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Church members will help tidy up Carmel Elementary

Several members of Northview Christian Life Church will join with parents of Carmel Elementary students for a cleanup, fix-up, spruce-up day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.The project is one of Northview's volunteer efforts.The school is at 101...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

United Methodist men have ham, bean fundraiser

The Pleasant Grove United Methodist men will have their annual ham and bean dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the church.All the food is homemade. Proceeds will benefit local seasonal needs.The church is at 445 E. 111th St.For more...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

Church singles group heads to pumpkin fest

Social Singles, a group for singles from 25 to 39, will spend a day at Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival on Oct. 25.The group will meet at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Carmel before departing for the pumpkin patch to enjoy a...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

Decorated trunks to offer treats at Indy church

First Baptist Church of Indianapolis is offering Trunk or Treat, a free Halloween activity for families, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26.This annual event features activities, games, prizes and treats in the church parking lot. Families and groups...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

First Baptist changes Sunday worship times

First Baptist Church of Indianapolis is changing its worship times effective Nov. 2. They are:8:45 a.m. -- Chapel worship.9:30 a.m. -- Sunday school for all ages.9:30 a.m. -- Karen worship, chapel.10:45 a.m. -- The Gathering, casual worship in...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

Carmel woman appointed regional coordinator

Moms in Touch International, a interdenominational ministry that gathers mothers to pray, appointed Denise Wilfong, Carmel, as Indiana Region 3 coordinator. The area has 20 counties, including Hamilton.A Moms in Touch group consists of two or more...

indystar, on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Carmel

Carmel's Kinn has eyes on semistate race

Dan Kinn’s athletic passion has shifted from soccer to cross-country in recent years.At his former high school in Wheaton, Ill., Kinn played soccer as a freshman and sophomore. When he arrived at Carmel prior to his junior year, he decided to...

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Carmel

Carmel businessman honored by state Chamber

Carmel businessman Steve Kotz was named the 2008 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of CommerceKotz is senior vice president of human resources operations for KAR Holdings. He has been...

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

4 departments forced to shuffle funds

Four Carmel city departments, over budget for fuel, received an infusion of cash this week to get them through the remainder of the year.The police, fire, street and engineer departments asked to transfer a total $233,500 from other areas of their...

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

Greyhounds ready to refocus

The Carmel High School football players have prided themselves on being a second-half team.But Friday night the Greyhounds weren't able to play well enough in the second half to overcome a slow start."Not to take anything away from Ben Davis, but...

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Carmel

Every School, Every Week

Late Start Day begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.The SRA Fall Harvest Mixer is from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Oct. 30.The Fall Band Concert is at 7 p.m. Oct. 30.The Fall Choir Concert is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.Donuts with Dad is from 7:30 to 8 a.m....

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Carmel

200+ mourn Carmel helicopter pilot

More than 200 mourners crowded into the Indiana War Memorial today to pay their respects to a friend, family man and decorated war hero.Delbert Lee Waugh, 69, Carmel, on Oct. 15 piloted an Air Angels medical helicopter that authorities believe...

indystar, on Oct 23, 2008 at 8:31 PM in Carmel

Mayor denied special council meeting

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard admitted this week he made a mistake when he said the city could rebuild Keystone Avenue using only $90 million from the state.“That estimate was one that was a quick, down and dirty estimate to be able to negotiate...

indystar, on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 AM in Carmel

Kids can Trunk or Treat at Carmel Methodist

Carmel United Methodist Church will host Trunk or Treat at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Kids will trunk-or-treat from vehicles in the back parking lot of the church. All vehicles will park in a big circle and be decorated for Halloween.This event is part...

indystar, on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:06 AM in Carmel

Bible study to explore Jesus' life and ministry

A new six-session Bible study begins Wednesday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Carmel.Each week, participants will watch film depictions of Jesus, his life and ministry. The group will then review Gospel accounts of these same scenes to...

indystar, on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:06 AM in Carmel

Line plays bigger than it looks

The Carmel High School football team's three-man starting front averages just slightly more than 200 pounds."We're not the biggest guys, but our defense focuses on speed," said senior defensive tackle Jon Purnell. "We got three or four pretty good...

indystar, on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:06 AM in Carmel

Veteran recalled for his heroism

A decorated veteran and pilot from Carmel was fondly remembered by hundreds of family and friends during an emotional memorial service Thursday at the Indiana War Memorial in Downtown Indianapolis.Delbert Lee Waugh, 69, was flying an Air Angels...

indystar, on Oct 25, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Carmel

Former Colt Burris nabbed on DUI charge

A former Indianapolis Colts player arrested as a drunken-driving suspect faces possible disciplinary action in connection with his part-time job as an assistant football coach at Fishers High School, school officials said today.Jeff Burris, a 1993...

indystar, on Oct 29, 2008 at 3:00 PM in Carmel

Carmel mayor seeks $50 million for Keystone Avenue work

CARMEL -- About 100 Carmel residents showed up to criticize, support or simply listen Monday as Carmel Mayor James Brainard proposed pouring up to $50 million in taxpayer money into a road project originally slated to cost the city...

indystar, on Nov 04, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Carmel

Carmel voters wait more than 5 hours to vote

Carmel resident Marsha Goldstone had the luxury of waiting in line to vote for nearly five hours today, but she wasn’t happy about it."I was in line at 9:40 this morning. We just walked out," Goldstone said by cell phone as she left her polling...

indystar, on Nov 04, 2008 at 5:31 PM in Carmel

Carmel Dads' Club leader resigns

Carmel Dads’ Club president Michael McGinley has resigned to pursue other options, the youth sports organization announced today.McGinley, who has served in the role since July 2007, will continue in the role through December.“The Carmel Dads’...

indystar, on Nov 06, 2008 at 8:00 PM in Carmel

Hamilton County Council focuses on televising meetings

The Hamilton County Council may again be getting ready for its close-up.The council voted 4-3 Wednesday to move forward with a proposal to televise meetings on Noblesville-based HomeTown Television starting in January.The cost to film and air the...

indystar, on Nov 07, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Carmel

Running back Evan Bergman quietly gets job done for Carmel

Carmel senior running back Evan Bergman doesn't have nifty numbers.But he definitely has Carmel football coach Mo Moriarity's attention."Evan has been big all year for us," Moriarity said. "He doesn't have a lot of stats, but he's a very valuable...