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The Kountze Chamber of Commerce presented five awards at the annual banquet last Thursday night. From left are Jason McDonald, Kountze school board member who accepted the Teacher of theYear award for Karen Keys; Connie Winger, winner of the President’s Choice Award; Stuart Laird, Citizen of the Year; and Charles and Pamela Edmonds, owners of Isidore Farms, winner of the Business of the Year award. At right is Donya McLaurin, Kountze chamber president. Dan Eakin photo -
State Sen. Robert Nichols, left, posed with members of the Kountze Chamber of Commerce at the annual chamber banquet last Thursday night. Board members are, from left, President Donya McLaurin, Vice President Caleigh Spence, Secretary Connie Winger, Treasurer Annie Harris and board members Laura Barner,Thomas Cryer, Sarah Price and Barbara Greer. Not shown is board member Natasha Brown. Dan Eakin photo
This year’s Annual Kountze Chamber of Commerce Banquet was nothing short of successful. The event was emceed by Dr. Chet Deaver, long time Kountze native who utilized the theme “Denim and Diamonds” to describe the community. He referenced everyone as being “a diamond in the community”.
Everyone in attendance heard entertainment delivered by Harry and Sherry Meaux while enjoying a barbecue meal…
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