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1 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com
1 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com What the Hewitt Chamber does for my business and yours! 101 Third St. • P.O. Box 661 Hewitt, TX 76643 (254) 666-1200 • (254) 666-3181 (fax) [email protected] 2012 OFFICERS President Ian Dawson Vice President Evelyn Ritchie 2nd Vice President Nancy Gupton Secretary Alee Walker Treasurer Ron Sullivan Past President Diane Jenkins DIRECTORS Royce Berger Pat Breen Woody Butler Waynette Ditto Kay English Bryan Fonville Bill Furrer Wayne Gartman Debbie Grady John Holder - Lifetime Board Member Jean Ann Hoover John Maddux Dr. Michael Moore Donna Muhlman Suzi Pagel Jeff Stubbs John Webb Paul Williams Kendra Zadnik 2012 AMBASSADORS Amanda Albrecht Dora Betts Merry Bruner Pat Cady Betsy Ferguson Roxanne Franks Janie Gonzales Steve Harris Scott Hedges Sue Hogg Loni Jones Beth Kwasnica Brooke Lewis Beth McCarn Preston McCray Lori Meador Dr. David Moore Connie Murphy Dr. Britton Myers Stephanie Nash Chris Raup Jason Robertson Glenda Ruiz Christine Schroeder-Morren Mark Sedberry Heather Simmons Sandra Suggs Becky Vences EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Alissa Cady PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Cassie Johanson The Hewitt Express is published and distributed quarterly free of charge. For advertising, contact the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce (254) 666-1200 • HewittChamber.com ©2012 Hewitt Chamber of Commerce 2 The Hewitt Express Quarterly Invest in Your Business by Investing in Your Chamber! Did you know your Chamber of Commerce is what makes our community thrive both business and community alike? Right here within your Chamber membership can help your business be more successful! We want your business to GROW and NEED more employees to assist you in expansion! We want to serve our members and help their employee base grow. The Greater Hewitt Chamber offers beneficial networking opportunities such as Business After Hours and Business Building Luncheons, Annual banquet and an annual breakfast blender. People really do obtain new customers and clients from these events! Our chamber of commerce is a vehicle through which business and Kendra Anderson professional people work together for the common good of the comZadnik munity. We must invest our energy, gear up for our challenges, and find Membership solutions that bring success for the community. So, who is the “we” that Chairman does all this? “ You are the Chamber of Commerce. The Chambers supports our businesses that may not be able to bring in monthly speakers to motivate or educate their employees; the Chamber offers free monthly seminars covering everything from marketing your business, to turning your dreams into reality. The Chamber brings the business community together for many community events such as Christmas Parade, Easter Egg Hunt and Movies in the Park. The Chamber serves as Hewitt tourism and convention bureau, to which the Chamber works closely with the hotels to boost Hewitt’s economy. Why should I join? I personally love the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce for its purpose and vision to build a community that connects members to important community issues, and provides opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference together, supporting one another. With all these great benefits, why wouldn’t a business take advantage of all the benefits the Chamber has to offer? We exist because of our loyal members, and our Membership Drive goal is 60 new members. How much does it cost to become a member? $195 for businesses and $50 for individuals. How can I get involved? Visit the Chambers office located at the Historic Depot on Third Street or call (254) 666-1200. Thank you for your support and unwavering commitment to our community’s economic growth and development by investing in the Chamber. Join us as we continue to help business in the Greater Hewitt area grow! Contents... 27 th annual Hewitt Express Classic Sept. 21, 2012 Cottonwood Creek Golf Course 3 Central Texas Dental Care 6 Calendar New Members John Holder, State Farm Insurance 9 Action Fire Pros Hewitt Public Library 11 Cendera Funding 12 Lead Explosion 14 Locals Love Us, 2011 Citizen of the Year 16 Premier Realtors 18 Royalton Village 19 Hewitt Chamber Charter Members 20 Papa Murphy’s Pizza, After School Snacks by Business Payroll Services 21 Desk-ercise Fitness by Titan Fitness 22 Spotlights HewittChamber.com Your dental health is important to us! Central Texas Dental Care By Dale Williams, DDS The year was 1983, and it was very good for me for three principle reasons. First, I graduated from dental school; second I established my dental practice in Hewitt; and third I was introduced by my builder and his wife, Frank and Jenny Arnold, to De Smith and the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, in which, I became actively involved. I totally had a blast in those early years, not only treating the dental needs of our community but also in helping grow Hewitt as a business community. Those early days of the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce were filled with great fun, wonderful friendships and an impressive array of fundraisers and community service. Much like the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, which has grown and flourished in this fertile community, Central Texas Dental Care has also grown and prospered. We have had three major expansions in our facility and our staff has grown from one dentist and one staff member to three dentists and approximately (254) 666-1200 Monte B. Cooper, D.D.S.; Traci Waldschmidt, Office Administrator; Michael J. Cooney, D.D.S; and Dale L. Williams, D.D.S. Hewitt Dentist.com 20 front office workers, dental assistants and dental hygienists. Dr. Monte Cooper joined our practice in 1993 and Dr. Michael Cooney became our third doctor in 2006. We three partners would also like to acknowledge our fabulous office administrator, Traci Waldschmidt. She does an incredible job of orchestrating the complex business aspects of our practice and connecting with our community. If you are a patient of Central Texas Dental 506 Hewitt Drive (254) 666-1686 Care, you are aware of our commitment to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology. Probably the most incredible treatment we offer today are the crowns in one day. For anyone who has worn a temporary crown before, you know what an advantage this is. This same technology allows us to replace old silver fillings with near custom fit porcelain restorations that truly mimic actual tooth structure. We will continue to add the latest and greatest treatments as they become proven. One of the obvious advantages that we have at Central Texas Dental Care is that the three partner dentists are able to offer an incredible wide range of dental services with experience. Thus, we are able to solve most dental problems. For nearly 30 years we have led the way in Central Texas in progressive patient centered dentistry. Your dental health is important to us and this is why we so enjoy creating wonderful smiles. Come be a part of our dental family. The Hewitt Express Quarterly 3 4 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 5 CALENDAR April 24 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 915 La Salle Avenue • Networking Lunch Forum with the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber 24 5 to 7 p.m. • Business after Hours • National Banks of Central Texas 28 Closed in observance of Memorial Day 3 5 to 7 p.m. • Chuy’s Patio Directors and Ambassadors Mixer 7 2 p.m. • Hewitt Park • Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Educators Credit Union 12 11 a.m. Waco Fun Town RV Ribbon Cutting 13 11 a.m. • Budget Blinds Ribbon Cutting 13-15 Waco Fun Town RV Grand Opening May New Members Faith Rest Ranch (254) 640-2932 Geri Aupperle (254) 399-6909 Happy Hounds Aquatic & Daycare Center (254) 235-1116 Locals Love Us (254) 307-0603 McGregor General Store (254) 840-3224 Quality Care of Waco (254) 752-0311 Wacoboard.com (254) 744-9195 Waco Fun Town RV (254) 400-2900 road • Manual – taking your hands off the wheel • Cognitive – taking your mind off what you are doing Distracted driving isn’t just about phone calls or text messages. Many activities that take your attention away from traffic can lead to accidents. Examples of distracted driving include: • Adjusting a navigation system • Eating • Grooming • Reading • Retrieving a dropped item • Talking on the phone • Texting • Watching a video Nearly half the U.S. states have restrictions against activities that cause distractions. Some states ban phone use in construction zones and school zones. Others place restrictions on novice drivers and operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks and school buses. Take the time to research the laws in your state and visit www.distraction.gov. So, the next time you reach for the phone while driving, answer this question: Is this call important enough to risk hurting someone, or can it wait? Bancin Accounting, Inc. (254) 366-1167 Business Payroll Services (254) 339-6833 Chris DeCluitt (254) 717-1064 Distracted driving is extremely dangerous and can cause personal injury and property damage. Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves.1 Even with a hands-free device, multitasking while driving could have serious consequences. You’ve seen it before: a vehicle near you is weaving in the traffic lane or traveling well below the speed limit. Chances are that driver is not focused on the road! According to the U.S. Department of Transportation2, there are three main types of distractions: • Visual – taking your eyes off the 6 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 10 5 to 7 p.m. • Business after Hours • Central National Bank 14 Hewitt Kiwanis Club Fishing Tournament 15 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Ramada Inn Hewitt • Networking Lunch Forum with the Cen-Tex African American Chamber 19 Armed Services Day at Titan Fitness, Pushups for Charity June 4 Deadline for July Hewitt Express 7 5 to 7 p.m. • Business after Hours Woody Butler Homes 21 5 p.m. • Hewitt Community Center • Lead Explosion 1 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2005 2 Distraction.gov HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 7 8 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com Fire Safety in your Home Brought to you by: In fire prevention & safety, a fire extinguisher should be your next investment after a smoke detector. Fire experts recommend at least one for every level of your house. They come in various sizes; you’ll need to choose the size that’s right for you based on your family situation and who you think is most likely to be using it. The five pound ABC model is the most popular. Fire safety experts recommend that you keep your extinguisher near the main exit of your home or one in the kitchen, near the stove. Use the PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep) method. At the top, is a safety pin with a round piece attached to it, hold the round part of the pin, and pull it out. Then point the nozzle where the flames are coming from, not at the flames themselves. Make sure you’re at least six feet away from the flames. Then squeeze the trigger, which releases the chemicals, and move the extinguisher back and forth in a sweeping motion to get good coverage, while keeping it upright. Please call us for any of your Fire Protection needs -254-235-8300 200 Sharron Drive Woodway, Texas 76712 (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 9 10 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 11 12 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 13 2011 Citizen of the Year Charlie Turner Turner, 2011-2012 Mayor Pro-Tem of City of Hewitt Citizen of the Year is one of the most respectable and prestigious awards an individual can earn in the greater Hewitt area. Charlie has been active within the city, chamber and community for more than 30 years. Several nominations were submitted to the office during the fourth quarter of 2011. Kind words from residents, volunteers and members were spoken such as, “Charlie Turner deserves a distinct recognition for proudly honoring and loyally serving the Hewitt Community.” Thank you to Charlie Turner! 14 The Hewitt Express Quarterly Membership Drive 2012 HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 15 Up or Down - Life Goes On Here’s a quick note to let you know how we can help you or anyone you feel comfortable introducing us to. Whether the market is up or down, the fact is — people are still buying and selling houses. Perhaps they’re relocating to another town or state, or moving just a few miles to get into another school district. Perhaps they’re empty nesters ual n n nd A o Sec who want to downsize to a condo, or a young family ready to transition from their first home to a large family home. The next time you’re in a conversation with a friend, family member or neighbor and they mention that they want to sell their home, would you stop, take out your cell phone, look up our number and call us immediately? We’ll send you a free copy of our Home Seller’s Guide for you to give them. This booklet is full of quick and easy tips to make a house show like a model home — and bring the best possible purchase price. Premier Realtors 301 Owen Lane Suite A Waco, TX 76710 (254) 772-0505 1 person per company YOU 3 people per industry Call us for catering! Ca Chamber and WOW registration begins May 1. Only $20 until June 11 then it’s $25. Includes dinner and RAPID ROTATIONS. are joining forces to bring an unforgettable event to our members and supporters. Sponsorships are available. June 21 • 5 p.m. RESTAURANT ering t a C & r a B GeorgesRestaurant.com O1925 Speight • (254) 753-1421 O1201 Hewitt Drive • (254) 420-2060 Restaurant • Big OTM Deck • Catering • Banquet Hall Follow us Hewitt Community Center 16 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com Join today! Call (254) 666-1200 (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 17 Let us treat you like royalty Royalton Village Properties has been family-owned and operated for 15 years. We have 160 rental properties in Hewitt, Texas. Once you move in with us …you are family too! Our staff genuinely cares about our tenants and community, and we take great personal pride in how your homes are maintained. We strive to make this the best place to live and a place you are proud to call home. Please come see for yourself. We have one, two and three bedroom apartments, duplexes, townhouses and homes ranging from 700 18 The Hewitt Express Quarterly to 1700 square feet with eight different floor plans. Visit our website RoyaltonVillage. com to see property pictures, floors plans and a few virtual tours. Here are just a few of our amenities that make this a great place to live. • Reserved Covered Parking • 24-hour emergency service • Fireplaces • Washer-dryer hook-ups • Two-car garages • Extra storage space • Fenced-in backyards • Large walk-in closets • Single and double patios • Solar screened windows. Royalton Village is located just off Hewitt Drive (behind AutoZone) across from Midway Middle School. We’re only two minutes from the H-E-B PLUS and Super Wal-Mart on Hewitt Drive. We are also less than five minutes from Hwy 6 and Interstate 35, less than two minutes from Hwy 84 and only 10 minutes away from downtown Waco. Our hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. HewittChamber.com CelebraƟng Charter Members On December 19, 1977, the organiza onal mee ng of the Greater Hewi Chamber of Commerce was held at Central Na onal Bank. The first chamber mee ng was held on January 19, 1978. The purpose of the chamber was stated as: “To Foster, Protect, and Promote Hewi and the surrounding Region.” These 106 were... A-1 Pharmacy – Midway All-Tex Building Allen Glass Company Frank and Jenny Arnold Ava Interna onal Patricia A. Bass Mr. & Mrs. B.C. Blanton Brewer’s Furniture Be y Bruce, Realtors Jerry & Leslie Bruce Butler Electric Co. Calvery Plumbing Co. Campbell 66 Express, Inc. Central Na onal Bank Central Texas Restaurants Central Texas Savings and Loan, Marlin Central Texas Savings and Loan, Waco Century 21 – Kemp Real Estate Clark Concrete, Inc. Community News Sam E. Cryan Curlin Co. Custom Floor Center Davis Iron Works, Inc. F.J. Dewald Construc on James & Glenda Dill Berna Deane Downing Rev. Bruce Hay, Hewi Methodist First Federal Savings & Loan Roger B. Wilson Real Estate, Ins. Hewi Child Care Center The Free Spirit R.P. Glaze Gross-Yowell & Co. Haught Air Condi oning Hewi Aluminum Products Hewi Animal Clinic Hewi Cabinets Hewi Plaza Construc on Hewi Post Office Hewi Villa Apartments Mark & Vicki Hill R.J. & Sherly Hill John Holder Insurance Indian Creek Estates Karney’s Lake Air Na onal Bank Mr. & Mrs. M. Leslie Lewis Pharmacy Rodney Faudi M & S Builders Mackie Business Forms Maddux Agricultural Supply Gerald Mann Building Supply Mayberry & Associates Cur s McLemore Development Mel & Jan Michael Mid-Way Machine Mid-Way Transporta on Wilson Tile Co, Inc. Lone Star Gas Company Millsap Pest Control Moore Dental Studio Neill Electric Co. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Nelson Nick’s Produce & Grocery O Kay Machine, Inc. Old Smokey No. 1 Overhead Door Co. Pals Realty, Inc. Parker Construc on Parky’s A.C. Parsons Drywall Piggly Wiggly No. 9 Pioneer Savings Associates Redwoods Inc. Roach Paint Company Safeway Store No. 750 Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Schumacher Jake R. Schwarts, Inc. Shannon Development, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Company Jim Stewart, Realtors, Inc. Sweet Air, Inc. Taco Torch No 17 Texas Brick Company Texas Power & Light Company Tommy Trout Paint Construc on Truax Plumbing Company U.S. Window Co., Inc. Waco Concrete Products Company Waco-Marlin Federal Credit Union Waco Savings & Loan Associa on Waco Systems, Inc. Wallace Engineering Mr. & Mrs. Homer C. Warren Westview Na onal Bank Williams Drywall Wilson & Sons Roger Wilson Construc on Co. In 2012, the membership has grown to 340 plus. These members consistently work to enhance and maintain an excellent quality of living for the ci zens of Hewi and the surrounding area. The Chamber, in turn, reminds you to support the membership by patronizing these businesses. (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 19 20 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 21 Business Payroll Services Business Payroll Services “Jo Davis has taken care of my company’s payroll services for more than six years. I have used different payroll services, and Jo has been one of the best. Business Payroll Services inputs employee hours and prints payroll checks. The software keeps up with all employee deductions, garnishment of wages and insurance. Business Payroll Services also processes my 941 tax payments and prints my federal and state payroll reports. I highly recommend Business Payroll Services to any company.” Sincerely, Donald Citrano Owner, Donald Citrano’s Coffee Shop Cafe Time Warner Cable Media With you as our marketing client, our top priority is to help you be seen, be heard and be sure. Reach consumers throughout the day while they enjoy some of their favorite activities, such as watching TV and surfing the web simultaneously. Ensure that audiences hear what you have to say by engaging them across Quality Care of Waco 40+ cable networks and digital interactive platforms like Video on Demand and RoadRunner.com. We can help you speak to consumers living in and around your area by focusing on them geographically, demographically and psychographically. Visit us today at TWCMedia.com for more information. Quality Care of Waco Quality Care of Waco Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 222-bed facility just minutes from the hospitals in Waco. Quality Care helps about 50% of our admissions to be able to return home. If you know of anyone in the hospital or the community who needs rehabilitative care, short- or long-term, do not hesitate to contact Quality Care of Waco Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They would like to extend you an invitation to visit their facility at any time. Visit Quality Care of Waco at 2501 Maple Ave. in Waco or call and set up an appointment (254) 752-0311. Quality Care takes admissions 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Happy Hounds Aquatic and Daycare Center Happy Hounds Aquatic and Daycare Center is Waco’s newest and largest Doggy Daycare Facility. They offer Doggy Daycare, Grooming and Overnight Boarding and a compassionate and dedicated staff that is eager to work with your beloved four-legged family member. They offer an indoor heated swimming pool with a wrapped-around deck and life jackets. Vets also use the pool for Hydro Therapy. You have the option of having cage-less boarding or letting them stay in the Happy Hounds Hotel suites that are 6 feet long by 4 feet wide. Dogs have access to run and play with the pack during daycare hours and full use of the pool. When dogs are staying the night, they will have 24-hour supervision. Special offer: Free toenail clippings for first time clients! RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment Co. has been building relationships with its customers since 1968. Our focus is on providing solutions through John Deere Agriculture and Construction equipment, Vermeer, Hitachi and Sakai equipment. RDO Equipment Co. specializes in the distribution, sale, service, rental and finance of equipment and trucks to the agricultural, construction, 22 The Hewitt Express Quarterly manufacturing, transportation and warehousing industries, as well as to public service entities, government agencies and utilities. The company operates the largest network of John Deere construction and agricultural equipment stores in North America, as well as Volvo and Mack truck centers. For your RDO Equipment Co. needs call (254) 666-3900 or stop by at 215 Enterprise Blvd. Hewitt TX 76643. HewittChamber.com Kidz N Action Kidz N Ac on Conveniently located in the heart of Hewitt at 119 Hewitt Drive, Kidz N Action challenges each child to develop physically as well as academically. Kidz N Action accepts children from the age of six weeks to sixth grade. Parents are encouraged to visit the center at any time. Suggestions are al- ways welcome and appreciated. Hours of Operation are from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the Baby Center at (254) 224-6407, Kidz N Action at (254) 2357580 or Hewitt Sports Center at (254) 235-7559 to learn about the facility and enrollment today! Ray’s Automotive and Towing For every car, foreign and domestic... from tune-ups, to brakes, to everything in between (road side service)...no matter what your problem, Ray’s Automotive and Towing is on the way! Give us a call, and you’ll see why people say...Fix my car, Ray! Complete Car Repair • 2925 MacAr- thur Dr. Waco, TX 76708 • (254) 2355991 • (254) 235-2790 • New Location coming soon to Franklin Ave. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stop in the Hewitt Chamber for a Ray’s Automotive and Towing Coupon. Locals Love Us! Who is Locals Love Us? Locals Love Us is a fun way for Waco residents to vote online for their local recognition. We are local businesses designed around fun, integrity and loving our community. What Do I Have to Do? Vote for all your favorite places online at LocalsLoveUs. com. Simply register, answer a few basic demographic questions and then vote for your most loved in each category. Where Do I Vote? Anywhere you have Internet access. The address is LocalsLovsUs.com More Questions? Simply email them to: [email protected] and someone from the Locals Love Us team will get right back to you. Wacoboard.com Wacoboard.com started several years ago in order to help the community find local businesses. Through providing incentives, the site is now getting more traffic than any other site like it in the country, in a market of 200,000. Wacoboard.com gives you free prod- ucts/coupons/promotions from the best businesses in Waco. Everything from appetizers to cash! For more information about Wacoboard. com or advertising contact Luke Nunnally or Kyle Williams (254) 744-9195. It’s simple! Connect with Facebook, and click till you win! Open 24/7 Online! RE/MAX Centex Realtors RE/MAX sells more real estate than any other real estate firm in Texas and in the world. RE/MAX was recently awarded the #1 ranking by J.D. Powers & Associates for “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers and Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms.” The outstanding agents of RE/MAX Centex Real- (254) 666-1200 tors are the most respected Realtors in the business and are proud to offer Central Texans the services and skills that make RE/MAX No. 1 in the industry. Open 24/7/365 Walt and Denise Fair at RE/MAX Centex Realtors are there for you. Call, click or stop by today. (254) 776-8100 • RealEstatew\Waco. com •1508 N. Valley Mills The Hewitt Express Quarterly 23 24 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com O S Interested in sponsoring a 2012 networking event or business a er hours? Networking Lunch Forum • $25 Table Sponsorships (spaces limited) Breakfast Blender • $250 Building Businesses Luncheon • $250 Business A er Hours • $100 Contact our office today! Hewi Chamber Staff (254) 666-1200 (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 25 26 The Hewitt Express Quarterly HewittChamber.com (254) 666-1200 The Hewitt Express Quarterly 27 The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 661 Hewitt, TX 76643 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit #65 Hewitt TX