PHS Open House – November 3rd

Posted on by October 26, 2011
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On Thursday, November 3rd, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pike High School will proudly present their annual Open House. This is an amazing opportunity for you, our community, and the public-at-large to get a glimpse of the exceptional educational experiences offered at PHS. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with our incredible students and educators, learn about the AP and IB Programs, enjoy music from our Performing Arts Department, watch our athletic teams engage in practice and learn about being a student-athlete, explore career interests through the Pike Academies, and visit numerous booths displayed by our Pike student clubs and community partners. The PHS Astronomy Club will also be presenting free planetarium shows at 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. This will be a truly valuable evening for the entire Pike community. We look forward to seeing you there!

More Bike Lanes Opening In Indianapolis

Posted on by October 8, 2011
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Construction is wrapping up on several of Indianapolis’ bike lanes this month. By the end of the year, 65 miles of bike lanes will be open.

Recently completed bike lanes:

Lafayette Road from New York Street to 71st Street: Work continues on this bike lane project that will connect downtown to the northwest side of town. This will also allow someone who lives downtown to ride to Eagle Creek Park and/or all the wonderful ethnic restaurants at 38th and Lafayette Road, on bike lanes. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

Road Construction as part of RebuildIndy this week in Pike Township

Posted on by October 4, 2011
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The 38th Street project from I-465 to I-65 extends into Pike Township.
Michigan Road from 76th Street to Double Tree Boulevard may have restrictions as storm sewer work and the creation of a pedestrian trail is underway.
Replacement of the bridge deck and railing on the 56th Street bridge over Eagle Creek is underway. Two-way traffic is being maintained in the eastbound lanes over the bridge. A partial road closure is in place on 56th Street from Dandy Trail to the Eagle Creek Golf Course.
Restrictions may be in place as construction for bike lanes is underway on Lafayette Road from 71st Street to New York Street. South of 16th Street, Lafayette Road turns into North White River Parkway West Drive. This project is in Pike, Wayne, and Center Townships.
Construction of a pedestrian trail on Michigan Road from Kessler Boulevard to 75th Street is underway. This project also extends into Washington Township.
Curb and sidewalk work is underway on 47th Street from Georgetown Road to the cul-de-sac.
Construction is underway on Terrytown Parkway from Vicksburg Road to 62nd Street.
Construction is underway on Petersburg Parkway from Terrytown Parkway to Moller Road.
Construction is underway on 62nd Street from Coffman Road to Cooper Road. This project also extends into Washington Township.
Construction is underway at Eagle Creek Park.
Pipe work is underway on Connarroe Road from 79th Street to 86th Street.
Concrete work is underway on Par Drive from New August Road to Guion Road.
Concrete work is underway on 59th Street from Moller Road to Guion Road.

Restrictions may occur as resurfacing and other related work is underway on the following streets.
84th Street from Olin Road to Lafayette Road
85th Street from Olin Road to Lafayette Road
87th Street from Lafayette Road to Cooper Road
Almaden Court from the cul-de-sac to Almaden Drive
Almaden Drive from Chabils Court to DuBonnet Way
Andre Court from the cul-de-sac to Andre Drive
Andre Drive from Andre Court to Normandy Boulevard
Cabernet Way from Andre Drive to Normandy Boulevard
Chabils Circle form Normandy Way to Almaden Drive
Chablis Court from Almaden Drive to the cul-de-sac
Cooper Road from 87th Street to 88th Street
DuBonnet Court from the cul-de-sac to DuBonnet Way
DuBonnet Way from Normandy Boulevard to Andre Court
Fox Lake Court from the cul-de-sac to Fox Run Road
Fox Lake Drive from Wellsbrook Drive to Sunray Court
Fox Run Circle from Fox Run Road to the cul-de-sac
Fox Run Road from 79th Street to Fox Lake Court
Gunnery Circle from the cul-de-sac to Gunnery Road
Gunnery Road from Fox Lake Court to Conarroe Road
Kimkris Court from Normandy Boulevard to the cul-de-sac
La Tour Circle from the cul-de-sac to Normandy Drive
Masison Court from the cul-de-sac to Chabils Circle
Normandy Boulevard from Baden Drive to 79th Street
Noel Forest Court from Noel Forest Lane to the cul-de-sac
Noel Forest Lane from the cul-de-sac to Noel Road
Normandy Way from Noel Road to Baden Drive
Olin Road from the dead end to 85th Street
Palais Court from Normandy Way to the cul-de-sac
Randue Court from Almaden Drive to the cul-de-sac
Rural Street from the dead end to 56th Street
Sunray Court from Fox Lake Drive North to the cul-de-sac
Wellsbrook Drive from Gunnery Road to Sunray Court
Intersection of Eagle Creek Parkway and 38th Street

RebuildIndy Construction Schedule This Week

Posted on by September 26, 2011
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Construction Schedule This Week in Pike Twp. – For more information about RebuildIndy visit, www.indy.gov/RebuildIndy, email RebuildIndy@indy.gov or call (317) 327.2656. You may also follow construction updates on Twitter @RebuildIndy.

September 23, 2011

Below are anticipated construction activities for the week of 9/26/2011.

PIKE TOWNSHIP

The 38th Street project from I-465 to I-65 extends into Pike Township.
Michigan Road from 76th Street to Double Tree Boulevard may have restrictions as storm sewer work and the creation of a pedestrian trail is underway.
Replacement of the bridge deck and railing on the 56th Street bridge over Eagle Creek is underway. Two-way traffic is being maintained in the eastbound lanes over the bridge. A partial road closure is in place on 56th Street from Dandy Trail to the Eagle Creek Golf Course.
Restrictions may be in place as construction for bike lanes is underway on Lafayette Road from 71st Street to New York Street. South of 16th Street, Lafayette Road turns into North White River Parkway West Drive. This project is in Pike, Wayne, and Center Townships.
Construction of a pedestrian trail on Michigan Road from Kessler Boulevard to 75th Street is underway. This project also extends into Washington Township.
Curb and sidewalk work is underway on 47th Street from Georgetown Road to the cul-de-sac.
Construction is underway on Terrytown Parkway from Vicksburg Road to 62nd Street.
Construction is underway on Petersburg Parkway from Terrytown Parkway to Moller Road.
Construction is underway on 62nd Street from Coffman Road to Cooper Road. This project also extends into Washington Township.
Construction is underway at Eagle Creek Park.
Restrictions may occur as resurfacing and other related work is underway on the following streets.
84th Street from Olin Road to Lafayette Rd
85th Street from Olin Road to Lafayette Rd
87th Street from Lafayette Rd to Cooper Road
Almaden Court from Cul-de-sac to Almaden Drive
Almaden Drive from Chabils Court to DuBonnet Way
Andre Court from Cul-de-sac to Andre Drive
Andre Drive from Andre Court to Normandy Blvd
Cabernet Way from Andre Drive to Normandy Blvd
Chabils Circle form Normandy Way to Almaden Drive
Chablis Court from Almaden Drive to Cul-de-sac
Cooper Road from 87th Street to 88th Street
DuBonnet Court from Cul-de-sac to DuBonnet Way
DuBonnet Way from Normandy Blvd to Andre Court
Kimkris Court from Normandy Blvd to Cul-de-sac
La Tour Circle from Cul-de-sac to Normandy Drive
Masison Court from Cul-de-sac to Chabils Circle
Normandy Blvd from Baden Dr to 79th St
Normandy Way from Noel Road to Baden Dr
Olin Road from Dead end to 85th Street
Palais Court from Normandy Way to Cul-de-sac
Randue Court from Almaden Drive from Cul-de-sac

Pike Township Fire Department Safety Festival

Posted on by September 19, 2011
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The annual Pike Township Fire Department Safety Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the New Augusta Public Academy North, 6450 Rodebaugh Road.

This is a FREE, family-friendly event with fun and informative activities for everyone including: lunch, bounce houses, mascots, antique fire trucks, safety messages from numerous vendors, Pacer’s Fan Van (at 1:30), school choir performances, Indiana Students Against Drunk Driving simulators, Sheriff’s Office will provide gun locks, Bomb Squad vehicles and robots, medical helicopters, water safety demonstration, and MUCH MORE!

Mark the date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11am – 3pm. For more information, please contact Eileen Orban, 347-5860, extension 2121

Click here for flyer

RebuildIndy Construction

Posted on by September 10, 2011
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PIKE TOWNSHIP

The 38th Street project from I-465 to I-65 extends into Pike Township. Please see the project details under Wayne Township.

Michigan Road from 76th Street to Double Tree Boulevard may have restrictions as storm sewer work and the creation of a pedestrian trail is underway.

Restrictions may be in place as castings are adjusted on Georgetown Road from 30th Street to 38th Street.

Replacement of the bridge deck and railing on the 56th Street bridge over Eagle Creek is underway. Two-way traffic is being maintained in the eastbound lanes over the bridge. A partial road closure is in place on 56th Street from Dandy Trail to the Eagle Creek Golf Course.

Restrictions may be in place as construction for bike lanes is underway on Lafayette Road from 71st Street to New York Street. South of 16th Street, Lafayette Road turns into North White River Parkway West Drive. This project is in Pike, Wayne, and Center Townships.

Some restrictions may be in place as work is underway on a pedestrian trail on Michigan Road from Kessler Boulevard to 75th Street. This project also extends into Washington Township.

Construction is underway on Coffman Road from 62nd Street to 71st Street.

Curb and sidewalk work is underway on 47th Street from Georgetown Road to the cul-de-sac.

Curb and sidewalk work, as well as base repair, is underway on Terrytown Parkway from Vicksburg Road to 62nd Street.

Curb and sidewalk work, as well as base repair, is underway on Petersburg Parkway from Terrytown Parkway to Moller Road.

Resurfacing work is underway on 62nd Street from High School Road to Hollingsworth Road.

Resurfacing work is underway on 62nd Street from Coffman Road to Cooper Road. This project also extends into Washington Township.

Resurfacing work is underway on 79th Street from Payne Road to Michigan Road.

Nominations sought for Charles L. Whistler Award

Posted on by September 2, 2011
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INDIANAPOLIS – Nominations are currently being accepted for the Charles L. Whistler Award – the most prestigious award given annually to a community volunteer.

This year, the award will again recognize one or two individuals who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. A subcommittee of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) selects each recipient, and the Mayor of Indianapolis personally presents the award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 23, 2011.

A lawyer and community leader in the grand tradition, Whistler gave his time and extraordinary abilities to the Indianapolis community without asking for power or position in return. At the time of his death in 1981, he was a senior partner at Baker & Daniels and chairman of both the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee’s Urban Growth and Revitalization Task Force and the White River State Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

This is the 27th year for the award in Whistler’s honor. Mayor Greg Ballard and the board of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee invite community members to nominate a current leader who exemplifies this vital Indianapolis tradition.

Award nominations are open to anyone in the community, except currently appointed government employees and elected officials. Candidates should reflect the passion and the skill that Charles Whistler displayed for making the public-private partnership work for the overall betterment of the community. It’s also expected that many of each nominee’s efforts, like Whistler’s, have occurred in volunteer roles that far exceed what is simply expected of the individual through his or her employment.

The recipient(s) of the award – presented by the Mayor through the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee – will be recognized at a reception later this fall. Award recipients’ names will also be added to a limestone and granite monument located in the Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza at the City Market.

Nomination forms are available online at www.indygipc.org. Completed forms must be returned by Friday, September 23, to the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee by mail at 1901 City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; by facsimile at (317) 327-8615; or by e-mail to nclayton@indy.gov.

For more information, call Matt Hendrix at the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee at (317) 327-3820 or (317) 607-3934.