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HSE Schools, Community to partner alternatives.” He said Community Health already is the highest-volume provider for district employees and has been a reliable partA new healthcare partnership between Hamilton Southeastern Schools ner with the district for other services. and Community Health Network will “They came to the table very willing offer district employees an option that to provide some very competitive pricwould lower their health insuring to make this both a win in an extremely quality hospital ance premium costs by about 10 organization for our employees, percent. but also the district at the same The HSE Board of Trustees time,” Brown said, adding that approved the new health inthe district’s benefits commitsurance plans Oct. 14 following a presentation from Assistant tee, comprised of teachers and Superintendent of Finance Tim administrators, met with ComBrown Brown, who told the board that munity Health officials multiple the new Community Health plan will be times. available during the district’s upcoming The result was three plans with beneopen enrollment period, along with the fits that mirror the district’s traditional traditional health insurance plan manplans, but with Community Health as the sole provider, that will be offered in aged through United Healthcare. addition to the traditional plans. “As we started to prepare for the “They absolutely can stay on a tradi2027 renewal — we’re on a calendar year renewal — we were looking at a tional plan, and there is an increase to 30 percent premium increase,” he said. those premiums,” Brown said. “They “We recognized that was something can also choose to move to a Communithat was going to be very difficult for ty-only plan and actually see a drop in all of our employees, and so we got their overall premiums.” to work right away looking at some Brown said the district’s 2027 budget By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

includes about $3.6 million for health insurance, based on the assumption that 50 percent of employees will choose the Community-only plans. “I just want to highlight the fact that all the efforts of all the various budget cuts and things that we have made have allowed us to invest $3.6 million into the healthcare of our employees,” he said. Open enrollment is Nov. 2-20, he said, with the new plans taking effect in January 2027. In other matters, Brown gave a brief update on the district’s 2027 budget process, noting that the Oct. 1 student count was almost identical to the projected number. “The final count ended at 19,849 students,” he said. “Just for the record, we estimated 19,850 students. So, our estimate was pretty spot on.” He said that’s about 440 students fewer than last year, which equates to a revenue drop of about $911,000. There were no speakers during a required public hearing on the proposed budget, which will come back to the board Oct. 28 for final approval.

‘No recommendation’ for Heart & Soul By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A rezone to allow a mixed-use community in Fishers that combines worship, recreation, hospitality and retail received no recommendation from the Fishers Plan Commission Oct. 7 after a public hearing that included numerous concerned neighbors and a few supporters. A final vote was removed from the agenda for the Fishers City Council’s Oct. 12 meeting and is expected to come back in November. The Heart & Soul Community Campus is proposed on about 18 acres at 11616 126th St., next to the existing Heart & Soul Church. City Planner Ross Hilleary told the commission that the the project has been adjusted since it was introduced to the Fishers City Council in August in response to input from neighbors. Changes include indoor pickleball courts rather than outdoor and privacy fencing between the campus and neighboring homes. The small-scale commer-

The Heart & Soul Community Campus would offer spaces for worship, outdoor recreation and small-scale commercial. (Image courtesy of the City of Fishers)

cial portion could include salons, office space or fast food, but no drive-thru access. Hilleary noted that the city received two petitions from neighboring residents opposed to the development due to traffic, noise and safety concerns. The area is currently zoned for residential use, allowing up to 32 homes on the site. Rick Lawrence of Nelson and Frankenberger, representing the petitioner,

said the rezone would incorporate the existing Heart & Soul Church campus with the 14 acres to the west of the church, which Heart & Soul has purchased. Lawrence said about 140 people attended a community meeting about the proposal, which led to the developer adjusting plans to address some concerns. Numerous people spoke during the public hearing, with many expressing concern about the noise from recreational activity next door, additional traffic creating safety hazards and the potential negative effect on property values. A few speakers who supported the project said it would add to the amenities in Fishers and that they would prefer a park behind their home over more houses. Commissioner Pete Peterson, who also is a Fishers City Council member, made a motion to send a favorable recommendation back to the council. The vote was 5-2 in favor, but it needed six votes to pass, so the motion failed. The rezone will go in front of the council with no recommendation.

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Indiana Secretary of State By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Four candidates are vying to become Indiana’s next secretary of state in the Nov. 3 general election. The candidates are Libertarian Lauri Shillings, 55, a Carmel resident and creative director for the University of Indianapolis; Republican Max Engling, 39, a Cicero resident who has worked as a political advisor; Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard, 71, a Whitestown resident and former mayor of Indianapolis; and Democrat Beau Bayh, 30, an Indianapolis resident and attorney. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Ballard: Election Integrity – Hoosiers deserve elections administered fairly, professionally and without partisan influence. Voter Education — Voting should be simple, clear, accessible. I will produce Indiana’s first Ballard state-issued voters guide. More Voter Choice — Indiana should encourage more election choices and competition by making it easier for independents to run. Bayh: Cleaning up the corruption in the secretary of state’s office by conducting an independent audit on day one. Increasing voter participation and keeping our elections secure in Indiana. Be a good-faith partner to Bayh the thousands of small business owners in Indiana. Engling: My priorities are straightforward: protect our elections, stop fraud and make government work better for Hoosiers. I’ll fight to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections, create an election transparency portal and strengthen front-door (business) screening to stop fraudulent shell companies and bad actors from repeatedly registering LLCs. Shillings: I will fix the website. I will not bend to federal pressure to interfere in our elections. I will restore trust in the office by auditing the budget, releasing the results of the election certification audits and running this office as a

neutral, professional public service. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF ELECTION INTEGRITY IN INDIANA? Ballard: Indiana’s biggest threat to election integrity is the lack of standardized training for county clerks and poll workers. Clerks tell me there are 92 different ways to administer elections in Indiana. Bayh: Indiana’s elections are safe and secure. The 92 county clerks, the bipartisan election division and countless volunteers who work in polling locations do a fantastic job ensuring that we have secure elections. We also have voter ID in Indiana, which is a common sense way to ensure only eligible voters are casting a ballot. Engling: We should be proud of the work our state has done to protect election integrity. We’ve held the line on voter ID requirements, requirements on citizenship verification, and have put important protections in place Engling for absentee voting, including identification requirements for absentee ballot applications and bipartisan review by election officials. Shillings: Elections in Indiana are secure. The perception that they are not secure is being fostered by partisan leadership who are using fear to get votes while destroying trust in our elections to gain more power for themShillings selves. Actual instances of voter fraud have been proven time and again to be minuscule. WHAT STEPS, IF ANY, WILL YOU TAKE TO IMPROVE ELECTION INTEGRITY? Ballard: I’m proposing hands-on, standardized training for clerks and a train-the-trainer curriculum so that clerks all have the same resources to train poll workers. Currently, clerks don’t have hands-on training with their voting machines. Bayh: The current secretary of state and attorney general conducted an expensive investigation where they uncovered 21 cases of illegal voting out of tens of millions of votes cast in the last Continued on Page 4

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Continued from Page 3 decade. But so far, it doesn’t appear as if anyone has been held accountable. Engling: Strong election security doesn’t mean we stop looking for ways to improve in Indiana. I would build on what Indiana is already doing well by strengthening voter eligibility verification, fully implementing tools to protect the integrity of our voter rolls, increasing transparency and ensuring Hoosiers can be confident our elections are secure, fair and administered in accordance with the law. Shillings: We need to restore trust by releasing the results of the certification audits and educating people on how the system works. Trust is lost in the dark but grows in the light of transparency. Let’s be honest with voters about how we are ensuring the security of their elections. WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE, IF ANY, TO THE STATE’S BUSINESS REGISTRY SERVICES? Ballard: The state’s Business Services website is woefully outdated. When elected, I will quickly make improvements to the website so that entrepreneurs can register or renew

their businesses easily and quickly – and then get back to business. Bayh: I would like this office to do more to promote the Small Business Development Center - a great resource that informs entrepreneurs about different aspects of starting a business and to see us cut some of the costs of starting a new business. Engling: I would use the office to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, simplify business filings and make government more responsive to small businesses. When we make it easier for Hoosier entrepreneurs to succeed, businesses can grow, hire more workers and provide higher wages and better opportunities. In addition, I will screen business filings to push back on shell companies that register identical LLCs to defraud customers, avoid regulation and employ dangerous truck drivers. Shillings: I would make sure the website works for them and not against them. You have enough to worry about when you are trying to build your dream into a thriving business that supports your family. You do not have time for government systems that don’t work properly. For more, visit youarecurrent.com

Pickleball fundraiser set By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Playing pickleball for a purpose is the theme for the Flourish Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament, presented by Senior Home Companions and Story Cottage. The event is from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 at 3rd Shot Pickleball. 4400 W. 96th St., Indianapolis. It will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and the Do What You Love to End ALZ campaign. The campaign is an evolution of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day campaign, which was June 21, the summer solstice. “Alzheimer’s has touched so many of our lives — our families, our clients, our friends, and our community,” said Kirstin McCarthy, marketing specialist for Senior Home Companions. The tournament brings everyone together to raise funds and awareness. McCarthy said last year’s initial tournament raised $17,000, surpassing the goal of $15,000. She said the goal for this tournament is $25,000. “We’re hoping to get 120 players,

Players and organizers from last year’s Flourish Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament held at Pickle on Penn in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Kirstin McCarthy)

which would be 60 teams,” McCarthy said. The tournament will have beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions with cash prizes for first, second and third place. A beginner clinic will be conducted by pro pickleball player Rick Witsken. There will be raffle baskets, event shirts and food from Delicia, an Indianapolis restaurant. McCarthy said the tournament moved from last year’s site, Pickle on Penn in Carmel, to have more courts. The cost is $100 per team. Spectator tickets are $15. For more, visit eventbrite.com/e/ 2000314284873?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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HSE, teachers reach tentative contract agreement By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools announced Oct. 16 that the district and the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association reached a tentative agreement on the 2026-27 teacher contract. “The agreement reflects several weeks of professional discussions and cooperation between both bargaining teams, following a year in which teacher salaries remained unchanged,” the announcement stated. Under the tentative agreement, which still needs to be ratified by union members and the school board, eligible teachers would receive a $1,225 base salary increase, with an additional $603 dependent on passage of the district’s replacement operating referendum on Nov. 3. “After having to hold salaries steady last year, we’re glad to be able to offer our teachers an increase,” Superintendent Matt Kegley stated. “I want to thank HSEA and our district team for the time and work they put into these negotiations.” Starting salaries for new teachers hired after ratification would also increase by $750, with another $250 if the referendum passes. The agreement includes a $4,000 base salary payment for all employees who earned a master’s degree between Dec.15, 2024 and the ratification of the contract. New insurance rates in the agreement already were approved Oct. 14 by the HSE Board of Trustees, and include options that could lower premiums by about 10 percent. The quieter collective bargaining process this year follows last year’s contentious contract negotiations, which included a failed agreement, one missed deadline and two rounds with a mediator. The resulting 2025-26 contract included no pay increases for teachers and higher health insurance costs. The full 2026-27 tentative agreement is available at hseschools.org/community/public-notices. A public hearing on the agreement is set for the school board’s Oct. 28 meeting.

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Meet the candidates for 5th District Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Incumbent U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican, is being challenged by State Sen. J.D. Ford, a Democrat, for Indiana’s 5th District seat in Congress. Spartz, 48, has held the seat since 2021. Prior to that, she served in the Indiana Senate from 2017 to 2020. Ford, 43, has been a state senator since 2018. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Ford: Healthcare — I’ll fix our broken healthcare system to ensure everyone has access to affordable healthcare. Affordability — I’ll address the affordability crisis that is driving up the price of groceries, housing, Ford childcare and energy. Corruption — I’ll fight corruption by banning members of Congress from trading stocks. Spartz: 1. Healthcare: Lower costs

through transparency, competition for value and choice; eliminate perverse incentives benefiting oligopolies; strengthen Medicare and Medicaid. 2. Fiscal responsibility: Tackle debt, reduce fraud, strengthen GAO oversight, reform budgeting. 3. Economic Spartz opportunity: Expand energy generation, lower utility costs, support small businesses, improve homeownership, establish AI framework. HOW WILL YOU ENSURE FEDERAL ECONOMIC POLICIES SERVE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF BOTH THE BOOMING SUBURBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS DISTRICT 5? Ford: Our district cannot be treated as one-size-fits all. I’ll listen to both suburban and rural communities. For suburban areas, I’ll tackle housing, utility and healthcare costs. For rural areas, I’ll expand broadband and healthcare access, and fight the chaotic tariffs leaving farmers with silos full of

harvests they can’t sell. Spartz: Indiana’s 5th District includes affluent and struggling communities, growing suburbs, farms and manufacturing businesses. While rising healthcare and energy costs affect everyone, agriculture, infrastructure and economic development require targeted solutions. I focus on addressing these diverse challenges, developing practical policies and delivering results for every community. WITH RISING INFLATION AND OTHER INCREASING COSTS FOR NECESSITIES, WHAT CAN CONGRESS DO TO ASSIST THOSE STRUGGLING WITH AFFORDABILITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE? Ford: In Congress I’ll make housing affordable by banning corporate and international investors from buying up homes, fight utility rate hikes, block grocery mega-mergers that inflate food prices, take on chaotic tariffs driving up costs and tackle health insurance companies protecting their profits while kicking people off their health care. Spartz: Congress must lower costs through competition, deregulation,

energy generation, fiscal responsibility, domestic supply chains, economic growth and low taxes. We must support small businesses, expand homeownership and reform safety nets to reduce fraud, increase direct assistance and promote independence. We must lower healthcare costs through transparency and competition for value. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDES TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Ford: In the state senate, I worked across the aisle to get things done, passing more than 200 bills. I don’t work for a party because I work for the 5th District. If an idea is good, I’ll support it. If not, I’ll fight for a fair share. Spartz: I passed 12 bills during my first term, even under Democrats, and most of my recent legislation received bipartisan or unanimous support. I focus on issues rather than personalities and seek common ground wherever possible, even on a narrow basis. I regularly hold open town halls to hear from constituents.

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Fishers Arts Council will host an observance from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Fishers Municipal Center with a Community Altar with ofrendas — offerings — honoring those who have passed on. Traditional treats of Mexican hot chocolate, courtesy of Samanos, and pan de muerto will be available for sampling. Live music will be performed by El Mariachi Solo. Activities are recommended for ages 5 and up, but younger children can participate with a family member’s help. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.

Fishers Arts Council will host a gallery hop with exhibit receptions at various locations from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13. Receptions are planned at the Meyer Najem 2nd Floor Gallery, Ignite Studio at Hamilton East Public Library, Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers Art Center, Build BW Gallery and Ball State Gallery, with a special offering from sponsor Four Day Ray. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.

RECYCLING DAY The City of Fishers Fall Recycling Day is set for 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Billericay Park. residents can recycle electronics, household items and household hazardous wastes, provided by Technology Recyclers. On-site paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding are also available. Wood, mattresses, foam containers, foam peanuts, glass, grease, plastic and general trash will not be accepted.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS The following Fishers government meetings are scheduled: • Planned Unit Development — 5 p.m. Nov. 4, Fishers Municipal Center • Plan Commission — 6 p.m. Nov. 4, Fishers Municipal Center • Board of Public Works & Safety — 9 a.m. Nov. 10 and 24, Fishers Municipal Center • City Council — 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Fishers Municipal Center • Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees — 6 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11, 13485 Cumberland Rd.

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Meet the candidates for state comptroller Compiled by Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Republican incumbent State Comptroller and Zionsville resident Elise Nieshalla is running for her first full term. She was appointed to the office in 2023. Nieshalla is challenged by Democrat Jessica Bailey, the Porter County clerk, and Libertarian John Schick, a management consultant. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Bailey: Transparency, accountability for the board of finance. Votes should have genuine explanations and oversight. Modernize the Transparency Portal so taxpayers can see and understand where their Bailey government is spending money. Full, honest reporting on tax breaks like the $655 million in data center exemptions only disclosed after reporters forced it.

Nieshalla: Six Cents to Common Sense: Republican leadership saved Indiana financially as Democrats left us with 6 cents in the bank. Indiana, the Sunshine State: we’re shining the brightest light of transparency on Indiana’s finances. Make America Like Indiana: Indiana is a model of fiscal responsibility; America is $40 trillion in debt. Schick: Independence of the state comptroller from the majority party in the legislature. Complete overhaul of the State’s Transparency Portal that is anything but transparent. More use of press releases to keep Schick the legislature and citizens informed of state spending. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDES TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Bailey: I’ve spent the last eight years in a nonpartisan office built on trust, not party lines. I work with Republicans and Democrats everyday in Porter

County. As comptroller, I’ll judge state spending on facts, not the letter after the person requesting its name, and ask the same questions of everyone. Nieshalla: It’s my duty and honor to oversee the state’s accounting and reporting on behalf of every Hoosier, ensure each state employee and vendor is paid, distribute revNieshalla enues to state and local units across Indiana and serve as a fiduciary for all the beneficiaries of the state’s pension and retirement plan. Schick: Libertarians are not interested in using the government to pick winners and losers between special interest groups. The divide is between people seeking to use government force against others who don’t share their point of view. HOW WILL YOU INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN STATE SPENDING AND MODERNIZE INDIANA’S PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY?

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANT & DATABASE SPECIALIST NEEDED FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY St. Pius X Parish is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and service-minded Financial Assistant & Database Specialist to join our parish team. This position plays an important role in supporting parish operations, financial stewardship, parishioner engagement and database management. The ideal candidate combines strong database and administrative skills with financial accuracy, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a welcoming, service-oriented attitude. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the mission of our Catholic community.

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Database Management: Administer and maintain the parish database, ensuring accurate parishioner records, registrations, sacramental milestones, and contact information. Financial Support: Process and record contributions, stewardship commitments, online giving, and pledges; reconcile and deposit parish and school funds; and maintain accurate financial records. Reporting & Communications: Prepare financial and database reports, mailing lists, charitable contribution statements, and information to support parish leadership and ministries. Parishioner Engagement: Register new parishioners, establish offertory contribution envelopes, and coordinate welcome communications. Technology & Administration: Support database improvements, train staff as needed, assist with parish directories, and provide office and phone coverage when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS Thousands of people celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali Oct. 17 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, with cultural performances, live entertainment, food and vendors. According to the Hindu American Foundation website, the festival commemorates the victory of good over evil during the course of five days. Diyas — clay lamps — are placed around homes and places of worship, symbolizing the illumination within. (Photos by Evelyn Rose)

Bharatanatyam Ganesha Vandana dancers perform during the Fishers Diwali Festival.

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HSE golfer caps career with statewide award By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior Sophie Roberts put a special cap on her prep golf career. Roberts was named 2026 Indiana Miss Golf by the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association. The award, which was created in 2024, is given to the top senior based on her high school career. “I didn’t really think about it until my junior year at state,” she said. “That’s when my dad and I started talking about it being a potential option and I won my regional (with a 68) and had some good sectional performances. But it was kind of a topic we have discussed in the past, but I wouldn’t say we knew that I would get it.” Roberts said it helped her chances that Hamilton Southeastern made it to state all four seasons Roberts finished in a tie for 17th at the IHSAA girls golf state finals Oct. 3 at Battle Ground Golf Club near Lafayette. She tied for second in the regional. As a sophomore, she also tied for 17th at the state finals. “I’m most proud of the regional win last year with shooting a 68, especially with a tough field,” she said. “There were a lot of good seniors at that regional (at Edgewood Golf Club in Anderson), and even some good underclassmen with (Mt. Vernon’s) Ressie Lemmon being there. That was a really strong year and (was) just kind of the highlight of my high school

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HSE boys tennis team wins first state title By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarcurrent.com In Hamilton Southeastern High School boys tennis coach Doug Gernert’s view, the Royals fit the true definition of a team. “They would help each other, with strategy or technique,” he said. “They would support each other. They would cheer for each other. They would sacrifice for each other. Tennis is usually such an individual sport, but these young men really helped to make this a real team.” The No. 1-ranked Royals captured their first IHSAA state boys tennis title with a 4-1 victory over No. 6 Delta Oct. 17 at North Central High School. After losing their season opener 3-2 to No. 4 Carmel, they won their final 22 matches. Gernert said the seniors meant everything to the season’s success. “Each year, I ask the seniors to set the tone and expectations for the team,” he said. “Sure, I have my own, which are the basics that make the cake, but the seniors are the ones who determine

what type of cake it will be.” The Royals reached the state semifinals last year before losing to Camel 5-0. The returning players from the 2025 starting lineup were seniors Brady Stump and Evan Holderman, junior Logan Foust and sophomore Parker Stump, Brady’s brother. “The state finals can be overwhelming,” Gernert said. “There’s lots of people, lots of pomp and circumstance. It can be distracting and it can throw off your rhythm. Those four having been through that before and being able to help the younger players know what to expect really helped to keep our players grounded and focused.” Freshman Abhi Manikandan (24-1) was scheduled to play Oct. 24 in the state singles semifinals. “His ability is easy to see,” Gernert said. “He plays many tournaments in the offseason along with lessons and clinics, which have given him a strong base of tennis skill.” Gernert said the upperclassmen helped him adjust to high school tennis. The No. 1 doubles team of Brady Stump and Foust took a 22-2 record Oct.

The Hamilton Southeastern High School boys tennis team with its state championship plaque. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

24 into the doubles state semifinals. “The No. 1 doubles have been amazing,” Gernert said. “First, you have Logan Foust, who has almost specialized in doubles ever since his freshman year. You partner him with Brady Stump, who has been friends with Logan forever, and you get amazing chemistry. Once they had the chance to play and practice together, they developed into a powerful force on the court.” The Royals grew, too. “My freshman and sophomore year, we weren’t bad but we weren’t contending with some of the top teams in the

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A WELCOMING SPACE Hamilton East Public Library celebrates newly renovated Youth Services area

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Several hundred people of all ages visited the newly renovated Hamilton East Public Library Fishers Youth Services space during an all-day grand-opening celebration Oct. 13. As kids and their parents happily browsed for books or headed straight to the play area, HEPL Director of Marketing and Communications Kelsey Sweet said the newly renovated space was part of a larger renovation project at both the Fishers and Noblesville libraries, which included new signs and better accessibility, along with freshening up the youth services area. “It just needed kind of more of an identity,” she said. “It’s a great space, but some of the other spaces have been updated and this one hadn’t. So, it was time for this space to get some love and bring more people in.” The area brought in a lot of people for the grand opening, with an estimated 200-300 coming through even before the official ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Sweet said new amenities include lots of seating areas for reading, studying or tutoring. “We have treehouse-inspired reading nooks and they’re super cozy and adorable,” she said, adding that the nooks have windows that look down into a hallway leading to the library’s meeting rooms. “I love walking by and seeing kiddos just wave and smile through the windows.” The youth services space also has an expanded and updated program room, designed specifically for kids. “And then our play area is kind of the star of the show,” she said. “We have a light-bright wall, and new toys were put out today.” The area was well used on the day of the grand opening, with children exploring the blocks, a play kitchen and toy vehicles made from wood. Sweet said the architects did a great job making the space cohesive, attractive and fun for kids. Before the official ribbon cutting, Hamilton East Public Library Director Melissa Loiselle noted that the reno-

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Parents and children check out the new play area in the Fishers Library’s renovated Youth Services area. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

vation project had followed the completion of another round of Fishers Library renovation work. She said it was intended to make the space a more welcoming and accessible environment. “This is one of our busiest areas in our library system and we wanted to give the children and families a warm and welcoming place to come and spend time with their children,” she said. “So, I’m grateful to our library staff for tolerating even more construction.” Loiselle also thanked contractor Meyer Najem, krM Architects, advisor

Veridus Group and the library’s board members. Fishers Library Youth Services Director Celeste Swanson said it’s been fun to see the space come together. “And really fun to see how families have utilized the space from hanging out in the treehouses or playing with the light-bright wall, it’s just really been nice to see everyone using the space,” she said, adding her thanks to the contractor and others involved, along with her appreciation for all the families that use the space. “And thank you to my staff for their patience

A DOUBLE CELEBRATION Hamilton East Public Library Director Melissa Loiselle listens while patrons and Fishers Library staff sing “Happy Birthday” to her. She was surprised by library staff members during the Oct. 13 Fishers Library Youth Services celebration with a “Birthday Queen” sash and party hat, because her birthday coincided with the day’s festivities. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

through the whole process. They were so amazing through it all.” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness congratulated the library team on the project’s completion. “I can tell you that since Melissa’s come on board, her leadership and her willingness to collaborate and partner with the city has set us on a trajectory that I think is really exciting,” he said. “I can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds, not only for the library, but for the city and for our community as a whole. I think this library has become a hub of activity. It’s as vibrant as any other corner in the City of Fishers, and that’s saying something. This addition for our young people is a critical next step for this library.” The Youth Services renovation was part of broader improvements at both HEPL locations, according to a news release from the library. At the Fishers Library, those improvements also included new furniture in meeting rooms, study spaces and seating areas, as well as updated meeting room flooring. Service points at both the Fishers and Noblesville Libraries were updated to improve visibility, accessibility and service flow, and new wayfinding signage was added throughout the buildings to make navigation easier for visitors. For more, visit hamiltoneastpl.org. ON THE COVER: Officials with Hamilton County, the City of Fishers and Hamilton East Public Library are joined by young library patrons to cut the ribbon on HEPL’s newly renovated Youth Services area. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

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HSE worth the investment Editor, I am the parent of two children who attend Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Last year, my daughter had the opportunity to visit Hub & Spoke along with all of the other HSE fifth graders through the Maker 5 study trip. The teacher-in-residence helped her and her classmates create a business model, which propelled her to start selling 3D printed fidget toys at the Fishers Farmers’ Market. What an invaluable learning experience. Every K-6 student participates in a community-based learning experience each year, which is just one example of what makes HSE exceptional and one

reason why I am voting for the 2026 operating referendum. What people might not realize is that the proposed referendum is a replacement not an addition to the previous referendum. A simple check on the HSE website’s Referendum Calculator shows that our family will only pay an additional $36 total the first year and up to $58 total in subsequent years. To us, this is a small price to pay in order to retain great teachers, invest in school safety and mental health, and continue educational programs like the grade level study trips. Please vote yes along with us to support HSE schools. Justin Noelle, Fishers

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