Focus on Business - June 2014

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By: Katie Smith, Temple Chamber of Commerce On Monday, July 14, business owners, leaders and residents of Temple, Texas will get the opportunity to meet a man few are familiar with, but who will have a significant impact on the community in which we all live and work. Presented by the Temple Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Council, the Baylor Scott & White Health Luncheon will be the first major introduction of Joel T. Allison, who was named Chief Executive Office of Baylor Scott & White Health in October of last year. He will be joined by the president, chief operating officer and chief medical officer of Baylor Scott & White, Dr. Robert Pryor, as they answer questions and discuss changes from their recent merger between Scott & White Healthcare and the Baylor Health Care System.

Prior to Temple, Mr Allison joined the Dallas-based Baylor Health Care System in 1993 and served as Baylor’s senior executive vice president and chief operating officer before being promoted to president and CEO in 2000. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives with a career of over four decades in health care management. Nationally, Mr Allison serves on the Healthcare Leadership Council and the United Surgical Partners, International board. In addition, he has been appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on the Texas Institute of Health Care Quality and Efficiency Board and is involved in many other state and local organizations. Mr. Allison is also a past chairman of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Board, the Dallas Regional Chamber Board and the Dallas Citizens Council Board.

With so many years dedicated to health care and serving in his community, Mr. Allison was naturally quick to accept the Chamber’s offer to be a speaker at the upcoming luncheon, which is expected to be sold out. “I am honored to be asked by the Temple Chamber of Commerce to participate in this event,” says Joel Allison. “I look forward to the opportunity to meet more community leaders who live and work in the heart of the Baylor Scott & White footprint.” In addition to the Public Policy Council, other key organizations are partnering together to host the event, including the Temple Economic Development Corporation,

Temple Reinvestment Zone, Temple Business Joel T. Allison Dr. Robert W. Pryor League, Temple Health & Bioscience Disctrict and the Temple Industrial Foundation. Those interested in attending are encouraged to make their reservations early at TempleTX.org/events or by calling the Chamber office at (254) 773-2105. “We’re expecting a record attendance for the Baylor Scott & White Health Luncheon,” says Rod Henry, Temple Chamber of Commerce President. “With a speaker like Joel Allison, there are going to be a lot of people wanting to hear from someone who has such an impact on our area.”

Being new to Temple, the luncheon is open to the public and is a chance for Mr. Allison to become familiar with his new community.

“We’re very excited to have Joel Allison in Temple,” said Rod. “I hope everyone makes a point to attend and give him a warm welcome!”

Luncheon With Joel Allison & Dr. Robert Pryor Monday, July 14 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn Members: $30, Non-Members: $40 For more information, visit TempleTX.org/events or call the Chamber office at (254) 773-2105

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It’s graduation time! High school and college students are receiving diplomas throughout Central Texas in May and June. One unique program that is also recognizing its 2013-2014 graduates is the Leadership Temple program of the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

The Leadership Temple (LT) class is comprised of adult ‘students’ from our community. For Leadership Temple class of 2014 holds their 9 months, they attend monthly classes and field trips to learn about city, county and state hisplaques following the Graduation ceremony at the tory and government, economy, social issues, and educational and cultural institutions. In the Hilton Garden Inn on May 20. process, they identify and work collaboratively on a project that they feel will add value to where we live, work and play.

Applications are being accepted for the 2014-2015 class through June 16, 2014. Contact the Chamber office at (254) 773-2105 or apply online at www.templetx.org/chamber/leadership.aspx.

Leadership Temple began in 1988 and over the years has produced many ‘future leaders’ of our community. Participants have partnered with the public and private sector on projects that have lasting value such as the Temple Free Clinic, public bus transportation, a 16-bed shelter for family violence victims, Temple Business Incubator, Whistle Stop Playground/Abilities Park and a local dog park. (cont. on pg. 7)

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New Downtown Temple Mural Announced A downtown Temple building will once again serve as a canvas for the creation of art.

According to the Temple Chamber of Commerce, arrangements have been finalized for Amber Gabriel to depict, through the creation of a mural, Temple’s beauty, culture and heritage blended with major employers and a unique downtown. She will be using the north side of a building on South Main Street as her “canvas.”

“I was asked to include in the mural the major industries and history of Temple and to incorporate some of the more current elements and flavor of downtown like dancing, dining and entertainment,” Gabriel explained. “The train was sup- Artist Amber Gabriel sketched an example of what the mural will look like. The finished project will be paintposed to be a central focus of the mural. I wanted the mural to flow well and ed on the side of the Extraco Banks building in Downtown Temple. be cohesive in design, so I arranged the elements of the mural to make one big become a Downtown landmark.” “The new mural, approved by Spencer’s son, S. Boyce picture,” she said.

Brown, Extraco Banks Chairman, President and CEO, will again provide a new landmark that Gabriel began coloring like most young people on her bedroom walls with crayons at the age will express Temple’s historical significance in Central Texas,” he noted. of 5. She has been painting for commission since she was 14. She has had private lessons ever “We are so excited that downtown Temple will have a new mural in the coming months,” since. She is a certified art teacher, but presently teaches 4th grade math and science. explained Nancy Glover, Temple Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The original mural was a The dream and passion to recapture the mural in downtown Temple came from Karen and focal point and historic landmark for the downtown area. Although we were very sad to see it Rudy Gonzales, owners of In the Mood Ballroom. They expressed their hopes and vision dur- removed, the new mural will represent Temple in a very unique way and should attract visitors ing a meeting of the Chamber’s Downtown Temple Council in the spring of 2013, shortly after and residents into the downtown.” it was reported that a downtown mural was being torn down. The Gonzales contacted Extraco “The project is expected to be started as early as next week and will take upwards of two Banks and offered to sponsor the recreation of the mural. “It all fell together really well start- months to complete,” noted Rod Henry, president, Temple Chamber of Commerce. ing with the Chamber’s Downtown Temple Council embracing the idea, and Extraco Banks and For more information, contact: the City of Temple providing the endorsement.”

Amber Gabriel @ 713-409-2630 “We are excited Extraco Banks will be a partner and financial sponsor in the creation of this Karen & Rudy Gonzales @ 254-773-7088 new Downtown mural,” explained Steve Wolfe, Temple Regional President for Extraco Banks. Steve Wolfe @ 254-774-5819 “The original mural, which was commissioned fifteen years ago by S. Spencer Brown, Sr., had Rod Henry @ 254-773-2105

Everything You Need to Know About Temple, TX...On Your Phone Wondering what to do in Temple this summer? Or want to know where in town to find some great deals on shopping and dining? The Temple Chamber of Commerce has the answer for you on their newly revised and updated mobile website.

The mobile website is designed to be accessed quickly and easily by entering www.templetx.org/mobile in your smartphone’s browser. The website offers coupons and special promotions from chamber member businesses, as well as a calendar of events for the area. “I’m new to the area myself,” explained Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rod Henry, “and one thing people keep telling me is they don’t know where to go or what to do for fun or entertainment in Temple, Texas.”

While the Chamber is not new to the business of promoting Temple, utilizing a mobile website to do so is a brand new tool that expands the potential audience of local businesses significantly. A recent Nielson study found that Americans spend more time on their phones than their computers every month, a fact Henry and the Chamber staff are eager to take advantage of with this new smart phone friendly site. In the first two weeks, sixteen different coupons and promotions have been added to the site by local members of the Temple Chamber, with more to come.

“The mobile website has afforded us an opportunity to strengthen even further our relationship with the members of the Temple Chamber,” noted Henry.

“We are pleased to have the energy of Stephen Brown working with us to reach out to our

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Another major advantage of the Temple Chamber of Commerce mobile website is how it will become a venue for finding out what is happening in the Temple area. “The Chamber team has been spreading the word about how simple it is for anyone to go online and insert information about their upcoming event whether it is a school function, fundraiser, concert, sporting event, whatever!”

“This positions www.templetx.org/mobile as the place to go to find out not only what is going on in and around the community, but where to dine, shop, and review entertainment options … basically everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Temple,” noted Brown.

“We have experienced a high acceptance level when we meet with members for just a few minutes” Brown said. “The best news, it is a free service to members of the Temple Chamber of Commerce and a great way for the Temple area community to get in on some great discounts, deals and promotions.”

For more information, please contact Stephen Brown at Stephen@templetx.org or by phone at 254-773-2105.

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Temple Welcomes Our New Doctors!

If you’ve driven in Downtown Temple recently, you’ve probably noticed some new banners popping up. They’re not commercial advertisements or a traditional public service announcement, but rather designed to welcome new Resident Physicians to the Temple, Texas community. This June, Baylor Scott & White Health will welcome 125 new Doctors to town as they begin Residency training programs. Though some are homegrown Texas doctors, many come from other states, and some even come from other countries.

“Our community has a window of opportunity of just a few years to sell itself as a great place to live, work, play and pray to these new Residents” says Rod Henry, President and CEO of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. “Through discussion with business leadership in the area, we determined a need to step forward and do more to welcome the new doctors coming into Baylor Scott & White Health.”

The Temple Chamber of Commerce is working alongside the

City of Temple, Temple Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Temple Economic Development Corporation, and the Temple Business League to have 240 pole banners placed around the city, with the majority being posted downtown and around the Temple Medical and Education District (TMED).

While the banners read “Temple Welcomes Our New Doctors,” the banner’s intended audience is far larger than just the 125 new Residents Physicians. Baylor Scott & White Health is responsible for 16,973 permanent jobs in the area and approximately 1.2 billion dollars in annual output. The mutually beneficial relationship the hospital has with the citizens of Temple cannot be understated. The impact of retaining doctors who enjoyed their time both at Baylor Scott & White Health and in Temple after they complete residency training is enormous, to the tune of millions of dollars that could potentially be added to the local economic output.

The banners help remind all of us to be good ambassadors for our area and help show everyone who is new to the area why Temple and Texas both have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming places to live, grow your business, and raise a family.

For more information, contact Rod Henry at (254) 773-2105.

Why I Volunteer at the Chamber? The Red Carpet Ambassadors!

By: Sonny Jaramillo, Scott & White Healthcare Foundation What a great committee of volunteers! When I opened my own business in 1994, one of the “The Chamber staff is an awesome bunch of people to network with and to get the job done first things I did was to immerse myself into events going on at the Chamber. I wanted to whenever there is any event being celebrated in our town. My hat goes off to the entire meet as many people as I could to launch my business and to get to know as many people as Chamber staff and Board for what they are doing for our community!”

I highly recommend possible in a very short time period. I attribute my business success directly to getting involved in the Chamber! My business just took off, and I had fun getting involved with Small business owners have to have support to survive. I to any new member, these new friends. After that, one of the first committees I joined was the Red Carpet feel blessed to have had the community support for my who wants to introduce their business to a Ambassadors. What a wild and crazy group of volunteers who have so much fun having fun! “I initially chose to be a member of the Red Carpet Ambassadors because of dance & gymnastics school for 29 years and wanted to give lot of people and make lots of friends along the number of networking activities involved with this committee,” says Kenny Kelly, back.” - Gabrielle Parkey, Gabrielle’s Dynamics Plus the way, to get involved Candlewood Suites. “As time passed I realized what a great group of people that were in the Chamber and especially the Red Coats. Of course, there are so many other opportunion the committee. They have become for me almost a second family.”

The affectionate name of the committee is the Red Coats. They’re everywhere! Any cham- ties for volunteers to get involved at the Chamber, but those Red Coats are a fun-loving, genber event that is going on, welcoming new business to the Chamber, after hour events, morn- erous and crazy bunch of good friends! My hat is off to the Red Coats! Long May You Run! ing events, lunch events, event events... The Red Coats are there to serve, introduce and welcome everyone who attends.

“Having my business in Temple for 29 years has given me the opportunity to see the growth in our city,” Says Gabrielle Parkey, Gabrielle’s Dynamics Plus “I became involved with the RCA’s because I wanted firsthand knowledge of new business coming into our area. Small business owners have to have support to survive. I feel blessed to have had the community support for my dance & gymnastics school for 29 years and wanted to give back.”

The behind the scenes action takes place once a month when the Red Coats get together at lunch to plan the month ahead. So many Red Coats take turns going to events and working at the Chamber to assist in anything the staff needs for them to accomplish. In my opinion, the Red Carpet Ambassadors is the most enjoyable committee and some of the members have become lifelong friends. “It is a fun experience to get away from your busy day at the office and fellowship with new clients and all the other RCA's and to see how Temple and Belton is growing with new businesses,” says Johnnie Mae LaVan-Rayson, Central Texas 4C Head Start

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Georgetown Winery Dan Marek 715 S. Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 869-8600 www.georgetownwinery.com Winery

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May Renewing Members All Sports Trophy American Constructors, Inc APAC Texas-Wheeler Companies Azbell Electronics, Inc. Baird Brothers Express Car Wash Boston Properties CAPITAL Choice Financial Group/ John King E.R. Carpenter L.P. Central Prosthetics & Orthotics Century 21 Gail Roe & Associates Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Country Inn & Suites

Cure & Francis Law Office Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center Empire Seed Company Encore Landing Apartments The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas Farm Bureau Insurance/Don Murphy First Finance & Furniture Friars Creek Nature Preserve at Green Oaks Galleria Wellness Center Heffner Bros. Building Corporation Immanuel Lutheran Church

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Don’t Miss It! The Latest in Member News Temple ISD Recognized During H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Congratulations to Temple ISD, who received the School Board Award during the H-E-B 2014 Excellence in Education Awards. H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt awarded $430,000 in cash awards and grants to the state's top teachers, principals and school districts. Butt also congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas.

Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw delivered the keynote address to the hundreds of educators, elected officials, community leaders and H-E-B employees who attended the event.

The winners were selected from a pool of 58 finalists by judges who include former winners, school administrators, and university and community leaders. Temple ISD Board President Steve Wright accepted the award, “we would like to express our sincere appreciation to H-E-B for this extraordinary honor and award. This recognition represents a long road back for our District and a lot of hard work from many, but the reward is in the quality of education we are now able to provide every student in Temple ISD.”

Record Donation From CEFCO Convenience Stores and Fikes Wholesale, Inc. CEFCO Convenience Stores and parent company Fikes Wholesale, Inc., announced at its 13th Annual “Hackers-R-Us” Charity Golf Tournament, held on May 13, 2014, that they will be donating a record grand total of $695,000. Of the money raised this year, $645,000 will go to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, and $50,000 to Central Texas A&M C.E. Fikes Endowed Scholarship.

Also announced was a $1,000,000 commitment to the McLane’s Children Hospital, Scott & White, and the naming of the Fikes/CEFCO Emergency Center at Pictured left to right is Kelley Mitchell, Sonny Jaramillo, Jennifer Williams, Kim Fikes, James Fikes, Brett Giesick, the McLane’s Children Hospital.

"James and Kim Fikes and our entire leadership and Raymond Smith, and Nancy Birdwell) support teams from the Fikes Companies (Fikes Wholesale, CEFCO, Cord Financial, GPS transport, and JF Air), are honored to be able to give back to the communities we service,” said Raymond Smith, President, Fikes Wholesale, Inc. "These efforts require a high degree of commitment and execution on many fronts, and we thank everyone who helped us during this record breaking campaign.”

Purifoy & Company Real Estate Source Schoepf's Old Time Bar-B-Que Spare Time Fun Center St. Vincent de Paul of Greater Temple, Inc. State Farm Insurance/John Farwell Sun Loan Company Tarver & Blythe, Attorneys Troy's Auto Care & Motorcycle Shop Dennis Turk VVM, Inc.

New Leadership at the Temple HELP Center The Bell County Department of Human Services is under new Leadership, appointing Gene Deutscher as Director on March 5. "I was humbled and honored when County Judge Jon Burrows offered me the position,” says Mr. Deutscher. “I did not hesitate to accept his offer."

Mr. Deutscher’s health care career includes the Greenville (S.C.) Hospital System, Humana, KelseySeybold Clinic, Tarrant County Hospital District (TX) and numerous consultative engagements including the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Fort Worth, Texas. "The Bell County Commissioner's Court has charged me with the responsibility of being more responsive to those residents of Bell County in need of the services offered by the Department of Human Services at both the Temple and Killeen office locations.”

Active in his home community of Temple, Texas, Mr. Deutscher has served as a member both the Military Affairs and the Legislative Affairs Committees of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. He is a Lector at St. Luke Catholic Church and serves in a leadership capacity at St. Vincent de Paul of Greater Temple, Inc. Mr. Deutscher is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a past member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH). He is a member of the Advisory Council, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health and is a past member of both the Boards of Directors of the South Texas Chapter of HFMA and the Central Texas Chapter of ACHE. He is the recipient of the 2011 ACHE Regents Award and serves on the ACHE Regents Advisory Council for the Central/South Texas Region. A “Certificate of Appreciation” was presented to Mr. Deutscher by the Central Texas Chapter of ACHE in August, 2011. HFMA recognized his leadership in 2010 with the Follmer Bronze Merit Award for outstanding service to HFMA. Mr. Deutscher says he already has clear goals for the Temple HELP Center. “I shall move forward in the best interest of the customers the department serves and the taxpayers of Bell County. The department benefits from designation as a partner agency of both the United Way of Greater Food Hood and the United Way of Central Texas. These relationships will be reinforced and honored as we move forward."

Wilsonart Reveals New Headquarters, Wilson Center, at Groundbreaking Change presents opportunities. With opportunity comes choices, and we chose Temple,” said Kris Manos, President of Wilsonart, to a crowd of business leaders and Wilsonart employees Wednesday morning. Wilsonart Americas, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces, broke ground on its new U.S. headquarters in Temple. The new building, scheduled for completion in spring 2015, will consolidate key business units into a single, state-of-the-art office space, located on the Main Campus. The Wilson Center will include offices for the company’s leadership team, as well as consolidate business units, including sales, marketing and finance.

Manos thanked TXDOT, saying, “If they hadn’t decided to widen the highway, we’d still be at 2400 Wilson Place. We wouldn’t be here together today to share fellowship and dirt.” She went on to say the move presented an opportunity to bring together operations in order to more effectively fulfill the mission of Wilsonart, which is, “Serve the Customer.”

The headquarters building – to be called the Wilson Center, in honor of company founder Ralph Wilson will rise next to the company’s primary manufacturing facility. Other new construction on the main Wilsonart campus will include a Learning Center – a shared space that will accommodate employee meetings and training events, as well as an expanded Health Center for employees. The TCAM I (Temple Campus Phase I) project will also include renovation of entry and front offices at the front of the plant. The Learning Center will be located in the main plant and is scheduled to be completed within the same time frame as the Wilson Center.

Pictured left to right is Rod Henry, Temple Chamber of Commerce, Lee Peterson, Temple Economic Development Corporation, Kris Manos, President of Wilsonart Americas, J’Nan Cox, Elizabeth Carlton and Charley Ayers, Temple Economic Development Corporation and Tim O’Brien, CEO of Wilsonart International.

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Fifty Sounds of Summer in the City By: Terri Matthew Where do you go to enjoy live music?

Not so long ago, there weren’t many options around Temple.

Now the question is, “inside or outside?” This summer’s calendar features more than 50 gigs around town featuring a variety of cool sounds with a casual atmosphere.

Thursday is often the busiest night of the week at Schoepf ’s Backyard in Belton, where the 6th annual Texas Music Series runs through late August. The music is free, thanks to longtime supporter Don Ringler and others, and the venue welcomes all ages.

“What started out as a project to clean up the trash on a vacant lot behind the restaurant has evolved into one of the biggest Texas music series in the state,” recalls restaurant owner Ronnie Schoepf. “Between April and August we feature 20+ acts.”

Fridays at Miller Park in Temple, Scott & White Heath Plan presents the 16th Annual Free summer concert series through July, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Hot Summer Sounds provides a unique variety of musical styles appealing to cross-cultural audiences,” says Chuck Ramm, Temple Parks & Leisure Services Recreation Superintendent. “It’s a family-friendly experience where friends and neighbors come to hear music in the park, bringing lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.”

This is the 16th year of sponsorship for Scott & White Health Plan. “We are committed to this community. As a regional health plan, headquartered right here in Temple, we feel it is important to support activities that get people out of the house, keep them active, and enrich their lives. Ultimately, this improves the overall health and wellbeing of the community, and that’s what we strive for everyday,” says CEO Marinan Williams.

March through October, Johnny’s Steaks and BBQ features country and Texas country artists on Saturday nights at its Lone

Star Music Series. These ticketed events are staged two or three times monthly outdoors at Johnny’s Outback. Gates open at 6 p.m. “A couple of years ago we started offering concerts to try to create a nightlife in Salado,” says Josh Bratton, who owns the restaurant along with his father, Johnny. “We offer cold beer, hot BBQ and cool country music.”

Between Temple and Belton, Bo’s Barn is open for dancing to live music each Thursday-Saturday evening featuring Texas country artists.

The weather in Temple is always fine inside the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center at the CAC Texas Music Series. These live music events feature intimate concert experiences at ticketed events in an auditorium with great acoustics and comfortable seating. In its fourth year, Baylor Scott & White is the major sponsor, and Real Ale Brewing Co. provides complimentary beverages. Ticketed, pre-concert dining is also available sponsored by area restaurants, including Schoepf ’s BBQ. “Other upcoming music events at the CAC include singers in our own Temple’s Got Talent showcase performing on June 20,” announces CAC executive director Robin Couvillion. “ We have the world’s foremost Elvis Tribute Artist, Kraig Parker, coming June 28; we are working on a gospel music series and continuing our swing time dance events.”

Inside O’Brien’s Pub in downtown Temple, live bands play most every Friday and Saturday night. “We showcase the biggest names Texas has to offer including dance/party bands, local artists and acoustic acts,” says owner Ryan Leshkar.

Live music is also regularly available at J Kowboy’s Wine Bar and Hondeaux’s Southern Kitchen, also located in Downtown Temple.

Asleep at the Wheel draws people out on the dance floor during their show at Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-BeQue.

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Summer Brings Garden Fresh Vegetables and Fruits to Local Tables By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library In the summer, there’s nothing quite like a juicy red tomato fresh from the vine or a sweet peach just off the tree. Central Texans are lucky that tomatoes, peaches and a host of other wonderful homegrown fruits and vegetables are readily available. For those who are too busy or lack the space and time to have their own gardens, local gardeners, farmers and producers come to the rescue by offering a wide variety of delicious, nutritious fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets from late spring to early fall.

Bell County Farmers Markets in Temple and Belton The Bell County Farmers Market Association offers Farmers Markets in Temple and Belton each week during the growing season from May through September. “These markets feature produce locally grown produce by farmers and backyard gardeners who are members of the association,” Mary Coppin, market manager, said. Market hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sellout.

The Temple markets are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 212 N. Main Street in downtown Temple. There are 22 vendor spaces. The Belton Market is held on Saturdays at the corner of Penelope and Central in downtown Belton.

O.J. Ward of Rogers has been participating in farmers markets for about 20 years. “I’ve been growing about 80 years, since I was a kid,” he said.

“What I sell, I grow myself. I don’t buy from anyone.” He gardens a halfacre, but “You can get a lot on a half-acre.” Ward grows onions, beets, turnips, tomatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes and several kinds of peppers.

This is the third year that Larry Jez of L.A. Jez Farms east of Temple has been selling produce and honey at the farmers markets. Now retired, he grows as a hobby. “I just like to get out and mingle with the people and make a little spending money,” he said. In addition to growing red potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, Jez has 12 beehives and produces and processes honey.

Herbs and native plants grown by Pat Jones are offered at the markets. Jones is president of the Bell County Farmers Market Association.

Scott & White Farmers Market “The Scott & White Farmers Market offers a variety of produce and healthy foods every Wednesday from May through October. A part of the Scott & White Wellness Program, the market is designed to promote health and wellness,” Alex Hainzinger, wellness program manager, said.

In addition to seasonal produce, the market also offers eggs, chicken, beef and lamb; food items such as pickles, jams, jellies, homemade granola; organic soaps and dog treats; herbs, flowers and other plants such as aloe, from local producers. “Our farmers say it’s the best,” Hainzinger said.

Now in its fourth year, the Scott & White market started with 12 vendors as a service for Scott & White employees and “I’ve been growing about 80 years, patients. Its popularity spread word of mouth and the since I was a kid. What I sell, I grow by next year was advertised myself.” - O.J. Ward, Farmer’s Market throughout the community.

The market now has 30 venparticipant dors and attracts about 500 customers each week.

The market, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday (weather permitting) in a shaded area just north of the main clinic, has a festive atmosphere with live music, cooking demonstrations and information on healthy lifestyles. At 11 a.m. each week, Scott & White chef, Clem Steele, presents a cooking demonstration featuring healthy foods and gives out recipe cards.

New customers receive a free reusable bag while supplies last. For more information about the market and wellness program, visit www.sw.org/wellness.

Water Street Farmers Market Water Street Farmers Market in Belton is a year round market offering home grown and handmade items held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in downtown Belton.

“We encourage natural healthy foods grown as chemically free as possible and only handmade/homemade items,” Rosemary Harris, market member, said. “We do not allow antiques or re-sale items.”

Throughout the summer growing season a wide variety of produce is available including Swiss chard, kale, onions, squash, new potatoes, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, turnips, and radishes. Eggs and farm-share dairy products, herbs, citrus trees and some other plants also are available. Homemade/handmade items offered include pickles, jams and jellies, baked goods (some gluten free), artisan breads, aprons, quilts, birdhouses and birdbaths.

The Water Street Market in located on Water Street at Penelope Street in downtown Belton.

FRIDAY, June 6, 2014

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Temple Industrial Foundation Partners With Temple ISD “This was an example of the right people in the right place at the right time. It is definitely interesting what can come out of a gathering of like minds focused on advancing the Temple community” is how Rod Henry, president, Temple Chamber of Commerce, summed up a recent meeting which led to the funding of a major education initiative.

The Temple Industrial Foundation and Temple Independent School District are proud to announce an exciting new partnership that will help make the job development work being done at the TISD Career Center one of the finest programs of its kind in the state. TISD has been working extensively with TMS Hydraulics to develop a “Manufacturing Strand” for Temple ISD students that prepares them to enter the skilled labor workforce directly from high school, training them on the safe use and operation of industry standard manufacturing equipment.

While the program was already off to a great start, Dr. Batttershell mentioned a missing critical piece of equipment during a recent Temple Chamber of Commerce tour of schools, a Mill Machine. A standard piece of equipment in industrial and machine shops which also require extensive training to use, something TISD was unable to provide until now.

After hearing of this need during the Temple Chamber of Commerce tour, Harry Macey, president of the Temple Industrial Foundation, contacted the Board of Directors and presented the idea to have TIF fund the purchase and installation of the mill machine. The board was unanimous in its acceptance of the proposal to completely fund the cost of acquiring a mill machine, which will be owned by Temple ISD and housed in the Career Center. This new $45,000 machine will help prepare TISD students to obtain highly skilled jobs in our local manufacturing community directly out of high school.

“This is an exciting development for TISD. I just can’t A Mill Machine, similar to the one which will be used by Temple ISD stu- thank the Temple Industrial Foundation enough. At the time we planned the tour of the schools with the Temple dents in the Career Center Chamber, I would have never ever dreamed that this would

happen,” noted Superintendent Robin Battershell. “We are extremely grateful and appreciative of the generosity and support.”

“Building bridges and developing relationships is one important function for the Temple Chamber of Commerce,” noted Henry. “It is really gratifying and exciting to see something of this magnitude and importance come out of what was already a very rewarding tour of the schools.”

For More Information, Contact: Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent, Temple Independent School District, 254-215-6760 Harry Macey, Temple Industrial Foundation, 254-778-4755 Rod Henry, President, Temple Chamber of Commerce, 254-773-2105

State of Fort Hood Luncheon On May 20, the Temple Chamber of Commerce Public Policy and Military Affairs Councils presented an informative luncheon on the State of Fort Hood at the Hilton Garden Inn. Brig. General Doug Gabram graciously stepped in as our speaker in place of Brig. General Clark LeMasters, Jr., who had to attend a funeral. Gabram commented on the history of Fort Hood and recent events, but the primary message was that they were secure if another round of military base realignment and closures happens. Another highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of checks to benefit the National Mounted Warfare Foundation. One of the checks was given in honor of Jim Granfor, who volunteered years of service with the Military Affairs Council. The Temple Chamber of Commerce wants to express their appreciation to the Public Policy Council and table sponsors, whose support made this event possible. For more information on the Mounted Warfare Foundation and to donate, visit www.mountedwarfarefoundation.org.

Leadership Temple: Offering A New Direction For Your Professional Career (cont. from pg. 1) “I was fortunate to be part of Leadership thankful to have such a strong community and group of leaders willing to step up and do great Temple’s first class,” says David Nix of The things.”

David Nix Agency and chairman of the “Leadership Temple was my first experience in a leadership role as a young professional just startChamber’s Board of Directors. “This expe- ing my career,” says Stacie rience stands out as one of the best oppor- Bratton of Central National Names of graduates: Leadership Temple Class 2013-14 tunities I have ever had. Selection to the Bank. “I learned so much about Caroline Gallogly, Hilton Garden Inn home community!

Leadership Temple Class indicated you my Art Gardea, Walmart Distribution Center #6083 have demonstrated a potential to be a leader Leadership Temple introduced Adam Haberer, Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. in the community. It gives you an opportu- me to not only new people, but Natasha Jones, Walmart Distribution Center #6083 Pictured from left to right are Adam Soorholtz, H.B. nity to learn and demonstrate your talents opened my eyes to all of the Dr. Ronny Marriott, First Baptist Church of Temple Macey, Ryan Holler, Tyler Johnson and David Wesson, and abilities. Leadership Temple gives you things our area has to offer. I Ashley Marshall, Chase Leadership Temple class of 2013, as they celebrate the an opportunity to form bonds and net- learned to work with my team Chris Peal, City of Temple Public Works groundbreaking of CTLC’s new freezer. As a project works that will benefit you in your endeav- members to build a strong Erik Ray, Central Realty Partners wrap-up, the class raised $75k. They were able to get the Tara Rowe, Extraco Banks foundation donated and bought an upgraded freezer at ors in Temple, whether for business or per- group project and presented the ideas we researched to the comcost, so were able to send $10k back in freezer overflow sonal.

Sharon Sapp, Central Texas Housing Consortium funds to the SNACK Pack program. The program has “Finally, Leadership Temple will give you munity. Leadership Temple was Eric Swan, previously of Hilton Garden Inn grown from 10 to 350 packs per week. an opportunity to determine if you have a a great experience for me and Donna Ward, Temple ISD heart for the work that goes on in our com- helped springboard me into Taryn Warren, Wildflower Country Club munity,” Nix continues. “If you do have a heart for volunteer or public service, you can expect to other leadership positions localCraig Wilson, Temple ISD be changed! You can expect to be introduced to opportunities to serve. If you want to know what ly.” goes on in our community, and if you are looking to be involved in forming our community’s future, I strongly recommend Leadership Temple to you!”

LT’s 2012-2013 class partnered with Churches Touching Lives for Christ Leadership Temple: Frequently Asked Questions (CTLC) to help expand its Snack Pack Buddies program. Snack Pack had been providing meals to underserved children during the school week, but wanted to Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Leadership Temple program? send food home with them over weekends as well. CTLC needed a large walk- A: Leadership Temple participants must be a member of, or employed by a member of, the Temple in freezer for utility efficiency and to store the additional food. LT 2012-13 Chamber of Commerce. Preferably, they have resided and been employed in Temple for at least launched a public relations and fundraising campaign and last month, their work one year immediately prior to September 1 of the current calendar year. Publicly elected officials came to fruition when they celebrated the groundbreaking for that freezer. They except for Precinct Chairman are not eligible. are a prime example of leadership that extends far beyond the Leadership Q: How much time do I need to commit to the program?

Temple year. As Meghan McCaffrey Collins, Curriculum Chair for the 2012- A: Classes and meetings span over 10 months. Orientation is held in August, and monthly class 2013 class said, “They have continued to give countless volunteer hours and days are held September through April. These days center on community education and average have shown great leadership to see this project through.”

10 hours per day. Extra time throughout the year is also required to complete the class project.

This year’s 2013-2014 class also chose to partner with a local entity for a com- Q: Is there anything else I have to do as a class participant? munity-wide project: launching the city of Temple’s curbside recycling program. A: Yes, at your convenience sometime throughout the year, you will attend a Temple City Council According to the LT class, they chose this project because they recognized that meeting, a Temple Independent School District Board Meeting and will attend one of the following: it would be a large capital investment by the city of Temple and they wanted to Temple Planning Commission, Bell County Commissioners Court, Temple College Board Meeting, “ensure the investment succeeded.” Members helped promote it through com- or Ride with a Temple Police Officer. Additionally, you will be required to attend one of the followmunity speaking engagements and placing informational banners throughout ing: Temple Civic Theatre performance, Cultural Activities Center performance or Temple Symphony the city in high-traffic areas such as real estate offices, title companies, the school performance. district and Wildflower Country Club. They also produced a public service announcement video.

“We look forward to having this video resource available for many years to Sound interesting? You might be an LT candidate. Applications are being accepted through June come as we continue to educate and promote all the good things about our recy- 16, 2014. For more information, contact Leadership Temple Coordinator Katie Smith at the Temple cling program,” says Nicole Torralva, P.E., director of public works. “We are Chamber of Commerce at (254) 773-2105 or visit www.templetx.org/chamber/Leadership.aspx.

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FRIDAY, June 6, 2014

Adverse to Adversity?

By: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas Most of us understand that building, running, growing or even maintaining a business is hard work. We often lament the difficulty of certain aspects of our day-to-day businesses.

Whining about it doesn’t help, and it doesn’t move us forward. So how should we approach adversity?

Many would say, “Avoid it!” Adversity creates stress, wears you down and leads to burnout, so we should avoid it. Right?

Nope! Sticking your head in the sand just exposes your backside…

Healthy reactions to adversity are more thoughtful. You can look at adversity as an opportunity to think at an elevated level, look at the big picture, not just your day-to-day operations. Adversity can enable growth or it may be a lesson learned that will provide you a better knowledge base for starting over or significantly changing your direction. When adversity happens, looking for the positive aspects can lead you to better things.

When you stop griping and focus on moving forward, you will more likely find people or other resources that can help you deal with the current adversity. You will also be more rational in classifying just how bad it is and maybe even find a simple solution. Spending the time to focus on the hardship is critical to resolving it.

Whenever we encounter

some kind of adversity, we need to evaluate what it really means to us: • Is this a situation or event that can kill our business?

• Is it a change catalyst?

• Is there a potential benefit from our reaction to the adversity?

• Is it just a difficulty we need to power through?

Once we reflect on it in this way, we can react appropriately: • If it is just a difficulty, then the application of a little more time and/or money should make it go away. Sure, something else has to move down the priority list, but that is pretty much the entrepreneurial challenge, to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.

Adversity can enable growth or it may be a lesson learned that will provide you a better knowledge base for starting over or significantly changing your direction.

• If our evaluation shows that there has been a change in the business environment that is beyond our control, like a change in the tax laws or another regulatory change that impacts our business, then we need to look at it as a change catalyst.

Whatever you do and how much anguish you allow yourself, the law or

regulation will likely not change back.

So that means you need to rally the troops to analyze how the new stuff impacts your business and make changes in the business to operate within the new guidelines and still make a fair profit.

• If we must change our business, how can we change it to come out ahead, rather than at a disadvantage? If the burden of change is significant, it might mean the higher level of compliance makes you better able to adopt new products.

For example, it you are in business making or selling pet toys and new rules make the acceptable materials in the toys more stringent, rather than just absorbing that added expense, it might be time to go a little farther in material processing so you can meet the human guidelines and start selling children’s goods. The key is looking for ways to change positively in the face of adversity.

• Finally, if the adversity is going to kill your business due to legal, competitive or societal pressures, then it is absolutely essential to control how you exit the business. Denial and more time will not do anything other than exhaust your resources, so know that it’s time to go and get out as cheaply and painlessly as possible.

To wind up, when you encounter adversity in your business or personal life, it can be managed. Don’t panic, don’t complain, analyze the situation with an objective mind, look for the opportunities for change or growth, decide on a course of action and pursue it vigorously!

KTB: Linking Students to Sustainability and Wildlife By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful schools only. Imagine a 15 year old student developing solutions to the global water crisis, redesigning the public transportation system and launching initiatives that address landfill The very definition of sustainability compels us to live within the means of the planet so that diversion, nutrition and campus energy consumption. If you are a teacher who is interested future generations can also meet their needs. Sustainable living is all about ensuring that we in cultivating creative problem-solving and design innovation in your school through stancreate the least amount of impact on our environment while fulfilling our own needs and dards aligned sustainability curriculum, then we invite you to attend the Eco-Rise workshop. requirements. While it may seem challenging to explain all of this to a preschooler or Educators will receive comeven an older child, it really isn't. In fact, if you get the right training that teaches you plimentary resources on We are providing educational opportunities how to use the right tools, you can make sustainable living fun, interesting and edueducation to those who have demonstrated sustainable environmental cational for children. that meet state standards However, there is the realization that today’s kids are much more aware of the envi- practices and want to continue to make a dif- and learn how to green ronment and the impact they have on it, than their parents. It is well known that the their schools. This training current generation of elementary and middle schoolers have never known life with- ference in their community through a class- will also be held on the 3rd out Earth Day, curbside recycling programs or a range of other awareness efforts. Yet room type of setting. floor of the library building there is always room to learn more. As a teacher, how can you incorporate sustainin the McLane Room. ability into the classroom or your learning environment?

Eco-Lunch & Learn - Wednesday, June 18 12noon-1pm, Temple Chamber of Commerce.

As part of our "Get In The Know" environmental education outreach campaign, Keep Dawn Orange, the new City of Temple Recycling Coordinator, will speak on "How to Temple Beautiful (KTB) is offering training to teachers and those who are in the business of Recycle Using Your New Curbside Recycling Bin" and any other questions you'd like to ask educating kids - master gardeners, boy scout/girl scout/youth leaders, etc. You get the point. Solid Waste.

We are providing educational opportunities to those who have demonstrated sustainable Our local teachers have done so much for our community with fewer resources, and many practices and want to continue to make a difference in their community through a classroom have gone above and beyond to educate their students about the importance of sustainabilitype of setting. ty. We are thrilled to be partnering with the City of Temple, TISD, Project WILD, Eco-Rise On Thursday, June 5 from 1pm-5pm and Friday, June 6 from 9am-5pm, educators will have and Balcones to offer educators the opportunity to further their own education. In the end, an opportunity to attend a Project WILD workshop given by Kiki Corry, Project WILD sustainability cannot be achieved without innovation, and innovation is best achieved in a culCoordinator from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Project WILD is a wildlife-focused conservation ture that embraces learning. education program for K-12 educators and their students. It is one of the most widely-used To sign-up for either event, contact Keep Temple Beautiful at (254) 493-4000. Keep Temple conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kinder- Beautiful is a grassroots environmental and community improvement nonprofit striving to garten through high school. The program links students and wildlife through its mission to educate and engage citizens to take responsibility for improving their community environprovide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education fostering responsible ment. KTB works with government, businesses, civic groups and volunteers to ensure that actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. This training is offered to all educators Temple is the cleanest, most beautiful city in the state. For more information on programs and will be held on the 3rd floor of the library in the McLane Room. and events, visit us on the web at www.keeptemplebeautiful.org, and don't forget to like us on Other Environmental Education: Facebook www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful!

Friday, June 13 from 9am-5pm, Eco-Rise training will be offered to TISD and private

Sustainability and kids go well together.