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IU Health Saxony Continues Phased Expansion
IU Health Saxony Continues Phased Expansion
Few companies today match the dedication to craftsmanship and customer service that Hometown Window and Door Company (HWDC) provides.
Locally owned and operated, HWDC provides expert window and door replacements throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Its expertise covers all types of windows and doors including awnings, bay windows, sliding doors and more.
The HWDC team consists of seasoned professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding results, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards and every customer is fully satisfied.
Udi Abdelhak serves as the marketing and sales director at HWDC, a role he stepped into in early 2024. With a strong background in the industry, Abdelhak brings extensive experience, including working closely with Andersen products - the same high-quality offerings now available through HWDC.
“ We have access to all the Andersen products, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution,” Abdelhak says. “Our job is to pick the series that works best for the
homeowners based on our consultation of what they need and want. I love the Andersen product just because it is a product that’s been engineered to last, as it has been since 1903. I’m proud to represent the Anderson name.”
The cornerstone of HWDC’s approach is providing customers with the same friendly, thorough care they would expect from a trusted friend. From start to finish, HWDC ensures every customer feels fully supported throughout the entire process.
“The hometown approach is more of a neighborly, smaller-company feel,” Abdelhak says. “We don’t want to get too large, to where we can’t be as hands-on with customers throughout the whole process. We don’t just sell and replace windows. We consult, we design, we measure, we order, we install and we warranty. We are a fullservice replacement company.”
Sarah Mullins added even more star power to the HWDC team when she joined as customer experience manager in January 2023. Dedicated to enhancing every customer’s journey, Mullins works tirelessly to ensure each experience reflects HWDC’s high standards of excellence.
“Hometown Window and Door Company delivers high-quality products and exceptional customer service,” Mullins says. “Our certified professionals ensure
expert installation, while we offer free consultations, transparency and quick turnaround times. With ongoing support for maintenance and repairs, we are a trusted local provider known for excellent service in the community.”
Looking ahead, Mullins envisions HWDC setting the benchmark for quality that all competitors in the Indianapolis area strive to match.
“HWDC will become the go-to name for windows and doors in your area, synonymous with quality and trust,” Mullins says. “We will maintain or exceed customer satisfaction ratings through personalized service, fast response times and consistent follow-ups. Additionally, we aim to achieve consistent growth through innovative marketing, targeted promotions such as the 18-month Same as Cash program, and a strong referral network. “
With experienced team members like Udi Abdelhak and Sarah Mullins leading the way, HWDC combines industry expertise with a personal touch, ensuring each customer receives tailored solutions and unparalleled service.
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Chris Reed is the owner of Creed improvements specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches and more for Hamilton County families for over a decade. He enjoys building unique backyard spaces for his clients to create family memories of a lifetime. Chris has lived in Indy for over 30 years.
Each month Chris will be highlighting products and solutions for decks and docks. His major supplier is “Decks and Docks of Indianapolis”. His goal is to inform, educate and inspire renovations for the readers.
Recent trends show families are increasingly viewing their outdoor spaces as extensions of their homes. Over 70% of families state they use their deck three times a week. What was once a simple wooden platform has evolved into a sophisticated living area that serves multiple purposes, from morning coffee spots to evening entertainment zones.
“We’re not just building decks,” says Chris Reed, founder of Creed Improvements. “We’re creating environments where families make memories.”
With over 15 years of experience in Hamilton County, Creed Improvements brings a unique local perspective to outdoor designs for our clients.
WE RECOMMEND CONSIDERING SEVERAL KEY FACTORS WHEN PLANNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE:
FUNCTIONALITY
How will your family actually use the space?
ARCHITECTURAL HARMONY
Does the design complement your home’s existing style? MATERIAL SELECTION
Choosing materials that match the client’s style and budget. FUTURE VALUE
How will the addition impact your home’s market value?
MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR-LIVING PROJECTS FOLLOW A STRATEGIC APPROACH:
• Initial design consultation
• Detailed property assessment
• Custom design rendering
• Transparent estimate
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Invest in your lifestyle. A well-designed outdoor space is more than an aesthetic upgrade; it’s an investment in family time, home value and quality of life. We recommend quality materials from Decks & Docks of Indianapolis.
Creed Improvements is currently offering complimentary design consultations for Hamilton County homeowners. There are limited spots available, so act now!
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Writer / Melissa Gibson
It’s going to be a big year for IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers.
Residents in Fishers have watched construction begin and continue over the past few years, dubbed the Fishers Community Impact Project due to its scope both on and off campus - but most projects will come to completion in 2025.
The $300 million project began in 2018 with conversations involving planning and design, but it would be another four years before breaking ground.
“Our intentions were to get the ball rolling in 2020, but the pandemic pushed back our timeline so we could focus on caring for immediate needs,” said Senior Project Manager Carl Zenor. “It did allow us to get the details ironed out and make sure we
were giving patients what they need.”
Those needs were determined by evaluating the market and asking Fishers residents what they were missing from their local hospital.
“Many residents were leaving Fishers for certain services,” said Chief Operating Officer Soula Banich. “We identified those additional service lines that were needed, and the campus will go from 50 beds to 88 beds.”
In order to expand current services such as their cardiovascular care, gastroenterology, orthopedics, general medicine, general surgery, and primary care, as well as obstetrics and gynecology, ear, nose and throat, nephrology, neurology, and pulmonology, the footprint of the hospital will double.
“We’ll add a pediatric emergency department, staffed 24/7 with Riley Children’s emergency medicine physicians and nurses,” Banich said. “We’ll have peds specialists, so there will be the Riley IU Health name added on there. We’ll be doubling our imaging capabilities, and offsite we’ve recently opened our McCordsville clinic and Noblesville clinic. We’ll continue to stay on the market in Fishers to see where we need to grow.”
For now, the community service needs call for a nearly 100-bed hospital. Zenor said they’ve been thinking of the future throughout planning and design.
“We’ve baked in some opportunity for future growth,” Zenor said. “If needed, we could go up to a 300-bed hospital. Currently, around 100 beds is the right
sizing for the needs of the community.”
With the doubling of the hospital footprint and services offered, one can expect the staff to be doubled as well. They’ll be hiring, training and working with new employees over the next 12 months.
“Hospital team members will double in size, from clinical to nonclinical, physicians, etcetera,” Banich said. “On campus we’ll have around 250 team members per day and they will go through onboarding: clinical work trials and training before being released to their department. We’ll hire 160 team members in the next year and then an additional 100 team members as we continue to grow.”
In addition to a massive overhaul in renovations and new services added, IU
“HOSPITAL TEAM MEMBERS WILL DOUBLE IN SIZE, FROM CLINICAL TO NONCLINICAL, PHYSICIANS, ETCETERA. ON CAMPUS WE’LL HAVE AROUND 250 TEAM MEMBERS PER DAY AND THEY WILL GO THROUGH ONBOARDING: CLINICAL WORK TRIALS AND TRAINING BEFORE BEING RELEASED TO THEIR DEPARTMENT. WE’LL HIRE 160 TEAM MEMBERS IN THE NEXT YEAR AND THEN AN ADDITIONAL 100 TEAM MEMBERS AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW.”
—SOULA BANICH, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Health Saxony has one more big surprise in 2025; they’ll change the name of the hospital from IU Health Saxony to IU Health Fishers.
“IU Health Saxony opened in 2011 with a niche market in the community,” Zenor said. “We are really good with cardiac care and orthopedics, but didn’t diversify outside of those service lines. Once we began looking at how to get in line with what the community needs and wants, the name Saxony didn’t resonate. They want a local hospital.”
A local hospital is exactly what the residents of Fishers will get. However, it will take several months to bring all of the changes to completion. Zenor said the process has been started regarding state and federal regulatory licenses, FDA guidelines and other components surrounding a name change.
“In June we’ll officially change the name,” Zenor said. “We’ll swap out signage and you’ll see the new name on hospital paperwork for a visual change.”
Completion of the new tower under construction is expected by October of 2025. That’s when they anticipate the bulk of the renovations and expansions will be open, though Zenor warns that the phased project will likely include construction onsite until 2026.
“The new tower will be open by October of 2025,” Zenor said. “That’s going to be the big ribbon-cutting ceremony and the date we can count on, but this is a phased process. Pediatrics emergency medicine, for example, will go live in August of 2025. We need it faster than the tower so we’re really pushing for that.”
Overall, the hospital team is looking forward to serving the community by expanding current services, and adding those that will keep Fishers residents close to home while they seek out the best health care for themselves and their families.
To learn more about the project, visit iuhealth.org/about-our-system/buildingon-our-promise/fishers-communityimpact-project.
Writer / Devon Dean
“I am gonna make it through this year if it kills me.”
-The Mountain Goats, “This Year”
When the year began, you were so full of hope. You made a new year’s resolution with the best of intentions and you had a plan to carry it out. But:
“It’s too cold to go for a run.”
“It’s too hard to eat better. I’m always on the go.”
“I don’t have time to meditate.”
While studies from the American Psychiatric Association show nearly 76% of adults make a new year’s resolution, 80% of those people fall off the collective wagon by right about now (source: psychiatry. org/news-room/news-releases/making-a-mentalhealth-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolution-one-i).
Dr. Anne Mary Montero is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of behavioral health at IU Health North. She says change can be elusive, so it must start with creating reasonable goals that can be achieved over several months or the entire year.
“It is helpful to anchor goals in a few ways to maximize both the psychological benefits, and to minimize risk, including if we don’t achieve everything we set out to do,” she says. “Psychological risks to goals that are unrealistic or too harsh can be demoralizing and even lead to anxiety or depression.”
Montero says envisioning change and being motivated to try are the first steps toward mental health support
for yourself so you will still be on the wagon by the time President’s Day rolls around.
Keep goals anchored in values: What is most important to you will help you stay motivated when initial enthusiasm may wane, like right now. Keep your eyes on the prize, so to speak.
Montero says having an accountability buddy can help keep your goals on track as the year rolls along. “Telling your plans to someone who cares about you and asking for a regular check-in about this can serve as a built-in reminder,” she says. That can include a friend who has a similar resolution; you can help each other when the weather warms up.
Keep Your Chin Up: Stay positive with a healthy balance of discipline and self-compassion. Even the most driven people benefit from grace. You can support yourself best if you stay in a positive frame of mind. Studies on happiness show that we are not only in a better mood, but we are also more productive and effective, when we keep a positive outlook. Also, keep in mind that self-care is critical in the winter. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s hard to leave the house. Knowing you are working toward something can provide motivation, such as going to the gym or shopping for healthier options at the grocery.
A large goal can become less overwhelming if broken into components or sequential steps, even micro steps. While it’s healthy to dream, we want to set our sights on a balance of vision and achievability to keep positive success realistic and within our reach. For example:
Step One
Find a gym near the house.
Step Two
Go visit and see if it’s for you.
Step Three
Sign Up.
Step Four
Make an appointment for yourself to go work out. Even if it takes a calendar appointment, make one to hold yourself accountable.
WRITE IT DOWN
You will not only keep yourself accountable, which usually serves to help with motivation, but you can also count steps toward progress that support and reinforce the excellent impact your efforts can have.
Montero’s final piece of advice is to lean into positive self-talk. She says reminding yourself of your power and emphasizing your progress can be especially motivating.
“You are the ultimate authority on what you are feeling and how you expect to move forward,” she says. “You are aware of your efforts against all the forces that challenge you, and you can uniquely and authoritatively acknowledge the good you have done.”
“I AM GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH THIS YEAR IF IT KILLS ME.” —THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, “THIS YEAR”
TARGET YOUR MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCAL CONSUMERS EXISTING AND NEW MOVERS TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Back by popular demand, our Annual Directory & Relocation Guide for will feature all sorts of local extras to make it a keepsake reference for the entire year. In addition to our regular distribution in April, we will be mailing copies throughout the year to the following people:
New movers: We purchase a list of new homeowners each month and mail them a complimentary copy via First Class USPS.
Relocation requests: Through TownePost.com, people looking to relocate can request a FREE copy.
TARGETED DISTRIBUTION
• Direct mailed to all local residents in April
• Online requests from new movers
• Mailed out to new movers monthly
• Realtors, relocation companies, and real estate developers
• Home builders and new home communities
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DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2025
Writer / Ashley Watters
When Dr. April Krowel decided to start her own practice, she was prepared to tackle some challenging cases. She loves confronting a conundrum and facing it head-on. That’s why she opened the doors to The Brain Center, to create a haven for anyone who felt they didn’t already have one.
A clinical neuropsychologist, Krowel has experience with a variety of neurological
disorders, medical diagnoses and psychiatric conditions, specifically those affecting memory and cognitive function. She has additional qualifications that allow her to assess people of all ages for various cognitive conditions. The Brain Center frequently tests for different conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and others.
“We serve a diverse population,” she says. “We have therapists who see children, adolescents, families, couples, groups, individuals, you name it. We perform a variety of testing on people of all ages. We also serve the underserved in a lot of ways. At one point I was one of very few neuropsychologists who took Medicaid. We see folks from rural, suburban and urban areas, the entire political spectrum, LGBTQ+, people experiencing substance abuse, and many first responders and veterans. We learn something from everyone who comes into our office.”
An Army combat veteran herself, Krowel knows the value of empathy in practice regardless of what patients are facing. That’s why she has chosen a staff that is uniquely qualified to provide services for all kinds of unique conditions. This includes aerospace aviation evaluations, school psychologists,
legal and forensic consultations, alongside a driving rehab specialist who can help assess, train and provide accommodations for drivers.
“Our certified driving rehab specialist is amazing and was voted Employee of the Year,” Krowel says. “She works with people who have heightened anxiety, autism and spina bifida, along with other challenges that can affect driving. She evaluates you inclinic and then takes you on the road with low-level accommodations, and can teach additional skills for safe driving.”
Krowel and her staff believe in taking each patient as an individual and understanding the unique set of circumstances that may have led to their situation, while also developing a treatment program that accounts for those factors.
“There are so many layers to any underlying condition and no two cases are the same,” Krowel says. “I personally experienced a traumatic brain injury and I saw firsthand what kind of effect it can have. We try to understand what led to every situation and how best to treat it.”
The Brain Center staff customizes treatment plans to help patients have
favorable outcomes, using a combination of occupational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy to address all parts of any diagnosis.
“We use a variety of treatment methods to address every part of our patients,” Krowel says. “Talk therapy is great for developing coping strategies. Cognitive behavioral therapy, along with prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive reprocessing therapy, are highly effective for people who have experienced trauma. It varies from patient to patient.”
As we are faced with dark and cold months, Krowel also wants people to be aware of the potential for seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
“About 5% of adults experience SAD,” she says. “Those folks experience sadness and depression associated with darker days and lower temperatures. Fatigue, sleeping too much or not enough, and a loss of interest in hobbies and other activities, is also common. Those with SAD experience those symptoms for about 40% of the year. It can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health.”
• NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
• AUTISM & ADHD EVALUATIONS
• FORENSIC/LEGAL EVALUATIONS
• PSYCHOTHERAPY & CAREGIVER CONSULTS
• GROUP THERAPY
• DRIVING SAFETY EVALUATIONS
• ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
For those suffering from SAD, she recommends lots of self-care and professional support for those who are unable to cope with their symptoms.
“Talk therapy can be great for developing coping mechanisms, just until you can manage symptoms on your own,” she says. “Exercise is a natural antidepressant, and eating a good diet is always good for our mental and physical health.”
She also recommends blood work to see if a vitamin D supplement could help, and considering a SAD therapy light that mimics sunlight for those with heightened symptoms.
The Brain Center has three locations to
provide expanded options for the northeast corridor of the city. Testing is primarily done in the McCordsville location, but patients can also be seen at the Castleton or Fishers locations for convenience.
“We try to make it easy to get in,” says Krowel. “There is a paperwork process, but most people can get in within about a week unless they’re seeking testing. That gets booked further out.”
EXPLORE HANCOCK COUNTY THIS WINTER
Sledding in Riley Park; The Snow Artist; Ice Skating on the Courthouse Plaza; Indoor Concerts at H. J. Ricks Centre for the Arts; Great Food at Local Restaurants
Purdue University, College of Pharmacy is seeking healthy volunteers who are at least 50 years old (women) to participate in a study to determine if a hormone called progesterone can reduce the risk of a heart rhythm abnormality.
If you qualify for the study:
• You will complete one 2-hour visit and two 10- hour visits at the Indiana Clinical Research Center (ICRC) located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis
• Prior to the 2nd and 3rd visit, you will apply progesterone or a placebo for 3 days and during the 2nd and 3rd visits, you will receive a medication called Ibutilide (Covert) by IV, have your blood taken and ECGs performed throughout the day.
• You will receive up to $500 after completing all study visits. Parking and meals during the study are included.
If you are interested in participating, please call or text 317-847-2094 or email: hwroblew@iu.edu
HSE SENIOR BRAEDEN TOTTON EXCELS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ATHLETIC REALM
Writer / Renée Larr
At just 18 years old, Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) High School senior Braeden Totton is already a seasoned athlete and leader balancing the demands of varsity basketball, football and baseball, while excelling academically. As his high school career comes to a close, he is looking to take his athletic talents to the collegiate level, where he plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Totton’s love of sports started at an early age.
“I’ve played basketball since I was about 5 or 6,” Totten says. “It’s not just a game for me; it’s a passion. Growing up, my entire family was involved in athletics. My father referees high school games and also helps with the Indiana Pacers.”
Totton was naturally drawn to basketball. His older brother played in high school and his sister was a cheerleader. It’s where he feels the most at peace and free from distractions. He says the game has helped him build lifelong friendships.
Totton, currently a guard for the HSE varsity basketball team, has impressive stats to show for his dedication to the game. He averages 14 to 15 points per game, about five rebounds, four assists and two steals. He also shoots 80% from the free throw line and 35% beyond the arc. Despite all his success on the court, Totton’s passion for sports isn’t limited to basketball. He’s played football since second grade, and returned to baseball this year after a brief break during his junior year.
Totton says basketball holds a special place in his heart, and is his
favorite sport. He plans to continue playing in college, though he hasn’t decided on a school just yet. With offers from schools such as Trine University, DePauw, Wabash and Hanover, he’s weighing his options closely.
“I want to stay close enough to home that I can drive back if needed, but I’m excited to find a new community of friends and student-athletes and make lifelong friendships in college,” Totton says. “Everyone always says the friends you make in college last a lifetime.”
Off the court, Totten is equally committed to his academic career and extracurricular activities. A member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and several leadership committees including the Principal Advisory Council, Totten’s dedication to education is unwavering.
“Academics always come first,” Totton says. “You can’t play basketball if you don’t have the grades.”
Totton’s aspirations extend beyond sports. He plans to study exercise science or kinesiology, and hopes to become a physical therapist. His desire stems from his hope to combine his love of sports with a passion for helping others. He says he wants to help others get back to doing what they love, whether that’s sports or everyday activities.
As Totton prepares to graduate, he reflects on all the lessons high school athletics have taught him - teamwork, discipline and perseverance. He’s excited about the future, playing college basketball while working toward a career in physical therapy. It’s clear his drive will take him far beyond the basketball court.
As a proud partner of the Fishers community, Central Indiana Orthopedics provides compassionate, expert care to all our patients. At our state-of-the-art Fishers campus, we offer a Walk-In Clinic, sports medicine, outpatient surgery, physical therapy and more. For your orthopedic health, visit us for personalized care close to home.
For a complete list of services and to find the hours of our Walk-In Clinic, visit ciocenter.com/Fishers Or schedule an appointment by calling 800-622-6575.
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Central Library - Greenfield, 900 W. McKenzie Rd. 7 - 9:30PM indyhub.org
INDY FUEL VS. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St. 7PM
WINTER ON THE PRAIRIE
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. 10AM - 3PM
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TUESDAY TRIVIA
Northside District Tap, 3720 E. 82nd St. 7 - 9PM thedistricttap.com
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INDY IGNITE VS OMAHA SUPERNOVAS
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM
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THE MILITARY/VETERANS COALITION OF INDIANA MONTHLY MEETING
VFW Post 7119, 6525 Lee Rd. 9:30 - 11AM, events.in.gov
CORONA BAR NETWORK WATCH PARTY (21+): PACERS AT LAKERS Parks Place Pub, 8594 E. 116th St. 4PM
FORTVILLE MUSIC GARAGE’S OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW LOCATION
Fortville Music Garage, 712 E. Ohio St. 6 - 9PM
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INDY IGNITE VS SAN DIEGO MOJO
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM
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INDY FUEL VS. FLORIDA EVERBLADES
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7P
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AN EVENING WITH JEFF FOXWORTHY, PRESENTED BY HSEF
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St. 8PM, ticketmaster.com
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PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION INAUGURAL ALL-STAR MATCH
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7:30PM ProVolleyball.com
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FISHERS AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sun King Fishers Small-Batch Brewery, 9713 District N. Dr., 11:30AM
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VEGAS THRILL AT INDY IGNITE
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM
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TOM SEGURA
Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7:30PM
Buggy for Brits
Furbys, once
Dog tag info
Pitching star
Chowhounds have big ones
Virtual citizen of PC gaming
It’s tapped
Better or best
Bakery supply
Dominate, in sports lingo
Printer’s amount
Unrespected writer
Campaign creators
Freight weight
Metallurgist’s materials
Jets or Sharks, e.g.
Be outstanding?
Is worthwhile
Enough, and then some
Bridges in Hollywood
Itinerary part
Cause of inflation?
Covetously
Ozone hazard, for short
Jack and Jill’s burden
Stead
Congressional vote
Pound the keys
Check
Chain letters?
Sound at the door
Hi-fi component
Nerdy types
Goody two-shoes
Snitch
Did lunch, say
Stone worker
Allegro, in music
Battery fluid
Showroom model
Aquarium beauty 20. “That’s disgusting!” 21. It has its ups and downs
22. Still-life piece
23. Add to the pot 24. Buddhist priests
25. A comet, to the superstitious 28. Wired
30. Straddling, maybe
Hooded garment 32. Baby bouncer?
35. Dame Marsh of mystery 38. Cloak-and-dagger sort
Masterful 44. Stake drivers
45. Delicate, in a way 46. Board game or magazine 47. Bicolor sea predator 48. Beneath contempt 51. Dissenter’s word
52. Big shot
53. Canine command
54. “Malcolm X” director 55. Music to the cook’s ears
“The best is ___ to come!”
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