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Commerce Chamber of Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Commerce Economic Development Corporation were proud to welcome distinguished visitors, Dr. Abarakat Al-Rasheedy, Founder and President, National Kuwait Organization for Education and Training Services, (accompanied by his two sons) Dr. Yehia El-Mashad, Vice-Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Benha University-Egypt and Board Member, Delta University of Science and Technology and Dr. Jaime Ortiz, who visited A&M-Commerce as part of the university’s strategic directions in forming international alliances. We were able to provide an air conditioned driving tour of campus, the town and lunch at the President’s residence. There was an official signing ceremony that outlined the understanding between the two organizations.

A Commerce Welcome for Distinguished Guests

InsideChambers President’s Letter ........... 2

Grant Writing Workshop ................. 3

Profile ............................................. 4

Calendar of Events .......................... 5

Campus Connection ..................... 6

Our Town......................................... 8

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

CISD .............................................. 11

Member Directory ......................... 13

Member Profile .............................. 15

Commerce Chamber and Texas A&M University-Commerce Present

Update Your Network Aug 30Mark your calendars and start planning your messages for the business-to-new students, staff and faculty event of the year! On Monday, Aug 30, 4:30–7 p.m.,the Commerce Chamber of Commerce, Texas A&M-Commerce are presenting the 27th annual Update Your Network (formerly Merchants Fair) event designed to bring local businesses together with the new students, faculty and staff as they make Commerce and Northeast Texas their new home. Exhibitor booth registration starts today and we anticipate up to 2000 attendees at the area’s largest business-to-new customers event.This is a great opportuntiy to get the word out about your products, services and organization. It is also a great networking opportunity with other regional vendors who plan to attend. In the current challenging economy, it is an opportunity to connect businesses and people together that will help us all thrive. The annual event also provides participants with an opportunity to build awareness and earn new customers for your business. Some enhancements

to last year’s program including great pre-event passport program for student attendees as well as a cash cube for students. We highly encourage you to make your business booths exciting with coupons, calendar of events, contests and prizes to capture new e-mail addresses and inform students and staff of your businesses offerings. Two free meal passes will be provided. Let’s show the newcomers a welcome they will remember all year long.To register for a booth, visit commercechamber.com, or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, you can call 903-886-3950. Booths are $25 each. Registration must be received by August 13.

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Hello Valued Members,

Summer is in full swing, but things are heating up even more for the back-to-school time period.

The Chamber team has been working with TAMU-C Career Development Team to bring you the updated

version of the Merchants Fair, now called the Update Your Network event.

Really driving excitement this month is the August 30th event and we hope all of you already have it

circled on your calendar. Running from 4:30- 7:00p.m. the Network Event provides our business

and service organizations locally and regionally with a great opportunity to connect with the many

regional member business exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees. It promises to be a great

opportunity to connect and network.

We highly encourage you to make your business and service group booths as interactive

and compelling as possible with coupons, contests and prizes to capture new e-mail

addresses and inform students and staff of your businesses offerings.

I also want to say It was disappointing that we had to cancel the rest of the 4th of July Celebration

on Saturday due to the rain and lightening, but all went well on Monday’s rain out date, and overall

I am pleased with the turnout. Many thanks to Texas A&M Commerce, the City of Commerce and

KETR for co-hosting this event. The Rotary’s flag installation really enhanced the excitement

and visibility of the event. The Bike Parade winners and Kids Karnival were a huge success

early in the day. All of it would not be possible without all the sponsors, volunteers and all the

community partcipation. Just a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

As always, if you would like more information contact the Chamber

at 903. 886. 3950 for more info. We’re here for you!

Sincerely,

Lisa Arnold, CCoC Presidient

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Grant Writing | Hands On Workshop

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The second of a series of seminars sponsored jointly by the Chamber and Paris Junior College will be presented Monday, August 19

at the Paris Junior College Greenville Center, 6500 Monty Stratton Parkway, Greenville, TX. Learn the art of grant writing by

attending this hands-on workshop designed for non-profit and public agencies, organizations and educators. Bring a laptop and

write an actual grant. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuition is $49. Space is limited. For details, call 903.454.9333.

COMMERCE, Texas – Texas A&M University-Commerce professors Dr. Madeline Justice, Dr. Vanessa Huse and Dr. Brent Donham were recently awarded grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for upcoming research projects. Justice, A&M-Commerce head and professor of education leadership, claimed a sub award from the U.S. Department of Education through the Texas A&M University System for the “School Leadership Program.” The award is a Leadership: Education and Develop (LEAD) grant, which is a result of a partnership between eight universities in the A&M System and 44 high-need school districts. The program addresses the need for effective principals and assistant principals, and provides solutions that will streamline recruitment, selection, training, and the retention of school administrator candidates. “Texas A&M University-Commerce has an exceptional track record for graduating extraordinary school leaders,” Justice said. “We are please to collaborate with school districts and other system universities to continue making a positive difference in the lives of students. This grant provides us with an opportunity to partner with school districts to help educate the students in the state of Texas.” Donham, A&M-Commerce head and professor of industrial engineering and technology, received his grant for the “2010 Engineering Summer Program (ESP),” which is part of the Engineering Recruitment Program. The summer program provides the opportunity to place a greater emphasis on engineering careers through a variety of activities during camps (M2T2), including robotics, guest industry speakers and a tour of L-3 Communications in Greenville. “Grants like the ESP, along with the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives the department is involved with are needed to not only recruit students to A&M-Commerce’s engineering program, but also to increase the number of engineers, which is a critical need locally, and at the state and national level.” Huse, a mathematics instructor, received the grant for “Measurement in the Middle Grades,” a Teacher Quality Grant Program. The award will be used for teacher training for middle school mathematics in the Athens area. “I have been conducting teacher training grants for the past 22 years, and ten of those at A&M-Commerce,” Huse said. “The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board allowed us to request extra funding for more teachers in the summer of 2010. The additional funding this year will allow us to train more teachers.”

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“Commerce” Day a t H u n t C o u n t y F a i r The City of Commerce, Commerce Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Economic Development Corporation and Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated our city at the Hunt Co. Fair on June 17th. We had live broadcasts on KETR from the fair and we all celebrated “All Things Commerce”. It was a great night to explore the fair and have fun Commerce style. Booth visitors played Commerce Trivia and had a chance to win all kinds of fun swag. Bois d’Arc Bash baloons were a favorite of families and most teen fair goers planned to attend Texas A&M-Commerce when they graduate. The Bois d’Arc Bash Quilt made a debut in the crafts hall, while the salsa contest was being judged. The fair board plans to bring back a focus on each surrounding city again next year.

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home, while working at Razor marketing in Addison, her brand and retail design work for RAC and Better Living Stores resulted in an APRO award. While she has worked for internationally recognized firms such as Publicis (Frankel) and Foote, Cone & Belding, she has been equally engaged at the local level. She has donated her skills to non-profits such as the Akron Art Museum, American Refugee Committee, Friends of the Chicago River as well as the Commerce Community Garden, Keep Commerce Beautiful and the Chamber of Commerce. She has mentored graphic design and art students attending University of Missouri School of Journalism. She is currently overseeing the creative branding component of the Commerce Chamber of Commerce ‘s marketing and communications activities. She recently completed a CD design for the rediscovered jazz vocalist Louise Tobin, contributor to and subject of the Tobin/Hucko Special Collection in the Gee Library on the TAMU-C campus. And for the Commerce Public Library, for which she serves as a member of the Board, Carolyn is designing a “Pictorial History of Commerce.” As a member of the Executive Committee for theCommerce Chamber of Commerce, she has helped with the annual 4th of July Celebration and with the planning of the upcoming Bois d’Arc Bash. Carolyn’s home is Commerce were she lives with Vaughn Wascovich, Assistant Professor of Photography in the Dept. of Art. Her hobbies include gardening, biking, cooking, drawing, reading, traveling, and playing with thier dog, Rose.


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Touch of Class On Campus Makeovers FREE Makeovers 2-5p.m. ............................Jul 20 Hopkins Co Fall Composting 1200 Houston St Sulphur Springss....................................Jul 22 Patriots in the Park City Park, 4-8 p.m. Vetrans Memorial Fundraiser.......................................Jul 24 FREE Computer Training Workshops www.tamu-commerce.edu/itde 5:30-7:oo p.m.| Publisher.....Jul 20 FREE Computer Training Workshops www.tamu-commerce.edu/itde 5:30-7:oo p.m.| databases....Jul 27 Kiwanis Club Mtg Thursday Meetings 12 noon 2248 Live Oak St..........................................Jul 31 Cooper Lake Bluegrass Festival ............................................................Aug 6,7 2035 Transportation Plng Mtng SRSC TAMU-C Campus 4-7:00 p.m. ..............................Aug 10 FREE Movie Nite....................................................................................Aug 12 TAMU-C Summer Commencement .......................................................Aug 19 Market Days Commerce........................................................................Aug 21 Commerce Independent School District First Day of Classes.................Aug 23

Thalians Auction ...................................................................................Aug 28 Audie Murphy 5th Annual Heritage Dinner...................................................Aug 28

Update Your Network (Merchants Fair).................................................Aug 30

Texas A&M University- Commerce First Day of Fall Classes...................Aug 31

Labor Day Holiday ................................................................................Sep 7 TAMU-C Football Harvey Martin Classic at Cotton Bowl .....................Sep 11 Bois d’Arc Bash Pageant Entry Deadline .............................................Sep 15 Hispanic Heritage Month (9.15-10.15).................................................Sep 15 Rally Round Greenville .....................................................................Sep 17-19 Kailin Garrity The Club TAMU-C SRSC .................................................Sep 24 Annual Chamber Golf Tournament ......................................................Sep 24 B o i s d ’ A r c B a s h ...............................................................Sep 24, 25,26 Mother|Son Nite Children’s Museum .................................................Oct 4 NETEX Marching Band Competition ..................................................Oct 4 Meals on Wheels Silent Auction .......................................................Oct 4 Senior Health Exposition ....................................................................Oct 9 TAMU-C Homecoming, Parade, Tailgate .............................................Oct 10 Halloween on the Square ...................................................................Oct 29 Veterans Vigil ....................................................................................Nov 10, 11 Christmas Parade ...............................................................................Dec 2 Psychology Club Tour of Homes ........................................................Dec 11 Community Christmas Dinner ............................................................Dec 23FBC Commerce Fellowship Hall 5-7 p.m.

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COMMERCE, Texas – Deanna Mullins, medical social worker at Goodall Hospital and social work alumna of Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named the Medical Social Worker of the Year by the Maine Chapter of the Society of Social Work.

“I truly feel the education that I obtained through the social work department at A&M-Commerce says a lot about what the bachelor’s and master’s social work program brings to one’s practice,” Mullins said.

She was presented her award at the Maine Hospital Association’s 2010 Summer Forum at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine on June 24. Mullins has lived in Maine and worked at Goodall Hospital for the past four years.

“It is very challenging to describe, in one document, the value that Deanna brings to our organization on a daily basis,” said the closing remark in Goodall Hospital’s nomination on Mullins’ behalf. “I can only say that without her we would not have the depth of clinical expertise and support that she brings to this important role.”

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COMMERCE, Texas – Mary Bonham, co-creator of the J-B WELD Company, will be presented with an honorary doctorate from Texas A&M University-Commerce at commencement on August 14 in the A&M-Commerce Field House.

“Mary Bonham exemplifies the values instilled with hard work and determination by being the driving force behind the success of the J-B WELD Company,” said Randy VanDeven, A&M-Commerce vice president for advancement. “I believe it is most fitting that A&M-Commerce is able to honor Mrs. Bonham with an honorary doctorate.”

The honorary doctorate will be another addition to her list of life-long accomplishments. After marrying her husband, Sam, in 1968, the two created the J-B WELD company and traveled throughout Texas selling his “tougher than steel” epoxy he discovered in the mid-1960’s. With the Bonham’s work and dedication put into the company, J-B WELD became one of the most successful businesses in the world – doing business in 50 states and 27 countries.

“She helped build one of the most successful small town U.S. enterprises in Sulphur Springs,” VanDeven said. “J-B WELD positively impacted industries both nationally and globally by developing the most durable cold weld product for the home, automotive, industrial, marine, and agricultural applications.”

Bonham has dedicated much of her life to business ventures and community activities as well, including donations for Kid’s Kingdom park in Sulphur Springs and leading the Hopkins County Courthouse Renovation project and the Women’s Pavilion at the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She is also active in the horse racing industry, creating and operating one of the few training and breeding centers in Texas, and is a keen investor in real estate properties.

Bonham has been instrumental in educational opportunities for students in the area as well, providing high school senior scholarships to local students for more than 15 years. Two of those students currently attend A&M-Commerce.

“Her being chosen for such an honor is twofold,” VanDeven said. “A&M-Commerce wanted to recognize her for her entrepreneurial leadership, her hard work and success in business, and thank her for her generosity shown throughout the years to not only Sulphur Springs, but all of Northeast Texas. A&M-Commerce is


COMMERCE, Texas – Motorists on Culver Street and Highway 24/50 in Commerce will be notified automatically of crossing pedestrians after Texas A&M University-Commerce installed pressure plates to the crosswalk lighting system around campus. “By having automatic, as well as manual activation of the crosswalk lighting system, we now have a redundancy which affords better protection for all pedestrians using the crosswalk,” said David McKenna, A&M-Commerce executive director of facilities and support services. Crews completed the project in just three days. While the plates are easily activated and add another level of safety, everyone is encouraged to still be cautious before walking the crosswalk. “Certainly, crossing safety is enhanced by these additions,” McKenna said. “But, pedestrians using the crosswalks still need to make sure all traffic is stopped before they cross - safety first.”

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A&M-Commerce Art Dept Graduates First MFACommunication Arts Class; Alumni Find Success

B y : B r e n t L y d a y Commerce, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Commerce art department recently graduated its first class in the new master’s of fine arts (MFA) in studio arts program with a communication arts concentration. The program has grown from zero students in 2007 to a projected 20 in the upcoming 2010 fall semester, and would be one of the largest terminal degree programs on campus and in Texas.

“The master’s of fine arts in studio art is one of the oldest terminal degrees on campus, but we only recently started offering a concentration in communication arts at the Universities Center of Dallas,” said Joe Daun, A&M-Commerce art department head. “This is a cutting edge program that is nationally competitive and will continue to grow both in national reputation and size.”

Along with the current state of the A&M-Commerce art department, many of its alumni are finding success as well. Michael Miller, A&M-Commerce art professor and artist, will have his work on display at the internationally recognized Moody Gallery in Houston from July 10 through Aug. 7. He was also featured in an article about his work in Houston Magazine. Miller’s art at the exhibition can be viewed at http://www.moodygallery.com/Exhibitions/Miller_M_exhibition_2010/MMiller_exhibition_2010.html.

Trenton Doyle Hancock, visual artist and A&M-Commerce art alumnus, was featured in Houston Magazine and recently completed a mural painting, “From a Legend to a Choir,” in the Dallas Cowboy’s stadium. A photo and review of the design can be found at http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/art/art_commissions.cfm?commision=hancock.

A&M-Commerce photography alumnus Jim Fiscus continues to be active professionally shooting for such clients as Oprah Magazine, Atlanta Ballet, Schick, and Showtime’s successful photography campaign of the series “Dexter.” Fiscus also was featured in Luerzer’s Archive’s 2010/11 edition as one of its 200 Best Ad Photographers. His work is available at www.fiscusphoto.com.

“The art department at A&M-Commerce has a long history of success,” Daun said. “We continue to produce successful alumni from all of our programs who become leaders in their fields. I think Commerce is a special place where our students are exposed to active artists and given the room to be creative and productive. This really sets our program apart from our peers.”

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Commerce, Texas –After 20 years as a plumber, David Wallace replaced his tools with a badge this spring as an officer with the University Police Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce. His official appointment by the Texas A&M University System was recognized July 5.

“One day my son asked me what I thought about him joining the police force, and I told him that was something I wished I had done when I was his age,” Wallace said. “He convinced me that I wasn’t too old to pursue my dream, and with the wonderful support of my wife, Melissa, I attended the Sulphur Springs police academy with my son.”

His son, David Wallace, Jr., works for the Hunt County jail in Greenville and currently attends A&M-Commerce. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in August, Wallace, Jr. plans to stay on campus to pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice.

During Wallace’s brief tenure with UPD, he has already enjoyed opportunities to help people in the Commerce community, and serve alongside his fellow UPD officers.

“We are pleased to have Officer David Wallace join our team at the University Police department,” said Donna Spinato, UPD chief of police. “Officer Wallace is excited about being a part of the university community, and we believe he’ll contribute in great ways. We are fully confident in his abilities to protect, serve and educate our community.”

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Commerce, Texas – Dr. Yvonne Villanueva-Russell, Texas A&M University-Commerce department head and associate professor of sociology and criminal justice, was named the Layperson of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic on May 28 in Spartanburg, S.C., as part of the college’s homecoming program. Villanueva-Russell was recognized due to her research, contributions and commitment to the profession.

“It is an honor to know that my research has been read outside of my own discipline and that it has relevance and application for alternative medical practitioners,” Villanueva-Russell said.

Her research has focused on the professionalization of alternative medicine, the politics of science, the media, and professional identity. She has authored multiple publications including “Chiropractors as Folk Devils: Published and Unpublished Coverage of a Moral Panic,” “An Ideal-Typical Development of Chiropractic, 1895-1961: Pursing Professional Ends Through Entrepreneurial Means,” “Early Advertising and Practice Building in Chiropractic: 1920-1950,” “Evidence-Based Medicine and its Implications for the Profession of Chiropractic,” and “The AMA versus Chiropractic: Themes of Opposition From 1963 to 1974.”

“I initially became interested in this profession when my husband chose to become a chiro-practor,” Villanueva-Russell said. “I did not know much about chiropractic or alternative medicine, so I started to study the history of this area and it eventually grew to become the basis of my dissertation. Chiropractic is the ultimate underdog story, which makes for some very interesting research.”

Sherman College’s Layperson of the Year award is given to non-chiropractors who have contributed to the advancement the chiropractic profession.

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When daylight dissolves into darkness on Thursday, Aug. 12, Hollywood features will return to downtown Commerce. Academy award winner Sandra Bullock stars in “The Blind Side,” the first in a series of free outdoor movies. “The Blind Side,” one of the most popular films of 2009, is based a true story about a family in Memphis, Tenn., who befriends and later adopts a high school student with strong motivation to excel in football. He now plays professional football for the Baltimore Orioles. Five sponsors are working together to bring the free entertainment to downtown Commerce: the City of Commerce, the Commerce Chamber of Commerce, the Commerce Public Library, Family Video, and Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Commerce Public Library will sell popcorn and other concessions at each showing. A steering committee is being formed to make the final selection of future movies, to formulate policies for the events, and to seek indoor venues for monthly showings November through March. The movies will be shown on vacant lots owned by the city between City Hall and Main Street. That area will be developed into a park for various events. Those planning to attend the movies should bring lawn chairs. The movies will begin at 8:30 p.m. or as soon as darkness is appropriate for projection. Fred Tarpley, coordinator of the project, says the purposes of the downtown movies are to provide community entertainment, help revitalize the downtown area, and bring the town and the university communities together at the film events. At Cowhill Coffee Express, Jerold Thomas has already paved the way for regularly scheduled entertainment with the third Thursday “Songwriters Concert” staged by Brad Davis.

On Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm at Sand Hills Country Club. The annual event is the organization’s only fundraiser, and supports numerous local charitable efforts, as well as provides scholarship opportunities for eligible seniors from Commerce High School. “We invite our community to our fundraiser to not only enjoy food, festivities and fellowship, but to help us raise funds that we donate one-hundred-percent back into our community. The auctions are a fun way to support the organization while getting something in return,” said Jalinna Jones, Thalian president. “In the past items for auction have included furniture, home accessories, children’s and baby items, floral arrangements, and artwork. It is a fun evening of joining together with friends, while raising funds to better our community. What could be better than that?” she added. For more information, or to donate an item to the auction, please contact Jalinna Jones at [email protected] or 903.886-5016.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, will hold two series of open house-style public meetings for the development of the Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035.

This plan will establish a framework for addressing the challenges of our aging infrastructure, urban densification, and a growing population through 2035. The plan will also address the need for improvements to all modes of transportation including roadways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit, freight rail, passenger rail, airports, water ports, pipelines, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

The purpose of this first series of meetings is to present an overview of the project and to solicit comments and input to aid in the development of the plan. Information will be available for viewing at the meetings including exhibits and videos about the planning process. Representatives from TxDOT will be in attendance to discuss the development of the plan and answer questions. Forms will be provided for submitting written comments.

The open-house style public meeting in this area will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10, 2010 at Sam Rayburn Student Center, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2200 Neal Street, Commerce, Texas 75428, Room SRSC 231 Pride.

Information regarding additional meeting locations throughout the State can be found at www.txdot.gov or by calling the project’s toll-free information line at 1-888-5-TX-PLAN (1-888-589-7526).

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A&M-Commerce Inspiring M2T2 CampersCOMMERCE, Texas – Students from Cooper and Commerce Independent School Districts are in the midst of the Maximizing Motivation, Targeting Technology (M2T2) summer camp at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The camp is an innovative program targeting technology to motivate students to pursue careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) workforce. “Students learn about science and technology in order to generate interest in the STEM field,” said Dr. Gil Naizer, A&M-Commerce associate professor of curriculum and instruction. “The hope is that they are inspired to go to college and major in these areas.” The M2T2 program is funded by the National Science Foundation and provides year round programming following an intensive summer camp for teachers and students from middle schools in northeast Texas. The primary purpose of the program is to “exploit” the cultural phenomenon of gaming and technology and relate it to real world of math and science concepts. “Our focus is on computer programming with Gamemaker and Lego Robotics, along with other science and engineering activities,” Naizer said. Overall, Cooper and Commerce ISD each have 18 students in grades 6-8 enrolled in the camp that began June 7 and lasts through June 18. Two middle school teachers from each district are also attending. Dr. Brent Donham, A&M-Commerce head and associate professor of industrial engineering and technology, is co-hosting the M2T2 camp with funding from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board through an Engineering Summer Program (ESP) grant. The ESP grant has provided an increased focus on engineering careers through robotics, an engineering panel, and a tour of L-3 in Greenville, Texas. “The synergy of the two camps provides students with a richer experience than would be afforded by either camp alone,” Donham said.

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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

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City ConnectionCity of CommerceM O N T H L Y R E P O R T

TXDOTto hold public hearings

on long range plansRadio Shack offers franchise opportunity for CommerceFORT WORTH, TEXAS – RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today announced it is seeking a successful entrepreneur interested in developing a RadioShack Franchise store for the Commerce TX market. RadioShack has had a successful presence in Commerce for many years and has just re-authorized Commerce for a new franchise. RadioShack is looking for someone with vision to bring one of America’s largest and most trusted electronics retailers back to the Commerce market.

“Owning a RadioShack Franchise offers access to the cutting edge products and in-demand services that the buying public wants, without having to drive out of town.” said Glenn Showers, RadioShack’s Franchise Development Manager. “With almost 6000 company-operated stores and dealer franchise outlets nationwide, few retailers can compare in brand recognition and customer loyalty. RadioShack is currently taking inquiries for qualified entrepreneurs interested in this opportunity.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Mr. John RobbinsRadioShack Corporation817-528-8709 [email protected]

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The Friends of the Commerce Public Library has announced that the Commerce Public Library is now a United States Passport Acceptance Agency, and is currently accepting passport applications on behalf of the U. S. Department of State. United States citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The library is located at 1210 Park St. in Commerce. “The Library provides one-stop convenience to apply for a passport application,” said Gayle Gordon, library director. “We process the application and even take the photograph. You will receive your passport approximately four to six weeks after applying, and we even provide expedited service for an additional fee. With expedited service, you can receive your passport in as little as two to three weeks. If you just need your photo taken, we can do that too,” she added.The average in-person time to apply for a passport is approximately 10-15 minutes. The library has forms available, but applicants can download the necessary forms at home and have them filled out prior to arriving at the library. All required documents must be present and approved; incomplete applications will not be submitted. Persons seeking a passport will write two non-refundable checks or money orders: one for the passport fee(s) payable to the Department of State, which may also include additional fees for expedited processing service ($60.00) or overnight delivery from the processing agency to the applicant ($14.96). A second non-refundable check, money order (or cash) payable to the Commerce Public Library for $25.00 will be required. Additional fees for overnight delivery to the processing agency ($18.30) or photographs ($8.00) will be assessed for these extra services. The library will enclose the check payable to the Department of State in the packet mailed to the Passport Office. “In addition to providing a convenience to our community, the passport acceptance service is a consistent, year-round revenue stream that helps the Friends of the Commerce Public Library maintain costly operations,” said Isabel Davis, Friends’ president.For application forms, information on documentation required, fees, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information, visit the only official website for passport information at www.travel.state.gov.

Commerce Public Library Earns U.S. Passport Application Center Status

• City Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend. Council Meetings are also aired on KETV Channel 3 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

City Pool The last day of the season for the Commerce City Pool will be

Saturday, August 21, 2010.

P u b l i c S w i m (Children under 8 must be with an adult)

Monday POOL CLOSEDTuesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.F a m i l y S w i m (Children under 18 must be with an adult)

Tuesday - Friday 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.Admission is $2.00 per person and $3.00 per family during family swim times. You may also purchase a book containing 20 coupons for $25.00 at the Parks Office. Each coupon is good for one admission.

S w i m m i n g L e s s o n sRegistration for swimming lessons will continue until July 27 for ages 3 and up. The cost is $20.00 per person per session. Available dates are as follows:Session 4 July 27 - 30 & August 3 - 6P o o l R e n t a lThe City Pool is available for rental on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Reservations are on a first-come/first-served basis.Rental times:Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Sunday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rental Fees: Deposit $25.00 Rental Fee $50.00P o o l S t a f f (pool manager and lifeguards are required): 1-75 people $50.00 2 lifeguards/pool manager76-100 $65.00 3 lifeguards/pool manager101-125 people $80.00 4 lifeguards/pool manager126 -150 people $95.00 5 lifeguards/pool manager

Phone reservations will not be taken. The deposit must be paid at the time the

reservation is made and the rental fee must be paid two weeks prior to reserved date.

Failure to pay rental fee may result in forfeiture of the deposit and the cancellation of

your reservation. Refunds will be made only if reservation is cancelled by the Parks

and Recreation Department due to inclement weather or mechanical failure.

• It is time to start mowing our yards again. Any grass or weeds over 12 inches is considered a violation. Keep Commerce beautiful.


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HOUSTON – The viticulture team of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service has set a date and location in Houston to present one of its Pro-spective Wine-Grape Grower Workshops. The workshop will be held Aug. 6 at the AgriLife Ex-tension office for Harris County, located at 3033 Bear Creek Drive. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., with sign-in starting at 8:30 a.m.

“The Prospective Wine-Grape Growers Work-shop is a one-day educational program designed to provide an overview of the unique require-ments and risks associated with establishment and operation of a commercial vineyard in Texas,” said Fritz Westover, Gulf Coast viticulture advisor for AgriLife Extension and state viticul-ture program coordinator.

Registration for each of the workshops can be completed online through AgriLife Conference Services at http://agrilifevents.tamu.edu .

The workshop also serves as a prerequisite for application to the Texas Viticulture Certificate Program offered by Texas Tech University and AgriLife Extension. For more information on the certification program, go to http://winegrapes.tamu.edu and look under Educational Opportu-nities.

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Economic Development Corporation

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COMMERCE, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Commerce department of educational leadership hosted area superintendents, principals, assistant principals, school board members, and local business leaders at the Summer Leadership Conference on Thursday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The conference was held in the Sam Rayburn Student Center. “A&M-Commerce is particularly excited about the Summer Leadership Conference because of the broad base of our northeast Texas populace that it will benefit,” said Joyce Harper, A&M-Commerce administrative assistant for educational leadership and the Meadows Principal Improvement Program. “The subject matter of this conference directly affects every private citizen, business person and educator in our area.” Dr. Steve Murdock of Rice University was the morning keynote speaker and addressed the audience on “Population Change in Texas and the United States: Historical Patterns and Future Trends Affecting Education, The Labor Force and Economic Development.” The former Texas state demographer shared the anticipated benefits from learning the latest demographic trends, projections, consequences, and the challenges they face in the 21st Century. He brings a wealth of knowledge of applied demography, migration, rural sociology and socioeconomic impact assessment. Dr. Murdock said that Texas has grown more rapidly (twice as fast) than any other country as a whole: natural increase, net domestic migration and net international migration are the reasons for the growth. The percent by origin has changed dramatically as well, and is a result of changes in the immigration laws. Originally, Europeans’ had the highest immigration percentage in the United States, but now Latin Americans and Asians hold the top two percentages of immigrants by origin. Texas has the largest numeric population increase from 2000-2009 and is 6th by percentage population increase. Thirty three percent if that growth is in the North Central Texas metropolitan statistical area, of which Commerce/Hunt County is a part of. Texas growth is part of a regional pattern, the majority of the southern states are showing an increase. Diversity and Growth go hand and hand as do population characteristics socioeconomic conditions. Baby Boomers are now 25% of the population in the United States but the Hispanic origin will be the majority race by 2050. Youth and Hispanic population are running parallel with each other. Per Dr. Murdock, the average household income in Texas will decrease by $6,500 from 2000 to 2040, the poverty rate will increase and 30% of the population will not have a high school diploma, unless we address the issues now. It is our obligation and duty to prevent this from occurring. The solution is to make sure our youth have the Skills and Education that they need to Succeed!! Following lunch, Sandra Carpenter, a shareholder in the law firm Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze and Aldridge, P.C. in Austin and graduate of the University of Texas School Of Law, presented “Hot Topics in School Law.” Carpenter is a frequent speaker and trainer at conferences around the state on legal issues affecting schools, and has written articles for the “Texas School Administrators’ Legal Digest.”

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Leadership ConferenceA&M Commerce Hosted

Prospective

Wine-Grape Growers Workshop Aug 6 in Houston

BOIS d ’ARC BASH WINE TASTING

Taste your way across Texas wine during the Bois d’ Arc Bash. Again this year we will be enjoying the labour ofTexas Wine growers love. Ticket sales will begin in Aug.

Commerce Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to call a Tax Ratification Election for August 14 to keep from again dipping into the district’s fund balance. Trustees have adopted a deficit budget for the last three years. Under state law (House Bill 1), Texas school districts must call a tax ratification election (also called a rollback election) to raise their maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate above $1.04 to gain additional local and state funds. HB1 caps the M&O tax rate at $1.17. Commerce ISD is one of 300 Texas districts that have called a local election to meet rising costs. Traditionally, rising property values would help public school systems raise money, but the state has removed that option with House Bill 1. Texas districts are now revenue neutral and funds from rising property values reduce the amount of state aide received by the district dollar for dollar. Currently, the only way that school systems can access additional M&O funds per students is to hold tax ratification elections.

Q: What is the district seeking?

A:Commerce ISD is requesting an increase in the maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate, from $1.04 to $1.17, an increase of 13 cents. The total proposed tax rate is $1.5951.

Q:How much money will this raise?

A:The $1.17 M&O tax rate will raise an additional $500,000 in local revenue and over $400,000 in state revenue.

Q:How did we get to this point?

A:In 2005-2006 the legislature froze funding levels to school districts. Because the district had been frugal with their resources in prior years, a healthy fund bal-ance (or savings) of over $5 million had been amassed. Because the state funding system did not allow districts to generate additional rev-enue, Commerce ISD adopted deficit budgets in the amount of at least $600,000 during the last three years, which were funded through the district savings or fund balance.

This practice cannot continue because the district fund balance is dwindling. The State of Texas requires the district to have at least three months operating expens-es available in the fund balance.

Q:How much will this cost a homeowner?

A:The proposed total tax rate would mean $130 annual tax increase on a $100,000 home or $10.83 per month. For a home valued at $200,000 the increase would be $260 per year or $21.66 per month.

Q:What about persons who are 65 or over?

A:The proposed tax rate increase does not affect the taxes on homes of per-sons who are 65 years of age or older.

Q:What has the district done to conserve funds for the coming school year?

A:The district reduced the budget by more than $524,000 through a three percent cut in all campus and department budgets, staff cuts through attrition and program changes, and reduction of the prekindergarten program to a half day.

Q:What will happen without the additional funding?

A:The district will increase class size through the reduction of staff and return teaching specialists back to the classroom as vacancies occur as a first step. CISD will also be forced to initiate cutbacks in extracurricular and co-curricular pro-grams. Teachers will only receive step raises while other professionals and auxil-iary staff will not receive raises. Essential building maintenance such as roofing will be postponed.

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

Donations Accepted

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Commerce ISD is calling for a vote August 14 B y : L u d o n n a S m i t h e r s

Commerce Chamber Events Presents

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Sponsored by Texas A&M University-Commerce, the Computer Training Workshops are offered as a FREE service to both university staff and the Commerce community. In order to register for an upcoming class, visit: www.tamu-commerce.edu/itde and click on the link for ‘Computer Training Workshops.P u b l i s h e r 2 0 0 7 - Using Publisher to Create Promotional ItemsDate: 07/20/2010 Time: 5:30-7:00 Session Objectives: Various application and document use, basic editing options, formatting fonts and paragraphs, page setup - margins, tabs and indents, printing options, customizing your toolbars.A c c e s s 2 0 0 7 - Database FundamentalsDate: 07/27/2010 Time: 5:30-7:00 Session Objectives: Create a database, create a table, create a form, create a report

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Each year thousands of people attend the Bash. This is an incredible opportunity to be involved in one of Commerce’s biggest gatherings. Reach a large audience, show off your style, market your business and sell your goods! We encourage everyone to apply. All types of vendors will be considered. Your e-mail address with your application speeds up the process. Priority will go to previous participants.

Texas A&M-Commerce Computer Training Workshops – FREE

Twin Oaks Blueberry FarmJoin the fun on the farm picking your own fresh blueberrys. Saturdays from 7:00 a. m. -2:00 p.m. for the next few weeks. Five miles south of town on 24/50.For questions or more information, contact 903-886-5357, or email [email protected]. Visit http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/colleges/artsScienc-es/departments/agriculturalSciences/default.aspx

B E C R O W N E D

Calling all contestants for the crown of

Miss or Master Bois d’Arc

and the honor of represent Commerce for the upcoming year.

The Bois d’ Arc Bash Pageant is a great local opportuntiy for you, your children or grandchildren to compete and practice presenting themselves in public and empowering them to achieve goals while

providing a forum to express their opinions, talent and intelligence.

Now in its 25th year the Commerce Bois d’Arc Bash celebrates the Bois d’ Arc Tree and its fruit named after the tree (pronouned “bodark”), which is french for “bow wood”. It is also refered to as an Osage orange tree, hedge apple tree and horse apple tree. We celebrate this hard and tough tree and hope you will join us to create a pageant embracing this long Bash history and even longer and

richer history of Commerce as we come upon its 125th Anniversary of founding.

Don’t be left out, join the Pageant todayVisit www.commerce-chamber.com or call 903.886.3950 for more information.

BOIS d’ARCP A G E A N TW I N N E R !

COMMERCE Business DirectoryA C C O U N T I N G – C P A’ sConway Company CPAs, PC 886-2123Kenneth Foust 886-3106Naeem Ahmad, CPA.P.C. 214-808 0551A D V E R T I S I N G S P E C I A L I T I E SDirectMail Monthly 903-413-4000 E-Club Promos 450-0033Giggles & Grins 450-4746Wilde Advertising, Inc. 972-771-9936A I R A M B U L A N C EAir-Evac EMS, Inc. (Texas LifeStar) 903 274-9987A / C a n d P L U M B I N G S E R V I C E SDMP Services 903-274-7637A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G / H E A T I N GProgressive Air and Heat 886-8322A M U S E M E N T / E N T E R T A I N M E N TNE Tx Children’s Museum 886-6055Planetarium 468-8652A P A R T M E N T SAmerican 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 886-8881A R T G A L L E R Y / S T U D I OCreative Expressions Studio/Gallery 366-2825Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs 217-8050A T T O R N E Y SCurtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 455-8113Edgar J. Garrett 886-3146The Law Offices of Jim D. McLeroy 885-6476 A U T O M O B I L E D E A L E R SCommerce Auto Group 886-4014North TX Hyundai of Greenville 455-4949Williams Motors 886-2188A U T O M O B I L E S E R V I C E S / P A R T SD & E Auto Supply 886-8040Hoover’s Automotive 886-7781J J’s Quick Lube 886-8775O’Reilly Auto Parts 886-1755Talley Auto Parts 886-2191B A K E R I E SSweeties Donut Shoppe 886-6111B A N K SAlliance Bank 886-3244Cypress Bank 886-7425Guaranty Bond Bank 886-2274Heritage Land Bank 455-2835Inwood National Bank 886-2126B O O K S T O R E SEast Texas Book Store 886-3248C A B I N E T M A K I N GKeystone Mfg. Co. 886-1551

C A T E R I N G / M E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E SThe Lodge/Catering Company 886-7586C E L L P H O N E S A N D S E R V I C EFlying L Cellular 886-1062Russell Cellular 903-886-3865C H I L D D E V E L O P M E N TDNJ Learning Center 886-2414Wee Care at Sha’s Sha’s World Care Center 886-4911C H I R O P R A C T O R SBeacon Chiropractic 886-3100Jensen Chiropractic 886-4333C H R I S T I A N S C I E N C E P R A C T I T I O N E RJudy Biggs 903-413-5086C H U R C H E SCommerce 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 886-0917C L E A N E R SCountry Cleaners 886-1609C O M P U T E R S E R V I C E S / F O R E N S I C SWolf Security Analysts 366-6721C O N S T R U C T I O NBowen Family Homes of Texas 886-3310D. L. Lennon, Inc. 886-3174Oglesby & Associates 972-742-5099C O N V E N I E N C E S T O R E SFlying L Fast Mart 886-8091New Way 886-7684 C O S M E T I C SMary Kay Cosmetics - Victoria Williams 886-6707Verlin Conkle, Mary Kay Rep. 886-2258Violet Spell, Avon Cosmetics 903-453-5916C O U N S E L I N GHunt Co. Mental Health 454-6853Ronald W. Anderson, PhD. 886-4388C O U N T R Y C L U B SSand Hills Golf/Country Club 886-4455C R E D I T U N I O N SLone Star Credit Union 800-588-6928 D A N C E S T U D I O SLi-Sher Dance Studio 886-6431D E N T I S T SCozart’s Dental Office 886-3081Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS 886-6945D I S T R I B U T O R SBen E. Keith Company 886-2158Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 903-784-3336

E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N TCommerce Economic Dev. Consultants 886-1121E D I T O R I A L S E R V I C E SWord Magic 886-6498E D U C A T I O NTexas A&M Univ.-Commerce 886-5081Commerce Independent Schools 886-3755Paris Junior College 782-0330E L E C T R I C A L C O N T R A C T O R SKCC Electric 903-246-6245E L E C T R O N I C S U P P L I E SKartridge Korner 886-3312E M B R O I D E R Y / G A R M E N T P R N T G /P R O M O P R O D U C T SAll Star Enterprises 886-0300E M P L O Y M E N T A G E N C I E SKelly Services 454-4227E N G I N E E R SHayter Engineering, Inc. 785-0303F A R M S U P P L I E SHuffman Farm Supply 886-3368F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E SActive Wealth Management 455-6956AIS Financial Services 886-8050Continental Credit 886-8500Edward Jones & Company 886-3333Robert Peek Financial Services 886-2823ViewPoint Bankers Mortgage 903-455-1477F L O R I S TBickham Florist 886-3141F O O D S T O R E SBrookshires 886-3252F U N E R A L H O M E SCommerce Funeral Home/Cremation Serv. 886-8600Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home 886-3131F U R N I T U R EAffordable Furniture & Etc. 886-6096G o v e r n m e n tCity of Commerce 886-1100State Representative Dan Flynn 455-0971G R A P H I C S1st Choice Spirit, Grvl 454-8326H A N D Y M A N Jim of all Trades 903-217-4999H A R D W A R ECommerce Hardware & Feed 886-7917H E A T I N G / A I R C O N D I T I O N I N GKen Parker Service, Inc. 886-6990H O M E H E A L T H1st Choice 886-2666Encompass Home Health 886-8877H O M E R E P A I R / M A I N T E N A N C EAmerican Eagle Home Maint/Remodeling 886-4430HOSPICEVistaCare Hospice 454-1107HOSPITALSHunt Reg. Comm. Hospital-Commerce 886-3161Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville 408-5000


H O T E L / M O T E L SBest 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 886-3165H O U S I N GCommerce Housing Authority 886-2046I N S U R A N C EDiversified Insurance 886-6943Duncan Insurance 886-2183Dyer Insurance 886-2131Farm Bureau Insurance 455-6782State Farm Insurance 886-7774I N T E R N E T / C O M M U N I C A T I O N SeNet 886-8767Embarq 800-788-3500L E G A L / W I L L S / I D T H E F T S E R V I C E SPre-Paid Legals 214-228-7489L I B R A R I E SCommerce Public Library 886-6858LONG TERM CARE/SKILLED NURSING FACIL ITYBriarcliff Health Center 903-455-8729

MANUFACTURINGAlliance Carpet Cushion Co. 886-4153Covidien 886-3153Hydro Aluminum Metal Products 468-5012Legacy Housing 886-7394Zurn/Pex Hydronics 886-2580MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS | DESIGNCarolyn Thompson 886-8517MASSAGE THERAPYTop Knots Therapeutic Massage 886-8311MEDICAL SERVICESHulsey Therapy Services 886-7669Live Oak Professional Ctr. 886-8818Lowery Medical Supplies 395-4508MENTAL HEALTHLakes Regional MHMR 903 455-5770NEWSPAPERSThe Commerce Journal 455-4220The Commerce Connection 886-3950OFFICE EQUIPMENTAdvantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375OFFICE SUPPLIES/PRINTINGLatson Office Supplies/Printing 886-2710Personalized Printing 886-7173ORGANIZATIONSA&M-C Intercollegiate Athletics 468-3033Aglaia Club 886-1968American Legion Post No. 1 886-8479Celebrate The Children, Inc. 886-8365Commerce Bells of The Red Hat Society 886.6547Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn. 886-3758Commerce Humane Society 496-2412Coterie Culture Club 886-6263

Keep Commerce Beautiful 453-7201O R G A N I Z A T I O N S ( c o n t i n u e d )Kiwanis 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 886-6078Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club 366-2737 Rotary Club 886-7047Sigma Chi Fraternity 217-3821Sigma Tau Delta Upsilon Beta Chapter 886-5260Silver 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 P AY D AY L O A N SCash Express 886-6252P E C A N SCampbell Pecans 366-6833P E T S U P P L I E S / G R O O M I N G / B O A R D I N GC&P Bark & Purr 886-2524Pet Degrees 886-8469P H A R M A C I E STotal Care Pharmacy 886-8888P R I V A T E C L U BThe Drunken Mule 886-3289P L U M B E R SAshley Plumbing 886-2355Texas Plumbing Services 903 366 2056R A D I O S T A T I O N SE TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9) 885-1546KETR 88.9 886-5848R A I L R O A D SBlacklands Railroad 438-1324R A N C H E SOats Ranch 886-7951R E A L E S T A T ECentury 21 First Group 886-1200Jack Chapin Real Estate 886-6373R E A L E S T A T E I N S P E C T I O N SJK’s Professional Inspections 886-3069R E S A L E S H O P Goodwill Industries of NE TX 886-3600My Sister’s Closet (WIN) 886-1224The Bargain Box 886-8306R E S T A U R A N T SBlackJack 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 886-7771

R E S T A U R A N T S ( c o n t i n u e d )Mi Casita 886-4000Panda Chinese 886-4008Pizza Hut 886-9600Sonic Drive-In 886-7166Uncle Charlie’s Restaurant 886-0777R E S T O R A T I O N - W A T E R / F I R EServPro 972-736-2001

R E T A I LPampered Chef – Victory Williams 886-6707Wal-Mart 886-3108R E T I R E M E N T / A S S I S T E D L I V I N GColonial Lodge, Retirement Inn Grvl 454-6636Country Homes Estates 886-7754R O O F I N GThe Original I.C.S. Roofing, Inc. 903-455-8466 S A T E L L I T E SVideo Technology Service 886-3785SELF-STORAGE FACIL IT IESAll American Self Storage 886-7575Bluebonnet Self-Storage 886-8800The Guard House Self-Storage 886-6040S I G N SAmerican Sign and Design 886-8553T A N N I N G S A L O N SHealthy Glow Tanning Salon 886-0100T A X P R E P A R A T I O NH & R Block 886-7252Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 886-6175T I T L E C O M P A N YNorth Texas Title of Hunt County 454-3364T O B A C C OChaney’s Tobacco Station 886-8080T R A N S P O R T A T I O NHill Grain Company 886-3133T R A S H H A U L I N G - C O M M E R C I A LCity Sanitation 886-2314T R A V E L A G E N C I E SAll World Travel 886-2555T R U C K I N GBL II Logistics L.L.C. 886-2900U T I L I T I E SAtmos Energy 800-460-3030FEC Electric 455-1715Oncor Electric Delivery 888-313-6862Time Warner Cable 214.319.4842 455-0012V E T E R I N A R I A N SCommerce Vet Clinic 886-7941Gregg Animal Clinic 886-3911V I D E O SFamily Video 886-2243W E B S I T E D E S I G N & D E V E L O P M E N TLuminous Productions 903-851-3183W E D D I N GCelebrations-Wedding Cakes 886-3248W H O L E S A L E D I S T R I B U T O R

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Commerce Chamber of CommerceMission StatementThe purpose of the Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the common business 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.

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Hoover’s Automotive Hoover’s Automotive, owned by James and Irene Hoover, has been in business since 1969. It has been located at 1510 Washington since 1998. Hoover’s Automotive strives to give their customers the best possible service at a competitive price. Their goal is to treat each of their customers as they would want to be treated in hopes of earning customers’ trust.

They provide a wide range of services at their shop in order to make service needs a one-stop shop. Their services include: general repair, computer diagnostics, alignment and wheel balancing, brakes, A/C repair, engine tune ups, state inspections, flat repairs, and they sell a variety of new tires and used tires.

Their techs have over 60 years of combined experience, thus providing customers with reliable, professional service.

Their hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Their techs are off on Saturday but tire work and oil service are available on Saturdays. The telephone number for Hoover’s is 903 886-7781. You may visit them at their web page www.hooversautomotive.com.

Hoover’s is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and supports the activities of the Chamber.

Rotary Club, CommerceP.O. Box 441 Commerce, TX 75429903.886.7047Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.

T h a n k s to the Rotary for all the service projects they undertake including the flag installation on 24/50 for the 4th of July Celebration that make Commerce a better place to live, learn, work and play

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Celebrating the 4th on Saturday the 3rd!

COMMeRCeCONNeCTIONAdvertsing July 2010

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On Saturday July 3rd, the 10th Annual Commerce 4th of July celebration got off to a good

start with a Bike Parade. The first place winner was Philip Shumway, as Mr. Patriotic,

second place was Kiieren and Amery Cantera and third place went to Emily Faulkenberry. Morris Recreation Center was

a buzz with kids activities organized by CeCelia Marshall and Dietrius Holmes and included face painting, Twister as

well as a community swim and other activites. The rest of the day’s celebration was postponed to Monday because of

the threatening weather. The fireworks around Gee Lake on Monday night were awesome.

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Alliance Carpet| MohawkCelebrationsChaney’s Tanning SalonCity SanitationColonial Lodge Retirement InnCountry Cleaners

Commerce Hardware Commerce Economic Developement CorpCypress BankDuncan InsuranceeNetFirst Baptist Church

Hayter EngineeringJennifer ReevesJ. Russell Armstrong, CFP Oak Meadows TownhomesOats RanchPersonalized Printing

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