Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 13, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 April 2010 — Page 8
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The ‘Embrace The Pace’ philosophy: A bustling downtown. A busy gateway to Amish Country, friendly people. An on-the-go RV industry and underneath it alt the quiet rhythms of Amish life. Just outside of town, family-owned businesses thrive cementing the area's tradition as a center of entrepreneurial craftsmanship. The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, 574-733-7812, toll free at 877-277-5375, or www.embracethepace.com.
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Feirelgas ‘Round Up’ day is April 24
By Antta Munson Edook Ed Read is normally a pretty happy man, but he's really fired up if you'll forgive die pun about April 24. That's the date Ferrellgas, the company for whom he serves as the area's key man, will host its first and what he hopes will be annual "Ferrellgas Round Up Day" at the New Paris office at die comer of US. 6 and Indiana 15. Hie spring event is designed to remind everyone to fill up the propane gas grill cylinders in time for that first great day of outdoor cooking, at discounted prices. It's also a day to collect food for the local food banks for those neighbors who are less fortunate. "All the food collected will be going to local food pantries," Read explained. "The price of the grill cylinder will be only $9, tax included, on die 24th only. Bring a food item for die food pantries." Read is the • Nappanee area
Chamber members ready for visitor season
There's a renewed spirit of commitment and community this spring among die Nappanee area business owners and operators, both downtown and in the surrounding rural areas. It's all in keeping with the "Embrace The Pace" motto which has become so much more than a simple phrase for all of us. Much preparation was undertaken during the winter months, and Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce members are ready to see the visitor season swing into full bloom. Watch for an upcoming series of television commercials on our area local channels throughout the summer. You'll see some familiar —1 and maybe not so familiar sights, as well as your business friends and colleagues under the banner of "Explore Nappanee." Both the downtown business district and our rural countryside shops are featured in these commercials provided by the Chamber's Retail Committee members, and funded through the Care & Share AuctidflHfiatf October. This joint effon MUffist one example of the cooperation among city and rural business ownws who have renewed
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Pacesetter of the Week account manager for Ferrellgas out of Fort Wayne, a company that's been serving homes, business and agricultural propane needs nationwide for 70 years. Ferrellgas prides itself on being a good neighbor to the nearly 1 million customers it serves. As the go-to guy for Nappanee area propane customers, Read knows farmers use a lot of propane for drying crops. That's why Ferrellgas' pricing is a plus. "Ferrellgas goes out of their way to make this as affordable as possible with great pricing programs," he said. "We have a customer-owned tank program where we will meet or beat any local competitors' price. Just call me and I take it from there." Read points to several events Ferrellgas sponsors across the country that encourages employees, customers and business partners to find ways to improve die world around
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Thursday, April 1 3 to 8 p.m. Rural Business Development Workshop Marketing Fee for the workshop At Maranatha Fellowship, Nappanee
their efforts to encourage people from throughout the Michiana region to visit and shop with us, in a setting that reminds people of times less hectic as they find our area's hidden treasures. Encourage your friends and neighbors to shop locally this year, as well. Each dollar spent in the community means better times for each citizen. And please take time to tell family and friends around the world why Nappanee continues to be the place you call home. Welcome them here to "Embrace The Pace" with us this summer. Larry Andrews, executive director, Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Welcome to our new "Embrace the Pace" page and "Talk of the Town" column! We plan to provide timely information about the events, people and places that everyone wants and needs to know more about on this special business page. And look for area businesses who will advertise on this page, as well. We encourage you to share your thoughts as weD as information with us for inclusion on this page as it continues to evolve and grow. E-mail us anytime at [email protected] with news and comments! We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your support. Anita Munson, Editor Quilt Garden looking for ‘seed money’ Those artful volunteers- who will be planting the Nappanee Quilt Garden near McCormick Golf Course more than 8,000 seeds to go into die ground, mind you! need some, pardon the pun, "seed money" for associated materials like fertilizer and mulch. The plants are being paid for by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors' Bureau. The volunteers from The Artful Quitters Guild have designed and stitched up a 36-inch square wall hanging of their One Room School House design based on the historic Culp School House, circa 1873-1952, to raffle off to a lucky winner, with proceeds going to the "seed money" fund for the Quilt Garden. Pretty clever, we'd say, and a beautiful reminder of the dedication to the project. Tickets are $1 each, or six for $5 and mav be purchased from the
them. They include working with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the Feeding America through Harvesters Read also is enthusiastic about his work because, he says, propane is a certified green fuel, so clean that forklifts powered by propane can be run indoors without health issues. The company also uses wily sustainable paper sources for its advertisements and mailers, preferring to use e-mail whenever possible. Read's experience and knowledge of the propane industry also means agricultural, commercial and residential customers know they'll get the best information possible from Ferrellgas. The company was founded in 1939 in Atchison, Kan., and has become the premiere propane provider in the country. For more information about how Read can help with your propane needs, and the April 24 Round Up activities, contact him at 574-596-0870.
Book Signing by John Bower Nappanee Center Monday, April 12 6 p.m. Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Meeting Dutch Kitchen, Nappanee
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Talk of the Town By Anita Munson Editor
Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, the Quilt Garden Committee members, and more. Tickets will be available until the drawing date of Aug. 2... Weldy Insurance a Top 10 agency For the second consecutive year, Weidy Insurance Agency, 65533 Ind. 19, Wakarusa, has been named as one of the Top Ten Agencies for Indiana Farmers . Mutual across Indiana. Founded in 1971, the company can be congratSee Look, Page B 4