Chapin, SC

GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
……May 4, 2010

MAY MEMBERS BREAKFAST

Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.

The Ruritan Club, 117 Peak Street, Chapin

Program: The New S.C. State Farmers Market
Presented by developer George Lee

16th Annual Chapin
Chamber Golf Tournament
Presented by Russell-Massey & Company
Thursday, May 20, Noon Shotgun Start
Timberlake Country Club
Platinum, Gold, Silver, Cart, & Hole Sponsorships available
$320 per team (Includes cart, greens fees, lunch, beverages, and dinner)
Great prizes and golfer goodie bags
Full BBQ Dinner sponsored by First Citizens
Proceeds benefit:
The Chamber & Visitors Center &
The Annie Epting Scholarship Fund.
For more info, call 803-345-1100.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER….

* New Chapin Magazine in progress
* RE/MAX’s Molly Sims Recognized
* Shaw Spring is Green at Lake Murray Floor Covering
* Palmetto Fine Arts Mother’s Day Sale
* Using Social Networking to grow your business
* Rusty Anchor Quarterdeck now open
* Relay For Life May 14-15

NEW CHAPIN MAGAZINE AD SPACE AVAILABLE
Charlie Rogers is working with us once again on this great publication! Please expect a call from his office regarding advertising opportunities.

Over 5,000 Chapin Magazines are published. They are distributed to:
All 9 Official South Carolina Welcome Centers
Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center
The Chapin Chamber & Visitors Center
Newcomers & Visitors who inquire via phone, internet, and in person
Chapin Chamber member businesses (area retailers & real estate offices)
Lexington County Economic Development Department
Chapin Chamber Economic Development Committee
Area homeowners associations for newcomers
All businesses & groups who placed advertisements
Magazine is also available online at www.chapinchamber.com

RE/MAX AGENT MOLLY SIMS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SALES PRODUCTION

Molly Sims, co-owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants in Chapin, ranked first overall in the Chapin/Lake Murray area with total sales of $5.6 million from January 2009 to the present.
In addition, the RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants office ranked Number One in sales for the same time period for the Chapin/Lake Murray area with total volume of $25,257,000 and accounting for 12.26 percent of the total market share. Making this even more impressive is that Real Estate Consultants has 14 agents compared to some of the bigger firms with 30 or more agents.
Total sales volume for the Chapin/Lake Murray area for the past 16 months was $222,678,296 with the average sales volume per agent of $625,500 among 356 agents who completed sales during this period. For the 14 RE/MAX agents who closed sales in this time frame, the average sales volume was considerably higher at $1.8 million, further demonstrating RE/MAX’s dominance as a top-producing real estate firm in the Chapin area.
Sims has been working in the real estate industry for more than 20 years as a licensed agent in both commercial and residential property listings and sales. She is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). She also has experience in the mortgage industry originating residential loans, as a licensed appraiser, and as a commercial investment consultant.
RE/MAX has nearly 100,000 agents in more than 75 countries who continue to out-produce the competition, averaging more sales than other real estate agents. With one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the most trafficked web sites, www.remax.com, RE/MAX leads the industry with experienced, professional agents – agents who are trained and educated through the award-winning RE/MAX University.

SHAW SPRING IS GREEN AT LAKE MURRAY FLOOR COVERING
This month is the Shaw Spring is Green Sale at Lake Murray Floor Covering. From carpet, tile, and hardwood, Lake Murray Floor Covering has the Shaw flooring—and deals—you want.
Choose from the 2010 HGTV Green Home eco-friendly Shaw Epic® hardwoods. Epic is real hardwood, only better…using up to two thirds fewer trees than traditional hardwoods.
Then there’s Shaw Anso® nylon carpet and area rugs. Soft, durable, beautiful…and also environmentally responsible. Anso nylon carpet from Shaw can be recycled into new carpet over and over again.
Visit shawfloors.com and get a $200 coupon plus receive an additional $100 off with an in store consumer rebate for qualifying purchases! See coupon and store for details.
Special financing of 12 months, no interest with payments available to qualified buyers. Located at 10076 Broad River Road in Irmo, on the web at www.lakemurrayfloorcovering.com or at 781-1707. Open until 6:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and open late until 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Come home to Lake Murray Floor Covering and Let Your Feet Feel the Difference!

PALMETTO FINE ARTS IS HAVING A MOTHER'S DAY BLOWOUT SALE! Framed Artwork has been reduced as well as all Jewelry buy one get one half off and 25% off all handbags and home decor items. Don't wait till the last minute to grab your Mother's Day Gift!
107 Virginia Street - 803-932-0265 - www.PalmettoArts.com

USING SOCIAL NETWORKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS: a SCORE workshop taught by an expert in social networking for those interested in learning how to use sites like Facebook and Twitter to enhance the marketing and promotion of products and services. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18; Greater Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland St., Columbia. More information and registration at www.scoremidlands.org or (803) 765-5131.

RUSTY ANCHOR OUTDOOR QUARTERDECK NOW OPEN
The Rusty Anchor has opened the outdoor Quarterdeck for the season Wednesday through Sunday. This weekend's entertainment includes Jim LeBlanc, Parker Connor, Red Fraley, Weekend Bender, John Scollon & High Maintenance. See the whole schedule at www.MyRustyAnchor.com. Don't forget Friday all-you-can-eat popcorn shrimp, fries & cole slaw for $12.99.
Inside the Rusty Anchor enjoy a great view of the lake from any table, daily all-you-can-eat specials and Chef Wood's wonderful steak and seafood creations. Call 803-749-1555 for reservations.

THE IRMO-CHAPIN RELAY FOR LIFE WALK will be held on May 14-15 at Chapin High School. The Opening Ceremony, Survivor Lap & Survivor Reception will begin at 7:00 pm (CHS Track). The Luminaria Ceremony is planned for 10 pm and the closing of the Relay will be at 6:30 am. Please contact Debra Haddon at 781-2003 with questions or the American Cancer Society Office at 750-1693, website www.relayforlife.org/chapinirmosc.

If you are interested in buying a home in Chapin SC, please feel free to contact me anytime at (803) 237-4885. Also, be sure to check out my website, and my listings.

GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
……April 27, 2010

TONIGHT!......

May Members Breakfast
Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.
The Ruritan Club, 117 Peak Street, Chapin
Speaker: TBA

16th Annual Chapin
Chamber Golf Tournament
Presented by Russell-Massey & Company
Thursday, May 20, Noon Shotgun Start
Timberlake Country Club
Platinum, Gold, Silver, Cart, & Hole Sponsorships available
$320 per team (Includes cart, greens fees, lunch, beverages, and dinner)
Great prizes and golfer goodie bags
Full BBQ Dinner sponsored by First Citizens
Proceeds benefit:
The Chamber & Visitors Center &
The Annie Epting Scholarship Fund.
For more info, call 803-345-1100.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER….
* Win Tickets to Martina McBride Show
* ‘Vidalia Onions for sale
* Morgan & Associates Appreciation Day
* May 1 – Flamingo Fling
* May 1 & 3 – Choral Society Performances

WIN TICKETS TO MARTINA MCBRIDE SHOW
On Friday, April 30^th, at Capital Kitchen and Bath, a lucky customer will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to the sold-out Martina McBride for Sunday, May 2^nd!
Capital Kitchen and Bath has teamed up with country giant 97.5 WCOS for the week leading up to perhaps the best concert-weekend Columbia has ever had; and the customers of Capital Kitchen and bath are reaping the reward!
Friday, April 30^th, listeners are invited to Capital Kitchen and Bath from 4:00-6:00PM at 1987 Highway 76, in Little Mountain, and enter to win a pair of tickets for the Sunday concert. Food, beer and other beverages will be served and someone from the event WILL win the tickets from 97.5 WCOS! No waiting and no 1 in 10,000 odds, someone at the Capital Kitchen and Bath location will win.
WCOS’ own personality “Tumbleweed” will be broadcasting live on-location between 4-6:00pm on the day of the event; playing your favorite country hits and giving away CD’s, tee-shirts and other great prizes!
Capital Kitchen and Bath is a direct distributor for 10 top lines of manufactured cabinets including Armstrong and Wellborn. We also offer all types of countertops from quartz stone to granite to marble and laminate. Stop by and check out our 4,000 sq. ft. showroom! We are under new ownership and staff!
For more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Brian Elmer, please call (803)345-5888 or e-mail Brian at Brian@CapitalKB.com

VIDALIA ONIONS
THERE IS STILL TIME!…..ORDER DELICIOUS VIDALIA ONIONS FROM THE CHAPIN LIONS CLUB. CALL LION JOHN HOSSENLOPP 803-917-5724 OR ANY CHAPIN LION FOR INFORMATION!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AT MORGAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. NATIONWIDE
We have some BIG news to share!! We have scored the Nationwide NASCAR simulator car AND the touring trailer used to haul it around. We will be having our Customer Appreciation Day at Calvary Baptist Church, 1724 W. Main St. (US Highway 1) Lexington, from 11-6 on May 3rd and we hope to see all of you and your NASCAR friends there. Morgan & Associates, Inc., 1254 Chapin Road, Chapin, 803-345-3452
N. Lake Office 803-996-2910
S. Lake Office 803-957-SAVE
Holly Hill Office 803-496-3723
ON YOUR SIDE CERTIFIED -- Striving to provide a perfect "10" in customer satisfaction

May 1 – CHAPIN WOMAN’S CLUB’S ‘FLAMINGO FLING’
CHAPIN WOMAN’S CLUB ‘S ANNUAL FUND RAISING EVENT, “THE FLAMINGO FLING”, A SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION TO BENEFIT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITIES.
Place: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHAPIN
Time: 6:30 PM.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 803-932-4071.

May 1 & 3 ----DUTCH FORK CHORAL SOCIETY TO PERFORM
Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm at McGregor Presbyterian Church in Irmo. Special guest is the River Springs Elementary School Chorus
Monday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at Chapin United Methodist Church. Special guest is Honors Chorus of Richland and Lexington School District Five.
Donations will be accepted at the door. For info, call 345-3460 or go to www.dutchforkchoralsociety.org.

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Chapin, SC Real Estate Network: Your real estate experts for the Chapin , Newberry , Irmo and Columbia SC areas. We are happy to have you visiting with us. Providing the most comprehensive real estate site for all of Chapin is our goal! Brandon Liles you Broker Manager for Chapin Real Estate.

Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - Chapin area activities....

GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
April 13, 2010

When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it.

April Members After-Hours

Tuesday, April 27, 5:30 7:30 p.m.

The Rusty Anchor

1925 Johnson's Marina Road, Chapin

Free admission -- Guests are welcome.

Food, Fun, & Networking. (Cash bar)

Sponsorships available at $100,

Includes table at event Call the Chamber

May Members Breakfast

Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.

The Ruritan Club

117 Peak Street, Chapin

$5 per person

Speaker TBA

The 16th Annual Chapin Chamber

Golf Tournament

Presented by Russell-Massey & Company

Thursday, May 20, Noon Shotgun Start

Timberlake Country Club

$320 per team (Includes cart, greens fees, lunch,

beverages, and dinner)

Great prizes and golfer goodie bags

Full BBQ Dinner sponsored by First Citizens

Proceeds benefit the Chamber & Visitors Center, and

The Annie Epting Scholarship Fund.

For more information, please call 803-345-1100.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER.
* Nifty Gifty celebrating One Year!

* Call for NAMI Volunteers

* Yard Sale on Saturday
* Judy Bolton Jarrett Updates
* Jon & Company has Cut for a Cure

* Dutch Fork Choral to perform May 1 & 3
* Businesses Sponsoring Golf Tournament - Attention
* Artist of the Month Mary Epps Monroe

THE NIFTY GIFTY CELEBRATING ONE YEAR!
This week we are celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Bring in a copy of this email Wednesday thru Saturday, April 14-17th and take 20% off one in stock item!

On Thursday, we will be open until 7:00 pm for our Monthly Happy Hour of shopping!

Register for Door Prizes! Refreshmentswill be served!

It has been an exciting year and we look forward to many more!

See you soon at 103-B Beaufort Street, Chapin. Contact us at 345-5555. Jennifer, Jessica, and Jan

YARD SALE ON SATURDAY

American Legion Post 193 and the Auxiliary will have a yard sale Saturday, April 17 from 7 am -12 Noon at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Ave. Chapin

JUDY JARRETT ARTCAN STUDIO/GALLERY UPDATES:

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - Jarrett showing art at THE GALLERY AT DUPRE, 807 Gervais Street (the DuPre Building), entrance in the alley, from 5-9, along with Lee Monts and others, as part of ARTISTA VISTA! website: www.dupregallery.blogspot.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 23 - WINE TIME AT THE GALLERY - 5 - 8 PM... Stop by for wine and wondrous art!!

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 - regular hours at ArtCan Studio and Gallery, 12 - 4

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 - 5 - 9 PM ... 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE GALLERY

Especially for You on Bower Parkway (in the new building with the apartments upstairs) is carrying some of Judy Jarretts artwork, along with their own lines of beautiful merchandise. Pleaslyn and her staff welcome you!

www.judyjarrettgallery.com, www.jbjart.blogspot.com 803.345.6588

JON & COMPANY HAS CUT FOR A CURE
The Cut for a Cure It will be 9 am till 4 pm on Saturday, April 17 at Jon & Company, 203 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin. Hair cuts, hand and foot massage, chair massage with donation

100% all proceeds to benefit The American Cancer Society

Jon & Company is having live music from Minor Effect and Scott Donaldson with the Exit 91 Band. Food furnished by San Jose, and also a bake sale.
Some our local celebrities will do some of the shampoos for us. We have several local Professionals joiningus in this fight for cancer, stated Jon Osborne. Call 345-3228 for more information.

DUTCH FORK CHORAL TO PERFORM MAY 1 & 3
The Dutch Fork Choral Society performs spring concerts on Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm at McGregor Presbyterian Church in Irmo, and on Monday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at Chapin United Methodist Church.
Special guest on May 1st is the River Springs Elementary School Chorus and on May 3rd is the Honors Chorus of Richland and Lexington School District Five. Artistic Director for the DFCS is Marjorie Turner and the accompanist is Sandra Lindler. Donations will be accepted at the door. For information call 345-3460 or go to www.dutchforkchoralsociety.org.

BUSINESSES SPONSORING THE CHAPIN CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!!

CONTACT LESLIE AT PALMETTO GRAPHIX FOR ALL OF YOUR SIGNAGE AND PROMOTIONAL ITEM NEEDS. WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SO COME IN CHECK OUT OUR GREAT DEALS!!!

We are located at 200B Lexington Avenue in downtown Chapin, next to Russell Massey and the dry cleaners. Dont wait until the last minute, CALL us Today.

345-5137

ARTIST OF THE MONTH - MARY EPPS MONROE is originally from Rock Hill and now lives in the St. Andrews/Irmo area of Columbia. She is a Columbia College graduate and a grateful retiree of State Government.

Art brings her peace and tranquility in an otherwise hectic life. Her acrylics and oils feature portraits, still life, and landscapes that include revisiting the history of old barns and structures in rural communities. She also enjoys creating silhouettes.
A member of Crooked Creek Art League and Seven Oaks Art League, Mary exhibited in the SC State Fair Juried Art Exhibition, the Crooked Creek Art League Annual Juried Show and the Seven Oaks Art League Annual Juried Show.
Visit the Greater Chapin Chamber to see her "Summer Pears", oil on canvas.

CALL FOR NAMI VOLUNTEERS!

NAMI National Alliance of Mental Illness will have their 3^rd annual NAMI Walks, Saturday,April 24, promoting Mental Illness Awareness. The location of theSaturday, April24 walk is the W.Columbia Riverwalk, parking at the New Orleans Rest.Registration is 7:30with the walk starting at 9:00 am. Everyone is invited to show-up, walk, visit and/or learn about NAMI.

With your help, we can continue to increase public awareness about mental illness and the effects that it has on the lives of millions of Americans every year and at the same time raise much needed dollars to help fund NAMI's support, education and advocacy programs in the Midlands. www.nami.org/namiwalks10/sc/columbia

REMINDERS

SASSY SETTINGS AND SUCH AUCTION
Lake Murray Sisters in Service is holding its annual Sassy Settings and Such, a silent table decoration and accessory auction, on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 6:30 p.m.until 8:30 p.m., at The River Center, Saluda Shoals Park. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased at RAMCO Framing in Irmo, Sassy Silver and Such in Lexington, or by calling 345-2780 or any Sisters in Service member.

FLAMINGO FLING May 1st

CHAPIN WOMANS CLUB WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL FUND RAISING EVENT, THE FLAMINGO FLING. THIS IS A SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION TO BENEFIT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITIES. THE FUND RAISER WILL BE HELD AT OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHAPIN AT 6:30 PM. FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 803-932-4071.

HOW TO MANAGE CASH FOR SUCCESS: a SCORE workshop with critically important financial management guidance for small businesses. Presented by SCORE business coaches with years of experience in effectively managing cash for their successful businesses.
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 20
Greater Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland St., Columbia
Get more info and registration at www.scoremidlands.org or (803) 765-5131, or contact Chapin-based SCORE small business coach John LaFond at 345-1307.

Here is some information about Chapin area activities brought to you by...

GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
……March 30, 2010

(To place your news in this newsletter, please send 1 or 2 paragraphs to newsletter@chapinchamber.com by 5 pm on Mondays. No attachments, please.)


The Newberry County Chamber of Commerce
&
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce

Proudly Present Our

Joint Chambers After-Hours
Thursday, April 1^st, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Mid Carolina Club
3593 Kiblers Bridge Road, Prosperity
($5 admission at the door)
Networking, Food, Libations, and Door Prizes
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IN THIS NEWSLETTER….
* “Flamingo Fling” is May 1st
* Open House, Piedmont Ins., Apr. 7
* Free!!! BC SPA ESCAPE at work
* Tips from Lake Murray Moms
* How to Manage Cash For Success
* Artist of the Month – Mary Epps Monroe
* Get Ready for Spring at Ivy’s Nails

FLAMINGO FLING – May 1st

MAY 1^ST 2010 CHAPIN WOMAN’S CLUB WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL FUND RAISING EVENT, “THE FLAMINGO FLING”. THIS IS A SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION TO BENEFIT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITIES. THE FUND RAISER WILL BE HELD AT OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHAPIN AT 6:30 PM. FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 803-932-4071.
Last year we were able to give $15,000 in Scholarships to Chapin High School seniors and another $6,000 to other charities in Chapin that we support. We very much appreciate all of the members of the Chamber who help us in this effort and we ask for your continued support. We hope you will come, we promise you an evening of good fun, food, music and great auction items to bid on.

PIEDMONT INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC.
OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, Noon until 3
12:30 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting
Plan a "Spring Break" Lunch Date with your kids!
21 Foot Slide and Jumpee
Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks and Dessert
1632-A Chapin Road, Chapin (803-345-8707)

FREE!!! BC SPA ESCAPE at Work….yes AT WORK. You will be pampered with a series of relaxation soothing and high quality spa treatments that will help you relax and recharge you for the rest of the day! Each session takes ~20 minutes and can accommodate 8-10 people at a time. The spa includes the use of a heated neck wrap, hand scrub, hand massage, lip exfoliation, cooling eye pads, foot or elbow treatment & relaxation with breathing techniques. Show your staff how much you appreciate the work they do by giving them a SPA ESCAPE at work. Administrative Professional’s Day is April 21. Gift certificates available. www.beautipage.com/Lainie Call or email Lainie Uschelbec for dates and times available Lillainie@aol.com 803-319-7559
Empowering women one SPA at a time. Spa Treatments, Personalized Skin Care, Advanced Anti Aging Products.

TIPS FROM LAKE MURRAY MOMS
When leaving the grocery store, put all COLD groceries in the front seat and the rest in the trunk. If your child has a meltdown on the way home, you can tend to the COLD foods more easily and deal w/ the rest of the groceries later.
This helpful tip has been brought to you by Lake Murray Moms. We are a local mom’s group that provides support for all moms in the Chapin and surrounding Lake Murray area.
Thursday April 1^st, we will have our monthly meeting/ social (at the Chapin Chamber). We also plan a monthly night out and play dates every week. We invite moms with children of all ages to visit our group. For more information, go to www.lakemurraymoms.com “We’ll put the wind back in your sails.”

HOW TO MANAGE CASH FOR SUCCESS: a SCORE workshop with critically important financial management guidance for small businesses. Presented by SCORE business coaches with years of experience effectively managing cash for their successful businesses.
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 20
Greater Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland St., Columbia
Get more info and registration at www.scoremidlands.org or (803) 765-5131, or contact Chapin-based SCORE small business coach John LaFond at 345-1307.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH – MARY EPPS MONROE
Mary Epps Monroe is originally from Rock Hill and now lives in the St. Andrews/Irmo area of Columbia. She is a Columbia College graduate and a grateful retiree of State Government.
Art brings her peace and tranquility in an otherwise hectic life. Her acrylics and oils feature portraits, still life, and landscapes that include revisiting the history of old barns and structures in rural communities. She also enjoys creating silhouettes.
A member of Crooked Creek Art League and Seven Oaks Art League, Mary exhibited in the SC State Fair Juried Art Exhibition, the Crooked Creek Art League Annual Juried Show and the Seven Oaks Art League Annual Juried Show. daisyinez@hotmail.com
Visit the Greater Chapin Chamber, 302 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, to view Mary Epps Monroe’s "Summer Pears", oil on canvas.

GET READY FOR SPRING AT IVY’S NAILS
Visit Kim, Tom, and their crew at Ivy’s Nails to get ready for spring and those pretty sandels, etc. Ivy’s Nails is located at 140-B Amick's Ferry Road in the Food Lion shopping area. Call 945-1010 for an appointment now.

REMINDERS

* Lions Club selling Vidalia Onions. Call John Hossenlopp at 917-5724.

* Mt. Horeb Golf Tournament, Saturday, April 17. Info: 345-2000