HCR Daily 2017-01-06
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TODAY’S WEATHER Mostly sunny and cold today, partly Friday, January 6, 2017 Vol. 4, No. 3 cloudy tonight. Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield HIGH: 14 LOW: 2 Megan Wiles elected as new Noblesville Common Council President Megan Wiles will replace Greg Mayor John Ditslear. “Noblesville initiated this past year. We have several Also discussed at the reorganization O’Connor as the new experienced a great 2016 but we know the major projects that were introduced in 2016 meeting were the 2017 Noblesville Common president of the momentum will continue and things are only and the council is looking forward to seeing Council committee assignments which Noblesville Common going to get better in 2017.” significant progress made with each of them include: Council following a Wiles began her first term on the as they will continue to benefit our Building/Land Acquisition (as needed) – vote during a Noblesville Common Council in January community,” Wiles said. Brian Ayer (Chair), Mark Boice, Wil reorganization 2016. A graduate of Noblesville High Wiles is the representative from District Hampton and Roy Johnson. meeting held earlier School, Wiles earned a Bachelor of Science 6, which includes a large portion of the east Downtown District – this week. Chris from Ball State University. She works as side of Noblesville – Stony Ridge, Megan Wiles (Chair), Brian Ayer, Mary Sue Jensen was elected as executive director of the Riverview Health Sagamore, Chapel Woods, Stony Creek Rowland and Rick Taylor. vice president. Foundation and previously served as Highlands, Deer Path and the business areas Economic Development – Wil Hampton “I am excited for president of Legacy Fund the Community of Stony Creek Marketplace and Hamilton (Chair), Chris Jensen, Greg O’Connor and Megan and look Foundation for Hamilton County for more Town Center. During her first year on the Megan Wiles. Wiles forward to working than eight years. council, Wiles served on the finance, parks with her and the entire “I am looking forward to continuing the and economic development committees and common council this year,” said Noblesville efforts the mayor, council and staff have served on the Noblesville Plan Commission. Riverview Health providing wellness presentation Riverview Health is providing a wellness presentation at the Westfield Washington Public Library from 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24. Brittany Nelson, Riverview Health registered dietitian/certified health & wellness coach, will be presenting tips to make 2017 your healthiest year yet, including information about weight loss and weight management, positive healthy living and the importance of daily physical activity. Come with questions and join in the discussion about making it a happy, healthy new year. The wellness presentation is free and open to the public. It’ll be held at Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St., Westfield, in the Community Room. For any questions, please email the Riverview Health Wellness team at [email protected]. Westfield Police announce Coffee Photo courtesy Rod Dorich The Noblesville Police Department is accepting applications for its next Citizens Police Academy. with a Cop Graduates from the Fall 2016 Session are pictured from left to right - Front Row: Lt. Bruce Barnes, Christina Sorensen, The Westfield Police Department has Kathleen Gregerson, Debbie Laird, Jennifer Wittkamp, Chief Kevin Jowitt. Middle Row: Lauren Gregerson, Christina Maddy, announced officers from the Brent Cunningham. Back Row: Christopher Gregerson, Michael Lewis. Not pictured: Dallas Blevins, Sheri Blevins, Chase Westfield Police Department and commu- Blevins, Christopher Oswalt. nity members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss commu- nity issues and build relationships. Noblesville Police accepting applications for All community members are invited to attend Coffee with a Cop on July 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Starbucks, 318 W. 161st St. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique Spring 2017 Citizens Police Academy session opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the The Noblesville Police Department is currently accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The academy is an department’s work in Westfield’s neighbor- 11-week course, free of charge, designed to provide community members with an opportunity to become better acquainted with our hoods. professional staff and to learn about police procedures. The Academy will familiarize citizens with the operations of the police department. The majority of contacts law enforce- This includes classes on patrol procedures, criminal law, narcotics, search and seizure, tactical operations, investigations, juvenile law, ment has with the public happen during firearms demonstration, emergency vehicle operations, use of force issues and police canine demonstration. Participants will also have emergencies, or emotional situations. Those the option to ride with a patrol officer and witness the street-activity our officers encounter on a day-to-day basis. situations are not always the most effective The objective of the Citizens Police Academy is not to create quasi-cops, but to produce informed citizens. The academy is intended times for relationship building with the to open lines of communication between the community and the police department. By allowing citizens a firsthand look at community, and some community members the police department and how its operations are handled, citizens take away a better understanding of the police role in the community. may feel that officers are unapproachable Additionally, citizens bring a wealth of knowledge about their community and particularly, the problems in their neighborhood. In this on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down way, police are able to learn and better understand the concerns of the citizens. barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one Eligible candidates must: interaction. 1. Be at least 16 years of age “We hope that community members will 2. Have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions within the last (3) years feel comfortable to ask questions, bring 3. Pass a background check concerns, or simply get to know our offi- 4. Reside or be employed in Noblesville cers,” said Sgt. Billy Adams. “These inter- The next academy session (Spring-2017) will begin on February 15 and will conclude on April 26, 2017 with a graduation ceremony. actions are the foundation of community Classes will be held every Wednesdayevening from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. partnerships.” Applications are available online at www.cityofnoblesville.org/police or at the Noblesville Police Department. Class size is limited so be sure to apply as soon as possible. For further information please contact Lieutenant Bruce Barnes at (317) 776-6340, ext. 1261 or at [email protected] . 2 News PUBLIC NOTICE The Atlanta Plan Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January Tips to refresh yourself 10th at the Atlanta Town Hall (105 E. Main). in the New Year Hamilton County Reporter (StatePoint) Want to update and improve classic and will never go out of style. It will Hamilton County’s yourself for the New Year? 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COFFEE From Page 1 Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve. The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time. WILES From Page 1 Finance – Greg O’Connor (Chair), Chris Jensen, Roy Johnson and Megan Wiles. Parking Task Force (as needed) – Roy Johnson (Chair), Brian Ayer, Mary Sue Rowland and Rick Taylor. Parks – Mary Sue Rowland (Chair), Brian Ayer, Mark Boice and Wil Hampton. Public Safety – Rick Taylor (Chair), Mark Boice, Wil Hampton and Mary Sue Rowland. Road/Traffic/Engineering – Chris Jensen (Chair), Brian Ayer, Mark Boice and Wil Hampton. Wastewater – Mark Boice (Chair), Roy Johnson, Greg O’Connor and Rick Taylor.