The Lease Project 2017 Bids will be up for approval during tonight’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting.
NJSP Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin previously reported that the lease project contains approximately $5.6 million worth of proposed projects. Continue reading
Change of Location for June AM Starke County breakfast Wednesday, June 4
Breakfast June 4th – the location has changed!
On Wednesday, June 4, Welcome Mat Real Estate is sponsoring the Quarterly Breakfast at the Downtown Depot, 18 S Main St. (Entrance is in the back of the building), Knox. This breakfast begins at 7:30 am CDT and will have the 60 second format as usual.
Join the Fun of the Circus!
The Circus is coming to town on June 17, 2014. It will be held at the 4-H Fairground by the Yellowstone Trail Festival as a fundraiser. There will be two shows – a 4:30 pm show and a 7:00pm show.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from the visitors Center Depot, Back to Basics Organics in the Knox Mall or from any Yellowstone Trail board member. Pre-sale tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets sold day of the show are $13 for adults and $7 for children. Pre-purchase your tickets and SAVE! Go to http://www.yellowstonetrailfest.com/ for more information!
The 19th Annual Ancilla College Golf Classic on June 9th at the Plymouth Country Club is sold out with 36 teams for the sixth year in a row. A hole sponsorship at the outing is a great marketing opportunity for your business. If you would like to sponsor a hole for this year’s outing, please contact Tom Sibal from Ancilla College at 574-936-8898, x355.
County Pride Concert
The County Pride Concert was held on Sun, May 18 at the NJ-SP High School. It was great! All 3 schools in Starke County came together and made beautiful music. The bands and choirs of all 3 high schools practiced the music separately and came together for the first combined practice on that day! One would never know they hadn’t practiced together before that day. The music was marvelous with a good selection of songs. At the end, the bands and choirs played together with a medley of patriotic songs that warmed the hearts of those in attendance.
A big thank you goes out to the schools, who without them, this couldn’t have taken place. Also, to the teachers, the students and to the Starke County Unity Leadership task force whose leadership through Mary Bendt was able to bring an idea to fruition. Many sponsors helped make this event a reality. Thanks goes out to those that helped with the cost of the t-shirts, the water and programs.
The Leadership group is recruiting members to attend the 2014-15 class. Call the Chamber office at 574-772-5548 or Community Services of Starke County at 574-772-7070 for an application.
SCILL 12th Annual Car Show on May 18, 1-4pm. $15 registration fee includes car plaque and prizes. Call 574-772-8001 for more information.
Kersting’s Cycle Center Train Adventure Ride – Saturday, May 17.
Come and support our troops and enjoy the day as well!
Sign Up @ Kersting’s Cycle Center 11:00am, Eastern Time
Group Ride Leaves Kersting’s Cycle Center @ Noon E.T.
(Approx. 1 Hour Scenic Country Motorcycle Ride Followed by Lunch and a 45 minute Train Ride)
Benefits The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
$15.00 per Rider
Includes Ride, Lunch & Train Ride
Tickets may be purchased at Kersting’s Cycle Center or the Railroad Museum
Everyone Welcome….If you don’t wish to ride on the motorcycle ride, you can still have lunch and take the train ride and help donate to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Ride sponsored by
Kersting’s Cycle Center &
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
North Judson, IN
My name is Charlene Harvey (owner of Char’s Florist & Gifts). I came to this county from Kentucky when I was 7 years old. I’ve been in Knox, Indiana for 36 years as of October 2, 2014, (and we were established in 1978).
My shop is located at 217 East Culver Road. I service all of Starke County and a few surrounding towns. We carry a full line of fresh and silk flowers and we’re a full line gift shop as well. We carry jewelry, scarves, candles, stuffed animals, webkinz, wedding invitations, Tuxedo rentals along with many wedding items. We carry Angels, Benches, Silk Cemetery items and much more, too many to mention.Stop in and see us. My shop hours are M-F, 8:30am til 5:00pm;
Sat., 8:30am til 1:30pm.
Thank you for letting me service you these past 36 years and be a part of your special occasions.
On Wednesday, May 7, your Chamber is excited to have State Senator Jim Arnold as our guest speaker at our breakfast! IU Health Starke Hospital is sponsoring the Quarterly Breakfast at the Downtown Depot, 18 S Main St. (Entrance is in the back of the building), Knox. This breakfast will NOT have the 60 second format as usual. Instead, Senator Arnold will present the results of this past session in Indianapolis. This is your chance to meet with Senator Arnold and ask questions!
Economy Auto Sales in Knox is a locally owned, Award winning Dealership and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Economy Auto Sales was named the 2012 Quality Dealer of the Year by the Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association and was voted Starke County’s #1 Used Car Lot 8 years running by the Leader/Review’s readers. Located at 300 N. U.S. 35, you will find a large selection of used automobiles. Their buy here-pay here finance program provides you with Affordable down payments, flexible Pay Day payments plans, short loan terms with no added fees and no penalty for early payoff. All vehicles are inspected and serviced with a free 6 month, 7500 mile warranty. Financing Good People with All Types of Credit since 1989. Call 574-772-6646 or visit our website.
www.economyautosales.net
Starke County Youth Club celebrates it’s 7th Annual Radio-athon on May 2nd
Starke County Youth Club celebrates it’s 7th Annual Radio-athon on May 2nd
Starke County, Indiana – After the school bell rings, youth in Starke County have amazing opportunities. Students have access to high quality homework assistance, engaging enrichment activities, and fun recreational centers with adults who care. The Starke County Youth Club (SCYC) provides innovative services to children and families every day. These services are available at four convenient sites across the county during the school year and the summer. And, an amazing expansion is in the works!
The community is heartily encouraged to participate in The Starke County Youth Club’s 7th Annual RadioThon on WKVI, 99.3 FM on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m.. The day of the RadioThon is filled with testimonials, special guests and fun challenges. It helps spread the word about this amazing program and the exciting changes ahead. Most importantly, it lets everyone know that
we must keep the doors open after school
Members:
Do you want to include a coupon or offer in our new member packet? Post a job opening? Need a copy or send a fax?
Take Advantage of your Chamber membership
1.) Would you like to share a coupon or special? The chamber would be happy to share your specials, coupons, etc. with our members and the rest of the community. We can place them in our new member packet, new resident packet, and even on the website. This is a free offer for chamber members. Contact the chamber office at 574-772-5548 to take advantage of this great offer!
2.) Do you have a job posting you’d like listed on the chamber website? Send an email to info@starkecountychamber.com and your job will be listed. A new page will be set up for job listings. This is a free offer to members.
3.) If you’re not in a local office and need a quick place to stop and make a phone call, make a copy, send a fax or check your email, stop by the chamber office and if it’s open, you’re welcome to come in and use our office as your quick, temporary one.
Starke County Tourism is putting together the next edition of the Traveler Magazine, the county’s Official Visitor’s Guide. This guide is distributed locally and throughout Indiana and peripheral states.
Would you like to advertise in it? Newcomers, visitors and local residents read this magazine. The last magazine was printed in 2009, and now we need to print more. Now you know the quality of the magazine. This is a great value for your advertising dollars! Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center was quick to note how advertising in the Traveler brought them guests from far to become regular guests at their facility. Bring our visitors and readers to your business!
Click here for the form to advertise. We’re looking at an April 20 deadline date. Digital artwork is required, and if needed, we can help you create what you want. For more information, call 574-772-5548 or 772-0896. Pictured is the new front cover, Cleaver’s Chute at Bass Lake. 
I’d like to announce our new member, Char’s Florist & Gifts. Char Allen is the owner and carries more than just flowers. Go into the shop and see the great gifts that are on display. Flowers, balloons, Boyd’s Bears, Beanie Babies, Webkins, Tux rentals, candy, jewelry, South Bend Chocolate and more! Stop in Char’s at 217 E. Culver Rd. in Knox. You can call at 772-4005. Welcome, Char’s Florist & Gifts!
Sunshine Confections is a new bakery via online or phone order! See the selections at their webiste www.etsy.com/sunshineconfections. A local baker at Bass Lake. You can call 574-207-3033 or go to the Facebook page, Sunshine Confections. Lemon Blueberry cake truffles
