North Manchester Thanks 'Light Up The Town' Contributors
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Manchester Main Street extends thanks to all the community support that helped make Saturday’s 3rd Annual Manchester Main Street “Light Up The Town” holiday gala a success. Over 150 guests attended the Dec. 6 sold-out progressive dinner event in celebration of this year’s Manchester Main Street accomplishments. The evening could not have been possible without venue hosts Sam and Ann Snyder and Mark Phillabaum. Their three historic downtown buildings – Union Trust Bank, Louie Soda Shop and the former Marshall and Ritz Theaters – were transformed into holiday splendor by Bill and Denise Leonhard and Kent and Lisa Ulrey. Local event sponsors and donors included: Batteries Plus Bulbs, Manchester Rental, Midwest Poultry Services, NiMa, Beacon Credit Union, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Manchester University, Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Timbercrest Retirement Community, Joan Fahs, William Hankee, DDS, INGUARD, Edward and Martha Miller, Leland and Angilee Beery, Crossroads Bank, Bill and Mary Earle, Manchester Realty, Nettleton Educational Services, Randy and Sharon Fruitt, J.L. Hawkins Family Farm, Manchester Family Dentistry, Don and Sue Meyer, Robert and Sandra Orn, and John and Jill Sanders. Special mention goes out to Manchester Rental for donating tables, linens, china, flatware, glassware, and other event decorating needs. Visit their North Manchester store or website at www.manchesterpartyandtoolrental.com Union Trust Bank and Louie Soda Shop’s select hors d’oeuvres were prepared by Main View and Zook’s Cafe. KenapocoMocha, Main View and Zook’s Cafe created dinner selections. Desserts from Nordmann’s Nook and Manchester Marketplace were served at the former Marshall and Ritz Theaters. Specialty drinks were provided by Main View. Musical accents and dancing were courtesy of Marilyn Mason directing the Manchester Junior-Senior High School Choir Quartet, Tim Reed, and DJ Paul Howard. And, gala guests took home numerous one-of-a-kind silent auction items donated by area businesses and artisans. Thanks also go to Manchester Main Street board members, countless volunteers and event attendees who played a role in creating a memorable night out on the town. In particular, they thank the North Manchester Key Club for their event service staffing and cleanup. Holiday Gala organizers were Stacey Jarrett, Susan Manwaring, Matt Nettleton, Renata Robinson and Tracy Trump. Event and photobooth images were courtesy of Christine Chamberlain, Lori Myers, Susi Stephan and Kimberly Baer. Additional event photos can be accessed on Manchester Main Street’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/NorthManchesterHolidayGala For more information, visit www.manchestermainstreet.org or contact Renata Robinson, Manchester Main Street executive director at 260-901-6045 or manchestermainstreet@gmail.com
