Carmel in brief — March 12, 2019

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Mathis to plead – Former Colts defensive end Robert Mathis is expected to plead guilty March 12 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person. He was arrested in October 2017 in Carmel after police spotted him driving the wrong way on a one-way street and failing to use a turn signal. His blood alcohol concentration was below the legal limit, but police determined he was impaired and not safe to operate the vehicle. Reports state Mathis told the officer he used a sleeping aid with alcohol.

Tax incentives approved – The Carmel city council on March 4 approved tax incentives for BraunAbility, a manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles that recently announced plans to move its headquarters to Carmel and build a research and development center. Carmel will give BraunAbility a 75 percent property tax abatement for 10 years attributable to capital improvements and equipment installed on the property at 645 W. Carmel Drive. The abatements only apply to an increase in the site’s assessed value that occurs as a result of development.

Career fair – Carmel High School, 520 E. Main St., will host a Skilled Trades Majors & Career Fair for high school students from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 19. The event is free, and parents are encouraged to attend. During the event, career opportunities in high-wage, in-demand careers, including the skilled trades, will be highlighted. A variety of professionals, companies and organizations will share information about career options that may not necessarily require a four-year degree. 

Civil War Roundtable – Robert Girardi will speak about the murder of Maj. Gen. William ‘Bull’ Nelson at the March 13 meeting of the  Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the event at Carmel City Hall (1 Civic Square), which is free and open to the public.

Military news – Pvt. 2nd Class Sean Carroll of Carmel recently graduated from Fort Jackson’s U.S. Army basic combat training program in Columbia, S.C. He is attending Advanced Individual Training school at Fort Gordon in August, Ga., where he is assigned to the 551st Signal Battalion. He is the son of Jack and Michelle Carroll.

Peacewater forum – The Peacewater Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 18 at Peace Water Winery, 37 W. Main St. in Carmel. Attendees will receive a free book, be asked their opinion on 18 topics and participate in a town hall from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. The event aims to provide a forum to discuss politics and social issues in a fun atmosphere. Learn more at theagreed.com.

Falcon program – Learn about an at-risk bird species at the Indiana Falcon Program set for 7:30 p.m. March 19 in the program room at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave SE. Allisyn Gillet, Indiana’s state ornithologist, will share information on the state’s peregrine falcon monitoring program and how to help with conservation.

Students serve as pages – Carmel residents Chris Moe, a senior at Carmel High School, and Jack Moe, a seventh-grade student at Carmel Middle School, recently served as pages for State Sen. John Ruckelshaus. Chris has served as a page at the Statehouse for seven years in a row, beginning when he was in sixth grade.

College student wins award – Ball State University theater major Nick Shelton of Carmel won the Don Childs Award for excellence in technology and design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival regional competition in Madison, Wis. At the festival, Shelton presented his theoretical lighting design for the play “Rhinoceros” by Eugene Ionesco. For winning the award, Shelton will travel to the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas this summer to participate in a one-week master class in a concentration of his choice.

Angels & Doves event – Angels & Doves will present a night of fun to help stop bullying in schools beginning at 7 p.m. April 27 at Danny Boy Beer Brewery & Whiskey Distillery, 12702 Meeting House Rd. in Carmel. The event will include beer and whiskey tastings, food samplings, a professional comedian, live music, silent auction and more. Tickets cost $75 for an individual or $100 for a couple. Learn more at angelsanddoves.com.

Race to benefit cancer research – This year, the Challenge 5K Walk Run will benefit the Tyler Trent Cancer Researach Endowment. Trent, a Carmel resident, was the first student to serve on the Director’s Advisory Board for the Purdue Center for Cancer Research. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. April 13 at Ross-Ade Stadium, 850 Steven Beering Dr., in West Lafayette. Sign up and learn more at ThePurdueChallenge.com.   

Gathering of Writers – Ross Gay, poet and National Book Award finalist, will be the keynote speaker at the Indiana Writers Center annual event, Gathering of Writers, which is set for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 9 at the Indiana State Library, 315 W. Ohio St. in Indianapolis. Gay will also lead a three-hour poetry workshop. Register online and view cost options at indianawriters.org/pages/2019-gathering-of-writers.

Gardening help – The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District has resources available to help with gardening questions and issues. As part of its Urban Agriculture program, SWCD staff members are available for free site visits to any backyard and community vegetable garden in Hamilton County. Staff can provide guidance with planning, advice on weed and pest management, soil health information, yield increase through conservation, tip sheets and more. To schedule a site visit, contact Andrew Fritz at [email protected] or 317-773-2181. Learn more at HamiltonSWCD.org/UrbanAgriculture.

Kindergarten registration – Carmel Clay Schools is accepting kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year. The online registration form is at forms.ccs.k12.in.us/ParentPortal/pages/login.aspx. Students must be at least 5 years old by Aug. 1 to start kindergarten in August. Parents are encouraged to have students enrolled by March 8.

IEHA to award scholarships – Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is offering eight $500 scholarships to Indiana homemakers who are 25 years of age or older. These scholarships are to be used to complete education or upgrade vocational skills. One must be admitted or cleared for admission to an academic or vocational school which is state-licensed or accredited. Preference will be given to a person studying at an undergraduate level. Scholarships will be awarded with regard for financial need. The application is due by March 15 and is available at ieha-families.org/programs.php.

Ladies tea – Fellowship in Christ Church, 310 N. Range Line Rd., will host Coffee, Tea, and Thee for ladies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is open to all women in the community and there is no cost to attend.

Dodgeball fundraiser – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Shop for Kids Dodge, Duck and Dip Dodgeball Challenge is set for April 27 at Hamilton Heights High School, 25802 State Rte 19 in Arcadia. The double-elimination tournament will serve as a fundraiser for the Shop for Kids program, which provides $200 shopping trips during the holidays for less-fortunate children in Hamilton County. The entry fee is $100 for a team of six. For more, email [email protected].

Creative writers meetings – Carmel Creative Writers wants to give writers of all levels and genres the opportunity to network, learn and share. Join us for our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Hoosier Salon, 22 N. Range Line Rd. Guest speakers, a yearly anthology, and input on your writing samples are all part of our meetings. For more, email [email protected].

Newcomers Club – Newcomers Club of Carmel, a nonprofit social club, connects its members with friends, engages in fun activities and explores the community. Monthly activities include a welcome coffee, a luncheon event and 32 interest group meetings. Membership represents Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville and Indianapolis. For more, visit carmelnewcomers.com or call 317-564-8349

Scholarships offered – Tru Direction, Inc. will award scholarships of $500 to $2,500 per qualified applicant (maximum $10,000 per calendar year) as determined by the scholarship committee. Scholarships may be used for any related expenses for college, university, trade school or technical school.  Applicants must be attending school a minimum of 9 hours, or the equivalent, per semester, however, preference is given to those attending at least 12 hours. Applications are due by March 31. Learn more at trudirection.org.

Mustard Seed fundraiser set – The Mustard Seed of Central Indiana, a furniture bank based in Fishers, will conduct its first Swing into Spring fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. March 20 at TopGolf, 9200 E. 116th St. The event is $100 in advance and $110 at the door. There will be food, games and prizes. Those who attend will be able to play TopGolf as well as participate in a silent auction and other games. If someone is unable to attend but would still like to support the mission, they are able to donate. Monetary or furniture donations are always welcome. To donate, visit mustardseedindy.org.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk – The Best Buddies Friendship Walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 at Celebration Plaza at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. The walk and celebration raise awareness and funds to support inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more or to sign up, visit bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/indianapolis/event-details/.

Healthy Living Supper Club – The Healthy Living Supper Club will feature a talk on the Blue Zones: Live Longer, Live Stronger, Live Wiser. The free event will include a plant-based meal and will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at Carmel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 14535 Carey Road. Register at healthylivingclub.org

Local chapter launches – A local chapter of the American Association of Dental Managers recently launched. More than 80 people attended the inaugural meeting on Jan. 24 in Carmel. The next meeting is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25 at Woodland Terrace in Carmel. The organization has 15,000 members and 65 chapters nationwide and provides networking and education for managers and front desk dental teams. Learn more by emailing Kathy Rupenthal at [email protected] or by following the organization’s Facebook page.

New hire – Jordan Dillon has been named account executive at THE PLAID AGENCY, a Carmel-based, full-service ad agency. Her primary responsibilities will include overseeing projects, managing teams and working directly with clients to ensure measurable results and superior service. Dillon comes to PLAID with more than 10 years of marketing and event experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication arts and science from DePauw University.

Merchants announces promotion – Carmel-based Merchants Capital has formally announced the promotion of Brian Sullivan to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Merchants Capital. Since stepping into this role in August 2018, Sullivan continues to lead capital markets activities, while overseeing the execution of strategic initiatives, notably the implementation of a custom loan origination and servicing software. For more information about Merchants Capital, visit merchantscapital.com.

Allstate gives back – Four local Allstate representatives recently earned $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants for area nonprofits. They include Carmel Allstate agency owner Ranj Puthran, who will support the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation; Carmel Allstate financial specialist Roy Lederman, who will support the Jefferson Awards for Public Service; and Patrick Terry, Sr., who will support Eagle Creek Little League.

Carmel attorney appointed – Carmel resident and Riley Bennett Egloff partner Kathleen Hart has been appointed to the board of directors of the Indiana Federal Community Defenders for a three-year term. IFCD’s mission is to provide high-quality, client-centered representation to indigent defendants charged with a federal crime and provide resources and training to Federal Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys.

Round Room announces promotions –Carmel-based Round Room LLC, the largest Verizon authorized retailer in the U.S., recently announced that Chad Jensen has been named president of the company’s wireless division and Katie Wiley has been promoted to chief strategy officer. Round Room leads and invests in companies serving the wireless industry and operates 1,160 TCC and Wireless Zone stores across 41 states. For more information on Round Room and its portfolio of companies, visit RoundRoom.com.

Counties ranked by generosity – SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently conducted a study on which Indiana counties donate the most money. The study measured how much people donate as a percentage of their net income and the number of people giving charitable donations in the county. Hamilton County ranked first. Boone County was second.

IMCU benefits CHS athletics – Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,865 to Carmel High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. The partnership allows Carmel fans the opportunity to show their school spirit and support the athletic program by signing up for a Carmel Greyhounds-themed debit card. Learn more at imcu.com.


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