Whitley County EXPOsed is the place to be Saturday
(Talk of the Town logo by Jennifer Zartman Romano)
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce's EXPOsed event is slated for this Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Indian Springs Middle School. There is no fee to attend. 
More than 40 booths showcasing great products and services have committed to the event, offering a great opportunity to learn more about businesses and non-profit agencies in Whitley County.
Leadership Whitley County's Taste of Whitley County will feature the fine foods and beverages of Daniel Menu & Party Planning, Heyerly's Meats, The Brew Ha and All Occasion Cakery. Try something from all of them and help select the 2010 People's Choice award winner.
Prizes will be awarded hourly on the entertainment stage, including $50 in Chamber Bucks from Crossroads Bank, $50 in Chamber Bucks from J&J Insurance Solutions, a one night stay in a regular room at Quality Inn, a one night stay in a jacuzzi room at Quality Inn, a three month membership to the Whitley County Family YMCA, as well as other prizes donated by Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, Midwest America Federal Credit Union, Daniel Menu & Party Planning, Indiana Technical Institute, The Watering Can and Edward Jones. A $250 grand prize has been donated by Sycamore Village.
The Whitley County Humane Shelter will be there from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. hosting their Animal Roadshow, allowing visitors to get to know some of the pets available for adoption currently in Whitley County.
The Columbia City High School Game Club will be present with game tables set up throughout the day. Additionally, a full schedule of stage entertainment, a fashion show and demonstrations have been planned. Click the red link below to see the full entertainment schedule.
2010 Participants
Exhibitors this year include: A-1 Concrete & Leveling, J&J Insurance Solutions, Aumsbaugh Flooring, Midwest America Federal Credit Union, Bankers Life & Casualty, Midwest Home Design, CenturyLink, Miller’s Merry Manor, DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Diamond Air, Inc., Pathfinder Services / Resource Connection, Edward Jones Investments - Rick Trump, Pro Exteriors, Fahl Colors, Quality Inn, Farm Credit Services, Simonson Estates, Farmer’s Market, Sycamore Village, G&L Enterprises, The Center for Whitley County Youth, Huntington Asphalt, The Watering Can, Huntington University EXCEL, U.S. Census, Home Comfort Experts, Universal Windows Direct, Hoosier Window & Siding, Whitley County Democrats, Indiana Technical Institute, Whitley County Republicans, Indiana Wesleyan University and Whitley County YMCA.
Non-profit participants this year include: Beds and Britches (B.A.B.E.), CCHS Band Boosters, Columbia City Lion’s Club, Safe Assured Child ID, Habitat for Humanity, JuneStar Corporation and Angel Food Ministries.
Whitley County EXPOsed Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – CCHS Game Club members will be available to take on your challenge at chess and other board games. They’ll be there all day!
10:00 a.m. – All Star Twirlers and Poms
11:00 a.m. – Cooking Demonstration with the Local Celebrity Chef Jacob
12:00 p.m. – “Mascot Madness” – Meet Local Business & School Mascots, take pictures and get autographs from:
“Cuppie” from Dunkin Donuts “Mad Ant” from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
“Cosmo” from STAR Financial Bank “Cowabunga Caffie” from Midwest America Federal Credit Union
Whitley County Historical Figures from the Whitley County Historical Society
School Mascots from Whitley County area high schools and elementary schools
1:00 p.m. – Fashion Show – “Spring Fashions” sponsored by Peebles and Fashion Bug
2:00 p.m. – Dance ‘Til U Drop
3:00 p.m. – Columbia City High School Presents:
CCHS Dance Team, Jazz Combo, Barbershop Quartet, Rock Bank, City Lights and
Whitley County’s Junior Miss Mindi Hoffman