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6 Berne CDC Board Mtg. 7 am

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9 Swiss Heritage Village Heritage Festival 9am-3pm Educational Day

10Swiss Heritage Village Heritage Festival 9am-5pm “Saturday Night at Swiss Village” 7-8 pm

11 Grandparents Day

12 Swiss Days Comm. Mtg.

Carry-in Noon @ SA Senior Center Membership City Counsil Comm. Mtg. 7:30pm

13 1st Annual SHV Public Fund- raising Auction 5pm— viewings @ 3pm

14 Chamber Board Mtg. 7 am

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19 SA Senior Center 12:30 pm Blood Pressure Ck. 1:00 pm Bingo

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24 Limberlost’s Wonders of Wetlands 7-9pm Call for Info

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26 City Council 7:30 pm

27 28 Limberlost SHS “Walk Like a Naturalist” 9:30-11:30am Pre-Register for Preschoolers

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The Berne Chamber Board of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of the Month in the Chamber Office at 7:00 am. The Chamber News is published monthly by the Berne Chamber of Commerce. “Members Spiel” contributions are welcome, submit to Chamber office by the 25th of the month.

Berne Chamber of Commerce 205 E. Main St. Berne, IN 46711

Berne Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Matt Henry, President Floyd Liechty, Vice President Mark Settlemyer, Secretary Jason Hilty, Treasurer Sheree Barkley, Executive Director Jan Lehman, Office Manager

Ship via UPS from the Chamber office. Bring your packages to the office by 2:30 pm

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The Mission of the Berne Chamber of Commerce “To Promote quality of life through economic vitality and family values” Berne Chamber News

205 E. Main St. Berne, IN 46711

Phone: 260-589-8080 Fax: 260-589-8384

Email: tourism@bernein.com Websites: www.bernein.com www.berneswissdays.com

Chamber of Commerce

Premier Members Mönch (Platinum)

Eiger (Gold) Smith Bros. Of Berne Inc. Wetterhorn (Silver) Adams Memorial Hospital CenturyLink DRG EP Graphics FCC (Adams), LLC FICOSA North America Corp. Habegger’s ACE Lumber Hitzer, Inc. Limberlost Construction Inc. Moser Motors Sales Swiss Village Zurcher Tire Jungfrau (Bronze) Berne Ready Mix Bernhaus Furniture Bixler Insurance Black Bear Inn & Suites Chalet, Continental and Park Village Apartments Clauser Furniture Earthen Treasures Natural Food Market Faith & Life Books and Gifts Graber Insurance Habegger Furniture Richard’s Jewelry Swissland Cheese Co.

Member of the Month

The Berne Chamber congratulates CR Design in being named September Member of the Month.

CR Design began humbly in attic of Cindy Reusser’s home in the early 1980’s. She sold her creations at local holiday bazaars and at home shows. Cindy began selling wholesale after Rose Kirchhofer of Yager Furniture approached her to make items for their store. In 1999 CR Design expanded its line with the addition of LastingLite Electric Candles. In the time between then and now, Cindy has designed over 500 different candle sleeves. Today 95% of the business is in wholesale. They have sold

products to stores in 39 mainland states as well as Hawaii. They have also sold their products to stores in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario & Quebec), Iceland and Japan. This success has landed them on ABC World News Made in America Map. CR Design proudly places the Made in America sicker on the bot-tom of each their products. They have all items made locally in Ad-ams County. They attend wholesale shows and have reps in Denver, Minneapolis, New York and Columbus to market their products that are made right here in Berne. LastingLite Electric Candles are their top seller but they also make wood products such as benches, shelving and clocks. Some other variety of gifts include: Warm Glow Candles, Savannah Cinnamon Mixes, Inspirational cards, and much more. They have a small retail space in the front of the building where 8 em-ployees makes up CR Design. If you are looking for a custom gift to commemorate a special event or to remember a day held special, CR Design is able to preserve flowers, transform pictures, or custom make LastingLite sleeves. They invite everyone to stop in at their building behind Schweizer Platz to get their September Celebration deals. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9-5 pm. You can find them on the web at lastinglite.com. Pictured: Back L-R: Neil Reusser Cr Designs, Ben Sprunger of Everence Financial, Mayor John Minch, Matt Henry of Northwestern Mutual, Tony Mellencamp of EOC. Front L– R: Cindy & Jennifer Reusser of Cr Designs, Cheryl Hoover of Hospice LifeCare, Nancy Brown of DRG, Bertie Lehman or Agape & Jeanne Akins of Bank of Geneva

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Membership

GOT NEWS?

Share information with us and we’ll put it in our newsletter or

on the calendar. Have you won an award? added or promoted employees? “given back” to

the community with a gift of finances or personnel? “adopted” an organization or pro-

ject? Tell us your good news and we’ll help tell others. The Berne Chamber of Commerce is

here to be your ambassador. and we enjoy that job! Send your news to tourism@bernein.com

or chamber@bernein.com.

Amishville Essen Platz, LLC

Hours of Operation: Thursday: 4-8pm, Friday: 1-8 pm Saturday and Sunday: 9 am—8pm. Menu and Buffet items available. You can contact the restaurant at 589-3301 for banquet needs. The Essen Platz will be closed January through March

The following business has renewed their 2011 Chamber partnership as of August 26,

2011. More updates will be listed in upcoming newsletters.

Sertech Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Membership News Christmas Decorations Believe it or not the holiday season is just around the corner. The Cham-ber has been checking bulbs on Christmas decorations to get ready celebrate the season. The tree will be getting all new lights and fresh paint will brighten up the Christmas Card Lane signs. Snowflakes will adorn the streets to bring the cheer of the season to all who pass through Berne. The Chamber has funded these festive items through Swiss Pride and donations specifically for Christmas. Unfortunately the funds for our Christmas decora-tions is falling short. Installation and removal of decorations is one of our largest expenses of the year. If additional funds are not raised the Cham-ber may need to make the difficult decision of cut-

ting back on decorations or not install-ing some at all. If you wish to join Swiss Pride Individual Membership or make a donation to Christmas Decora-tions please contact the Chamber, Sheree Barkley at 589-8080 or sheree_chamber@bernein.com.

$WISS BUCKS

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The Berne Chamber is in the process of designing new $wiss Bucks checks. These checks are printed with the names of businesses able to redeem them.

Is your business name on it? Are you a member in good standing with the Chamber? Do you desire to be included in this great tool for our local economy?

If you answered YES to all these questions, please contact the Chamber to en-sure your business name will be printed on the checks.

Please contact the Chamber on or before October 14, 2011 if you wish to take part in $wiss Bucks enthusiasm.

Did you know $wiss Bucks… • Simulate our local economy • Fit easily in all kinds of cards • Are a check that can be used as cash at

participating business • Are accepted in over 60 local businesses • Can be purchased only at the Berne

Chamber office • Makes great stocking stuffers for persons

of any age • Come in $10 & $5 denominations • Are valid for 1 year from the date of pur-

chase Current $wiss Bucks design

Alpine Falls/Kinetico Amstutz Construction & Supplies Amy’s Professional Hair Design Bearcreek Farms Berne Community Market Bernhaus Furniture Berne Locker Berne Ready Mix Berne Trading Company Black Bear Inn & Suites Blooming House Flowers Clauser Furniture Cr Designs Curves for Women Dairy Queen of Berne

Dollar General Earthen Treasures East of Chicago Pizza Edelweiss Floral Engine House Quilt Shop Et Cetera Ecke Faith & Life Books and Gifts Family Eye Care Gathering House Habegger ACE Lumber Habegger Furniture Harvest Depot Haworth Lanes Helen Woodard’s Design Hitzer, Inc. J & J Tanning Johnson’s Junction

Karen’s Treasurers Keller’s Lawn & Landscap-ing Lehman & Bixler Eye Care Limberlost Gift Shop Manley Meats Masterpiece Quilting McDonald’s of Berne McKean’s Barber Shop Miller’s Maytag Moser Motor Sales Palmer House Pine Lake Pizza Hut of Berne Pizza King of Berne Potter Lock & Safe Richard’s Jewelry

Schug House Inn Schwartz Marathon Simon’s Manufacturing Sport Form Sprunger Shoes Subway Swiss Heritage Village Swiss Maid Bakery Swissland Milk TW Arts Trees Drive In Visual Changes Golf Club of the Limberlost White Cottage Yager Furniture Zurcher Tire, Inc.

Businesses currently listed on $wiss Bucks

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PERSONAL TOUCH HOST ANNUAL MARKETING SHOW

PUBLIC BENEFIT AUCTION Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

Sale Starts @ 5 PM. View items @ 3 PM.

To be held in a large tent on the grounds of SWISS HERITAGE VILLAGE & MUSEUM

1200 Swiss Way, Berne

Sign up for drawing of $100 gas card! Sale items include sofa, recliners (leather of fabric of choice), Lexington Host & Hostess occasional chairs, Amish-made solid oak rocker, 14 K earings, chore coats, hand-made quilts, farm toys, Purdue University home football game tickets, South Adams All Sports Pass, tickets to Arts Place Series perform-ances, free camping at Amishville, room with Jucuzzi at Black Bear and many, many other items and gift certificates!

The New www.bernein.com

The new website is coming to-gether. I will be contacting mem-bers for logos and correct web-

sites and email so the Chamber can better connect you with your next customer!

Upcoming Chamber Events

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The Chamber would like to thank Swiss Woodworking & Sales for their display

in the Membership Display Case for July. Take a look at Personal Touch

Specialties & Gifts in September.

MEMBERSHIP DISPLAY CASE

The Berne Chamber is announcing our September Luncheon will be announced

At a later date!

Plans have had to change so the details will be sent out at a later date. We hope to be able to offer a great program

for everyone!

Watch your Inbox for updates.

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October Luncheon

The Berne Chamber is inviting the Decatur & Geneva Chambers to

join us in a Smith Brothers Furniture Tour.

October 18, 2011

A noon meal will be served at Smith Brothers and followed by a

factory tour. Call the Chamber for details.

Member Spiel YOUTH FOR CHRIST RECEIVES FIRST BANK OF

BERNE DONATION First Bank of Berne recently made a generous monetary donation to Youth for Christ. First Bank of Berne President, Kent Liechty (right) is shown here presenting the check to John Wanner, Executive Director of Youth for Christ. Michael Yoder is the South Adams High School Campus Life Director and Eric Lehman is the middle school director at South Adams. Adams Central’s High School Campus Life Director is Dan Herring.

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CenturyLink HELPS SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMERS STAY PRODUCTIVE WITH ADDITION OF VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES

CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is now providing its small business custom-ers the convenience of one-stop shopping by offering the full lineup of Veri-zon Wireless products and services. CenturyLink, a Verizon Wireless authorized agent, now offers its customers a variety of Verizon devices, including Android, Apple, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Palm smartphones; feature phones; USB modems and Internet devices such as tablets, netbooks and mobile hotspots. Customers can receive a monthly discount when they bundle their Verizon Wireless services with CenturyLink’s Business-Class High-Speed Internet service. In the future, customers will be able to combine their Verizon and CenturyLink services on one bill. “Adding Verizon Wireless services to our communications portfolio is another example of CenturyLink’s commitment to deliver simplified solutions to our customers,” said Michael Brill, Vice President / General Manager for Indiana. “We believe our business customers will appreciate the convenience of contacting one company to shop for all of their telecommunications services.” Verizon Wireless equipment and services can be purchased by calling 260-244-2999 or toll free 888-674-3671. CenturyLink business specialists will work with individual customers to help them select the products and plans that best meet their wireless needs. For more information on Verizon Wireless for Business and the benefits of bundling your services, go to www.centurylink.com/business/SmallBusiness/Wireless/.

Delbert Sprunger Family honors the Chamber with flag donation

Eirck (Rick) Sprunger donates a Bern Canton flag and an au-thentic Swiss flag to the Berne Chamber of Commerce. The

flags belonged to Delbert and Irene (Zuercher) Sprunger. Delbert was Executive Director of Berne Chamber of Commerce from 1989-1992. Delbert was successful at moving the Cham-ber from his basement to an office space where the public was welcome to stop in and receive information about Berne. We appreciate the Sprunger family in honoring the Chamber with

these treasured flags.

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BERNE READY MIX OPENS SECOND LOCATION On July 1, 2011 Richmond Builders Supply (formally Barker’s) opened under new owner-ship, Berne Ready Mix. Congratulations BRM in your business growth!

SWISS VILLAGE OPENS WESTENFELD REHABILITATION WING

Swiss Village Retirement Community opens Westenfeld, a short term rehabilitation wing, offering private furnished suites. Westenfeld is the latest level of increased care devel-oped by Swiss Village to address the changing market needs. The unit has the capacity to care for 14 rehabilitation clients. Services provided will include physical, occupation, and speech therapies related to modalities required to address post-hospital stays. Swiss Village’s rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients achieve their recovery goals. The therapists at Swiss Village are experts in adult rehabilitation and work one-on-one with individuals focusing on treatment plans devel-oped by their physicians. “Swiss Village has offered skilled care to residents for many years,” said Daryl Martin, Swiss Village Executive Director. “The demand recently for short-term rehabilitation services has been increasing. Hospital stays are getting shorter and the need for post-acute care is greater.” Westenfeld’s private rehab suites provide an easy transition from the hospital into rehabilitation services. Each suite is furnished and includes television, phone, and internet. “Swiss Village’s intent is to provide hospitality and clinical services to promote the best person centered care possible for those needing short term care,” said Martin.

HONEGGER, RINGGER & CO., CPA’s ANNOUNCES ITS NEWEST PARTNER

Honegger, Ringger & Co., CPA’s is pleased to announce Brad H. Johnson as its newest part-ner. Brad joined the firm on July 22, 1999. He specializes in corporate, fiduciary, and individ-

ual tax services, financial report-ing, and QuickBooks consulting services. Brad is a member of the Ameri-can Institute of CPA’s and Indiana CPA Society. He is also a certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor. He serves as treasurer for the

Wells County Foundation and is a member of the United Way of Wells County Finance Com-mittee. Brad is a member of Dillman United Brethren Church, where he serves as Finance Chairman. The Firm offers high quality accounting, tax and advisory services on a personal and proactive basis. The Firm’s headquarters are at 1905 North Main St. in Bluffton, and may be reached by calling (260) 824-4107 or toll free at 1-888-853-5906. Their web-site address is

Floyd Liechty, Vice President of Berne Chamber of Com-merce, accepts an Indiana flag that once flew on Army Base Long Binh near Saigon, Viet-nam from Erick (Rick) Sprunger. Sprunger originally from Berne was serving in the Army in 1971 when the base was decommissioned. Erick returned to Berne for the fu-neral of his father Delbert Sprunger, former Executive

Director of Berne Chamber (1989-1992). Delbert and Irene (Zuercher) Sprunger were instrumental in securing office space for the developing Chamber during that time. We are grateful for the service the Sprunger family has given to Berne.