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Midway ISD is stronger together

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Shred Day at POINTWEST Bank presented by GTR Vacations | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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Hispanic Chamber (limited to 30) | 8:30 a.m.

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Coffee With The President presented by KWBU 8:15 a.m. | Details at HewittChamber.com

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Nacho Daddy Car/Bike Show & Concert presented by HEB benefiting Hunger Free MISD 12:00–3:00 p.m. | The Exchange | 300 S. Jefferson Avenue in McGregor

November Business Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.

Details at HewittChamber.com

Camp Bow Wow Ribbon Cutting Details at HewittChamber.com

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Hewitt’s Curbside Halloween Bash presented

by Incommons Bank and The City of Hewitt benefiting Hallelujah Food Pantry | Hewitt City Hall & Public Safety Facility | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

October Business Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.

Details at HewittChamber.com

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9 Volunteer Christmas Party & Rewards Celebration | The Barn in Hewitt

6:00–8:00 p.m.

*All events to follow CDC/Venue guidelines and are subject to change. Masks available at entrance.

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Greater Hewitt Chamber Executive Director | Alissa Cady | alissa@hewittchamber.com Communications Coordinator | Kacie Birkes | kacie@hewittchamber.com Social Media & Membership Coordinator | Abri Martin | abri@hewittchamber.com

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Greater Hewitt Chamber staff celebrating anniversaries Alissa Cady, Executive Director Celebrating 10 Years with the GHC

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In her free time, Alissa loves watching her kids sporting activities (both boys are in football and baseball), coaching her daughter’s competitive cheer team at Heart of Texas Cheer & Dance, getting pedicures and taking trips to the beach.

s Executive Director, Alissa oversees day-to-day operations of the Chamber and works with its Board of DirecKacie Birkes, tors to make sure the organization “It’s very rewarding when Communications is fulfilling its mission to serve Coordinator businesses thank you for providing the greater Hewitt community.

Celebrating 1 Year Alissa works to grow the Chamber’s opportunities to grow their with the GHC membership and to serve its current small business members by business, especially when they efore joining the Chamber team, providing education, networking Kacie volunteered as a GHC and advertising opportunities. In give specific examples of closed Ambassador. Being a volunteer gave her role, Alissa provides input and her insight and experience into how business from referrals.” guidance to staff, and helps coorthe Chamber’s events could provide a dinate Chamber events with staff positive community impact by faciliand volunteers (including the GHC Board and its Amtating relationships between small businesses and the bassadors)—from ribbon-cutting ceremonies to popular community at large. annual events such as the Spooktacular Halloween Bash Now in her role as the Chamber’s Communications and the Membership Banquet held at the beginning of Coordinator, Kacie has enjoyed having a much more each year. hands-on role in planning events. “There are so many Every day at the Chamber is different (and sometimes moving parts to everything we do, from a small breakchallenging), but the thing Alissa most enjoys is making fast meeting to our larger signature events,” said Kacie, a positive impact in the community. “It’s very rewarding “Working with our event committee and seeing our when businesses thank you for providing opportunities hard work pay off is incredibly rewarding.” to grow their business, especially when they give specific While 2020 has been a challenging year with examples of closed business from referrals,” she says.

COVID-19, Kacie, along with GHC leadership has In the past 10 years, the Chamber has doubled its worked hard to find innovative ways to provide value membership to 550 members as of 2020, awarded over and keep members engaged. On any given day, Kacie $90,000 in the form of scholarships to local students coordinates event logistics, handles e-mail marketing and has attracted 100,000+ visitors to the greater Hewitt and tackles the many small tasks that pop up as a part area through the Chamber’s marketing platforms and of everyday duties. Looking ahead, Kacie is most looking events. forward to continue pivoting operations quickly in order Over the next year, Alissa is hopeful the Chamber to best serve member businesses and community. will be able to add in-person events back to the calendar.

In her free time, Kacie loves watching her kids’ “We’re intentional and put forth a genuine effort to sporting activities. Her two boys play select baseball help our members thrive,” said Alissa. “We regularly and basketball, and her daughter is in competitive visit with our neighbor chambers to share challenges, cheer. Family vacations and all things outdoors are strengths and ideas. Our chamber plans to continue what Kacie and her family enjoy most. these open communications in order to uplift and positively repair our economy in 2021.”

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18 Midway Middle School students receive state honors for Duke TIP SUZI PAGEL • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIDWAY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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ighteen Midway Middle School students have been recognized by Duke University for their SAT and ACT scores that they earned last school year as seventh-graders.

Duke TIP students are selected nationwide each year based on their high-level performance on grade-level standardized test scores, with only those who score at or above the 95th percentile qualified for the honor. This

year, eighteen students earned state honors, with three students also qualifying for Grand Recognition— earned by scoring approximately at or better than 90 percent of recent high school graduates on at least one part of the ACT or the SAT. A special congratulations to these Panthers who represent Midway Middle School so well!

Top Row (left to right): Christopher Hiatt, William Gorham, Luke Gibson, Julian Choung, Alastair McGrath Middle Row (left to right): Ethan Self, Elliott Krey, Lucy Lu, Ellie Atkinson, Dacey Dougherty, Esther Kim Bottom Row (left to right): Hailey-Jane Holder, Lydia Johnston, Emry Deivanayagam, Stella Davison, Rachel Davenport Grand Recognition: Rachel Davenport, Lucy Lu, Alastair McGrath Not Shown: Lillian Goodman

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Midway ISD is stronger together

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idway ISD’s theme for this school year is “Strong Together,” as we celebrate being together again!

Our staff reacted swiftly and valiantly to the pandemic shutdown last spring, but one thing I think we all learned from that experience was how connected we are in our community. We all grieved for the loss of face-to-face instruction and interaction that our students and teachers experienced last spring. So although the day-to-day functions of our campuses may look a little different with masks, hand sanitizer, and physical distancing, we are thrilled to be back in school together.

According to Midway ISD Superintendent George Kazanas, these are just some of the items that were accomplished within the first two weeks of the school year: • Deployed 9,257 iPads • Held 4,766 Google Meets (virtual meetings) with 42,662 participants • Launched Midway Virtual School serving 2,825 students (approximately 34% of the student body) in remote learning • Handled eight COVID-19 cases, including contact tracing and quarantines • Passed a lower tax rate of $1.2364 / $100 valuation (was $1.25 last year) • Refinanced Series 2013 bonds from a 4.47% interest rate to 1.30% to save $1,984,475 in interest payments over the remaining life of the bonds • Established Girls’ STEM Club and district-wide STEM night for all 5th & 6th graders with $20,000 grant awarded to Woodgate Intermediate by the Midway Education Foundation & Howmet Aerospace • Reimbursed 22 first-year teachers $150 from the Midway Education Foundation to help establish their first classroom • Implemented staggered start times and bus safety protocols with 64 bus routes and 1,250 bus riders • Coordinated with internet providers for assistance programs to families in need of broadband service • Supported staff members with stress counseling and collaborated with faith-based partners for ongoing check-ins • Designated district-owned land on Ritchie Road for construction of newest elementary campus, with preliminary plans designed and approved • Finalized architectural plans and reviewed quality control plan for Career & Technical Education

addition at Midway High School for November groundbreaking • Finalized architectural plans and reviewed quality control plan for River Valley Intermediate for conversion to new middle school with February groundbreaking • Established Midway Education Foundation grant program for $100 reimbursements to cover teachers’ personal expenditures for new classroom items due to COVID-19 • Opened meal pick-up site for virtual students • Reconfigured school cafeteria layouts and schedules while still able to serve a variety of healthy and fresh foods in a safe manner We know we will face challenges this year, but we are off to a great start. We are grateful for the support of our community as we all work together to give our students the richest educational experience possible this year. For current information, visit www.midwayisd.org/coronavirus.

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Get to know your MISD teachers JANA WILTON • WOODWAY ELEMENTARY Jana Wilton is a second grade teacher with 18 years of educational experience—recently completing her 11th year with Midway I.S.D. One of Jana’s favorite traditions in the classroom is completing the random acts of kindness challenge. This allows students the opportunity to facilitate and experience firsthand the impact of paying it forward.

To date, students have successfully set up clothes drives, gathered items for local food pantries, collected and distributed items to area animal shelters, and volunteered their time. Jana also enjoys volunteering with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, as well as mentoring current and former students, educators, and families.

ANGELA SCARBOROUGH HEWITT ELEMENTARY Angela’s greatest joy is teaching our youth.

She has been a Special Education teacher for 23 years, with 15 of those years at Hewitt Elementary. She is married with two children.

One attends Sam Houston State University and the other attends Texas A&M University (WHOOP!). Her hobbies are looking for ideas on Pinterest, reading about our country’s history, gardening, and repurposing furniture. She enjoys meeting school families through the Hewitt PTA and feels that stronger bonds are made through working together.

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ooking for a unique location to host your next concert, performance or event? Check out the Creekside Amphitheater in Warren Park, located at 450 South Old Temple Road in Hewitt. The surrounding park offers 36 acres of land with mature trees, plenty of open green space and a nearby pavilion. Castleman Creek creates a beautiful backdrop to the Amphitheater and serves as the northern border of Warren Park. The unique architecture of this facility compliments the surrounding natural area, and makes an impressive statement to park visitors. Creekside Amphitheater is able to host a variety of mid-sized events, but is charming enough to accommodate more small and private gatherings. Seating is comprised of 42 stone benches to comfortably seat 120+ guests. A large concrete apron in front of the stage allows for placement of chairs or other seating during smaller events. In addition, there are four electric and water hook-ups for food trucks and/or other vendors. We would love to help you plan your next event at this beautiful and very special location. For more information, contact Hewitt Parks staff at (254) 296-5698.

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Remain strong because all things will pass... (even Covid-19) CHARLIE TURNER • MAYOR, CITY OF HEWITT

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rom kindergarten to high school graduation, each grade level presents its own problems—the difficulty measured by which grade level you happen to be in.

Generation upon generation has passed through school halls to meet a new world in which their life’s course is to be determined. For example, my grandfather had to deal with World War I and the ongoing problems brought about with a world at war. His training at Camp MacArthur in Waco prepared him to be deployed in France as a lineman soldier serving in communications. The tasks at hand placed him on a battlefield up on a line pole stretching communication wire as mustard gas exploded upon the ground beneath his pole. As he worked to pull wire, his pliers slipped from his hand and fell to the ground— engulfed by mustard gas. Not wanting to stay in the area any longer than necessary, he pulled the wire taut and performed the securing twists as he bit the wire into separate pieces. This decision not to retrieve his pliers later resulted in a diagnosis of cancer, which disfigured the corner of his mouth. The life-changing event would not have been his first choice, but it was his duty to serve his country. In his senior year after graduation, my father and other classmates joined the military to protect and serve our country during World War II. Once again involved in the Vietnam War, my generation had what was known as the “hippie movement” that created unrest on the home front, as opposed to dealing only with problems found on the other side of the world. Every year there are spokesmen preparing their speeches, words of encouragement, mementos given as reminders to remain positive, and problems both large and small that must be resolved. As a new school year begins, remnants of the past graduating class and the obstacles that existed at the time of their graduation dictate a mandate of extra precautionary measures which must be observed. Those living today cannot recall a time in current history that completely involved everything in daily life. Celebration parties, proms, ceremonies, commencement programs and old friend gatherings must reflect and adhere to the new norm of today. Graduation events invite a guest speaker who has lived a great portion of life and learned a lifetime lesson that is universal to all who live and

breathe. The speaker begins by explaining existing problems, then discusses all of the challenges necessary to meet trial and error, on-the-job training, research and collaboration with others to arrive at a solution that is worthy to be shared and applied to others’ lives. To current high school seniors, remember this: the object of a diploma is to show your accomplishment. The last year usually is more socially interactive because after graduation. friends go their own way into life. Some friends remain with you for a lifetime. I know this for a fact because I have such a best friend from second grade to present day. Do not let today’s circumstances destroy your joy, but live for those lifetime friendships. God is preparing us all for a new way we will walk through this

life. Keep this in your heart: God does not remove what we perceive as problems so that His strength is known in His life. Instead we have a loving father who provides through faith the strength we need to overcome and endure adversities with His strength in our lives.

There are only two ways to solve any problem— proactively or reactively. A proactive attitude will sustain someone for a lifetime to show the world how strong young people can be when faced with an overwhelming and challenging problem. A reactive attitude will pass it all by with the cry “Woe is me!” Go forth and enjoy your senior year as God’s blessings prepare you for your future life. The world will test your mettle, but God will sharpen your will. Let the edge of your sword of faith prove to the world that your mettle can endure a lifetime.

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This fall, our library programs come to you!

MONDAYS • Babytime: Weekly @9:30am via Youtube • HPL Story Time at Home: A complete Power Point Lesson - Weekly via email • 1st Senior Monday - 1st Monday of the Month via Grab and Go TUESDAYS • Toddler Storytime - Weekly @10:00am via Youtube • Early Literacy Storytime - Weekly @10:30am via Youtube • Crafternoon - Weekly @4:30pm via Pick up and Zoom • Teen Advisory Board - One Tuesday/month @5:00pm via Zoom WEDNESDAYS • Sing Along with Hootie - Weekly @10:00am via YouTube • Adult Book Clubs- 2nd Wednesday @ 2:00pm via Zoom and Conference call THURSDAYS • Teen Science Café - One Thursday/month @ 5:30pm via Zoom • Adult Book Clubs - 2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm via Zoom and Conference call FRIDAYS • Teen Book Talks - Weekly @ 4:00 Via Youtube SATURDAYS • Dungeons & Dragons - Select Saturdays @ 2:00pm via Zoom • Take & Make Teen Crafts - One Saturday/month @ 10:00am via Pick up and Zoom MONTHLY • Culinary Club-Monthly via email

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GHC member Terry Strickland has been a State Farm Agent since 1986. We provide insurance and financial services including auto, home renters, life, health and commercial insurance. With 100+ years of combined State Farm experience, call Terry and his staff at 254.776.7100 or visit TerryStrickland.com.

For 50+ years, Texas Home Health and Hospice has proudly served patients and clients by providing nursing, rehabilitative therapy, personal care services, and hospice/end of life care for all counties in the state of Texas—delivered with a compassionate, patient-focused approach to help ensure exceptional care. Through our partnership with the We Honor Veterans program, we offer specialized programs for the unique needs of our veteran patients. For more information on Texas Home Health and Hospice, contact Letticia Flores at 254-756-0404.

Made with love deep in the heart of Texas and using special ingredients from local vendors, we have crafted the perfect chicken wing. My mission is to serve America’s BEST WINGS. My culinary background is skilled, diverse, and accomplished, and I have cooked three-course meals for many of our nation’s Presidents. Some ask, “Why? Why use your skills and passion to prepare and cook something as simplistic as wings?” The answer is simple...because I’M YOUR WING MAN. — Owner & Executive Chef, Kemar Harris 720 Franklin Ave. in Waco, (254) 224-6773 24 | Hewitt Chamber Express Fall 2020

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1 GHCOC Staff and board member Michael Wyatt enjoy Skate Waco’s new floors with Hewitt Public Library! 2 Water donations from Wyatt Brothers Moving Company 3 GHC welcomes new exotic pet store to Hewitt 4 Action Fire Pros inspection at the Chamber office 5 Chip practicing safe social distancing 6 D1 Safe Rookie Classes with Coach Greg 7 Presley Birkes helping staff with temp checks for Lead Explosion 8 Golf gear checks with Northern & Nye’s own Mike Nye 9 Bluebonnet Health dropping off some goodies at the Chamber office 10 Welcoming new residents to Hewitt! 11 Visiting Angels and Living Springs Village showing tailgating spirit at the GHCOC’s Scholarship Fundraiser 12 D1 temp checks for a fun day of working out by Daniel 13 Chance to win a Jeep by Allen Samuels Dodge CJRF at Tailgate Tee Off 14 Jack Of All Trades is ready for Football season 15 LLU is ready for golfers at the TailgateTee Off 16 Walk-On’s team serves lunch at the Tailgate Tee Off 17 Golf Spotlight fun with Shooter FM 92.9 with one of our youth, Knox Cady 18 Frank Thomas enjoying the Lead Explosion event at Baylor Club 19 Hair Classic visit with Christy Dawson!

20 GHCOC Staff enjoy 2020 Lead Explosion with Women of Waco having fun and staying safe 21 Superman Electric owner Ruben Jacobo II donates to the GHCOC Tailgate Tee Off 22 Goosehead Insurance sponsors $10,000 cash contest 23 Weber Electronics helping in the Chamber office 24 Interim Healthcare supports the Tailgate Tee Off 25 RE/MAX Roya, Kimberly Fowler and team enjoying the Tailgate Tee Off!

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