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TODAy’s WeaTHER FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. SHERIDAN | NOBLESVIllE | CICERO | ARCADIA Tonight: Scattered showers. IKE TLANTA ESTFIELD ARMEL ISHERS NEWS GATHERING L & A | W | C | F PARTNER FOllOW US! HIGH: 71 LOW: 62 Choo Choo Café to open along Nickel Plate railway in Atlanta The REPORTER son. “My wife and I have All aboard! There’s been pouring our efforts a new café and bakery into making Atlanta, coming to Atlanta this Ind., a railroading desti- fall. The Choo Choo nation. We are commit- Café is slated to open ted to creating family ac- in downtown Atlanta tivities and experiences.” in September. Nelson is an avid Once completed, the train enthusiast and Choo Choo Café will of- serves on the Nickel fer traditional breakfast Plate Express board of and lunch fare, as well as directors in addition to bakery items and coffee. owning and operating The café will be located Mr. Muffin’s Trains. The along the historic Nickel Nelsons hope that the Plate railroad and will Nickel Plate Express, ar- feature a robust display riving in September, will of railroad photography spur growth in down- inside. town Atlanta. Choo Choo Café The Nelsons have owners, Steve and Liz started a Kickstarter Nelson, operate the pop- fund for those wishing to ular Mr. Muffin’s Trains help their family-orient- in downtown Atlanta. ed café reach completion The Choo Choo Café by September. Around is currently undergoing $10,000 has already renovations. Nelson says been raised for the proj- the diner will have a ru- ect. Those wishing to ral feel that celebrates donate to the Choo Choo railroad history. Café renovation fund “Atlanta is our can visit the Kickstarter Photo provided home,” said Steve Nel- or Facebook pages. Following planned renovations, the Choo Choo Café will open in downtown Atlanta this September. Pack the Cruisers to help kids Fishers AMP The REPORTER projected to be Come help Pack the Cruisers with food for summer lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. All Hamilton County Kro- ready June 29 ger stores, police departments, and the Sher- By LARRY LANNAN iff’s Office are partnering with countywide LarryInFishers.com summer lunch programs that will provide 75,000 meals to over more than 1,400 chil- When the City dren for the 10 weeks of summer vacation. of Fishers embarked When school’s out, some kids go hun- on a plan to upgrade gry. summer lunch coordinators all across the entire area of the Hamilton County will be providing food for municipal complex children at a variety of programs that vary between City Hall from hot served meals to healthy meal packs and the Nickel Plate to extra food pantry privileges to packed Amphitheater, every- lunches. These programs are designed to one knew it would be serve those children most in need throughout Photo provided tough to have everything ready by the start the county who would typically receive free (Front row, from left) Lynda Carlino, Fishers Youth Assistance (FYA); Fred of the outdoor concert season, set for the or reduced lunches throughout the school Knoll, White River Christian Church, Noblesville; Brandy Egan, Noblesville Youth first week of June. A severe winter season year. Summer lunch programs in Hamilton Assistance (NYA); and Brian Durm, NYA. (Back row, from left) Lisa Samuels, was a setback. County are dependent on local communi- Sheridan Youth Assistance; Ashlan Cavender, NYA; Trisha Straus, FYA; Dee It now appears the construction is at a ties for support as most local communities Chandler, FYA; Vicki Gustin, Aroma Methodist Open Arms Pantry; Collen Scheu, point where the city believes concerts will do not meet federal or statewide summer be held at the new and improved Amphi- lunch funding criteria. These primarily Carmel Youth Assistance; Susan McRoberts, Merciful Help Center, Carmel; Deborah Foley, St. Christopher’s Episcopal, Carmel; Jim Hodson, Angels Attic, Arcadia; theater complex beginning June 29, based See Summer Lunches . Page 2 Sherry Hodson, Angels Attic; and Mary Lou Finchum, Sheridan Lunch Club. See Fishers AMP . Page 2 Circus coming to Sheridan next week New fitness court The REPORTER face-to-face opportunity for families, Thanks to the sponsorship of the Sher- schools and interested community mem- open in Westfield idan Kiwanis Club, Culpepper & Merri- bers to meet and learn all about the Culpep- The REPORTER per & Merriweather Circus family. The tour weather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top The City of Westfield opened a new includes a walk of the circus grounds. Learn Circus, is coming to Sheridan on Thursday, Fitness Court Thursday in Asa Bales interesting facts about performers, the his- May 24 to Sheridan High School, 24185 Park. It is the first of its kind in Indiana tory of the show and the different species of Hinesley Road. Scheduled performances and is part of a na- animals in the Circus Family. will take place at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. tional campaign to In this presentation, topics such as hy- Now in its 33rd edition, C&M Circus make fitness free. giene, grooming and the veterinary care of has become internationally known for qual- “We work hard animals will be addressed. In recent years, ity family entertainment. This authentic in Westfield to cre- the Tent Raising and Morning Tour has be- One-Ring, Big Top Circus has been fea- ate a place where come a popular program for families and tured on National Geographic’s Explorer people want to interested community members. It is pre- TV series, Entertainment Tonight, The Los be,” said Mayor Graphic provided sented in a way everyone young and old can Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, and Andy Cook. “The animals are unloaded, the Big Top is erect- learn many interesting facts about the Cul- Arizona Highways Magazine. It has also Fitness pad is one ed, and rigging is prepared for performanc- pepper & Merriweather Circus Family. This been featured on the A&E Special “Under amenity that is not es later in the day. Enjoy the magic and is a special part of Circus Day that should Cook the Big Top” and most recently, “On the only a ‘first’ in tradition of the American Circus with your not be missed. Road with Circus Kids,” a Nickelodeon Indiana but gives citizens unique, and family and create memories that will last The Midway Box Office opens at 4 p.m. special featured on the Nick News Program. affordable, ways to maintain a healthy a lifetime. on Circus Day, complete with pony rides, Bring your friends and family out circus and active lifestyle.” morning to watch as a familiar place in your Between 9:30 and 10 a.m. come watch a moonbouce, concessions and more. The town is transformed into a bustling Circus the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the See Fitness Court . Page 2 City. Activity swirls around the grounds as free tour. This presentation offers a unique See Circus . Page 3 2 News Fitness Court Fishers AMP from Page 1 from Page 1 “This installment vision of providing free and a demonstration, is offer- on information provided matoe on June 8, will be Based on the city’s would not be possible easily-accessible fitness to ing classes at the Fitness on the city’s website. held in the Central Green website, the first concert without the hard work of communities around the Court throughout the sum- That means some major area between City Hall and to be held at the upgraded our Westfield Public Works world. The Fitness Court mer. The equipment com- concert events, including 116th Street. The musical AMP will be part of the employees who dedicated is an outdoor bodyweight bines a series of full-body the opening Friday night acts will be performing new Spark!Fishers sum- many hours to this project,” circuit training system de- exercises and provides a Amp After Dark featuring atop the steps at the front mer festival on Friday, added Westfield Parks and signed for adults of all ages seven-minute/seven-move- John Waite and Duke Tu- of City Hall. June 29. Recreation Superintendent and fitness levels. It fea- ment workout that can Christopher McConnell. tures 30 individual pieces adapt to work for anyone. “We invite all residents of equipment, shock-re- The ThriveFit classes will to come to the park, see sistant sports flooring and teach proper technique Summer Lunches it first hand and get in a accommodates up to 28 and encourage residents from Page 1 good workout!” individuals using the court to use the equipment inde- volunteer-led lunch pro- The installment follows at the same time. pendently. grams have stepped in to fill Organizations Participating the design from the Nation Westfield-based To see a full schedule the need. Carmel Fishers Fitness Campaign (NFC). ThriveFit gym, on hand of the ThriveFit classes, The Pack the Cruis- • Carmel Youth Assistance • Fishers Youth Assistance NFC was founded with the at Thursday’s opening for click here. er Food Drive was piloted • Merciful Help Center Noblesville in 2017 in Fishers to help • Orchard Park Presbyterian • Noblesville Youth Assistance jumpstart food contribu- Church • White River Christian Church tions. Last year Fishers • St. Christopher’s Episcopal • First Presbyterian Church filled 11 cruisers from three Church • Boys and Girls Club stores. This year, nine Kro- Sheridan Westfield ger stores will be matched with five Hamilton County • First United Methodist • SODEXO city police departments and Church Lunch Club • Westfield Youth Assistance the Hamilton County Sher- • Sheridan Youth Assistance iff’s Office to help the sum- mer lunch programs in each vest Food Bank works of the county’s six public closely with the Sum- Kroger Stores school communities.