Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 20, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 October 2013 — Page 3

Abel recognized for longterm chamber support Wakarusa Chamber hands out awards at annual meeting

i n f s i, By Amy Wenger / Advance correspondent WAKARUSA - For one extraordinary evening eadi year, the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community to gather together and _____

/ O Q —“ • celebrate the achievements of dedicated individuals who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence in their hometown. The 2013 edition of the Wakarusa Chamber Appreciation Banquet was held on Monday, September 23 at Nelson's Banquet Hall in Wakarusa. Several individuals were lauded for their contributions in various fields of endeavor. There were nearly 240 people in attendance, and a number of guests presenters and speakers were on hand to provide humor and enlightenment throughout the course of the night. Dr. Robert Abel was selected for the distinction

of "Friend of the Chamber/' a very fitting tribute to a man who is credited for originating, funding, sponsoring, and volunteering toward much of the Chamber's mission over the years. Over the duration of Dr. Abel's lengthy and illustrious career in medicine, he has delivered 10,612 babies, which was noted as being a number higher than the total population of seven countries. To further distinguish Dr. Abel as a pioneer of the community, he was dubbed the "Founding Father of Wakarusa," and was surprised with a Power Point presentation from WNDU weather personality Gary Sieber. Sieber's penchant for puns and good natured rhyming was very evident in

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A . 'By Amy Wegner Advance correspondent NAPPANEE One wouldn't need to spend much time in Nappanee to realize tnat it's a city that embraces its heritage and history. And there are those who would love the chance to stroll about the stately older buildings, perhaps glimpsing in the windows, wondering what life might have been like for the earliest residents of the community. Now there's an opportunity to live out that experience for one memorable evening. Once again this year, the Nappanee Public Library, in conjunction with the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission, will be hosting its "Night at the Museum" tours on the night of Friday, October 11 from 6to 8 p.m. The event will be located at the Nappanee Welcome Center, 302 West Market Street, and is free of charge for all who wish to attend. Guests who arrive at the Center will be escorted through various rooms, in which vignettes depicting integral scenes and characters from Nappanee history will be shown. Much of the items displayed throughout

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——Mu. - ■■ ■ M , ■ - [ *Trin ii -Mini. An'old fashioned'photo session is comprised of a few cast members from "Night at the Museum." Cast members and the roles they will play include: Linda Arch - Gerty; Margaret Belt - Dutch Girl; Jeanie Dudley - Evelyn; Ashley Escamilla - Child 1; Nora Flores - Child 2; Daniel Hochstetler- Daniel; Keaton Kitson - Lee Weaver; Arrington Krull - Sister; John Loucks - Vance GeorgejAndrew McCoy - Brother; Candice Overmyer - Mary; Diana Smith - Martha; Dick Smith - John Keller; Rocki Stillson - Tour Guide;Tllly Stillson - Vi; EJ. Weirich - Rudy; Amy Wenger - Betty; Hannah Wenger - Dorothy; Grace McCoy - Grace; and CaroLWePtt :NgISPiW^

his tribute to Dr. Abel. Steve Shively, a longtime educator of the local school circuit, was chosen as "Educator of the Year." Shively's career in teaching includes nine years in the Goshen school system and 23 years for Wa-Nee Community

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Gary Sieber, weather personality for television station WNDU, shares a "punny" presentation to dazzle the honorees and guests of the 15th Annual Wakarusa Chamber Appreciation Banquet on Monday, Sept. 23 at Nelson's Banquet Hall in Wakarusa.

ing life he led before he arrived in Wakarusa to launch his insurance business, having traveled the country after high school, obtaining his license as an aircraft mechanic, and playing the trombone. Jo Geleske accepted the award on behalf of the Wakarusa Public Library, observing that the library now boasts a collection of more than 70,000 items and serves nearly 160 patrons on a daily basis. Hot Headz Salon and Spa was named as the recipient of "New Chamber Business Award," an honor which was accepted by owner Jamye Richmond. The business began in March of 2012, and Richmond expressed thankfulness to the town for giving her and the business a chance to embrace

the various settings are provided courtesy of the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection. Among the moments that wUI be witnessed include an introduction to a local rocket scientist, a day in the life of a famous choral conductor, and a conversation about the influence of World War II on the workforce and on the home front. Adding to the evening's intrigue will be an illuminated display of Nappanee's Fall Flower Carpet just beyond the entrance of the Welcome Center in the 100 block of North Locke Street. The display, which features approximately 7,000 mums, has an arts-inspired pattern, and can be viewed between October 1 through October 12, with cooperation from the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. More information about the design can be found at http: / / www.fallflowercarpets.com/. For more information about the 3rd annual "Night at the Museum" production, call 773-7919 or search the Web at http:/ /www. nappaneelibrary.org/. Inquiries can also be directed to Martha Weirich via e-mail at [email protected].

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Schools, in what was once termed "Woods" and "Shop" classes, but is now regarded as "Industrial Tech/ Building Trades." The honor came as a surprise to Shively, who joked with the audience that his career has somewhat come full circle, as he is now employed at BriMar Wood Innovations, under the tutelage of one of his former students. Dean Ferguson of Countryside Insurance and the Wakarusa Public Library were both bestowed with of "Business of the Year" honors. Ferguson shared a bit about the fasdnat- : i:r~ i_j

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Those who were lauded include, in front, Dr. Robert Abel, "Friend of the Chamber," and in back, Steve Shively, "Educator of the Year;" Dean Ferguson of Countryside Insurance "Business of the Year;" Jamye Richmond of Hot Headz Salon,"New Business Award;" and Jo Geleske of Wakarusa Public Library, "Business of the Year."

the spirit of creating something new, along with the continual support of the customers that have allowed her to realize this dream. A special presentation was also made by the staff of Keyßank, as Danielle Hunt and Adam Bujalski presented Joyce Holmes with a diamond pendant to commemorate and salute her 35 years of service to the institution. The evening's emcee was a returning crowd favorite, Ed Kinney, who regaled the crowd with spirited anecdotes and jokes. The banquet committee included Patty Baker, Cindy Hill, Nadine Lengacher, and Deb Shively, who helped coordinate the distribution of door prizes and raffle tokens.

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Richmond's Feed Service provided five Tervis tumblers, Pro IT Solutions donated an Apple TV, the Wakarusa Chamber offered a Kindle HD, and J and N Stone provided ar Ipad Mini. Scott Tuttle of Livin' Lite RV was a sponsor for the awards as well. Corporate Table Sponsors were Miller's Senior Living, Dr. Robert Abel, Michiane Column and Truss, Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret, Seifert Drugs, the Nappanee Chamber oJ Commerce, the Town of Wakarusa, Pro II Solutions, Glen's Tire, Keyßank, J and N Stone, Interra Credit Union, the Wakarusa Public Library, the Wa-Nee Walk-In Medical Clinic, and Nelson's.

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