Summer 2016 Hewitt Express Magazine by greaterhewittchamber

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

2016 EXECUTIVE officers President • Jeff Stubbs Vice President • Ian Dawson 2nd Vice President • Adam Price Secretary • Cassie Thomas Treasurer • Lindsey Skinner, CPA, CFE, CGMA Past President • Frank Thomas

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Breen Diana Crow Gregg Dungan Mary Ellison Wayne Gartman Nancy Gupton Scott Hedges Jean Ann Hoover Carlena Lesso

Regina Martinez Donna Muhlman Suzi Pagel Andrew Smith Jared Story Davis Thigpen Alee Walker Chris Watkins Lane Westerfield Rick Winters

2016 HONORARY MEMBERS Adam Miles

Parker Pieri

LIFETIME BOARD MEMBER John Holder

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101 Third Street P.O. Box 661 Hewitt, Texas 76643 254.666.1200 254.666.3181 fax

Freedom is never given;

it is won.

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH

JULY 4 Happy Independence Day! Greater Hewitt Chamber office closed 7 Hewitt’s Summer Concert Series Presented by Maestros Paint Company

The Damn Torpedoes, A Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 7:00– 9:00 p.m. • Warren Park 28 Tee Off Networking Luncheon • Hampton Inn Waco South • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 28 Hewitt’s National Night Out • 6:00–9:00 p.m. • Warren Park

AUGUST

3 Coffee with the Chamber President • Café Cappuccino • 8:00–9:00 a.m. 4 Hewitt’s Summer Concert Series Presented by Maestros Paint Company Holly Tucker, Full House Band • 7:00– 9:00 p.m. • Warren Park 4 Business Workshop Breakfast: Quick Books Forum by Lindsey Skinner with PB&H Pattillo, Brown & Hill • 401 W. Highway 6 in Waco • 8:30–10:30 a.m. TBA Senior Care of Hewitt Business After Hours • 8836 Mars Drive • 5:00–7:00 p.m. 17 Building Business Luncheon, “SEO & Online Marketing” by Aaron Braunstein with WSI Internet Partners and Matt Kuehl with Time Warner • Carter BloodCare

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

18 Hewitt’s Summer Concert Series Presented by Maestros Paint Company Texas Flood, A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan • 7:00–9:00 p.m. • Warren Park

SEPTEMBER 5 Happy Labor Day! • Greater Hewitt Chamber office closed 13 KWTX Business After Hours • 5:00–7:00 p.m. 16 31st Annual Hewitt Express Classic Golf Tournament • Cottonwood Creek Golf Course

11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

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All In Life Coach grew out of a passion for helping people reach their potential. My goal is not just to help you find your passion but how to live your passion in all aspects of your life. When you are passionate about what you are doing, you are more likely to have success reaching your goals, which leads to a happier and healthier life. All In Life Coach provides you with a customized coaching program focused on reaching goals in your personal life and work life. Call owner and certified coach Jerry Snider at (254) 307-0613 or visit www.allinlifecoach.com for more information.

Central Texas BNI • Are You Getting Enough Referrals? If not, stop cold calling, reduce stress and start getting hot referrals! In 2015, members closed over $9.3 billion in business! Members receive exclusivity, regular exposure and exchange of business simply by referring business to one another. The philosophy is built upon the idea of “Givers Gain®”: By giving business to others, you will get business in return. The mission is to help members increase their business through a structured and professional “word-ofmouth” program. For more information visit BNIDFW.com. We’re the premier driver’s education experience in Central Texas. Former Clifton Elementary School Principal, Tonya Dansby pulls from her years of educational experience to fill a gap in the underserved driver education market. Our goal is to instruct students in the classroom, build their confidence on the road, and have them safely driving on their own in six months. In addition to required driver’s education courses, Central Texas Driving School provides parent-taught behind the wheel for super-busy students, driving tests for teens, and ages 18–24 adult education courses in English and Spanish, as well as online Defensive Driving for ticket removal and insurance adjustments. Visit Centraltexasdrivingschool.com for more information.

We are financial professionals with offices throughout Central Texas, and we understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives. Our professionals have years of experience in financial services and we look forward to working with you through all stages of your life. Please call (254) 239-4882 or visit ClearVistaFinancial.com.

Debi McKamie Keller Williams Realty

Over the past 20+ years, Debi McKamie has been involved in nearly every aspect of real estate—from her humble beginnings as a housekeeper, to her current position with Keller Williams. Debi attributes her success to a strong accounting background, a thirst for knowledge, persistence and a desire to provide customer service beyond compare. When not busy with real estaterelated activities, Debi enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, spending time with family and playing with her two beautiful granddaughters. Call Debi at (254) 733-6918 or visit Debimckamie.kwrealty.com for your real estate needs.

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Allen Samuels House of Travel is a full-service travel agency that has served Central Texas travelers for over 40 years, with six highly-trained travel consultants representing over 100 years of combined travel expertise! Our staff has the knowledge to complete a seamless vacation or business trip start-to-finish—whether it’s a cruise, honeymoon, all-inclusive vacation or business travel—we can help you arrange them all! Using our experts will save you time and money, just tell us when and where you want to go! Visit houseoftravelwaco.com for more information, or call (254) 776-2560 today to plan your trip! Bambi Eskew, Carol Cunningham, Linda Key, Michele Austin, Cheri Thigpen and Dustin Eskew are ready to help you.

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Holder Services, LLC was established in 2009 with a mission of providing highquality, professional safety services, equipment and training for companies and their employees. Holder Services offers a variety of services, including being a collection site for drug and alcohol testing, respirator fit testing, MEQ and pulmonary functions testing. Training courses offered include PEC Safeland, H2S training, CPR/First Aid/AED, etc. We can customize a training program to meet your company’s needs. Safety consulting services, inspections and audits are available, as well as, site safety personnel for construction projects & DOT pipeline construction OQs. Contact us at (254) 339-0692 for questions.

We’re Invisible Fence Brand of Central Texas, and we’re glad to meet you. Our branch is an authorized, full-service dealership of genuine Invisible Fence Brand products and services. Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to improving the way Central Texas pet owners live with their four-legged family members. With more than 100 satisfied human customers in the Central Texas area, as well as the endorsement of neighborhood veterinarians, we’re passionate about working hard—so you can enjoy your pet more and worry about them less. From system installation to our exclusive Perfect Start Plus training and beyond, Invisible Fence Brand of Central Texas is always here for you and your pet. Visit centraltexas.invisiblefence.com for information. TM

KPromos owner Kristi Schlee has helped promote businesses for more than 10 years, with experience in marketing and sales more than 25 years. Kristi will search for the perfect product to promote your business, school or charity event to help build brand recognition. By ordering useful, attractive promo items and garments, you’ll keep your business top-of-mind with your customers! Offering over 2,000,000 products to choose from, no order is too big or small. Give your brand legs and walk on your competition with KPromos! Call (254) 315-8094, send an email to Kristi@KPromos.biz, or visit www.KPromos.biz.

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It’s time every motorist had the opportunity to find affordable car insurance coverage. With our multiple discounts that could save you up to 35% on your car insurance, finding affordable coverage is easy—and taking advantage of these discounts is even easier. Get a quote by visiting directgeneral.com to see how much you could save. Price may vary depending on how you buy. With Direct, you always have choices—even how and when you pay! Our customizable insurance payment options allow you to match your insurance plan with your budget, helping to make your protection more affordable. Call (254) 399-6699 for information, and get an Android or IPhone charger for a quote on your auto insurance!

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From an early age, I was in the kitchen cooking and baking for my family. As the years have passed, my friends and family have relentlessly encouraged me to share my love of baking and creativity with others. I’m proud to bring you Delightful Hearts Sweet Treats Bakery that sells a wide variety of cupcake flavors and other sweet treats. Baking and creating is my outlet, and I would love to share it with you. Whether it’s for a really cool sports snack, banquet, tailgate, birthday party, wedding, or just because, I would love to help make your event Sweet and Delightful. Give us a call at (254) 224-6226 or visit our website at www.delightfulhearts.com for information and prices.

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Jan Thomas

Rodan + Fields products are based on a philosophy of Multi-Med Therapy— using the right ingredients in the right formulations in the right order to transform your skin. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields would like men and women to have access to dermatological level skincare without having to visit the dermatologist’s office. Wrinkles, puffy eyes or dark circles, acne, scarring, sun damage, dark marks, red or sensitive skin? R+F has a solution for you….with a 60-day empty bottle guarantee. Contact me to “Decide Today How Tomorrow Looks”. Call (254) 214-8082 or send an email to janthomas@janthomas.xyz.

What good is a beautiful website if no one sees it? We sell online exposure to make your phone ring! Rule Your Kingdom puts one company’s website per industry at the top of Google for the most profitable search terms. Why only one? Because there can be only one company in Waco at the top position in Google for what YOU do. Positioning your business at the top of relevant search engine listings drives more targeted traffic to you than any other online marketing strategy, and with a greater return on investment. Visit ruleyourkingdom.com for more information. Don’t follow your online competitors...Rule Your Online Kingdom!

Shelly Taylor started her business in 2012—quickly discovering that weddings are her passion! In 2015, Shelly was published 122+ times in regional, national, and international publications, including: The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, WeddingWire Network, Hey Wedding Lady, Southern Bridal, The Coordinated Bride, Offbeat Bride, The Frosted Petticoat, Sweet Violet Bride, Westchester Wedding Planner, Stand Alone Fine Art Magazine and more. Awards and achievements include Platinum Circle, Two Bright Lights 2016; Best of Senior Portraits, Inspire Fine Art Photography Magazine 2015; Best of Wedding Photography, Inspire Fine Art Photography Magazine 2015; Top 3 among the Best Wedding Photographers in Wacoan, Best of Waco; Wedding Photography Winner, Locals Love Us 2016 and Bliss Bridal Magazine Winner–Bell County. The Hippodrome is Waco’s most unique entertainment experience, complete with full service in-theatre dining, and a mezzanine level restaurant & bar overlooking historic Austin Avenue. As we embark on a second century in the biz, we are excited to feature the best that downtown Waco has to offer: movies, live entertainment and the best food in town. Enjoy your favorite food and drinks at the hippest spot in Waco—the Waco Hippodrome! Kitchen and Bar hours are Mon–Sat from 11 a.m.–11 pm. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10:30 am–2 pm! Visit wacohippodrometheatre.com or call (254) 296-9000 for movie and time showings.

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We are so excited to be bringing Orangetheory Fitness to the area! We offer full-body, one-hour, heart-rate based interval training. Construction of our new state-of-the-art studio is in full swing, and we are proud to announce that since starting pre-sales in April, we already have over 200 clients! We can’t wait to be more involved in the Waco community, and get to know and support local businesses. Come by and see us at 1428 Wooded Acres, Suite 132, give us a call at (254) 265-7222 or visit us on the web at orangetheoryfitness.com for more information.

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THANK YOU!

Bush’s Chicken would like to thank Hewitt, Woodway, Lorena, Waco and surrounding communities for your years of continuous support.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 1301 Hewitt Dr. | (254) 666-1100

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The physicians of Providence are not only on our main campus – they’re in your neighborhood too! At each of our primary care clinics and specialty clinics, you’ll find a doctor who’ll welcome you, talk with you, and care about you.

PROVIDENCE CLINICS

To find a physician, call 254.751.4488 or visit providence.net

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PRIMARY CARE CLINICS Providence Family Medicine Clinic 7104 New Sanger Road 254.537.6270

Providence Family Health Clinic - Lake Shore 2100 Lake Shore Drive 254.537.6160

Providence Clinic Londonderry

Providence Family Health Clinic - Woodway Medical Plaza

SPECIALTY CLINICS Providence Express Care North

Providence Pain Management Associates

2100 Lake Shore Drive, Ste. 200 254.537-6158

405 Londonderry Drive, Ste. 311 254.537.6550

Providence Express Care Woodway

Providence Neurosurgical Associates

6101 Woodway Drive 254.537.6400

7003 Woodway Drive, Ste. 311 Londonderry Plaza 254.537.6000

405 Londonderry Drive, Ste. 202 254.537.6565

Providence Pediatric Clinic Providence Medical Plaza

Providence Express Care Downtown Waco

405 Londonderry Drive, Ste. 200 254.537.6400

Coming Summer 2016

6101 Woodway Drive 254.537.6300

Providence Pediatric Clinic Woodway Medical Plaza

Providence Sleep Clinic

7003 Woodway Drive, Ste. 312 Londonderry Plaza 254.772.7300

Providence Family Health Clinic - Sanger Avenue

Providence Internal Medicine Clinic

6614 Sanger Avenue 254.537.6100

301 Richland West Circle 254.537.6200

305 Londonderry Drive 254.537.6191

Waco Center for Women’s Health

Providence Thyroid, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic

601 W. Hwy. 6, Ste. 101 254.772.5454

405 Londonderry Drive, Ste. 310 254.537.6530

Waco Lung Associates

Central Texas Cardiovascular

Providence Family Health Clinic - West

340 Richland West Circle 254.537.6600

405 Londonderry Drive, Ste. 301 254.741.6333

1401 Jane Lane West, Texas 254.826.3073

Providence Clinic DePaul Center 301 Londonderry Drive 254.751.4880

Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, FirstCare, Scott & White Health Plan, United Healthcare and other major insurances accepted.

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he journey to becoming a veterinarian was not an easy one for Layne Gregory. Losing both parents abruptly at a young age, Gregory had a realization that inspired him to go back to school after initially majoring in business. “I remember thinking that you never know when your time will come,” said Gregory. “I knew I needed to be doing something that I believe in and that means something, both to me and others. I always knew I would like to be a veterinarian, but I didn’t think I could manage the difficult curriculum in a College Of Veterinary Medicine. I decided to change that negative thinking.” His love of animals gave him a new focus, and he worked hard to see his vision of becoming a vet come to fruition. “I worked 60 hours a week for a veterinarian in Paris, Texas while in school, and I spent hours and hours studying in College Station to get the grades I needed,” said Gregory. That determination paid off. He was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M in 1979. On May 11, 1983, Gregory—a new, young doctor— made the biggest (and scariest) decision of his life: opening his own clinic, the Hewitt Veterinary Hospital. “I turned the key that morning and walked into an empty building,” said Gregory. “I was alone and I just started sweeping, hoping the phone would ring. It did! And it hasn’t stopped.” The original Hewitt Veterinary Hospital was small, with one exam room and one surgery room. Located on Hewitt Drive, the clinic was not far from where Hewitt Veterinary Hospital currently resides at 101 Panther Way. Today, the clinic has four veterinarians, nine veterinary technicians, two kennel staff, four receptionists, a hospital manager and a business-financial manager. “We probably see at least 70 patients a day,” said Lois Reasoner, Hospital Manager. Patients are limited to dogs and cats only. Services provided are just as varied as the pets the clinic sees—from wellness exams, spaying, neutering, microchipping and dental therapy, to behavioral counseling, pain management and prescription diet planning, to in-house diagnostics, surgery and specialist referrals. The hospital also works closely with local animal shelters and rescue/adoption centers. Hewitt Veterinary Hospital focuses on both the four-legged patient, as well as the patient’s owner. Having a large collaborative referral network of veterinary specialists—all within 90 miles of Waco—ensures that complex cases requiring more specialized treatment will receive the absolute best care available, providing clients with peace of mind. “I’ll never forget a dog that came in with a swollen eye,” said Dr. Gregory. “It turned out to be cancer of the skull, which is usually terminal. Incredibly, the specialist

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was able to remove the cancer and cure the dog. One eye had to be removed to extricate the cancerous bone, but the dog later went home happy and healthy.” Unfortunately, not every visit has a happy ending. To deal with the emotional toll of losing a patient, the team at Hewitt Veterinary Hospital “Counts the wins,” said Reasoner. “We get very attached to our patients and their owners, and it can be hard to balance,” said Reasoner. “Loss is part of veterinary medicine, but we know we’re doing everything we can to take care of the patient and owner.” Dr. Gregory agrees. “We built the practice by focusing on the fact that every animal comes with a person, and it’s very important to us that we focus on both.” Gregory’s love of animals has led to a passion for wildlife photography. His subjects have included turkeys in his front yard, bald eagles in Waco, elk in Colorado and bears in Alaska. “He could be a National Geographic photographer,” said Reasoner. “All of the photos of animals in our lobby are shots he has taken.”

After 33 years at Hewitt Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Gregory will cut his hours to three days a week and looks forward to spending more time traveling and enjoying nature. When asked about his legacy, Dr. Gregory says he feels good about developing a high-quality small animal veterinary hospital serving greater Hewitt. He is proud of his staff— all competent, compassionate, dedicated associates with guiding principles based on honesty, integrity and dedication to pet health and communication with clients. “I would like to thank all the fine people I have been blessed to work with over the years, because they all played a huge part in helping me develop this hospital into what it is today,” said Dr. Gregory. “I would also like to thank my wife and best friend, Donna for her support during the stressful years of veterinary school and the years that followed, and for her invaluable contribution to Hewitt Veterinary Hospital as our business-financial manager. Thanks, too to our many clients—past, present, and future—for entrusting us with their pets’ health care.”

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Conserve water & save money with these efficient lawn-watering tips! For any small area of grass, water by hand. On slopes, try a soaker hose to help prevent wasteful run-off. Adjust your mower to a higher setting. Grass blades grow longer and shade one another, helping to fight heat and hold moisture. Don’t water your lawn too much. A sprinkler at the end of a hose needs your attention. Buy timer attachments or set a kitchen timer to ring in 15-20 minutes to remind you to move the sprinkler. Adjust lawn watering to the weather. After a heavy rain, skip your regular watering day until the grass needs it again. Teach your family how to turn off an automatic sprinkler system in case a storm comes up during the sprinkler cycle. When you walk on your lawn, do you leave footprints behind? That a sign that the grass needs water. It’s too dry to spring back when you walk on it. Another sign is grass that turns a dull gray-green color. Give that off-color grass a good drink.

Additional Water Conservation Tips • Take shorter showers • Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth • Run the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads only • Use control nozzles to wash your car, so water won’t run continuously • Fix leaks inside and outside the house

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Royalton Village property has 164 units in Hewitt, and we’ve been family-owned and operated for more than 20 years. Once you move to Royalton Village, you’re family, too! Our staff genuinely cares about you and we take great personal pride in how your home and surrounding areas are maintained. We strive to make this a great place to live, and we invite you to come by and see Royalton Village for yourself.

Our amenities include:

We have one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes, apartments, duplexes and homes—ranging in size from 720 to 1,700 square feet. Visit our website at www.royaltonvillage.com to see property photos and floor plans.

• Washer/Dryer hook-ups

Royalton Village is only a two-minute drive from H-E-B Plus and Wal-Mart, both located on Hewitt Drive. We’re also less than five minutes away from Highway 6/Loop 340 and I-35, and only 10 minutes from Downtown Waco...convenient to just about everything! Our onsite leasing office is located just off Royal Drive across from Midway Middle School on Hewitt Drive (behind AutoZone), and we’re open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Two reserved covered parking spaces • 24-hour emergency service • Fireplaces • Two car garages (houses only) • Extra storage space • Fenced-in backyards • Large walk-in closets • Single and double patios • Solar-screened windows

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BY ADAM MILES, HEWITT CITY MANAGER Photos by Aaron Jetelina, W TXmedia

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ewitt has made remarkable progress over the

Our Library has something for all age groups and

past year. From private investment in new

interests. Scheduled activities and group meetings include:

subdivisions to businesses coming to our area,

The Teen Anime Club, Evening Storytime for young

people are choosing to make Hewitt their home. Homes,

children, Crafternoon for that crafty person in your life,

buildings and facilities that were only ideas a few years ago

Linda’s Book Club for those who love to read, and the

have now been constructed. And so much more is on the way.

mysterious Mayhem and Murder Book Club, just to name

a few. This does not include author dinners, special art

In the coming months, it is expected that as the

Walmart Super Center nears completion in Commerce

events or our Summer reading programs. For the most

Park, several other businesses will begin building in the

current list of Hewitt Public Library events and activities,

immediate area—providing goods and services to our

visit www.CityofHewitt.com.

community and serving as a source of jobs for our residents.

To meet demand, homebuilders will continue to build

Hewitt. You are invited to stop by, check out a book, and

new homes, and a new apartment complex will be built

see how you can benefit from our first-class facility.

on Ritchie Road near Hewitt Drive. Likewise, existing

We are proud of our Library and what it means for

businesses can expect to see more people move to Hewitt

We have designed and built new facilities

and utilize their goods and services. It’s a good time to be

in order to serve Hewitt now and into the

in Hewitt.

future. Furthermore, we have worked with

At the City, we have worked diligently for countless

hours to do our part. We have designed and built new

community partners to develop effective

facilities in order to serve Hewitt now and into the future.

relationships.

We have invested in our employees who, in turn, serve our citizens. Furthermore, we have worked with community partners to develop effective relationships.

Right now, you can see proof

of these relationships when you walk into our new Hewitt Public Library, located at 200 Patriot Court. This beautiful building was designed to serve not just as a place for books on shelves but more importantly as a place where everyone is welcome and lives are enhanced. By listening to library patrons, we have developed an extensive list of events and increased opportunities for involvement for local residents.

Photos at left and above showcase the beautiful new Hewitt Public Library.

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Great physicians A R E AT T H E H E A RT O F A G R E AT H O S P I TA L Adam Ylitalo DO, FACOS, FACS General Urology

Meghan Sutton RN, MSN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner

Jill Danford MD Female Pelvic Surgery

Tina Schuster DO, FACOS Endourology & Laparoscopy

Jason D. Bourque MD, M.Ed Urologic Oncology

Meet Hillcrest Urology. Generations of Waco-area residents have trusted Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest and the physicians on the medical staff with their health and well-being. Hillcrest Urology is the name you need to know for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Hillcrest Urology’s board-certified urologists treat a wide variety of issues including: • Urinary tract infection (UTI) • Frequency and urgency to urinate • Urinary retention

• Urinary incontinence • Kidney infections and stones • Kidney cancer • Enlarged prostate

• Prostate cancer • Bladder obstruction • Testicular cancer • Erectile dysfunction • Low testosterone

• Male infertility • Vaginal prolapse • Vasectomy

Hillcrest Urology physicians use treatment options ranging from conservative approaches to minimally invasive surgery to help patients overcome their urologic problems. For extremely complex cases, they have access to the medical expertise and resources of Texas’ largest not-for-profit health care system – Baylor Scott & White Health.

Hillcrest Urology is conveniently located in Suite 102 of Office Building 1 on the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest campus at I-35 and Highway 6 in Waco. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 254.202.7900. Physicians are employees of Hillcrest Physician Services, an affiliate of Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2016 Baylor Scott & White Health BSWHILLCRST_129_2016 SOM

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2016-2017 Registration Information First Day of School – August 23, 2016

New to the District Students All new students must bring social security card, immunization records, birth certificate, current proof of residence (utility bill from the last 30 days, lease, or mortgage agreement), and guardianship papers if applicable. New Student Online Enrollment Opens: July 18 Parents of new students may complete the online registration paperwork prior to visiting the campus to enroll student. District-Wide Enrollment for New Students – Tuesday, August 2nd 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Midway High School for all grades; parents may enroll new students for any campus at this centralized location. If parents/students do not attend the district-wide enrollment: High School August 2 New students may begin calling counseling office for appointment at 761-5660. Grades 7 & 8 August 4 New students register at campus from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or call for appointment at 761-5680. Grades PK-6 August 4 New students register at campuses from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

RETURNING STUDENTS

Important: Any student with a new address must present a current proof of residence. All students entering grades 5, 7, or 9 must provide a current proof of residence. An online registration form must be completed for ALL returning students. The window for completing the online registration form is July 20 – August 12. In order for a student to be enrolled for the 2016-17 school year, the parent must complete the online UPDATE form through the Home Access Center. The iPad parent agreement is now part of the online registration form.

HIGH SCHOOL

9th Graders must have current proof of residence to pick up schedule. Grades 9-12 August 8 Aa – Dz 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Alpha by last name) Ea – Kz 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Grades 9 -12 August 9 La – Ri 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Alpha by last name) Ro – Zz 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 9th Grade Fish Camp August 10 Fish Camp Celebration: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Parent Meeting: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 9th Grade Mixer: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th graders must have current proof of residence to pick up schedule. Parent/Guardian must accompany student. Students must be current on immunizations. Pick up schedules and finalize registration: The Middle School Campus will be open until 6:00 p.m. for students unable to make the designated pick up time. Grades 7 & 8 August 11 A–L 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Alpha by last name) M – Z 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATES 5th Graders must have current proof of residence to pick up schedule. Parent/Guardian must accompany student. Pick up schedules and finalize registration: Grades 5 & 6 August 11 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Meet the Teacher August 18 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ELEMENTARIES Meet the Teacher August 18

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

MEET THE PANTHERS

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SUMMERTIME PESTS ARE HERE! With the late Spring rains, many pests are carrying over into Summer. One of those pesky pests is the mosquito. Mosquitoes should be taken seriously, as they carry many diseases! As you have probably heard, the Zika virus has shown up in the United States, but in all cases, the person contracted the disease when visiting a Carribean country, Central America or South America. It will eventually be spread by mosquitoes in the United States. In a few cases, Zika can trigger paralysis (GuillainBarré syndrome). In pregnant women, it may cause subsequent birth defects. In most cases, a person will have symptoms that are mild and last less than a week. They may include fever, joint pain, rash and red eyes. Several control measures can be incorporated. We find that the misting systems are more expensive to install and maintain than having a company do periodic sprayings of your yard. A monthly spray program can be as effective and cost much less. Plus, beneficial insects, such as bees, butterflies and non-target insects, tend to be harmed more with mist systems because of the daily misting of the insecticides. Monthly spraying with a mist blower will place the insecticide under the leaves where mosquitoes tend to rest during the day, thus allowing them to easily get a lethal dose of the insecticide. A good professional pest control operator can periodically inspect your yard to correct other issues that may be contributing to the population without having to incorporate more insecticides. Summer is backyard time! Don’t be bitten! Call us at (254) 666-3439 for a free quote for either a one-time treatment or our monthly program.

WHAT IS “RANSOMWARE”? SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED? Ransomware is a class of malware infection that is rapidly becoming the most common way cybercriminals attempt to “con” money from infected users. Recent forms of ransomware “encrypt” or lock access to an infected device’s files. Commonly the files locked include Word documents, spreadsheets, pictures, databases and others. It can also encrypt files on your servers. Once a device is infected, it is virtually impossible to access these files without a “key” from the hackers. Typically, a screen displays on the infected device listing a website link in order to pay a “ransom” and regain access to your files. This ransom varies from $200 to $10,000—and even if you pay the ransom, there is no guarantee the key you’re sent will work! Concerned? You should be. One hacker group generated $325 million in revenue in one year alone from ransomware! These infections generally gain access to your devices via an infected website or email attachment. WB Computer Services’ technicians have extensive experience in helping companies protect their data from this and other threats. Call Wayne Bonner at 254-523-4161 or email info@wbcservices.com today to discuss how we can assist. WBCS can serve all of your technology needs.

ARE YOU MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES? We’ve been dedicated to the growth and productivity of our clients and their employees since 1986. It is very evident that every business depends on its people for success—which makes hiring a crucial part of your company’s operations. This is where we come into the picture. JOAT is at your service to support and partner with you in Human Resource Pooling, Job Matching and Employment. We screen our applicants and sort them according to experience and specialization— making it more efficient for us to provide you with the staff that you need when you need them. Once you hire them, how do you keep the good ones working for you? Here’s a few helpful tips: NON-MONEY MOTIVATORS: Call an employee into your office to thank him or her. Give an outstanding employee a three-day weekend. Send a birthday card to an employee at home. Acknowledge an employee’s achievements by using their name on status reports. Name a continuing recognition award after an outstanding employee. Wash the employee’s car in the parking lot. Encourage your employees by challenging them. True professionals like to be challenged. Furnish the best tools so that employees can accomplish their tasks. Call JOAT at (254) 754-7997 today for your human resource needs. We’re here to help.

Have a question for an expert? Get it answered! Call 254.666.1200 or email laura@hewittchamber.com and your question may be featured in the next issue.

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Help the Hewitt Lions Club purchase a Spot Vision Screener!

Our bank accounts don't take summer vacation. They work hard all year long!

Spot is a handheld, portable device used to quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. The device will be used throughout the year in the greater Hewitt community at no cost to the public. To make a donation, please visit HewittLionsClub.org.

Open a MORE THAN FREE Personal or Business Account for only $50 and get a Free Gift!

Learn more at HewittLionsClub.org

5400 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 100, Waco, TX 76712 (next to Chuy’s Restaurant) 254-420-1007 www.incommonsbank.com Free gift may be reported on 1099-INT or 1099 MISC. Free gift provided at the time of account opening.

Why join the Hewitt Chamber? It’s a great fit for business. Puzzled about joining the Chamber? If customers know that a small business is a member of its local Chamber, that business enjoys: • a 49% increase in its consumer favorability rating • a 73% increase in consumer awareness • a 68% increase in its local reputation • an 80% increase in the likelihood that consumers will use your business in the future* Experience the benefits firsthand by joining our active group of local business leaders that are passionate about serving the greater Hewitt community. Call 254.666.1200 or visit HewittChamber.com/Join for more information.

*From national survey conducted by The Schapiro Group

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Gain exposure, increase your web traffic and get sales by advertising with Wacoboard.com! Email Owner Tim Webb at tim@wacoboard.com or visit Wacoboard.com for more information.

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Greater Hewitt Chamber’s Tropical Tee-Off Express Classic presented by the City of Hewitt Cottonwood Creek Golf Course Friday, Sept. 16 11:00 a.m. - Lunch & Check In 1:00 p.m. - Tee off Benefiting scholarship program & community development **PRIZES ON EVERY HOLE!** $115 per player • Team/player registration & sponsorships available at HewittChamber.com/Golf

Midge Norris

midge.norris@welcomewagon.com

Proudly Serving Central Texas

Thank you to our sponsors for another great year at the Hewitt Public Library’s Dog Days of Summer Canine Event!

Action Fire Pros | Bush’s Chicken Hewitt Central Natonal Bank | MarathonNorco Aerospace First Central Credit Union | Texas Document Solutions

Visit HewittChamber.com

Peter Thyen (254) 495-0412 | Sarah Jamar (336) 413-6590 Jacob Baker (254) 721-0936 | 100 Santa Fe Ste. 3 Woodway, TX

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Warren Park 6pm - 9pm

Join us at this FREE family event as we celebrate Hewitt’s policecommunity partnership and neighborhood camaraderie!

Download the Greater Hewitt Chamber’s mobile app for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! • Have a directory of local, reputable businesses at your fingertips • Receive notifications about Hewitt events • Read the current Hewitt Express magazine on your phone Visit HewittChamber.com for a link to download, or search “Hewitt Chamber” in your mobile* device’s app store . *iOS and Android

VFW POST 6008 WELCOMES YOU TO HEWITT Serving Friday night meals for a minimal donation (call 254-666-6008 for meal specials) Hall rentals • Annual/Life memberships available Get on our email list for notification of special events VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

HERE TO SERVE VETERANS OF THE GREATER HEWITT AREA

725 Sun Valley Blvd. (next to DQ) • I-35 @ Exit 328

254-666-6008

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Summer fun in Central Texas! J U LY 3 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 12 12 13 15 15 16 19 20 21

FREE Sunday at the Mayborn • Mayborn Museum Complex • 1:00–5:00 p.m. Crazy Hat Day (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Storyteller, Puppetry & Ventriloquism by Margaret Clauder • Hewitt Public Library • 10:30 a.m. Movie Time for Kids: The Good Dinosaur Hewitt Public Library • 10:30 a.m. Movie Time for Teens: Paper Towns Hewitt Public Library • 5:30 p.m. KXXV Movie in the Park: Pan • Warren Park Movie starts at dusk Sushi-Rolling Summer Workshop • Gourmet Gallery (call 254-399-0429 for reservations) 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lebanese & Mediterranean Favorites Cooking Class Gourmet Gallery (call 254-399-0429 for reservations) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Happy Birthday to YOU! It’s everyone’s birthday today! (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) • Peter Piper Pizza 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chinese Cuisine Cooking Class • Gourmet Gallery (call 254-399-0429 for reservations) 5:30–7:30 p.m. Cool School with Mrs. Maria • Hewitt Public Library 10:30 a.m. Kaley Caperton & The Cole Trains Waco Hippodrome • 7:00 p.m. Sauce-Making Workshop • Gourmet Gallery (call 254-399-0429 for reservations) • 12:00–1:00 p.m. Sean Mitchell & Big City Music Revue Waco Hippodrome • 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Friends Day (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hewitt Hero Day • Hewitt Park • 10:30 a.m. Movie Time for Kids: Peanuts • Hewitt Public Library 10:30 a.m.

21 Movie Time for Teens: Avengers Age of Ultron 5:30 p.m. 22–31 Waco Civic Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast • Waco High School • call 254-776-1591 for times and tickets 22 Perfecting the Omelet Workshop • Gourmet Gallery (call 254-399-0429 for reservations) 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. 26 Christmas in July (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 27 Hewitt Public Library’s Splash Party • Hewitt Park 10:30 a.m.

AUGUST 2 Summer Games Day (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 4-13 Waco Civic Theatre presents Annie, Jr. Waco Civic Theatre • call 254-776-1591 for times and tickets 5 KXXV Movie in the Park: Zootopia • Warren Park Movie starts at dusk 7 FREE Sunday at the Mayborn • Mayborn Museum Complex • 1:00–5:00 p.m. 9 Peter Piper Fiesta (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 16 End of Summer Party (ages 3-10, $3.69 each) Peter Piper Pizza • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 27 Beatlemania 64 concert hosted by the Hewitt Public Library • Warren Park • 7:00 p.m. 27 Margarita & Salsa Festival • Extraco Events Center

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KXXV Movie in the Park: Cinderella Warren Park • Movie starts at dusk FREE Sunday at the Mayborn • Mayborn Museum Complex • 1:00–5:00 p.m. Hal Ketchum • Waco Hippodrome • 7:30 p.m.

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GREATER HEWITT CHAMBER • BUSINESS MEMBER APPLICATION Business Name: Primary Contact Name/Title: Email: Physical Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Website: Facebook Page: Twitter Account: Business Category Listing: Business Profile (please give us a brief description of your business and the services you offer):

The Chamber will work hard to refer business to you. Please describe your ideal customer client/patient:

I heard about the Hewitt Chamber from: BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP:

Non-business–$77 14-50 Employees–$247

0 Employees – $200 51-299 Employees–$283

$50 for each additional listing Payment Method:

Online

Call with credit card

An enclosed check

1-13 Employees–$215 300+ Employees–$324 NEW RATES SHOWN HERE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016

I understand that I will begin receiving full business member benefits good for one year after my dues have been received and the board approves my application. Signature: Date: PLEASE MAIL this application to Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 661 Hewitt, TX 76643 along with membership dues, or join and pay online at HewittChamber.com/Join.

254.666.1200 alissa@hewittchamber.com

laura@hewittchamber.com

HEWITT CHAMBER EXPRESS â&#x20AC;˘ 27 1 GHC directors and ambassadors welcomed My Toner Frog to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20. 2 Adam Price, GHC director, finished strong in the Nacho Daddy 5K Fun Run. 3 Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South held a blue-themed Business After Hours in April to promote autism awareness. 4 Hewitt Mayor Ed Passalugo did the honors at the City Hall & Hewitt Public Library Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. 5 Everyone enjoyed live music by Brett Hendrix Band at The National Banks of Central Texas Business After Hours at Warren Park on May 24. 6 GHC members enjoyed a tour of the Do It Best warehouse led by manager Brent Watts in April, courtesy of Circle Hardware Supply. 7 GHC members came to welcome new member, Heartis Waco as they opened their doors on March 31. 8 GHC Scholarship Committee members & Midway Superintendent Dr. George Kazanas (center) awarded Vince Porcare and Traâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mia Curry (not pictured) with 2016 AVID Scholarships. 9 Loaded Sound owners Taylor and IV Williams received a proclamation from the City of Hewitt at their ribbon cutting ceremony on May 5. 10 Jody and Nancy Orsag took home first place in the Spudtacular Car Show at Warren Park in March. 11 GHC members welcomed owner Tiffany Kosel and team at Delightful Hearts Sweet Treats with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15.

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