Love Community Center Progress and Updates

RCHS Class of 1974 Supports Schroeder Fund

September 13, 2024

Welcome home, friends! The RCHS class of 1974 is in town to celebrate a milestone – their 50th reunion this weekend. As a way to mark their time together, they’ve chosen to support the Schroeder Fund for the sustainability of the Love Community Center. To date they have donated $8,475 – THANK YOU!! Some of them were able to join us for a tour and are beyond excited to see what an incredible blessing this will be for our community.

Think they’ll make it to $10,000? We KNOW they can! Make a gift today!


Childcare Provider Selected

September 13, 2024

Westminster Preschool, based out of Marion, Indiana, has been selected as the childcare provider. They will begin operating their play-based, high-quality early childhood program in the spring of 2025, adding 72 seats for ages birth to 5.


What a Difference a Year Makes

September 10, 2024


Loves Come to Town

September 4, 2024

We had some very special visitors to the Love Community Center today – Jay and Christie (Kile) Love! It was Christie’s first visit and Jay’s first this year. They are as impressed and excited as we are! Christie said, “It just feels right to support this project.” We are certainly blessed by their generosity. They also got to meet Zuzi, the new director, and discovered they even have some friends in common. It’s a small world.

The details are filling in – just like the pool with its fill test in progress! Tile and chlorine to be added later. Check out some of the lighting fixtures in the library, refrigerated cases for the food pantry, basketball goal hardware, and scoreboards. It won’t be long now.

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Meet the New Director, Zuzana Smith!

August 28, 2024
The board of directors of the Love Community Center (LCC) is excited to announce they have hired a director, Zuzana Smith.

Smith and her family came to Indiana from Utah. Zuzi, as she goes by, has spent more than seven years managing all aspects of several outdoor recreation properties. With her experience she brings an impressive skill set – facility management, budget oversight, hospitality, staff training and development, and community collaboration.

LCC on the Mayor’s Mic

August 19, 2024

Have questions about the LCC? This will answer them!


Bird’s Eye View

August 16, 2024


Looking Sharp

August 15, 2024

Looking sharp, LCC, looking sharp! 😏


Coming Together

August 2, 2024

The first exterior panel is installed on the Love Community Center. Bill Herdrich makes his first visit to the site since it became the Herdrich Family Aquatic Center. It’s coming together – for all of us.


Introducing the Herdrich Family Aquatic Center

July 19, 2024

A centerpiece of the Love Community Center will be named the “Herdrich Family Aquatic Center,” following a major gift from the Herdrich Family Gift Alliance Fund.

 

We have had a longtime interest in getting an indoor pool in Rush County,” said Bill Herdrich. “After decades of community effort, our family is thrilled it is becoming a reality and we are proud to support this long overdue project.”


Drywall, Windows, and Pool Floor

July 16, 2024

Here’s the latest updater. Check out the drywall, windows, and pool floor! It might take a little imagination to envision the final product, but not for long. As of now, the crew is on schedule to complete their work by the end of the year with a likely opening date in early 2025. 🤞🏻 It’s really happening!!

A view of the pool from inside the community center existing building. The right side floor has been poured. It will have 4 lanes with divider ropes and starting blocks. A bulkhead will divide the two areas. The left side will have an accessibility ramp and be suitable for water therapy and aerobics, in addition to recreational swimming.
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LCC Featured in Livability Magazine

June 26, 2024

Check out the latest edition of Livability East Central Indiana magazine. It’s a great resource for locals, visitors, and prospective residents alike. We recommend starting on page 55.


Progress Update

June 21, 2024


Executive Director Position Posted

June 18, 2024


Walls, Courtyard, Basketball Court and Pool

May 25, 2024


Let the Digging Begin!

May 15, 2024
Some communities have a field of dreams… we have a hole. 😉 Excavation began today for the pool! 🏊💦🏊‍♀️


Addition Excitement

May 13, 2024


Parking Lot Prep

April 24, 2024


You Are Here.

April 17, 2024


Great Drone Footage

April 12, 2024


Introducing the Love Community Center

April 3, 2024

Rush County’s new community center – a dream for decades, in the planning stages for four years, and under construction since September 2023 – will officially be named the “Love Community Center presented by Jay and Christie (Kile) Love.”

 

The couple has made a seven-figure donation, which will serve as the lead gift of a capital campaign for operation and sustainability of the facility through RCCF.


Taking Shape

February 16, 2024


More Foundation Work

February 2, 2024

Watching the foundation for the basketball court/walking track and swimming pool take shape. The delivery of steel beams means the walls can’t be far behind. Thanks to the City of Rushville for the great overhead photos!

 

 


Take a Tour!

January 18, 2024


Walls

January 16, 2024

Things are really starting to take shape! Great photos from the Rushville Public Library. Nicki Kirkoff, RPL Director, is looking good in her safety gear, don’t you think?!

 


Bird’s Eye View

December 15, 2023

Some great aerial shots from the City of Rushville’s Facebook page.

Sound Up

December 7, 2023

The old facade is coming down. Be sure to turn your sound up for maximum effect.


A Strong Foundation

November 29, 2023

Progress is happening outside! Moving dirt to create a strong foundation for new construction. The area in the back will be a basketball court with a running/walking track. In front of that will be an indoor pool. It’s been a LONG time coming but will definitely be worth the wait.

Moving Right Along

October 27, 2023


Childcare Survey for Parents of Small Children

October 26, 2023
The new REC Center will include an early learning childcare center, which is essential for our county. We want to hear from parents in our community with children aged infant – 5 years old or parents planning to have children in the future. If you meet this criteria, please take our 5-minute survey and make your voice heard.


We Need Your Input

October 4, 2023
Construction of the REC Center is now underway! With an expected opening date in late 2024, we need YOUR input NOW. Please take this short 3 minute survey and help us plan! https://bit.ly/REC-Center

 


Let the Construction Begin!

September 18, 2023
This is a good sign. A very good sign.

 


Groundbreaking Ceremony Recap

September 13, 2023

Shortly before the REC Center groundbreaking ceremony began, an uninvited guest, the rain, tried to crash the party. Not a chance. As Rushville Mayor, Mike Pavey, said, “This will be one of the most significant days in our community as people look back.”

 


Groundbreaking Ceremony Held

September 11, 2023

The word is out. The plans are set. Look for construction to start soon. It’s time to make this happen!

 

The rain showed up during the groundbreaking ceremony, but so did you. A tent for 90 guests overflowed with umbrellas, joy, support, and pride. There’s absolutely no dampening the spirit of this community!

 

To everyone who’s been dreaming of and working toward this, we are grateful for you. Together, we are unstoppable! A community this special deserves a place to learn, play, and grow even stronger. Our time is now, Rush County.

 

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Groundbreaking Date Set

August 12, 2023

It’s finally happening! After almost three years of waiting, we are thrilled to share that the groundbreaking of the REC Center will take place on 9/7/2023. This is a transformative occasion for our community. We will soon have a place to gather, learn, play, and grow together. The contractors are lined up. The “i’s” have been dotted. The “t’s” have been crossed. Construction costs are even slightly lower than anticipated. This is more than just a building, it’s a symbol of our dreams and hopes for the future. Let’s do this, Rush County!!

Download a pdf of the invite.

We are so grateful for your patience and support throughout this long process.

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