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KAUFMAN, TEXAS A real home town. Membership and Referral Guide 2 15 TEXANS SERVING TEXANS Call today for a FREE 360 Review® of your current insurance. Robert Dobbs, Agency Manager Pam Remmers, Agent Adam Jasien, Agent Brandie Garner, Agent Pat Reedy, Agent Courtney Brock, Agent Shannon Barnett Agent 2477 N. State Hwy. 34 Kaufman, TX 75142 972.962.2116 Coverage and discounts are subject to qualifications and policy terms, and may vary by situation. ©2015 Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. KAU0315 Providing Opportunities and Solving Problems Since 1979 U-RENT-IT SALES & SERVICE “Our customers’ success is our success.” www.urentitsalesandservice.com Contractors Equipment, Homeowner’s Tools, Wedding & Party Supplies, High Lift Equipment, Margarita & Concession Equipment, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Portable Toilets, U-Cart Concrete 2280 W. Moore Ave., Terrell 972-524-RENT www.kaufmantx.com 1725 T.L. Townsend, Rockwall 972-771-1885 1310 S. 3rd Street, Mabank 903-887-7368 Kaufman, Texas 3 Table of Contents: PO Box 146 – 2311 S. Washington St. Suite A Kaufman, Texas 75142 972-932-3118 972-932-8373 (fax) www.kaufmantx.com For more information about relocating your business, contact the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation PO Box 146 - 2311 S. Washington St. Suite A Kaufman, Texas 75142 972-932-5332 972-932-8373 (fax) www.kaufmanedc.com Produced by The Kaufman Herald PO Box 460 - 300 N. Washington St. Kaufman, Texas 75142 972-932-2172 972-932-2172 (fax) www.kaufmanherald.com Design Jan Temple Advertising Sales Amy Fowler, Monica Lewis Copywriters Anne Glasscock, Monica Lewis Photography Monica Lewis, Ike Youngs, Shelli Couch, Bobby Lewis, Danielle Haynes, Amy Fowler, Steve Snyder, Don Johnson, Tassie Winters All ad copy and ads, unless submitted by advertisers, in this publication are copyright of The Kaufman Herald. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any process without written permission from The Kaufman Herald. Effort has been made to make this publication as complete and accurate as possible. All references contained in this publication have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. The Kaufman Chamber Magazine and Membership Directory is an annual publication of The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce as a service to the membership, newcomers and associates. The Membership listing is a listing of Kaufman Chamber of Commerce Members as of April 24, 2015. While every reasonable effort has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this publication, The Kaufman Herald assumes no liability resulting from any error or omission from this publication, or from the use of information contained herein. If a listing is in error, please call the Chamber at 972-932-3118. 4 4 Kaufman, Texas • What Your Chamber Is ....................................................................................................... 4 • 2015 Officers and Letter from the Chairman ................................................................... 5 • 2015 Board of Directors and Chamber Committees ...................................................... 6 • When It All Began ............................................................................................................... 9 • Getting Connected ............................................................................................................ 10 • City of Kaufman Boards & Members .............................................................................. 12 • Kaufman City & County Phone Numbers ...................................................................... 12 • Certified Retirement Community .................................................................................... 13 • Healthcare ........................................................................................................................... 14 • Things to do Around Kaufman ........................................................................................ 18 • What Kaufman Offers ....................................................................................................... 19 • Chamber Calendar of Events ..................................................................................... 20-21 • Chamber Member Services & Application for Membership ........................................ 22 • Chamber of Commerce Staff & EDC Director .............................................................. 23 • Education ............................................................................................................................ 27 • Categorical Member Directory ................................................................................... 28-31 What Your Chamber is: The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in our community. Working alone may not always be successful so the Chamber works together, pooling time and resources so that great accomplishments can be made that benefit the entire business community. What Your Chamber is not: Your Chamber is not a part of the city, county or state governments; a civic, service or social club; a social service or welfare agency. Who Leads Your Chamber: Your Chamber is run by its members. The 29 members of the elected Board of Directors determine policies and set goals. Six Directors are elected each year for a three year term. The Executive Committee is elected by the Board. A Chairman presides over all the Board meetings. The day-to-day operations are handled by a paid professional president and staff. Your Chamber has Five Functions: • Economic Development: Assist existing businesses, industries and developers and retail firms in Kaufman to grow and expand locally with priorities of tax generation, job creation and capitol investment. Create a climate that encourages existing businesses to choose to add shifts or expand locally as they find new markets, expand their product offerings or as a demand for existing products increases. • Membership Services: Promote an affirmative and interactive membership program. Develop and maintain programs that generate sources of funding. Achieve effective and efficient internal Chamber operations. • Tourism: Create awareness that Kaufman is a designation for visiting landmarks, memorials and special events. Attract outside visitor dollars to our local restaurants, motel and retail businesses by providing advertising and promotion for community events. • Community Development: Improve the communications, health care opportunities, marketing local businesses, transportation, small business opportunities, appearance of the community and volunteer options for the Kaufman Area. • Government Relations: Identify issues, monitor proposals, ordinances and legislation. Develop and communicate pro-business positions on city ordinances, county ordinances and state legislation and regulation affecting the growth and profitability of Kaufman business and industry. www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman Chamber of Commerce 2015 OFFICERS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD KEITH THOMPSON CHAIRMAN ELECT DAVID PARKER ABOX Packaging Co. 972.932.6594 Parker Ashworth Funeral Home 972.932.8152 VICE CHAIR LARRY MINOR Falcon Steel 972.932.2157 TREASURER JOHNNY COUNTRYMAN Certified Public Accountant 214.755.1917 PAST CHAIRMAN WENDY THOMAS Thomas Protective Service 214.803.3863 Kaufman Chamber of Commerce FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD I t is my great honor to serve as the 2015 Chairman of the Board for the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The enthusiasm and diligence of our Past Chairman, Wendy Thomas, coupled with the hard work of our Chamber staff, Board of Directors, and the support of our chamber as a whole, positions our community for positive growth in the years to come. Kaufman is blessed to have a business community that emphasizes strategic growth and prosperity. Such a philosophy allows for our community to be a place where people will want to live and raise their families and where businesses will want to locate. I am very proud of the work we have done to boost our local economy and continue to improve the quality of life for our community. We will continue what was started this past year in becoming a resource to all our local businesses and industries by providing communication, information and support. Additionally, we will organize events that will bring our community together to network and showcase their talents. With many thanks, Keith Thompson 2015 Chairman of the Board www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 5 Kaufman Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADAM JASIEN BOBBI BYFORD BRYAN BEAVERS CARL STAPP CARMA SULLIVAN CATHY COULSON CHIP MURREY CHRISTINE BORDERS DAVID PARKER DUSTIN TALLANT GAIL TILSON HECTOR TORRES JANA EWING JASON HARDY JASON WARREN JIMMY TUCKER JOHNNY COUNTRYMAN KEITH THOMPSON LARRY MINOR MARCY CALLAWAY MONICA LEWIS SILVER GUILLEN WENDY THOMAS JOYCE CUMMINGS 2015 COMMITTEES 6 Kaufman, Texas PATSY YOUNGS Certified Retirement Community | Tourism Business Resources | Member Services www.kaufmantx.com Texas’ Oldest, Most Experienced & Trusted Hospice Provider VNA Hospice Care VNA Hospice Care is Texas’ oldest, most trusted and experienced hospice provider. Our highly qualified staff provides support and care when traditional medical treatments no longer offer the hope of a cure. VNA Hospice Care focuses on living life to its fullest and treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve. VNA Private Care VNA Private Care empowers you to age where you are most comfortable – at home. Through our personal care services, VNA Private Care is an affordable alternative to nursing homes and extended hospital stays. • • • • • • Companionship Dementia Assistance Medical Care Fall Prevention Transportation Mobility Assistance • • • • • • Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Medication Management Personal Grooming Shopping Bathing • • • • • • Errands Night Supervision Laundry Incontinence Care Activities of Daily Living Dressing To schedule your free in-home informational visit (972) 962-7500 • vnatexas.org Professional Office Building 1 • 874 W. Hwy 243 • Suite 105 • Kaufman, TX 75142 Helping North Texans Age With Dignity Since 1934 www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 7 Taking your business from plans to profits When you’re ready to build on your achievements, our trusted bankers are ready to support your personal and professional goals. Our business bankers live and work in your community and know that good relationships make us all stronger. With our customized tools and services, we may help you grow your enterprise and build a legacy of wealth and success. :PdU\P]• ! BFPbWX]Vc^]Bc • 972-("!- &! Kaufmans37ASHINGTON3Ts wellsfargo.com John D. Mosley Attorney at Law Welcomes you to Kaufman 201 W. Mulberry, Kaufman 972-932-2127 © 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (1176656_11325) www.johnmosleylaw.com Our family caring for your family. PARKER-ASHWORTH FUNERAL HOME $ # $#! $ " Call 972-932-4533 Click centurylink.com Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Services are subject to change and may vary by service area. Requires credit approval and deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at www.centurylink.com. High-Speed Internet – Consistent speed claims are based on CenturyLink providing High-Speed Internet subscribers with a dedicated, virtual circuit connection to the CenturyLink central office. © 2015 CenturyLink. All Rights Reserved. The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink. 8 Kaufman, Texas parker-ashworthfuneralhome.com Locally Owned & Operated 2217 S. Washington St., Kaufman 972-932-8152 www.kaufmantx.com WHEN IT ALL BEGAN selected (93 votes for Kingsborough, 90 votes for Center Point). With that vote, the name of the town was changed from “Kingsborough” to “Kaufman” in accord with the legislation. THE HISTORY OF KAUFMAN COUNTY In April 1851, Frances A. Tabor, the widow of Dr. King, deeded AND THE CITY OF KAUFMAN 150 acres of land for the new county seat, reserving only 12 lots for herself. This land included the site of the old fort and included he settlement that would later be known as Kaufman County much of what became the City of Kaufman. The work of the county grew up around Kings Fort, a small fortress comprised of four government was then transferred there in November of 1851. It has cabins, a stockade and a fence to serve as protection for a group of remained there ever since, although in two elections in 1879 and surveyors William King was financing to survey the area. Indians 1885 the new town of Terrell was selected as the new county seat, were common in this country and the fort served as cover, as well although not by the two-thirds majority required. as a home base for the surveyors and other travelers. William King continued his efforts to lure settlers to the area, buying land Since 1851 the town square has remained the center of activity of until shortly before his death in 1841. When Charles F. Mercer’s Kaufman, and the courthouse the focal point. The first courthouse was colonists began to arrive in the vicinity between 1844 and 1846, a simple one-room building which had been remodeled. It was located King’s Fort became the center of a dispersed community known as at the southwest corner of Washington and Mulberry Streets, i.e., not Kingsborough. on the present courthouse square. The courthouse was only twenty by Kaufman County was formed in 1848 and was named after David thirty feet and the county’s needs quickly outgrew this facility. S. Kaufman, a noted Texas patriot who in 1845 was elected as one A contract for a new brick courthouse was let in 1859 and, of the first members of the Texas Delegation to the United States following an intense dispute over the quality of construction, was House of Representatives. John H. Reagan, then a member of the occupied in l86l. The worst fears of some were borne out, and the state legislature, introduced the petition in order to honor his friend courthouse was abandoned in 1862. After using some temporary Kaufman. The county seat, when selected, was also required to bear quarters, the old wooden courthouse came back into use, serving the same name. The northern part of the county included the present until 1868. A contract for another courthouse was let in 1869 Rockwall County and the eastern part included some of the present and was first used in February 1871 for the District, although it Van Zandt County, but the southern boundary was only about two was not completed until August 1872. This building was of frame miles south of Kingsborough. In February 1850 new adjustments were construction, fifty feet by fifty feet, and had two stories. The made in the eastern and southern boundaries of Kaufman County. courtroom occupied the second story, while various county officials Despite the fact that Kingsborough was the only settlement of any had offices on the first floor. real size in the new country, it was not initially the county seat. An The continued growth of the county as well as concerns about election held in 1848 the possibility of a fire to select the location in the frame building of the county seat caused the county chose the geographical commissioners center of the county, to vote for a new and another election stone courthouse held after the shift in December 1885. of boundaries chose Th e old building the new geographical was moved to the center (“Center corner of Cherry and Point”) on 150 acres Washington Streets to be donated by and used while the R.A. Terrell. Center new courthouse was Point was about three under construction. to four miles north The new courthouse of Kingsborough. was accepted in July A petition was of 1887 and remained subsequently in use until early in submitted to the Texas 1955 when it was torn legislature calling down to make way for for another election and, in March 1851, the present two-story Kingsborough was building. We support economic activity that T Welcome to Kaufman, Texas! enhances our quality of life and the economic environment we live in. www.kaufmantx.org 972.932.2216 www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 9 GETTING CONNECTED Moving to a new town can often turn into a stressful situation, especially since most utility companies no longer have local offices. Listed below are the numbers and information that might make the transition a little easier. ELECTRICITY — TXU ENERGY, new residential service may be started by calling 800-554-2143. There is no local payment location; all bills must be paid through the mail. Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative also provides electrical service to the Kaufman area. TVEC’s telephone number is 972-932-2214. Payments may be made at the main office on Hwy. 243 in Kaufman. GAS — ATMOS Energy. 888-286-6700. Penny’s Gas (rural customers), 972-932-2814 or 972-932-3104. The office is located at the junction of Hwys. 34 and 243. A Family Tradition Since 1912 PRITCHETT’S TELEPHONE — CenturyLink, call 800-366-8201. Local and metro numbers are available. One Ring Networks, call 1-855-ONE-RING. Jewelry Jewelr ry Castingg Com Company, Inc. CABLE TV — Suddenlink, 877-794-2724 Fi Jewelry, Fine Diamonds, D Custom Cus Jewelry Casting and C Repair INTERNET CONECTIVITY — CenturyLink, call 800-366-8201 One Ring Networks, call 1-855-ONE-RING WATER — Water service is available through the City of Kaufman at 972-932-2216. The office is in city hall at 209 S. Washington. Outside the city limits, a number of local rural water supply companies provide service including: Gastonia-Scurry Water Supply Corp., 972-4523388; Becker-Jiba Water Supply Corp., 972-4983592; College Mound Water Supply Corp., 972563-1355. Also, North Kaufman Water Supply Corp., 972962-7614; Oak Grove Water Supply Corp., 972-932-2800; and Rose Hill Water Supply Corp., 972-932-3077. Watches, er Grandfather welry Clocks, Jewelry atch and Watch pair Repair “ Help in g fo lk s st a y a t h o m e” www.americanhomecare.us Nursing s Home Health Aide s Social Worker Physical Therapy s Occupational Therapy s Speech Therapy Primary Home Care (PHC) s Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Home Medical Equipment s Oxygen s Hospital Beds s Scooters Mesquite 972-686-6447 1-866-295-4USA 10 Kaufman, Texas Rockwall 972-771-4500 1-866-257-4USA Terrell 972-524-5800 1-866-290-4USA Emory 903-473-4401 1-866-900-4USA T Trophies, Awar Plaques, Awards, Me Medals, Club D Discounts 211 W. Moore Ave, Terrell 972-563-8874 www.pritchetts.com www.kaufmantx.com PRITCHETT’S Family Tradition Since 1912. Downtown Terrell for over 40 years. Jewelry Casting Company, Inc. A Family Tradition since 1912 972.563.8874 www.pritchetts.com 211 W. Moore Ave., Terrell The Pritchett family name has long been associated with quality care and service. American Home Care, American Home Hospice and Associated Medical Equipment are locally owned and operated by Doug and Lecia Pritchett RN, BSN. As local leaders in the health care industry, they’ve grown to serve eighteen counties in the Dallas metroplex and parts of East Texas. American Home Care sets itself apart by offering a continuum of care, including Home Care, VA Home Care, VA Aide/Attendants, Primary Home Care, Community Based Alternatives, Home Medical Equipment and Hospice. Doug and Lecia have been actively involved within our health care community for many years. They have sponsored the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and coordinated the Professional Health Care Network Group. In addition, they’ve made many trips to Austin and Washington, D.C. to lobby for health care benefits and reform. American Home Care offers medical services that help patients rehabilitate or maintain independence in the comfort of their own home. American Home Care offers nursing, rehabilitative therapies, aides, social services and attendants. Doug Pritchett, Jr manages Associated Medical Equipment. He and his professional staff supply a wide variety of home medical equipment such as oxygen and wheelchairs with prompt courteous service. American Home Hospice is comprised of a specially trained team who offer medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources to patients and their families who are in the last stages of a serious illness. The Pritchett’s and their employees take great pride in “Helping folks stay at home” through all aspects of their life. Pritchett’s Jewelry Casting Co, a 43-year-old fixture in downtown Terrell, offers a wide assortment of jewelry, watches, charms, pens and unique gift items. They provide custom laser engraving on a variety of trophies, awards and gifts perfect for sporting events, corporate recognition and personalized gift giving. Jewelry services include custom design jewelry, sizing, cleaning, repair, watch battery replacement as well as diamonds and precious stone replacement. Most services are done on-premise for customer convenience. Doug grew up in the jewelry business. Today, his son Paul works alongside his father at the store. Pritchett’s Jewelry has long been associated with fine craftsmanship and has been a family tradition since 1912. 972.524.3800 216 W. Moore Ave., Terrell www.kaufmantx.com 972.524.5800 www.americanhomecare.us 214 W. Moore Ave., Terrell 972.524.5800 211 W. Moore Ave., Terrell Kaufman, Texas 11 CITY OF KAUFMAN BOARDS & MEMBERS Volunteers serving on boards help Kaufman operate smoothly. In addition to city council and city employees, many citizens volunteer their time to serve on various boards. Their dedication helps provide important services. Kaufman Economic Development Corporation does not work directly under the city, but it does work with the city, and board members are appointed by city council. KEDC works with business prospects interested in relocating to Kaufman. The efforts of KEDC board members can bring additional jobs and tax base to the city. CITY COUNCIL Dr. William Fortner Barry Ratcliffe Jeff Council Jeff Jordan Charles Gillenwater Ryan Parker Patty Patterson PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Larry Nelson Allison Rand Toddie Lee Wynne Burton Brown Kay Ferrell Patrick Cardoza Greg Doster KAUFMAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Roy Ferrell Lisa Parker Jeff Jordan Barry Ratcliffe Carl Stapp BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS John Elzner Kathy Burt Steve Hulme Jimmy Reed Ken Ferrell Clayton Kelley (Alternate) EMS BOARD Eddie Brown Jeff Council Byron Gregg PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Bryan Nalls Jr. Neil Fanion Robert Williams Roy Hicks Courtney Godwin Stan Kapp Kyle Griffin KEEP KAUFMAN BEAUTIFUL Teresa Gregg Cara Stahlman Elaine Marusak Kelli Johnson Fallon Wynne Way Janis Lindsey Brandee Ashley CITY & COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS As you move into your new community, here are a few useful phone numbers: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Star Transit: 972-563-5875 972-932-3118 Kaufman Christian Help Center: 972-932-8866 CITY OFFICES City Hall: 972-932-2216 Animal Control: 972-932-3094 Fire Department: Emergencies: 911 Administration: 972-932-3538 Police Department: Emergencies: 911 Administration: 972-932-3094 Water: 972-932-2216 Kaufman Sports Complex: 972-932-2216 HEALTH CARE Community Health Center: 972-932-7001 Meals on Wheels: 972-932-7002 Physicians Referral: 877-847-9355 Hospital: 972-932-7200 Outreach Health Service: 972-932-1961 HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross: 972-563-1030 Salvation Army: Brenda Smith, 972-962-1345, (9-1, Mon.-Fri.) Women’s Shelter: Genesis Center, Nancy Shoenle, 972-932-4351 KAUFMAN COUNTY OFFICES Courthouse: 972-932-4331 Historical Commission: Jamie Laywell 469-376-4121 Law Enforcement Center: 972-932-4337 Library: Yasma Holland 972-932-6222 Senior Citizens Center: 972-932-7002 Sheriff ’s Department: Emergencies: 911 Administration: 972-932-4337 United Way: 972-563-9955 STATE OFFICES Department of Human Services: 972-932-9100 Driver’s License: 972-551-6050 Food Stamps Assistance: 972-932-9100 Post Office: 972-932-2215 NEWSPAPER The Kaufman Herald: 972-932-2171, fax 972-932-2172 Our specialty is your family’s medical care. We accept Medicare and most insurance plans. Now accepting new patients. Kaufman County Title & Abstract Co. Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy Flu Shots Immunizations Established 1873 Locally owned and operated Women’s Health Care Cancer Screenings Diabetic Screening & Management Benjamin R. Brashear, M.D., DABFM Your trusting source for all your real estate needs for more than 140 years. Pat Smith, Amanda Rocha, Alyssa Rocha, Alyssa Torres, Tana Corbin, Paula Deckard, Mark Calabria, and Hector Torres 972-932-2417 2309 S. Washington St., Kaufman Warren Cave, APRN, FNP-C Crystal Lucas, APRN, FNP-C Rebecca Wolfe, APRN, FNP-C We offer cosmetic botox. 2801 Millennium Dr. Ste. B, Kaufman www.bfmkaufman.com 972-932-8555 “Like” us on Facebook. 12 Kaufman, Texas www.kaufmantx.com KAUFMAN CERTIFIED AS RETIREMENT DESTINATION The City of Kaufman became the 35th GO TEXAN® Certified Retirement Community through the Texas Department of Agriculture in July of 2010. The GO TEXAN® Certified Retirement Community Program helps encourage retirees and potential retirees from Texas and beyond establish their homes in Texas communities. The program recognizes the quality of life in Kaufman as a model community in Texas. For retirees, Kaufman can be an enjoyable and energetic place to live. the Heritage Jubilee in April, the Cotton Festival in September and the Polka Festival in May in addition to many more. Kaufman is often referred to as having the perfect blend of progress and tradition, as well as having a small town atmosphere with big city conveniences. It is an ideal town to retire in. For more information on visiting or moving to Kaufman look us up at kaufmantx.com or call us at 972-932-3118. To be considered for the program, the City of Kaufman was graded on what makes us a desirable retirement location by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The application covers 15 areas of desirability, including housing, demographics, climate and geography. Other criteria that are deemed important are low crime rates, arts and entertainment within a fift y-mile radius, as well as recreation, sporting events, and opportunities to work or volunteer. One of the biggest considerations in this application is the availability of quality health care, which Kaufman has in the form of our award winning Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman. Kaufman has often been described as having a comfortable small town atmosphere with access to big city conveniences. We are located 37 miles from downtown Dallas so fine dining, museums, concerts and professional sporting events are within easy reach. Within the city, we have many locally owned retail shops & restaurants, some of which are located on the historic town square. Additionally, there are several golf courses within easy driving distance of Kaufman as well as lakes to boat and fish on. If festivals entice you there is a plethora to choose from in Kaufman County as well as the surrounding areas. Kaufman hosts an annual Scarecrow Festival and parade in October and a Fourth of July Picnic in the Park. Neighboring towns hold www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 13 TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL KAUFMAN Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is a 91-bed acute-care, fullservice medical center serving Kaufman and Henderson counties and the southern part of Dallas County since 1979. The hospital’s services include women’s services, wound care, diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation and pain management services. Texas Health Kaufman, an affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, is also a Level IV Trauma Center. In 2014 Texas Health Kaufman earned the Stage 7 Award from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Analytics, the nation’s major health information technology association. Stage 7 is the highest level of electronic health record adoption a hospital can achieve. The hospital was also recognized as one of 37 national finalists for Premier’s 2014 QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare. This designation recognizes top performance in up to six dimensions of care including cost, evidence-based care, mortality, harm, patient experience and readmissions. For more information, call 1-877-THRWELL, or visit TexasHealth.org/ Kaufman. www.MedicineAssociatesKaufman.com Call us today! 972.932.5555 874 Ed Hall Dr. [ Professional Building 1, Suite B-108 [ Kaufman, Texas 75142 [ 972-932-5555 Hours [ Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 14 Kaufman, Texas www.kaufmantx.com You care for everyone. We care for you. Right here in Kaufman. If you are looking for women’s health services, look no farther than Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman. We understand women’s unique health care needs and offer equally unique solutions. Our OB/GYN department can help during your pregnancy, birth or in any stage of your life. Find the answers to your women’s health needs with us. Find the right OB/GYN care for you. 1-877-THR-WELL | TexasHealth.org/Kaufman Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital. © 2015 www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 15 PREPARATION N ★ PURPOSE ★ PRIDE Things to do ... AROUND KAUFMAN CITY LAKES PARK 1500 Terrell Highway Kaufman, TX 75142 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CUSTOM MADE INDOOR WEATHER SALES & SERVICE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL 972-287-7997 24 hr. service | We service all brands. www.ackaufmantx.com 7$&/$(7$&/%5 CREEKVIEW GOLF COURSE 1602 US Hwy. 175 Crandall, TX 75114 972-427-8400 INDIAN OAKS GOLF COURSE 4067 Lee Lane Kemp, TX 75143 903-498-3564 KINGS CREEK GOLF CLUB 6025 Club Dr. Kemp, TX 75143 903-498-8888 KAUFMAN COUNTY POOR FARM Highway 34 & FM 1388 Kaufman, TX 75142 CEDAR CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 18392 Country Club Dr. Kemp, TX 75143 903-498-6761 KAUFMAN SPORTS COMPLEX 595 Terrell Highway Kaufman, TX 75142 TANGER OUTLET MALL 301 Tanger Drive Terrell, TX 75160 972-524-6034 TROUBADOUR BLACKBERRY FARM 5018 VZ County Road 2602 Canton, TX 75103 903-848-9108 ) Creating a strong local economy ) Promoting the community ) Providing networking opportunities ) Representing the interests of business with government VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK AND VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL OF TEXAS 3970 S. Houston St. (FM 1388) Kaufman, TX 75142 NO. 1 BRITISH FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL MUSEUM 119 Silent Wings Blvd. Terrell, TX 75160 972-524-1714 KAUFMAN ARCADE & SKATE 201 S. Old Rail Road Kaufman, TX 75142 972-932-7799 HAM ORCHARDS 11939 County Road 309 Terrell, TX 75161 972-524-2028 KAUFMAN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES 112 S. Jackson St. Kaufman, TX 75142 972-932-7002 Barry J. Pierce, CPA Certified Public Accountant Charted Global Management Accountant Accuracy ~ Integrity ~ Personal Service These are the principles, I’ve built my business on. 2311 S. Washington St. Ste A 972-932-3118 www.kaufmantx.com 18 Kaufman, Texas s0AYROLL3ERVICES s'ENERAL!CCOUNTING "OOKKEEPING3ERVICES s&INANCIAL#ONSULTING s-ANAGEMENT#ONSULTING s4AX0REPARATION s)NDIVIDUAL s0ARTNERSHIP s#ORPORATE s%STATES 1004 S. Washington, Suite 100, Kaufman, TX 75142 972-932-9086 bpiercecpa@hotmail.com www.barryjpiercecpa.com s3TRATEGIC0LANNING &INANCIAL&ORECASTING "UDGETING s4AX0LANNING3TRATEGIES Non-Tax Season HOURS: Tax Season (Jan - Mid April) Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM (Mid April - Dec.) Mon - Thu: 9AM - 5PM Closed on Fridays Special appointment times available www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman offers quality living, endless opportunity N estled in the rich landscape among three of North Texas’ busiest highways, Interstates 20 and 45 and U.S. Highway 175, the City of Kaufman just might be one of the state’s best-kept secrets. An easy drive away from the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Kaufman also leads the way to much sought after attractions in East Texas, including the once-a-month shopping mecca of Canton and Lake Tawakoni’s coveted recreation and campsites. Kaufman itself boasts a park dedicated to all veterans from Kaufman County. The site also is home to a segment replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Along with an unbeatable location, making the city even more appealing to businesses — large and small — is the much-talked about family-friendly environment found just about everywhere, from the streets wrapping the square, churches and classrooms to the city’s sprawling sports complex. The focus of government and economic development leaders is on serving area citizens and stakeholders as well as attracting quality companies to well-planned industrial, commercial and retail sites that offer thousands of available and useful square footage. Arguably Kaufman’s hallmark is its historic pedigree. Nowhere is this more evident than its preserved town square, home to the county’s courthouse, restaurant and shops, along with an abundance of period dwellings that marry with newer construction throughout the community. With its perfect combination of an easily accessible location, business-friendly attitude and unparalleled quality of life, Kaufman is a city that offers endless opportunity. BUSINESS AS USUAL Kaufman’s dedication to attracting and maintaining businesses is unquestionable. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, a 100-bed, stateof-the-art facility, ABOX Packaging, servicing some of the country’s best-known entities, and Falcon Steel, which employees more than 200 non-union workers, all are testaments to the city’s appeal. Other long-standing employers include Kaufman County and the Kaufman Independent School District. Combined, they employ more than 1,000 people. Manufacturers and distributors employ an estimated 20 percent of the city’s diverse job base, while 17 percent work in medical-related fields and another 23 percent in government. “We import about 2,900 workers per day into our community,” Kaufman EDC executive director, Lee Ayres said. “It actually bulks up our daytime population, which in turn helps our retail and service industries. They may not live here, but they might buy gas, groceries or visit their insurance agent here.” Multiple locations in Kaufman are ready to house new businesses. Retail and office spaces, ranging from 1,500 to 6,000-square-feet, are available at Prairie Creek Business Park along U.S. Highway 175. In downtown Kaufman, on the city’s historic square, lease space of up to 3,000-square-feet is being offered. “We work very hard to try to attract business. That’s part of [our job]”, said City Councilman Barry Ratcliffe. The city council in conjunction with the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation tries to prepare the whole community for the future.” When the council and KEDC can draw business to town, he said, that creates revenue and those dollars generate sales, which helps the city operate and make improvements while largely keeping the tax rate from rising. Kaufman already is the location of Falcon Steel, a company whose products help guide motorists and transport electricity, not only in www.kaufmantx.com the DFW area, but also throughout the state and across the country. Along with transmission lines, Falcon consistently builds lighting poles and overhead sign structures for high profile improvements like Dallas’ “High Five”, the city’s busiest highway interchange. They’ve also constructed goods for Duke Energy and contributed to wet projects near Las Vegas. “We’ve built for just about every utility in the United States,” said General Manager Larry Minor, a Kaufman native who has been with Falcon nearly 30 years. While ripe for larger retailers and manufacturers to occupy prime real estate, Kaufman also is the kind of place that is dedicated to and supports small businesses. QUALITY OF LIFE Check any of Kaufman’s local restaurants, shops, or parks and a certain hard-to-find charm is apparent. There’s a down-home way about folks rarely found these days, especially in larger cities. Yet Kaufman has maintained a high quality of living through the years. Current Mayor Dr. William Fortner’s wife, Norma, is from Kaufman, however, that was not the reason the couple located their family here nearly four decades ago. Instead, opportunity knocked. Dr. Fortner chose to leave Dallas to join a solid group of local physicians. “Six years later, we got [Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital],” he said. “Very few towns the size of Kaufman have a hospital, and it’s a quality hospital, too. I’m real proud of it. Kaufman is a small town, so you get to know a lot of people. You go to the store and you don’t know anyone [in a big city]. I go to the store here and I know all kinds of people. We have good schools and the low crime rate is a big deal.” Long time resident Barry Ratcliffe who serves on the Kaufman City Council and the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation said the city’s size and all that comes along with it lured his family east. “What attracted me was it’s small town atmosphere and the school system, because I had school-aged children at the time,” he explained. “I’m from a small town, so it had everything I was looking for and everything was close. We just like the quiet, closeness of the community.” Parks and schools often are the signifiers of a great community and Kaufman is no different, with a celebrated school district and much-used sports complex along State Highway 34. As far as higher education goes, Trinity Valley Community College’s Health Science Center and School of Nursing offers a variety of health occupations programs since 1983. Kaufman Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, Anne Glasscock pointed out that Kaufman also is a Certified Retirement Community, designated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. To help further heighten the quality of living for its residents, the Kaufman Chamber, along with the City of Kaufman and STAR Transit, embarked on a project to provide a fixed bus route in response to the number of citizens observed carrying large parcels on foot from shopping destinations. In October 2011, the project was deemed the best economic development project by a small chamber in the state of Texas. Perhaps what makes Kaufman such an ideal location, for work and play, is the evidence of strong community spirit and hard-working citizens and leadership. Kaufman, Texas 19 JANUARY KAUFMAN, TEXAS Board Retreat: The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce meets to make plans for activities and events for the upcoming year. Volunteers discuss how they can best fulfill their mission to improve the community through its support of Kaufman residents, business owners, city leaders and the school district. The meeting promotes interaction between members of committees who develop a comprehensive Business Plan to promote economic development, tourism and community development efforts. FEBRUARY Business Expo: Member businesses are invited to display in the foyer of the annual Membership banquet. This is an excellent opportunity to share the successes of your company with other community members and business owners. Membership Banquet: With an average attendance of about 300, Chamber members gather to recognize outstanding volunteers and The Teachers of the Year. The evening includes a keynote speaker and recognition of the individuals who are instrumental in promoting, organizing and staffing community events. Business to Business Networking Event MARCH Kaufman County Day: Community leaders visit the State Capitol in Austin each year to meet personally with legislators about issues that directly affect Kaufman and Kaufman County. The annual visit provides local volunteers and business leaders an opportunity to take part in planning for growth while working to ensure that the city retains its value as a rural community. Kaufman County Livestock Show: The Kaufman County Fair Grounds come alive each spring with the activity of the Livestock Show in which students from all over the County showcase their animal, art and cooking projects. The show culminates in a live auction of the placing animals. Quarterly Members Luncheon APRIL Business to Business Networking Event MAY Golf Tournament: Business leaders and community members gather at the beautiful Cedar Creek Country Club to support the Chamber in this annual fund raiser. The tournament includes a morning and afternoon tee time, lunch, hole in one opportunity, putting competition and individual challenges. Kaufman County Relay For Life: An evening fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Held each Spring, the event attracts hundreds of volunteers who compete on teams to raise money and awareness for people with cancer. The event, which kicks off at 7 p.m. includes a luminaria ceremony, a survivor walk, a silent auction and on site fundraiser at campsites set up around the track. Memorial Day: Ceremonies and ride to the Texas Wall. Local vendors and motorcycle games. Quarterly Members Luncheon Kelsey R. Wyble, Attorney at Law 48BTIJOHUPO4USFFU,BVGNBOt LFMTFZXZCMF!XZCMFMBXDPNtXZCMFMBXDPN 'BNJMZt#VTJOFTTt8JMMT&TUBUFTt$JWJM-JUJHBUJPOt)FBMUI$BSFt.FEJBUJPO 20 Kaufman, Texas www.kaufmantx.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE Business to Business Networking Event JULY July 4th Celebration: Celebrate the nation’s birthday with us as we “Picnic in the Park” at Shannon Park. Join us for a parade and a afternoon of fun with watermelon, games, water slides, pony rides, rock climbing wall, bounce houses and more. This celebration is hosted by Keep Kaufman Beautiful and the Chamber. AUGUST New Teacher Welcome: Area businesses along with the Chamber of Commerce welcome new teachers to the City of Kaufman with bags full of promotions and gifts from member businesses. Quarterly Members Luncheon Business to Business Networking Event SEPTEMBER Serving Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall and Dallas Counties sss Gail Tilson, Branch Manager Escrow Officer 972.962.8482 sss 403 S. Washington, Kaufman sss 1023 W. Hwy. 175 Crandall Annual Civic Auction: This annual event attracts 350-400 people to a silent and live auction with hundred of items. The event is themed each year and boasts fast paced fun with lively action. The auction raises money to promote the chamber activities throughout the year. Dozens of volunteers and the chamber staff ensure the success of this event. OCTOBER Scarecrow Festival: Held the fourth Saturday in October the Scarecrow Festival marks the community’s biggest attraction of the year. Designed to attract visitors and provide entertainment for local residents, the annual festival attracts a large one day crowd. The festival kicks off with a parade that starts at 9am and has over 100 entries including the antique tractor club. Featured activities include live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a children’s area, sports bike show and many more events. Halloween on Houston: Hundreds of children of all ages gather on Houston Street on Halloween night to trick or treat at the spooktacularly decorated historic homes. This tradition is amazing to behold. Business to Business Networking Event NOVEMBER Veterans Day: November 11. Flag folding ceremony. KISD bands and choir perform. Quarterly Members Luncheon DECEMBER Tree Lighting: The month of December starts off with the City’s Tree Lighting ceremony which highlights the singing talents of Kaufman ISD children. Santa Claus has been known to stop in for pictures and wish lists. The season wouldn’t be complete without the lighted Christmas parade, festivities and the fantastic light show on the Courthouse Square put on by the Kaufman Heritage Society. Business to Business Networking Event +!5&-!.,5-"%2#/ /HYKPL)VHYK9VVÄUN0UZ\SH[PVU7HPU[:\WWSPLZ ;YLH[LK<U[YLH[LK>VVK7S`^VVK4V\SKPUN /HYK^HYL7S\TIPUN,SLJ[YPJHS %(WYs+AUFMAN4X 972-932-1381 &AX WWWKAUFMANLUMBERCOCOM www.kaufmantx.com Kaufman, Texas 21 JOIN THE KAUFMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE According to an ACCE national study, consumers are 63% more likely to buy from chamber members! Membership can significantly boost a business’ image among consumers. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Company name: ____________________________________ Contact person (1): __________________________________ Title _____________ Cell# (will not be published) __________________________ Contact person (2): __________________________________ Title _____________ Cell # ________________________________________ Physical address: ____________________________________ New Chamber Members • Groundbreaking/ribbon cutting with picture in The Kaufman Herald • Business name on the electronic sign for minimum of two weeks • Recognized at the Quarterly Membership Luncheon • Recognized on the Chamber’s Facebook and Twitter __________________________________________________ Mailing address: ____________________________________ __________________________________________________ Phone #:___________________________________________ Cell # _____________________________________________ Fax #: _____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ • Leadership through committee involvement • Business referrals (web, calls and walk-ins) Website: ___________________________________________ • Small Business Development Center Rep available # of employees ______ Type of business __________________ • Promotional materials displayed in Chamber lobby Listing description for website (2) _______________________ __________________________________________________ How did you hear about the Chamber? __________________ __________________________________________________ PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit Card ❑ Check ❑ # __________ • Quarterly Members Luncheons • Business to Business Networking Events • Promotional privileges for sponsors of Chamber events • Weekly e-mail updates on local activities • Booth at the annual Business Expo Invoice _______________________________________ • Listing in Chamber’s new resident brochure as applicable Account # ____________________________________ • Access to member address labels for mailings as needed Expiration Date _________ Customer Code _________ • Special pricing for advertising on the electronic sign Tell us more about your business • Official membership plaque Are you a home based business? ___Yes ___No • Link to your website Do you have a walk-in facility? ___Yes ___No • Listing on the Chamber’s website Are you a minority or woman owned business? ___Yes ___No • Invitation to add advertising gifts to new teacher packets Do you have a second business location? ___Yes ___No Please indicate your expectation or greater value to be provided for your business with the Kaufman Chamber: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 22 All Members Kaufman, Texas • Shop local initiatives • Application for inclusion in Membership Directory and on city map • Political advocacy in legislation affecting business climate Application is also available on-line at www.kaufmantx.com www.kaufmantx.com KAUFMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF ANNE GLASSCOCK President/CEO Anne Glasscock is starting her ninth year as President of the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband Kyle and their two daughters, Marti (14) & Isabel (11) moved to Kaufman in June of 2007. Anne graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences. Prior to the Chamber of Commerce she worked for the Dallas Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Anne continues to volunteer for the Red Cross and serves on the Supervisory Committee and as an International Humanitarian Law, Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor. This past year she had the opportunity to teach for them in Central America. Anne serves as the Administrator for Kaufman County Leadership Council and is a member of the Kaufman Lions Club. She also serves as Secretary of the Kaufman County Crime Stoppers Board. Additionally Anne acts as the administrator for the Leadership Kaufman County class, of which, she is a 2006 graduate. In June of 2013, she graduated from Leadership North Texas Program, which is a graduate Leadership program. In 2012 Anne completed her requirements to become an Accredited Chamber Executive through the Western Association of Chamber Executives and is the only Chamber President in the State of Texas to hold this title. In 2014 she joined the Board of Directors for the Western Association of Chamber Executives. “This 100th year is going to be one of many changes and I am looking forward to a fantastic year!” watching her kids in sports, camping and having fun with family and friends. destination location for tourism, retail, and industry. Please come in and share your ideas, strengths, and areas where you would like to make a positive impact on our community. Our mission is to honor tradition and promote the continued progress of Kaufman.” Shayne is a graduate of Kaufman High School, has a BA in Organizational Communication, and a MA in Humanities. SHAYNE LARANGO Tourism Specialist TONI BARDIN Office Manager Toni Bardin serves as the Office manager for the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce and Kaufman Economic Development Corporation. Toni has been with the Chamber since Dec. 2014. Toni has been married to her husband Shane for 12 years and they have 3 children. Dalton 7, Carley 4 and Brantley 1 ½. Toni has lived in Kaufman County all her life. Toni will be involved in almost every aspect of the Chamber, including the Civic Auction, Golf Tournament, Membership Banquet, Kaufman County Day in Austin and other committees and events. She enjoys Shayne Larango is beginning her second year as part-time Tourism Specialist for the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Kaufman. Her responsibilities are coordinating and growing the annual Scarecrow Festival and the Fourth of July Picnic at Shannon Park. She is focused on promoting Kaufman as a destination place for tourism and community activities. Utilizing the Chamber as a center point for community organizations and resources continues to be a goal moving forward. In addition to event planning, she moved vendor registration and payment from paper to an online system, created a social media presence for event promotion, and has written a walking tour of the historic Kaufman Square. In 2015, she plans to bring more innovation, marketing, and collaboration to the tourism aspect of business and industry in Kaufman. “It takes a team of people dedicated to a vision of highlighting the historical, cultural, and community aspects of Kaufman that would make it a NANCY HELLER Administrative Assistant Nancy Heller serves as a part-time administrative assistant for the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce and Kaufman Economic Development Corporation. Nancy joined the staff in May 2012. Nancy and her husband, Brian Heller, moved to Texas in 2009 after living and working in New Jersey all their lives. They are the proud parents of two married daughters and have recently become first time grandparents to their daughter Janine’s new son, Greyson. Janine lives and works in the Dallas area, while Kristen, a fan of the cooler weather, lives and works in the Boston area. Nancy values time spent with her family and looking after her many animals. Kaufman EDC Executive Director Lee E. Ayres The mission of the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation is to make Kaufman one of the most economically prosperous suburbs of Dallas and one of the best places to work in North Texas. KEDC is led by a five member board of directors headed by volunteer President Roy Ferrell. The corporation leases space from the chamber and chamber support staff doubles in the same capacity for the KEDC. The KEDC developed a new matching grants program last year to help revitalize and improve property on the Town Square, Central Business District and the Washington Street and Mulberry Street corridors. Grants are available for new/repaired sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, front building facades, signage and more. The Chamber and Kaufman EDC cut the ribbon on the new 160,000 square foot Walmart Supercenter and a new Whataburger in 2014 and broke ground on a new 15,000 square foot strip center in Kings Fort Market Center. A lot adjacent to the center is now home to La Pradera Restaurant, one of the nicest sit down restaurants in Kaufman County. The Kaufman EDC funded $400,000 of the western portion of the new Kings Fort Parkway and has pledged approximately $1.5 Million towards the streets, utilities and other infrastructure within the Market Center. Kaufman also broke ground on the new Highway 34 by-pass in 2014, a project the Chamber began working on in the early 1970’s. The Kaufman EDC provided a major push over the last seven years acquiring donated right of way and pledging $1.7 Million www.kaufmantx.com towards the project. Kaufman EDC also agreed to an infrastructure/jobs retention grant related to the project in 2014. The new by-pass should open up more than 1,000 acres for new industrial, commercial and residential development. “Where the Kaufman EDC’s top priorities are job creation, attracting new local option sales tax dollars to the city and bringing in taxable capital investment to Kaufman, to accomplish that we must be supportive of many things considered community development. This includes but is not limited to transportation infrastructure, education, health care, utility infrastructure, mobility and aesthetics,” according to Lee Ayres. “I am excited about the next three years for Kaufman and south-central Kaufman County. The Chamber of Commerce, City of Kaufman and the Kaufman EDC have created a superb partnership over the last five years that should serve the community well in the decade ahead,” Lee Ayres serves on the Board of the chamber as annex-officio member. He is Chairman of the Board of Texas Health Presbyterian Kaufman Hospital, Chairman of the U.S. 175 Corridor Alliance and an officer on the board for Star Transit. He is a past board member of the Texas Economic Development Council and past Chairman of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Marketing Team. Kaufman, Texas 23 Key Management & Leadership The ownership and management team of Thomas Protective Service, Inc. has an extremely diverse background and substantial experience in business, public law enforcement, U.S. military service, plant/warehouse management, school administration, and corporate security. When varied credentials and qualifications are mixed with empowered employees, who have a passion to succeed, the result is a high performance record. If you desire a better process and a successful result for your security needs, allow us to join your team. Who We Are Founded in 1981 by former Dallas County, Texas Sheriff Carl Thomas and his wife, Susan, Thomas Protective Service, Inc. has benefited from a prosperous heritage of service excellence for over thirty years. Our original foundation is still solid, held together by the cornerstone of integrity, expertise and enduring qual- 24 Kaufman, Texas ity. As our industry has changed, we have adapted, but we’ve never abandoned our core beliefs. The sound principles of mutual trust, performance and accountability continue to endear us to our customers. Technological Advances Thomas Protective Service, Inc. maintains real-time dispatch in our communications center. Our communications center is responsible for ensuring our officers safety and consistent customer coverage through our computer based monitoring system. This system tracks officer arrival and departure times as well as two hour interval “welfare checks” to verify officer location. Our automated monitoring system integrates scheduling, payroll, and invoicing services. You will always enjoy the experience and personal touch of speaking with a TPS employee 24 hours per day, seven days per week. www.kaufmantx.com HISTORY OF Thomas Protective Services, Inc. T homas Protective Service, Inc. was established in 1981 by former Dallas County Sheriff Carl Thomas and his wife, Susan, at the family home in Dallas, Texas. A firm believer that entrepreneurship is alive and well in this country for those who are willing to take a chance to succeed, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas built the family business one partnership at a time. ISD, Kaufman County Crime Stoppers, Kaufman Christian Help Center, USO, and Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center. Wendy Thomas is considered one of the strongest advocates for the law enforcement community and often rallies behind their efforts. Today, under the leadership of the Thomas’s eldest daughter, Wendy Thomas, the company is licensed in over half of the United States with offices from the East Coast to West Coast and employs over 500 individuals nationwide. Enjoying the community spirit of Kaufman, the family built the Corporate Offices in Kaufman approximately five years ago. Former District 4 State Representative Lance Gooden says it best, “Wendy is truly the most genuine and generous person I have come to know. Her charismatic attitude, solid morale character, and tremendous work ethic inspire all around her. Kaufman is very fortunate to have Wendy, her family, and her company. She is truly beautiful not only on the outside, but also on the inside you will find a woman with the heart of gold.” “I recall sitting in our conference room one morning about a decade ago when Wendy announced that she wanted to take the company to a national level,” acknowledges Carl. “Never shy on asking for the order, she sought out an opportunity to grow our existing customer base on a larger scale.” Within a two year time frame, Ms. Thomas traveled across the country examining in various states and retaining the necessary company licensure. Consequently, the company changed the paradigm and became a national player in the security industry. As one of the largest, privately-held security companies in the nation, Thomas Protective Service, Inc. is now recognized as a major business in their industry. Larry Minor, General Manger of Falcon Steel Company, shares his opinion: “I have known Wendy since going through Kaufman County Leadership together in 2011. Wendy taught me what a true community leader is. She gives willingly of her time and effort to build a better community because she believes in the goodness of its citizenry. Not only is she a great asset to the community, but she also has a great business mind. She manages business with skill and integrity and she is one of the first people in the business community I will go to for advice and guidance when facing tough decisions. Personally, I am very lucky to know her and privileged to call her a friend.” Some of the specialized services the company offers are state certified security personnel, concierge services, CCTV monitoring and access control systems, security consultations, background investigations, criminal background searches, safety awareness programs, as well as loss prevention programs. Keith Thompson, owner of ABOX Packaging, also has kind remarks: “I have had the privilege of knowing Wendy Thomas for many years. She is very active in the Kaufman area both professionally and personally. Wendy is a tireless worker and contributor to the betterment of our county and city. She serves on several Boards and is very instrumental in many positive changes and fund raising efforts for our community. She is very focused and dedicated to the volunteer aspect of making changes for the citizens of Kaufman County.” In 2010, Ms. Thomas received her certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier, as a Woman-Owned Business. In addition, for the last five consecutive years, Thomas Protective Service, Inc. has been selected as a “Top 100 Woman-Owned Business in the Nation” and a “Top 25 Woman-Owned Business in Texas” by Diversity Business. Following in her father’s footsteps, Ms. Thomas was recently accepted into the American College of Homeland Security where she will be examining to receive her Certification as a Homeland Security Expert and was recently accepted into the American College of Forensic Examiners as a security expert. A Servant’s Heart The Thomas Family often sponsors and contributes to non-profit groups and fundraisers, including the Kaufman Children’s Shelter, Kaufman Chamber of Commerce Civic Auction and Golf Tournament, Texas Health Presbyterian Black Tie Ball, United Way of Kaufman County, Kaufman www.kaufmantx.com Memory of a Loved One Upon the loss of their loved one (Kaufman County Sheriff ’s Department Patrol Sergeant Carl “Skip” Thomas), The Thomas Family established the Carl “Skip” Thomas, III Memorial Fund benefiting first responders who work in Kaufman County faced with a life-threatening illness. In addition, a scholarship was established to graduating KHS seniors interested in a law enforcement career. “We wanted to honor the memory of my brother in a way that he would be very proud and would be of benefit to those he worked with,” states Ms. Thomas. “We have experienced first-hand the brethren and camaraderie of the law enforcement and fire fighting community through our loss of Skip. If it were not for their support and compassion during our greatest personal tragedy, I don’t think we would have the courage to return to our daily lives.” Kaufman, Texas 25 PAUL MURREY FORD In business since 1952 Senior Living KAUFMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER Properties, LLC Our caring staff gives our residents all the love and personal attention they need to feel truly at home. We take special pride in being able to offer our residents the best possible care. 3001 S. Houston St., Kaufman 972-932-2118 972-962-2151 1105 E. Mulberry, Kaufman Se Habla Español www.paulmurreyford.com usedcarskaufman.com WE SUPPORT OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Manufacturing Facility 706 Rand Road, Kaufman Attention to detail by real people. 972-932-9800 26 Kaufman, Texas www.kaufmantx.com The Kaufman ISD is dedicated to the principles of rigorous PREPARATION, a strong sense of PURPOSE, and PRIDE in accomplishment. A midsized district, KISD employs over 500 community members and houses over 3,700 students on seven campuses. The highly awarded district excels in Academics (District UIL Academic Champion for multiple years), Athletics (State Qualifiers in Cross Country, Track, Powerlifting), and Fine Arts (State Qualifiers in Band and Choir). With a growing Career and Technical Program, Robotics, Archery, and Fishing teams, the district truly offers something for every student! Thanks to strong community support, Kaufman ISD will be constructing a new high school that will open in the Fall of 2017. Categorical Member Directory AccountantsCertified-Public Barry J. Pierce, CPA (972) 932-9086 1004 S. Washington, Ste. A Kaufman, TX 75142 Concern for Community Johnny D. Countryman, PC (214) 755-1917 6129 Quail Run Kaufman, TX 75142 Animal Adoption While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities. 1-800-766-9567 www.tvec.net Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, Inc. (903) 432-3422 10200 CR 2403 Seven Points, TX 75143 Apartments Bridgewood Ranch Apartments (972) 932-7711 4100 Vista Lane Kaufman, TX 75142 Arcade Kaufman Arcade & Skate Center, Inc. (972) 932-7799 201 Old Rail Road Kaufman, TX 75142 Arena Witherspoon Ranch (972) 977-7663 5580 CR 277 Kaufman, TX 75142 Assisted Living Colonial Lodge Retirement Inns (972) 563-1043 202 FM 2578 Terrell, TX 75160 OF KAUFMAN COUNTY Give Locally Stays Locally 972-563-9955 kaufmancountyunitedway.org Follow Us on: Life Open Heart, Open Home (972) 551 -3155 9422 E. Hwy. 80 Terrell, TX 75161 Rosehaven Assisted Living Inns #10341 (214) 288-5887 102 E. 9th St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP (214) 965-9800 1800 Lincoln Plaza Dallas, TX 75201 Shackelford, Hawkins and Associates (903) 887-4878 427 N. Gun Barrel Ln. Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 Wyble Law Firm, PLLC (972) 932-3130 108 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Automobile Dealers Daniel’s Auto Sales & Detail (972) 932-7598 2878 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Paul Murrey Ford (972) 962-2151 1105 E. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Stanley Chevrolet (972) 932-2195 825 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Automobile Repairs & Service Daniel’s Auto Sales & Detail (972) 932-7598 2878 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Eagle Lube & Oil (972) 932-7710 804 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman, Texas Catering Best Bail Bonds (972) 932-3232 500 E. Highway 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Eddie Deen & Co., Inc. (972) 524-3010 1104 S. Virginia Terrell, TX 75160 Banks & Banking Associations American National Bank (972) 932-7045 2700 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Compass Bank (972) 932-2109 2219 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman County Credit Union (972) 932-8323 315 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Texas Farm Credit Services (903) 675-9388 520 E Tyler St Athens, TX 75751 John D. Mosley, Attorney (972) 932-2127 201 W. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Ronnie’s Body Shop (972) 932-3429 8637 Co. Rd. 148 Kaufman, TX 75142 Lisa Gent Harrison Attorney at Law (972) 932-3956 113 W. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Stanley Chevrolet (972) 932-2195 825 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Renaissance Cake Company (972) 932-2148 1007 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Body Piercing Churches Calvary Baptist Church (972) 932-2691 1609 Rand Rd. Kaufman TX, 75142 Building Materials Church of Our Merciful Saviour (972) 932-4646 500 S. Jackson Kaufman, TX 75142 Paul Murrey Ford (972) 962-2151 1105 E. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Attorneys Pete’s Romas, LLC (972) 962-8081 100 Crossroads, Ste. D&E Kaufman TX, 75142 Painful Pleasures Tattoo & Piercing Studio (903) 498-7246 13058 E State Hwy. 175 Kemp, TX 75143 Kaufman Lumber Co LLC (972) 932-1381 3222 E Hwy 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Rey’s Lube and Wash (972) 932-9030 501 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 La Hacienda Catering (972) 552-2772 524 Pinson Road Forney, TX 75126 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (972) 932-2131 2100 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman Express Car Wash (214) 912-6760 2300 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Reed’s Garage (972) 932-2015 408 W. Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 Julio’s Market (972) 932-2221 201 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Child Development & Day Care Promiseland of Kaufman’s FBC (972) 932-7796 302 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Double R Ag Supply (972) 932-3058 1100 E. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Taylor Tire & Automotive (972) 932-1447 701 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 28 Bail Bonds Country Bible Church (972) 932-4652 401 N. Shannon St Kaufman, TX 75142 First Assembly of God (972) 962-6574 3401 S. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 Business Counseling TVCC-SBDC (903) 675-7403 201 W. Corsicana St. #6 Athens, TX 75751 Business Park Leasing TFT Real Estate, LLC (972) 816-8676 P.O. Box 429 Kemp TX, 75143 Carpet & Rug Dealers/Cleaning SERVPRO of Kaufman County/Cedar Creek (972) 524-3894 11830 FM 2932 Forney, TX 75126 First Baptist Church (972) 932-2526 302 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 First United Methodist Church (972) 932-2838 208 S. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 Grace Christian Church (972) 932-2045 504 S. Houston Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Life Church (972) 962-7888 113 N. Jackson Kaufman, TX 75142 Southside Baptist Church (972) 932-6217 2626 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 St. Ann Catholic Church (972) 962-3247 806 N. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Victory Church (972) 452-3751 7325 S. State Hwy. 34 Scurry, TX 75158 City/State Officials City of Kaufman (972) 932-2216 209 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Cleaners Lott’s Cleaners (972) 932-3114 112 W. Grove St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Clinics & Medical Groups Kaufman Community Health Center (972) 932-7001 101 N. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 Therapy Works! (469) 595-3737 2700 Commerce Way, Ste 100 Kaufman, TX 75142 Coffee Shop Side Street Coffee (972) 957-7033 209 N. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Conference Center Star Brand Ranch Executive Retreat (214) 577-6132 1182 Star Brand Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Construction Companies Homebuilders, Gen. Cont. Carter Builders (972) 962-7068 P.O. Box 598 Kaufman TX, 75142 Nexxus Custom Homes (972) 564-9454 408 Pinson Road Forney, TX 75126 R & R Roofing (469) 766-7579 308 S. Commerce St. Kemp, TX 75143 Southern Home Craft, Inc. (903) 603-7589 2005 Melody Circle Kaufman, TX 75142 www.kaufmantx.com Contractors-Electrical Plumbing & Mechanical A+ Plumbing (972) 932-0133 2000 W. Main St. Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 Inwood Electric (214) 236-1038 16945 CR 4072 Scurry, TX 75158 Parks Construction (972) 427-6881 1101 E. US 175#100 Crandall, TX 75114 Department Stores Fitness Center Tanger Outlet Center (972) 524-6034 301 Tanger Dr., Ste. 113 Terrell, TX 75160 Anytime Fitness (972) 932-2219 11 Oak Creek Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Domestic Violence Help Kaufman Strength Training Center (469) 600-4990 2014 Front St Kaufman, TX 75142 HHM Family Crisis Center (972) 551-2700 301 Jackson Street Terrell, TX 75160 Drug Store/Pharmacy Convenience Store J & J Convenience Store (972) 932-2836 300 W. Grove St. Kaufman, TX 75142 K & J Family Market (972) 962-6501 5473 W. US Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Cosmetics Lashilicious by Sandy (214) 908-4911 1207 S. Austin Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Laura Henry, Mary Kay Consultant (214) 316-8361 1086 Summerville Kaufman, TX 75142 Counseling Hilltop Recovery Ministries (469) 595-4905 1408 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center (972) 932-6252 500 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Credit Unions Kaufman County Credit Union (972) 932-8323 315 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care Alan Brunelli, DDS (972) 932-2311 1401 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Dr. Ernest H. Moore (972) 962-6588 505 S. Washington #A Kaufman, TX 75142 Timothy A. Sloan, DDS (972) 932-4312 2211 Old Kemp Hwy. Kaufman, TX 75142 www.kaufmantx.com Medication Station (972) 932-6855 700 Ed Hall Kaufman, TX 75142 Engineers-Civil, Enviro, Mech & Consulting Shiels Engineering (972) 962-8112 P.O. Box 1193 Kaufman, TX 75142 Environmental Consultants Environmental Co-op (972) 524-0007 1100 Airport Rd. Terrell, TX 75160 Event Venue Cedar Creek Country Club (903) 498-6761 18392 Country Club Dr. Kemp, TX 75143 Maples Hall Event Venue (214) 718-0543 114 N. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Star Brand Ranch Executive Retreat (214) 577-6132 1182 Star Brand Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Witherspoon Ranch (972) 977-7663 5580 CR 277 Kaufman, TX 75142 Farm Supply Double R Ag Supply (972) 932-3058 1100 E. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Financial & Financial Advisors Amanda Verde State Farm (972) 932-3360 9 Oak Creek Drive, Ste. E Kaufman, TX 75142 Wealth Management of ANBTX (214) 863-5725 2700 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Funeral Homes Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home (972) 932-2191 305 N. Jackson Kaufman, TX 75142 Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home (972) 932-8152 2217 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Golf Course/Club Cedar Creek Country Club (903) 498-6761 18392 Country Club Dr. Kemp, TX 75143 Government Kaufman Economic Dev. Corp. (972) 932-5332 2311 S. Washington St. Ste. A Kaufman, TX 75142 Grocers Brookshires Food Store (972) 932-3815 2235 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Walmart 4164 (469) 595-7068 300 Kings Fort Parkway Kaufman TX, 75142 Hair Salon Claudia’s Hair Design (972) 932-3800 1903 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Air Systems Mechanical (972) 962-2750 109 Old Railroad Kaufman, TX 75142 Del Toro Heat/Air Conditioning (972) 932-2292 11859 CR 104 Kaufman, TX 75142 Precision Air (972) 287-7997 205 N. Hwy. 175 Seagoville, TX 75159 Home Health Care American Home Care (972) 524-5800 214 W. Moore Terrell, TX 75160 Bridgeway Health Services (903) 880-5000 164 Heritage Pkwy. Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 Visiting Nurse Association (972) 962-7500 102 W. Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 Your Health Team (972) 962-8349 1512 FM 2727 Kaufman, TX 75142 Hospice Agency Alinea Family Hospice Care (972) 563-1560 303 East College Street Suite C Terrell, TX 75160 Always Accurate Hospice (469) 376-6763 7829 CR 151 Kaufman, TX 75142 American Home Hospice (972) 524-3800 216 W. Moore Ave. Terrell, TX 75160 Visiting Nurse Association (972) 962-7500 102 W. Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 Hardware Hospitals Ace Hardware (972) 932-2787 1200 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Texas Health Presbyterian Kaufman (972) 932-7200 850 Ed Hall Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Double R Ag Supply (972) 932-3058 1100 E. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman Lumber Co LLC (972) 932-1381 3222 E Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Heating & AC Distributors, Equip & Repairs Absolute Air Conditioning and Heating (972) 932-5373 P.O. Box 532 Kaufman, TX 75142 Humane Society Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, Inc. (903) 432-3422 10200 CR 2403 Seven Points, TX 75143 Ice Cream Steph-N-Robyn’s Sweet Shop (972) 932-2132 9 Oak Creek Drive Kaufman, TX 75142 Individuals Rod Adams (972) 932-6485 P.O. Box 442 Kaufman, TX 75142 John V. Blain, Jr., P.E. RPLS (972) 563-3936 5350 Co. Rd. 279 Kaufman, TX 75142 Jake E’s Riding Round Up Therapeutic Horse Riding Center Wade Gent (972) 932-7779 113 W. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Lance Gooden (972) 552-5715 P.O. Box 2125 Terrell, TX 75160 Politician Bobby Rich (972) 741-9939 605 S. Houston St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Insurance Amanda Verde State Farm (972) 932-3360 9 Oak Creek Drive, Ste. E Kaufman, TX 75142 Cindy Boshart Insurance Agent (972) 567-1229 9102 Lakeridge Lane Kaufman, TX 75142 Where the healing begins. Psalm 20:7 Children, Adults, Mental Health, Physical Needs, Veterans 972-962-2828 214-458-9578 JakeEsRR.org Curt Cilio Allstate Ins. (972) 564-5580 205 E. U.S. Hwy. 80, #130 Forney, TX 75126 Farm Bureau Insurance (972) 962-2116 2477 N. Hwy. 34 Kaufman, TX 75142 Rowden, Hendrickson, Shipley & Rymer, Inc. (972) 932-7665 115 W. Mulberry St. Kaufman, TX 75142 ϔ State Farm Insurance (972) 932-6653 407 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Taylor Insurance (972) 932-7075 200 W. Fair Kaufman, TX 75142 Internet Service One Ring Networks (903) 705-9150 902 W. Tyler Athens, TX 75751 Suddenlink Communications (972) 286-5931 3815 Pioneer Road Balch Springs, TX 75780 Jewelers/Engravers Pritchett’s Jewelry Casting Co. Inc (972) 563-8874 211 W. Moore Ave Terrell, TX 75160 (972) 932-3610 www.LegacyACA.com Part of the Farm Credit System Kaufman, Texas 29 KAUFMAN COUNTY CREDIT UNION A branch of Employees Credit Union ´([FHOOHQWÀUPVGRQ·W EHOLHYHLQH[FHOOHQFHRQO\ LQFRQVWDQWLPSURYHPHQW DQGFRQVWDQWFKDQJHµ 7RP3HWHUV 315 E. Fair St., Kaufman 972-932-8323 FAX 972-932-8393 www.ecudallas.org Lawn Equipment Retailer Metal Products Nursing Homes Physicians & Surgeons Four Bros. Power Depot (972) 563-6880 8741 East I 20 Terrell TX, 75161 Mueller, Inc (972) 932-3247 3550 E US Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman Health Care Center (972) 932-2118 3001 S. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 Brashear Family Medical, P.A. (972) 932-8555 2801 Millennium Dr., Ste B Kaufman, TX 75142 Lawn Service Mortgage Loans & Bankers Lawn Grooming Service (214) 202-8368 1104 Crestview Kaufman, TX 75142 American National Bank (972) 932-7045 2700 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Sunflower Park Nursing Home (972) 932-7776 1803 Hwy. 243 E. Kaufman, TX 75142 Mow Pro’s Lawn Landscape & Irrigation (972) 875-7767 201 East Decatur Ennis, TX 75120 Legacy Ag Credit, ACA (972) 932-3610 201 W. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Manufacturer-Box Abox Packaging (972) 932-9800 706 Rand Rd. Kaufman, TX 75142 Manufacturer-Promotional Items NUMO Manufacturing (972) 962-5400 1072 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Manufacturer-Steel Summit Steel, Inc (903) 498-1280 7000 Deer Run Kemp, TX 75143 Manufacturer-Steel Tables Advance Tabco (972) 932-4148 2000 S. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 e r r r a CAuthentica’s Big Sky Metals (972) 932-2324 4975 E. Highway 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 MEXICAN Marketing Cuisine & Catering RESTAURANT $ 6.95 OFF purchase of 2 Tex-Mex entries (with coupon, exp. 12/31/15) Mon – Fri 9 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun 8 am – 9 pm 1603 S. Washington 972-962-4569 30 Kaufman, Texas 106.9 The Ranch (817) 719-6197 214 N. Main Street Corsicana, TX 75165 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (972) 932-2131 2100 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 BEST WESTERN La Hacienda Inn (972) 962-6272 200 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Newspapers The Kaufman Herald (972) 932-2171 300 N. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Non-Profit Blakemoore Manor (972) 932-4913 106 Booker St. Kaufman, TX 75142 CASA (972) 772-5858 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (972) 349-2400 6001 Summerside Drive Dallas, TX 75252 Hear My Cry Foundation (214) 417-2655 2041 Riverbrook Heartland, TX 75126 Meat Processing Kaufman Locker Plant (972) 932-2550 113 S. Jefferson Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman County Crime Stoppers (972) 834-9145 Kaufman, TX 75142 Associated Medical Equipment (972) 524-6800 211 W. Moore Ave. Terrell, TX 75160 Carter BloodCare (817) 412-5375 2205 Highway 121 Bedford, TX 76021 Borders & Long Oil Company (972) 932-3422 100 N. Nash Kaufman, TX 75142 K & J Family Market (972) 962-6501 5473 W. US Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman County Senior Citizens Services (972) 563-1422 200 S. Virginia Terrell, TX 75160 Kaufman County Tea Party (972) 932-7575 Kaufman, TX 75142 The Meara Co. (972) 562-7501 2116 N. Haskell Ave Dallas, TX 75204 Prabha Mohan, M.D. (972) 932-2000 709 Ed Hall W., Ste. C Kaufman, TX 75142 Organizations American Legion Post 165 (972) 932-6083 100 S. Shannon Kaufman, TX 75142 Stephen McMahon, M.D. (972) 932-5555 874 Ed Hall Dr., Suite B108 Kaufman, TX 75142 Boy Scouts of America (214) 902-6700 8605 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 Friends of Kaufman Co. Historic Commission (469) 376-4121 3003 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman County Republican Women (214) 557-4962 Kaufman, TX 75142 Parties, Showers, & Meetings Hidden Acres, Inc. (214) 641-5983 P.O. Box 851462 Mesquite, TX 75185 Maples Hall Event Venue (214) 718-0543 114 N. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Mill Creek Ranch Resort (903) 567-6020 2102 N. Trade Days Blvd. Canton, TX 75103 Physical Therapy Jake E’s Riding Round Up (972) 962-2828 10626 FM 429 Kaufman, TX 75142 Rehab Management (972) 524-9100 301 S. Virginia St. Terrell, TX 75160 Therapy Works! (469) 595-3737 2700 Commerce Way, Ste 100 Kaufman, TX 75142 Real Estate Developers & Investors Pontalba (972) 932-0100 7722 FM 1388 Kaufman, TX 75142 Southern Home Craft, Inc. (903) 603-7589 2005 Melody Circle Kaufman, TX 75142 Medicine Associates of Kaufman (972) 932-5522 874 Ed Hall Dr., #B108 Kaufman, TX 75142 Ray W. Ng, D.P.M.,P.A. (972) 563-2288 1880 W. Moore #3 Terrell, TX 75160 Motel Facilities HHM Family Crisis Center (972) 551-2700 301 Jackson Street Terrell, TX 75160 Medical Services Oil & Gas Kaufman Women’s Health (972) 932-5269 874 Ed Hall Dr. #104 Kaufman, TX 75142 Todd Cianciulli Keller Williams Realty (214) 335-4391 9601 County Road 4091 Scurry, TX 75158 Real Estate LeasingWarehouse/Office Politician Representative Stuart Spitzer, MD (903) 880-2168 114 N. Washington St. Ste. E Kaufman, TX 75142 TFT Real Estate, LLC (972) 816-8676 P.O. Box 429 Kemp, TX 75143 Real Estate Management Elsie Halbert Real Estate (972) 962-2110 1601 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Linn Realty (972) 932-4022 1207 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Pregnancy Resource Center Remodeling-Repairs Still Waters (972) 932-4357 400 Terrell Highway Kaufman, TX 75142 Carter Builders (972) 962-7068 P.O. Box 598 Kaufman, TX 75142 Real Estate-Commercial & Residential Branding Iron Realty (972) 971-4929 114 N. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 El Porvenior Construction (469) 595-3005 1225 Co. Rd. 153A Kaufman, TX 75142 Carl Thomas & Associates, Inc. (972) 962-2500 3650 Hwy. 175 E. Kaufman, TX 75142 Elsie Halbert Real Estate (972) 962-2110 1601 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Linn Realty (972) 932-4022 1207 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 RE/MAX Homeland Realty, Inc. (972) 962-2020 200 W. Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 RE/MAX LandmarkValeri Balaz (972) 210-1856 201 Laurence Road, Ste. 101 Heath, TX 75032 Rentals Party/ Equipment U-Rent It Sales & Services (972) 524-7368 2280 W. Moore Terrell, TX 75160 Restaurants/Clubs Carrera’s (972) 962-4569 1603 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Especially For You Gift Shop & Tea Room (972) 932-4274 100 West Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 Julio’s Market (972) 932-2221 201 E. Fair St. Kaufman, TX 75142 www.kaufmantx.com La Pradera Mexican Restaurant (972) 932-1999 404 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Lee’s Pizza (972) 452-3832 8328 S. State Hwy. 34 Scurry, TX 75158 McDonald’s (903) 677-4806 2215 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Retirement Residence Colonial Lodge Retirement Inns (972) 563-1043 202 FM 2578 Terrell, TX 75160 Hickory Square Assisted Living #103527 (214) 288-5887 108 W. Hickory Kaufman, TX 75142 Rosehaven Assisted Living Inns #10341 (214) 288-5887 102 E. 9th St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Pete’s Romas, LLC (972) 962-8081 100 Crossroads, Ste. D&E Kaufman, TX 75142 Whataburger #1065 (972) 962-0002 300 E. Hwy. 175 Kaufman, TX 75142 Restoration-Fire/Water/ Crime Scene SERVPRO of Kaufman County/Cedar Creek (972) 524-3894 11830 FM 2932 Forney, TX 75126 Roofing Steel-Fabricators & Shelving Mill Creek Ranch Resort (903) 567-6020 2102 N. Trade Days Blvd. Canton, TX 75103 Daisy’s Dress Shop (972) 962-3810 105 W. Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Especially For You Gift Shop & Tea Room (972) 932-4274 100 West Grove Kaufman, TX 75142 Genesis Center (972) 932-4351 2675 Hwy. 34 North Kaufman, TX 75142 J & J Convenience Store (972) 932-2836 300 W. Grove St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Medication Station (972) 932-6855 700 Ed Hall Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman Self Storage (972) 932-1500 1380 FM 2727 Kaufman, TX 75142 Service Organizations Friends of Kaufman Co. Library (972) 486-4027 P.O. Box 184 Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman Christian Help Center (972) 932-8866 400 Terrell Hwy. Kaufman, TX 75142 www.kaufmantx.com Cates Steel Products (214) 980-8233 PMB 192 Spring, TX 77379-7141 Kaufman ISD (972) 932-2622 1000 S. Houston Kaufman, TX 75142 Security-Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies Thomas Protective Service, Inc. (972) 962-3686 8475 CR 156 Kaufman, TX 75142 Walmart 4164 (469) 595-7068 300 Kings Fort Parkway Kaufman, TX 75142 Storage Facilities Schools, Colleges & Education Kaufman Christian School (972) 932-6111 401 N. Shannon Kaufman, TX 75142 Tanger Outlet Center (972) 524-6034 301 Tanger Dr., Ste. 113 Terrell, TX 75160 Falcon Steel (972) 932-2157 1200 Rand Rd. Kaufman, TX 75142 Choo Choo Storage (972) 962-2547 204 S. Old Railroad Kaufman, TX 75142 TVCC Health Science Center (972) 932-4309 800 Ed Hall Kaufman, TX 75142 Welding CenturyLink (254) 628-4411 1300 Dogwood Killeen, TX 76543 Mitchell Welding Supply (972) 563-5813 1106 S. Virginia Terrell, TX 75160 One Ring Networks (903) 705-9150 902 W. Tyler Athens, TX 75751 Tires Taylor Tire & Automotive (972) 932-1447 701 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Skate Center R & R Roofing (469) 766-7579 308 S. Commerce St. Kemp, TX 75143 Lakeway RV Park (903) 498-8729 12100 Hwy. 175 Kemp, TX 75143 Telecommunications Sign Company Lone Star Sign Company (214) 498-0078 6131 Ellis Lane Kaufman, TX 75142 Crawford Roofing Company (972) 962-4832 1421 County Road 141 Kaufman, TX 75142 RV Park Brookshires Food Store (972) 932-3815 2235 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 United Way of Kaufman County (972) 563-9955 1200 E. Brin Terrell, TX 75160 Kaufman Arcade & Skate Center, Inc. (972) 932-7799 201 Old Rail Road Kaufman, TX 75142 Retail Ace Hardware (972) 932-2787 1200 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Salvation Army Service Center (972) 962-1345 5 Oak Creek Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Surveyors Statewide Surveying Service (972) 962-6481 208 N. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Title Companies Kaufman County Title & Abstract (972) 932-2417 2309 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Ranger Title (972) 962-8482 403 S. Washington St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Trophies & Plaques Pritchett’s Jewelry Casting Co. Inc (972) 563-8874 211 W. Moore Ave Terrell, TX 75160 Utilities Oncor Electric Delivery (972) 216-8906 1545 High Point Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 Painful Pleasures Tattoo & Piercing Studio (903) 498-7246 13058 E St. Hwy. 175 Kemp, TX 75143 100 N. Nash at E. Mulberry Kaufman STAR Transit (972) 563-5875 200 S. Virginia Terrell, TX 75160 Tan-Tastic (972) 932-3575 9 Oak Creek Dr. Kaufman, TX 75142 Tattoo Studio 972-932-3422 972-962-3175 Transportation Tanning Salon Sun Kissed Tanning (972) 358-2846 100 E. 5th St. Kaufman, TX 75142 Women’s Shelter Genesis Center (972) 932-4351 2675 Hwy. 34 North Kaufman, TX 75142 BORDERS & LONG OIL, INC. Jackson Title (903) 939-3356 211 E. Moore Terrell, TX 75160 Atmos Energy (888) 286-6700 2601 Logan St. Dallas, TX 75215 Tanning-Spray Women’s Recovery Hilltop Recovery Ministries (469) 595-4905 1408 S. Washington Street Kaufman, TX 75142 Trinity Valley Electric Co-op (972) 932-2214 1800 E. Hwy. 243 Kaufman, TX 75142 TXU Energy (800) 242-9113 6555 Sierra Dr. Irving, TX 75039 Vending Machines Ennis Ice, LLC (972) 921-4330 1001 S. Washington Kaufman, TX 75142 Dry Cleaning Laundry Wedding Gowns Alterations ALL WORK DONE ON SITE. HOME DELIVERY 112 W. Grove St., Kaufman 972-932-3114 lottscleaners.com Kaufman, Texas 31 READ IT! - YOUR WAY - Home Deliveryse-EditionsKaufman Herald Website Online services at no additional cost to subscribers. 972-932-2171 www.kaufmanherald.com