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To advertise in the Hewitt Chamber Express, call (254) 666-1200. Issues are published in January, April, July and October. CHAMBER STAFF

Executive Director Alissa Cady alissa@hewittchamber.com Public Relations Coordinator Laura Beaty laura@hewittchamber.com

2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President • Ian Dawson Vice President • Adam Price 2nd Vice President • Scott Hedges Secretary • Cassie Thomas Treasurer • Lindsey Skinner, CPA, CFE, CGMA Past President • Jeff Stubbs

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Diana Crow Gregg Dungan Mary Ellison Wayne Gartman Nancy Gupton Jean Ann Hoover Dan Ingham Loni Jones

Jennifer Kampermann

Carlena Lesso Regina Martinez Donna Muhlman Suzi Pagel Andrew Smith Jared Story Davis Thigpen Frank Thomas Alee Walker Chris Watkins Rick Winters

2017 HONORARY MEMBER Adam Miles

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Easter Egg Hunt presented by Educators Credit Union, Hewitt Florist, Raising Cane’s and Mars Chocolate @ Hewitt Park • 10:00 a.m. De Ja Do Hair Salon Ribbon-Cutting, 3320 West Waco Drive • 11:15 a.m. TownePlace Suites Ribbon-Cutting, 5621 Legend Lake Parkway in Waco • 5:15 p.m. Business After Hours sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South, 2501 Market Place in Waco • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hounds and Sounds Hewitt Music Festival @ Warren Park • 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Screen-Tex Graphics Ribbon-Cutting, 110 Post Office Drive in Hewitt • 5:15 p.m.

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Nacho Daddy Car Show, Color Run & Tex-Mex Fest presented by HEB Woodway @ Warren Park • 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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All In Health and Wellness Ribbon-Cutting at Home2 Suites, 2500 Bagby Ave. 11:15 a.m. Business Networking Luncheon @ Carter BloodCare, 206 Archway Drive in Woodway 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Aspiring Future Leaders Ribbon-Cutting at 119 N. Hewitt Drive • 5:15 p.m.

Business After Hours sponsored by NationalUnited @ Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South, 2501 Market Place Drive in Waco • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Business After Hours Sponsored by Arbor House, 2418 Marketplace Drive in Waco 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Building Business Workshop on LinkedIn by Donny Hunter @ Greater Waco Chamber 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lead Explosion Networking Event with Women of Waco • The Barn, 1900 W. Spring Valley Road in Hewitt • 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

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Time for a coffee break? Or maybe a delicious breakfast or lunch? Café Cappuccino is your special home away from home! Visit us in Hewitt at 903 Hewitt Drive, in Waco at 1101 Richland Drive, and Downtown Waco at 100 N. 6th Street. All locations offer breakfast, brunch and lunch, catering and free WiFi. Our friendly staff and patrons create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Thanks, Waco for voting Café Cappuccino as best brunch since 2006! Restaurant hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Visit CafeCappuccino.com to view our menu. Caritas of Waco is a non-profit founded in 1967. We offer food, clothing, household items and travel assistance to anyone regardless of race, age, sex, ethnicity or location. We also offer case management services to assist and empower clients to become self-sufficient. We operate two Hidden Treasures resale stores—Bosque Boulevard and Bellmead Drive. We're supported through various faith, civic and service organizations, charitable foundations, area businesses and individuals. We rely heavily on the community for volunteers and donations. For more information or to volunteer, call (254) 753-4593 or visit Caritas-Waco.org.

Our passion is to provide loving, experienced care and support when you can’t be there. We understand physical and emotional challenges when an aging loved one requires extra help to remain in his or her own home. We can ease the pressure on family and friends while providing reliable, expert in-home care. From nutritional meal preparation and grooming to light housekeeping and companionship, Comfort Keepers helps make our clients’ lives brighter, safer, and more enjoyable — all from the comfort of home. We're a leading provider of in-home care uniquely tailored to meet the needs of seniors and other adults who wish to maintain their independence. Visit Seniorcarewaco.com or call (254) 523-4234 for information. Exodus HR Group launched operation in Durant, Oklahoma in February 2011, processing its first three clients’ payroll all on the same day. Multi-state client expansion has now led to form the Texas office. Our growth is sustained by client referrals, which reflects their confidence in our expertise of handling employee administration. Services include Payroll & Tax Solutions, Human Resources, Employee Benefits Administration, Retirement Plans, and Safety & Risk Management. Our business is built on the reputation of our people, coupled with a proactive, client-centered service environment. Contact our Waco office and Joby Gay at (254) 379-3340, Chris Raup at (254) 447-0818, or visit ExodusHRgroup.com for information. Fortenberry Insurance Agency offers a wide array of policy solutions for your commercial insurance needs. We specialize in coverages for the commercial trucking and construction industries domiciled in Texas. Our family began servicing the industry in 1965. We’ve provided commercial coverage for Texans for over 45 years, and we'll be here for a long time to come. We offer a wide array of products and companies, and we'll help find exactly the right coverage for your operation. Call (254) 857-8400 to request a quote, or visit Fortenberryinsurance.com for an overview of services.

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Amelia’s Fashion Exchange is a designer resale and retail boutique specializing in the latest affordable fashion trends, highly-personalized customer service, and one-on-one styling. Amelia’s started out as a small consignment store in downtown Waco, “Amelia's Attic,” in 1992. Since then, it has emerged from consignment to resale, undergone a name change, incorporated NEW retail boutique items, and become involved with local community with fashion shows, clothing donations and various community events. Visit Ameliasfashionexchange.com or 2452 W. Loop 340 in the Central Texas Marketplace.

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Jeff Hunter Toyota is dedicated to serving your automotive needs. We're your automotive solution with our lineup of new 2017 Toyota models, exceptional car care and unrivaled customer service. Of course, it all starts and ends with our stunning collection of new Toyota cars, crossovers, hybrids, trucks and SUVs. We’re proud to carry award-winning new cars—Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, Highlander, Tacoma, Tundra and many more! Toyota is defined by its dedication to safety, dependability and performance. Visit JeffHunterToyota.com or stop by 1440 West Loop 340 in Waco to view inventory.

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I’ve had a love for photography for as long as I can remember, and with God’s blessing and guidance, I turned my hobby into a job that I love! I have been capturing beautiful memories for 6 years, and I’ve been blessed with capturing smiles of children, love of families, excited seniors, glowing moms-to-be, “Oh So In Love” engagements and memorable weddings. What I love most is that not only do l capture those memories that will last a lifetime, I create friendships with each client! I love to laugh, have fun at each session and make sure each client feels comfortable. Visit Facebook.com/CaseyNystromPhotography for the latest photos and information. TacFight Simulator is new state-of-the-art training equipment that U.S military and large police departments regularly use that is now open to all the citizens of McLennan and surrounding counties. "Tac-Fight" stands for Tactical Fight, and we provide citizens with the opportunity to train in a controlled environment, using an interactive firearm simulator to provide realistic training. This is the closest you can get to a real world experience. No longer does a person have to shoot at steel or paper targets that don’t move or shoot back, now you will have the opportunity to experience real-world scenarios. Visit TacFight simulators.com or 105 Tampico Drive in Hewitt. Visiting Angels Waco is a locally-owned and operated in-home care provider for Waco and surrounding areas. We provide hygiene assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and companionship for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, congestive heart failure, cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and diabetes. We look at your loved one’s unique needs to determine when they need assistance, what kind of help, and how often it's needed. We help seniors to remain independent and safe in their own home. Visit Visitingangels.com/Waco or call (254) 772-8660 for more information.

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Ready to get organized and reduce clutter? Getting organized doesn’t always mean getting rid of everything—sometimes it just means adding space and organization. HGS Self Storage can help with a safe and convenient place to store the important things. For 30+ years, we've provided Hewitt, Woodway and surrounding areas with quality self-storage option—a clean, fully-fenced, and well-lit facility with 24/7 coded access through electronic gates. We have on-site management and digital cameras for added security. If it’s time to clean up the clutter in your life, look to us for storage solutions. Call us at (254) 666-1535 or visit HGSSelfStorage.com.

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Greater Hewitt Chamber names Midway Students of the Year by Traci Marlin, Public Information Officer, Midway Independent School District

The GHC Student of the Year award is sponsored by The First National Bank of Central Texas and H-E-B Woodway. Special thanks to Rick Winters, H-E-B General Manager and Dan Ingham, FNBCT's Vice President of Marketing & Communications for presenting all student awards this year. Midway High School's Edward S. Kim is the son of Sung-Kun Kim and SangNam Yi of Waco. Edward won the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2016 Best of Category and 1st Grand Award in Biochemistry, earning him the Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Visit to India Award and an asteroid named in his honor from MIT. He is a Discovery Education & 3M Young Scientist Challenge Top Ten Finalist, National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA) National Tournament Qualifier, and UIL State Outstanding Performer. His leadership roles include President of National Honor Society, Captain of Policy Debate, President of University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academics, and President of MHS Peer-to-Peer Tutoring. Edward is an All-State Violinist in the MHS Camerata Orchestra. Upon graduation, he plans to study pre-medicine at Harvard. Midway Middle School eighth-grader Jared Moore is close to his family, Mark and Angie Moore of McGregor, along with older siblings Haley (MHS senior) and Zack (alum). Jared takes pre-AP classes and is a National Junior Honor Society member, but has also made a name for himself as an elite athlete. For MMS, he is the football quarterback and competes in track. He is a member of the Texas Stix select baseball team, the Super Regional 25 winners. He is deeply involved in the First Woodway youth group, Manly Mondays accountability group, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

River Valley Intermediate's Susan Loomis is the daughter of Michael and Hope Loomis of McGregor. She is Choir President of River Valley Intermediate, and she has sung the national anthem at a Baylor baseball game. She competes in Excel Gold gymnastics at Dynasty and takes tennis lessons. She is a member of Panther Pride, volunteers at St. Catherine Center and as a personal shopper for Mission Waco’s Christmas Market. She is a member of the Harris Creek Baptist Church youth group. Woodgate Intermediate's Makenzie Parker is the daughter of Jennifer and Michael Parker of Hewitt. Makenzie is active in school activities including Spanish Club, Panther Pride, and Name That Book. She plays soccer on Waco United and basketball on the WFC Raptors. She serves as an usher and in the choir at Willowgrove Baptist Church. She loves to read—especially the Warriors series; she has already read four million words this school year alone! Castleman Creek Elementary's Micah Thomas, fourth grade, is the son of Rhoshawn and Melvin Thomas of Hewitt. He is an awardwinning member of the UIL Music Memory and Ready Writing Teams. He is in Castleman’s Pokemon Go Club, where he has collected a Gyarado and two Snorlaxes. He loves to sing as a member of Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church’s youth choir and youth group under Pastor Jimmy D. Hunter. Micah also loves to read and going to Granny’s house.

Hewitt Elementary's Emilie Moore, fourth grade, is the daughter of Kristi Murphy of Hewitt and Jimmie Moore of Irene. Emilie was one of Hewitt’s first Safety Patrol students, is a member of the Kindness & Compassion Club, and she led a campus-wide recognition for the Hewitt Elementary custodians. She plays softball through Midway Little League, and loves to spend time making crafts, painting, and creating makeup tutorial videos. South Bosque Elementary fourthgrader Jordan Hipp is the daughter of Jenny and Jamie Hipp of Woodway. Jordan loves designing and drawing. She is part of South Bosque’s Destination Imagination Fine Arts Team where she sews costumes, paints props, and acts. She also performs for the Waco Civic Theatre and Joy’s School of Dance. She recently returned from her first mission trip to Guatemala with Highland Baptist Church.

Spring Valley Elementary third-grader London Smith is the son of Rodney and Stacey Smith of Hewitt. This active athlete loves recess, Panther Kids, lunch, and math. He plays basketball on The U, soccer on the Fighting Bears, and football on the Trinity Panthers. His team even played a game at Cowboy Stadium! He is in the youth group and choir at Mustang Baptist Church. He won the Spring Valley Kindness Award because he is such a good teammate. He is always respectful of others, works well with peers, and makes sure everyone is involved. Woodway Elementary's Hazel Davison, daughter of Kerri and Mitch Davison, is a twin but stands out on her own at school. She is the reigning champ in UIL Spelling and is a Kindness & Compassion Club member. As a campus zoologist, she takes care of geckos, a hedgehog… and a tarantula! She plays softball, volleyball, and especially loves soccer. She spends her spare time promoting recycling and picking up trash in the community. She says, “One piece of trash picked up off the planet is one step towards saving the earth.” Her teachers say she is an all-around excellent kid with straight As and perfect behavior.

Speegleville Elementary fourth-grader Olivia Machado is already the National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (with best friend Leila Garcia). In addition to raising thousands of dollars for the Alzheimer’s Association annually in honor of her Memaw, she loves to spend time with Memaw and Poppy riding motorcycles! (Her mini-Honda is red with flames, red wheels and yellow bolts.) She also spends time making bracelets for friends, reading, and playing soccer on the Hot Shots. Olivia competes in UIL Oral Reading and previously won first place in Story Telling.

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What does your future look like with Premier Health & Wellness Center? by Rita Dempsey, Office Manager of Day-to-Day Operations, Premier Health & Wellness Center

remier Health & Wellness Center is an integrative practice with a family atmosphere that combines a focus on chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, nutrition, preventative health and overall wellness. Add to this dynamic atmosphere a new technology to efficiently and effectively communicate information to patients, the patient’s primary care physician, family members near and far, employers, and the patients’ insurance companies and you have a future of great quality care that shows proactive communication to improve a patient’s quality of life, and an enhanced experience from Premier Health & Wellness Center to share with others. Justin Dempsey, DC started Waco Chiropractic & Wellness in May 2014. The practice grew rapidly as he saw his dreams come to fruition while providing sound chiropractic care to hundreds of patients in Waco and smaller communities in Central Texas. He outgrew his first office and moved to a larger and more accommodating space to then change the name of the practice to Premier Health & Wellness Center. This change has allowed the practice to continue great chiropractic care, provide onsite physical therapy provided by Travis Urban, PT, DPT, massage therapy, nutritional assessments, and the introduction of the HELO wearable healthcare monitoring technology device (shown at right). By having a chiropractor, physical therapist and a massage therapist all under one roof—coupled with nutrition and a focus on preventative health care—Premier Health & Wellness Center will continue to provide education in prevention of disease to its patients. “Communication is everything when it comes to providing the standard of care we believe in,” said Justin Dempsey, DC, chiropractor and owner, “Wearable healthcare monitoring technology won’t

replace physicians, but it can help us tremendously by providing detailed reports on the patient’s day-to-day health.” Justin Dempsey, DC and Travis Urban, PT, DPT encourage patients to be proactive on behalf of their own health issues by learning how chiropractic and physical therapy complement each other. By introducing the HELO wearable healthcare-monitoring device, patients are then able to have a better quality of life with the ability to keep their families, physicians, employers and insurance companies in the loop on health care issues that are important to them. HELO is sure to provide a full picture of how this technology will improve patient outcome, reduce healthcare costs and increase revenue streams for healthcare providers involved with their patients—providing everyone with a positive and satisfying healthcare experience. The technology known as HELO is an elegant band with a focus on health and wellness, targeting health monitoring, data analytics and predictions, rather than simply another fitness tracking device. HELO is a wearable health-band that provides wearers and healthcare providers with important health data aimed at early clinical intervention, proactive self-management, enhanced patient compliance and improved outcome-based healthcare. Unlike similar wearables on the market, HELO gathers, stores, analyzes and presents Personally (Patient) Generated Health Data, 24/7/365. This information can be accessed remotely and made a permanent part of the patient’s medical record. Patient-generated health data does more than just add more information to an Electronic Health Record (EHR), it changes the way healthcare providers interact with patients outside of a hospital, clinic or physician’s office. It helps healthcare consultants develop new treatment plans, and even enables

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Chiropractic adjustments affect and correct position of the spine to restore proper function of a vertebral joint.

the patient to be an important partner in their own care. The end result is that HELO's data can aid a physician in outcome-based patient care. The level of detail and focus on communication goes hand-in-hand with Premier Health & Wellness Center’s commitment to improving a patient's overall quality of life. At the same time, Premier's embrace of technology does not detract from the practice's family atmosphere. Patients are greeted warmly by name when they arrive, and it is clear that building relationships with patients is second nature to the staff—a warm atmosphere that does not go unnoticed by patients. “That warmth is just who they are. Dr. Justin, Rita and Dick being a family and working together there, they treat patients like they are part of the family. Their friendliness and genuine interest in you and your family speaks to their character as people,” said Anna Hoffman, a Premier Health & Wellness Center patient. “Also, the help that they provide is vast, from my chronic pain to dealing with a car accident injury. The services they provide aren’t just for a sore back or neck, they help people with chronic issues to keep moving forward,” she added, “That also has a lot to do with who they are as people. They just see where people need help, and help them.” Proper alignment is the foundation for any successful treatment.

Anna’s testimony is one of many that speaks to the quality of care received at Premier Health & Wellness Center. The staff cares for their patients as people, and their willingness to explore and use the most up-to-date tools and procedures available translates to a progressive and growing practice. Premier Health & Wellness Center looks to the future, while providing care based on old-fashioned family values of the past. Call Premier Health & Wellness Center today at (254) 537-1064 to begin your journey to health and wellness. Premier is located at 8300 Old McGregor Road, Suite 2A in Woodway. “Let our team be your team.”

(L to R) Travis Urban, PT, DPT; Dick Dempsey, CA, Nutrition; Rita Dempsey, Office Manager; Justin Dempsey, DC and Jessica Salazar, Front Office Coordinator. Not pictured: Leili Gibbs, Billing Representative.

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Library ready to help small business by Waynette Ditto, Director, Hewitt Public Library

ewitt Public Library has a long history of providing resources and services to our community. Libraries play an indispensable role in providing workforce development to communities across the nation.

Hewitt Public Library offers a wide variety of free tools to help your business grow. We offer software for creating marketing materials and web sites; electronic and print resources for building lists of prospective customers you want to reach; 3-D Printer, Animation Station, and the new Canon printer, along with the expertise to help you use these tools.

The Hewitt Public Library also provides continuingeducation opportunities for businesses to educate employees, including online courses in accounting, business communication, career training, computer software applications, customer service training, office skills and team-building classes. We look forward to talking with you and helping you grow your business. You may contact Kayla Pecina or Waynette Ditto at (254) 666-2442.

The Hewitt Public Library provides library card holders with the following services. • • • • • •

Space for business workshops and presentations using the latest technology. Personalized business-librarian sessions with small business clients, offering individualized business database navigation using ReferenceUSA and other powerful database products. Staff assistance finding print and digital business books, journals and financial information. Computers and assistance with software to help small business clients start, grow and thrive. A new printer that will allow you to print banners, posters and other marketing materials. A new database, ReferenceUSA, will be available April 15—purchased with a generous donation from the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce.

ReferenceUSA is a powerful tool providing library cardholders with instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses and residents. ReferenceUSA makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

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Hewitt Chamber has humble roots by Charles Turner, Ambassador, Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce

have driven through many Texas towns and pondered was located in Hewitt. According to De, there were very what makes some towns flourish, while others decline? few members in the beginning, and each one had to accept Many towns have recorded growth over the years but a term of the President’s office for one year. Becoming failed to progress, while their counterparts grew with a President meant that the Chamber office—which consisted positive quality of life. When I moved to Hewitt in 1977, of a three-legged desk, a phone and one small two-drawer I witnessed a small town atmosphere file cabinet—was moved to the current combined with energetic people with President’s place of business. “Ma Bell” a desire to improve their newfound agreed to donate the time and labor to home. People in Hewitt were involved move the existing phone number to any with their local Chamber, helping new Chamber President's address. all that decided to live in the city, Rosemary Owen served as one of the especially those starting a business. first Chamber employees, answering the While the idea of a Chamber makes phone and editing the newly-acquired many think only of businesses, Hewitt Chamber newspaper called the Hewitt does have a large number of individWhy Not, deriving its name from a local uals who are also Greater Hewitt youth that answered the challenge to Chamber members. create a name for the paper. He commented Our Chamber was blessed in the to his mother, "Why not Hewitt?" beginning with founding members With limited or no funds to pay De Smith and her late husband, Ed who did more than just join and pay expenses, all Chamber events relied on dues. Initially, Betty Bruce and Mr. Leslie traveled to volunteer labor and donated products. The first banquet Austin to file the paperwork needed to incorporate was held in a vacant building with no heat at the United the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce. Plaza, and IGA United Super donated dinners prepared by Another person integral to the organization in its Marty’s Catering served on makeshift sawhorse tables. early days was De Smith, one of the Hewitt Chamber's De remarked to Ed that there was only enough work required by their business to occupy about half of each founding members. De was born and raised in Waco, day. After talking to Rosemary Owen, De decided that and attended Waco schools. She married Ed Smith, and she would assume the mantle as President for the Hewitt they soon realized they wanted to live in the Hewitt area. Chamber of Commerce. Although their home was in Woodway, their business

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During the first year, De received a lot of help from many of the charter members. Mr. Warren allowed the use of his farm fields (the current site of Warren Park) for the first Hewitt Easter egg hunt. Another event that De organized was the Hewitt Hay Daze— an annual event to bring Chamber members and the public together. In the beginning, Hay Daze was held in the parking lot of Wonder World Day Care Center, with festivities including arts and crafts as well as small pony rides. Throughout the day, soft drinks, hamburgers and various snacks were sold to help raise money for the next event. On a humorous note, the main attraction—a hot air balloon—did not launch into the sky as expected. Despite this setback, the annual Hewitt Hay Daze continued to grow and expand, until the high school parking lot was needed to host the event. De remembers there being about 60 Chamber members at the time, but within three years, membership had grown to 100. Greater Hewitt Chamber membership currently exceeds 430+ paid members. De is quick to tell people that the Chamber was about everyone's involvement, and that no city, chamber, event or organization is ever completely successful due to the acts or work of just one person. De Smith was one of the founding pioneers that helped bring a special leadership quality to our Chamber, allowing it to become the well-respected and successful Chamber we enjoy today. Without a love for a community and the people who live there, towns grow stale and begin to decline. Hewitt owes a large THANK YOU for De Smith and her tireless devotion to the early growth and success of the city we enjoy and admire today. For more information about the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, visit HewittChamber.com.

(Below) De Smith welcomes Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock in her role with the Greater Hewitt Chamber.

De Smith (right) mans the Hewitt booth with friends at the H.O.T. Trade Show in October 1989.

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’ve had the good fortune of being able to travel overseas on a few occasions, so I consider myself to be a fairly seasoned traveler. Yet, I still get anxious about handling money while I’m traveling, especially overseas. Last year, as I was leaving for a 19-day trip to South Africa to visit my sister and her husband— missionaries at an HIV orphanage—I was a little more anxious than usual. After all, South Africa is a long way away, and I was going to be there for an extended period of time. If, like me, you also get uneasy about how to best handle money when you’re traveling, here are five travel tips to keep in mind: 1. Place travel advisories on your debit & credit cards. Anytime you travel—especially out of the country—it’s a good idea to notify your bank, as they constantly monitor transactions for suspicious activity. If you buy gas in Waco on Tuesday, and then use an ATM in Dubai on Wednesday without notifying your bank, your card will likely be suspended. 2. Make note of how to cancel your cards. In some countries, pick-pocketing is more prevalent than in the U.S. In the event your wallet is stolen or lost, knowing how to cancel cards is valuable. I create a note in my iPhone with details about my cards: the last four digits of the account, threedigit security codes, and a customer support phone number. Some banks will let you cancel your card via their online/mobile banking, while others offer online chat. 3. Only carry what you need. When you travel, not only is it a good idea to take a decent amount of cash, but you should also carry multiple debit/credit cards. However, once you’ve reached your destination, there’s no need to carry all your cards with you. Leave some cash (and at least one debit/credit card) in the hotel safe (or hidden in your luggage).

4. Read up on your cards’ benefits. Some debit/credit cards offer benefits that you don’t normally think about—like auto rental accident coverage. Why do I mention this? Well, when the rear hubcap of your rental car mysteriously vanishes on the streets of Cape Town, you’ll be glad you did a little research prior to your trip. Yes, this actually happened. Before you leave, contact your card issuer and ask about any benefits and protections associated with your card. Also, ask about any applicable fees you might incur, like foreign transaction fees or ATM withdrawal fees. Depending on your card, it’s often more cost effective to get cash at ATMs rather than using currency conversion kiosks at the airport. 5. Know your limits. On vacation, it’s not uncommon to make large purchases that might come close to (or exceed) your card limit. If you don’t know what the limit is on your card, contact your issuer to find out. If your limit won’t be high enough to cover your trip expenses, many issuers can increase your daily limit upon request (the usual point-of-sale limit is $1,500 per day). While these tips aren’t foolproof, they should—at the very least—provide you with enough peace of mind to relax and enjoy your trip. Bryan Fonville is an assistant vice president at Central National Bank and is a past-president of the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce.

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• Atypical behavior, such as increased agitation • Communication and relationship changes • Poor nutrition, or weight loss or gain • Neglect of personal care • Forgetfulness evidenced by lapses in the activities of daily living • Financial mismanagement, such as unpaid bills • Confusion and uncertainty with accomplishing regular tasks • Difficulties with balance, walking or mobility To navigate how to talk with seniors about their changing care needs, Right at Home offers RightConversations , a complimentary guide of practical tips and ideas for effective communication in the family caregiving process. SM

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY Identify your loved one's specific need If you're considering an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one, chances are you're experiencing some difficulties in your daily living schedule—trouble with managing medications, preparing meals, tired of yardwork or in need of assistance with bathing and dressing. It may be time to start searching for a community to move to. Get out and visit places Make of list of places you would like to visit. Ask around for recommendations. Chances are, someone you know has heard of or had experience with an assisted living community. Call and speak to the marketing director and set up a time to tour. Seeing firsthand what the building looks like is important, but also take time to visit with current residents to get their opinion. Ask them what they think of the community. What do they like/dislike? Are they happy living there? Would they recommend it? Find out what sets each Assisted Living/ Memory Care Community apart from others While every assisted living and memory care community is regulated by DADS (Department of Aging and Disability), the types of caregivers hired to care for residents can vary. Find out if there is a licensed nurse working in the building, ask if they hire certified nurse’s aides (CNA) and medication aides (CMA), ask what type of training the staff is required to have to ensure they are qualified to work with seniors. Call Stoney Brook of Hewitt Assisted Living and Memory Care at (254) 420-1400 today for a tour to see how we can enrich the life of a loved one.

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Hewitt Happenings 1 SpringHill Suites staff enjoy hosting a Business After Hours 2 Locals Love Us also hosted a spirited Business After Hours 3 Mainstream Boutique in

Downtown Waco celebrated

one year anniversary in February 4 Exodus HR opens its doors with their ribbon-cutting ceremony in March 5 T&M Contracting welcomed guests to their new location on Hewitt Drive 6 Sign This Custom Signs &

Designs officially opened its doors on Hewitt Drive in March 7 Greater Hewitt Chambers awarded $10,000 in scholarships to local seniors 8 Hewitt Public Library's

Waynette Ditto (left) receives a $2,000 donation from the Greater Hewitt Chamber President Ian Dawson and Vice President Adam Price 9 Greater Hewitt Chamber Secretary Cassie Thomas (left) and Chamber Ambassador Natalie Morphew enjoy the festivities at the recent Chamber banquet held in January 10 WalMart Hewitt officially

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