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October 2009 A Publication of the Commerce, Texas Chamber of Commerce Volume 7 - No 10

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PAIDPERMIT NO. 102Commerce, Texas

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Inside ConnectionBash Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

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

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

2009 New Chamber Members . . 2

National Night Out . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas Meals on Wheels Annual Silent Auction is October 5The 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.

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 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.

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 to 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 9:00 a.m. 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 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.

Vendors Signing Up for Two Events on October 10

Bash Clowns

Commerce Connection October 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

On September 9, the Commerce Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sam’s Club of McKinney, in front of the Chamber offices, welcoming them as a new member of the Chamber.

Gary Upchurch and Tish Chennault, marketing representatives of Sam’s Club, cut the ribbon and provided Sam’s Club goody bags to those present.

The following is a list of the 2009 new members of the Chamber. We are proud of our new members and the 2009 Chamber membership has reached 300 members. Members of the Chamber include organizations, churches, clubs, businesses and individuals. JOIN US!!!

KCC ElectricAmerican Eagle Home MaintenanceLuminous ProductionsCross Trails Cowboy ChurchDMP ServicesJudy Biggs Dr. Dan & Jalinna JonesNaeem Admad, CPAMain Street FashionsTexas Plumbing ServicesOriginal ICS RoofingMi Casita Mexican RestaurantBowen Family HomesBillie Mills Healthy Glow Tanning SalonRichard Tuerk

Uncle Charlie’s RestaurantAll Star EnterprisesAnnette TaggartFamily VideoSilver Leos Writing ClubOdd Fellow Lodge 234Sam’s Club of McKinneyJennifer ReevesWarren MorrisonGiggles & GrinsBois d’Arc Bed & BreakfastSigma Tau DeltaWee Care Day Care at Sha’s

Sha’s World Child CenterVictoria Williams Pampered ChefVictoria Williams Mary Kay Cosmetics


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

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL BASH PARADE WINNERS!!!!!!

Grand Marshal Award Louise Drake Garden ClubFloat covered in bois d’arc green and carrying

family of Dr. Fred Tarpley, the Grand Marshal

Bash Car Show Winners AnnouncedA perfect morning welcomed the sixty car show entries as they lined up in downtown Commerce Sunday morning, September 27.

MAYOR’S CHOICE Gerry and Linda Boren 1960 CorvetteMOST MILES DRIVEN Billy Harris 100 milesCLUB PARTICIPATION eCruisersBEST OF SHOW CAR Billy Harris 1933 Ford CoupeBEST OF SHOW TRUCK Amy Rasmusseh 1956 Chevy50/50 Pot Winner Tommy Humphries $146

There were first and second place winners in eighteen classes.First Place Winners were:

Tom Klock 1946 PlymouthLoyd Briganie 1955 ChevyKeith Haynes 1961 Chevy ImpalaToby Humphries 1977 Pontiac TransAmJack Ammons 2006 Pontiac GTOGerry and Linda Boren 1960 Chevy CorvetteAlan Holmquist 1966 Ford Shelby Cobra ConvertibleAmanda Harris 1967 CamaroBobby Anderton 1010 CorvetteBilly Harris 1933 Ford CoupeJimmy and Pam Stahr 1947 Ford CoupeAmy Rasmusseh 1956 ChevroletDonnie Massey, Sr. 1972 ChevyMike Willis 2004 Ford Mustang GTGaines Babb 1936 GMC Pick UpJeff Standford 1971 Chevy Pick UpTre’ Maddison 2002 Ford Ranger Pick UpJoe Crumpton 2003 HD Sportster

Best Group Entry Texas A&M University-Commerce Band

Best Performance Entry Commerce High School Band

Best Commercial Entry Li-Sher Dance Studio

Best Theme Ariel Parker, Unicyclist

Best Overall Entry Cub Scout Pack 323


1312 Washington street - CommerCe, texas 75428903 / 886-2126 - Fax 903 / 886-4552 - metro 972 / 226-0969

WWW.inWoodbank.Com

member FdiC EQUAL HOUSING

L E N D E R

First Place - Claire Dobbs - Nemo in Aquarium (Upper left photo on left)

Second Place - Mackenzye Gregory - Cheerleader (Upper left photo center)

Third Place - Kiland Cash - Snowman (Upper left photo on right)

Honorable Mention -Karley Potts - Soldier (Upper right photo on left)

Honorable Mention - Makayla Picket - GEICO Commercial (Eyeballs/Money) (Upper right photo on right)

Many other wonderful and creative entries of the contest (Lower left)

Winners of the Bois d’Arc apple decorating contest by fifth graders

at A.C. Williams Elementary School

Congratulations to the very creative students of Lonnie Plunkett!!!!


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 EVENTSLion’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

“Today’s Economy & Tomorrow’s New Future”..........October 29TAMU-C (Hosted by Hunt County Alliance for Economic Development and Partners

Trick or Treat on the Square.........5:30-7:00..................October 30

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

Northeast Texas 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

Prism Concert, TAMU-C............................................December 11

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


Campus Connection

Chaney’s tobaCCo station

We Cash all types oF CheCks

Western Union money orders

bUdgegt home phone serviCe

prepaid Cell phones bill payment Center

1601 live oak 903-886-8080

Bash Golf Tournament WinnersEighteen Teams participated in the Bash Golf Tournament on Friday, September

25 at Sand Hills Country Club. Linnea Smith was the Director again this year. The following lists the winners of the tournament. Congratulations to all the teams who won as well as the individuals who won the participation cash prizes listed below:

1st Place: Hulsey’s Heroes - Dr. Greg Hulsey, Dr. Marc McDaniel, Dr. Craig “Pinkie” Jensen, Michael Bates, Tom Hulsey, Mel Fox

2nd Place: City of Commerce - Phillip Smith, Gabe Wittkopf, Doug Caison, Jeremy Powell, Joe Fowler, Sam McCord

3rd Place: Hay & Oats -Ted Oats, Benny Herman, Roger Herman, Dick King, Jerry Lambert, Jackie Arnold

Putting Contest: Ronnie Nottingham Most Accurate Drive: Gabe Wittkopf

Closet-to-Pin #3: Don Morrison Closet-to-Pin #8: Tom Hulsey

Longest Drive (M): Kyle Smith Longest Drive (W): Misty Lair

Hulsey’s Heroes took First Place in Golf Tournament

New to the ChamberCommerce- Sigma Tau Delta Upsilon Beta Chapter, the English Honor Society

on the campus of TAMU-Commerce, is pleased to announce our membership in the Commerce Chamber of Commerce. We would also like to let the community know of several upcoming events to which the public is invited.

In celebration of the National Day on Writing held on October 20th, TAMU-Commerce will hold a week of events including a poetry night and a slam story night held at The Spot Brewery. For more information on these events and the others, please log on to

http://convergingliteraciescenter.wordpress.com/

On October 26th, Sigma Tau Delta will again hold their annual Edgar Alan Poetry night in the Hall of Languages from 7-10. This event is fun for all ages and includes food and a costume contest. Bring your poetry, or just be an audience member, and join us for this event that is always a big hit.

November 2nd, is the deadline for getting your submissions in to The Mayo Review, a journal published each year by the English Department at TAMU-C. Find out more information by logging on to http://mayoreview.blogspot.com/.

November 21st, Sigma Tau Delta will host a high school poetry contest for grades 9-12 at the Commerce High School from 10-12 with prizes being given in each grade for first, second and third place. We encourage our young people to get writing and enter!

Finally, there is an on-going Creative Writing Workshop held from 2-3 in the Communication Skills center, affectionately called the writing center, where tutors will be available to help work out the kinks or get through that horrible writer’s block. We welcome our community to these sessions.

TRICK OR TREAT on the Square Friday, October 30 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p;.m.

Commerce Connection Octobet 2009

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

Panimation Steel Drum Band performs at the Bash

Bad Moon Rising

Terry Harris singing with Dr. Doctor

Dr. Fred Tarpley, Grand Marshall

Garden Club Float with Dr. Tarpley’s family Cub Scouts in the parade

Li Sher Dance Studio

Ariel Parker, Unicyclist

Bash Photos


Beverly Sloan, RNNocona Clark, RN

COMMERCE101 Kings Plaza, Suite HCommerce, Texas 75428

(903) 886-2666 - Fax 886-3773

903-886-2355

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

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.

2009 BOIS d’ARC BASH SPONSORS


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

MEN 19 and under 1. Nick Minton 2. Joshua Berry 3. Austin Darden WOMEN 19 and under 1. Cheney Speight 2. Tessa Braddy 3. Sarah Darden MEN 20-29 1. Matt Brewer 2. James West 3. Jeremy Gamez WOMEN 20-29 1. Karen Prisby 2. Elizabeth Preas 3. Andra Bickel MEN 30-39 1. Jason Hudson 2. David Herbas 3. Jeff Pierce

WOMEN 30-39 1. Michelle Terrell 2. Deanna Marsh 3. Shawntay Carrier MEN 40-49 1. Kleiboer 2. Kevin Herbert 3. Jim Grove & Chuck Hollingsworth -- (tied) WOMEN 40-49 1. Kim Coffman 2. Denise Brady 3. Tammy Naizer MEN 50+ 1. Karl Zuber 2. Lonnie Visage 3. John Kelso WOMEN 50+ 1. Kathy M. --(last name illegible) 2. Marsha Shepherd 3. Geana Rinehart & Pamela Cattabiani -- (tied)

Results for the 2009 Bois d’Arc Bash 5K Run

OVERALL WINNERS 1. Karen Prisby (female)

2. Kleiboer* (male) -- only one name on the entry form 3. Kevin Herbert (male)

AGE CATEGORY WINNERS


Jennette Burnett, Executive Director

SAVE THE DATE!!!!OCTOBER 29, 2009

8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

“TODAY’S ECONOMY AND

TOMORROW’S NEW FUTURE”

A conference to prepare for tomorrow’s economy and challenges that must be faced

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

DR. LOWELL CATLETT RENOWNED ECONOMIST

Hosted by the Hunt County Alliance for Economic Development and partners

More Details to Follow!!!!Family members of A.C. Williams attended the dedication

The official ribbon cutting prior to the Open House

A.C. Williams School Dedication


CISD

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

A.C. Williams students performed during the dedication

Superintendent Blake Cooper read a Proclamation

New A.C. Williams

School Dedicated

September 20,2009

A capacity crowd filled the new ACW cafeteria Sunday, September 20, to witness a tribute to a great man as his name was transferred to a new structure. School administrators and members of the late A. C. Williams family took part in a formal dedication for the school which opened just in time for the start of a new school year.

ACW Principal Wes Underwood welcomed the audience and thanked everyone involved in making a successful start to the school year. Superintendent Blake Cooper thanked the A. C. Williams family for their attendance and for the impact their father had on generations of Commerce students while he was an administrator for the district. Williams was credited for smoothing uneasiness in the community which led to a successful integration of black and white students in the early 1960s. Dr. Wendell Edwards, representing the Sons of the American Revolution, presented American and Texas flags to Underwood and Cooper which had flown over the national and state capitols. Callie Hearne, daughter of A. C. Williams, shared several stories that revealed the encouraging nature of her father which led many people to become teachers.

Chairman of the Citizens Committee for the bond election Wyman Williams thanked his committee members and the community for their endorsement of a new school in the successful passage of the bond. ACW students also played a large role in the dedication ceremonies. Members of Cub Scout Pack No. 26 posted the colors and fourth grader Lily Selvaggi, representing Girls Scout Troop 8809, led the pledges to the flags. A student choir, led by Angela Neal, sang America, My Country Tis of Thee, Texas Our Texas, and Simple Gifts. Former ACW Principal Julia Robinson, now Director of Curriculum, Special Programs and Grants for the district, read a poem she composed entitled, “For the Children” to close the ceremony. Visitors were invited to tour the 66,400-sq-ft facility where teachers had showcased their new technology including Promethean boards and response systems. The building has 24 regular classrooms, six resource classrooms, an art room, two computer labs, a science room, a music room, a gymnasium, a cafeteria with a stage, a kitchen, a life skills room, a media center and an administration area. The school has three classroom wings with a wing for each grade level. The school has two separate drop off areas--one for parents and another for buses. Both the bus drop off and parent drop areas have long canopies to protect students from the weather. The administration area is arranged so that visitors have to enter the office before they can enter the main facility. It was designed by Claycomb Associates, Architects and constructed by W. B. Kibler Construction Co.


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We’re growing to servethe Commerce community’s health care needs

Hunt Regional Community Hospital Commerce

2900 Sterling Hart Drive903-886-3161

Hunt Regional Medical CenterGreenville

4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd903-408-5000

Hunt Regional Medical Center - GreenvilleHunt Regional Community

Hospital - Commerce

More Bash Moments.....................

CHS Drill Team

Rock Climbing Wall

Bouncy Houses

Aglaia Club Duck Race - Tyler Head wins $1,000 with Duck #92

CHS Band


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 450-0033Giggles & Grins 450-4746Wilde 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. 886-2414Wee Care at Sha’s Sha’s World Care Center 886-4911

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

COSMETICSMary Kay Cosmetics - Victoria Williams 886-6707Verlin 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 886-3368FINANCIAL SERVICES

Active 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

Chamber Business Directory


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 217-3821Sigma 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

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) 885-1546KETR 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 886-7771

RESTAURANTS (continued)Mi Casita 886-4000Panda 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 Pampered Chef – Victory Williams 886-6707Wal-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

VIDEOSFamily Video 886-2243

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.

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2009 Bois ‘d Arc Bash Youth Pageant

Age Class Winner Runner Up0-12 months Baby Miss Karley Hall Avery Isabell Baby Master Hunter Patterson Aaron Thomas

13-23 months Tiny Miss Kinleigh Walters Evelyn Jones Tiny Master Wyatt Davidson Gabriel Grice

2-3 yr olds Wee Miss Taytum Smith Morgan Bowen Wee Master Ian Gibson Michael Neel Jr

4-6 yr olds Mini Miss Sarah Underwood Jade Hines Mini Master Dakota Grice Brayden Koch

7-10 yr olds Junior Miss Alysia McCormick Mikayla White

11 and up Senior Miss Alaura Delcambre

Beautiful children graced the stage of the 2009 Bois ‘d Arc Bash Youth Pageant held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. The Baby Miss and Master babies began our pageant at noon. Karley Hall was selected the winner and Avery Isabell the runner up for the Baby Miss contest. Hunter Patterson was crowned our Baby Master and Aaron Thomas the runner up. Tiny Miss was quite exciting, especially to Evelyn Jones our runner up and Kinleigh Walters, the winner of the Tiny Miss class. The audience was delightfully entertained by our little darlings gasping in delight as they were awarded their trophies. The Tiny Master for 2009 was awarded to Wyatt Davidson, and runner up award goes to Gabriel Brice. After a short break for lunch, we began the afternoon awarding Michael Neel Jr as the runner up and Ian Gibson, with his striking red hair, the winner of the Wee Master boys age 2-3. Our judges chose Taytum Smith as this year’s Tiny Miss and Morgan Bowen the runner up, both girls wore their favorite color dress, what else but pink! The young ladies of the next class were stunning on stage that was adorned with flowers graciously donated by Bickham Florist making the Mini Miss class the longest for our judges because of the girls’ beautiful dresses and perfectly poised personalities! The competition of the class was tough for the Mini Miss winner Sarah Underwood and the runner up Jade Hines. The Mini Master for 2009 was awarded to Dakota Grice sporting a cowboy hat and the runner up award went to Brayden Koch. A cowgirl, Alysia McCormick is this year’s Junior Miss and Mikayla White in her beautiful blue gown was chosen as the runner up, and the last class of the day was awarded to Alaura Delcambre, our 2009 Senior Miss. Chi Omega was gracious with their time and came to judge our Bash Pageant and Mrs. Gray at Bickham Florist provided our stage with beautiful flowers. DSK Construction creatively prepared a festive photo area including a banner resembling the brightly colored Bash t-shirt and the celebrated horse apples, providing our contestant’s a place to take memorable photos. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and contestants in making the Bash Youth pageant a success and an enjoyable event for the beautiful babies in Commerce!

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