Fall 2018 Hewitt Express Magazine

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Luncheon: Increasing Productivity through Health, presented by Jerry Snider | Carter Blood Care, 206 Archway Drive in Woodway 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Sedona Staffing Ribbon Cutting 815 N. Hewitt Drive | 4:45 p.m.

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Living Springs Ribbon Cutting 8601 Old McGregor Road | 11:15 a.m.

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Hewitt Kiwanis Club Business After Hours Hewitt Public Library | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

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Portraits & Pancakes Membership Appreciation Event | SpringHill Inn & Suites, 200 Colonnade Parkway in Woodway 8:30–9:30 a.m.

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Hewitt’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Hewitt Public Library | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

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31 4th Annual Creekside Spooktacular at Warren Park | 450 S. Old Temple Road in Hewitt | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Coffee with the President | Home2 Suites

by Hilton Waco | 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Free & open to new members

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Sip N’ Shop hosted by Greater Hewitt Chamber & National Association for Female Executives–Waco Chapter | The Pavilion 1 Pavilion Way in Woodway | 4:00–7:00 p.m.

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Joint Networking Luncheon with Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber | 915 La Salle Avenue in Waco | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

(L to R) Matthew Boudreaux (Incoming 2019 GHC Board member) and Matt Blackwell enjoy a Business After Hours event held at SpringHill Suites by Marriott in June.

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JENNIFER SNYDER, CPO®• OWNER, NEAT AS A PIN ORGANIZING EXPERTS

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ccountability is a big word that gets thrown around when talking about making lasting changes. They may be professional or personal, but the fact remains, accountability makes lasting change far more likely to happen.

In fact, according to the American Society of Training & Development, our likelihood of achieving a goal if you simply make the decision to do so is 40%. Think about your lifetime of New Year’s resolutions. When making a goal with a specific accountability appointment with someone, that percentage soars to 95%...let that sink in for a minute.

Accountability is important, no doubt, but implementing an accountability program in our own lives is less clear.

Start with a goal. If you don’t know where you are going, you are guaranteed not to get there. Do you want to write a book? Live a healthier lifestyle? Expand your business? Whatever it is you want to do, use the SMART goal model at right and you are ready to go.

The goals have to be measurable. It is far more difficult to hold someone accountable for a goal of ‘get healthy’ than the goal of ‘eat 3 servings of vegetables per day,’ or ‘drink only one 8-ounce soda each week’.

If you are unsure of the SMART goal system, Google is well equipped to clear that up for you.

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Once you have your goal, your next–and most crucial–step is to find your tribe. This sounds easy enough, but it isn’t so much. There is a saying that we are the average of the seven peoplewith whom we spend the most time in our lives. I am not knocking your seven, but you want someone a step up from them. Stretch.

Take a chance. Be scared. Find someone that makes you want to do better, who makes you want to be better. You want your accountability tribe to consist of people that you wholeheartedly want to impress.

I have reached out to the author of books that helped shape my industry and CEOs of very successful companies. Be scared, but also be brave. Even if they tell you no, you have complimented someone you admire simply by asking.

There are people who are not good options regardless of how much you like him or her. Your spouse is at the top of this list, with parents, siblings and children falling in right behind. These close relationships have a lot of history and emotion that will get tangled up in your efforts.

Here is an example: if I allow my husband to be my accountability partner in developing a healthier lifestyle, at some point, and for whatever reason, I am going to mistake his accountability efforts as a demonstration that he is unsatisfied with my physical appearance. I do not plan for, nor do I want that to happen, it is just better Continued on page 5...

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to be safe than sorry. You also do not want coworkers or other peers within your field to be your accountability partner. This is a great way to create trust issues.

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You want a partner that is honest, successful in his or her own right, smart, and is someone who demonstrates a lot of integrity. Anyone you ask will be honored, I assure you. If you find the perfect person and they say no, don’t be discouraged. Keep trying.

Finally, it is important to meet regularly. Once-a-month accountability isn’t going to work, and neither is every day. Once a week is where I have found that sweet spot. Get together face-to-face, because it is harder to say our excuses in person. Schedule a regular lunch and be real about why you didn’t do what you had hoped. It is in these honest revelations that you and your partner will discover where the hangup really lies. (Spoiler: it almost always has to do with fear.)

It is a nice setup when you can hold your partner accountable as well.

Lunches and meetings can become mutually beneficial. This is a very special relationship that will become increasingly important as you both realize that you are changing your story (and your world) one meeting at a time.

Clearly state what your goal is.

Do not be vague. Example: Instead of setting a goal to get fit, set a goal to run a 12-minute mile.

Measurable How will you track or evaluate your progress? In our example, you’ll reach your goal when you are able to run a mile within 12 minutes.

Attainable Your goal should be challenging,

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15-minute or 20-minute mile might be a more attainable goal to start with, depending on the current fitness level of the individual.

Relevant Is the goal consistent with your short-term and long-term plans?

Does it help you reach the

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quality of life you wish to have?

Time-bound Give yourself a deadline.

Example: I will run a 12-minute mile by April 1, 2019.

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A haunted Hewitt?

BRADLEY T. TURNER AND CHARLES D. TURNER

The Hermit of the Woods

The Animal House

The Legend of the “Hermit of the Woods” began a century ago along a small patchwork of cedar trees that stood near the southern end of present-day Hewitt, toward Lorena. The legend began during the late 19th century when numerous locals reported being chased by a club-toting, hairy mad man dressed in tattered, threadbare rags. Initial reports rumored the hermit to be a ghost, because he only approached travelers at night or daybreak. Soon after the bizarre reports began circulating around Hewitt hangouts, several inquisitive peace officers investigated the juniper thicket and reported only finding a crude grass hut surrounded by hundreds of fleshless animal bones. According to legend, the vagrant was an escaped convict who had broken off of a chain gang while working along the Missouri, Kansas and Texas (MKT/Katy) rail lines. To this day, the fate of the hermit remains a mystery.

There once stood a meager home at the dead end of West Johnson Street, alongside the railroad in Hewitt.

According to legend, the original homeowner loved, housed and fed dozens of feral and stray domesticated animals at the location. Most renditions of the legend include that the homeowner lived alone, and considered the animals his/her companions. Neighbors claimed that even bobcats and mountain lions had appeared around the old shack along the tracks.

A formal news report of this legend appeared in the April 8, 1893 printing of the Dallas Morning News.

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Eventually, the owner died and the house fell into disrepair, but some local residents relayed that the animals continued their sporadic callings. As the years passed and residential construction boomed, Hewitt grew into a series of developed neighborhoods, and the condemned “Animal House” was razed—but today, an occasional commuter reports seeing odd creatures wandering the tracks near the old abandoned lot.

Have a haunted Hewitt story? Send an email to Laura@hewittchamber.com.

Happy Halloween!

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JARED DeVRIES

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s Community Development Coordinator, my work for the City of Hewitt involves answering questions about zoning regulations and ordinances, receiving construction plans on commercial and residential developments, assembling agendas for the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission, and sometimes scheduling building inspections when coworkers are out of the office. I strive to help the vision of the city come to fruition through the plans of its citizens. We take great pride in helping the community achieve its goals through engagement, expertise and inspiration. At an individual level, I try to enable myself to be the best I can be through: 1) Identifying my goals, 2) Activating and empowering my motivation, and lastly, 3) Seeing it through.

Identifying My Goals When I receive plans for residential or commercial developments in Hewitt, I am on the front lines of observing a specific vision for someone’s dream. Plans for a bake shop to share delicious family recipes? Plans for renovating a building for a Karate dojo or a new home for a growing family? These instances are dreams born out of hard work and goal-setting. When I want to change or improve myself, I must first identify what I need to change or improve. Specificity is critical because it narrows the scope of what I plan on accomplishing.

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(DRC), which makes sure that the plans meet required engineering standards. If necessary, plans are modified in order to meet the minimum safety standard required by law. Expertise provided by the City Engineer and the Fire Chief, as well as the rest of the staff at Community Services help form an insight that contributes to the utility of the development for the city. In the same way, I seek counsel and expertise in helping me stay motivated. “If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room� is a quote that drives me to surround myself with people that will help me hold myself accountable to my goals.

Seeing it Through Once building permits have been pulled, construction can begin. Building inspections are called in to make sure that the building is progressing in a safe and timely fashion. Communication between contractors and building officials is critical because it helps the construction process avoid misunderstandings. When we face obstacles in achieving our goals, feedback allows us to identify factors that keep us from achieving our best self.

To conclude, the realization of all three components of planning and building a better city realizes the shared dream of a commercial or residential vision come to life.

Likewise, when planning and building a better you this season, remember to identify your goals, empower your motivation to act on your goals and to see it through to the end!

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MIDWAY

Doing our “home” work...

POCKETS OF GROWTH: Templeton Demographics identified areas of housing development totaling almost 2,800 future homes planned within Midway ISD in the next 10 years. There are between 250-300 homes being added each year. New home sales account for 20% of the district’s housing market.

STUDENT DENSITY: Purple dots indicate where each MISD student lives and stars show where current Midway campuses exist. In prepation for growth, the district purchased properties for future campuses on Ritchie Road by the water tower, on Old Temple Road adjacent to Warren Park, and acreage in Speegleville.

CAMPUS CAPACITY: More than half of MISD campuses are over 90% capacity and South Bosque Elementary is currently operating over capacity.

Find these charts and more in the full demographic study at MidwayMomentum.org on Facilities page.

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ADDRESSING GROWTH: A facility study committee of community members is analyzing student growth, attendance zones, grade configurations, and facilities needed for student programs. Keep up with progress from the facility study committee at www.MidwayMomentum.org.

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Increase productivity through a

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ne could argue that Henry Ford created the fast and furious culture we live in today. His idea of a moving assembly line to build automobiles pushed productivity through the roof. This was great for manufacturing at the time, establishing Ford a place on the map.

With the advent of computer technology, productivity numbers have skyrocketed once more. Computers are so fast now that people have lost their jobs—because a computer can do it faster. So how do we increase our productivity as humans?

Whether you are a business-owner, an employee or a stay-at-home parent, living a healthy lifestyle will increase your productivity.

Unfortunately, most Americans are not living a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2014, 70.7% of Americans are overweight or obese. As a country, we are not healthy, and it shows in our productivity.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017, the U.S. is in a business cycle with the lowest percent increase of labor productivity since the Great Depression. It’s pretty easy to see that the more unhealthy we become, the less productive we become.

So how do we change this? I’m sure you’re thinking this is where I tell you to eat right and exercise. True, but let’s see why those healthy choices relate to productivity.

In 2014, Business Insider published an article titled 6 Daily Habits Of The World’s Most Successful CEOs. The six habits they identified are: 1) Get up early, 2) Exercise regularly, 3) Meditate daily, 4) Cut back on meetings, 5) Organize the details and 6) Cultivate creativity.

Several of these habits are signs of a healthy lifestyle.

The first three on the list are all items that can easily be put into a routine if you are willing to make the changes necessary. A byproduct of waking up early is that you must go to sleep early, which means less time binge watching television from your couch.

Cutting back on meetings and organizing the details will create focus for the tasks of the day, resulting in less stress. Cultivating creativity in your business or home reduces stress. This brings a flavor of excitement and newness into each day.

As detailed in my book, Confidence Through Health, living a healthy lifestyle will increase your self-confidence.

Increased self-confidence always increases productivity.

It’s a natural response to a healthy lifestyle. For more information on how to transition to a healthy lifestyle, visit www.allinhealthandwellness.com, or reach out to me via email at jerry@allinhealthandwellness.com or call (254) 307-0613.

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Greater Hewitt Chamber wishes to thank the following for contributing $2,500 or more to our community efforts this year in the form of sponsorships, advertising and memberships.

We appreciate each of you, and look forward to continuing service to our community together in 2019.

City of Hewitt • H-E-B Woodway • Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– Hillcrest • Incommons Bank • Locals Love Us • Cen-Tex Roof Systems • National United • GENCO Federal Credit Union Central National Bank • Barnett Contracting • Custom Integrators • Action Fire Pros • Edward Jones Investments– John Maddux • Bush’s Chicken–Hewitt Camille Johnson, Realtors • Five Star Painting • eleserv • The Icon At Hewitt Natalie Morphew, Bentwood Realty

Custom Annual Packages The Greater Hewitt Chamber’s popular Custom Annual Package (CAP) enables members to reserve sponsorships and advertising for the entire year to save time and money.

I have taken advantage of CAP since its inception five years ago. The bank plans our marketing budget in the early fourth quarter for the following year.

By having this valuable tool, I’m able to present not only a dollar amount, but to also to show what the benefits are by sponsoring a specific event or an advertisement in a magazine. This has literally been a game-changer in the decision process. We are always eager and happy to support Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce each year, and to help them give back to our wonderful community in the form of scholarships and development.

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Members find CAPs beneficial in terms of annual planning, budgeting and operational efficiency. We offer three convenient payment options: one annual payment, monthly payments or quarterly payments.

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Ask the Experts How Fire-Safe Is Your Home?

Conduct a fire safety walkthrough of your home on a regular basis. Use the following tips to help: • Keep clothes, blankets, curtains, towels and other items that can easily catch on fire at least 3' from space heaters, and away from stove burners.

• Place space heaters where they will not tip over easily.

• Have chimneys cleaned/inspected every year by a professional.

• Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces and leave glass doors open while burning a fire.

• Never leave cooking unattended.

• Be sure your stove and small appli- ances are off before going to bed.

• Check for worn wires and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.

• Never overload electrical sockets.

• If using plug-in scents, check them often as they can overheat and catch fire.

Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it frequently with your family and pets. Designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone knows two ways to escape from every room. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke, and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason: it may cost you your life. Having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of survival.

Have a question for an expert? Get it answered!

Call 254.666.1200 or send an email to laura@ hewittchamber.com and your question may be featured in the next issue.

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Drink up!

Preventing dehydration in seniors

Need a new logo? Need help with updating a brochure or marketing piece?

When a person uses or loses more water and other fluids than their body takes in, they face dehydration. Left unchecked, it can become life-threatening. Here are ways family members and caregivers can help prevent dehydration in older loved ones: • Keep fluids in a water bottle or lidded cup with a straw near the senior day and night.

• Check regularly that the senior’s urine is light-colored and output is sufficient.

• Serve a variety of high-water-content foods such as fruits, soups, broths, vegetables and smoothies.

• The senior should not skip meals.

Much of a senior’s fluids comes from foods.

• Ensure the senior avoids the con- sumption of too much caffeine and alcohol–both can dehydrate the body.

• In warmer weather, schedule outdoor activities for the cooler part of the day.

• Monitor the senior’s daily fluid intake by creating a hydration schedule. It is better for the senior to sip liquids every hour than drink extra at a meal.

• Consult with the senior’s doctor about changing medications if the elder is taking laxatives or diuretics.

Ask colleagues and/or friends who they would recommend, contact a local printing company or a Chamber of Commerce for referrals.

Contact the designer, let them know what you need, ask how they charge for their work, decide if their rate fits your budget and if you like their communication style (very important).

Ask if they have a website and take a look at it. Seeing their style will let you know if they could handle what you need.

For the first meeting, bring samples of colors/fonts/layout styles you like.

A good designer will ask a lot of questions to determine exactly what your preferences are before they begin—both to meet your design goal on the first try, and to save you money on their time/design fee. Ask as many questions as you’d like, too.

If you’re not 100% happy with their first draft, let them know! If you’re happy with your experience, refer others to them!

Call By Design at (254) 420-1880 with any questions or to chat about your design needs. By Design is located in Waco, near the corner of Hwy. 84 and Hwy. 6.

Right at Home Central Texas, a leading provider of in-home care and assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities, helps clients stay consistently wellhydrated, safe and comfortable at home.

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1 Northern & Nye Printing & Office Supply’s team enjoyed the Chamber’s annual golf tournament • 2 Buy Rite Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting • 3 Line-X owners enjoyed hosting a Business After Hours in July • 4 Grout Pros Waco Ribbon Cutting • 5 Glass Doctor’s new owners were welcomed at Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours in August 6 Hewitt Public Library honored local first responders at their annual Hero Day • 7 Women of Waco and GHC members enjoyed another successful Lead Explosion networking event • 8 GHC celebrated National Night Out by hosting a block party at its historic depot • 9 HOT Federal Credit Union’s team won first place at GHC’s recent golf tournament • 10 Hair Ego Ribbon Cutting • 11 Mr. Know-it-all Ribbon Cutting • 12 Krasienko Law Firm, PLLC Ribbon Cutting • 13 Right at Home celebrates their new location during their Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours 14 Utility Wranglers Ribbon Cutting • 15 Midway ISD Superintendent Dr. George Kazanas updates area business leaders on projected growth • 16 Quality Care of Waco Ribbon Cutting HewittChamber.com Hewitt Chamber Express | 25

Trish Menchu specializes in helping growing families find the perfect home.

As a wife and mother to five daughters, she knows what it’s like to “outgrow” a house! With a heart for Jesus and dedication to putting families first, service and compassion are at the forefront of Trish’s values. She’ll take time to understand your needs, guide you through every detail of the home buying and selling process and serve as a champion for your goals. Whether you need to upsize, downsize or relocate, Trish will exceed your expectations in the sale and purchase of your next home. Call her at (254)981-3171 or email trish.menchu@gmail.com.

Light From The East Lodge #333 F&AM, PHA is a subordinate lodge of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. We are a non-profit charitable organization which embodies an attractive system of morality, while working towards the common goals of improving ourselves and our community. The lodge first opened in Hewitt in 1910. We are glad to have the lodge back and ready to serve the city of Hewitt. For more information, contact us by phone at (425) 971-6643.

From infrastructure to endpoints and nodes, we deliver the total solutions to support your business needs. Let an experienced consultant supply you with a report to determine if your business needs a partner to take you to the next level. Information Technology Services, Trade-ins, Phone Systems, Wireless phone systems, Infrastructure cable/fiber/wireless, Brokerage Services/Dial tone, Automation and Controls and Audio / Video Distribution Systems. Call (254) 537-4592 for more information.

Pivotal Pathway Massage Therapy offers an array of services, including quality body work in deep tissue/therapeutic massage, chemical-free relaxation facials, paraffin wax for hands an feet, ionic foot detox treatments and an infrared sauna.

Our mission is to restore integrity back to massage therapy through trust and professionalism, while providing a peaceful, safe place for you to rest and rejuvenate yourself. See our Google reviews. We’ve also been a winner in Locals Love Us three times. Appointments can be made online any time. We are located in the Executive Plaza at 6801 Sanger Ave, Suite 268 in Waco. Call (254) 224-6115 or visit www.ppmtherapy.com.

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NEW MEMBER

Buy Rite is a locally-owned community pharmacy that is patient-focused.

We stock specialty medications that focus on treating pain in a non-narcotic approach. Our staff is friendly and aims to meet the needs of each one of our patients. We accept all commercial insurance plans and can apply all coupon codes to your prescription. If you want to pick up your prescription right away, then we are the pharmacy for you! Give us a call at (254) 224-5862 or stop by 1201 Hewitt Drive, Suite 212A (next to Wing Stop).

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The new 9Round is located at 8810 Woodway Drive, Suite 310 in CrossRoads West Shopping Center. Our workout consists of a 30-minute circuit format with routines that change daily—all led by trainers that are always on-site. Because of the circuit format, there are no class times, and a new session starts every three minutes. 9Round workouts consist of nine, 3-minute stations of activities that include cardio, weight training, abdominal exercises and kicks/punches.

9Round also provides members with a wearable heart rate monitor—9Round PULSE—to easily track the effort put into each workout and maximize results.

For more information, give us a call at (254) 946-1920.

Since 1980, Spherion Waco has been helping organizations of all sizes make the best hires for their businesses. Spherion is passionate about providing outstanding candidates and personalized customer service. More than filling an empty seat, the right hire can increase efficiency, raise productivity, and reach business goals—our mission with every placement we make. Our sourcing and recruiting expertise covers a broad array of professions, such as Accounting & Finance, HR, Non-Clinical Healthcare, Administrative, IT, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Light Industrial, Engineering and Manufacturing. Hiring is easy when you know the right people—with Spherion, you will! Call us at (254) 776-3621.

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Sedona Staffing is a full-service employment agency specializing in the recruitment and placement of Office/Clerical, Technical, Support/Administrative and Industrial personnel. Sedona Staffing In Waco/Hewitt, Temple & Killeen is one of the larger employers in the Central Texas Area. We have hired over 12,000 employees since 2000.All of our services are free to prospective employees. Our positions can be temporary, temporary to permanent or permanent positions. At Sedona Staffing, WE KNOW PEOPLE! For more information, call (254) 666-9494 or visit us at www.sedonastaffingtx.com.

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Providence Village is a Premier Senior Living Community in Waco, with a longstanding legacy of caring for the seniors of Central Texas. Providence Village offers the entire continuum of care from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care and Skilled Rehab. Our apartments provide a carefree lifestyle for seniors with meals, housekeeping, transportation, activities and more. Our premier rehabilitation center has a full team of medical professionals to get you back home and on your feet quickly.

Make Providence Village your first choice for rehabilitation and senior living needs.

Susan G. Komen® East Central Texas-Waco Area is a nonprofit committed to saving lives locally and fighting breast cancer globally. Komen ECTX is the only local breast cancer organization attacking the disease on all fronts—education, screening, treatment, survivorship support, and research. Of funds raised annually, we invest up to 75% into local community services, with the remaining 25% invested into research to find cures for breast cancer. We encourage local communities to participate in year-round fundraising efforts at our signature event, the Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure! For more information, visit komenectx.org or call (254) 753-3037.

Tri-County Guttering has served Central Texas for 30+ years with professional service for both homes and businesses. We have a fully-staffed office available to assist when you call. Our loyal team has many years of experience in dealing with water issues here in Texas. When looking for who to trust, we hope that you will look no further than right here. Call Tri-County Guttering at 254-848-RAIN (7246). Experience really makes a difference!

Founded in 1947, we are a complete service funeral home/cemetery. Our mission is to serve families with dignity and grace, and we’ll help you get all of your final arrangements in place. In harmony with funeral gatherings, we provide a final resting place—with many options from ground burial to above-ground mausoleums, including a beautiful Mausoleum Chapel on our well-manicured park grounds. Our newest addition is glass-front niches. We assure your wishes are fulfilled, relieving your loved ones of decision-making. There are no credit checks, and we offer low monthly payments. Put your wishes in writing. From life to death, a life well-lived is a journey to be remembered.

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Insuring your life helps protect their future.

Richard Kruger, Agent 7213 New Sanger Rd. Waco, TX 76712 Bus: 254-776-4593 richard.kruger.pkib@statefarm.com

It can also provide for today.

I’ll show you how a life insurance policy with living benefits can help your family with both long-term and short-term needs.

GET TO A BETTER STATE.® CALL ME TODAY.

State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) Bloomington, IL 1203087.1

814 Majes�c Drive Hewi�, TX 76643 (254) 666-5656 RoyaltonVillage.com myhome@RoyaltonVillage.com Spacious 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, duplexes, townhouses and homes from 700 to 1700 square feet with 8 different floor plans.

Our ameni�es include: • Two reserved covered parking spaces • 24-hour emergency service • Fireplaces • Washer/Dryer hook-ups • Two car garages (houses only) • Extra storage space • Fenced-in backyards • Large walk-in closets • Single and double pa�os • Solar-screened windows • Midway ISD

Let us treat you like royalty!

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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

Hewitt Lions Share the Vision Thanks to a generous grant from the Heavin Foundation, the Hewitt Lions Club screened 998 people in the greater Hewitt area in 2017 using their Digital Vision Screening Machine, with 20.4% referred to a doctor for vision issues.

In order to coordinate even more outreach efforts, the Hewitt Lions Club is partnering with the Robinson Area Lions Club and Waco Women’s Lions Club to provide additional screenings throughout the year at public and private schools, churches and community events in Central Texas.

For more information or to schedule a group vision screening, email us at HewittLionsClub@gmail.com.

Hewitt Lions Member Jim Swanson scans student’s eyes at a free community event.

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GAYLA BEVANS

LOOKING FOR NEW CUSTOMERS? They’re new to your neighborhood. They have money to spend. They need your business.

We open doors for you!

Contact your local Territory Sales Developer,

Midge Norris

Midge.Norris@welcomewagon.com or call 800-737-4859 ext 1103.

www.welcomewagon.com

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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

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Permit #65 Hewitt TX P.O. Box 661 Hewitt, Texas 76643

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