going for May 10. Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend or try activities for the first time – Try-It Day – at no cost all throughout town from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., including the Nickel Plate District amphitheater stage. This is a rare opportunity to do the town for free, and we urge you to consider taking in some or all of the offerings. In addition to the amphitheater, other stops include: Conner Prairie, disk golf at Cumberland Park, Fishers YMCA, May Bird Count at Geist Park, Indianapolis Sailing Club (explore sailing), Indiana Gun Club (free shotgun rental and members-only pricing) and Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (hike led by a naturalist). Some offerings have limited space. For more information, call 595.3111 or visit www.fishers.in.us.
