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Hon. Thomas J. Broderick, Jr., Mayor

May 2019 Newsletter

Hon. Thomas J. Broderick, Jr., Mayor

The spring season is in full swing and I would like to take the time to inform you about some of many exciting things going on in Anderson.

The Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program (AAMP) celebrated its first graduating class of 18 students recently. This work readiness program prepares our citizens to enter a career with our manufacturing companies such as NTK, NTN, Sirmax and Red Gold.

The month of May is filled with events, including the Annual Little 500 Festival. Race day will take place on May 25th but events will be happening all month to support our local non-profits. The calendar of events is on page 5 of this newsletter.

In the spirit of spring-cleaning, we will be holding the Annual City-wide Cleanup Honoring Rev. J.T. Menifee on May 11th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information about participating and volunteering for this event is on page 4.

Please also view our extended Summer Concert Series taking place at Dickmann Town Center. The concert series is free to the public and a wonderful way to bring life and business to downtown Anderson.

It is an honor to serve as your mayor and I hope you enjoy this spring season as we move towards an exciting summer in Anderson.

City of Anderson 120 E. 8th Street Anderson, Indiana 46016 (765) 648-6000 www.cityofanderson.com

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May 3 Star Financial Bank Ribbon Cutting

Dog Walk-a-Thon Shadyside Park

Dick Jordan Dedication Anderson Speedway

Election Day City Hall Closed

Black Expo Honoring Hometown Fighters & Boxers – Hoosier Park

Applewood Little 500 Festival Fair

ACSC Special Olympics Highland High School

Anderson Citywide Cleanup

Happy Mothers Day!

Little 500 Biz Bash Speedway Pavillion

Little 500 Classic Car Show Dickmann Town Center

Chickens for Charity Dickmann Town Center

Little 500 Pole Day Anderson Speedway

Anderson Little 500 Anderson Speedway

Memorial Day City Hall Closed

Community Park Ceremony

Soap Box Derby Derby Downs

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Mayor Broderick Congratulates AAMP Graduates

The Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program (AAMP) celebrated its first graduating class this month. AAMP provides training to equip unemployed and underemployed citizens with the skills needed to join the in-demand manufacturing field. Eighteen students were recognized for their successful completion of the program and awarded certificates of completion. Manufacturing partners NTN, NTK, Sirmax and Red Gold were on hand with the anticipation to make offers to our graduating students.

Mayor Broderick addressed the crowd and praised the efforts of the students and recognized the partners who collaborated with the city to bring about this job readiness program that gives our citizens who are either unemployed or underemployed an opportunity to acquire a new job in advanced manufacturing. Mayor Broderick explained, “The city began last year in developing the program, invested $120,000 to launch the program and reached out to community members to form a partnership to make a

meaningful program geared toward providing a successful path to real job opportunities for participating students.”

Purdue Polytechnic in Anderson worked with the city in creating the AAMP curriculum with coordination from our manufacturing partner. AAMP is a 160-hour course over a four-week period and is a paid position of $1,600 for the entire program.

To participate in the next AAMP as a company or a candidate, contact Marc Slayton, Economic Development, City of Anderson – (765) 648-6097 [email protected]

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Mayor Broderick and the City of Anderson, through their community Development Department, partnered with D26 and Anderson Community Schools to fund a project that funds a project that taught skilled trades in construction to our students. The students also learned how to write resumes, along with interviewing techniques. This educational opportunity is geared to lead to internships for future careers.

D26 Home Rehab Project

Mayor Broderick and the City of Anderson Police Department welcomed three new police officers to their team. The new hires are in addition to multiple improvements made to our public safety including the purchase of 65 new police vehicles, two new animal control trucks, one new heavy rescue truck, three new fire trucks and three new ambulances. All fire stations in Anderson have also been renovated including the complete renovation of the Fire Department Headquarters. The city is in the process of hiring additional police and fire first responders.

New hires include: Taylor Cole – Former PD/Indiana State Capitol Police Gordon Corner – Former PD/ Grant County Sheriff Department Joseph Heath – Former PD/Alexandria PD

Three New Police Hires

Major improvements have been made to 12 parks in Anderson in the past three years. At the end of April, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park renovation was completed. The statue was cleaned and waxed, new LED lights, trash cans and benches were installed. Additionally, grass and flowers were planted, trees were trimmed and bricks were replaced. The 12 parks that have seen major renovations are Belmont, Walnut, Horne, Geater, Shadyside, Edgewater, Pulaski, MLK, Jackson, Fairview, Streaty and Dickmann town Center. Additional renovations are coming to Dickmann Town Center, Streaty Park, Harmon Park, Shadyside Park and to our trail system beginning this month.

Mayor Broderick’s Parks Project


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April 24

Pay Less Little 500 Festival Press Conference10 a.m. at Anderson Speedway. The public is invited to attend.

April 27-2825th Annual Anderson Sertoma Mayor’s Cup Grand Prix Go-Kart Race - benefitting Anderson Sertoma Club charities; Hosted by Anderson Sertoma Club and Southern Indiana Racing Association - Downtown Anderson, free admission, rain or shine go-kart racing for all ages. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. practice and qualifications, Sunday 10:30 a.m. driver autographs, 12:30 p.m. racing. For more information call Don Hartman at 765-643-0463.

May 2-21United Way of Madison County Diaper Drive United Way of Madison County is collecting diapers for families in need. For a list of sites, visit www.unitedwaymadisonco.org/diaperdrive

May 2Pay Less Little 500 Bingo – benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank - Sponsored by Pay Less Super Markets - 6 p.m. at Applewood Centre located at 1912 Applewood Centre Drive

“Deal’en For A Cure” Euchre Tournament benefitting Alzheimer’s Research - Sponsored by Edgewater Woods - 5 – 8 p.m. at Edgewater Woods located at 1809 N. Madison Ave.

May 3First Friday – benefitting Anderson’s Cultural District - Sponsored by A Town Center, Inc. - Various locations downtown Anderson; 5- 8 p.m. Free and open to all ages.

May 419th Annual Madison County Humane Society Dog Walk-A-Thon – benefitting Madison County Humane Society - 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Shadyside Park Main Pavilion. All ages are welcome to walk or come and walk a shelter dog.


Pay Less 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing benefitting Second Harvest Food BankSponsored by Pay Less Super Markets - 9 a.m. shotgun start at Grandview Golf Course. Contact Joyce Turner at [email protected].

May 10-19Little 500 Festival Fair – benefitting the Little 500 Festival - Applewood Center (in front of the former Target), rides for all ages.

May 11 Golf Fore Grants - benefitting the Anderson Education Foundation - Anderson Country Club Noon shotgun start. Contact Kay Bale at [email protected] for more information. “The Fast and the Furriest Adoption Event and Open House” - benefitting Animal Protection League - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Animal Protection League - 613 Dewey St., Anderson.

May 14Community Baby Shower – benefitting Madison County expecting moms - Sponsored by United Way of Madison County. Anderson Impact Center 4-7 p.m.


Madison County Chamber Little 500 Biz Bash 4-6 p.m., Anderson Speedway Pavilion. Free to the public. A networking event for chamber members, guests and community. Light refreshments available. For more information email [email protected].

May 17Women of Trinity Original Salad Luncheon benefitting the Trinity Episcopal Church - Hosted by Women of Trinity - 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 1030 Brown St., Anderson. Contact Beverly Badgley at [email protected] for more information.

May 18City of Anderson Hot Rod and Classics Car Show benefitting the Madison County Historical SocietySponsored by: City of Anderson, Kettletop Brewhouse and the Madison County Visitors BureauAnderson - Dickmann Town Center, 9:30 a.m – noon registration, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. car show, 3:30 p.m. awards

Gruenewald Historic House Wine Gala & Auction benefitting the Gruenewald Historic Home, Loose Community Room, 5 - 9 p.m. Live and silent auction, raffle, food, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Gruenewald House or through a board member or by calling 765-648-6875.

32ND ANNUAL CITY OF ANDERSON LITTLE 500 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

May 21Chickens for Charity – benefitting Community Hospital Anderson and St. Vincent Anderson diabetic education; Sponsored by Anderson Noon Lions Club11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Citizens Park in downtown Anderson. Menu prepared by The Pittt includes: ½ barbecued chicken, 2 sides and drink for $8. Delivery available if more than one plate is ordered. For more information, contact Jean Stiers at 617-0670

May 23Senior Day at the Track - Sponsored by Community Hospital Anderson - 10 a.m. – noon at Anderson Speedway. Pay Less Super Markets and Anderson Speedway are providing a complimentary lunch and entertainment. For more information, contact Michele Hockwalt at 765-298-5135.

Intersect Prescription Lock Box Give-A-Way Sponsored by Intersect; 10:00 a.m. – noon at Anderson Speedway. Free prescription lock boxes to those attending Senior Day at the Track.

Tin Plate Fine Food and Spirits Little 500 Pole Day - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Anderson Speedway. Free to the public.

May 24Pay Less Little 500 Bump Day - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Anderson Speedway. Free to the public. Don and Mel Kenyon Classic 75 - Presented by Anderson Madison County Visitors Bureau and Maplewood Cemetery - USSA Mel Kenyon Midgets will be running in a 75 lap feature at Anderson Speedway.

May 25 30th Annual Little 500 Hall of Fame Luncheon benefitting Little 500 Hall of Fame - Meet & Greet 11 a.m., Luncheon & Inductions 11:30 a.m. at Anderson Speedway. Tickets are $15 each, call 765-642-0206 or Dave Sink at 765-278-8231.

May 25 – 71st Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW - 8 p.m. Anderson Speedway - All tickets reserved, $40, call 765-642-0206, Ext. 21. Be a lap sponsor for $25 a lap (Includes message in the official program, over the public address system, on the message center and on andersonspeedway.com)

June 1Lions Strides Walk for Diabetes – benefitting the Anderson Noon Lions Club - Anderson Speedway from 9 a.m. – noon. Open to all ages. Contact Kathryn Holtzleiter at [email protected] for more information.

June 7 16th Annual Little 500 Black & White Dinner benefitting Anderson Rotary Club - Anderson Speedway Pavilion, 6:30 social, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. band and dancing. Entertainment by The Bishops Band. For ticket information, visit the Anderson Rotary Club Facebook page or contact Sandy Montgomery at [email protected].

Anderson Little 500 Festival

Mayor’s Cup Grand Prix

The Anderson Sertoma Club and Mayor Broderick presented the 25th Annual Mayor’s Cup the weekend of the 27th and 28th of April. Since the Mayor’s Cup began, the event has raised over $244,000 to tremendously benefit local charities.

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