Janus Thankful for $10K Gift
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TODAy’s WeaTHER SUNDAY, DEC. 1, 2019 Today: Scattered showers early in the morning and once again ARCADIA | ATLANTA | CICERO | SHERIDAN in the mid to late afternoon. Tonight: Rain and snow showers. CARMEL | FISHERS | NOBLESVIllE | WESTFIELD NEWS GATHERING LIKE & PARTNER FOllOW US! HIGH: 45 LOW: 34 Janus thankful for $10K gift Photos provided Early last year, Ken Hahn, President of Metro Plastics, set a goal to run the 2019 Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis, despite the fact he hadn’t run in years and would be turning 50 two days prior to the 26.2 mile event. But for Ken, the goal was not just to complete the race, but to raise $10,000 for Janus Developmental Services. Janus is a 40-year-old non-profit that provides services and programs for adults with disabilities throughout Hamilton County. (Left) On Nov. 25, Hahn presented a check in the amount of $10,790 to Janus Developmental Services from funds raised from his participation in the Monumental Marathon. (Right) Janus client John presented Hahn with a handmade thank you card from everyone at Janus. th Your donation to BGCN will New 96 & Keystone be matched on Giving Tuesday The REPORTER he has had on our nation, or donating exchange to open soon On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Club and the youth online by visiting Boys & Girls Club of No- we serve each day.” BGCNI.org. blesville (BGCN) will par- Last year, the About the Boys & ticipate in Giving Tuesday, Club raised $10,536 Girls Club a global day of giving that on Giving Tuesday, The Boys & encourages and celebrates including Kristo’s Girls Club of No- philanthropy worldwide. matching gift. This blesville provides BGCN will hold a cam- year, the Club is Kristo high-quality, low- paign to find new donors looking to raise cost programs for who have never given to the more than $20,000 youth members Club or have not given in with the generous with the help of do- the past three years. The first help of Kristo’s nors and sponsors. $10,000 in donations from match. Last year, Between the Club, new donors will be gener- BGCN served the Community ously matched by George 2,412 local youth Center and Camp Kristo. with its affordable, Crosser, BGCN “George has always been high-impact after provides opportuni- Rendering provided a champion and hero for the school programs. Terry ties for members to The long-awaited 96th and Keystone interchange project in Carmel is youth of this community, Members can attend enjoy activities and nearing an end. Traffic on Keystone, both northbound and southbound, and he continues to leave a the Club for $55 per year, experiences that help shape has been moved to the new lanes over 96th Street. The next phase will be lasting legacy,” said BGCN while the true cost of services character and offer new per- to finish work on 96th Street under the new bridge, on the ramps and on the Executive Director Becky are $555 per member. spectives. We are dedicated roundabouts. Full-traffic mobility should be restored by the end of the year. Terry. “We cannot thank him A social media cam- to inspiring and enabling all enough for the impact that paign will take place young people to reach their throughout the day to update full potential as productive, the public and supporters on caring, responsible citizens the Club’s campaign. Dona- by promoting leadership, A Hallmark story Mark Booth removed tions can be made by calling character, health and physi- in the making as Noblesville Schools the Club, dropping off a do- cal development. It's Friday COLUMNIST We met ... Special Ed. Director night, the day unexpectedly. The REPORTER Schools issued a statement after Thanks- We were in the Meet Odle! Noblesville Schools has that said, "The post was unac- giving. Chuck late fall and ear- announced Mark Booth will ceptable and clearly exhibited is tucked away ly winter of our no longer serve as Director a serious lack of judgment." near the ceiling lives. We were of Special Edu- Booth's new of Lucas Oil Sta- not looking to fall cation after being role in the school dium, keeping the in love ... but we disciplined for a district will be scoreboard for did. social media post analytical com- the Indiana State JANET HART LEONARD I watched From the Heart published on his pliance. Booth Football Champi- him singing in personal Face- served his posi- onships. the choir at his book page. tion as special ed- Me? I'm tucked under a church. I heard him tell about The post was ucation director blanket, sitting in Chuck's his family and heard the love a photo of Donald since 2004. recliner with a cup of decaf in his voice. I saw the twin- Trump with a cap- Erin Rood coffee. And, I'm watching a kle in his eye when spoke of tion that referred Booth will serve as in- Hallmark movie. his years as a school super- to Trump as “special needs.” terim special education Chuck always smiles intendent. I saw the wooden After learning of the so- director until a permanent whenever he walks in and Christmas projects he craft- cial media post, Noblesville replacement is chosen. sees me watching my fa- ed with such great skill in his vorite movies of the sea- workshop. I heard the kind- son ... all on the Hallmark ness of the thoughts in his Channel. heart. Those thoughts made Chuck asks me, "Has the my heart smile. girl arrived into town yet? Within weeks of our first Has she met the guy yet? date I realized, some six Have they kissed yet? Have years ago, that I was living Odle is a full-service ICAN trained Facility they lived happily ever after a Hallmark movie ... and I Dog. He joined the Prevail team in 2011 and has ... yet? was falling in love. since become one of our busiest advocates. So So many yets. Well, it I was reminded of that far in 2019, Odle has sat in on 809 appointments is Hallmark. I know it's all this week when something and attended 260 support groups. inevitable, but it's about broke at our house. He said, Odle primarily works in our youth programs, but the stories and the feel- "Well, I can't fix everything is also here for our adult clients when needed. ings that you snuggle up but I can fix a few things." I Some of Odle’s favorite things are tennis balls, with whenever you watch a looked at him and said, "Yes marshmallows, squeaky toys and stuffed animals. Hallmark movie. Honey, I know you can fix For more information on how you can sponsor Odle and his support of victims in your communi- I remind Chuck that broken things ... you fixed ty, please contact the Prevail office at (317) 773- our story is very much like my heart." 6942 or [email protected]. a Hallmark movie. A little schmaltzy but oh, so sweet. See Story . Page 2 2 News & Views We help first time home buyers insure their new home 317-758-5828 BraggInsurance.com [email protected] Story DEPRESSSION…DEMENTIA…ISOLATION? Community News from Page 1 Need Support? Refuge Christian Church invites Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa. Yes, my friends, there you to join for the holiday season IS love in Hallmark movies. Yes, my friends, he IS my The congregation of Refuge Christian Church, prince charming and yes, we 11772 E. 196th St., Noblesville, invites you to “join are living happily ever after. our family for the holidays.” There will be a Christ- Maybe I should call PrimeLife mas Eve service at 7 p.m. Hallmark. I have a story I Worship services are Sundays at 9:30 a.m. There continue to tell. I love the is a Children’s Church service during the worship ser- characters in it. I love how Support vice and a nursery is available. On Dec. 8, a Christ- they show that they care mas luncheon will be served immediately following about each other. I love tell- the worship service. ing their story ... Includes: For more information, please call Refuge at (317) Once upon a time in a • Caregiver Relief 773-3475 or visit refugechristianchurch.org. cozy Midwest town there • In-Home Assistance lived two lonely people with love that needed to be • Transportation shared ... Stay tuned. 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