(The Hoot News photo provided) During their annual awards event last Friday evening, the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce announced that Lisa Bayford Fensler is the 2023 Churubusco Citizen of the Year.

Fensler, an active Chamber member, was honored with the award at the Chamber event, held at Edwin Coe Distillery, celebrating the community’s best and brightest residents and businesses. Fensler is the owner of Center Stage Dance Academy and Heroes Family Bistro & Pub.

Above, at left, Fensler holds her award which was presented by Churubusco Chamber vice president Madalyn Sade-Bartl, right.