Chamber awards handed out at the 2008 Annual Banquet were "Business of the Year,"
U. S. Tax Service, Norma Anthis owner; "Citizen of the Year," Lorene Clute;
"Special recognition for many years of service," Roland and Bobbie Neuse;
and "Youth of the Year," Michael White.

Five presented awards at 2008 Annual Banquet

by Kristy Vandegriff
  "When change happens faster on the outside than the inside, the end is insight," said Tom Wilkinson, guest speaker for the 2008 Jewett Chamber Banquet. "When we fail to keep pace with change, we get left behind," he continued. Wilkinson encouraged chamber members to continue to move forward and look to the future of Jewett as it continues to grow. Wilkinson discussed the need for air service in Leon County, the widening of Hwy. 79, and the future of FutureGen.
  With over 150 in attendance, the banquet was well attended Thursday night, March 6. Chamber President Kim Pritchard welcomed attendees, introduced special guests including; City of Jewett Mayor Judi Kirkpatrick, Precinct #3Commissioner Ray Gaskin, Marquez Area Chamber ofCommerce representative Jimmy Hill, Brazos Valley Arts Council member Patrick Fisher and Tom Wilkinson from the Brazos Valley Council of Governments.
  Casey Smith, a Leon High School senior, provided musical entertainment during a wonderful meal catered by Hometown Pizza.
  After dinner, awards were presented. The Jewett EE Club won the best decorated table. Michael White was chosen as Student of the Year. Citizen of the Year went to Ms. Lorene Clute. U.S. Tax Service, owned by Norma Anthis, was awarded the Business of the Year. The final award given was to Roland and Bobbie Neuse frothier many years of service to the Jewett area. Both Roland and Bobbie owned businesses in Jewett for many years and have recently sold them and relocated in the Bryan/College Station area. Twenty lucky attendees won door prizes donated by several local businesses.
  Kim Pritchard presented the Chambers 2008 Program of Work which includes plans to establish several committees that are focused on transportation, tourism, Jewett green, FutureGen, medical services, communications, personnel, and the civic center.

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Up next... the Jewett
Home and Garden Show

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by Kristy Vandegriff
  The ninth annual Jewett Home and Garden Show is quickly approaching. The Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce is working to make this year's event the best ever. Mark your calendar for April 12, and plan now to spend time browsing through the many vendor's booths. The Jewett Home and Garden Show will be held at the Jewett Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do you need a pool or spa before summer hits? Do you need to organize your home, but have run out of room for all your stuff? Morgan Buildings and Spas will be on hand to help get you organized with a new storage building or cool you off this summer with a new pool or spa.
  How does a new tractor sound? Normangee Tractor plans to have several new models on hand for you to choose from.
  Do you need a new swing for your porch? Check out the display of handmade wooden furniture by Fambrough's This and That.
  Mother and Kids will be at the event, offering a variety of outdoor decor, gardening decor and Circle E Candles. Gena's Gifts Galore will have western crads fro sales and Guynes Photography will be on hand. Many other organizations and businesses will be at the event, offering a wide variety of goods and services.
  Booths are still available, but are going fast. If you want to publicize your business or have items to sell, a booth at the Jewett Home and Garden Show is just what you need. To check on booth rental please contact the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce at (903) 626-4202 or go to www.jewetttexas.com.
  Regular concession stand food: hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, etc. will be available along with a stuffed potato lunch at the concession stand. All proceeds from the concession stand will go to Relay For Life of Leon County.
  This year the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce is giving away a $1,000 and a $500 Visa Gift Card. Tickets for the giveaway may be picked up at the Chamber office for a donation of $2. Chamber board members also have tickets available. Tickets will be available at the Jewett Home and Garden Show.

Check future issues of the Messenger for additional information on the Jewett Home and Garden Show.

And the winner is...

Guynes Photography

Larry Guynes is the owner and photographer of Guynes Photography. Larry offers may type of photos including western and vintage portraits, location photos and senior portraits He does photo restoration and sales frames and pictures in crystal at his business. If you need a tuxedo for a special event Larry is the person to call. He is located at 224 North Main Street in Jewett, Texas. His website is http://www.guynesphotography.biz.

 

 

 

CJ's Kountry Cookin'

CJ's is owned and operated by Cindy Robinson. They opened for business on February 18th with have a large variety of menu items to choose from including chicken fried steak, ribeye with shrimp and grilled tilapia. Business hours are 6 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 6a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday and is located at 2303 U.S. Hwy 79 East, Jewett, Texas 75846 and you can call your order in at 903-626-5655.

 

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