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28th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
Assistant Chief Tim Green facilitated the 28th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service which honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Officers across the state of Indiana attended the service, including Chaplain Brian A. Phillips, LaPort City Police Department, and Chief Tom Garoffolo, Lebanon Police Department, who sang songs dedicated to those who have passed. Students from College Wood Elementary, Mohawk Trails Elementary, and Towne Meadow Elementary also added to the musical program. The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers accompanied the mixed agency honor guard and color guard, while “Taps” was performed by Carmel High School Students Same Eagleson and Kyle Borcherding. Prayers were offered by Jennifer Nicholson who sang the Our Father and Carmel Reverend George Davis delivered the benediction.

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106th & 126th Roundabout Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Connecting With Carmel host, Jeff Worrell, hosted one of the most exciting events to date—the opening of 106th & 126th street roundabouts. City Engineer, Mike McBride, and Project Manager, Jeremy Kashman, joined the Mayor in celebrating the completion of the first stage of Project Carmel Link. Senior Pastor Joe Flatt from First Baptist Church on 126th street and Senior Pastor, Paul Swartz, from King of Glory Lutheran Church at 106th street said the opening prayers for their respective ribbon cuttings. Township Trustee, Doug Callahan, also spoke at the 106th event about the preservation of the cemetery.

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Arbor Day Celebration
City Forester/Environmental Planner, Scott Brewer, joined Mayor Brainard in welcoming Arbor Day volunteers to the 21st Annual Arbor Day Celebration. President of the Indiana Urban Forest Council, Ashley Muris, handed out two awards for outstanding forestry efforts: the Donna Manlove Excellence and Urban Forestry Award and the Commercial Beautification Award. Sue Dillon, Director of Citizens for Greenspace, explained that the Greenspace was granted $25,000 by Home Depot in a contest in which the Mayor urged Carmel to participate. The City of Carmel, for the 15th year has been recognized as a Tree City USA and for the 13th year has been acknowledged with the Growth Award.

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“What Trees Give Us”, Tim Womick
Tim Womick’s Trail of Trees educational tour came to Carmel on Arbor Day to teach local students about the environmental effects of trees in his presentation, “What Trees Give Us”. Through interactive learning, Tim chose volunteers to exhibit the advantages of tree-consciousness: clean air, paper, erosion prevention, fabric, and habitats for animals, food, and many other benefits.

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 2008 State of the City Address

Mayor Brainard presented his annual “State of the City” address on November 12, 2008. His speech focused on the growth and development of Carmel, as well as Carmel’s bright future. Highlights include updates on the progress of Keystone Avenue and the Regional Performing Arts Center.

2008 - Carmel UnCut - Family Campout at West Park

Carmel-Clay families brought their tents out to West Park on June 13, 2008, and cooked some tasty camping classics such as beans, hotdogs, and hamburgers.  After dinner, family games and a movie under the stars were enjoyed by all.  Night owls joined in a late night hike around the park. 

2008 - Law Enforcement Memorial Service

The 27^th Annual Hamilton County Law Enforcement Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Steven A. Couts Fire Headquarters.  The service included remarks by Tim Green, Assistant Chief of the Carmel Police Department, Reverend Dave Nicholson, Chaplain of Noblesville Police Department, Rick Sharp, President of Carmel City Council, Debbie Laird, mother of Jake Laird and Rev. George Davis, Chaplain of the Carmel Police Department.  Musical performances were featured by Hamilton County resident Jennifer Nicholson, Cpl. Brian A. Phillips of the LaPorte City Police Department, Chief Tom Garoffolo of the Lebanon Police Department, the Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers, the combined choirs of Collegewood, Mohawk Trails and Towne Meadow Elementary Schools and Carmel High School students, Perry Reid and Kyle Borcherding.  Other participants included the Honor Guards of the Carmel and Fishers Police Departments, Chief Michael Fogarty of the Carmel Police Department, Major Curt Kinman of the Noblesville Police Department, Chief Kevin Jowitt of the Westfield Police Department and Lieutenant Kevin Rees of the Indiana State Police.

2008 - Arbor Day

2008 - Memorial Day

The City of Carmel held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Steven A. Couts Fire Headquarters.  The ceremony included remarks by Mayor Jim Brainard, Rev. George Davis, Chaplain of the Carmel Police Department, Doug Callahan, Carmel Clay Township Trustee and a keynote address by SSG David Kinyon of the Carmel Police Department who served in Iraq in 2004.  Musical performances were featured by Cynthia Ensign Baney and Carmel High School student, Perry Reid.  The American Legion, VFW and students from Carmel High School participated in the flag raising and students from Carmel, Clay and Creekside Middle School took part in the placing of the carnations.

2008 - Bike to Work Day

On Friday, May 16^th, the City of Carmel celebrated National Bicycling Month with its annual Bike to Work Day festivities.  The City of Carmel and the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department hosted a ceremony at the Monon Center at Central Park and Valley Bikes sponsored a continental breakfast for Bike to Work Day participants.  During the ceremony, Mayor Jim Brainard unveiled the Carmel Access Bikeway Plans.

2008 - Structure Soils

City Forester, Scott Brewer educates the public on the City’s solution to urban tree planting—structural soils.  A stone matrix composed of 11 parts stone and 4 parts earth, sits beneath the concrete and sidewalks.  After the stone and earth are combined, a special hydro gel coats the stone and causes the dirt to stick to the rocks forming a structural soil.  The intricate stone matrix created gives root systems room to grow, breath, and gather water and nutrients for the tree.  Costing little more than regular box planting, structural soils offer a greener alternative to urban tree planting and enable the City to plant trees almost anywhere.   

2008 - Feinstein Foundation Press Conference

A press conference was held at Carmel City Hall on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 to announce that the Feinstein Foundation for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook will be locating its museum-quality collections to the Regional Performing Arts Center in Carmel, Indiana.  Mayor Jim Brainard, Mickey Maurer of the National Bank of Indianapolis and Michael Feinstein participated in the important announcement.  The show also includes interviews with Carmel residents Eric Kass and Jack Badger, Brenda Myers of the Hamilton County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mo Merhoff of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, and Cherie Piebes and Doreen Squire Ficara of the Carmel Arts Council as well as Dean Peter Alexander and Dr. Andrea Gullickson of Butler University's Jordan College of Fine Arts.

2008 - Art and Design District Gallery Walk

This show covers the Gallery Walk held in the Carmel Arts & Design District on Friday, May 23, 2008.  Attendees enjoyed the art featured in the district's many galleries as well as complimentary refreshments, hors d'oeuvres and carriage rides.  Connecting with Carmel Co-host Jeff Worrell interviewed Evan Lurie of the Evan Lurie Gallery, Wes Dwyer of Arts & Soul Gallery, oil painter John Reynolds, Soori Ardalon of Soori Gallery, and Magdalena Hoyos-Segovia of Magdelena Gallery of Art.  Mayor Brainard also unveiled the newest addition to the district's collection of public art.  You won’t want to miss it!

2008 - Artomobilia

Artomobilia 2008 was held in the Carmel Arts & Design District on Saturday, June 14, 2008.  Artomobilia was a special event held in the district that showcased vintage automobiles and art inspired by the automotive.  It included interviews with Mayor Brainard, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Tony Fese, George Heck, Roger Brummett, Chuck Less,Timothy Less, Tom Wood of Tom Wood Automotive, Cherie Piebes of Artisan Masterpiece, Claire Zmak of Frazier Pettee Gallery, Tom Wright of French Lick Resort & Casino, and artist, Bill Patterson.  Tune in and check it out!

Mark Bernstein got the kids dancing in River Heritage Park during his interactive Kids Koncert on June 18, 2008.  Families grabbed their picnic baskets, blankets, and sunscreen and enjoyed the free concert geared toward children ages 2-5. 

2008 Carmel Inauguration

The 2008 inauguration for the City of Carmel’s municipal leaders was held at the Monon Center. The ceremonies included the inauguration of Mayor Jim Brainard, Judge Paul Felix, and Councilmen John Accetturo, Ron Carter, Joe Griffiths, Kevin Rider, Eric Seidensticker, Rick Sharp, and Luci Snyder. The ceremony was performed by Judge Randall Shepard, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court and included music by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and special assistance from Boy Scout Troop 112.

Keystone Avenue Reconstruction Announcement

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard unveiled the final plans for the 106th & 126th Street interchanges of the Keystone Avenue reconstruction project and discussed the overall communications plan at a news conference on March 21, 2008. Detailed renderings were shared outlining the architectural treatment and other elements of the new roundabout interchanges. In addition to the designs for the reconstruction of the first two intersections of the Keystone Avenue project, Mayor Brainard discussed the communications plan that has been created to keep the community informed. The name “CarmelLink” has been chosen to represent the Keystone Avenue reconstruction project.

Carmel Fire Department Ambulance 41 Dedication

Chief Keith Smith led a dedication ceremony for the Carmel Fire Department’s new ambulance, which he refers to as a, “state-of-the-art mobile emergency room”. Connecting with Carmel’s Jeff Worrell conducts an interview with Chief Smith and gets a tour of the new ambulance.

Carmel Clay Reads 2008

Carmel Clay Reads is the Carmel Clay Public Library’s annual community-wide reading program. It promotes dialogue about important issues, brings residents of the community together, and provides a unique learning opportunity. The Mayor participated in the kick-off event held at the Carmel Clay Public Library where they announced this year’s book titles of “The Book Thief” and “Miss Rumphius.” Be sure to tune in!