September 19, 2007

We were all saddened yesterday when our new Best Western Motel located just across Community Drive from the Chamber office was lost to fire. Owners B B and Rick Bhakta and manager Billy Patel and all their families had put all their energy into building a first class facility. It was certainly going to be a great addition to our community and will be missed. We wish B B, Rick and Billy and their families all the best during this difficult time.

Chamber Board of Directors passes resolution in support of Montgomery County Pct 4 Commissioner Ed Rinehart's opposition to the proposed N. Walker Road landfill. We are "downstream" from this proposed unlined landfill and are very concerned about the environmental impact on the entire area as well as the safety and well being of our citizens. Our legislative committee reviewed the public information and recommended approval of the resolution to the Board.

The education committee will once again sponsor the Principal of the Day program where Chamber members will "shadow" our campus Principals for a morning. This program was very well received last year and we look forward to doing it again on November 14th.

Until next time,
Andy Dill, President