The Hamilton County Leadership Academy encourages residents to “learn, connect, and lead” with a program designed to enhance leadership skills within the county. “Every adult interested in giving back to the community in some way should go through the program,” executive director Jill Doyle said. “It provides a great base of knowledge about the community, how it operates and the [...]
BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORT: Superintendent Search Continues Despite having narrowed their search to three finalists, Board member Patricia Hackett announced they would continue the superintendent search. “Through this process, the Board has met a number of talented and experienced professionals,” she announced. “We are grateful for the time they have spent with us.” Hackett explained the Board would plan their next [...]
What happened: Superintendent finalists announced What it means: The Board reviewed 21 applicants from six states. “We were quite impressed with the depth of experience and breadth of vision of the applicants,” board member Patricia Hackett said. The three finalists are: Dr. Eric Ban, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan and Dr. Bruce Hibbard. What happened: School lunch prices increase for [...]
Little Star Center training director Tim Courtney appreciates the special health needs of children affected by autism. In 2012, Little Star Center of Carmel celebrated its 10th year of providing a sensory-sensitive environment for children with autism. At Little Star, children receive individualized guidance using applied behavior analysis. This method uses positive reinforcement, repetition and prompting to encourage positive development [...]
On March 18, appointee Jim Hehner updated the city council with an overview of the Carmel Clay Public Library’s progress and five-year plans. Hehner opened his report with thanks to library director Wendy Phillips, stating “she’s one of the reasons our library runs so smoothly.” The building is 14-years-old and projects have included updating carpet and repurposing rooms for book [...]
What happened: Increase in thefts from cars What it means: Councilor Luci Snyder shared details from the criminal investigations report. Carmel’s southeast district experienced nine thefts from cars in the first week of January alone. There have been 36 thefts from cars so far this year. Head of criminal investigations Major Randy Schalburg told Snyder these thefts were “crimes of [...]
What happened: Mayor commended Street Department with Citizen’s Letter What it means: Mayor Jim Brainard shared a letter of appreciation from citizen Gary Cauble Cauble said an icy morning greeted him with clear city streets at the expense of his mailbox. He contacted the street department who explained that most mailbox damage is not actually from truck or blade impact. [...]
What happened: Mayor commended Street Department with Citizen’s Letter What it means: Mayor Brainard shared a letter of appreciation from citizen Gary Cauble Cauble said an icy morning greeted him with clear city streets at the expense of his mailbox. He contacted the street department who explained that most mailbox damage is not actually from truck or blade impact. As [...]
The Carmel Plan Commission’s Feb. 19 public hearing opened with a clarification from Butler Hyundai’s attorney Tim Ochs of Ice Miller.“We are not here tonight about a gasoline station. And maybe I should repeat that,” he stated. Ochs presented Butler Hyundai’s plans for almost 10 acres at the northwest corner of 96th Street and Randall Road. The plans propose a [...]
What happened: Woodbrook Elementary Spell Team Honored What it means: Supt. Dr. Jeff Swensson presented award certificates to Woodbrook Spell Team members who won the State Academic Spell Bowl in November 2012. Board members congratulated each student with a handshake. The Woodbrook Spell Bowl team has been coached by Jay Vahle, a 2009 Carmel Clay Teacher of the Year, since [...]
