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HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper www.ReadTheReporter.com REPORTER Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter TodAy’S Weather Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Today: Periods of showers and storms earlier and later in the day. Some Arcadia | Atlanta | Cicero | Sheridan sunshine in between. Tonight: Clouds decrease. Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield NEWS GATHERING Like & PARTNER Follow us! HIGH: 81 LOW: 58 Fishers, Carmel, Carmel H.S. senior wins Westfield among 2021 Youth Service Award top places to The REPORTER live in Indiana Felicia Sanders, a senior The REPORTER at Carmel High School, was Trip101, a travel-based digital platform, awarded the 28th annual Ham- has ranked three Hamilton County commu- ilton County Youth Service nities as the best places to live in Indiana. Award on Monday. The ceremo- Trip101 selected Fishers as No. 1. The ny is sponsored by the Hamilton selection was based on aspects like cost of County Commissioners and the living, econom- Hamilton County Council on ic health, ease Alcohol and Other Drugs (HC- of living, as Top 10 Places to COAOD). Sanders was award- well as ameni- Live in Indiana ed a $1,000 scholarship. ties and public 1. Fishers Sanders education and 2. Indianapolis is a student its high rank- 3. Zionsville trainer and ing for public 4. Carmel advocate safety. 5. Evansville for Take Carmel was 6. Plainfield Down To- ranked No. 7. Bloomington bacco and 4 on this list. 8. Ft. Wayne the Cam- According to 9. Lafayette paign for Trip101, Car- 10. Westfield Tobac- mel earned a co-Free Sanders top 10 spot Kids. She informs her peers due to its dense suburban feel with most on how and why commercial residents owning their own homes. In ad- Photo provided tobacco products, including dition, the town offers many parks, restau- (Front row, from left) Brian Zachary, Hamilton Heights; Cameron Ney, Sheridan; Mya e-cigarettes, are a major prob- rants, shops and coffee shops, and attracts McGavic, Noblesville; Claire Davis, Westfield; and Felicia Sanders, Carmel were lem for public health, the local many families. Carmel is also considered recognized for their contributions to their communities at Monday’s Youth Service environment, and local commu- the 39th safest city in the USA, according Awards ceremony. (Back row, from left) The students were joined by County Director nities. She was also a member of to a safety research report. Trip101 also of Administration Dan Stevens, Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, HCCAOD Executive former Congresswoman Susan noted Carmel's commitment to the arts Director Monica Greer, and Commissioner Steve Dillinger. Brooks’ Youth Advisory Group, with the Palladium. where she discussed legislative me realize I wanted to be in- nominated for the Youth Service High School. They will each re- Westfield rounded out the list with a solutions that could help deter volved in the public health sec- Award by their school’s coun- ceive a $300 scholarship. No. 10 ranking. The choice was based on youth access to tobacco and to- tor and work directly with law- seling department. The other “We are proud of each of the the cost of living, employment opportuni- bacco-related products. makers. My goal is to be a part nominees included Brian Zacha- applicants that have chosen to ties and diversity in the city. Westfield has “I have a friend who was of a generation of policymakers ry from Hamilton Heights High lead a drug free lifestyle and con- been ranked seventh among the Top 10 unable to participate in volley- that works to promote health School, Mya McGavic from No- tribute their time to help make Safest Places in Indiana by Movoto.com. ball due to the damage vaping among all groups, including blesville High School, Cameron positive changes in the lives of Attractions in the city include the Monon inflicted on her lungs,” Sander youth and racial minorities.” Ney from Sheridan High School, others,” HCCAOD Executive Trail, Grand Park, and Cool Creek Park said. “That experience helped Four other students were and Claire Davis from Westfield Director Monica Greer said. Nature Center. Carmel earns Cool Creek concert series will GFOA certificate for ‘excellence in be a welcome return to summer financial reporting’ The REPORTER Your friends at Hamilton The REPORTER County Parks and Recreation The City of Carmel has been awarded the say it is time to once again cel- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence ebrate a long-standing summer in Financial Reporting by the Government tradition, and parks officials Finance Officers Association of the United say they are excited to stage the States and Canada for the city’s comprehen- popular Cool Creek Summer sive annual financial report for the fiscal year Concert Series, this year proud- ending Dec. 31, 2019. ly sponsored by Ashlin Hadden In a news release issued in April, the Chi- Insurance. Because the con- cago-based association said the Certificate of certs were canceled in 2020, the Achievement is the highest form of recogni- staff and event team are eager tion in the area of governmental accounting to welcome fans back to Cool and financial reporting, and its attainment Creek Park to once again “party represents a significant accomplishment by on the pavilion lawn!” a government and its management. The re- To make up for lost time port has been judged by an impartial panel and fun, the parks department to meet the high standards of the program, has scheduled six concerts this which includes demonstrating a constructive season, starting with a kickoff "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly commu- concert performance on Friday, nicate its financial story and motivate poten- June 11, by the stellar duet of tial users and user groups to read the report. Dave and Rae. Photo provided “These are complicated times as we In celebration of the return the department will follow up- • July 30: Stella Luna and great food and sweet treats from emerge from a year of pandemic closures of the concerts, the parks event to-the-minute health and safety the Satellites one of several onsite food ven- and restrictions, and I know our City Con- staff have arranged for fun, guidelines provided by state • Aug. 6: The Flying Toast- dors. troller’s office has been working hard to stay family-engaging activities and and county health officials. ers For more event details and on top of managing our food and treats beyond the mu- Below is the all-star line-up Admission remains only updates, visit MyHamilton- finances and carefully sical entertainment – all served for the 2021 season: $5. Children age 12 and under CountyParks.com, call (317) accounting for multi- up in a beautiful natural setting. • June 11: Dave and Rae are free, and season passes are 770-4400, or check out Hamil- ple budgets and many Care has been taken to ensure • June 18: Barometer Soup available. Fans are invited to ton County Parks on Facebook. complicated funding the comfort and safety for all • July 9: 45 RPM bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Get ready for a welcome return and revenue streams,” event attendees, and of course • July 16: The Doo! Band Guests will be able to purchase to summer that’s long overdue. Mayor Jim Brainard said. “I congratulate Ann Bingman and her staff for doing this task and diligently caring Brainard Westfield’s Heart and Soul Free Clinic for taxpayers’ money, investing wisely and keeping our residents informed.” In addition, Brainard expressed his grat- bringing back ‘Polo with Purpose’ itude for many others who played a part in achieving this honor, including the Carmel The REPORTER ly polo match. General admis- ic was founded 2009 and is a including high blood pressure City Council, Executive Department Direc- Heart and Soul Free Clinic, sion is $40 per car at the gate. medical, dental and mental and diabetes, performing blood tors and longtime financial consultant Curt 17338 Westfield Park Road, Each car can bring chairs and health clinic in Westfield that pressure screenings, and pro- Coonrod and his staff – who worked in col- Suite 1, Westfield, will hold its picnic to watch the match. provides the highest quali- viding dental treatment as well. laboration to ensure excellence in the city’s third Polo with Purpose Event However, if you are interested ty healthcare to its uninsured For more information re- financial reporting. on Friday, July 2 at Hickory in premier seating/parking and and underinsured neighbors garding the clinic and Polo Carmel City Controller Ann Bingman Hall Polo Club Polo at Sunset box lunch for four, please con- in Central Indiana. Heart and with Purpose, please visit said the honor should give residents of Car- in Whitestown. sider being a box-seat sponsor. Soul Free Clinic serves over heartandsoulclinic.org or call mel a level of comfort and assurance that the This year’s event will be a This year’s event sponsor is a thousand patient visits per Executive Director Lisa Zou- city has a strong financial reporting system great way to start the holiday Carpenter Realtors. year; treating minor illnesses, velos Kreag, MSW, LCSW at in place, one that passes the scrutiny of both weekend with a family-friend- Heart and Soul Free Clin- monitoring chronic illnesses (317) 804-5782. a State Board of Accounts audit and the pres- tigious Certificate of Achievement process. 2 News Life Insurance Extravaganza! Affordable and Flexible Life Insurance to fit YOUR budget! 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