 Chamber's Annual Dinner Honors Community Service
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for their annual awards program honoring citizens who have made, by their selfless service, contributions for the betterment of our area communities.
The awards presented are for:
Distinguished Citizen: awarded to a person who has made positive contributions to the quality of life in the Plymouth area.
- Distinguished Citizen Recipients:
2001 Chuck Glaub
2002 Bishop William C.R. Sheridan
2003 Dr. Rev. Ronald Liechty
Volunteer: awarded to a person who contributes volunteer talents and time to worthwhile organizations.
- Volunteer Recipients:
2001 Irene Vieweg
2002 Jack Stapleton
2003 Therese (Tess) Greer
Youth Service: awarded to a person who demonstrates exemplary service to the youth of the community.
- Youth Service Recipients:
2001 Leonard and Joanne Isban
2002 Everett Wallace
2003 Jay King
Public Servant: awarded to the person who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the public sector.
- Public Servant Recipients:
2001 Donnie Davidson
2002 Bill Gee
2003 Jack L. Davis
These honors may be given to people who qualify through lifetime achievement or extraordinary contributions in the past year. A five-person committee, separate from the Chamber, will select the Distinguished Citizen based on the nominations turned into the committee. The Distinguished Citizen award also includes a $500.00 check from the Chamber donated in the Distinguished Citizen's name to a charity of the recipient's choice. Each award recipient will receive a plaque and another plaque will be located at the Chamber office with award winners' names posted.
Executive Director, Doug Anspach, explains, "Our community is home to a number of individuals who have made Plymouth a better place to live, work and raise a family over the past 30 - 40 years. I believe we need to recognize those people in an appropriate public venue."
Nomination forms are available at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Bookworm Inc., Grand Rental Station, Sears, and Treat's Squire Shop. Nominations may also be submitted online.
Click here for online submission form Click here for printout submission form (pdf)
Completed forms need to be returned to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, by April 12, 2004.
Awards will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on May 6, 2004 at Christo's Banquet Center. The cost is $15.00 per person. Our entire community is invited to participate and attend.
RSVP's are required. Click here for online submission form
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 Howard's Lantern Works
574-935-0799; www.howardslanternworks.com
Howard's Lantern Works (formerly Howard's Classy Glass), stained glass artwork, now has a new web address highlighting his creations. The new website address is www.howardslanternworks.com.
Heartland Artists
321 N. Water Street, Plymouth; 574-935-4987; www.heartlandartists.org
The first annual Heartland Camera Club Photography Exhibit will run from April 12 to April 30. Admission and parking is free. Parking is also handicap accessible. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 1:30 to 5:30 and 1:00 to 4:00 on the first Saturday of each month. Visitors are always welcome to attend the Heartland Camera Club meetings each month on the 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the gallery.
Marshall Starke Development
1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth; 574-936-9400
The Marshall Starke Development Center (MSDC) is perhaps one of the better kept industrial secrets in the Marshall County area. Located in the Plymouth Industrial Park, MSDC offers a variety of outsourcing opportunities for local business and industry. MSDC has 15,000 square feet of industrial space and an available labor force of over 100 people. As stated in the flyer that was included in the March NewsMonth, no job is too large or too small. There is vast experience in light assembly, packaging, sorting and mailing. MSDC also manufactures wooden reels for the wire industry, and wooden shipping blocks for some window manufacturers. Quotes to prospective customers are given as the total price for a completed piece. Customers know exactly what they will be paying for each item that is packaged or produced. Often, MSDC produces just a portion of a larger job, controlling production costs of each step. Sub-contracting with MSDC eliminates guesswork and productivity issues. MSDC receive high marks on satisfaction surveys completed by MSDC customers for product quality and on time deliveries. Most MSDC customers have been with them for a number of years…that in itself makes a statement. MSDC's labor force is comprised primarily of individuals with disabilities. However, given the right tools and supports, their abilities can be tremendous assets to any business or industry. For a quote, a tour, or further information call Christie Rice, Industrial Director at 574-936-9400.
The Plymouth Urban Forestry Committee
The Plymouth Urban Forestry Committee is asking the community to partner with them for the 2004 tree sponsorship program. Businesses and private individuals can help ensure the continued beauty of the city by sponsoring the planting of trees for future generations to enjoy. The committee would like to secure 30 sponsorships by Arbor Day, April 30. Please review the enclosed form to see how you can help. Thank you. (see insert).
MC Older Adult Services
1305 W. Harrison Street, Plymouth; 574-936-9904
M. C. Older Adult Services will host a Medicare Prescription Discount Card Information seminar on Monday, May 3, 2004. There will be 2 sessions, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. These will be held at the Senior Center at 1305 W. Harrison St. The information will be helpful for recipients and caregivers.
People's Drug Store
301 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth; 574-936-3167
On Saturday, June 5, the American Diabetes Association will host the 5th annual Walk for Diabetes. The walk will begin and end at the Hoosier Old Wheels Pavilion in Centennial Park. The walk raises funds to help the American Diabetes Association fulfill its Mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected. It funds research toward a cure, provides educational materials to newly-diagnosed patients, and helps to send more than 170 children with diabetes to summer camp. Diabetes affects 18.2 million Americans, including more than 360,000 Hoosiers. Participation will make an impact in our community. Walking teams, sponsorships, donations and volunteer help for the day of the event are very much needed. Call Patty Hobbs, Walk Coordinator at 574-936-5808 or 1-888-342-2383.
The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
112 S. Center Street, Ste C, Plymouth; 574-935-4511; www.centerforhospice.org
The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. is pleased to announce that Roberta and Ben Ziolkowski have been selected to receive the 2004 Helping Hands Award. This prestigious award is given annually to individuals who have committed time and resources to helping the community, especially through their involvement with The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. is a not-for-profit, community-based agency providing comfort and support to all people facing the end of life. Through its offices, Hospice of St. Joseph County, Marshall County Hospice, Hospice of Elkhart County and Hospice House, serves St. Joseph, Marshall, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Starke Counties, and is Indiana's most chosen hospice program.
Crossroads Family Restaurant
2513 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth; 574-935-9945
Crossroads Family Restaurant has extended their hours on Friday nights to 9:00 PM with limited menu service featuring prime rib and Tom's Tasty Tater Famous Walleye from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Crossroads is open Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM, closing at 5:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays. There is full menu service until 5:00 PM.
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New Members
Apex Therapy Services, LLC
Alison Murphy
900 W. Jefferson Street
Plymouth, IN 46563
574-936-9600
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Russell Studio
Dave Gaskill
2255 E. Shore Drive
Culver, IN 46511
574-842-4232
www.russellstudio.com |
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April 2004
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WEDNESDAY |
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NOON
MCIA MEETING
CHAMBER |
2
7:30 PM
LEADERSHIP MC STEERING COMMT
KEYBANK
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OPEN HOUSE
New Surgical Unit
St. Joseph Reg. Med Center
1:00 p.m. |
3 |
4
PALM SUNDAY |
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SILVER HAWKS GAME
GATE OPENS 5:30
NIXON FIELD |
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GOOD FRIDAY
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MINISTERIAL ASSOC. MEETING
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PR/TOURISM
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PIDCO BOARD
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LEADERSHIP MC CLASS
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8:00 AM
MCCF EXEC
KEYBANK
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MCCF ANNUAL
FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |
28
NOON
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVMT
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April Inserts
City of Plymouth Tree Planting Sponsorship Project 2004
| Full-Size Specimens |
Ornamental Specimens (may be used in locations where full-size trees are not suitable) |
5. White Ash
6. Red Oak
7. Sugar Maple
8. Honey Locust |
5. White Dogwood
6. Eastern Red Bud
7. Washington Hawthorne |
Sponsors may purchase trees for any city parkway or may elect to participate in the city's targeted neighborhood reforestation areas (call for information). Trees typically come balled & burlapped, 1 1/2" calliper and approximately 4-6' tall depending on specimen.
The city will prep the site and plant the tree.
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Price: $100 for residential properties $200.00 for commercial properties
A pop-up printout is provided to send with donation to the City of Plymouth, 124 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563. Make checks payable to the City of Plymouth and designate tree fund. If you have any questions please call 936-2124 or 936-7517.
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EXCEL Driving Instruction, Inc.
Crossroads Academy
1800 Jim Neu Drive, Plymouth
Class Schedule Summer 2004 TOLL FREE 866-411-7852
June 2004
June 7 to June 8, 2004
Monday through Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
July 2004
July 12 to July 23, 2004
Monday through Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
August 2004
August 2 to August 13, 2004
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to Noon |
We are proud to be the first State-licensed driver education school to open in Marshall County, and we hope to serve your family's needs and schedule. For new 15 year-old drivers, State law requires 30 hours of classroom training and six behind-the-wheel driving sessions. Tuition is $395. EXCEL's cars will drive in Plymouth on weekdays and some weekends. Class size is limited.
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles licenses our entire faculty of driving instructors, and our school meets the requirements of an approved driver education program under the guidelines of the Indiana Department of Education. If you need to reach us, please call us toll free 1-866-411-7852.
Thank you for your interest in EXCEL Driving Training, Stu Summers
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Hearts and Hands, Inc.
Stronger Together
THIRD LATINO FESTIVAL 2004
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Centennial Park Amphitheater, Plymouth, IN
Since June 2001, Heart and Hands, Inc. has been helping limited-English speaking people of our community with English classes, conversation classes, translations and referrals to area social services. In February this year, we opened another teaching center in Bremen, with the cooperation of the Bremen Public Schools. We also provide a number of other cross-cultural classes and events.
In June 2002, Heart and Hands, Inc. held the First Latino Festival. Fourteen hundred people attended. In 2003, over 3000 enjoyed a great day for the Second Latino Festival.
This year we anticipate an even larger crowd. In an effort to keep this event admission-free for the entire community, we are asking your help in sponsoring the 2004 Latino Festival.
Sponsors of $1,000 or more will be provided with banner space and a free informational booth space.
Sponsors of $250 or more will receive an informational booth space.
All sponsors, who provide us with a logo, will have their logo included on the 150-200 T-shirts worn by the volunteers at the Festival.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Griffy at Heart and Hands, Inc. at 574-935-3846; e-mail: heartandhandsinc@earthlink.net. |
SWAN LAKE RESORT
invites you to
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pro Shop Deck (rain or shine)
Must RSVP the Plymouth Chamber at (574) 936-2323
by Friday, May 14th in order to be eligible to win Door Prizes.
Complimentary Hors d' oeuvres
Putting Contest - Door Prizes
The Pro Shop Will be Open!
5203 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, Plymouth, Indiana
574-935-5680 www.slresort.com
cash bar available
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Heartland Payment Systems
Member Services Provider for Key Bank, National Association, Cleveland, OH
Your Hometown Payments Provider
Fellow Chamber Members,
A credit and debit card processor you can trust has opened its Plymouth office.
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. is a full-service payment systems provider handling merchant credit and debit card, and payroll processing services for over 70,000 merchants of all types and sizes.
Recently, Heartland was named to Inc. Magazine's Top 500 List of America's fastest growing private companies for the second consecutive year and ranked #7 in size of the 25 largest companies on the list.
HPS Credit & Debit Card Processing
Heartland handles all elements of both credit and debit card transaction processing, offering a host of services that makes one-stop payment processing a reality for our merchants.
The Heartland Difference:
• Full disclosure pricing
• Simplified paperwork for quick approval
• Easy-to-read monthly statements
• Help Desk available 24-hours per day
• Secure online access to your account activity from any computer with an Internet connection.
• And, most importantly, you have access to real people in your community ... Joe and Tonya Rigsby.
We depend on your continuing satisfaction for our ongoing success. We are here to help you with questions, training, or other issues that may affect your credit and debit card processing.
It is our honor and privilege to have recently joined the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. We would love the opportunity to earn your business, in addition to offering discounted pricing to all Plymouth Chamber members. Call today and discover the Heartland Difference.
Best Regards,
Joe & Tonya Rigsby
Office: (574) 935-9751
Fax: (574) 935-9761 |
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City of Plymouth Tree Planting Sponsorship Project 2004
| Full-Size Specimens |
Ornamental Specimens (may be used in locations where full-size trees are not suitable) |
5. White Ash
6. Red Oak
7. Sugar Maple
8. Honey Locust |
5. White Dogwood
6. Eastern Red Bud
7. Washington Hawthorne |
Sponsors may purchase trees for any city parkway or may elect to participate in the city's targeted neighborhood reforestation areas (call for information). Trees typically come balled & burlapped, 1 1/2" calliper and approximately 4-6' tall depending on specimen.
The city will prep the site and plant the tree.
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Price: $100 for residential properties $200.00 for commercial properties
A pop-up printout is provided to send with donation to the City of Plymouth, 124 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563. Make checks payable to the City of Plymouth and designate tree fund. If you have any questions please call 936-2124 or 936-7517.
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EXCEL Driving Instruction, Inc.
Crossroads Academy
1800 Jim Neu Drive, Plymouth
Class Schedule Summer 2004 TOLL FREE 866-411-7852
June 2004
June 7 to June 8, 2004
Monday through Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
July 2004
July 12 to July 23, 2004
Monday through Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
August 2004
August 2 to August 13, 2004
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to Noon |
We are proud to be the first State-licensed driver education school to open in Marshall County, and we hope to serve your family's needs and schedule. For new 15 year-old drivers, State law requires 30 hours of classroom training and six behind-the-wheel driving sessions. Tuition is $395. EXCEL's cars will drive in Plymouth on weekdays and some weekends. Class size is limited.
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles licenses our entire faculty of driving instructors, and our school meets the requirements of an approved driver education program under the guidelines of the Indiana Department of Education. If you need to reach us, please call us toll free 1-866-411-7852.
Thank you for your interest in EXCEL Driving Training, Stu Summers
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Hearts and Hands, Inc.
Stronger Together
THIRD LATINO FESTIVAL 2004
Saturday, June 19, 2004
Centennial Park Amphitheater, Plymouth, IN
Since June 2001, Heart and Hands, Inc. has been helping limited-English speaking people of our community with English classes, conversation classes, translations and referrals to area social services. In February this year, we opened another teaching center in Bremen, with the cooperation of the Bremen Public Schools. We also provide a number of other cross-cultural classes and events.
In June 2002, Heart and Hands, Inc. held the First Latino Festival. Fourteen hundred people attended. In 2003, over 3000 enjoyed a great day for the Second Latino Festival.
This year we anticipate an even larger crowd. In an effort to keep this event admission-free for the entire community, we are asking your help in sponsoring the 2004 Latino Festival.
Sponsors of $1,000 or more will be provided with banner space and a free informational booth space.
Sponsors of $250 or more will receive an informational booth space.
All sponsors, who provide us with a logo, will have their logo included on the 150-200 T-shirts worn by the volunteers at the Festival.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Griffy at Heart and Hands, Inc. at 574-935-3846; e-mail: heartandhandsinc@earthlink.net. |
SWAN LAKE RESORT
invites you to
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pro Shop Deck (rain or shine)
Must RSVP the Plymouth Chamber at (574) 936-2323
by Friday, May 14th in order to be eligible to win Door Prizes.
Complimentary Hors d' oeuvres
Putting Contest - Door Prizes
The Pro Shop Will be Open!
5203 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, Plymouth, Indiana
574-935-5680 www.slresort.com
cash bar available
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Heartland Payment Systems
Member Services Provider for Key Bank, National Association, Cleveland, OH
Your Hometown Payments Provider
Fellow Chamber Members,
A credit and debit card processor you can trust has opened its Plymouth office.
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. is a full-service payment systems provider handling merchant credit and debit card, and payroll processing services for over 70,000 merchants of all types and sizes.
Recently, Heartland was named to Inc. Magazine's Top 500 List of America's fastest growing private companies for the second consecutive year and ranked #7 in size of the 25 largest companies on the list.
HPS Credit & Debit Card Processing
Heartland handles all elements of both credit and debit card transaction processing, offering a host of services that makes one-stop payment processing a reality for our merchants.
The Heartland Difference:
• Full disclosure pricing
• Simplified paperwork for quick approval
• Easy-to-read monthly statements
• Help Desk available 24-hours per day
• Secure online access to your account activity from any computer with an Internet connection.
• And, most importantly, you have access to real people in your community ... Joe and Tonya Rigsby.
We depend on your continuing satisfaction for our ongoing success. We are here to help you with questions, training, or other issues that may affect your credit and debit card processing.
It is our honor and privilege to have recently joined the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. We would love the opportunity to earn your business, in addition to offering discounted pricing to all Plymouth Chamber members. Call today and discover the Heartland Difference.
Best Regards,
Joe & Tonya Rigsby
Office: (574) 935-9751
Fax: (574) 935-9761 |
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Build your future - in less than half the time with Ancilla's new
ADVANCE Accelerated Business Management Certificate Program
5-week sessions, 1 night per week
The program is designed for adult learners over 23 years of age with at least 3 years of work experience.
The certificate consists of 7 courses totalling 19 credit hours.
Ancilla now offers an Advanced Accelerated Business Management Certificate (Certificate II) so you can continue to enhance your personal and professional skills!
Classes start Fall Semester 2004.
Call now to register! |
Call 574-936-8898 ext. 341 or 1-866-ANCILLA for more information.
Ancilla College - A college of values and vision.
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Nelson's Port-A-Pit Chicken
Pathfinder Services, Inc. Client Fund
$5.00
Friday, May 7, 2004
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Pathfinder Services, Inc.
1601 W. Jefferson Street
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-5610
(Next to Dairy Queen)
Pre-Sale tickets can be purchased from any Pathfinder employee or at the above location. Delivery available for orders of ten or more.
Pre-sale tickets guaranteed until 1:00 p.m. If chicken is not picked up by 1:00 p.m. it will be sold to the general public. NO REFUNDS. |
Thin & Healthy
Invites you to
"Chamber After Hours"
Thursday, May 13th, 4 to 6 p.m.
Thin & Healthy offers healthy foods education, metabolism retraining and maintenance so you never have to lose your weight again!
A free one year program will be given away at the After Hours and everyone will be given the opportunity for a Free metabolism evaluation.
Thin & Healthy is safe, fun and easy. Come learn more about how we are making a difference in people's lives.
Located at the Plymouth Center
936-1005
Thin & Healthy is your last stop for weight loss.
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