Newsletter - Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce
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Newsletter - Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce
WA K A R U S A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Newsletter Mark Your Calendar U P C OM I N G ACTI V I T I ES : Sept. 15 - FREE CONCERT! Fall Bluegrass Festival 1-5 ~Wasepi Gospel AU G US T ~ S EP T EMB E R 2 0 1 2 New WaNee Teachers and Staff Enjoy Luncheon Some graduated from NWHS, some came from area schools and some straight from college but ALL are glad to be a part of WaNee Community Schools and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by Miller’s Senior Living compliments Lake City Bank, sponsored by the Nappanee and Wakarusa Chambers. Singers ~HeartStrings Across from Corner Café’ (SR 19) Sept. 24 - Chamber Appreciation Banquet Roy & Christine Pickler - Contestants from the “Biggest Loser TV Show” guest speakers! $20 pp/$200 Table Before We Know It: Oct. Lamppost Decorating, Pumpkin Tree & Fall Party - (Oct. 18th) Nov. Christmas Open House Dec. Christmas Around the Tree! Christine Baldridge: Literacy Coach at Wakarusa Elementary. Christine has worked as an Instructional Coach for Elkhart Community Schools . Megan Beron: Kindergarten at Wakarusa Elementary. Megan comes to us from PHM where she also taught Kindergarten. Casey Bough: Physical Education Department at NWHS. Casey graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Physical Education. James Checkley: 6th grade Computer Application at NW Middle. James graduated from Bethel College. He was a Practical Arts Teacher in Gary, Indiana. Kris Fielstra: Guidance Counselor at Wakarusa Elementary. Kris graduated from IUSB. She has several years of experience teaching 5 th grade in Jimtown and Smith-Green Community Schools. Brandy Hahn: Kindergarten at Woodview Elementary. Brandy graduated from NorthWood High School and IUSB and taught Kindergarten at Concord South Side. Brittany Harnish: Kindergarten at Woodview Elementary. Brittany graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Interpersonal Relationships. Damon Hummel: Industrial Tech at NorthWood High School. In addition to teaching, Damon has been named as the Head Wrestling Coach at NWHS. He is a Ball State University graduate and has been teaching Industrial Technology in the Indianapolis area. Bert Kuhn: 3rd Grade at Wakarusa Elementary. Bert completed her teaching degree at IUSB in Dec. 2011. She filled two maternity leaves at Wakarusa Elementary in the past two years. Zac Lechlitner: Industrial Tech at NorthWood High School. PA G E 2 THANK YOU Teacher Gift Donators: American Fidelity Assurance Co. Antiques on the Square Community Hospital of Bremen Culinary Mill Dr. Neal Yoder, DDS Dr. Weldy's Associates Edward Jones Encore FCDC Goshen College Graber Flooring Studio Grandma's Pantry Interra Credit Union J&N Stone Jessco Jim Moore Motors KeyBank Kindig & Sloat Larimer Furniture LJ Wagner Main Street Coffee Shop McCormick Motors McDonald's (Wakarusa) Miller's Senior Living Monteith Tire Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Nappanee Bakery & Treats Nappanee Public Library New To You Resale Store Persing Tire & Lube Richmond's' Feed & Gifts Rocket Science Ice Cream Schmidt Furniture & Cabinetry Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home Topping Dental Utilimaster Corp. Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce Wakarusa Convenience Store Wakarusa Pro Hardware & Rental Stop Wakarusa Public Library WaNee Medical Walk-In Clinic Wilson Print & Graphics New Teacher’s Continued: Austin Miller: 8th Grade at NW Middle School. Austin graduated from IPFW in May 2012. He attended Westview High School in Topeka. John Payne: Principal at Wakarusa Elementary School. John is a graduate of Bethel College where he excelled academically and also athletically – playing basketball for the Bethel Pilots. He has been an elementary teacher and most recently, principal of Woodland Elementary in Elkhart Community Schools. Stephanie Prickel: 1st Grade at Wakarusa Elementary. Stephanie graduated from Ball State University. Stephanie has been a Substitute Teacher for WaNee and also worked as an Intervention Specialist. Aaron Risedorph: Social Studies at NorthWood High School. Aaron graduated from IPFW. He taught Social Studies at East Noble Middle School in Kendallville. Jay Sheets: 3rd Grade at Wakarusa Elementary, JV Baseball Coach at NWHS Jay graduated from NWHS and Manchester College with a degree in Elementary Education. Jay has been a substitute teacher for WaNee and filled a maternity leave in Wakarusa . Kathy Stichter: Kindergarten at Wakarusa Elementary. Kathy is a NWHS graduate and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Education, along with a Reading Endorsement from IUSB. Kathy taught 2 years in the Title I reading program, and also completed 2 maternity leaves for WaNee schools. Brooke Wilson : Spanish at NorthWood High School. Brooke is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend. She taught in Goshen Community Schools and has traveled extensively – utilizing her gift of language. Superintendent Joe Sabo recognized two of the NWHS graduates: Zac Lechlitner and Jay Scheets. Save the DATE! 9-24-12 - Chamber Banquet The “Picklers” from Middlebury, IN who lost lots of weight on THE BIGGEST LOSER Television Show will be the guest speakers!! $20 pp or $200 table of 8 Your TICKET serves as a “Chance” in the raffle for a NEW Ipad, Kindle Fire & Much more!!! Invitations coming Soon!!!!! PA G E 3 Member to Member Special Offer Need a new website or don't have one yet? MMDesign is offering a special running until August 31st for ALL WAKARUSA CHAMBER MEMBERS!! Get a basic site for $1200 ($300 off normal price). Basic site includes the following… • • • • Customized professional graphics Featured animated slider on homepage Built in CMS (Content Management System) - edit on your own! 4-8 pages Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Contact form and google map To see some of MMDesign's web design work click here http://www.mmdesignsite.com/portfolio/web-design. Also MMDesign provides other design services so be sure to checkout the rest of their portfolio. Contact Mike Miller at MMDesign today!; (574) 226-2295 Email: [email protected] www.mmdesignsite.com ICE CREAM SOCIAL FILLS THE STREETS! What Do You Think About a Wakarusa Tractor Show? Bart Rice, Troy Schwartz, Shane Weldy and Steve Shively held a meeting to investigate the possibility of a Wakarusa Tractor Show! More information to follow as the investigation continues! Be sure to return your FALL LETTERS Look What I Found Online --- Cook’s #2 Indicating your intentions for sponsorship from now until Christmas! http://mycookspizza.com/ In Noblesville, IN!! ~Lamp Post Décor ~ Fall Party Sponsor CAKES CIDER CARNIVAL GAMES CONTEST COTTON CANDY ~ Christmas Cookie Sponsor ~Co-Operative Raffle Promotion ($25) Look at this Cheesecake!! 129 Days Until Christmas! NEWSLETTER PA G E 4 Patriot Day Ceremony - Open to Public Patriot Day Ceremony, Remembering 9-11 When: September 11, 2012 Time: 7:00pm Where: Wakarusa Memorial Park Bad Weather: NorthWood Middle School Cafeteria Your local scouting community is holding their 2nd annual Scout Surge a 9-11 remembrance ceremony at Wakarusa Memorial Park at 7:00pm. This service will last approximately 45min. Please bring your chairs as we honor and our local first responders, our armed forces and their families as well as remember this day in our nation’s history. On September 11, 2001 nearly 3,000 innocent people died in the most devastating terrorist attack upon our country. For the families and friends of those lost on 9/11, commemorating their lives in a meaningful way ensures that their memory will live on for future generations. In the days following 9/11, people of all ages came together as one in communities around our country. Join the Surge and show your patriotism by participating in a Day of Remembrance in your community. With your help we will Always Remember! To learn more about Scout Surge please visit http://voicesofseptember11.org/scoutsurge/scoutsurge.html Euchre Tournament - Tuesday, Aug. 28th - Miller’s Senior Living Prizes, Refreshments, NO COST, RSVP required (574) 862-1918 Lamp Post Decorating Time: Have YOUR business’ name downtown for a month! First come, First Served on Post reservations! ALL Participants included in Co-operative Advertising! You should have received a form in the mail… if not let me know. So far Posts 18, 6, 17, 25, 26 & 24 have been spoken for! Fall Party: The date has been set for the Fall Party! Thursday, October 18th (day before fall break) Plan to take part in themed costume contests, carnival games, cake walk and FUN! 7-9pm. Chamber Plea - Please! What does the “Chamber” do? I’ve been asked this question a few times this month and would like to answer! The “Chamber” ie “Me” --“I” have the desire to promote and help Chamber Members. To be a hub of communication - business to business and business to community HOWEVER - I can only help you if you help me! To be honest, it hurts my feelings when I see a Chamber Member’s Sale Flier in a downtown store front and one wasn’t given to me, or I see a sign posted at your business with a change in hours or find out months later that so&so doesn’t manage or work there anymore. I would love to be passing along this type of information for my Members and keep our website up to date. So my plea… please… use me...at the least - I am here to help promote your business and make it easier for patrons to know what services & products you offer and how to contact you. NEWSLETTER