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CEDAR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES S t o ry H e a d lin e

her $10.00 goes are as she per person. through chemotherapy Member If any of our businesses and radiation. Friends s of the would like to donate Cedar Lake have planned a dinner/ something for the Chamber of dance on Saturday, auction, they can leave it Commerce April 14 at 4p.m. at at the Chamber office Neimeyer Auction have House, will get it to the extended and we 11003 State family.2Many thanks for Road in Lowell. There our sympathies your support of this will be childrens to Chamber event. raffles and a events, Director silent auction. Tickets

Shelly Faber, her husband Fred and daughter Brooke and son Drew on the death of their son Robert (Bo) Faber. Bo, who at 26 was a bright, energetic young man, passed away unexpectedly February 12 at his home. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this loss.

BENEFIT PLANNED, CAN YOU HELP?

Young Kiley Smith, the

three year-old granddaughter of Al and Marion Bunge (Lake Shore True Value Hardware) is recovering from a brain tumor at Rileys Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis. This beautiful child will have a long road ahead of

MARKET YOUR BUSINESS WITH HISTORIANS

The Cedar Lake Historical Association is seeking sponsors to advertise in their monthly newsletter. The cost is $60.00 for a business card size ad for a year, $40.00 for a web link to your business or a print and web combination for $90.00 a year. The money will help defray the costs of printing and mailing the monthly newsletter. Contact Jerry Reiling at 374-9920 if you are interested or email clhamuseum@yahoo.com.

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OUR CONGRATULATIONS
magazine MyBusiness February 2012 and they are waiting to hear if they took the Grand Prize. Good Luck! We want to send our heartiest congratulations to Ross Kozora and family of Tiger Plumbing of Highland who are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their business. Ross started IWZ Plumbing in 1982 but had a great idea in 2003 to change the name and make it something easier for the public to remember. His daughter Kimberly, the companys service director, said with the

The Steeple Gallery LTD is hosting a Business After Hours from 4p.m. to 7p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. It is a Meet, Mingle and Munch event to be shared with other Chamber members. The Steeple Gallery is located at 11107 Thiel St. in St John. RSVP is not necessary, we

CEDAR LAKES PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK IS SELLING FAST

never been seen before. We have books being sent as far away as Australia and England to families who have memories of our community. People have come to the office to review the book and have brought in more old pictures. It has been a great idea and we owe Carol and Ann Zimmerman many thanks.

name change another marketing idea was put together

hope to see you there.

Author Carol Ann Oostman and the Cedar Lake Historical Association have introduced a wonderful pictorial book of the history of our community. At the low price of $21.99, the book is selling out all over town. The Chamber has been able to secure more books and if you are interested in one call the Chamber office at 374-6157

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Sweepstakes for the NFIB

which called for striping out their trucks to make them identifiabl e to the general public. What we now see on the streets are very unique service vehicle s with the loveable Tiger logo. In 2005, the company won Plumbing and Mechanic al Magazine s award for Truck of the Month. This was a national contest to find the most unique trucks in business. More recently, Tiger Plumbing won an award for Show Us Your Truck

and we will hold it for you. Carol was able to gather historical pictures of Cedar Lake that represent all sides of the community. Many that have

scheduled for Sunday, August 12 at the South Shore Country Club. Organizers have again planned a day of great golfing and a Taste of Cedar Lake. Tickets will be $75.00 per person which includes golf fees, a shared cart, food and beverages plus a chance to win great door prizes. Chairmen for the event include Deana Sutton, Al Bunge and Brian Kubal. Hole sponsors and corporate sponsors will be welcome so please put this into your budget.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

While you might think this is a little early, we want you to mark your calendar and plan to play in the Chambers annual Golf Outing

the lake. The store is operated by Jeff Bunge and you can reach him

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NEW MEMBERS ON BOARD

We want to extend a warm Chamber welcome to our newest members. Several of them will be involved in our st 1 Business Showcase and we want to thank them for their support. The new members are:
* Mid Tech Hydraulics * West End Development Co. DBA Cedar Lake True Value Hardware * Simko Signs * Illiana Heating and Air Conditioning * Stonebridge Construction * Mister Painter * Primerica Financial Services * Hometown Appliances * Fraternal Order of Police * Aron Schuhrke State Farm Insurance Mid Tech Hydraulics is owned by Michael Dalkilic and is located at 7515 Lake Shore Dr. P.O. Box 568 Cedar Lake. The company has been in business since 1982. Mike sells industrial hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. In fact, just tell him what kind of cylinder you need and what time frame the cylinder should perform at and he will have the answer for you. You can reach him at (219) 374-8135 or fax to (219) 3748137. The email address is midtech@rbbllc.com. West End Development Co. doing business as Cedar Lake True Value Hardware located at 9708 Lincoln Plaza has been in business for many years and is the sister store to Lake Shore True Value Hardware on the east side of at (219) 374-9711 or fax to ( 219) 374-8333. Their web

site is www.truevalue.com . The store is

currently gong through major remodeling and we will all look forward to celebrating the completion of the project. Simko Signs located at 1459 South St Rd 2, Crown Point is owned by Rob Moreth. You can reach the business at 219 3086000 or fax to 219 663-7980.The web site is Simko Signs.com or email to simkosigns@gmail.com. The company has been in business since 2006 and can create, design and manufacture signs, graphics, banners, vehicles decals etc. Illiana Heating and Air Conditioning is located at 11407 Wicker Ave. in Cedar Lake. Tom Krygsheld is President of the firm and Kevin Frump is General Manager. You can reach them at 219 365-0006 or fax to 219 5588227. Their web site is. www.illiana heating.net or email them at:thrygsheld@sbcglobal.net. The firm is a HVAC Christian owned and operated business providing services in the residential and commercial sector. They also have a branch in Demotte. We take pride in quality work at reasonable rates. Stonebridge Construction LLC is owned by Tom and Wayne Ogrodomski, Stan Mucha and Deana Sutton. The firm is located at 1900 Lake St. Ste C, Dyer IN 46311. You can reach them at (219) 552-9110 or Fax to (219) 552-9119. Their web site is : www.Stonebridgeconstructiononli n e.com. Email to Stonebridge@airbaud.net. The company brings over 70 years of

ri e n c e i n r e s i d e n ti a l, c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n v e s t m e n t b u il d i n g . O n e o f t h e ir u n i q

ue qualities is offering their customers a hands on the design and dcor of a custom home. Mr. Painter is owned by Brian and Lisa Roney. They are located at 16364 Broadway, Lowell IN 46356. Brian has 31 years experience as a painting contractor

and can provide interior and exterior painting and decorating. Telephone the company at 219 746-1395. Email to: STONARO@yahoo.com Primerica Financial Services is represented by Senior Representative Nanci Akemon. The main office is located at 16350 th S. 105 Ct. Suite 2 Orland Park IL 60467and they hope to have one in Cedar Lake at a later date. You can reach them at (219) 6296424 and Fax to (877) 559-9953. Email to: nakemon@primerica.com . the company website is:www.primerica.com/nakemon . Primerica helps families become property protected, debt free and financially independent. They are a leading distributor of financial products to middle income households in North America offering term life insurance, mutual funds, variable annuities etc. The Edwin C. Moody Jr. Fraternal Order of Police can be reached at P.O. Box 305 Cedar Lake. Their web site is: www fop173.com. Email to: secretary@fop173.com. The FOP is an organization for policemen, managed by policemen, actively engaged in police work for the state, county, city, town or municipality. The FOP is represented by President Jeremy Allen and Secretary/Treasurer Billy Fisher.

to 219 696-1101. His web site is: wwwaronschuhrke.com or email to: aron.schuhrke.pba1@ statefarm.com. Aron has been an agent since 1996 and will help you with all your insurance needs. Stop in and say hello to these reputable business owners. They can help you fill your needs.

State Farm Insurance is

represented by Aron Schuhrke. The office is located at 707 E. Commercial Ave. Lowell. You can reach him at 219 690-1100 or fax

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funeral chapels, organizati ons and churches, food and beverages . You name the

business, we hope to have them at the showcase. For those chamber businesses that will be a part of the showcase, a big thank you. If you cannot participate, please stop in and show your support. Co-chairman Deana Sutton and Rebecca Nagle have been busy since those first plans were made and they havent stopped yet. As you probably remember, the event will

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE 2012

Our first Business Showcase 2012 is almost here and we are excited!!! Our guests will see at least 75 vendors displaying everything from lawn mowers to furniture, boats to automobiles, art work to etched marble, purses to kitchen products, medical support to insurance, banking to real estate, financial advisors to

be held on St. Patricks Day, March 17 from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at the Hanover Central High School Field House 10120 rd W. 133 Ave. CL. There is no charge for admission.