Brandon Chamber Premiers Brandon Area Directory,"The Book Where Everybody Looks" (The 42nd Edition) (Aug. 21, 2008) - # - MyPaperNow.com

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The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 42nd Brandon Area Directory at its Premier Party at Tres Amigos Cantina on Aug. 21, 2008. From the chamber, from left, Danielle Craft, Tyler Bracewell, Janis Marlette, Gail DeVolld and Tricia Hobbs-Campbell.

This year's cover features butterflies, an attempt, said designer Susan Coker, to uplift the community's spirits. "A lot of sad things happened in Brandon this year," Coker said, noting the deaths of two Bell Shoals pastors, Forrest Pollock and Simeon Nix; long-time chamber member Johnnie Kaye Howell; and James Young, owner of the Golden Coral restaurant. Add to that the tough economic times and "Brandon needed some cheering up," Coker added. "Butterflies [represent] something happy and cheerful."

"My mom was the greatest," said Robbie Howell about his mother, Johnnie Kaye. "She was just always there. My best friend. We laughed and cried together all the time, happy or sad. Always together." With Howell is Dena Cramer.

The 42nd edition of the Brandon Area Directory is dedicated to the memory of Johnnie Kaye Howell.

Robbie Howell, right, said he has found a way to go on after the death of his mother, Johnnie Kaye, last year. "With her in my heart and in my eyes," he said. "Her blue eyes. I still see them every day." Howell is pictured with his uncle and Johnnie Kaye's brother, Larry.

Chamber president and CEO Tammy Bracewell, left, and Larry Howell.

Chamber chairman Marsh Rainey with, from left, Crystal Alderman, Danielle Craft and Bernadette Casey.

Bonnie Tekampe, left, and Janet Noah. Tekampe was the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador of the Year in 2006. Noah runs the program for the chamber. The program this year has about 45 ambassadors, Noah said. "They're the public relations arm of the chamber. They attend ribbon-cuttings, serve as greeters at networking events, and help recruit and contact new members."

Tammy Bracewell, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, and her daughter, Tyler.

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 42nd Brandon Area Directory at its Premier Party at Tres Amigos Cantina on Aug. 21, 2008. From the chamber, from left, Danielle Craft, Tyler Bracewell, Janis Marlette, Gail DeVolld and Tricia Hobbs-Campbell.

Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 42nd Brandon Area Directory at its Premier Party at Tres Amigos Cantina on Aug. 21, 2008. From the chamber, from left, Danielle Craft, Tyler Bracewell, Janis Marlette, Gail DeVolld and Tricia Hobbs-Campbell." href="javascript:openLB(356602236,'',XLarge,'',1024,681);"> The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 42nd Brandon Area Directory at its Premier Party at Tres Amigos Cantina on Aug. 21, 2008. From the chamber, from left, Danielle Craft, Tyler Bracewell, Janis Marlette, Gail DeVolld and Tricia Hobbs-Campbell.

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