Zionsville Magazine July 2021

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DIAMOND JUBILEE

THE ZIONSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

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Zionsville Farmers Market is Back on Main Street

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Being a business owner or homeowner is an accomplishment, but it does have a few unglamorous aspects. One unfortunate reality of owning a house or company is that garbage bins get dirty. No matter how careful families or individuals try to be, trash bags tear or leak, and the result is a gunky, smelly mess. Ryan Diem became aware of specialized trucks that tackle the problem and saw the potential for bringing Bin Scrub, a garbage bin cleaning service, to northside Indianapolis.

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In warm weather it starts smelling. It’s just disgusting. The last thing anyone wants to do is clean them out. I heard about the specialized trucks that take care of the problem and I started pursuing it in 2019.

If the name Ryan Diem sounds familiar, it’s The trucks have a lifting mechanism that because he played for the Indianapolis Colts turns the bins upside down over high for 11 seasons during the Peyton Manning pressure rotating nozzles. The ecofriendly era. As an offensive lineman, he was a process utilizes extremely hot, 230-degree, crucial part in driving the Colts to a 2007 plus my wife Julie was pregnant with our high-pressure water to kill germs, clean Super Bowl win. During that period, the twins. I was able to make a nice clean break and sanitize. The wastewater is collected team’s offensive line was rated as number and walked away with my health. During by the truck and all that’s left behind are one in the National Football League. the years I played for the Colts, my family the clean bins. Each bin is wiped dry and and I put down roots and made a lot of treated with a light odor neutralizer to keep Diem’s football career began at Glenbard friendships in Indianapolis. We chose to stay the container smelling fresh. We started North High School in Carol Stream, Illinois. in Zionsville, and we’re happy to be part of cleanings in early 2020 and we are up to He went on to attend Northern Illinois the community.” three trucks in our fleet.”

University where he studied mechanical engineering. He served as captain of After leaving the Colts, Diem became Residential customers have several different the football team and was awarded All involved in several business interests in the plans to choose from. One-time service is American status. During his senior year he tech, commercial real estate and sanitation available but prepaid, scheduled options are was also an Academic All American. In 2001 sectors. Bin Scrub is a service business that more cost effective. Prices are listed on the he was drafted by the Colts and continued cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes garbage company’s website for monthly, bimonthly to play in Indianapolis until his retirement and recycling bins, and dumpsters for and quarterly service, and vary according to from football in 2012. homeowners, neighborhoods, management the number of bins cleaned. companies, restaurants, apartments and “After a career that surpassed my wildest commercial properties. The company, Scheduled cleanings are the most expectations, the stars aligned for my located on Zionsville Road, fits in well with economical choice. The monthly package retirement,” Diem says. “It seemed like the Diem’s other business interests. that includes cleanings of two trash bins 12 right time. My contract was up, Peyton times a year costs $279. Bimonthly service Manning and the Colts leadership had been “Stuff gets stuck to the bottom of all trash for two bins is $169 while quarterly is $129. let go and the team was being dismantled, bins,” he says. “The residue is a breeding A one-time cleaning for two bins costs $49.

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Diem and his wife have organized and hosted many different fundraisers for pediatric cancer research over the past 15 years. Bin Scrub was involved in their latest effort as a corporate sponsor. This spring, Strike Out Cancer raised more than $70,000 to benefit Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. In the future, Bin Scrub looks forward to giving back to the community by supporting other events.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE THE ZIONSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

Rachel Vining, Events Manager, Emilie Ritchie, Membership Manager, and Allyson Gutwein, Executive Director.

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Gutwein agrees.

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“So many of these businesses have gone through different iterations,” she says.

“We’ve also had different businesses come in and out of our community, all of which have made it a destination spot for central Indiana for people to come and visit. We want to make sure that legacy lives on.

People come to Zionsville because of its charm, and the comfort level that folks have with their neighbors and the familiarity that they have with knowing the business owners by name. That’s what makes it so special.”

“60 years is worth celebrating because it takes a lot for any organization to get to 60 years,” says Gutwein, who calls the Chamber family. “While families don’t always agree, we still always love one another. That’s a good analogy for our Chamber because we really are this strong, cohesive group that wants to see their neighbors succeed.”

his year marks the 60th anniversary of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. In those 60 years, the community has undergone significant growth and change. For starters, the area has evolved from the Village of Zionsville to the Town of Zionsville.

“Charter members were business advocates who brought the business community together in order to make sure that they had a collective voice with the town village,” says Allyson Gutwein, the Chamber’s executive director. “They wanted to make sure that people knew what the businesses needed in order to ensure they stayed strong and growing.”

David Brown’s parents were charter members of the Zionsville Chamber.

Brown currently owns and operates Brown’s Antiques & Lampshades.

“Over the past 60 years we’ve seen many shops and businesses come and go here in the village, some in existence only briefly, while others have been in operation for many years,” Brown says. “The one constant during this time has been the continuation of effort by the Chamber of Commerce to promote not only the business community, but also the town itself.”

One of the most inspiring things Gutwein has witnessed throughout this challenging year is the way local businesses have rallied around one another. For instance, last The Chamber is holding a celebratory spring when so many were shut down, they banquet this summer. They anticipate it participated in Zoom calls and webinars in being a hybrid indoor-outdoor event, so order to engage with the community. The that attendees will feel safe and comfortable. Chamber also did many Facebook Live The coronavirus has made planning difficult events at businesses. They called it “Keep for many throughout the past year. In fact, the Lights On,” and it was designed to show Gutwein and her staff have begun planning the public the merchandise available in parallel events so that if they have to drop various businesses. an event, they have a backup ready to go.

Though it makes for twice the work, it’s the “It was almost like a live QVC type of best operating system they have come up shopping experience,” Gutwein says. with during this unique period in time.

Business owners told Gutwein they made “We’re no longer running on a nice track,” more money on the day of the Facebook Gutwein says. “We’re running on quicksand, Live event than they had in weeks, because trying not to sink.” customers were able to browse their stores virtually. This gave business owners a nudge The Chamber wishes to honor the heritage to get proactive with social media, as they of Zionsville businesses by celebrating its recognized how powerful visual cues can be diamond jubilee (a phrase referring to a 60th when marketing products. anniversary celebration) with a banquet 8 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JULY 2021 / TownePost.com

In 2019, the social media reach for the Zionsville Chamber was 250,000. Last year it jumped to more than 2,000,000. That, in turn, translated to a rise in membership.

Before 2020, the most members the Chamber had added in one year was 42. Last year they gained 120. Though many people are weary of the virtual elements of life, there’s no denying they can provide convenience.

“With social media, vlogs and podcasts, you’re reaching people where they are, and that’s great because even when we’re not in a pandemic, a lot of people can’t make it to our in-person networking events and meetings,” Gutwein says.

Moving forward, the Chamber is offering many new ways to get involved, including programming for members to help them gain visibility through podcasts, social media and educational opportunities.

Councilman Alex Choi donated his Town Council salary to have marketing videos created for Chamber members, to help increase traffic to their businesses.

“We’ve had a lot of community members who stepped up in one way or another to help our businesses,” Gutwein says. “Those who have weathered the storm have learned a lot about themselves as business owners, and that’s going to make them stronger, tougher and more galvanized for the future.”

Thankfully, Zionsville businesses have

tremendous community support.

“At the end of the day, the community has to support these businesses for them to survive and thrive,” Gutwein says.

That’s precisely what she has repeatedly witnessed - people altering their way of shopping and dining to make sure businesses survive. In the spring of 2020, the Chamber rolled out a new contactless gift card program that enables folks to purchase gift cards online, to quickly get money back into the community.

Local businesses Harris FLP, Price Baker Enterprises and CK Price Properties all provided funding for a gift card match program. They donated a $10 bonus for each $30 gift card purchased, to incentivize people to spend locally.

“They donated $10,000 so we could do this,” Gutwein says. “That injected $40,000 into our community. That was huge.”

“The Chamber’s effort to promote Zionsville has helped to make our unique community well-known both far and wide,” Brown adds.

“It’s hard to imagine Zionsville being where it is today without the Zionsville Chamber’s work over these many years.”

The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce is located at 112 North 9th Street. For more information, call 317-873-3836 or visit zionsvillechamber.org.

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2021 ZIONSVILLE CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Jeff Wraley Groundworks zWORKS Start Up of the Year

Laura Heigl Town Crier, Chandler Moody Ambassador of the Year

David Gruesser The Cabin Counseling & Resource Center Community Service Award

Amanda Rubeck Young Professional of the Year

Katie Reasoner and Mark Branch Boys and Girls Club Nonprofit of the Year

Alex Choi Town Crier

MaryBeth Searles and Dr. Jane Buroker Witham Health Services Business of the Year.

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Cynthia Young Dahlia Award

Bill Kern Business Professional of the Year

CARRYING ON CARDON’S FAMILY TRADITION AT COPPER TRACE

have recruited several of their friends to join them as well.

“I think it’s a good experience for people their age to learn patience and to better understand older adults and how to interact with them,” Amy said. “I think it’s been beneficial for Anna and Zach to watch me interact with employees, managers and residents to show them a good work ethic. It’s also been great for them to see me in a different role other than their mom.”

Since husband and wife Carroll and Donna Moore opened CarDon & Associates’ first senior living community more than 40 years ago, the company has been about “family caring for family.” Their children went on to form firm bonds with residents, caring for them But residents don’t let Amy forget that role, as they dote on Anna like their own loved ones and keeping CarDon a family business by and Zach like their own grandchildren. taking over ownership from their parents.

“The residents ask about the kids every day,” Amy said. “They When you look at the Johnsey family, you can’t help but think feel like an extension of our family. Two of Anna and Zach’s about this family connection that made CarDon what it is today. grandparents have passed, and the others live far away, so it’s great Like the Moores, Amy Johnsey’s children didn’t fall far from the for them to have this kind of interaction with older adults.” tree, following in their mother’s footsteps by working with her at CarDon’s Westfield community, Copper Trace.

“It’s nice to get to know the residents after Mom has told them so much about us,” Anna said. “We have a strong connection with The Johnseys live just a mile away from the community, so they saw them now.” its construction in 2014. In 2016, Amy served a stint in the dietary department, leaving for personal reasons but happily returning to Working in the community also strengthens Anna and Zach’s bond work as a housekeeper in September of 2019. Amy’s 19-year-old as siblings. daughter, Anna, joined shortly after in November, picking up where her mom left off in the dietary area.

“It’s fun because I kind of get to boss him around,” Anna said with a giggle.

For Amy and Anna, Copper Trace’s sense of family was especially clear the following year, throughout COVID. “It’s OK … sometimes,” Zach said with the kind of dry wit and deadpan delivery that earned him the reputation as “the comedian” “We’ve always had strong community spirit here, but during in the community’s kitchen.

COVID, we really formed a family,” Amy said. “Since residents’ families couldn’t come in, the staff was their main source of Although they joke about working together, you can feel the love interaction. It was rewarding to be here for them during that time.” behind the laughs.

That family bond grew even stronger when Amy’s 16-year-old son, Zach, came to work in the dietary department. He and his sister

“Working together has been a wonderful experience for all of us,” Amy said. “Copper Trace feels like home.”

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ZIONSVILLE FARMERS MARKET IS BACK ON MAIN STREET Writer / Megan Arszman Photography Provided

they realized a return to the market’s roots was necessary.

Filling your cotton shopping bag with the season’s brightest, ripest, grown locally fruits and vegetables has become a seasonal tradition for most Hoosiers thanks to the growth in popularity for farmers markets.

It’s a highlight on the Zionsville community calendar every Saturday, and this year, it’s back on Main Street and highlighted on the bricks, ready to serve the community of residents and merchants.

“The response was that the community loved having the market in the village, and how much of an impact it had on not only the community, but also the businesses that are permanently on Main Street,” Pezet says. “There was a boost to the traffic, the community and the energy that surrounds the market every Saturday, and that was really missed as well. So, we were eager to get back to the village.”

Due to construction and the need for extra social distancing space, the 2020 version saw the Zionsville Farmers Market at Town Hall. It wasn’t until the market’s president, Danielle Pezet, and the rest of her board received feedback from the community that

One of the new initiatives for the market was meant to celebrate that sense of community and partnership between the brick-and-mortar shops as well as the tented shops throughout the farmers market.

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“The market had a large impact on the Main Street merchants and we didn’t even realize it at first, so we decided that we could have an even larger impact if we were more strategic,” Pezet adds. “Of course, the Indiana farmer, our market vendors, is the big one that we support, but also the merchants that surround the market are another priority.”

Every Saturday, a new Main Street merchant is honored as the “Merchant of the Week” by the market. The program is meant to highlight the merchant via their social media feed, as well as offering them a place within the market itself to network with residents. The Merchant of the Week also creates a Recipe of the Week, which is highlighted throughout the market and is usually created around the specific business using fresh, seasonal produce you can purchase right there at the market.

“This gives the shopper more direction and inspiration when shopping,” Pezet says.

Also important is the “BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag” initiative: When shoppers come with their own reusable shopping bags, they will receive a free raffle ticket from the Farmers Market. At the end of each market, a winner is pulled, and that person receives a $50 gift card to use at the merchant of the week.

“So, the entire community is then supporting our environmental initiative,” Pezet adds.

Keeping with the theme of being environmentally conscious with a local flair, the market has partnered with the Town of Zionsville to offer trash, recycling and compost at the market itself, as well as educational signs that helps residents understand what goes in what bins.

The Zionsville Farmers Market runs 8 am to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday through the end of September. You’ll find the market in historic downtown Zionsville between Hawthorne and Pine Streets. You can follow the Zionsville Farmers Market on Facebook at facebook.com/ZionsvilleFarmersMarket, and zionsvillefarmersmarket.org.

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For more than a decade, Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care has had a footprint in the Zionsville community. From its inception in 1940, Dr. Tavel has been a family-owned and -operated business founded by Dr. David Tavel, a proud Indiana native. Today, Dr. Tavel partners with another outstanding doctor and fellow Hoosier, Nicholas Helderman, O.D., to continue their commitment to helping people see, look and feel better.

A soon-to-be resident of Boone County, Helderman was born and raised in Indiana.

“The staff and I work hard to convey a family-centered, Hoosierfocused feel to our patients,” Helderman says. “We want people to feel welcome and at home during their visit. Our patients are truly part of the Dr. Tavel family.”

One factor that sets Dr. Tavel apart from other local eye-care providers is that they accept all vision insurance, guaranteed. Their goal is to address everyone’s vision needs, regardless of location, background or frame size.

“We’re thrilled to have Dr. Helderman as part of the Dr. Tavel family,” says Mollie Tavel, director of growth initiatives and community engagement. “We love that he consistently shares his passion, expertise and friendliness with his patients, helping us continue to meet the eye-care needs of the evolving Zionsville population.”

Helderman, a 2015 graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry, is familiar with the latest and greatest techniques and technologies in the field.

“We make sure we’re on the forefront of new technologies, whether it’s providing a new type of testing or partaking in continuing education in order to better treat various eye conditions,” Helderman says. “My goal is to provide a solution for every patient who comes in, whether they’re dealing with blurry vision, red eyes or have diabetes.”

When patients leave the Dr. Tavel office, they are armed with answers and next steps.

Those steps might involve buying new glasses, seeing an ophthalmologist, or meeting up with a primary care doctor to discuss how to improve blood sugar numbers.

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In addition to prescribing CONNECT glasses and contacts, Helderman can treat conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, flashes and floaters, and dry eye disease. He can also monitor for cataracts and assess for retinal tears or detachments.

If any issues require surgery, Helderman can refer clients to a local network of ophthalmologists in the Zionsville and Indianapolis area, ensuring that those clients are in great hands during every step of their eye-care experience.

Helderman not only provides patients with expert care during exams, but also educates them on eye health and the latest eyewear.

For instance, for a long time the perception has been that daily disposable contact lenses are drastically more expensive than contact lenses that get replaced each month. The team at Dr. Tavel ensures the cost of all contacts are comparable, regardless of modality, so patients don’t have to choose between quality and price.

“Whether you want glasses or contacts, we make sure you get a good quality lens at an affordable price,” Helderman says. “If you want a daily contact lens to decrease the risk of infections or scratches on the eye, or simply want the convenience of not having to carry around multiple pairs of glasses all the time, I look forward to meeting my patients’ eye-care needs.”

The team at Dr. Tavel is always looking to serve additional families in the community. To become part of the Dr. Tavel family, give them a call today.

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DOMES AND MINARETS The domes are made of gold-plated fiberglass with a radius of 30’ for the large dome and 18’ for the small domes. It took four months in Ohio to build and 25 days to assemble and attach to the structure with the help of 14 specialized team members.

The minarets stand 60’ tall on a metallic skeleton with cement blocks and fiberglass at the top.

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“Most Beautiful” Mosque Opens in Hamilton County REKAZ HOMES COMPLETES ALHUDA ISLAMIC CENTER OF INDIANA Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Arif Hussain

When Rekaz Homes was entrusted to build the new Alhuda Islamic Center of Indiana, CEO Hossam Wanas, a proud citizen of Fishers, felt compelled to make the mosque into a work of art with architecture that would make the whole city proud.

“Having witnessed the rapid rise of Fishers as one of the best cities to live and raise a family with an excellent profile of safety and diversity, the call to action became even more pressing to create a building that showcases all our great city has to offer,” says Wanas, who has worked in the construction industry for many years starting from his home in Alexandria, Egypt and continuing in Fishers, Indiana.

Wanas envisioned erecting a mosque that would be the most beautiful in the country, and one that complements the city’s futuristic vision. Therefore, he actively participated in the initial exterior and interior design, consulting with master builders, designers and craftsmen in Egypt and traveling to conventions around the world to learn about the best materials that

could be used for the project, all while being mindful of cost.

“The challenge was obvious as we already have exquisite mosques in the United States such as the Diyanet Center of America in Maryland and the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.,” Wanas says.

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MAIN PRAYER HALL (MUSALLA) This is the main prayer area totaling 13,000 square feet with a soaring 28’ ceiling. The floors are covered in fine Turkish carpet with a thread density of 1.1 million points per square meter. The woodwork was carried out by the finest carpenters in Indiana, assembling over 1,000 detailed wood pieces. The columns are octagonal and are encased in fine Brazilian granite known as Taj Mahal. A Quranic verse adorns this space that was crafted in Indonesia using mahogany wood and was assembled by an expert in Chicago.

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER WORK The community has so much to give. This small army of volunteers, under the direction of Judy Aljabi Nahlawi, who took the initiative and lead the effort, was able to help cut costs so the funds could go to more needed areas.

Countless hours of working on Gold Leaf ceilings, stenciling patterns on walls, and cleaning were put in to insure the mosque would be ready for the grand opening.

ENTRANCE AND GATHERING AREA A special focus was on creating an open space, mimicking the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and further accentuated by light colors that echo the exterior design to give a visually smooth transition upon entering the mosque. The materials were carefully chosen, and include porcelain tiles from Italy and a handmade Islamic mosaic from Spain.

Brass accents were used throughout to tie the design elements together. The entrance to the prayer area is covered in the Brazilian Taj Mahal granite and is crowned with Islamic art inspired by the Cologne Mosque in Germany.

He recognized that it would be difficult to execute a similar project, due to the larger space and budgets that the leaders of those projects enjoyed.

“These buildings were inspired by architecture from the Ottoman Empire dating back to the 14th century and influenced by Byzantine architecture, combining a blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern history,” Wanas says.

“Therefore, my direction to help this mosque be most unique was to choose a concept of design focused on modern Islamic architecture.”

As a result, the mosque is the only one in the U.S. that uses these elements, making it truly one of a kind. Combining the rich elements of Islamic history with contemporary building design, modern Islamic architecture incorporates the use of

modern-day building materials including glass, fiberglass, copper, gold leaf, porcelain floors, marble, granite, and vivid colors such as white, blue and gold, all while maintaining the fundamental structural appearance of a mosque complete with domes, minarets and Islamic art.

“This approach allowed us to build an iconic structure that mirrors the vibrance exhibited throughout the City of Fishers while staying

JESSICA HANCOCK’S ISLAMIC ART The smaller 14’ domes are inspired by the domes in Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina. The main dome, which is 28’ in diameter, is unique and displays select Quranic verses. The semicircular wall niche denoting the direction of Mecca. Hancock also provided artwork for windows, wall patterns (for the carpenters), gilded one 20-foot arched entry ceiling and the 4-foot tall border atop the gymnasium.

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LIGHTING AND CHANDELIERS All of the chandeliers were custom built by master crafters in Egypt. Made from copper and gold plated with 18-karat gold, the chandeliers hanging from the smaller domes are 7’ in diameter and weigh 600 pounds each, inspired by those of the Sayeda Zainab Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The main dome chandelier is made from the same materials, and is 14’ wide and 1,200 pounds. It is inspired by that of the Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina. In addition, 30 pendants and wall lights complete the overall design.

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RESTROOMS AND LAVATORIES (ABLUTION WASH AREAS) A characteristic design incorporates porcelain and mosaics, further defined by the use of indirect lighting to highlight the golden faucets, stone handles and golden beveled mirrors.

FATUMAH INTERFAITH ROOM This room is named in loving memory of the young Fatima Hassuneh, who passed away in a tragic traffic accident in 2017 at 18 years old. She was known for her kindness, good manners and passionate participation in interfaith activities. This room is to be used as a safe, welcoming space for people of all faiths to foster education, compassion and peaceful coexistence. It is the only room which contains a rare marble wall etched with a golden color pattern, and an inner dome decorated with a spectacular pattern. It houses a state-of-the-art audiovisual system through which remote meetings can be conducted.

true to a budget set forth by the donations of community members,” Wanas says.

The project, which took three years to complete, is a 40,000-square-foot structure with a distinctive exterior and an interior that merges open areas, natural light and high-quality finishes to achieve the final product. In early August 2020, Wanas started taking multiple groups of community members on tours through the building and during various stages of the construction process. Each time the people were left awestruck at the beauty of his intricate creation.

All the positive feedback made Wanas strive to make sure this project was nothing but amazing.

Wanas searched for quite some time to find just the right artist who could paint murals throughout the building. After a rigorous nationwide selection process, he came across the artist Jessica Hancock.

“Until I found her, my original plan was to bring in someone from overseas because I wanted someone who could do Islamic artwork,” Wanas says.

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He provided Hancock with pictures and elements to study, and she delivered.

“Jessica had the patience to learn it and she worked tirelessly for four months creating a signature design pattern for the mosque’s unique Islamic art,” Wanas says. “She did great work.”

Alhuda Islamic Center is located at 12201 Lantern Road in Fishers.

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THE SIXPENCE NEW BOONE COUNTY VENUE BRINGS ROMANCE & CHARM TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

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Every bride wants their wedding day to be filled with romance, charm and whimsy.

That’s precisely what a new wedding and event venue in Zionsville is hoping to provide. The Sixpence sits on 17 acres of rolling hills located off of U.S. 32 and State Road 421.

Zionsville resident Shelby Henry co-owns the venue with her parents, Chris and Tana Henry.

Co-Owners Shelby Henry and her dad Chris Henry

“I lived in Zionsville for all 18 years before I went off to college in West Palm Beach, Florida,” Henry says. “During those four years in Florida, I earned my bachelor’s 18 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JULY 2021 / TownePost.com

degree. That’s also where my wedding videography and photography business took off.”

With the business based in Florida, Henry traveled to many destinations for weddings.

“In seeing all those different venues, I was able to see what worked for weddings and what didn’t work so well,” she says. “As a photographer, the aesthetic of a space is very important. Over time I picked up on little things here and there.”

That’s where the idea for The Sixpence started.

“About three years ago, my team and I started doing research and looking at the

different types of wedding venues in the Zionsville area,” Henry says. “I knew I had the skill set to design a space that was not only beautiful but functional, as well.”

Henry knew she wanted to build a space with a purpose.

“A lot of times venues are renovated from what they were previously to be a wedding or event venue,” Henry says. “Sometimes that works well, and sometimes it just doesn’t. I was passionate about this space being purpose-built.”

Henry wanted to have control over a space that would provide multiple uses.

“It was so important to have our hands in all the little details,” Henry says. “I wanted to be able to create a natural flow within the space. I wanted to make sure we had a beautiful outdoor ceremony area with an equally as beautiful interior area for weddings in case of rain.”

The idea of working with her parents came naturally to Shelby. Chris serves as acting general contractor, and Tana serves as coowner.

“My dad has always been my business mentor,” Henry says. “I’ve always looked up to him in that regard. I’m grateful because I couldn’t have done this without them.”

The Sixpence property is adorned with

three unique structures: The Barn, The Homestead and The Workshop.

“The Barn is the main attraction of the property,” Henry says. “The two other properties were already on the property, but we built The Barn. It’s 8,000 square feet and can accommodate 300 guests for an inside event. The interior was built with intent.”

The Homestead is an 1851 renovated farmhouse that provides overnight accommodations.

“The Homestead sleeps 10 and is perfect for overnight accommodations for the bridal party,” Henry says. “The deck includes a hot tub which is perfect for watching the sunset over the rolling hills.”

The Workshop is best described as the man cave of your dreams.

“The Workshop has a bar, darts, a pool table, a car lift and so much more,” Henry says. “It can hold up to 75 people for events such as a dropped. As the story goes, if you put a rehearsal dinner or a corporate event.” sixpence in your shoe on your wedding day, you’ll have good luck.”

Even the name The Sixpence was created with purpose and centered around a Henry felt the name was a nod to classic traditional wedding poem. romance.

“The name came from the traditional bridal poem,” Henry says. “Something old.

Something new. Something borrowed.

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“We like to say The Sixpence is where classic romance meets modern luxury,” Henry says. “This is a place where those two things can exist together, and guests can create a unique event.”

The community of Zionsville has opened the Henry family business with open arms.

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“We’ve already created vendor partners with local businesses,” Henry says. “I can’t take credit for this as much as I give credit to my parents. They’ve lived here for so long. We have such a great sense of community within my own family which has been awesome. We’ve had the opportunity to work with long-standing people in the Zionsville community. It’s been so encouraging, and we’re grateful for it.”

Since opening June 18, they have weddings scheduled through 2022.

“With opening during the COVID era, it can be scary,” Henry says. “We couldn’t have planned it this way, but so far, it’s been great. We’re currently booking weddings through the end of 2022. We plan to open our 2023 calendar this fall.”

The Sixpence is located at 4400 N. 1000 E. For more information, visit thesixpence.com.

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NOTHING BUNDT CAKES LAUNCHES WHITESTOWN PARKWAY LOCATION

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Whether it’s a tiny cake that fits in your hand, or a cake as big as grandma used to make, the delicious offerings from Nothing Bundt Cakes make everyone smile.

Whitestown and Zionsville residents won’t have far to travel to enjoy them, as a local

store is opening on Whitestown Parkway.

The popular cakes, with their classic doughnut shape and distinctive ridges, are perfect for any holiday or occasion.

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first Nothing Bundt Cakes establishment at Keystone Crossing. The couple was living in Las Vegas when they discovered the franchise. A graduate of Zionsville High School, Selman’s family lived in the area from 1997 until 2002 ,while his father was employed by IndyCar Series. He had been looking for a way to return to Zionsville,

and seized the opportunity.

“I had the occasion to meet one of the founders of Nothing Bundt Cakes,” Selman says. “We started talks in 2017, and by November we opened the Keystone store.

The concept is simple - it was created by two women and the only product is bundt cakes. There is one amazing, signature butter cream cheese frosting, and 10 flavors of cake with some seasonal rotations. We have four sizes, and decorations for any kind of event, occasion or holiday can be added to the cakes.”

The largest is a 10” cake for $33.50, which feeds 18 to 20 people, followed by an 8” cake at $23.50, for eight to 10. They can be tiered together for even more servings.

Cupcake-sized Bundtlets are a great option for a business group that wants to supply a small treat for individual workers, and they can be purchased individually for $4.50, or $49.50 for a dozen. They can be stacked up to three cakes tall, and wrapped in cellophane. Bundtinis, made to be enjoyed in one or two bites, are sold in a Bundtini Bundle Box of 12 for $20.50. There are additional charges for adding decorations.

The flavors on the menu please chocolate lovers as well as those who prefer fruit. Red Velvet and Chocolate Chocolate Chip are available, as well as Classic Vanilla, Lemon, Carrot and several others. The biggest seller is White Chocolate Raspberry. All varieties

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of cakes and flavors can be ordered online for pickup or delivery.

“When I went to Zionsville High School, I loved the family atmosphere,” Selman says. “It’s a town where people really look after each other. My family and I love going

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Whitestown has done such a good job growing the community. Being close to I-65, the store has a great location with good visibility. I’m excited to get in on the ground floor and get established. We like bringing

joy to people with our cakes - that’s a win in our books.”

For more info on Nothing Bundt Cakes including a menu and location details, visit nothingbundtcakes.com.

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