The Chamber SceneHUNTINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
305 Warren Street • Huntington, Indiana 46750 • (260) 356-5300 • www.huntington-chamber.com • August 2015
Indiana’s Bicen-
tennial Celebration
for 2016 will in-
clude a traveling
torch created by
Purdue University.
The torch will travel
throughout Indiana,
and Huntington
County will help
celebrate the 200
year anniversary of
the state of Indiana
on Friday, Septem-
ber 30, 2016, when
the torch travels
through the area for three hours, 10 a.m. to
1 p.m.
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay
will start in Corydon, Indiana’s first state
capitol, on September 9, 2016 and cover
2,300 miles, reaching Huntington County
September 30. The relay will culminate on
October 15, 2016 on the grounds of the
statehouse in Indianapolis, and is designed
to connect Hoosiers across the 92 counties
in the state during the bicentennial year.
Torchbearers from Huntington County
will be needed to help transport the Bicen-
tennial torch through Huntington County
and bring it to the county celebration at
Hier’s Park. Torchbearers will be nominated
on a set of criteria, and selected by a com-
mittee formed by the state of Indiana, which
will review the submitted nomination
forms. Local individuals are invited to nom-
inate a torchbearer from our area. The nom-
ination period ends on December 31, 2015.
A torch is the centerpiece of the state
flag; representing liberty, enlightenment and
Indiana’s far-reaching influence. The torch
will be primarily transported by people,
passing the flame from torchbearer to torch-
bearer symbolically ‘passing the torch’ to
future generations of Hoosiers. The relay
will also employ modes of conveyance that
are symbolic of the history and heritage of
Indiana, including watercraft, farm equip-
ment, a race car, horse and wagon, antique
automobiles and more.
Torchbearer nominees must be able to
physically help to transport the torch at least
a quarter of a mile and be a current or for-
mer resident of Indiana. Hoosiers may be
nominated posthumously and a substitute
torchbearer can be submitted to carry the
torch on behalf of the nominee. Torchbear-
ers can be any age, but minors will have ad-
ditional youth torchbearer criteria. A
background check is required and nominees
must not have a criminal record. There are
no restrictions on the number of nomina-
tions from any one person. Incomplete,
anonymous or self-nomination forms will
not be accepted.
Torchbearer nominations recognize
Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional pub-
lic service, excellence in their profession,
acts of heroism or volunteer service to their
neighborhood, community, region or state.
Torchbearers must meet one of the follow-
ing criteria: have achieved personal and/or
professional excellence or celebrity status;
nurture their community through service,
stewardship and involvement; and have
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Public invited to nominate torchbearers
for Bicentennial celebration in 2016
Medal contest, book part of
2016 Bicentennial celebrationIndiana became a state December 11, 1816 and the Bicentennial will be celebrated
in 2016 with a variety of activities throughout the year. Huntington County will be a
part of this celebration and has a steering committee with events planned for 2016.
To honor the historic anniversary, Indiana will release a commemorative collector
medal. The official medal is being created as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Medal
Design Contest. The artist who creates the winning design for the contest will receive
$5,000. Indiana’s 200 years of history will be reflected in the obverse design (head),
and the State Seal will be represented on the reverse of the medal. The Indiana Bicen-
tennial Commission, assisted by the staff of the Indiana Arts Commission, will select
the winning design. The deadline for submission was June 29, 2015.
The official Indiana bicentennial coffee table book, Indiana at 200: A Celebration of
the Hoosier State, will celebrate the state’s milestone in words and images that reflect
a variety of experiences and reveal the special character of Indiana. The 240-page
book will include an introduction and 14 chapters. Photos are currently being accepted
for consideration to be included in the book and the book is also available for pur-
chase on a pre-order basis at http://mtpublishing.com/index.php/default/catalog/prod-
uct/view/id/525/s/in-200-group/#.VTFBtyFVikr.
When purchasing the book, three cover options are available. A standard edition
with a full color printed hardbound cover and dust jacket is $37.50; bonded leather,
$64.95 and executive leather with gold gilded page edges and a silk ribbon, $84.95.
The book may also be personalized for a nominal charge, and a digital edition is of-
fered when purchasing a hard copy for $9.95.
Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial celebration aims to honor the state’s 200 years of his-
tory, and to do so in a modern way that engages all 6.5 million Hoosiers and leaves a
lasting legacy for future generations
Page 2 Huntington County Chamber of Commerce August 2015
Board of Directors
2015Chairman of the Board
Michael Zahn
First Federal Savings Bank
Chairman of the Board-Elect
Kay Schwob
Huntington University
Treasurer
Ryan Lemon
Novae Corporation
Assistant Treasurer
Steve Petry
W.A. Zimmer Company
Arthur Daronatsy
Dean Foods
Sonya Foraker
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Mike Hartburg
DeLaney Hartburg Roth & Garrott, LLP
Trace Hinesley
Huntington County Community School
Corporation
Amy Mattox
Clear Elevation
Lori Mickley
Bendix Commercial Vehicle
Systems, LLC
Stefan Poling
Rollo Harter & Poling, LLP
Joe Santa
TrophyCenter Plus
Adam Stroup
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Randy Warner
Terry L. Reckard CPA
STAFF
Steve Kimmel
Executive Director
Angie Garcia
Office Administrator
Terry Stoffel
was honored as the
2015 Sheriff of the
Year on July 18 in
Indianapolis by the
Indiana Sheriffs’
Association. He
has served Hunt-
ington County as
sheriff since Janu-
ary 2011 and is the
first sheriff from
Huntington to be awarded Sheriff of the
Year.
Stoffel was chosen out of the 92 sheriffs
in the state of Indiana and was nominated
for the award by Chief Deputy Chris New-
ton. Newton wrote a reference letter and en-
couraged others who he and Stoffel work
with to write letters on the sheriff’s behalf.
Articles from local newspapers covering
everything the department has accom-
plished in the last five years were sent along
with the letters.
Stoffel has been instrumental in updating
the local jail facility. His first endeavor was
the repair of the roof of the jail. According
to Stoffel, the commissioners and council
addressed the need right away as the jail
ceiling was so damaged that water was
falling through it. The investigation into the
ceiling problems, led to the finding of mold
behind the walls. All the problems have
been repaired under Stoffel’s direction.
As sheriff, Stoffel has led Huntington
County in the elimination of K2 and spice;
synthetic drugs. The effort here has been
recognized by other counties who are fol-
lowing suit to eradicate these products.
Stoffel enlisted the help of local churches,
using training that teaches how to spot the
drug and help drug abusers. His department
hosted a session at Huntington North High
School for 300 students for education about
synthetic drugs, and in two different ses-
sions, 140 priests, ministers and clergy peo-
ple were informed. He has also been
involved at the state level to make K2 and
spice illegal to purchase.
Stoffel credits all the people involved
with the sheriff’s department with his re-
ceiving the award. He believes it is proba-
bly the most humbling thing he has ever
been involved in, in his life.
Terry Stoffel honored as 2015
Indiana Sheriff of the Year
Chamber to hold
Lunch & Learn
on October 1The
Huntington
Chamber
of Com-
merce will
hold a
Lunch &
Learn sem-
inar on
Thursday,
October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Horace Mann Education Center. The
center is located at 2485 Waterworks
Road.
In late 2014, the Chamber held a
Marketing 101 Lunch & Learn, many of
the comments received requested more
information on this topic. The Chamber
is pleased to announce that Amy Mattox
from Clear Elevation will return with
‘Marketing 201.’ More specifics will be
available at a later date, but we are ask-
ing members to mark your calendars
now for this event. Space will be limited
to the first 50 registrations received.
This will be a hands-on training expe-
rience, be sure to have your lap-top or I-
pad with you. If you would like to
attend, please reply to skimmel@hunt-
ington-chamber.com or call the office at
(260) 356-5300. There is no cost to at-
tend the seminar, but there is a $10 fee
for lunch. This is another great way to
network with others in the community
to help build those valuable relation-
ships.
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made an outstanding contribution to their
neighborhood, community, region or state.
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana
Office of Tourism Development, said
“Being selected as an Indiana Torch Relay
torchbearer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportu-
nity for Hoosiers.”
Huntington County Coordinator of the
Huntington County Bicentennial Commit-
tee, Steve Kimmel, stated, “We are honored
to carry the torch through Huntington
County to help celebrate the 200th Anniver-
sary of the state of Indiana.”
Additional Huntington County activities
centered on the state’s anniversary are
scheduled for the torch relay day, and
throughout 2016 by various organizations.
The Historic Forks of the Wabash Park has
representatives on the local Bicentennial
Committee, and the steering committee of
the Huntington County Chamber of Com-
merce for Heritage Days plans to focus the
2016 celebration on 200 years of Indiana.
Also included are the City of Huntington,
LaFontaine Arts Council, the Historical
Museum, the Huntington County Visitor
and Convention Bureau and the Huntington
County Community School Corporation.
Gib Young, of the Huntington County
Historical Society, said his group will help
to bring Indiana history alive in all its many
facets to the people of our community
through a State Bicentennial Legacy Proj-
ect. He stated, “It will remind us that we are
Hoosiers every bit as proud and aware of
that identity as any other county in the state.
Our heritage with rivers, railroads, automo-
biles, soldiers, sailors, airmen, tinkerers and
inventors makes ‘we Hoosiers’ part of even
richer state. And we should blow our horn
about it from time to time.”
Four programs are scheduled by the His-
torical Society throughout the year to help
the community see that the state history
spans 200 years in the form of great leaders.
Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 2016;
Hoagy Carmichael on May 18, 2016; Cole
Porter on July 20, 2016 and James Whit-
comb Riley on November 16, 2016, will be
showcased in the professional speaker’s se-
ries coordinated by the Historical Society to
be held at the Historic Forks of the Wabash
Park.
The torchbearer nomination form and a
complete list of torchbearer criteria are
available at the Indiana Bicentennial Torch
Relay website, www.indiana2016.org/-
torchrelay/nomination-forms. Nomination
forms are also available at the Huntington
County Chamber of Commerce, 305 War-
ren Street. The form requires basic informa-
tion about both the nominee and nominator
and the county they represent. The com-
pleted form will also be submitted to the
Chamber office. For more information con-
tact the Chamber at (260) 356-5300.
For more information about the Indiana
State Bicentennial celebration for 2016 in
Huntington County follow Indiana Bicen-
tennial 2016 Huntington County on Face-
book. To learn more about Indiana’s state
celebration visit www.indiana2016.org.
Visit the official website of the Bicenten-
nial: www.indiana2016.org.
Public invited to nominate torchbearers continued
Shown in the photo from left are Juanita Hedrick, Purple Heart Monument committee;
Danielle Clements, Purple Heart Monument committee; Olin Roberts, finance officer,
American Legion Post #7; Gloria Holzinger, accepting the check, Purple Heart Monument
committee and Taryn Fusselman, of the Veterans Affairs Office. Other members of the
committee include Chris Newton, Larry Jenks, Perry Collins, Leslie Ackermann, Pete Es-
helman, Steve Kimmel and Terry Stoffel.
American Legion Post #7 donates
$5,000 to Purple Heart MonumentAmerican Legion Post #7 donated a check for $5,000 to members of the Purple Heart
Monument committee. The committee accepted the very generous gift on Tuesday, July
21 at the American Legion Post located at 1330 Etna Avenue.
The Purple Heart Monument plans are to unveil the 21,000-pound monument during
the groundbreaking for the Veterans’ Park on Veterans’ Day in November. Additional
plans call for a dedication ceremony of the park and monument to follow the parade as
part of the Veterans’ Day celebration. Donations for the monument can be sent to: The
Veterans’ County Recognition Fund in care of the Huntington County Veterans Service
Office, 354 N. Jefferson St., Room 102, Huntington, IN 46750. Those who want a receipt
for tax purposes should submit a request with their donation.
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Farmers’ Markets help to
stimulate local economiesOn the next visit to your local farmers’ market, take a moment
to observe the wheels of your local economy in motion. The rows
of fresh, colorful produce along with the neighborly conversations.
At the center of these lovely diversions are the transactions taking
place between farmer and customer; the exchange of money for
goods.
Enticed by the festive sights, sounds, and tastes, more and more
people are choosing to shop for fresh, local foods sold at farmers’
markets. According to an impact study conducted by Civic Eco-
nomics, locally owned retailers like farmers’ markets return more
than three times as much of their revenue to the local economy than
do their corporate competitors. This means your farmers’ market
purchases not only stock your pantry with healthy, fresh food, but
also recycle money throughout your community, boosting eco-
nomic activity and job creation.
As the demand for fresh, local food continues to grow, farmers’
markets are being recognized as an important retail anchors for eco-
nomic commerce. The more than 8,000 markets across the nation
are the driving impetus of consumer support for local farmers –
while at the same time are creating opportunities for small busi-
nesses to stimulate local and regional economies. Farmers’ markets
are more than just a venue for fresh food and a friendly atmosphere;
the revenue they generate helps your community prosper.
Farmers’ Market Week, August 2 to 8Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 2
through August 8, 2015, as “National Farmers’ Market Week.”
The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by
Secretary Vilsack. This year marks the 16th annual National
Farmers’ Market Week in honor of the important role that
farmers’ markets play in local economies. Throughout the
week, USDA will celebrate thousands of our nation’s farmers’
markets, the farmers and ranchers who make them possible and
the communities that host them.
“Farmers’ markets play a key role in developing local and
regional food systems that support farmers and help grow rural
economies. They bring communities together, connecting cities
with the farms and providing Americans with fresh, healthy
food.”
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