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An overview of the City of Carmel focusing on topics such as business, family and government.

2005 State of the City Address
Mayor James Brainard
Mayor Jim Brainard delivered his annual State of the City speech at the Carmel Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, November 9^th. He reviewed major accomplishments including redevelopment initiatives, road construction, the Performing Arts Center, the Arts & Design District, and progress in City Center. He also described his appreciation to City staff for their professionalism and dedication to the day-to-day business of the City. He reminded the audience that the City works hard everyday to make residents proud to live here. The goal is to make Carmel the best place to live, work and raise a family.

           2004 State of the City Address
Mayor James Brainard

City of Carmel speech focusing
on topics such as business, family and government.


Carmel Urban Design Initiative

     Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony - Wednesday February 23, 2005
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      Trail Etiquette

With more than 42 miles of trails and bike paths in Carmel and Clay Township, it is important users to understand that there are specific rules for trail use in our area that may differ from other trails. In this video avid bikers Ron Carter, City Councilman at large and Judy Hagan, Clay Township Trustee, outline the rules and common courtesies expected from trail users in Carmel and Clay Township.

        Arbor Day 2005
Annual City of Carmel tree planting with ceremony including remarks from Mayor Brainard, Carmel Urban Forester, Scott Brewer, Parks Director Mark Westermeier and others.

      Connecting with Carmel - March 2006

Filmed at Broccoli Bill's Grocery Store in the Village of West Clay, the March show had a lot of fresh topics. It included interviews with Mayor Brainard, Judge Bardach, Rick Sharp, Councilor of District #1, John Duffy, Director of Utilities, and Lauren Walters, Parks Department Volunteer Coordinator. Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations, showed us another useful feature on the City's website and as always, Jeff and Stephanie came through with Carmel's latest news and upcoming events. You won't want to miss this one!

      Connecting with Carmel - February 2006

The February show was filmed at The Mystery Company, a local bookstore specializing in mystery novels. Featuring interviews with the Mayor, Rick Sharp, Councilor of District #1, Mike McBride, City Engineer, Scott Brewer, City Forester and Lauren Walters, Parks Department Volunteer Coordinator, this show had many interesting topics. As always, Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis presented Carmel�s latest news and upcoming events and Nancy Heck showed us another great feature on the city�s website. Suzann DeLay and Kathy Christie stopped by from the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble to tell us about their upcoming performances and Beth Smietana, Communications Director for the library gave us the scoop on Carmel Clay Reads, the community-wide reading program. This show had a lot of useful information. Tune in and check it out!

      Connecting with Carmel - January 2006

Hosts, Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis kicked off the New Year at Artisan Masterpiece in Merchant�s Square. While presenting Carmel�s latest news and upcoming events, they even found time to create some artwork. The January show featured interviews with the Mayor, Joe Griffiths, Councilor of District #4, Marvin Stewart, Director of Communications and Lauren Walters, Parks Department Volunteer Coordinator. Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations, showed us another feature on the website and Brad Little stopped by from the Carmel Dad�s Club to discuss their upcoming programs. Tune in and check out this video masterpiece!

      Connecting with Carmel - December 2005

Filmed at Memoirs, the scrapbooking store at Clay Terrace, this show was certainly memorable! Hosts, Jeff and Stephanie recapped 2005 with Mayor Brainard, Ron Carter, Councilor at Large and Lauren Walters, Parks Department Volunteer Coordinator. Dave Klingensmith, Director of the Street Department told us all about snow removal and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations, highlights another great feature on the city�s website. This month we even have bloopers from the shows throughout the year. Tune in and reminisce with us!

      Connecting with Carmel - November 2005

Filmed at Basket Case in Merchant�s Square, the November show includes interviews with Mayor Brainard, Councilor Ron Carter and Barb Lamb, Director of Human Resources at the City of Carmel. Lauren Walters covers the many ways to get involved with the Parks Department and Don Gross tells all about the Carmel Clay Historical Society�s Annual Holiday Home Tour. Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations, highlights another great feature on the city�s website and hosts, Jeff and Stephanie cover all of Carmel�s latest news and upcoming events. You�d be crazy to miss this one!

      Connecting with Carmel - October 2005

The October show was filmed at Gelato Da Vinci in Clay Terrace and hosts Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis certainly enjoyed themselves. The show included interviews with Mayor Brainard, Rick Sharp, Councilor of District #1, Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations and some representatives from the �The Guilded Leaf Book and Author Luncheon.� Jeff and Stephanie covered all of Carmel�s latest news and Nancy showed us another great feature on the city�s website. Tune in and taste the gelato!

      Connecting with Carmel - September 2005
September�s show is full of many new faces. Filmed at Carmel Schwinn, this month�s show includes interviews with Mayor Brainard, Ron Carter, Councilor At Large, and John Duffy, Director of the Utilities Department. Fire Chief Callahan stopped by to answer a viewer�s question and Lauren Walters told us of the many ways to get involved by volunteering with the Parks Department. Representatives from some of the upcoming events came by to give us some more details about their event and Nancy Heck showed us another great feature on the city�s website. As always, Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis came through with Carmel�s latest news. You won�t want to miss this one!

      Connecting with Carmel - August 2005
Join hosts, Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis as they bring you Carmel�s latest news and upcoming events from the caf� of Borders Books at Merchant�s Pointe. This show includes a chance meeting with Mike Hollibaugh, Director of Community Services and interviews with Mayor Brainard, Brian Mayo, Councilor of District #3, and Paul Pace from the Utilities Department. Carmelfest volunteers are highlighted in the CarmelCan segment and Nancy Heck shows us another great feature on the city�s website.   It�s the most fun we�ve ever had at a bookstore so check it out!

      Connecting with Carmel - July 2005
Filmed at Bub�s Burgers and Ice Cream in Old Town Carmel, July�s show includes visits with City Attorney, Doug Haney, Carmelfest Gold Sponsors. The show is filled with images of the 2005 Carmelfest 4^th of July Celebration and highlights of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra volunteers. As always, Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

       Connecting with Carmel - June 2005
Filmed at Kona Grill in Clay Terrace, June�s show includes visits with District One Councilmember Rick Sharp, Judge Gail Bardach, Carmelfest Entertainment Committee members, Sue Westermeier and Brain Carriger and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

       Connecting with Carmel - May 2005
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This month Jeff Worrell presents another interesting video and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

       Connecting with Carmel - April 2005
This month Jeff Worrell presents another interesting video and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

       Connecting with Carmel - February 2005

This month Jeff Worrell, talks with Mayor Brainard about the continuing plans for City Center, Rick Sharp, Councilman for District one discusses annexations, and Dave Klingensmith, Carmel Street Commissioner, talks about the Street Department and the snow removal process. Officer Miller and Lt. Strong with the CPD discuss the upcoming International SWAT Challenge, Keith Struthers and Sandy Witty give health and wellness tips for seniors in Carmel, and Beth Smietana tells of all the exciting events going on at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Lauren Walters, Volunteer Coordinator of the Carmel Clay Parks Department talks about the Trailblazers program and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

       Connecting with Carmel - January 2005
This month Jeff Worrell, talks with Mayor Brainard about the Arts and Design District, At Large City Councilman Ron Carter discusses plans for 2005, and Barbara Lamb, Director of Carmel Human Resources talks about her department and the hiring process. Dr. David Bowden, Musical Director and Conductor of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra gives an overview of upcoming Symphony events, and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

Connecting with Carmel - December 2004

This month Mayor Brainard discusses upcoming annexations; Nancy Heck gives an overview of her duties in the Department of Community Relations; City Council president Ron Carter gives a year in review of 2004; International Arts Festival volunteers are highlighted; Park Volunteer coordinator Lauren Maddox shares opportunities for community involvement and new Connecting with Carmel co-host Stephanie Lewis is introduced to viewers and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.

Connecting with Carmel - November 2004

Lauren Maddox shares opportunities for community involvement and new Connecting with Carmel co-host Stephanie Lewis is introduced to viewers and Nancy Heck, Director of Community Relations gives tips on navigating the website.