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September 2009 A Publication of the Commerce, Texas Chamber of Commerce Volume 7 - No 9

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PAIDPERMIT NO. 102Commerce, Texas

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Inside ConnectionBash Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . 13,14

Campus Connection . . . . . . . . . . 6,7

Chamber Retirements . . . . . . . . . . 2

CISD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

City Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Member Spotlights . . . . . . . . . . 8

October Swap-in-Commerce. . . . 4

Ribbon Cuttings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sr Health Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

RYAN BEAVER – A NEW VOICE HITS THE TEXAS MUSIC SCENE - Ryan Beaver will be playing downtown Commerce on stage Saturday, Sept 26 at 8 p.m.

When Ryan Beaver went onstage for his very first public performance of his own songs, he tripped on the last step and nearly took a serious stage dive – guitar and all. So he turned to the audience and said, “They told me to break a leg, dammit, and I’m trying as hard as I can.”

That’s the kind of chutzpah that any young musician needs if they’re gonna succeed in this scarily tough business. The kind that, combined with a little naivete, drives a greenie to send his music to someone like Lloyd Maines – no introductions, no connections, just a cold-call request for an opinion. Fortunately for Beaver, Maines actually listened – and recognized the talent in what he heard. Maines hooked Beaver up with another esteemed Austin musician/producer, David Grissom – whose last high-profile gig was as guitarist/music director for the Dixie Chicks’ last tour.

The result is a remarkably self-assured and mature-sounding album that fairly shouts, “This kid’s going places.” Easily besting most of the debuts we’re likely to hear out of Nashville or anywhere else this year, Beaver’s Under the Neons contains 12 cuts – and about 12 potential hits. It also boasts contributions

by some of Austin’s finest players – the ones who don’t lend their talents to just anyone. Among them are Grissom on guitar, Maines on steel guitar, Glenn Fukunaga on bass and Michael Ramos on organ and accordion.

“Two Words Shy of Lonely” is a perfect song title – and a great song; “I Shoulda Kissed You” and the title song are big crowd-pleasers, too, as are “Too Tall Jimmy” and “Hellbound,” two rowdy, Texas-style good-time tunes. Driving country rockers, they display yet another facet of Beaver’s talent; you listen and think, “Wow, this guy’s already so good. Where will he be in five years?”

The answer should be picking up his Grammys and CMA Awards. Keep an ear out for him; with his luck, pluck and talent – and friends – don’t be surprised if he hits the big time even sooner.

JOIN THE FUN AND THE BASHThere are many ways to participate and have fun in the upcoming Bois d’Arc Bash. You can enter as a

vendor—crafts, information, commercial--, enter your cute child in the Youth Pageant, get a team together and have a great day of fun with friends at the Golf Tournament on Friday, September 25, get some exercise and enter the 5k Run, join the party atmosphere by putting an entry in the Bois d’arc Bash Parade, put that car or truck you are proud of in the Classic Car and Truck Show on Sunday.

Entry forms for all these events may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at 1114 Main or call 903- 886-3950 for any questions you may have.

Commerce Connection September 2009

Chamber Board of Directors

Executive BoardPresident Marsha MorrisonPresident-Elect Past President/Sec/Treasurer Sue Nixson

Vice PresidentsAdmin.Operations/Financial Sue NixsonMembership Verlin ConkleCommunity Pride/ Quality of Life Dion MillerBusiness Development Jennette BurnettSpecial Events Karen Starks

Board of DirectorsLisa Arnold Dan JonesKathy Beverley Diane McDowell Jennette Burnett Stan McKeeTrey Chaney David McKennaVerlin Conkle Dion Miller Blake Cooper Yogi PatelRocky Dority Linnea SmithKent Holbert Mike Williams

The Commerce Connection Editorial BoardSharon Smith, Editor

Kathy BeverleyBarbara Kersey

Karen Starks

Chamber Manager Barbara KerseyReceptionist Annette Busby

1114 Main St., P.O. Box 290Commerce, TX 75429

903-886-3950 - Fax: 903-886-8012www.commerce-chamber.come-mail: [email protected]

Chamber Connection

400 Maple StreetCommerce, Texas 75428903-886-3153

Holiday Inn Express2207 Culver St.Commerce, TX 75428Ph: 903-886-4777Fax: [email protected]

Stay Smart

Kersey, Busby retiring November 30 from the Chamber

Annette Busby has worked for the Chamber at least twenty years and Barbara Kersey will be completing a tenure of ten years as they leave the Chamber of Commerce Office. Applications are being taken for Manager and Part Time Receptionist.

The Commerce Chamber of Commerce has the following positions open – FT Manager and PT Receptionist.

Chamber manager is responsible for day-to-day activities of the Chamber. Candidate must be •a self starter, highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, capable of handling multiple task simultaneously, and be able to handle situations diplomatically. Management experience required, experience in chamber or city environment a plus.Chamber Receptionist should have excellent interpersonal/phone etiquette skills and be able •to assist Chamber Manager as warranted. Previous office experience preferred.

Full job descriptions available on Chamber website – www.commerce-chamber.com

Interested candidates may send resume` to: Commerce Chamber of Commerce Attn: M. Morrison, President, PO Box 290, Commerce TX 75429 or email: [email protected].

Uncle Charlie’s Restaurant

A ribbon cutting was held August 26 for Uncle Charlie’s Restaurant at 1113 Main Street in downtown Commerce. Jim and Regina Gentry own and operate this new restaurant that serves a great variety of delicious food selections as a buffet, including drink and dessert, each day at noon during the week and ll be offering breakfast as well.

Their phone number is 903-886-0777.


MAK’S PLACECOUNTRY COOKIN’

Mel & Tina Kohnowners

1229 Washington St(on the square)

Commerce, TX 75428Phone: 903-886-7700

[email protected]

Open Tuesday thru SundayBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE

Corporate Sponsors Ben E. Keith Beers

Herald Banner/Commerce Journal Texas A&M University-Commerce

Major Sponsors BL II Logistics

City of Commerce Covidien

Hydro Aluminum Hunt Regional Healthcare

KETRLive Oak Professional Center

Randall Noe-Commerce Auto Group

Gold Sponsors J. Russell Armstrong, CFP®

Alliance Bank Brookshire’s

Coca-Cola Sulphur Springs KIKT-KGVL

Oncor Electric Delivery

EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE!!!! BUT ITS EVEN MORE FUN TO BE IN IT!!!!Get on your thinking cap and find a vehicle to decorate and join the fun on Saturday 26, at the Bois d’arc Bash parade. Your vehicle can be a car, truck, jeep, truck

or horse but the theme is Bois d’arc so find some lime green decorations and be creative. Pick up an entry form at the Chamber at 1114 Main. The entry is free but still needs to be completed and signed before you join the parade. Line up is at 9 a.m. at City Park and the parade heads downtown about 9:50 to be downtown at 10:00 a.m. Individuals, clubs or organizations can enter.

Silver Sponsors Ashley Plumbing Atmos Energy Check Cashing Express Churchill at Commerce Cypress Bank Conway Company CPA’s, PC Farm Bureau Insurance First Choice Home Health Greenville Powersports Guaranty Bond Bank Hayter Engineering Inc. Healthy Glow Tanning Salon

Hunt County Farm Supply Inwood National Bank Jones Walker & Son Funeral Home Ken Parker Service Lone Star Eatery, Grill & Bar Los Mochis Mak’s Place Country Cookin’ McDonald’sPersonalized Printing Pizza Hut State Representative Dan Flynn Vista Care Zurn Pex

Bronze Sponsors Alliance Carpet Cushion All American Self Storage Avon-Violet Spell Indep Sales Arnold Paint, Body & Glass Bickham Florist Blackjack BBQ Bowen Family Homes Celebrations-Wedding Cakes Century 21 City Sanitation Commerce Housing Authority Commerce Veterinary Clinic Continental Credit Country Cleaners C&P’s Bark and Purr D&E Discount Auto Parts

Diversified Insurance Dyer Insurance Fix & Feed – Commerce Hardware Flying L Cellular H&R Block Hulsey Therapy Services J.J.’s Quick Lube Kenneth A Foust, CPA Keystone Custom Cabinets Latson’s Printing & Office Supply Luminous Productions Naeem Ahmad, CPA Oglesby & Associates Robert Peek Financial Services Sonic Drive-In Williams Motors, Inc.


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OCTOBER 10 BIG DAY FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCE

Swap-In-Commerce The Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce plans are under way for

the second Swap-In- Commerce. The first Swap was such a success; even with exhausting June heat that the Chamber has decided to set two more Swap dates. The June Swap brought handmade crafts, furniture, tools, animals, rummage sale items, fresh produce, and jewelry. The Swap-In-Commerce is held in the Farmer’s Market parking lot on Bonham Alley located in downtown Commerce known to many as the Huffman Feed store parking lot. Future dates for the Swap are scheduled on the second Saturday in October and November and should be excellent weather conditions for a day to buy/sell/trade. Organizers for the Swap anticipate more vendors in the fall bringing a wider selection of items to sell, including handmade crafts and wares to decorate for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. With the next Swap date scheduled for October, you can make a plan to give yourself time to clean out the closets, garage, and storage building to rent a space and make a little extra money.

Booth spaces are 15’X15’ and rent for $10. Organizers suggest that space renters arrive about 2 hours before daylight to ensure proper placement and adequate set up time. So save the date, to either become a space renter or shopper for the second Swap-In-Commerce to be held on Saturday, October 10th. Shoppers begin at daylight, sleep late and lose out on original gifts by the handmade crafters and the deals on secondhand clothes, not to mention a new pet for home. Should

Senior Health Fair The Chamber of Commerce is hard at work to organize this year’s Senior

Health Fair set for Saturday, October 10th. The Health Fair is a one day, energized event that is intended to provide current healthy living information, our community, and to highlight local businesses specializing in services geared towards our residents’ age 55+. This year’s Health Fair will be held in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church located in downtown Commerce at the corner of Washington and Sycamore.

Flu and pneumonia vaccinations together with free health screenings will be available from 9am until noon. In addition to the free health screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, there will be local business tables overflowing with information and freebies! Door prizes are generously donated by the participating expo vendors and are awarded frequently. Remember that you must be present to win! So, mark your calendars, remind your friends, and make plans to attend the 7th Annual Senior Health Fair on October the 10th at the First Baptist Church. If you have questions about the Senior Health Fair or would like more information on being a vendor, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 903-886-3950.

you have questions about the Swap-In-Commerce or would like more information on being a space renter, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 903-886-3950.


First Baptist ChurchOn the corner of

Washington and Sycamore

903-886-3189

Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship10:50 a.m.

Sunday EveningFirst Family Bible Study in Small Groups

6:00 p.m.

1510 Live Oak St., P.O. Box 776Commmerce, TX 75428

Phone 903-886-3141800-878-5972

Fax: 903-886-6426Commerce’s Hometown Florist Since 1929

Gladys Gray, Owner

Fresh and Silk Custom Designs, Gifts & Gift Baskets, Weddings & Special Occasions

CALENDAR of EVENTSNortheast Hunt County Retired Teachers....................September 8 Travels to Egypt and Jordan with Alton Biggs, Author

Harvey Martin Cotton Bowl Classic vs Abilene .......September 12

Bois d’Arc Bash Golf Tournament............................September 25

Bois d’Arc Bash...................................................September 25-27 Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast.............................September 26

Lion’s Club Texas Hold’em Tournament........................October 3

Meals on Wheels Silent Auction.....................................October 5

NETEX Marching Invitational Band Competition..........October 7

Senior Health Exposition...............................................October 10

2nd Swap-In-Commerce ...............................................October 10

Northeast Hunt County Retired Teachers.......................October 13 Knowing & Serving Your Schools w/Supt. Blake Cooper

Trick or Treat on the Square.........5:30-7:30..................October 30

Veteran’s Vigil.........................................................November 9-10TAMU-C Campus

Northeast Hunt County Retired Teachers...................November 10 Columbia Mission, Robert Rabb, Volunteers in Mission Coordinator

Miss Hunt County Pageant.........................................November 14

3rd Swap-In-Commerce ............................................November 14

Christmas Parade..........................................................December 3

Northeast Hunt County Retired Teachers.....................December 8CrossRoads Band w/Dwaine Patterson and Friends.Christmas Covered Dish Luncheon

Psychology Club Tour of Homes................................December 12


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Western Union money orders

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prepaid Cell phones bill payment Center

1601 live oak 903-886-8080

MAYO COLLEGE DIRECTOR HONORED WITH SPIRIT OF MAYO AWARD

COMMERCE, Texas -- Dr. William Thompson has been a teacher, mentor, and friend to more than 1,400 Texas A&M University-Commerce freshman students in his 10 years as director of the Mayo College Program. For his many hours of work with the students and in the community, Thompson was honored with the Spirit of Mayo Award Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Fall Assembly. The award is given for following university founder William L. Mayo’s credo of ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and especially unselfish service to others. “Thank you, Bill, for all you do for this university and the community and for your continual display of unselfish service to others,” A&M-Commerce President Dan R. Jones told Thompson at a luncheon held in his honor following the Fall Assembly. “Bill is truly deserving of this recognition,” Jones said.

In receiving the award, Thompson said that it was “indeed an honor and humbling experience.” He noted that Mayo was only 24 years old when he came to Northeast Texas to establish East Texas Normal College from which A&M-Commerce traces its roots. Mayo’s values were reflected in his life and A&M-Commerce is still guided by these principles reflected in the university credo, Thompson said.

In her remarks, Dr. Mary Hendrix, vice president for Student Access and Success, said that Thompson came to A&M-Commerce as head of the department of sociology and criminal justice and she thanked the department “for sharing Bill with the university.” A decade ago, A&M-Commerce was looking for a unique residential program for its freshmen that offered guidance through the first sometimes difficult year experienced as university students and Mayo College was created. “We needed someone who could understand the students and establish a relationship with the students,” Hendrix said. Thompson was selected as this person. Thompson is a noted sociologist and author of several sociology textbooks used in universities throughout the country who often looks at Mayo College and his work from a professional viewpoint.

His community work includes participating in the Annual Commerce Big Event, volunteering with the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum, Hunt County Clothe-a-Child fundraiser, Relay for Life, and Commerce Rotary Club. For fun, he and other local residents perform with their band, Dr. Doctor.

New Club Organized in Town Members of a Graduate level writing class, taught by Dr. Fred Tarpley at

Texas A&M-Commerce, chose to continue their growth in the field of writing, and formed the Silver Leos Writing Club. At monthly meetings, the goal is to develop copy and developmental editing skills to prepare their own works for publication. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Alumni Center on TAMU-C Campus. New members are welcome.

LAMAR COUNTY RESIDENT GRADUATES WITH HIGHEST HONORS A&M-COMMERCE HIGHEST HONORS -- Brad McNeal of Lamar County and Roxton High graduate, was awarded a bachelor’s degree with highest honors from Texas A&M University-Commerce on Aug. 15. To graduate in the honors program, McNeal was required to write an honors thesis and have at least a 3.25 grade point average. From left are Dr. Dan Jones, president of A&M-Commerce; Dr. Frank Miskevich, biological sciences faculty member and one of the student’s thesis advisers; McNeal; his parents, Keith and Patti McNeal; and his sister, Courtney McNeal, who will transfer as a junior to A&M-Commerce from Paris Junior College this fall.(A&M-Commerce photo/Paul Bryan)


CONWAY COMPANY CPAs, PC

ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS

www.conwaycpas.com

Office 903-886-2123Facsimile 903-886-6580

1021 Park StreetCommerce, TX 75428

Hydro creates a more viable society by developing natural resources and productsin innovative and efficient ways.

www.hydro.com/northamerica

Hydro Aluminum2000 Economic DriveCommerce, TX 75428(903) 468-5000

Wine Tasting at the BashThe Northeast Texas Chapter of the International Wine and Food Society

will host its 10th annual wine tasting at the Bois D’Arc Bash Festival in Commerce, Texas on September 26, 2009. The tasting will feature wines from many Texas Wineries and some from international sources. The tasting will take place from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Farmers Market located on Bonham Alley. Tickets are $15.00 each and entitle the holder to 4 tastings and a complimentary wine glass. Tickets will be available at the event.

Sponsors for this year’s event include Ruth Ann White, Guaranty Bond Bank, Duncan Insurance, Ballew Travel Consultants, Jody’s Coffee Service, Flying L Food Mart and Beverage Store, Cypress Bank, Country Cleaners, H&R Block, and Ben E Keith. Approximately 60 patrons are also supporting the event. Proceeds benefit the Wine and Food Society Scholarship Fund at Texas A&M – Commerce.

Further information about the tasting can be obtained by calling Paula Ballew, Special Events Chairperson, at 903/886-2277 or emailing her at [email protected].

14TH ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOWSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

DOWNTOWN COMMERCE

Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce & Randall Noe Commerce Auto Group

If you own a special vehicle, the 14th Annual Car & Truck Show holds much in store for your participation on the final day of the Bois d’Arc Bash, Sunday, September 27. If you don’t have a vehicle you’ll still enjoy seeing what others have done with vehicles dating back to pre-1930 so come downtown, have a BBQ lunch and enjoy the classic cars..

Following independent judging, first and second place awards will be given to the owner of the car and truck judged by the participants in each decade from pre 1930’s through 2000’s. Other classifications are street rod, unfinished vehicle, muscle cars, convertibles, motorcycle, and special interest. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

The first 50 to register will receive a goody bag and the first 100 will receive a dash plaque. Registration on September 27 opens at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM downtown Commerce. Awards will be presented at 3:00 PM. Pre-Registration fee is $15.00 but the entry fee is $20.00 on September 27. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 pot for participants. Tim the D.J. will return this year to provide music during the show. The Commerce Ag Coop will provide a BBQ Lunch.

19th Annual Chamber Bash Golf Tournament

It’s time to start getting a team together to enter the 19th Annual Bash Golf Tournament September 25 at Sand Hills Golf and Country Club, sponsored by the Commerce Chamber of Commerce. You do not even have to live in Commerce to enter the tournament.

The only requirements are that you have a few golf clubs, a golf ball or two, $50 for the entry fee, and a desire to have a GREAT time during a four-hour period of time either in the morning or afternoon on Friday, September 25. Six people make a team but if you do not have a team, you may be assigned to one. Register today by obtaining a form either at the Chamber Office at 1114 Main in Commerce or by downloading one from the web-page—www.Commerce-Chamber.com.

Check-in time for the morning teams is 7:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be served for all players from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Check-in time for the afternoon will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. There will be door prizes awarded during the lunch hour in the dining room at 12:15 p.m.

Golf Tournament continued

Each player will be given a goody bag containing tickets for the raffle prizes and Rules of Play at the registration table. Each player will be allowed to purchase 2 mulligans and additional raffle tickets. Prizes will be given for –Longest Drive on #6, Closest-to-the-Pin on (#3 & #12) and (#8 & #17), Hole-In-One on (#3 & #12) (#8 & #17), and Most Accurate Drive on #2. First, second and third place teams will be awarded cash prizes. The Hole-In-One Prize will be a 2009 vehicle from Williams Motors.

A Putting Contest will be available again this year with a 50/50 cash award. Maximum number of teams which can play is 22 with a first-come, first-serve basis, so call up some friends and get a team together for a day of fun and relaxation.


Member Spotlights

Beverly Sloan, RNNocona Clark, RN

COMMERCE101 Kings Plaza, Suite HCommerce, Texas 75428

(903) 886-2666 - Fax 886-3773

903-886-2355

Country Cleaners Country Cleaners, located at 1710 Live Oak, is a full service Dry Cleaners

and Laundry locally owned and operated by Ken Miller. The store was originally opened in March of 2000.

Those employed by Country Cleaners are: Erika Medrano, Lilliana Leos, Olga Salas, Karla Medrano, Karla Lopez, Liliana Mojica, Emma Suarez, Aleida Gonzales, Teresa Mojica and Josophina Marcos.

Country Cleaners also features alterations, leather cleaning, same-day service on laundry and dry cleaning and a convenient drive-thru. Business hours are 7 AM – 6 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM – 1 PM on Saturday.

Ken Miller is from Commerce and supports Commerce and the Chamber in many different events.

Talley Auto Parts and ServiceTalley Auto Parts and Service has been located at 1105 Park since 1928

when it was established by Lee Talley. Don Talley took over ownership in 1973 a few years after Lee Talley, his father, passed away. Don Talley employs Tracy Hammons who has worked there for fifteen years, James Holley who has been with Don for five years, and Billy Glass, a fairly new employee of one year. Talley is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Services at Talley Auto include diagnostics and repairs for auto, trucks, radiators, air conditioning, small engines, minor machines and welding.

Talley Auto is a dealer for Briggs & Stratton, Tecumshe, Kohler, Pearless, Poulan, Red Max, and Bobcat Zeroturn small engine lawnmowers, and transaxles.

Talley Auto Parts and Service is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and supports the Bash and other activities. GO TIGERS!!!!!

All Star EnterprisesAll Star Enterprises at 1930 Live Oak Street is excited to open in

Commerce.

They provide custom embroidery and garment printing as well as stock items in support of our area schools. Custom plaques, trophies, promotional products and other spirit items can also be ordered for sports teams, schools, organizations and businesses.

Normal business hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday but close early at 3:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays to watch Commerce High School sporting events.

All Star Enterprises is a new Chamber of Commerce Member and supports many community activities and local schools. Drop by and show some spirit for your favorite team! Their number is 903 886-0300.

Bash Entertainment 2009Friday, September 25

5 to 6 p.m. TAMU-C Steel Drum Band “Panimation”

6:30 – 7:45 p.m. “Bad Moon Rising”

8:15 – 9:30 p.m. “Dr. Doctor”

10:00 – 11:30 p.m. “Walk the Line” Johnny Cash Tribute

Saturday, September 26

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Dixieland Jazz Band”

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. “The Blandelles”

6:00 TO 7:30 P.M. “Wes Jeans Band”

8:00 – 9:30 “Ryan Beaver”

10:00 – 11:30 p.m. “Exit 110 Band”


City Connection

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ by Connecting, Growing and Serving

Sunday Worship Services 8:45 & 10:50 a.m.Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.Youth Group Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

Wesleyan Campus Ministry 903-886-2953Religious Life for Students, Faculty, & Staff of A&M - Commerce

1709 HWY 50, Commerce 903-886-3220www.fumcommerce.org

The following books by Dr. Otha Spencer are available for sale at the Chamber of Commerce Office at 1114 Main Street: “Flying the Hump”, Three volumes of “Bits and Pieces” and “That Lonesome Whistle”,

the history of the Cotton Belt in Commerce. All make great gifts for people from Commerce.

City of Commerce Monthly Report

Brush and limb drop off will take place at the Wastewater Plant from

9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month.

The Clean Commerce Campaign will take place in Section B on

September 30, 2009. This is for residents who live on the south side

of Live Oak, the north side of Culver and the west side of Park.

Effective August 4, 2009, the Commerce City Council changed the

regular meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will continue to

meet the first and third Tuesday of every month and will be aired on

KETV Channel 3 beginning at 6:00.

The renewal for the IRIS Emergency Notification System will be

September 1, 2009. If you are currently a subscriber to this service

and receive a city water bill, an annual charge of $6.00 will be added

to your September bill. If you currently subscribe to this service but

do not receive a city water bill, you will need to come to city hall to

pay your $6.00 service charge. Those who wish to cancel this service

may do so as long as they request that their service is cancelled no

later than August 31.

There are plenty of animals available for adoption at the Commerce

Animal Shelter. Call Benny at 903-886-1160.

Bash Youth Pageant Popular Event Are you the proud parent or grandparent of a beautiful baby, toddler, or

young lady, if so the Bois ‘d Arc Bash youth pageant is where you should be! One of the Bash events for the very young and beautiful is the Bois ‘d Arc Bash Baby and Youth Pageant. The pageant is held at the First Baptist Church located in downtown Commerce at the corner of Washington and Sycamore. Prizes are awarded to the winner and 1st runner up in each age category. Contestant age groups range from birth to eighteen. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber website, and late registration is available at the church 8:00 am on the morning of September 26th. The Bois ‘d Arc Bash committee hopes you can include the pageant as part of your entertainment at this year’s Bash, as you know our babies are beautiful!

Classroom Space Needed for Literacy Program

A new year is starting for the Commerce Library Literacy Program. We start the new year in September, but will need a place for evening classes once per week. The library has heavier financial obligations with the new higher minimum wage, which makes staying open late for classes impractical. CLLP needs the support of the community, and we are asking for community support in the form of a location one evening per week to host an evening class. When the library is open we will continue to have early and late afternoon classes, to provide a varied schedule for those seeking the GED. Other needs include childcare during tutoring or class sessions, shelving/storage, volunteers for tutoring, classes and clerical work.

Gayle Gordon, Director Commerce Public Library


The following came from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The September 11 attacks were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by Al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001. On that morning, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone on board and many others working in the buildings. Both buildings collapsed within two hours, destroying nearby buildings and damaging others. The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. The fourth plane crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania, after some of its passengers and flight crew attempted to retake control of the plane, which the hijackers had redirected toward Washington, D.C. There were no survivors from any of the flights.

In total 2,993 people, including the hijackers, died in the attacks. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 countries.

The 9/11 attacks had immediate and overwhelming effects upon the American people. Many police officers and rescue workers elsewhere in the country took leaves of absence to travel to New York City to assist in the process of recovering bodies from the twisted remnants of the Twin Towers

The United States responded to the attacks by launching a “War on Terrorism”, invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, who had harbored Al-Qaeda terrorists, and enacting the USA Patriot Act. Many other countries also strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded law enforcement powers.

There is now an email circulating that we feel should be passed along:

On Friday, September 11, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country’s worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain

and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn’t take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.

Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11.

Jennette Burnett, Executive Director

Meals on Wheels Annual Silent Auction is October 5

The annual Meals on Wheels Silent Auction will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5 in the conference room on the second floor of the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the campus of TAMU-Commerce. Refreshments will be served and door prizes, provided by local merchants, will be awarded by ticket drawings. As in the past, admission tickets as well as those for a drawing for $200 in groceries are available from any board member or can be purchased at the door of the event. This is the only fundraising event benefiting MOW which provides nutritious luncheon meals to local citizens who are unable to do so for themselves.


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THE BARGAIN BOXIN DOWNTOWN COMMERCE

1223 Washington Street

Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Offering small household items, clothing, books, collectibles

Donations Accepted

Hunt Regional Community Hospital - Commerce

Can a veteran high school principal with West Texas roots and a fun-

loving spirit find inspiration amid the ivy-league elite at Harvard University?

According to Commerce High School Principal Virdie Montgomery his seven-day adventure in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was valuable in that it validated much of what was already happening at the school. Teachers and staff are making CHS a place where students want to be so learning can take place, Montgomery says.

Montgomery was selected along with 100 other Texas principals to attend the Redesigning Schools Summer Institute at The Principals’ Center, Harvard Graduate School of Education. The trip and conference was entirely funded by Raise Your Hand Texas, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that supports public schools.

Montgomery said the conference focused on how instruction is delivered to ensure learning happens. “We have to build relationships with our students to the extent that they don’t want to let us down. They begin to strive to perform to a level that meets our expectations and our expectations are set high,” Montgomery said.

When instruction changes from “sit and get” to becoming relevant to a student’s life gains in student achievement can be see, according to Montgomery. “As an example, in Social Studies class I ask students to write their sentiments upon learning they have but two hours to live and then I relate that same circumstance to Nathan Hale and cite his famous quote: ‘I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.’ That becomes a powerful learning opportunity for those students when they can relate their feelings to how Hale must have felt,” Montgomery said.

Montgomery shared his experiences and knowledge gained at Harvard with high school staff during a day-long workshop before school started. His 37-slide presentation showed how students must be given tasks to perform to predict their

outcome and stressed that research shows that a quality teacher is the most important part of education.

“We showed CHS teachers how to model instruction, provide a hook to interest students and to stir the pot by saying something controversial. We have to make students want to come back for more every day,” he said. “I don’t want teachers to accept anything but a student’s best work,” he added.

Gains in student achievement have already been achieved with Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores reaching the Recognized level in every subject except mathematics and those scores are near the Recognized level. ACT scores for 2009 graduates reversed a three-year trend of decline.

“In addition to providing relevant teaching and increased student achievement, we are succeeding in making CHS a great place to go to school because of the school spirit and pride we all have in being a Commerce Tiger,” Montgomery said.

CHS Principal Virdie Montgomery is shown with Dr. Katherine Merseth, chair of the College of Education at Harvard University, who modeled great teaching by directing the participants in the tasks at the Harvard University Summer Principal’s Institute.

CISD Enrollment is up slightly Enrollment shows a slight increase at Commerce ISD over last year. First

day enrollment of 1585 was 19 students up from the first day last year. Enrollment has continued to grow the first four days of school and is currently at 1626, which exceeds last year’s highest count by six students. Administrators are optimistic that gains will be made throughout the year. Each new student enrolled generates an average of $5000 of additional funds during the year. This is important due to the loss of 30 million dollars in taxable values since last year. This equates to approximately $300,000 in revenue the district had last year.

“The only way to add revenue with our current finance system is through the increase in property values or an increase in student enrollment and attendance,” Superintendent Blake Cooper stated. “We are excited about many great things taking shape in the district. With the new AC Williams Elementary opening and test scores moving up, combined with the high level of overall district morale, we believe that we are in store for a great year. The new district slogan of Exemplary Expectations is being embraced by everyone involved with the district. All of our employees are doing their part in making Commerce a place where people want to be a part of the quality educational experience we have to offer the children of our district,” Cooper said.


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Back to the JungleOne hundred and twenty citizens joined the fifty new teachers in town at a luncheon August 20 at First

Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, celebrating “Back to the Jungle”. CHS Jungle Jam—Daniel Starks, Brice Hibdon and Kevin Dini--provided three lively songs drumming on garbage cans, buckets and pots and pans. That was followed by Teams from CISD, the City, Chamber and TAMU-C competing for the best “Tarzan Yell”. The CISD won and as prizes they won “Sock Monkeys”. Hey, it was a jungle theme, so what do you expect? Congratulations CISD!!!

The Jungle Jam Band, comprised of left to right Brice Hibdon, Kevin Dini and Daniel Starks, gave a lively concert of three songs on garbage cans buckets, and pans (upper left), Dr. Dan Jones introducing his new faculty and staff (upper center), Bill Knutson CHS Math Teacher being introduced (upper right), Principals of CMS, AC Williams and Commerce Elementary School waiting their turn as CHS Principal Virdie Montgomery introduces his faculty and staff (lower left), CISD Team was first place winner of the Tarzan Yell contest. Mark Dykes, Verdie Montgomery and Jenna O’Neal who were presented with sock monkeys (lower left).


ACCOUNTING – CPA’sConway Company CPAs, PC 886-2123Kenneth Foust 886-3106Naeem Ahmad, CPA.P.C. 214-808 0551

ADVERTISING SPECIALITIESDirectMail Monthly 903-413-4000 E-Club Promos 450-0033Wilde Advertising, Inc. 972-771-9936

AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING SERVICESDMP Services 903-274-7637

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATINGProgressive Air and Heat 886-8322

AMUSEMENT/ENTERTAINMENTNE Tx Children’s Museum 886-6055

APARTMENTSAmerican Eagle Properties 886-4430Bradford Place Apts. 886-8855Churchill at Commerce Apts. (Culver) 886-4444Gant Apartments 886-6863Maple Place Apartments 886-4050 Oak Meadows Townhomes 886-1555Prairie Crossing Apartments 886-1055Stonegate Apts. on Walnut 455-5852Valentine Properties 886-8881

ART GALLERY/STUDIOCreative Expressions Studio/Gallery 366-2825

ATTORNEYSCurtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 455-8113Edgar J. Garrett 886-3146The Law Offices of Jim D. McLeroy 885-6476 AUTOMOBILE DEALERSCommerce Auto Group 886-4014Williams Motors 886-2188

AUTOMOBILE SERVICES/PARTSD & E Auto Supply 886-8040Hoover’s Automotive 886-7781J J’s Quick Lube 886-8775O’Reilly Auto Parts 886-1755Talley Auto Parts 886-2191

BAKERIESSweeties Donut Shoppe 886-6111

BANKSAlliance Bank 886-3244Chase Bank 886-2111Cypress Bank 886-7425Guaranty Bond Bank 886-2274Heritage Land Bank 455-2835Inwood National Bank 886-2126

BOOK STORESEast Texas Book Store 886-3248

CABINET MAKINGKeystone Mfg. Co. 886-1551

CATERING/MEETING FACILITIESThe Lodge/Catering Company 886-7586

CELL PHONESFlying L Cellular 886-1062

CHILD DEVELOPMENTDraughn’s Play School/Kinderg. 886-2414

CHIROPRACTORSBeacon Chiropractic 886-3100Jensen Chiropractic 886-4333

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONERJudy Biggs 903-413-5086

CHURCHESCommerce Community Church 513-2699CrossTrails Cowboy Church 886-9114Disciples of Faith Bible Fellowship 886-3644Epiphany Episcopal Church 886-7359Faith Baptist Family Fellowship 886-2091First Baptist Church 886-3189First Presbyterian Church 886-3783First United Methodist Church 886-3220Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship 886-8585Healing Waters Assembly of God 886-7112New Life Congregational Methodist Ch. 886-6340Ridgecrest Baptist Church 886-6034St. Joseph Catholic Church 886-7135Word of Life Family Church 886-0917

CLEANERSCountry Cleaners 886-1609

COMPUTER SERVICES/FORENSICSWolf Security Analysts 366-6721

CONSTRUCTIONBowen Family Homes of Texas 886-3310D. L. Lennon, Inc. 886-3174Oglesby & Associates 972-742-5099

CONVENIENCE STORESFlying L Fast Mart 886-8091New Way 886-7684

COSMETICSVerlin Conkle, Mary Kay Rep. 886-2258Violet Spell, Avon Cosmetics 903-453-5916

COUNSELINGHunt Co. Mental Health 454-6853Ronald W. Anderson, PhD. 886-4388

COUNTRY CLUBSSand Hills Golf/Country Club 886-4455

CREDIT UNIONSLone Star Credit Union 800-588-6928

DANCE STUDIOSLi-Sher Dance Studio 886-6431

DENTISTSCozart’s Dental Office 886-3081Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS 886-6945

DISTRIBUTORSBen E. Keith Company 886-2158Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 885-7513

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCommerce Economic Dev. Consultants 886-1121

EDITORIAL SERVICESWord Magic 886-6498

EDUCATIONTexas A&M Univ.-Commerce 886-5081Commerce Independent Schools 886-3755Paris Junior College 782-0330

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSKCC Electric 903-246-6245 / 903-246-6062

ELECTRONIC SUPPLIESKartridge Korner 886-3312

EMBROIDERY/GARMENT PRNTG/PROMO PRODUCTS

All Star Enterprises 886-0300EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Kelly Services 454-4227ENGINEERS

Hayter Engineering, Inc. 785-0303FARM SUPPLIES

Huffman Farm Supply 886-3368

FINANCIAL SERVICESActive Wealth Management 455-6956AIS Financial Services 886-8050Continental Credit 886-8500Edward Jones & Company 886-3333Robert Peek Financial Services 886-2823ViewPoint Bankers Mortgage 903-455-1477

FLORISTBickham Florist 886-3141

FOOD STORESBrookshires 886-3252

FUNERAL HOMESCommerce Funeral Home/Cremation Service 886-8600Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home 886-3131

FURNITUREAffordable Furniture & Etc. 886-6096

GOVERNMENTCity of Commerce 886-1100State Representative Dan Flynn 455-0971

GRAPHICS1st Choice Spirit, Grvl 454-8326

HANDYMANJim of all Trades 903-217-4999

HARDWARECommerce Hardware & Feed 886-7917

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONINGKen Parker Service, Inc. 886-6990

HOME HEALTH1st Choice 886-2666Encompass Home Health 886-8877

HOME REPAIR/MAINTENANCEAmerican Eagle Home Maint/Remodeling 886-4430

HOSPICEVistaCare Hospice 454-1107

HOSPITALSHunt Regional Community Hospital-Commerce 886-3161Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville 408-5000

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HOTEL/MOTELSBest Western, Sulphur Springs 885-7515 Best Western Monica Royale Inn & Suites 454-3700Comfort Inn, Greenville 455-7700Commerce Inn 886-8756Holiday Inn Express, Commerce 886-4777University Inn, Commerce 886-3165

HOUSINGCommerce Housing Authority 886-2046

INSURANCEDiversified Insurance 886-6943Duncan Insurance 886-2183Dyer Insurance 886-2131Farm Bureau Insurance 455-6782State Farm Insurance 886-7774

INTERNET/COMMUNICATIONSeNet 886-8767Embarq 800-788-3500

LEGAL/WILLS/ID THEFT SERVICESPre-Paid Legals 214-228-7489

LIBRARIESCommerce Public Library 886-6858LONG TERM CARE/SKILLED NURSING FACILITYBriarcliff Health Center 903-455-8729

MANUFACTURINGAlliance Carpet Cushion Co. 886-4153Covidien 886-3153Hydro Aluminum Metal Products 468-5012Legacy Housing 886-7394Zurn/Pex Hydronics 886-2580

MASSAGE THERAPYTop Knots Therapeutic Massage 886-8311

MEDICAL SERVICESHulsey Therapy Services 886-7669Live Oak Professional Ctr. 886-8818Lowery Medical Supplies 395-4508

MENTAL HEALTHLakes Regional MHMR 903 455-5770

NEWSPAPERSThe Commerce Journal 455-4220The Commerce Connection 886-3950

OFFICE EQUIPMENTAdvantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375

OFFICE SUPPLIES/PRINTINGLatson Office Supplies/Printing 886-2710Personalized Printing 886-7173

ORGANIZATIONSA&M-C Intercollegiate Athletics 468-3033Aglaia Club 886-1968American Legion Post No. 1 886-8479Celebrate The Children, Inc. 886-8365Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn. 886-3758Commerce Humane Society 496-2412

ORGANIZATIONS (continued)Coterie Culture Club 886-6263Kiwanis Club 886-4733Lions Club 886-4034Louise Drake Garden Club 886-6263Masonic Lodge 886-3549N. Hunt Co. Retired Teachers Assn. 886-7695Odd Fellows Lodge #234 886-6515Prevent a Litter, Inc. 366-1997Psychology Club 886-6078Rotary Club 886-7047Sigma Chi Fraternity 217-3821Silver Leos Writing Club 468-7391Texas A&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter 886-6175Texas A&M-C Interfraternity Council 468-3087Thalian Culture Club 886-6209Woman’s Culture Club 886-2624

PAYDAY LOANSCash Express 886-6252

PECANSCampbell Pecans 366-6833

PET SUPPLIES/GROOMING/BOARDINGC&P Bark & Purr 886-2524Pet Degrees 886-8469

PHARMACIESTotal Care Pharmacy 886-8888

PRIVATE CLUBThe Drunken Mule 886-3289

PLUMBERSAshley Plumbing 886-2355Texas Plumbing Services 903 366 2056

RADIO STATIONSE TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9) 573-2911KETR 88.9 886-5848

RAILROADSBlacklands Railroad 438-1324

RANCHESOats Ranch 886-7951

REAL ESTATECentury 21 First Group 886-1200Jack Chapin Real Estate 886-6373

REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONSJK’s Professional Inspections 886-3069

RESALE SHOP Goodwill Industries of NE TX 886-3600My Sister’s Closet (WIN) 886-1224The Bargain Box 886-8306

RESTAURANTSBlackJack BBQ 886-8160Braum’s 886-6149Domino’s Pizza 886-2116Lone Star Eatery, Grill and Bar 886-2121Los Mochis Mexican 886-8200Lulu’s Burgers 886-3888Mak’s Place Country Cookin’ 886-7700McDonalds # 10645 886-7771Mi Casita 886-4000

RESTAURANTS (continued)Panda Chinese 886-4008Pizza Hut 886-9600Sonic Drive-In 886-7166Uncle Charlie’s Restaurant 886-0777

RESTORATION-WATER/FIREServPro 972-736-2001

RETAILMain Street Fashion ETC 903-366 1045 Wal-Mart 886-3108

RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVINGColonial Lodge, Retirement Inn Grvl 454-6636Country Homes Estates 886-7754

ROOFINGThe Original I.C.S. Roofing, Inc. 903-455-8466

SATELLITESVideo Technology Service 886-3785

SELF-STORAGE FACILITIESAll American Self Storage 886-7575Bluebonnet Self-Storage 886-8800The Guard House Self-Storage 886-6040

SIGNSAmerican Sign and Design 886-8553

TANNING SALONSChaney’s Tobacco Station 886-8080 Healthy Glow Tanning Salon 886-0100

TAX PREPARATIONH & R Block 886-7252Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 886-6175

TITLE COMPANYNorth Texas Title of Hunt County 454-3364

TOBACCOChaney’s Tobacco Station 886-8080

TRANSPORTATIONHill Grain Company 886-3133

TRASH HAULING-COMMERCIALCity Sanitation 886-2314

TRAVEL AGENCIESAll World Travel 886-2555

TRUCKINGBL II Logistics L.L.C. 886-2900

UTILITIESAtmos Energy 800-460-3030FEC Electric 455-1715Oncor Electric Delivery 888-313-6862Times Warner Cable 455-0012

VETERINARIANSCommerce Vet Clinic 886-7941Gregg Animal Clinic 886-3911

WEBSITE DESIGN & DELVELOPMENTLuminous Productions 903-851-3183

WEDDINGCelebrations-Wedding Cakes 886-3248

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR Sam’s Club, McKinney 469-952-2417

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Commerce Chamber of CommerceMission Statement

The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the common busi-ness interest of merchants and citizens living and working in the city of Commerce, Texas, and in the immediate area; promote the free enterprise system; encourage the commercial, industrial, agricultural development of the City of Commerce and the immediate area; and assume a role of active leadership in community improvement. The Chamber shall stand for local harmony, cooperation and progress and shall be non-partisan, non-sectarian and non-sectional in its activities.

Mission of the Commerce ConnectionThe primary mission of the Connection is to promote, inform and educate Chamber of Commerce Business members and the citizens of Commerce, Texas concerning Chamber activities and items of interest. Additional mission objectives include as-sisting businesses to operate more effectively, providing a medium to create more services for Chamber members, and serving as a means of creating improved commu-nication among the various local organizational entities and the business community. The Connection is to serve as a tool to acquaint prospective businesses and residents within the Commerce community. The Connection is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-sectional source of information and education and promotes local harmony, co-operation, and progress.

1504 Washington St., Commerce, TX 75428 903-886-2131 dyerinsurance.com

Dyer Insurance Agency, Inc.Serving Commerce and the University

for over 75 years

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HELP SUPPORT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE903 886-1224 2206 Live Oak Street, Commerce

DONATIONS WELCOMED, TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE

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Sidney and Terry Farmer talking to students at the Merchant Fair about Pizza Hut

Alliance Bank passed out a lot of freebies during the Merchant Fair

Annual Merchant Fair held on TAMU-Commerce campus on Monday, August 31 at the Sam Rayburn Student Center where merchants visit with students!

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