December 7, 2007: FFF/Distinguished Retailer of the Year Awards

Johnny and Freddie Siewers of Siewers Lumber and Millwork, were named the 2007 Distinguished Retailers of the Year.

Martha Rollins, founder of Boaz & Ruth, won the 2007 Retail Industry Achievement Award.

The awards were presented at the Dec. 7 First Friday Forum held at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown.

The 200+ crowd was entertained by the Wurlitzer organ and a performance by the Latin Ballet.

Santa and Snow Bear visited.

Norman Way of Puritan Cleaners reminded members that there was still time to donate a coat to the Coats for Kids campaign. Take coats to any Puritan location.

Breakfast was provided by three Carytown members, Jean Jacques, Weezie’s Kitchen and Nacho Mama’s.