HOCKEY
AROUND THE COMMUNITY, 2024
DECEMBER
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A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd.
5:30 - 9:30PM
Join us for Central Indiana’s most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. connerprairie.org
MIRACLE ON 82ND STREET
Harry, 4050 East 82nd Street. 4PM
A holiday pop-up at Harry & Izzy’s northside. Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays from November 29 - December 22. “Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” harryandizzys.com
4 FAMILY LEGO CHALLENGE Youth Services Program Room B 4 - 5PM
Are YOU up to the challenge? Put your skills and creativity to the test by joining us for a fastpaced LEGO showdown! hepl. libnet.info
6 DUDE!
Ale Emporium, 8617 Allisonville Rd. 9PM bandsintown.com
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IOWA HEARTLANDERS AT INDY FUEL Fishers Event Center 7 - 10 PM indyfuelhockey.com
KARAOKE/DJ NIGHTS AT DANIEL’S VINEYARD
Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville
7 - 10PM
Join us every Friday, November-April for Karaoke/ DJ Nights! Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned performer, this is your chance to shine! Karaoke is first-come, first-served.
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WHITE RIVER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
Legacy Bible Church, 13490 Howe Rd.
7:30 - 9 PM
A joyful celebration of the holiday season, capturing the warmth and magic of Christmas through music. fishersin.gov
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SMALL BUSINESS NIGHT OUT
The District Tap (event in The Rickhouse Room), 3720 East 82nd Stt. 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Small Business Night Out is a salute to small-business owners who grind 24/7/365! eventbrite.com
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BLOOMINGTON BISON AT INDY FUEL
Fishers Event Center 7 - 10PM indyfuelhockey.com
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THIRD ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Living in the Moment Events, 6935 Lake Plaza Dr., Suite B8. 10AM - 1PM
Join us for our third annual Breakfast with Santa for a morning filled with delicious food, festive activities, and jolly ol’ St. Nick himself. eventbrite. com
FORT WAYNE KOMETS AT INDY FUEL
Fishers Event Center 7 - 10PM indyfuelhockey.com
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TOLEDO WALLEYE AT INDY FUEL
Fishers Event Center 7 - 10PM indyfuelhockey.com
PUBLISHER JUSTIN ‘JD’ BIEHL justin@townepost.com (317) 294-7211
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
DEVON DEAN MICHAEL DURR RYAN GABBERT RENÉE LARR
Toy Pit Buys, Sells and Trades Action Figures, Games, Memorabilia and a Lot
TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. FOUNDER, CEO TOM BRITT tom@townepost.com (317) 496-3599 PRESIDENT JEANNE BRITT jeanne@townepost.com (317) 810-0011
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ERIN TURK
CREATIVE DIRECTORS VAL AUSTIN TONI EADS DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL SERVICES DEVON DEAN
COPY EDITOR JON SHOULDERS
TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. 8800 North Street, Suite 117 Fishers, IN 46038 Phone/Text: (317) 810-0011
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HOLIDAY PERFORMING ARTS
December 12th & 13th • 7:00PM
December 13th & 14th • 7:00PM
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FISHERS TO BEGIN CITYWIDE TRASH SERVICE
Republic Services will begin citywide trash services in Fishers on January 13, 2025. For current Waste Management (WM) customers, your final week of service will be the week of January 6, 2025.
• WM will collect all WM bins from existing customers the week of January 6, 2025, after your final trash pickup.
• WM’s last day of service in Fishers will be January 10, 2025.
• No action needs to be taken by existing
WM customers to cancel service. WM will be deactivating existing accounts (including HOA accounts) prior to Republic’s service start date. Cancellation fees and bin pickup fees will not be issued by WM. WM will be sending out information to existing single-family residential customers, confirming this transition.
Please be aware that while WM plans to collect bins the week of January 6, there may
be delays. Residents are encouraged to leave bins out on your day of service or after, until WM has picked them up. If there is an extended delay in pickup, please reach out to utilities@fishers.in.us.
For more details about contract services and how we will proceed moving forward, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, Please scan the QR code that links back directly to the City of Fishers utility page along with FAQs.
WHAT WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THESE SERVICES?
Weekly collection of solid waste and yard waste.
Biweekly curbside recycling.
Containers: Two 96-gallon (standard) containers for solid waste (a 65-gallon option will be provided upon request).
Additional residential containers can be rented by the residents directly from the contractor.
Extra trash-bag stickers will be available for residents to purchase. $25 large bulk or heavy items can be collected by appointment, directly purchased through contractor.
One 96-gallon container for recycling: Acceptable items include cardboard, newspaper, any paper products, aluminum and metal cans, plastic bottles/containers and jugs, and glass bottles.
Leaf and landscaping waste pickup in April and November: Twenty extra bags or bundles/house/week of landscape waste.
Special-needs service: For residents who are physically unable to walk their bins to the curb.
Holiday Pickup: When a major holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) land on a weekday, collection routes will be delayed for one day for the remainder of week.
Please Note: Republic’s initial priority is to ensure each resident has access to at least two trash and one recycle bin. Additional bins or fewer bins may be requested online or on the phone with Republic after initial implementation is complete.
HOCKEY 101
A USER-FRIENDLY FAN GUIDE TO THE 2024-2025 INDY FUEL SEASON
Writer / Devon Dean
In the mid-‘90s, the Chicago Blackhawks had a strong positioning statement to commemorate the team’s transition from Chicago Stadium across the street to the then-newly constructed United Center: “Remember the Roar.” The phrase referenced the rousing noise from the upper decks of the hallowed grounds colloquially referred to as the Madhouse on Madison.
Coincidentally, my first time seeing a hockey game in person was at Chicago Stadium during its final season. I vividly remember the 2.5-hour drive west on the Indiana Toll Road in early January with my dad to see the Blackhawks play the Winnipeg Jets.
I got goosebumps walking into that venue. It felt like magic in the air. NHL Hall of Fame 2024 inductee and former Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick scored a hat trick (three goals in one game) that night. I saved my allowance for 12 weeks to buy the legendary away jersey from CCM at the vendor stand inside the door. I still have that jersey. Even more impressive, it still fits.
For the uninitiated, hockey is a fast and often brutal sport. As a fan for 30-plus years, I’ve seen every manner of hit, bruise, punch and high stick, as well as epic goals scored at every level of the sport. I’ve seen numerous teams hoist the most coveted trophy in sportsLord Stanley’s Cup.
Did I mention it’s also tremendously fun to watch?
With the Blackhawks’ ECHL minor-league affiliate, the Indy Fuel, kicking off their 2024-2025 season at the Fishers Event Center for the first time, we thought it perhaps best to offer some education on the sport.
Here are the 10 basic rules of hockey to know before your first game:
• The Goal: Get the puck in the net. That is called a goal (yes, we know - we’re stating the obvious).
• Goalie Play: The goalie’s main job is to stop the puck from entering the net using any part of their body or stick.
• Each team has six players total on the ice unless there is a penalty being enforced: left wing, right wing, center, two defensive players and goalie.
• Periods: Hockey is played in three 20-minute periods, with a 15-minute intermission between each period.
• Offside: A player cannot enter the offensive zone, the area beyond the opponent’s blue line, before the puck does. If they do, the play is stopped, and a face-off occurs.
• Icing: Not like on a cookie. Icing happens when a player shoots the puck from behind their own side of the red center line down the ice, and it crosses the opponent’s goal line without being touched. This results in a face-off in the offending team’s zone.
• Face-off: A face-off begins the game and is used after every stoppage of play.
• Penalties: Infractions such as tripping, hooking or slashing result in penalties. The offending player must sit in the penalty box for two minutes (minor penalty) or more, during which their team plays shorthanded.
• Power Play and Penalty Kill: When a team is penalized, the opposing team goes on a “power play,” with the other team on the “penalty kill.” The team playing a man down is trying to “kill” the penalty by playing defensively until the penalty time expires. The penalty is either two minutes for minors or five minutes for majors. When both teams are penalized simultaneously, it’s often referred to as four-on-four hockey.
• Checking: Body checking (using the body to block or hit an opponent) is allowed, but only against the player with the puck. Hits from behind or to the head are illegal and result in penalties.
• Fighting: Aside from UFC, hockey is one of the few professional sports where fighting is allowed. Fighting, or “dropping the gloves,” can result in minor and major penalties depending on who started it, how many players got involved, and various other factors. Yes, it’s allowed. No, you don’t get away with it.
With these basic rules in hand, let’s also take a moment to talk about being a good fan, particularly if it’s your first time.
FAN DOS AND DON’TS:
DO try to stay in your seat while the puck is in play. Trust usthere will be a myriad of timeouts and two intermissions.
DO dress warmly. The arena climate control is generally based on the players.
Do ask questions. The people sitting around you might be hockey veterans. Make friends and ask questions if there’s something you don’t understand.
DO NOT throw things on the ice unless someone scores three goals in one game. Then, toss your hat. You can buy another on the way out.
DO NOT taunt the players if you are sitting near the glass or the penalty box.
Do NOT hit the glass.
DO NOT try to catch a flying puck. They often travel far above 100 miles per hour, and you can get hurt.
DO keep your cool. At the end of the day, it’s just a game. Everyone is there to have a good time.
The Fuel will open their 11th season at the Fishers Event Center on Friday, December 6 against the Iowa Heartlanders. Indy Fuel tickets can be purchased at indyfuelhockey.com.
DEC. 6
HOME SCHEDULE
IOWA HEARTLANDERS Friday, 7:00pm
DEC. 7 IOWA heartlanders Saturday, 7:00pm
DEC. 13 ALLEN AMERicans Friday, 7:00pm DEC. 14
KALAMAZOO WINGS Saturday, 7:00pm DEC. 18
BLOOMINGTON bison Wednesday, 7:00pm DEC. 21
FORT WAYNE komets Saturday, 7:00pm
DEC. 27 FORT WAYNE komets Friday, 7:00pm
DEC. 28
JAN. 3
TOLEDO walleye Saturday, 7:00pm
KALAMAZOO wings Friday, 7:00pm
JAN. 8 WHEELING nailers Wednesday, 7:00pm
JAN. 10 WHEELING nailers Friday, 7:00pm
JAN. 15 MAINE mariners Wednesday, 7:00pm
JAN. 17 KALAMAZOO wings Friday, 7:00pm
JAN. 18 CINCINNATI cyclones Saturday, 7:00pm
JAN. 31 GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS Friday, 7:00pm FEB. 1 GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS Saturday, 7:00pm FEB. 7 WHEELING nailers Friday, 7:00pm
FEB. 12
FEB. 14
FEB. 15
FLORIDA everblades Wednesday, 7:00pm
FLORIDA everblades Friday, 7:00pm
FLORIDA Everblades Saturday, 7:00pm
FEB. 19 FORT WAYNE komets Wednesday, 7:00pm
FEB. 25 BLOOMINGTON bison Tuesday, 10:30am
MAR. 1 IOWA HEArtlanders Saturday, 7:00pm
MAR. 2 IOWA heartlanders Sunday, 4:00pm
MAR. 7 FORT WAYNE komets Friday, 7:00pm
MAR. 8 WICHITA thunder Saturday, 7:00pm
MAR. 9 WICHITA thunder Sunday, 4:00pm
MAR. 14 KALAMAZOO wings Friday, 7:00pm
MAR. 16 FORT WAYNE komets Sunday, 4:00pm
MAR. 21
CINCINNATI cyclones Friday, 7:00pm
MAR. 22
BLOOMINGTON bison Saturday, 7:00pm
MAR. 23
WHEELING nailers Sunday, 4:00pm
APR. 2 TOLEDO WAlleye Wednesday, APR. 5 FORT WAYNE komets Saturday, 7:00pm
THE TOY PIT BUYS, SELLS AND TRADES ACTION FIGURES, GAMES, MEMORABILIA AND A LOT MORE
Photographer / Michael Durr
Rekindling the joy of childhood through toy collection is a gratifying experience. The Toy Pit, now situated at 3827 North College Avenue in Indianapolis, stands out as a unique haven for toy enthusiasts. Spanning a vast 13,000-squarefoot area, it boasts a largest assortment of ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s toys, action figures, games, apparel, and other pop culture artifacts.
Michael Schott opened The Toy Pit in his garage in Fort Wayne in 2009 as a hobby, selling collectibles. He moved the business to Indianapolis in 2014, and the talk of toys spread quickly. The company has since moved as word of mouth grew.
Stockton Repischak says his father instilled the idea of collecting at a young age. He says his dad lined his bedroom with “Star Wars” figures in the original packing since Repischak’s birth.
“I actually met Mike when I was 15 or 16 years old at a toy show,” Repischak says. “That’s how I learned about the store and started going there with my dad. Eventually I realized I wasn’t happy doing what I was doing for work. I saw an ad for The Toy Pit and reached out persistently.”
Repischak’s unwavering passion and expertise in sourcing collectibles, selling them, and leveraging social media played a pivotal role in securing his current role as the store manager. He attributes his success to his partnership with Schott and the shared enthusiasm of the small team of employees, all of whom are avid collectors with diverse interests ranging from “Star Wars” and Marvel to Godzilla, hip-hop, heavy metal, Dragon Ball and more.
“I THINK BECAUSE WE’RE ALL SO PASSIONATE, WE’RE ABLE TO GUIDE OUR CUSTOMERS TO THE NEXT PIECE IN THEIR COLLECTION. THERE ARE THREE OF US WHO ARE ALWAYS HERE, AND THEN WE HAVE SOME FRIENDS WHO HELP US OUT DURING BUSY TIMES.”
- STOCKTON REPISCHAK
“I think because we’re all so passionate, we’re able to guide our customers to the next piece in their collection,” Repischak says. “There are three of us who are always here, and then we have some friends who help us out during busy times.”
Customers can buy, sell or trade items at The Toy Pit. Repischak says they see customers bringing in items they find when cleaning out an attic, or a parent cleaning out an adult child’s old bedroom. He says it’s like an episode of “Pawn Stars” every day.
“We see a lot of people who are just trying to get rid of items they’re cleaning out of their house,” Repischak says. “But, we also see many people who might have been into collecting ‘Star Wars’ figures and then develop an interest in Dragon Ball or ‘Transformers’. We’ll trade items out. We never know what we’re going to have on any given day.”
In addition to collectable toys and figures, The Toy Pit also sells vintage rock and roll and hip-hop records, rare comic books, vintage pop culture T-shirts from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, and vintage video game and music memorabilia like T-shirts and posters.
“We work hard to keep a selection of items that are hard to find in this area,” Repischak says.
Even with a 13,000-square-foot building, Repischak says they have a huge separate room filled with items that haven’t hit the sales floor yet. They have so much inventory that they could fill a larger space, but he says they like keeping their team small.
The exterior of the building is as unique as the collector’s items housed inside. Repischak says the building needed beautifying when the group found it. It previously served as a Dollar General store and sat vacant for several years. The group reached out to local artists to see if anyone was interested in making over the outside.
“We really wanted to see if there were several artists who wanted to work together on a large, collaborative piece of artwork,” Repischak says. “Unfortunately that didn’t work out, but it turned out well for us.”
Local visual artist Kwazar Martin adorned the whole building with different well-known, collectible toys. Repischak says Martin’s work drew interest from the local community well before they officially moved in and opened for business. He says it drew online speculation about what was moving into the old Dollar General store.
Repischak says acquiring and collecting unique toys is a great source of joy for many customers. However, collecting is also a great source of income for many of their clientele. He says the team works hard to be fair and honest when pricing items customers bring in to sell.
“We try to keep our environment fun but happy and laid back,” Repischak says. “We never want anyone leaving here unhappy.”
If you’re feeling nostalgic for a time when things were a little easier and more fun, visit yourtoypit.com.
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SAMBOL’S TREE FARM CLOSES IN ON 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Writer / Renée Larr
Nothing fills a home with Christmas cheer like the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Lance and Susan Sambol purchased an 18-acre farm in 2008 with the intention of turning it into a tree farm. Growing and selling that first tree takes patience and seven to eight years of growth. In 2015 the couple opened Sambol’s Tree Farm in Fortville, selling Canaan fir trees to families throughout the holiday season.
“We’re a full-service tree farm, meaning we provide everything our customers need to cut down their perfect Christmas tree,” Lance Sambol says. “From there, we take the tree, trim it, shake it and bail it for the customers. After they cut down their tree, their job is done. It’s really nice because they can take the tree inside once they get home, and it’s ready to go.”
Sambol’s Tree Farm also augments its supply of beautiful trees by offering pre-cut, locally sourced Fraser firs from Northern Indiana. This is a smart choice for families who want a live Christmas tree without the process of cutting it down.
“Both of these types of trees are perfect for Christmas trees,” Sambol says. “They’re really the Cadillac of trees because of their needles and coloring. The trees vary in height from 6- to 10-feet tall.”
The Sambol family also sells fresh, handmade wreaths, garlands, and grave blankets to honor loved ones during the holiday season. Susan painstakingly decorates 300 to 400 wreaths each year, and she makes all the ribbons by hand. They even sell local handmade items such as ornaments, candles and apparel in their gift shop.
“I was in the golf business before this, so I want the farm to be aesthetically pleasing and beautifully manicured for our customers,” Sambol says. “I only wanted to focus on trees for our farm and nothing else. We have people who bring out their family and dogs to take photos because it’s so pretty out here and well-maintained.”
The farm also includes a structure where people can sit by the fireplace, warm up and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while they wait for
their tree to be bundled up. A food truck is on hand each weekend serving yummy goodies including chili, hot cocoa, cookies and more.
“We’re only open for a few months a year, so it’s really important for us to catch up with our customers,” Sambol says. “We only see them once a year, so we like to chat and see how their families are doing, as we’re a family business.”
Even the Sambols’ 16-year-old gets in on the holiday merriment and memory making, by working the family business each weekend. Lance works the farm full time, while Susan still has another full-time job. The family loves providing a small piece of their customers’ holiday experience.
Sambol’s Tree Farm is located at 7783 North State Road 9 in Fortville. For hours and more information, visit sambolstreefarm.com.
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ANNA MOORE
CATHEDRAL SENIOR ANNA MOORE PUTS IN MAXIMUM EFFORT, ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Cathedral High School senior Anna Moore grew up around softball. She started playing at 8 years old, but was watching her older sister play even before then. The shortstop loves the game so much that she’s committed to playing next year as a freshman at Purdue University.
“What I love about softball are the teammates that have become my best friends along the way,” Moore says. “Softball is such a team sport, and winning a game without every player on the field wouldn’t be possible. It taught me to play for them rather than focus on how I do personally. Additionally, it is a game of failure, as batting .300 will allow you to become an all-American in college. This failure has taught me to be willing to try again even after disappointing results, and just to work harder so that I can be the best I can be.”
The student-athlete also participates in a variety of school activities. Moore is on the student athletic board, where other captains of the sports teams meet to discuss how to be the best leaders on their respective teams and improve their sports programs. She is also part of a group of missionaries who meet and pray together before school, and work on ways to spread their faith to others at school.
“I am also a part of Guardian Angels, a group of students at my school who have lost a parent or a sibling,” Moore says. “My father passed away during my freshman-year school season, and this group
has allowed me to realize that I am not alone and that there are other people at my school dealing with the same things as me.”
Moore says she loves softball but her favorite sport will always be kickball. She believes it should be made a sport at the high school level, and her enthusiasm for it is infectious.
“It is such a competitive game and isn’t that physical,” Moore says. “I think almost any girl who played kickball in middle school would agree with me. It was also just a fun way for me to use my competitive nature in a sport outside of softball. It was fun because I didn’t feel much pressure playing kickball.”
Moore plans to major in engineering at Purdue. There are many engineers in her family, so it has always been a career she has considered. Moore has always loved math classes and is also very interested in physics. She says it seemed like a no-brainer to pick engineering as her major at Purdue since it has a strong engineering program.
“I’m most excited about being able to experience Purdue,” Moore says. “My mom, dad, sister and grandpa all went to Purdue and cannot speak more highly of it. They all had so much fun attending Purdue, and I am so excited to understand what they have told me about for all these years.”
A Game Plan for Getting You Back to Doing What You Love
Central Indiana Orthopedics is proud to be part of the Fishers community. We are committed to providing expert, personalized care to all our patients. We offer comprehensive services all under one roof, including a Walk-In Clinic, sports medicine, outpatient surgery, physical therapy and more.
Visit ciocenter.com/Fishers for a complete list of services and find the hours of our Walk-In Clinc for sudden injuries. Or call 800-622-6575 to schedule an appointment.
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Winter Holiday Crossword Puzzle
Winter Holiday Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
2. Joy to the ________.
5. You might give or receive these for the holidays in wrapping paper.
6. It’s the most wonderful time of the ________.
cross Joy to the .
11. Who stole Christmas?
15. Something you might leave Santa to drink.
19. This reindeer will lead the way with his luminous red nose.
20. Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express (first and last name).
24. ____ ____ oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!
You might give or receive these r the holidays in wrapping paper. It’s the most wonderful time of e .
17. Tree decoration.
1. Who stole Christmas?
25. Deck the halls with boughs of ________.
26. Unique crystalized object that falls from the sky.
DOWN
1. The most famous snowman.
3. Christmas in French.
4. Another popular name for Santa Claus (two words).
7. Something bears and other animals do to sleep during the winter.
13. Red and white Christmas treat that makes a “J” when turned upside down (two words).
14. Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights.
16. One of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot.
21. Canada’s national sport.
24. oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey!
8. Who said “Bahhumbug”?
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25. Deck the halls with boughs of .
22. Number of candles on a menorah.
23. A thick creamy drink served with nutmeg sprinkled on top.
10. Another name for Christmas songs.
12. Santa’s little helper.
5. Something you might leave Santa drink.
18. Something you make out of snow with a carrot nose.
7. Tree decoration.
8. Something you make out of snow
ith a carrot nose.
9. This reindeer will lead the way ith his luminous red nose.
26. Unique crystalized object that falls from the sky.
9. The highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time (two words).
10. Another name for Christmas songs.
1. The most famous snowman.
12. Santa’s little helper.
3. Christmas in French.
4. Another popular name for Santa Claus (two words).
7. Something bears and other animals do to sleep during the winter.
13. Red and white Christmas treat that makes a "J" when turned upside down (two words).
14. Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights.
21. Canada's national sport.
16. One of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday masco
22. Number of candles on a menorah
23. A thick creamy drink served with nut meg sprinkled on t op.
