February 2016 - North Manchester Chamber of Commerce

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February 2016
Chamber Hosts Annual Dinner
On Thursday January 21st the
ding day.
Chamber of Commerce held its
Education for Conflict Resolu-
annual dinner. There was a tone tion received the Community
of remembrance for a great man Spirit Award for their influence
who influenced not only the
on the community through
can do for someone. Not only has
she served on the Indiana School
Board Association, but she also
currently serves on the DePauw
Board of Trustees and is on their
working to end global conflict
national campaign committee.
by starting at home. This award
“Our 2015 Citizen of the Year
was accepted for them by the
embodies all that is admired in a
organization’s Board President,
true servant leader. She continues
Along with recognizing Chris
Jim Shively, who has helped the
to be a huge asset to everyone
there were awards given to
company tremendously in its
and everything that she touches.”
Chamber, but the entire Manchester community, Chris Garber; citizens came out to enjoy a
meal and fellowship.
recognize the hard work of indi- growth over the last 28 years.
Jim Smith ( 2014 Citizen of the
viduals.
Year Award recipient)
Sally Krouse was named 2015
Werking Studio located on Main Citizen of the Year for her work
Street was awarded the Com-
in shaping the education system
merce Award for their influence throughout the community.
in the community and their
financial success as a group.
Dave Randall created this company due in part to his love for
photography and his interest in
helping others have lasting
memories ranging from high
school senior photos to a wed-
She helped bring about what is
now the Learn More Center and
has been on the Board of Trustees of Manchester Community
Schools for 18 years.
Krouse sees the larger picture in
what education is and what it
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February 2016
LIVING WELL TO RESEARCH TRANSIT SYSTEM
900 households in Wabash
County do not have a vehicle
at all according to the 2010
Census. Living Well in Wabash County sees that as a
reason for their transportation program to help out by
improving the system
through the testing they
want to do.
This testing period will be
using the resources Living
Well has through their partnership with the Rural
Transit Assistance Program.
Living Well is doing a survey with members of the
community to see where the
faults really lie and where
vital services…” -Beverly
they need to improve in pa-
Ferry.
nology to be able to expand
https://app.keysurvey.com/f/101177
Living Well in Wabash Coun- 4/e737/
ty applied for, and received,
Employer Survey:
a grant from National Rural
https://app.keysurvey.com/f/101157
Transportation Assistance
4/1192/
Program (NRTAP). The goal
of the Transportation Service Rider Survey:
for the purpose of connect-
Planning Project is to in-
ing, disadvantaged and low-
crease mobility and quality
income individuals, veter-
of life for all Wabash Coun-
ans, seniors, youths and oth-
ty residents. Please take the
ers with local workforce
survey that fits you and
Training, Employment cen-
please share the links with
ters, health care and other
others. Living Well oper-
trons eyes rather than just
their own.
“We want to build upon our
efforts to modernize our
transit system through tech-
UPCOMING EVENTS

Community Survey:
https://app.keysurvey.com/f/101624
ates Wabash County Transit, which is a Wabash County United Fund program.
Manchester Symphony Orchestra
March 6th

Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by NMPR
March 19th

Relay For Life at Market Square
April 30th

North Manchester Chamber of
Commerce
109 N. Market Street
North Manchester, IN 46962
Tulip Festival at Peabody Retirement Home
April 30th

Annual Golf Outing at Sycamore Golf Club
May 6th

Manchester Main Street Garden Walk
June 18th

Fun Fest Aug. 10-13th

Wine & Beer Tasting Event at Sycamore Golf
Club
September 9th

Eel River Arts Festival/ Manchester Main
Street
September 10th

Harvest Festival on Market Street

Manchester Main Street Holiday Gala
December 3rd

Timbercrest Senior Living’s Festival of Trees
December 3rd
October 1st
Bridging Our Community
Phone: 260.982.7644
E-mail: [email protected]
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Naragon and Purdy, Inc. CPAs
Welcomes
Camille Bedke!
Naragon & Purdy, Inc., CPAs is excited
to introduce Camille Bedke!
Camille joined the firm in early January, filling a void created when Jo Hays
accepted a full-time job opportunity at
Manchester University … working for a
close friend, Chris Garber, and Dan’s
son Pieter.
Dan remarked: “Jo’s calm and seasoned presence during tax season will
be missed … but we feel very fortunate
to have found someone we think will
step quite nicely into that same role.”
Camille is married to Brice and a mother of four. She has called North Manchester home for 21 years … raising her
family, teaching piano and providing
child care during that time. Born and
raised on a potato farm in a small town
in southeast Idaho, Camille is no
stranger to hard work. “Harvesting
spuds might seem like a long stretch
from the crazy world of a CPA firm
during tax season … but we’re confident Camille is fully up to the challenge.” added Naragon.
Camille and Brice grew up in the same
small town and married while in college and are both avid BYU Cougar and
Oregon Duck fans, attending both universities. Local sports fans are likely
familiar with the Bedke children.
Carter is currently in 7th grade, Rae is a
junior at MHS, Malyssa is studying
Engineering at Utah State and Jessica is
living in Colorado with her husband
and baby after graduating from BYU.
YES … Camille is also a very proud and
happy Grandma!
In her precious few spare moments,
Camille enjoys serving her church, focused on the youth … reading, gardening, biking and generally doing anything outdoors … especially if it happens to be on a warm sunny beach!
Please welcome Camille to the North
Manchester business community and
Naragon & Purdy, Inc., CPAs. She’ll
most likely be the person answering
your phone call or greeting you as you
enter our lobby.
Welcome New Member Anytime Catering!
This company will cater any event you need! If you want more
information on which events they will cater and what they do
you can email them at:
[email protected]
Or call 260.306.1647
They are located at 505 W 2nd Street
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February 2016
NEW MEMBER HOT OFF THE PRESS
Located on Front Street in North Manchester Lisa Ulrey and Marlene Richter have started a company that
creates one of a kind t-shirts. Regardless of whether the customer wants 1 t-shirt or
100 of them their
company can do it.
They pride themselves in the reliability of quick delivery and quality. Producing
great customer service is their top priority.
Since their move to North Manchester the company has been busy filling orders
and setting up their small showroom where customers can view possible t-shirt
designs.
A ribbon cutting for the company will be held on February 15th.
They have no set business hours, but you can call them at:
260- 591-8331
Or email them at:
Bisontennial
The 200 year anniversary of
gift. There are 3-4 students working
Izzy Diaz, Ava Barefoot, Desiree Blum
Indiana being this year is the reason
on each bison for the companies who and Ray Hathaway. The presiding art
students at North Manchester high
ordered one. The sponsoring busi-
teacher Debra Kern is assisting the stu-
school and junior high are painting
nesses gave them an all clear on us-
dents in the project and is helping with
cement bison that weigh in at approxi-
ing their creativity as long as the bi-
the finalization of the designs.
mately 450 pounds.
son’s are painted with something
The Bison are meant to represent the
state seal of Indiana and the state’s history while showcasing the following
sponsoring businesses: Wabash County Convention and Visitors Bureau, BIT
relating to their business. The logos
of each company will be somewhere
present on the bison’s, but currently
the designs for each bison are still a
secret until the unveiling.
Computers, North Manchester Police
One of the bison will be painted in
Department, North Manchester Fire
the library the entire process so that
Department, Riverbridge Electric, The
students that are not working on the
Town of North Manchester, First Finan- project can still see the step by step
cial Bank, Halderman Companies, Hart- process the art students are doing
ing Furniture, Timbercrest Senior Liv-
and show their support for their fel-
ing Community, Allen Feeds, Bippus
low classmates. The students who are
State Bank.
working on the project are: Rebekah
The Chamber of Commerce offered the
idea to the art department as their 2016
community art project for the 8th grade
Pyle, Isa dockter, Keauna Allen, Lydia Niccum, Sarah Pyle, Iden Shoemaker, Sarah Wagner, Chloe Steele,
Once completed the statues will be
placed along the main thoroughfare
and be on
display
through
2016.
“I am excited to
showcase
the artistic
talents of
our club and school. We can share in
the abilities of everybody and grow as a
club through this process.” – Izzy Diaz