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SWEET CONCEPT: NOTHING BUNDT CAKES CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN GREENWOOD

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with a white tablecloth setting and do reservations, which we don’t usually do.”

It’s a bit tough to fully describe the concept behind Books & Brews, a locally-owned, family-friendly business with nine locations in Indiana and Ohio. And Keith Fechtman, co-owner of the company’s South Indy location near the University of Indianapolis, is fine with that.

Prior to his involvement with Books & Brews, Fechtman spent six years in the restaurant business at Arby’s as a regional supervisor for eight stores.

“During the time with Arby’s I just enjoyed the people and the employees, teaching them and knowing that it was a lot of those kids’ first jobs,” Fechtman says. “It was great to be able to mentor them and influence their lives.”

“The great thing is that Books & Brews isn’t any one thing,” he says.

“You can do so much here - play a board game, have a drink and a meal and just socialize. We’ve had so many different events like a magic show, appearances from princesses from famous movies, A couple of years ago, Fechtman visited the Books & Brews Broad music, karaoke, bingo, trivia nights, sports nights - anything you can Ripple location with his daughter Paisley and was immediately think of. For Valentine’s Day, we have a Harpist playing Love songs struck by the store’s concept and surroundings.

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“We had the time of our lives,” he recalls. “It was a Friday night and I got to drink a local beer, we ate some food, and we played Chutes and Ladders and another game. There was live music too, and my daughter wanted to dance so we danced for a little bit. It was a unique and memorable experience.”

Fechtman subsequently struck up a conversation with Books & Brews founder Jason Wuerfel about the ins and outs of opening a franchise. At the time, Fechtman felt that such an endeavor might involve more time and money than he was willing to put in, but timing would ultimately play a crucial hand in his Books & Brews journey.

Last summer, Fechtman asked a friend named Dave Christy, with whom he currently co-owns Books & Brews in South Indy, if he’d ever considered owning a restaurant. When Fechtman mentioned the name Books & Brews, Christy was intrigued.

“It turns out Dave’s son and his girlfriend were going there once a week and loved the place,” Fechtman says. “At that point, I think we were both ready to pursue a franchise.”

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the possibility of purchasing the Broad Ripple location, but heard the South Indy spot near the University of Indianapolis had become available around August of 2019.

As a graduate of the university, Fechtman felt it would be fun and only right to buy a Books & Brews franchise so close to the school, and he and Christy officially became owners on September 1 of last year.

“Two of Dave’s granddaughters go to the university as well, and it made sense to take the location over,” Fechtman says.

“We did some research for a couple months and felt it was a great opportunity.”

The food menu at the South Indy location consists of items common to all nine Books & Brews stores - you’ll find apps like the Frankenstein charcuterie plate and the Oliver Twist pretzel with beer cheese, as well as sandwiches like the Hemingway (ham, capocollo, provolone, spicy mustard and pickles) and the Return of the King (grilled cheese with smoked gouda, cheddar and provolone).

“We also do some special menu things that are unique to us, like a chili we did recently,” Fechtman adds. “We’ll be doing some new desserts coming up. We’re always looking for ways to keep things fresh and different. People don’t just want to go out and eat anymore - they want to have an experience.”

The drink menu typically consists of five to 10 rotating local beers in addition to in-house selections like the Stout of Monte Cristo (an oatmeal stout), the Winnie (a honey brown ale) and the Three Hopsketeers (an India pale ale).

You’ll find more than 5,000 used books all $3 each and 10% supports Indy Reads a local Non-Profit and more than 100 board games to choose from at the South Indy location as well.

Fechtman hopes to continue the wide-range of special events and theme nights at his and Christy’s establishment.

“It’s just been a blast because we do such a variety of things here,” he says. “We had a variety show that the University of Indy theater department put on, and we do sports stuff like NCAA selection nights. We see all ages play Battleship and Checkers in here. It’s great to have a place for kids to hang out have food, drinks, and a memorable experience too .”

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SPLITTING THE UPRIGHTS IU Football Kicker & CGHS Alum Nathanael Snyder Talks Overcoming Injury & Looking Forward Writer / Kevin Conrad Photography Provided by Center Grove Football and IU Football

Center Grove High School Head Football Coach Eric Moore tries to instill in his players “Hard Work x Dedication = Success”.

Former CG kicker, Nathanael Snyder of Indiana University, exemplifies this mantra better than anyone. Snyder’s most memorable moment in high school was splitting the uprights with a game-tying 34-yard field goal in the final seconds of the 2015 final four game versus Avon.

“Probably the most famous kick,” Moore recalls. “As we’re marching (CG’s final offensive drive of the game), I think Nate was the only one in the stadium that didn’t want us to score a touchdown and win,” Moore says. “I think he wanted us to have to kick a field goal. As far as a coach, that’s the kind of guy you want, to put the ball in his hands and the keys to the car because he wants to drive.”

Snyder’s IU teammate and high school holder, Drew Conrad, recollects the historic field goal.

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“Nathanael, Jacob Limbach (long snapper), and I were all so calm on the outside despite the high levels of stress we felt on the inside,” he says. “It was as if we’d done this kick a million times as an operation and this was just another day on the job. Avon called a time-out to ice Nathanael and it was almost comical. He took a couple practice swings at midfield in the direction of Avon’s sideline and then put the kick right down the middle.

I remember jumping on his back and holding up the number one.”

Snyder says the field goal is an awesome memory.

“People on the team were so pumped after that kick that there was no denying us in overtime,” he says. “It meant a lot to see how happy Drew Conrad was for me after that kick. He had jumped on my shoulders before the ball even went through the uprights.”

Center Grove secured the semi-state win against Avon in double overtime and went on to win the state title.

After graduating from CG in 2016, Snyder was set to attend West Point to play college football for Army. However, due to eyesight issues, he was turned away. Snyder scrambled to acquire a walk-on roster spot at Indiana University.

After reaching the pinnacle of his high school football career as the starting kicker for the undefeated state champion Trojans, Snyder had to start all over again by working his way up the IU depth chart. Snyder served as the IU back-up kicker his first two seasons. During his second season, he suffered a horrific injury during practice, breaking his leg.

The injury required three surgeries and 13 months of rehabilitation.

“Being a walk-on with a potential career-ending injury is what most would consider impossible,” Conrad says.

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football. Despite the doubt and surgeries, Nathanael’s will for playing on that stage continually won his heart and mind.”

Snyder told Moore over the phone that he was determined to overcome this setback.

“You’re working so hard and doing so well and so close to maybe playing and maybe earning a scholarship,” Moore says. “Now you have a broken leg. As a kicker, you kidding me! I’ve never heard of an injury like that and a football player recovering and playing again, let alone recovering and getting better. In the back of my mind I was thinking, you’re never going to kick again.

He worked so hard physically in the weight room and rehab. He got all the way back.

I get a call from Coach Allen (IU head football coach) saying we’re going to offer Nate Snyder (a scholarship). What? Wow! That’s awesome!”

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Indianapolis prior to its season-opening game against Ball State to be played at that venue. Before one of Snyder’s practice kicks, former Colts punter and kickoff specialist, Pat McAfee, appeared on the stadium jumbotron with a surprise announcement. McAfee said in a prerecorded video that Snyder had earned a scholarship.

“I had no idea I was going to get one, and it was such an overwhelming feeling,” Snyder says. “It means a lot that the coaching staff thinks that highly of me to put me on scholarship. It was a collective effort of the classroom, weight room and training and rehab on my own finally paying off. The way it was delivered could not have been cooler and I was so thankful that IU went through all that effort to surprise me. I was very excited and thankful but knew I could not be satisfied. It was important to me that the coaches knew that I would continue to work and be a leader on the field and in the

weight room.”

“When I saw he was awarded a scholarship and starting role, I knew it was about time,” Conrad adds. “I’d say hard work and some good luck won him the right to kick off for the Hoosiers, but in reality, it was a lot of hard work despite a lot of bad luck. He earned every kick he had this season and then some.”

Snyder had 55 kickoffs this season, 24 touchbacks and averaged 59.9 yards per kickoff. The Hoosiers played in the prestigious Gator Bowl against Tennessee the day after New Year’s. Snyder was front and center on the big stage with the game opening kickoff.

“Playing in the Gator Bowl was an awesome experience,” Snyder says. “The stadium was near capacity and millions more watching at home. It was a dream of mine since I was a little kid to play on a big stage in front

of millions. It’s cool seeing my friends from all over the country watching the game and sending me videos of myself on TV.” Snyder went from high school state champ, to IU walk on, to nearly having his football career end with a gruesome leg injury, to kicking off the Gator Bowl for the Hoosiers.

“The trials and tribulations that were endured during my football career were so imperative to any success thus far I’ve had in my life,” Snyder says. “From what I have heard, life is full of ups and downs and obstacles that must be overcome. My career has been nothing short of that. I stayed motivated which is the most important thing when battling adversity. I wouldn’t change the way my career has gone. I believe this offseason could really push my kicking to the next level and I will have an unmatched year next year.”

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J. C. Wogomon wants to change the way people think about insurance. Instead of viewing it as a necessary requirement that has to be part of a household budget, he sees it as a vehicle that can make a difference in the community. His company, Catalyst Insurance Group, has already made such an impact since opening in August of 2019. Since then, three local nonprofit organizations have received monetary contributions from a percentage of revenue the business has generated.

“In all my years of dealing with insurance, I don’t think anyone has ever said, ‘Insurance? I love insurance. In fact, I’m glad you brought it up because I want to buy some more of it,’” Wogomon says with a laugh.

“Most people hate spending money on insurance but they must have it. Instead of a boring requirement, buying insurance can result in something far more reaching that benefits the community. It is more rewarding for the customer to know that a portion of their insurance payment will be donated to an agency or organization that supplies clothes and food, or supports veterans and first responders.”

Wogomon knows firsthand the difference that the kindness of others makes. As a teenager, he and his mother found themselves homeless after his father passed away without any life insurance. After a period of living with families of friends, he graduated from high school and attended Ball State University on a scholarship.

While at Ball State, he met his future wife Erin, a Center Grove native. After college, he began his insurance career in Lafayette.

In 2015, they moved to the Greenwood area to raise their two children, Aiden and Ellie, and be close to family. Four years later he launched Catalyst Insurance Group.

“None of my good intentions matter if I can’t provide a good, quality insurance product from reputable companies and provide customers with an exceptional customer experience.

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“I feel I was put on earth to make a difference. The more people I can help with insurance needs, the more people I can help in the community.

- J. C. Wogomon Wogomon says. “We offer homeowners insurance, auto insurance, commercial / business insurance, and life insurance.

A good insurance program is not all about price. People want the cheapest product until they have a claim, and then they hope it’s the best. We will always do what is in the customer’s best interest and I want to make sure each and every customer knows that they matter to me. I want them to know that they aren’t just a customer, they are a partner and are helping us make a difference in our community.”

Wogomon has partnered with, and given donation checks to, three local organizations. Last October, funds were given to the Impact Center at Mount Pleasant Christian Church to make crockpot meals for families. Damar Services received a financial gift in December that helped provide residents with presents to make their holiday brighter. The most recent beneficiary is the Hope Center, an organization that seeks to provide help to victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

“People in my past helped me and lifted me up so I could thrive,” Wogomon says. “I feel I was put on earth to make a difference. The more people I can help with insurance needs, the more people I can help in the community. I believe with every fiber of my being that we can use insurance to make a substantial and monumental impact on our community, through financial contributions to organizations that help feed, clothe and educate people in need.”

Catalyst Insurance Group is located at 3209 West Smith Valley Road in Greenwood. Visit catalystinsgrp.com or call 317-886-0042 or email J.C. directly at jc@catalystinsgrp.com for more info.

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That vision resonated deeply with Brown.

Last fall, LeAnn Brown and her husband were visiting her brother in North Carolina when he ran an idea past her. As a seasoned franchise owner, he invited her to check out a unique bakery called Nothing Bundt Cakes.

“In this day and age there’s so much stress,” Brown says. “The thought of having a business where I could create this perfect environment, both for my employees and my customers, made me happy.”

“I walked inside and immediately was struck by how adorable it was,” says Brown, who appreciated the store’s mom-and-pop-like aesthetic.

Opening a Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery is a rigorous process, and while more than 5,000 franchise applications are received annually, only 40 are approved. Of the 300-plus bakeries across the country, more than 90% are female-owned.

Her brother mentioned that it was a franchise and that he could help her open one in Greenwood. After some research, Brown was even more intrigued. Originally founded in Las Vegas in 1997 by best friends Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz, the business became

“I feel blessed to have the opportunity to bring Nothing Bundt Cakes to Greenwood,” says Brown, who has worked both as a nurse and financial advisor.

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Though it was a little scary for Brown to take a leap of faith into franchise ownership, she sensed the time was right.

“I believe that God puts you in the right place for the right reason at the right time,” she says.

Just as her parents have owned Kacey’s restaurant in Whiteland for more than 40 years, Brown longs to leave a legacy with her bakery. Her 21-year-old daughter also chose to switch industry gears and now works with her mom.

“I have so much passion for individuals who love and serve others,” Brown says. “The brand allows me to pursue that passion.”

Brown loves to form relationships with members of the local community, which is one reason her new career is a perfect fit.

“It’s an honor and blessing to have the opportunity to spread joy throughout the community,” says Brown, noting that her Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery offers a free eClub program in which guests receive a free Bundtlet on their birthday every year. “Our mission is for everyone from Greenwood to Franklin receive a free birthday Bundtlet.”

In fact, Brown and her employees started their eClub program even before their doors were officially open. Brown received a unique email request a couple of days before her soft opening. A guest explained that he was flying to Florida to surprise his mom on her birthday and wanted to know if he could get a Bundt Cake to take with him. Brown happily replied and offered to meet the guest’s needs.

“The word ‘no’ is not in our vocabulary,” Brown says. “We try to meet everybody’s needs inside and outside the bakery.”

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers Bundt Cakes in 10 delicious flavors and four sizes - (8 and 10’’ Bundt cakes), miniature Bundtlets and bite-sized Bundtinis.

“The cakes speak for themselves,” Brown says. “As soon as you try them you’re hooked.”

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers free samples daily and uses proprietary mixes and flavors, which include Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Classic Vanilla, Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry, Confetti, Carrot, Lemon, Marble, and Pecan Praline. There’s also a seasonal featured flavor that rotates throughout the year, such as Snickerdoodle, Pumpkin Spice, Strawberries and Cream, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl.

Each Bundt Cake is crowned with their signature cream cheese frosting, available in either signature petals or drizzle.

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Guests can request light or extra frosting. Nothing Bundt Cakes also offers a gluten-free flavor.

Brown has recently been out in the community giving away boxes of Bundt Cakes to various businesses.

“I’m excited to create a positive environment for the staff because when they feel loved and appreciated, it’s contagious throughout the bakery,” Brown says. “I love people. I’m so grateful to have found a way to treat them every day, regardless of the circumstances.”

Brown knows how a small gesture of kindness can lift a person’s day.

“It’s incredible how something as small as a miniature Bundt Cake can make such a difference,” she says.

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Sauer Dentistry meets the needs of all ages. Specialities include general dentistry for all ages, root canal therapy, oral surgery and extractions, cosmetic services such as teeth whitening and veneers, as well as the restorative needs of patients, which include crowns, bridges and white fillings. Dr. Sauer can perform procedures that would otherwise have to be referred to another office.

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dentistry. It’s perfect since I can work part-time or from home. All four of our boys and our nieces go to Center Grove schools and are involved in sports and lots of activities.

Sauer Dentistry loves the opportunity to sponsor activities such as various sport teams. We have and continue to support many different events such as dance,

Sauer adds that he is proud to live in the Center Grove community.

“Our new office will help us better serve the community,” he says. “Dental health affects a person’s entire body. Oral health

is total body health, and when teeth are healthy and look good, it changes the way someone sees themselves and affects their whole life.”

Sauer Dentistry is located at 1648 Fry Road Suite A in Greenwood. Call 317865-1234 for an appointment, and visit sauerdentistry.com for more info.

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HOPE MARIE’S FUND Local Organization Helps to Place At-Risk Animals in Forever Homes

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In the heart of Johnson County, you’ll find Dr. Cindy Baker O’Dell and her husband Matt rescuing abandoned cats, dogs and other small animals. For nearly a decade the couple has been working diligently to change the way pets are cared for and adopted in the Franklin, Bargersville and Center Grove communities through their foundation, Hope Marie’s Fund.

As a veterinarian at the Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center,

Cindy founded Hope Marie’s Fund in 2011 as a way to assist pet owners with medical expenses, and it quickly transformed into a rescue organization. Since then, the O’Dells have been on a mission to help rescue and treat animals at risk for being euthanized due to medical or behavioral issues.

“We try to focus on medical needs,” Cindy says. “We still have people come into the clinic that want to euthanize for something, so we’ll use the fund to have those animals turned over to us.”

Unlike many pet rescue organizations in the state, Hope Marie’s Fund is run by volunteers. The O’Dells rely heavily on foster homes, hospice homes for terminally ill pets, and individuals who help with a monthly adoption event at Pet Valu in Bargersville.

As a nonprofit organization, Hope Marie’s Fund is supported by donations from the community.

“We probably have five or six hospice homes, and three or four regular fosters,” Matt says.

“We’ve pared back a little bit, just due to a lack of foster homes and funding. We’ve had

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fosters that lived far away, and when you have medical needs of the dogs and cats in your rescue, they need to come to the vet.

That’s not always easy if somebody lives in Indianapolis, so we’d prefer to have them in the Center Grove area.”

Volunteers and donations have helped place dozens of pets in forever homes over the years. Recently, the O’Dells partnered with Johnson County Community Cats to help take care of stray and abandoned cats in the area, and help them find loving homes.

In order for an individual or family to adopt a pet through Hope Marie’s Fund, they must first fill out an online form. A meet and greet is then arranged to determine if the animal is comfortable with his or her potential new family. Those interested in adopting a dog can also expect an in-home inspection to ensure the animal will be well taken care of.

“A lot of times we’ll set up the meet and greet at the clinic if they’re close by, and people do not have to wait until our monthly event to adopt a pet,” Cindy says.

Matt says one of the organization’s goals for the new year is to educate people and be a resource for pet owners. He also says he’d love to see an empty shelter, with all of Hope Marie’s Fund’s lovable pets in permanent homes.

For more info on Hope Marie’s Fund, including details on volunteering and adopting pets, visit hopemariesfund.org.

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Local Ministry Provides Support & Connections For Women In Need Writer / Johnette Cruz Photography Provided

Meet Kim Tabor, a native from Cleveland but has called Central Indiana her home for the last 25 years. She’s married to Brian Tabor, a Worship Pastor at Mount Pleasant Christian Church. Both are music majors and have lead worship in ministries for many years.

A few years ago, Kim made quite a pivot in the direction she was going, and it was something unexpected yet so rewarding. Along with her women’s conferences, she now runs Stripped Free — a faith-based organization that reaches women in the sex industry with the radical love and freedom of Jesus Christ. Read below on what drives Kim every single day.

Tell us about Stripped Free. What made you want to be in this area of ministry?

A team of women and I go into the strip clubs in Indianapolis to let the women working there know that they are loved and they matter.

We develop friendships with the women and walk with them exactly where they are. If anyone is interested in transitioning out of the industry, we will help provide the support and connections they need.

I do a lot of speaking at women’s conferences and actually have my own conference that we take to different churches. It’s called Finally Free. One of the things I teach at each conference is that God sets each of us free from something for something. A few years ago, I began to search for my “for something.” I tried many different things that didn’t seem to fit. Then one day I went into a strip club with some women who did a similar ministry to see if this type of thing would be a fit and if this is where God would want me to serve.

When we go to the clubs we take gifts for the women. I remember handing a woman a gift that first night and she immediately asked what it was for and how much she owed me. I told her the gift was

free. It was just because she was loved and she mattered. No strings attached. I saw the look in her eyes and the tears began to roll down her face. I recognized that look. That’s the same look I’ve seen in the eyes of countless women at my women’s conferences. The same look I saw in my own eyes when I stared in the mirror years ago wondering if I was really loved or if I mattered. When I saw that look in her eyes I knew this was the kind of ministry I was called to.

What is your greatest joy from this ministry?

I love watching God transform a life! I love seeing a woman begin to believe in her true worth and value and run after her dreams for the very first time.

What has been challenging?

Losing our friends is the toughest part of this ministry. Some have died from drug overdoses, others from suicide. And then there are friends like Larissa Sam and Angie Barlow. Larissa disappeared in 2015 leaving a 4-year-old son. Her vehicle and personal belongings were all found, but she has never been seen again. And Angie was murdered in 2016.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I get my inspiration from Jesus first and foremost. I want to love like He loves. I want to be a woman of mercy and compassion just like Him. I also get inspiration from others across the country who have similar ministries.

What would you tell your younger self today?

God’s got you! Don’t stress so much about everything. Just stay

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We also have a prayer team that meets at Mount Pleasant twice a month while we are in the clubs. They are the foundation of this ministry and we are always looking for women who feel passionate about prayer who would want to get involved in this way.

To connect with Stripped Free, visit them online at strippedfree. us or on Facebook and Instagram, @StrippedFree.

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