120 North Michigan Street                 Plymouth, Indiana  46563             1-574-936-2323
Issue No. 261            Serving the Entire Business Community           May 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS


A Community with Arts is a Community with Heart

News From Our Members

New Members

Calendar of Events

Inserts

Submission Forms for Members Only
NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
BUSINESS LISTING POP-UP
PLYMOUTHCALENDAR.COM
MEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Indiana Chamber of Commerce
2006 Seminars

To register or for more information, please visit www.indianachamber.com or call (800) 824-6885. All seminars held in Indianapolis unless noted. Schedule subject to change.
MAY 2006
4-5 42nd Annual Human Resources Conference & Expo
10 Health Care Costs Containment Seminar
11-12 Supervising & Managing People Workshop
16 Behavior Based Safety Workshop
17 Hazard Recognition Workshop
18 Forklift Safety: Train the Trainer
TBA Indiana Tax Conference

VISIT OUR SPONSORS

A Community with Arts is a Community with Heart

Part of the charm of Plymouth is the cultural events available to this community. To be a place of destination, a community needs interest - culture... "places to go, people to see"... and this "interest" - this "culture" vibrates and draws people to it. Plymouth is blessed by the cultural opportunities it has to offer and one of the many cultural blessings this community has is the Encore Performing Arts series.

Encore's mission is: To encourage, promote, develop, and program performing arts for the citizens of the greater Marshall County Area. ìA Community with Arts is a Community with Heart!

With this the 33rd season Encore continues its commitment to bring performing arts to Marshall County and surrounding areas and to make live performances available to people of all ages. Encore strives to maintain a strong performing arts program in our community and establish links with other individuals and organizations to do so. Here is a brief over view of this 2006-2007 season.

'"Music in the Park" 2006 Series - The third year for this series and it continues to grow.
Friday Nights Gates Open 5:30 PM / Program at 7:00 PM
Young Amphitheater at Centennial Park Ticket Price: $5 adults / $2 students
Student reference throughout refers to (K-12)
The above information is for all shows, unless otherwise noted.

June 23 Hunt Family Fiddlers (Nationally ranked Irish Step Dancers & Fiddlers) - $10 adults / $5 students
June 30 Muzaic (from IU - group includes Brett Holcomb & Henry Muelhausen from Plymouth)
July 7 Shilo (Country Music - group includes Derek Bowen, Bremen HS Music Director)
July 15 (Sat) Family Day - Jetta & The Jellybeans and Liza & Mark - free performance
Performances are at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM (no evening show)
Partnering with the Plymouth Park Department
July 28 Vibe Nation (Jazz at its best - Notre Dame graduates)


2005 - 2006 Program Series - A season to remember!

October 17 Fischoff (Winner of National Chamber
Music Competition, includes education outreach)
Christo's Banquet Center, Plymouth
Ticket Price $15 adults / $8 students
December 3 Notre Dame Glee Club
(Christmas Concert)
PHS Performing Arts Center, Plymouth
Ticket Price $10 adults / $5 students
March 11, 2007 Marshall County's Musical Idols (Marshall County high school music students)
BHS Bowen Auditorium, Bremen
Ticket Price $5 adults / $2 students
April 13, 2007 Second City (Comedy from Chicago,
includes an educational outreach program)
Swan Lake Resort, Plymouth
Ticket Price $50 adults / $20 students
Bus Trips
June 7 Partnering with Marshall Co. Council on Aging - King Tut (Field Museum in Chicago, IL)
(Note: More bus trips to be announced at a later date.)

Be a supporter of Encore Performing Arts! People join for various reasons; social activities, to hear and/or see great entertainment and just because it gives them a warm feeling to know that they are in some way helping bring the arts to our area at a reasonable price. Whatever your reason for joining Encore welcomes you. You may become as active as you desire. Encore's future is in our combined strength. Bring a friend. Be a friend. You may join by calling the Encore office 574-935-4987.




Overmyer Water
1100 W. Jefferson Street, Plymouth; 574-936-2453
Lance Overmyer
Overmyer Soft Water, Inc. from Culver has purchased WaterCare of Plymouth. The Overmyer family has been in the water business for 42 years. The store is getting a 'facelift' and all are invited to drop in, visit and meet the new owners. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns at 936-2453 or toll free at 866-936-2453.


McCormick Electrical Services, Inc.
28620 SR 4, North Liberty; 574-656-8328; www.meservicesinc.com
Tom McCormick and Dorian Topps, recently attended a Success Academy training class and successfully completed the ìThe Preferred Electrician Certificationî class. McCormick Electrical Services has been approved for the technician ìSeal of Safetyî status meaning all of their electricians are background checked and drug-tested to ensure their customer's welfare & safety while they are on the job. Their office manager and customer service rep., Donna Popovic completed a Success Academy training class on 'Mastering the Art of the Telephone & Dispatching.'


Strang & Associates
703 Dickman Street, Plymouth; 574-936-8557; www.strangs.com
Mike Strang is proud to announce the Professional Engineering certification of employees Don Bixby & Dan Sellers each receiving his license in January 2006. Don joined the firm in 2004 bringing experience from the governmental & manufacturing sectors. A graduate of Purdue U. in Civil Engineering, Don has experience in design, construction & maintenance of sewer systems and wastewater treatment design, construction and operation. Dan joined the firm in 2001 working in the area of drainage and storm sewer design. A graduate of Purdue in Agricultural Engineering, he has experience in designing various types of septic systems, commercial water wells and water supply systems.


Tri-Way Golf Club
12939 4A Road, Plymouth; 574-936-9517; www.triwaygolf.com
Tri-Way Golf Club is proud to announce that it celebrates 40 years of operation in 2006. In the early 1960's, Don Kinney, Sr. and wife Dorothy had a dream. They saw a golf course where the family farm had been since 1889. With their friend and neighbor, Aloysius (Wish) Humphrey, and with the help of Wish, Don, Dorothy, Don, Jr., Dana, David, Dee Anna, and yes, even Grandma Rachel and great-uncle Delbert Kinney, they built their dream. In 1966, their dream became a reality; the Tri-Way Golf Club, a 9-hole, par 35 golf-course. Few courses were in operation in Marshall County then. For $1.25 you could walk 9 holes. There were no golf cars; they came later. In the early 70's, the second 9 holes across 4A Road were constructed, and in 1972, Tri-Way Golf Club became a regulation 18-hole, par 71 course. In 1998, Don Sr., passed away. All of the Kinney businesses were too much for 75 year old Dorothy, so she asked Don, Jr. and his wife, Jan if they would move back to Plymouth and run the golf course. Without hesitation, they said yes so the business could remain in the family. In their eighth year of ownership, Don and Jan have been making improvements to the course every year, including adding a driving range and expanding the clubhouse. To celebrate 40 years of operation, Tri-Way will sponsor a number of events in the month of July, including retro rates - 1966 green fees; best 1960's golf outfit contest; drawings and prizes for customers.


Pilot News
214 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth; 574-936-3101; www.thepilotnews.com
The increasing Hispanic population in Marshall County has resulted in the debut of "Marshall County Hoy! (Today)," a free Spanish publication published by the Pilot News. "This publication helps to bridge the communication gap between this growing part of our community and the many advertisers here," said Rick Kreps, publisher of "Marshall County Hoy!" and the Pilot News. The free publication will be distributed at news stands, businesses and other locales throughout Marshall County, focusing on Plymouth and Bremen. The first issue highlights Hispanic weddings and quinceaneras, the traditional "rite of passage" party for all 15-year-old Hispanic girls. "This general interest publication for Marshall County's Hispanic community will focus on a different topic each issue," said Kreps. The next issue has an advertising deadline of May 19 and will center on home improvement, as well previewing the big Latino Festival in Plymouth's Centennial Park to be held June 17. The Pilot News has had great interest in this publication from numerous advertisers wishing to connect with this large part of our community. "We're looking forward to seeing this bi-monthly publication grow and increase readership," added Kreps. Businesses wishing to advertise in the next issue of "Marshall County Hoy!" may contact the Pilot News display advertising dept. at 936-3101 or contact Kreps personally at the same number.


New Members
Healthy Living
Paula Damm
10600 Robin Ln., Plymouth
574-936-1311
www.maximumsuccess.com/ezbreather

LaCassa, Inc.
Tom Chenier
202 N. Cottage Ave., Goshen 46528
574-533-4450
www.lacasagoshen.org
Overmyer Water
Lance Overmyer
1100 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth
574-936-2453

RBSLynk
Melinda S. Chase
4110 Amanda Ln., South Bend 46628
574-876-4774
www.RBSLynk.com


May 2006
SUN. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT.
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6:30 AM
COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST
CHRISTO'S
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7:30 AM
LEADERSHIP MC STEERING
KEYBANK
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11:30 AM
AMBASSADOR
/ MEMBERSHIP CMT

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6:00 PM
CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER
CHRISTO'S
10 11
4 - 6 PM
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
MILLER'S ASSISTED LIVING
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7 - 11:30 AM
FARMERS' MARKET OPENS
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MOTHER'S DAY
15 16 17
NOON
CHAMBER BOARD
CHAMBER
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1:00 PM
LEADERSHIP MC CLASS XI
EV & JAYNE'S IRISH INN
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5:30 PM
UW BOARD
KEYBANK
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6:00 PM
LEADERSHIP MC CLASS XI GRAD.
PLYMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB
18 19 20
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NOON
PR / TOURISM
CHAMBER
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8:00 AM
MCCF EXECUTIVE
KEYBANK
24
NOON
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEV CMT
CHAMBER
25
7:00 PM
MCCF BOARD
KEYBANK
26 27
28 29
MEMORIAL DAY

CHAMBER CLOSED
 
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TO HELP IN PLANNING YOUR EVENTS SEE THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR.


May Inserts

PATHFINDER SERVICES, INC.
CLIENT FUND

Nelson's Port-A-Pit Chicken
$5.00

Friday, May 12, 2006
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


1601 W. Jefferson St., 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