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
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U P C OM I N G
ACTI V I T I ES :
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Sept. 15 - FREE
CONCERT!
Fall Bluegrass
Festival 1-5
~Wasepi Gospel
AU G US T
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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)
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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…
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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: info@mmdesignsite.com
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