Nilssen's Foods named Business of Year

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Ellsworth's 150th birthday

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Recognition was given to contributors at the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet Thursday.

The event featured a school theme, played out with the chamber ambassadors presenting reports on the 150-year history of Ellsworth.

The following were honored for their contributions throughout the past year:

--Peggy Nelson, past president 2010-12.

--Sarah Ries, Ambassador of the Year.

--Andrew Bennett, Most Valuable Volunteer.

--Nilssen’s Foods, Business of the Year.

--Peggy Nelson, Community Person of the Year.

Special appreciation went to Julie Karlstad of J.C.’s Red Barn for hosting the event; to those donating door prizes, Flat Pennies, Treasure Island, Nilssen’s Foods, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and Scentsy; to BoJo’s Creations, Floral, Gifts and Cakes for creating the centerpieces; to Ellsworth Schools for the program props; and to the ambassadors for putting on the event.

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