Walkerton - CleanRite Cleaning Services is pleased to announce that Richard Fansler of Walkerton, Indiana is the 2008 winner of the "Clean House for a Sweetheart" Poetry Contest. Mr. Fansler, an English teacher at John Glenn High School, penned "My Love Each Day Has Grown" to Connie, his wife of eight years. In the poem, he reminisces about their eight years together, concluding the poem by saying, "Although my words and rhymes are poor, / It's you I still adore. / Today, as on our wedding day, no one else could love you more."

In launching the "Clean House for a Sweetheart" Poetry Contest, Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, owner of CleanRite Cleaning Services, wanted to reward one special sweetheart with a special Valentine's gift: a complimentary professional house cleaning. Judging the contest with so many deserving nominees was no easy task for the panel of judges, all long-term CleanRite employees, but in the end the judges were impressed by Mr. Fansler's expression of love for his wife.

In awarding the prize, Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe announced that CleanRite is also presenting each of the entrants a $25.00 gift certificate, good towards one initial housecleaning because, in her eyes, "each one is a winner." The grand prize winner, Connie Fansler, will enjoy a professionally cleaned home for Valentine's Day.

CleanRite Cleaning Services Announces the 2007
'MOST DESERVING MOM' ESSAY WINNER Walkerton - CleanRite Cleaning Services, Inc. is please to announce that Krishna Lundgard of South Bend, Indiana is the 2007 winner of the "Most Deserving Mom" Essay Contest. She beat out a mom with four kids under five and no "Nanny 911" calls, a mom with a dedication written to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies, and many other nominees.

(photo, l to r: Hunter, Seth, Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe (owner), Ca'Saundra Freitag (friend), Karlie Leyba (friend), Sierra King (niece), Destiny Lundgard (daughter), Krishna Lundgard (winner), Debra Voltz-Miller (entrant), Dustin Lundgard (son), Eric Leyba (friend), Drew - dog)

Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, owner of CleanRite Cleaning Services, launched the essay contest in order to reward one special mom with a real treat, a free professional house cleaning. The judges, six CleanRite employees, found it difficult to select a winner this year with so many deserving nominees.

The judges eventually selected the winning entry, written by Debra Voltz-Miller. Ms. Voltz-Miller nominated her daughter Krishna for her sacrificial spirit. In 2005, Krishna, who has two children of her own, took in her niece and nephew (now 13 and 15) after her sister passed away. When she found out that her daughter's friend and her brother did not have a stable home, she also welcomed in those children (now 11 and 13). Krishna's house is always filled with six kids and their friends, with dinners for twelve or more a frequent occurrence. In July of 2006 her house burned and all the contents were destroyed. Fortunately, except for the fish and hermit crabs, no one was hurt. The family, however, had to move to the extremely cramped quarters of a rental property until they were able to move back to their own home. According to Krishna's mother, though the stresses of the last two years have been enormous, Krishna has shown the strength to give love and comfort to any child who comes through her door.

In awarding the prize, Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe announced that CleanRite is also presenting each entrant and nominee with a $25.00 gift certificate, good toward on initial house cleaning because, in her eyes, "each one is a winner." The grand prize winner, Krishna Lundgard, will enjoy a professionally cleaned home sometime in May.

(photo, l to r: Jenny, Sandy, Laura, Kelsie, Jody, Judy)


CleanRite Cleaning Services Announces the 2006 "Most Deserving Mom" Contest Winner
Walkerton - CleanRite Cleaning Services is pleased to announce that Birdie Birk of North Liberty, Indiana is the 2006 winner of the "Most Deserving Mom" Essay Contest.

Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, owner of CleanRite Cleaning Services, launched the Mother’s Day Essay Contest in order to reward one special mom with a real treat, a free professional house cleaning. This year’s entries included the mother of a 17-year-old son who “has put up with him for over 17 years,” a mom who at 52 adopted four young brothers, and many other deserving nominees. Judging the contest was no easy task for the panel of judges, five longtime CleanRite employees, but in the end the entry by Brooke and Paige Reed won their hearts.

Brooke and Paige nominated their grandmother, Birdie Birk, saying, she “has been battling cancer for 1 1/2 years now. Grandma had three surgeries in 2005 . . . is currently on a new chemo treatment . . . and has blood work and [medical] tests done almost every week.” Birdie, who is a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office, juggles her frequent medical treatments with daily farm chores. Her granddaughters report that Birdie frequently has to nap after her morning chores because she is so tired, and they feel she deserves a clean house.

In awarding the prize, Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe announced that CleanRite Cleaning Services is also presenting each of the entrants a $25.00 gift certificate, good toward one initial housecleaning because, in her eyes, "each one is a winner." The contest winner, Birdie Birk, will receive her free professional house cleaning on May 10th.

Workers come clean
South Bend Tribune
OUR FAMILIES
(Lifestyles: 2005/11/22)
Christine Cox, Tribune Staff Writer
Believe it or not, there are people among us, breathing the same air we do, who enjoy housecleaning. "The dirtier it is, the happier I am," says Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, owner of CleanRite Cleaning Services Inc. in Walkerton. "I see more satisfaction out of it when I'm done."
southbendtribune.com

'Most Deserving Mom' Winner
The Walkerton Area Shopper
CleanRite Cleaning Services is please to announce that Diana Pippenger (center) of Walkerton is the 2005 winner of the "Most Deserving Mom," essay contest. Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe (left), owner of CleanRite, launched the contest in order to reward one special mom with a real treat - a free professional house cleaning. Diana's son, Jason, who lives 100 miles away, penned the winning essay about his mom on a whim after reading about the contest in the paper. Jason's essay relates his mother's battle with cancer. Jason is pictured above with his most deserving mom.


"Most Deserving Mom" Essay Contest"

 Walkerton, July 18 -- To reward the most-deserving mom in Michiana with a clean house, CleanRite Cleaning Services is launching an essay contest. Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, the owner of CleanRite, understands the many demands on a mother's time and wants to reward one special mom with a real treat, a free initial house cleaning. The prize will be awarded during one of the year's busiest times, the back-to-school rush, allowing the winner time to relax with her family while her home is professionally cleaned.

CleanRite, which serves residential and commercial clients within a 60-mile range of Walkerton, was founded in the year 2000 by Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe, a mother who wanted the best of both worlds: working and staying home with her children. Yet with the responsibilities of working out of her office, running a successful business, and taking care of her family, Dawn empathizes with today's moms. "I know that many women today face the choice on the weekends of cleaning their house or spending time with their family. I'd like to help one extraordinary mom enjoy some quality time with her family while we do the work," Dawn says.

The "most deserving mom" essay contest runs from July 18, 2005 through August 15, 2005. The prize includes dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing furniture and cabinets, cleaning ceiling fans/fixtures, and more. To enter, simply submit a short essay (200 words or less) telling why your nominee deserves a clean house. Please include your name and phone number, as well as the nominee's name, address, and phone number. Entries may be mailed to CleanRite Cleaning Services, Inc., P. O. Box 65, Walkerton, IN 46574 or E-mailed to verhaeghe@galaxyinternet.net by the contest deadline.

The winner, to be announced August 22, 2005, will receive one free initial house cleaning during the month of September.


CleanRite Cleaning Service Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Walkerton Shopper, reprinted with permission
May 3, 2005
CleanRite Cleaning Service, Inc. is celebrating their fifth year of being in business! Than you Michiana for all of your patronage and support.

This business was started for a mother (Dawn M. Verhaeghe), who wanted to stay home with her children and still work. Now she has the best of both worlds; working out of her office at home running a successful business and taking care of her family.

CleanRite is insured and bonded. A member of the Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. CleanRite currently employs 13 great employees that help make us a success.

Specializing in commercial, residential, apartment, job sites, windows, spring cleaning and one time deals. We cover an area within a 60 mile radius of Walkerton. Contracts are not required when signing on.

For more information or available employment opportunities, please call Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe at 574-586-9614 or 574-274-2424 or email us at verhaeghe@galaxyinternet.net.


CLEANRITE CLEANING SERVICE INC. ANNIVERSARY SALE

CleanRite Cleaning Service Inc. is celebrating there fourth year of being in business. During the month of April, we will be offering discounts to new accounts.

Specialized in Commercial, Residential. Apartment, Job Sites, Windows, Spring Cleaning and one time deals. We cover an area within 60 miles radius of Walkerton, IN. Contracts are not required when signing on.

This business was started for a mother (Dawn M. Verhaeghe), who wanted to stay home with her children and still work. Now, she has the best of both worlds working out of her office at home and running a successful business.

CleanRite is insured and bonded. Member of the Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. Also, having Eight employees.

For more information, please call Dawn Gorby-Verhaeghe at 574-586-9614 or 574-274-2424 or verhaeghe@galaxyinternet.net.