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2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 3 Useful Community Information
Josephine
City council meets at 7 p.m. the second
Monday of every month at Josephine
City Hall, 108 W. Hubbard St.
972-843-8282
cityofjosephinetx.com
Josephine Post Office – 408 S. Main St.,
Josephine, TX 75164 | 972-694-2295
Lavon Post Office – 601 Main St.,
Lavon, TX 75166 | 972-853-3871
Nevada
City council meets at 7 p.m. the second
Monday of every month at Nevada
City Hall, 424 E. FM 6 – 972-853-0027
cityofnevada.org
Lavon
Nevada Post Office – 102 S. FM 1138,
Nevada, TX 75173 | 972-853-3621
City council meets at 7 p.m. the first and
third Tuesday of each month at the Lavon
City Council Chambers, 120 School Rd. 972-843-4220
cityoflavon.com
unincorporated
Copeville Post Office –15104 CR 549,
Copeville, TX 75121 | 972-853-4501
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Copeville
Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Deborah Nabors, President
Nabors Consulting
Lavon, Texas
[email protected]
David Williams, Vice President
L & D Automotive
Lavon, Texas
[email protected]
Eric Austin, Events Director
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Wylie, Texas
[email protected]
Janice Martz, Marketing
Committee Liaison
C&S Media, Inc., Wylie, Texas
[email protected]
Jose Santamaria, Membership
Committee Liaison
Santamaria’s Karate & Kickboxing, Wylie,
Texas, [email protected]
Margaret Shaffer, Secretary
Farmers Insurance
Lavon/Josephine, Texas
[email protected]
Kimberly Petroff, Treasurer
Lavon Floor Covering
Lavon, Texas
[email protected]
Micki Hollien
Keep n Touch Marketing & Design
Lavon, Texas
[email protected]
Connie Richey
Education Station Academy
Lavon, Texas
[email protected]
Welcome to the
Lavon Chamber
The Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce is
committed to empowering its members with
the information, opportunities, and support
to make area business a success.
The Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce is
comprised of civic and business leadeship
from four growth communities. These communities, located in central Texas northeast of Dallas, include the cities of Lavon,
Nevada, Josephine, and Copeville.
As significant commercial and residential
development continues to grow, the area
is experiencing increasing economic
opportunity for new start-ups and
established businesses. Expansion
opportunities include;
• City revitalization projects
• Road construction and improvements
• Major residential developments
• Utility upgrades and services
• Communication expansion and cable/
fiber services
• Small business retail and service
opportunities
Supporting and nurturing this development
is the mission of the Lavon Area Chamber
of Commerce. Join us as a member of the
leadership team and help make your
business and the Lavon Area communities
an economic success.
Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 356 | Lavon, TX 75166
(972) 853-7092
lavonareachamber.org
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 5 THE SALE
HARDWARE SUPPLY
Complete...
• Hardware
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Power Tools
• Automotive
Lubrications
• Lawn & Garden
Supplies & part
Don’t wander around the big box stores.
Save your time and let us help you with
your next home repair project!
Just 1.2 miles North of Lavon
6930 Hwy 78 S, Nevada
972-843-6700
[email protected]
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Letter from the President
On
behalf of the Lavon Area Chamber
of Commerce, it is my pleasure to
present the 2012 Chamber of Commerce
Business Directory. The Chamber is an
independent, non-profit, voluntary association of businesses and individuals striving
to improve and invest in the economic and
civic vitality of the communities they serve.
The Chamber is comprised of a wide variety
of business types, including home-based,
small and large businesses, retailers, hotels,
restaurants, non-profit organizations, educational and health institutions and many more. The common
thread through each of these businesses and entrepreneurs
is their commitment to the Chamber’s mission of “Leading the
communities of Copeville, Josephine, Lavon and Nevada in the
creation of an environment that promotes the
prosperity of our businesses, schools and citizens”.
Each year, the Chamber takes pride in awarding scholarships to
graduating CISD seniors in support of excellence in education
within our communities. We have the pleasure of participating in Community Independent School District’s recognition
of their Teachers and Students of the Year, followed by the
Chamber’s own small and large Business, Public Servant and
Citizen of the Year awards.
Members benefit from networking mixers, presentations from business and community leaders, information about legislation, development and planning concerning area businesses, advocacy
before City Councils, enhanced visibility through listings in the
Member Directory and on the Chamber website, participation
in new business grand openings and ribbon cuttings, and the
opportunity to attend special events and charitable activities.
Should you have an interest in joining the Chamber as a member
or volunteer or simply need additional information about the
area, please do not hesitate to contact us either via phone at
972 853-7092, email: [email protected], or visit our
website at lavonareachamber.org.
Deborah Nabors, President
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 7 Lake Lavon Amenities
Picnic facilities
Avalon, Clear Lake, Collin, Lavonia,
Mallard, Tickey Creek, East Fork, Pebble
Beach, Little Ridge, Caddo.
Camping
Clear Lake, Collin, Lavonia, Lakeland,
East Fork; fees apply. For information visit,
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/
Group shelters; Avalon, Clear Lake, East
Fork, Lakeland.
Swimming
Avalon**, Mallard, Pebble Beach, East
Fork**, Pebble Beach, Tickey Creek**
*Fee: $2 per vehicle plus $1 per person
**Fee: $1 per person, $4 per car max
Free boat ramps
Bratonia, Brockdale, Caddo, Highland,
Little Ridge, Lakeland, Mallard, Pebble
Beach, Twin Groves, Tickey Creek
Boat ramps with fee
Collin – $2 per vehicle, $2 per trailer,
8 Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce | 2012 Business Directory
plus $1 per person. Avalon, Clear Lake,
East Fork, Lavonia – $3. Lakeland – $2
Trails
Sister Grove Park includes a 75-acre hike
and bike trail located between Princeton
and Farmersville.
The Trinity Trail is a 9-mile equestrian
and hiking trail running from East Fork
Park in Wylie to Highland Park in Lucas.
The Brockdale Park Trail Head is
centrally located along the 25.5-mile long
Trinity Trail and is physically located near
the end of Brockdale Park Road in Lucas.
The South Trail takes riders on a 9-mile
trek along the lake toward Wylie and the
Eastfork Trail head. .
The North Trail takes riders along a
canopy path through the forest past the
Black Prarie Raptor Center and toward the
Highland Park trail head.
The Brockdale Park trailhead has a large
open parking area with a drive through
loop for trailers.
For information on the trails group, visit
the website www.trinitytrailriders.org
Local Communities
Lavon
Lavon was named for Lavon Thompson,
son of E.C. Thompson, operator of the
town’s first post office established in 1888
when the Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway laid tracks.
The community was settled in the mid1850s on the shores of Bear Creek.
Lavon is the site of the grave of John
Abston, who fought in the battle of King’s
Mountain in the American Revolution.
Despite the construction of Lake Lavon
in 1953, Lavon’s population has seen only
slight increases since the 1930s. The ’30s
population was about 200.
Population estimates for 2010 are 2,219.
According to the 2010 census, there are
775 housing units in Lavon with an
occupancy rate of 95 percent.
The 2011 population figure had grown to
2,370.
Copeville
Copeville got its name from Miles Cope,
one of the area’s earliest settlers.
Cope, his father and brother organized
the community in the 1850s. A post office
was established in 1878. By 1885 there
was a church, a school, a cotton gin, a
sawmill, a flour mill and a general store. In
1886 the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe laid
tracks east of Copeville and, not long after,
residents moved their houses and businesses to the line to take advantage of the
railroad.
Between 1885 and 1890, Copeville supplied bois d’arc timber to Dallas. By 1915
about 300 people lived in Copeville, but by
1926 it had fallen to 240. In 1990, it was
106.
Nevada
John McMinn, his family and friends
established the first community here in the
early 1840s. Called McMinn Chapel, the
community was located about 4 miles north
of the present day town site.
In 1861 Granville Stinebaugh – a
newcomer from Missouri – bought 160
acres near McMinn Chapel, and the town
of Nevada was established on his farm. He
called it Nevada in honor of the Nevada
Territory, which he had visited while on the
way to California to search for gold.
In 1880, a post office opened and, eight
years later, the St. Louis Southwestern
Railway brought tracks to the community.
The community was incorporated in
1889.
From a population of 50 in 1885, the
town grew to almost 600 by 1920. The 625
people living in Nevada by 1925 had paved
roads, electricity, a telephone exchange and
a high school. A tornado struck the town
on May 9, 1927, killing 27. Seventy-five
more were injured, and estimates put the
property damage at about $1 million. Life
in Nevada was never the same. The Great
Depression hit, and the farming way of life
began to decline due to mechanization.
By 1950, there were 386 residents. Census figures give a 1980 population of 400
and in 1990, 456.
The 2010 U.S. Census puts the Nevada
population at 612 with 313 housing units
at 93 percent occupancy.
Josephine
Josephine was founded in 1888, when
the tracks of the St. Louis, Arkansas and
Texas Railway reached the area. The community was named in honor of the daughter of J.C. Hubbard, who donated the land
for a townsite.
A post office opened that year as well.
Enjoying a heyday in the early 1900s, the
town boasted paved streets, electricity, a
public school, 16 businesses and a population of more than 500 by 1930. By 1940,
the Depression has slimmed that number
to 350.
The city was incorporated in 1955.
There were 601 people living in
Josephine in 2010, and the city’s 316
housing units had an occupancy rate of 89
percent. c
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 9 Alphabetical Member Listing
ACD Learning Solutions
Allen Krom
210 Rushcreek Drive
Wylie TX 75098
972-768-6073
www.acdlearningsolutions.com
Adaptive Learning, LLC/Math
Tutoring
Gena Kemp-Brown
506 Lincoln Ave
Lavon TX 75166
(646) 732-7594
Art Nails
Michelle Huynh
401C Highway 78 North
Wylie TX 75098
972-429-6315
artnailswylie.com
See our ad on page 13
Ballard Street School of Performing
Arts
Rob Hunter
130 N. Ballard Ave.
Wylie TX 75098
972-429-0047
972-461-0597 fax
www.ballardmusic.com
Marcey Bench
290 S. Preston Rd.
Celina TX 75009
972-382-2351
Best Western Plus Wylie Inn
Dellyn Lohmar
2011 Hwy 78 North
Wylie TX 75098
972-429-1771
972-429-1775 fax
Big Daddy’s Roadhouse BBQ
Kelly Duncan
1000 Hwy 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-5200
www.bigdaddysroadhousebbq.com
C&D Air Conditioning
Curt Houseworth
105 Eve Street
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-3700
972-843-2714 fax
www.canddair.com
C&S Media, Inc.
Chad Engbrock
P.O. Box 369
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-5515
972-442-4318 fax
www.csmediatexas.com
See our ad on page 14
Collins Propane
Bill Collins
1445 E FM 544
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-1078
972-442-3429 fax
www.collinspropane.com
See our ad on page 6
Cactus Awards
Carl Johanson
221 W. Parker Road #430
Plano TX 75023
972-424-4016
972-881-1958 fax
www.cactusawards.net
See our ad on page 20
Raymond B Cooper
P.O. Box 1300
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-2233
Campbell Air Conditioning & Heating
Danny Campbell
4991 CR 599
Farmersville TX 75442
214-551-2956
www.campbell-air.com
CENTURY 21 The Castle Company
David Barnhart
1000 N Hwy 78 Ste C, Wylie TX 75098
214-778-1780
214-778-1800 fax
www.century21castle.com
See our ad on page 6
CENTURY 21 The Castle Co.
Thomas Cline
1000 N Highway 78 Ste C
Wylie TX 75098
972-743-6637
972-584-9904 fax
www.clinecommercial.com
City of Lavon
Mike Jones
P.O. Box 340, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4220
cityoflavon.org
City of Josephine
Patti Brooks
108 W. Hubbard Rd.,
Josephine, TX 75164
972-843-8282
cityofjosephine.com
City of Nevada
Marla Barth
424 E FM 6, Nevada TX 75173
972-853-0027
cityofnevada.org
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Community Independent School
District
Cole McClendon
P.O. Box 400
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-8400
972-843-8401 fax
www.communityisd.org
See our ad on page 22
Do It All Plumbing
Norman Bundrant
299 Bently Drive
Lavon TX 75166
469-487-9209
www.doitallplumbing.us
See our ad on page 3
Jal Dennis Group
Jal Dennis
205 S. Ballard
Wylie TX 75098
972-429-0603
972-429-0458 fax
www.jaldennis.com
See our ad on page 24
Doc’s Body Shop Chiropractic
Todd Dent
3084 N. Goliad Street Ste. 114
Rockwall TX 75087
972-722-2500
972-722-2516 fax
http://www.docsbodyshop.com
Dr. Maul’s Family Practice
Dr. R. Greg Maul DO
440 State Highway 78 #220
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0444
www.drgregmaul.com
Alphabetical Member Listing
Education Station Academy
Connie & Gary Richey
712 N. Main Street
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2229
972-843-4050 fax
www.esalavon.com
See our ad on page 20
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Eric Austin
108 W. Marble St.
Wylie TX 75098
903-453-0577
www.farmerselectric.coop
See our ad on page 11
Farmers Insurance
Margaret Shaffer
695 Main St., Suite 200
Lavon TX 75166
469-363-7383
972-843-8042 fax
www.farmersagent.com/meastman
See our ad on page 4
Farmersville Collision Center
Russel Leeson
1009 S Hwy 78
Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-8340
www.farmersvillecollision.com
First Assembly of God
Kyle Miller
301 Main St.
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3752
www.lavonfirstassembly.org
First Baptist Church
Clint Bratcher
205 Main Street
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3788
972-843-3289 fax
http://www.fbclavon.org
First National Bank of Trenton
Terri Lowe
201 Highway 78 S.
Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7054
972-782-7054 fax
www.fnbtrenton.com
Founders Plaza
Tim Noonan
721 S. Highway 78
Wylie TX 75098
972-303-8100
972-303-8102 fax
http://www.foundersplaza.net
Gititlocal.com
Floyd Allen
P.O. Box 1488
Princeton TX 75407
214-649-6403
www.gititlocal.com
Gitty Up & Go
Zack Khan
6465 Hwy 78 S #101-102
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-8150
Green Star Landscape Services
Mitchell McKee
4917 S. Country Club Rd
Garland TX 75043
469-569-4484
See our ad on page 14
Michael Jones
P. O. Box 340
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4220
Keep n Touch Marketing & Design
Micki Hollien
801 Crockett Dr
Lavon TX 75166
818-640-4602
L&D Automotive
David Williams
940 Highway 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3299
www.landdauto.com
See our ad on page 4
Lavon Family Dental
Dr. Clark Larson DDS
440 State Highway 78 #200
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2100
972-853-2500 fax
www.lavonfamilydental.com
Hargrave & Hargrave, Inc
Randy Hargrave
710 Cooper, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-3415
972-442-4944 fax
www.hargravefoundation.com
Lavon Floor Covering
Kimberly Petroff
440 State Hwy 78, Ste 210
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2960
972-853-2934 fax
http://www.lavonfloorcovering.com
Independant Bank
Natalie Hayes
1009 State Hwy 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2650
972-843-6400 fax
www.independent-bank.com
See our ad on page 13
Lavon Grand Heritage HOA
Michelle Brown
200 Grand Heritage Blvd.
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4222
972-843-4333 fax
www.grandheritagehoa.com
See our ad on page 13
Innovative Mechanical Services
Linda Smith
5538 Business 78
Nevada TX 75173
972-442-9403
972-767-4244 fax
www.innovativeplumbing.com
Lake Lavon Storage
Mark Halpain
10945 S.H. 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2229
972-853-2229 fax
www.lakelavonstorage.com
Jalyn Enterprise LLC dba Wiki Wags
Linda & Eugene Jangula
780 Lake Shadow Drive
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0930
www.wikiwags.com
See our ad on page 13
Lavon Economic Development
Corporation
David Piekarski
120 School Rd.
Lavon TX 75098
972-843-4220
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 11 Alphabetical Member Listing
Lavon Tire Service
Mike Fording
11090 Highway 205
Lavon TX 75166
972-771-8033
See our ad on page 3
Lavon Water Supply
Camille Reagan
16881 CR 541
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2101
www.lavonwater.com
Lifetime Insurance Services, Inc.
Cathy Harper
At The Harbor
2095 Summer Lee, #204
Rockwall TX 75032
972-771-2622
972-722-4484 fax
www.lifetimeis.com
Elizabeth Mageira
972-400-8279
Wylie, TX 75098
Magnum Insurance Services, Inc.
Brian C Morgan
317 FM 6
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-2954
972-843-2956 fax
www.magnumins.com
Meats & Sweets
Areva Lugrand
440 S. Hwy 78, Ste 230
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2039
Mogio’s Gourmet Pizza
Abraham Asad
3084 N Golliad Street
Rockwall TX 75087
972-722-4866
mogiospizza.com
Mo’s Exxon / Burgers & Chili Loco
Mike Farid
411 Highway 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-7777
Ada & Robert Mooney
11610 Hwy 205
Lavon TX 75166
972-771-5551
My Electrician LLC
Chris Henry
1021 Hilltop Drive
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2091
Nabors Consulting
Deborah A Berrier-Nabors
660 Lake Vista Ln.
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2652
http://www.d-nabors.com
Stan Nagel
6900 Meadow Ridge Circle
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-3045
Napolis
Suzanne Pelton
701 N. Hwy 78, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-4653
www.napolistx.com
Nevada Economic Development Corp.
Rob Caldwell, P.O. Box 99
Josephine, TX 75164
972-853-0027
Pest Management of Texas, Inc.
Carl Crittenden
6316 Industrial Dr.
Sachse TX 75048
972-495-2847
972-496-3159 fax
www.972495bugs.com
Wesley Ramirez HVAC
Wesley Ramirez
P.O. Box 641, Wylie TX 75098
469-438-1530
www.wyliehvacservice.com
See our ad on page 14
RP’s Firearms Repair
Robert Pereira
11321 Morgan
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0620
www.rpsfirearmsrepair.com
See our ad on page 14
Jose Santamaria’s Karate &
Kickboxing
Jose M Santamaria
711 Business Way
Wylie TX 75098
972-918-9994
www.startkarate.com
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Say It With Sugar Cake Shop
Monica Whitaker
106 N. Ballard Ave
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-3613
www.sayitwithsugar.com
Paula Singleton, P.C. CPA
Paula Singleton
11961 Caddo Creek Dr.
Lavon TX 75166
972-961-0304
972-722-7947 fax
www.paulasingletoncpa.com
Southern Goodness Catering
Charlene Foster
1303 Periwinkle Drive
Wylie TX 75098
214 289-5126
972 442-5360 fax
www.cateringbycharlene.com
State Farm Insurance
Chris Lair
111 Farmersville Pkwy, Ste 300
Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7440
972-782-8682 fax
www.chrislairagency.com
State of Mind BBQ
Stephanie Linke
210 Oak Street
Wylie TX 75098
214-794-5490
stateofmindbbq.com
State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg
206 N. Murphy Road
Murphy TX 75094
972-424-6810
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Melanie Mayfield
3150 Horizon Road
Rockwall TX 75032
469-698-1000
469-698-1501 fax
www.texashealthrockwall.com
See our ad on page 2
The Bridge Church
Mark Olgin
10909 Hwy 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-837-5611
www.bridgefamilychurch.org
Alphabetical Member Listing
The Contract Plumber
Bruce T. Smith
133 Maple Circle
Nevada TX 75173
214-256-2194
972-843-0438 fax
The Old Bank Antiques
Elena Shaw
100 Main Street
Lavon TX 75166
214-938-8310
972-771-8867 fax
The Sale Hardware Supplies, Inc.
Russell & Laurel Johnson
6930 Hwy 78 S.
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-6700
See our ad on page 8
Tier One Networks
Bill Shea
350 N. St Paul Street Ste 2650
Dallas TX 75201
214-490-4257
214-206-9925 fax
www.tocn.com
ViewPoint Bank
Nina Stork
3901 W. 15th Street
Plano TX 75075
972-578-5000
Fax: 469-467-1024 fax
www.viewpointbank.com
Trinity Maids
Jean Williams
P.O. Box 942
Wylie TX 75098
972-814-2768
www.trinitymaids.com
Wylie Auto Towing, Inc.
Joe Bellows
1352 FM 6
Nevada TX 75173
972-442-9940
www.wylieautotowing.com
Wylie Flower and Gift Shop
Pamela Wells
129 N. Ballard Ave.
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-5837
972-442-3377 fax
www.wylieflowershop.com
US Health Advisors
Joanne Coleman
P.O. Box 768
Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7054
972-782-6203 fax
See our ad on page 8
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Superintendent returns to
community, district with family ties
McClendon leads Braves
McClendon and his family
McClendon is a familiar
– wife Teri and sons, Colby
name in Community ISD.
and Carter – moved back to
And Dr. Cole McClendon
Lavon to live in his grandis familiar with Community
mother’s old house.
ISD – as a member of the
The new superintendent’s
family for which McClendon
history is intertwined with
Elementary is named, a
the district’s. He went to
graduate of Community High
school in Community ISD
School, former CISD adminfrom kindergarten through
istrator and now its superin12th grade and graduated
tendent.
from CHS in 1987.
McClendon had been servHis grandmother, Carylene
ing as Wylie ISD assistant
Dr. Cole McClendon
McClendon, was a teacher
superintendent for human
for 46 years, and McClendon
resources and student
Elementary, CISD’s first
services. He is took over the
elementary school, was named for her. His
top CISD post Sept. 19, 2011.
father and mother were both educators as
“The opportunity to lead the school
well. (McClendon’s mother, Mary Nell Mcdistrict I grew up in, and graduated from, is
Clendon, worked in the Wylie ISD human
something very special,” McClendon said.
resources department for many years.)
“However, without my additional experi“I’ve always wanted to be a teacher,” he
ence in other great districts like Wylie ISD,
said. “When I think of heroes, I don’t think
I wouldn’t have all the available ‘tools in
of famous athletes. I think of the teachers
my toolbox’ to equip me to lead a district
that I’ve had in the classroom.”
during these challenging times in public
McClendon said the future of education
education. My family and I are grateful to
funding will be a challenge and unfunded
the Community ISD Board for this oppormandates from the state and federal govtunity.”
ernments are a concern for the district.
McClendon has 19 years of educational
“We still have control over our own
experience. He began his career as an
destiny, and it is still our job to provide a
agriscience teacher in 1992.
quality education at Community ISD,” he
His first administrative position was in
said.
1998 with Princeton ISD. In 2000 he moved
McClendon was one of two finalists for
into an administrative position with Wylie
the Wylie ISD superintendent’s spot in
ISD.
2011 when the district’s longtime superinIn 2004, McClendon was named
tendent, Dr. H. John Fuller, retired. That
assistant superintendent for Community
job went to former Floresville SuperintenISD where he served until he returned to
dent Dr. David Vinson.
Wylie ISD in 2006.
McClendon replaces former CISD SuperThough McClendon said he enjoyed his
time with Wylie ISD, he is happy to be back
intendent Bud Nauyokas. c
in Community ISD.
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 15 Business Listing of Members
Accounting & Tax
Paula Singleton, P.C. CPA
Paula Singleton
11961 Caddo Creek Dr., Lavon TX 75166
972-961-0304
972-722-7947 fax
www.paulasingletoncpa.com
Advertising
Gititlocal.com
Floyd Allen
P.O. Box 1488, Princeton TX 75407
214-649-6403
www.gititlocal.com
Air Conditioning
C&D Air Conditioning
Curt Houseworth
105 Eve Street, Nevada TX 75173
972-843-3700
972-843-2714 fax
www.canddair.com
Campbell Air Conditioning & Heating
Danny Campbell
4991 CR 599, Farmersville TX 75442
214-551-2956
www.campbell-air.com
Wesley Ramirez HVAC
Wesley Ramirez
P.O. Box 641, Wylie TX 75098
469-438-1530
www.wyliehvacservice.com
See our ad on page 14
Antiques & Accessories
The Old Bank Antiques
Elena Shaw
100 Main Street, Lavon TX 75166
214-938-8310
972-771-8867 fax
Automotive
L&D Automotive
David Williams
940 Highway 78, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3299
www.landdauto.com
See our ad on page 14
Lavon Tire Service
Mike Fording
11090 Highway 205, Lavon TX 75166
972-771-8033
See our ad on page 4
Farmersville Collision Center
Russel Leeson
1009 S Hwy 78, Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-8340
www.farmersvillecollision.com
Awards & Engraving
Cactus Awards
Carl Johanson
221 W. Parker Road #430, Plano TX 75023
972-424-4016
972-881-1958 fax
www.cactusawards.net
See our ad on page 19
Bakeries
Say It With Sugar Cake Shop
Monica Whitaker
106 N. Ballard Ave, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-3613
www.sayitwithsugar.com
Banking
First National Bank of Trenton
Terri Lowe
201 Highway 78 S., Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7054
972-782-7054 fax
www.fnbtrenton.com
Independant Bank
Natalie Hayes
1009 State Hwy 78, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2650
972-843-6400 fax
www.independent-bank.com
See our ad on page 13
ViewPoint Bank
Nina Stork
3901 W. 15th Street, Plano TX 75075
972-578-5000
469-467-1024 fax
www.viewpointbank.com
Catering
Southern Goodness Catering
Charlene Foster
1303 Periwinkle Drive, Wylie TX 75098
214 289-5126
972 442-5360 fax
www.cateringbycharlene.com
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Chiropractors
Doc’s Body Shop Chiropractic
Todd Dent
3084 N. Goliad Street Ste. 114
Rockwall TX 75087
972-722-2500
972-722-2516 fax
www.docsbodyshop.com
Churches
First Assembly of God
Kyle Miller
301 Main St., Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3752
www.lavonfirstassembly.org
First Baptist Church
Clint Bratcher
205 Main Street, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-3788
972-843-3289 fax
www.fbclavon.org
The Bridge Church
Mark Olgin
10909 Hwy 78, Lavon TX 75166
972-837-5611
www.bridgefamilychurch.org
Cleaning Services
Trinity Maids
Jean Williams
P.O. Box 942, Wylie TX 75098
972-814-2768
www.trinitymaids.com
Consulting Services
ACD Learning Solutions
Allen Krom
210 Rushcreek Drive, Wylie TX 75098
972-768-6073
www.acdlearningsolutions.com
Nabors Consulting
Deborah A Berrier-Nabors
660 Lake Vista Ln., Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2652
www.d-nabors.com
Convenience Stores
Gitty Up & Go
Zack Khan
6465 Hwy 78 S #101-102
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-8150
Business Listing of Members
Mo’s Exxon / Burgers & Chili Loco
Mike Farid
411 Highway 78, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-7777
Dental Services
Lavon Family Dental
Dr. Clark Larson DDS
440 State Highway 78 #200
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2100
972-853-2500 fax
www.lavonfamilydental.com
Doctors & Medical
Dr. Maul’s Family Practice
Dr. R. Greg Maul DO
440 State Highway 78 #220
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0444
www.drgregmaul.com
Founders Plaza
Tim Noonan
721 S. Highway 78, Wylie TX 75098
972-303-8100
972-303-8102 fax
www.foundersplaza.net
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Melanie Mayfield
3150 Horizon Road, Rockwall TX 75032
469-698-1000
469-698-1501 fax
www.texashealthrockwall.com
See our ad on page 2
Electric Service Provider
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Eric Austin
108 W. Marble St., Wylie TX 75098
903-453-0577
www.farmerselectric.coop
See our ad on page 23
Electrical Contractors
My Electrician LLC
Chris Henry
1021 Hilltop Drive, Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2091
Flooring
Lavon Floor Covering
Kimberly Petroff
440 State Hwy 78, Ste 210
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2960
972-853-2934 fax
www.lavonfloorcovering.com
Florist
Wylie Flower and Gift Shop
Pamela Wells
129 N. Ballard Ave., Wylie TX 75098
972-442-5837
972-442-3377 fax
www.wylieflowershop.com
Foundation Repair
Hargrave & Hargrave, Inc.
Randy Hargrave
710 Cooper, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-3415
972-442-4944 fax
www.hargravefoundation.com
Government
City of Lavon
Mike Jones
P.O. Box 340, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4220
cityoflavon.org
City of Josephine
Patti Brooks
108 W. Hubbard Rd., Josephine, TX
75164
972-843-8282
cityofjosephine.com
City of Nevada
Marla Barth
424 E FM 6, Nevada TX 75173
972-853-0027
cityofnevada.org
Lavon Economic Development
Corporation
David Piekarski
120 School Rd., Lavon TX 75098
972-843-4220
Lavon Water Supply
Camille Reagan
16881 CR 541, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2101
www.lavonwater.com
Nevada Economic Development Corp.
Rob Caldwell, P.O. Box 99
Josephine, TX 75164
972-853-0027
Gun Sales & Repairs
RP’s Firearms Repair
Robert Pereira
11321 Morgan, Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0620
www.rpsfirearmsrepair.com
See our ad on page 14
Hardware Supply
The Sale Hardware Supplies, Inc.
Russell & Laurel Johnson
6930 Hwy 78 S., Nevada TX 75173
972-843-6700
See our ad on page 8
Hotels
Best Western Plus Wylie Inn
Dellyn Lohmar
2011 Hwy 78 North, Wylie TX 75098
972-429-1771
972-429-1775 fax
Individuals
State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg
206 N. Murphy Road
Murphy TX 75094
972-424-6810
Ada & Robert Mooney
11610 Hwy 205
Lavon TX 75166
972-771-5551
Elizabeth Mageira
972-400-8279
Wylie, TX 75098
Marcey Bench
290 S. Preston Rd.
Celina TX 75009
972-382-2351
Michael Jones
P. O. Box 340
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4220
Raymond B Cooper
P.O. Box 1300
Wylie TX 75098
972-442-2233
Stan Nagel
6900 Meadow Ridge Circle
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-3045
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 17 Business Listing of Members
Insurance
Karate & Kickboxing
US Health Advisors
Joanne Coleman
P.O. Box 768, Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7054
972-782-6203 fax
See our ad on page 8
Jose Santamaria’s Karate &
Kickboxing
Jose M Santamaria
711 Business Way, Wylie TX 75098
972-918-9994
www.startkarate.com
Farmers Insurance
Margaret Shaffer
695 Main St., Suite 200, Lavon TX 75166
469-363-7383
972-843-8042 fax
www.farmersagent.com/meastman
See our ad on page 4
Landscape Services
Lifetime Insurance Services, Inc.
Cathy Harper
At The Harbor, 2095 Summer Lee,
#204, Rockwall TX 75032
972-771-2622
972-722-4484 fax
www.lifetimeis.com
Magnum Insurance Services, Inc.
Brian C Morgan
317 FM 6, Nevada TX 75173
972-843-2954
972-843-2956 fax
www.magnumins.com
State Farm Insurance
Chris Lair
111 Farmersville Pkwy, Ste 300
Farmersville TX 75442
972-782-7440
972-782-8682 fax
www.chrislairagency.com
Internet Providers
Tier One Networks
Bill Shea
350 N. St Paul Street Ste 2650
Dallas TX 75201
214-490-4257
214-206-9925 fax
http://www.tocn.com
Investment Services &
Wealth Management
Jal Dennis Group
Jal Dennis
205 S. Ballard, Wylie TX 75098
972-429-0603
972-429-0458 fax
www.jaldennis.com
See our ad on page 24
Green Star Landscape Services
Mitchell McKee
4917 S. Country Club Rd
Garland TX 75043
469-569-4484
See our ad on page 14
Marketing & Design
Keep n Touch Marketing & Design
Micki Hollien
801 Crockett Dr, Lavon TX 75166
818-640-4602
Newspapers
C&S Media, Inc.
Chad Engbrock
P.O. Box 369, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-5515
972-442-4318 fax
csmediatexas.com
See our ad on page 14
Pest Control
Pest Management of Texas, Inc.
Carl Crittenden
6316 Industrial Dr., Sachse TX 75048
972-495-2847
972-496-3159 fax
www.972495bugs.com
Pet Products
Jalyn Enterprise LLC dba Wiki Wags
Linda & Eugene Jangula
780 Lake Shadow Drive, Lavon TX 75166
972-853-0930
www.wikiwags.com
See our ad on page 13
Plumbing Services
Do It All Plumbing
Norman Bundrant
299 Bently Drive, Lavon TX 75166
469-487-9209
www.doitallplumbing.us
See our ad on page 3
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Innovative Mechanical Services
Linda Smith
5538 Business 78, Nevada TX 75173
972-442-9403
972-767-4244 fax
www.innovativeplumbing.com
The Contract Plumber
133 Maple Circle, Nevada TX 75173
214-256-2194
972-843-0438 fax
Propane
Collins Propane
Bill Collins
1445 E FM 544, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-1078
972-442-3429 fax
www.collinspropane.com
See our ad on page 6
Real Estate
CENTURY 21 The Castle Company
David Barnhart
1000 N Hwy 78 Ste C, Wylie TX 75098
214-778-1780
214-778-1800 fax
www.century21castle.com
See our ad on page 6
CENTURY21 The Castle Company
Thomas Cline
1000 N Highway 78 Ste C, Wylie TX 75098
972-743-6637
972-584-9904 fax
www.clinecommercial.com
Residential
Lavon Grand Heritage HOA
Michelle Brown
200 Grand Heritage Blvd., Lavon TX 75166
972-843-4222
972-843-4333 fax
www.grandheritagehoa.com
See our ad on page 13
Restaurants
Big Daddy’s Roadhouse BBQ
Kelly Duncan
1000 Hwy 78, Lavon TX 75166
972-843-5200
www.bigdaddysroadhousebbq.com
Meats & Sweets
Areva Lugrand
440 S. Hwy 78, Ste 230, Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2039
Business Listing of Members
Mogio’s Gourmet Pizza
Abraham Asad
3084 N Golliad Street, Rockwall TX 75087
972-722-4866
mogiospizza.com
Napolis
Suzanne Pelton
701 N. Hwy 78, Wylie TX 75098
972-442-4653
www.napolistx.com
State of Mind BBQ
Stephanie Linke
210 Oak Street, Wylie TX 75098
214-794-5490
stateofmindbbq.com
Salons
Art Nails
Michelle Huynh
401C Highway 78 North
Wylie TX 75098
972-429-6315
artnailswylie.com
See our ad on page 13
Schools
Storage
Ballard Street School of Performing
Arts
Rob Hunter
130 N. Ballard Ave., Wylie TX 75098
972-429-0047
972-461-0597 fax
www.ballardmusic.com
Lake Lavon Storage
Mark Halpain
10945 S.H. 78
Lavon TX 75166
972-853-2229
972-853-2229 fax
www.lakelavonstorage.com
Community Independent School
District
Cole McClendon
P.O. Box 400
Nevada TX 75173
972-843-8400
972-843-8401 fax
www.communityisd.org
See our ad on page 22
Education Station Academy
Connie & Gary Richey
712 N. Main Street
Lavon TX 75166
972-843-2229
972-843-4050 fax
www.esalavon.com
See our ad on page 19
Towing & Wrecker
Wylie Auto Towing, Inc.
Joe Bellows
1352 FM 6
Nevada TX 75173
972-442-9940
www.wylieautotowing.com
Tutoring
Adaptive Learning, LLC/Math
Tutoring
Gena Kemp-Brown
506 Lincoln Ave
Lavon TX 75166
(646) 732-7594
Education
Station
Academy
Education Station Academy, provides
the tree of knowledge, the house
of love and the train to success
for each and everyone of our children.
We believe that you should not mold
the child, but unfold the child.
Visit our website for academy details.
EducationStationAcademy.com
Connie Richey, Owner
712 Main St., Lavon, Texas 75166
972-843-2229
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 19 Community ISD Contact Information
Community ISD –
Enrollment 1,643
Mascot: Braves
Community ISD serves the
communities of Nevada, Lavon, Josephine and Copeville.
The district is comprised of two
elementary schools, a middle school,
a high school and a stadium.
School Board of Trustees
President – Jay Price
Vice-President – Nina Stork
Secretary – Mike Shepard
Board Members – Michelle Freeman, Randy McCuistion, Polly Stelzel and Tammy Walker
School Administration
Superintendent – Dr. Cole McClendon
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and
Student Services – John Reves
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction,
and Assessment – Lacey Rainey
Chief Financial Officer – Billy Myers
Athletic Director – Bryan O’Neal
Community High School
Principal Travis Taylor
Assistant Principal Lindsay Pitts
620 N. FM 1138,
Nevada 75173
972-843-8414
Enrollment-475
NeSmith Elementary
Principal Julie Meek
Assistant Principal Joy Tresp
801 Presidents Blvd., Lavon
972-843-8620
Enrollment-388
The Commuity I.S.D. Education Foundation
The Commuity I.S.D. Education Foundation is a charitable organization with
501(c)3 status. It operates independently
of the school district as a means to provide
additional money to our campuses and
students for educational purposes.
Money raised by the foundation is used
to directly benefit students and schools.
The goal of the foundation is build principal
and spend a portion of the interest.
Each CISD campus will be able to apply
to the Education Foundation for funding
for specific programs, above what they
normally have to offer.
The money won’t be used for building
costs or for extracurricular activities.
The Education Foundation has several
fundraisers throughout the year including
a brick drive, golf tournament, shopping
programs with several local grocers and the
Denim and Diamonds Gala.
For more information, call Terry Robles
at 972-843-4000 or email [email protected]. Community Middle School
Principal Rodney Rainey
614 N. FM 1138, Nevada
972-843-8411
Enrollment-391
McClendon Elementary
Principal Tracy Burk
Assistant Principal
Patricia Sandy
601 N. FM 1138, Nevada
972-843-8410
Enrollment-389
A CHS cheerleader leads a chant in celebration of a
Homecoming touchdown.
20 Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce | 2012 Business Directory
Empire College, Lodge honored
with markers
Both the Empire Masonic Lodge #586
and the Empire College received Texas
Historical Markers in April 2011.
The Empire College, birthplace of the
Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586, was a
historic place in the southeastern part of
Collin County. According to Collin County
Historical Commission member Linda Hess,
the college provided a place for early settlers to receive an education.
The legacy of the Empire College continues through the Empire Masonic Lodge No.
586.
The Empire College, also known at the
Bear Creek Academy, was located in the
southeastern part of Collin County about
1.5 miles southeast of Copeville and 2 miles
northwest of Nevada along the south bank
of the George Creek.
J.E. “Tarheel” Jones came to Texas from
North Carolina in 1867. He was the teacher
of the Empire College, which was located on
one acre of land deeded to Bear Creek
Academy at Empire in 1869.
In 1883 Jones called a
meeting of the local landholders to build a public
subscription school.
The Empire Academy
building was 26 by 50 and
18 feet high.
The lower
floor was used
for a first-class
school. The
upper floor
was used
by the
Masonic,
Eastern
Star and
Knights
of Honor lodges.
The Empire College was the birthplace
of the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586 on
Dec. 14, 1884, when 25 Master Masons
petitioned the Grand Lodge of Texas to form
a Masonic Lodge at Empire.
Five of the charter members were also
subscribers to the Empire College.
The first officers for Empire Lodge No.
586 were M.W. McBride, Worshipful Master; E.B. Simmons, Senior Warden; W.M.
Blakeman, Junior Warden; Jones, secretary; and J.L. Stallings, treasurer.
The meetings were held on the Saturday
before the full moon. In the years of 1886
and 1887, the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe
Railroad came through Collin County with
a route from Wylie to Copeville to Farmersville, bypassing Empire to the northwest.
In the years 1887 and 1888, the St.
Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt Railroad
also came through the southern part of the
county with a route from Wylie to Nevada
and Josephine, bypassing Empire to
the south. With the railroads
bypassing Empire, the community declined.
With the decline of Empire,
the Masonic Lodge moved
from Empire to
Nevada in 1888.
The lodge bought
lots 1 and 2 in
block 2 in
the town
for $82
and built
a twostory
wooden
continued
on page 22
Linda Hess and Earl Price unveiled both the Empire College marker and Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586 historical marker.
Courtesy photo
2012 Business Directory |Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce 21 Empire College, Lodge
Members of the Collin County Historical Commission were
present to help dedicate the historical markers. Courtesy photo
Members of the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586 were present to
help dedicate the historical marker. Courtesy photo
22 Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce | 2012 Business Directory
continued from page 21
building facing west on Warren Street.
On March 27, 1900, the lodge helped the
Farmersville Lodge No 214 with the laying
of the cornerstone for the First Baptist
Church of Farmersville.
On May 28, 1904, the Empire Lodge
bought the J. E. Davis brick building on
the northwest corner of the Nevada square
for $2,500; the firm of Evans and Gooch
bought the old wooden building for $225.
On May 9, 1927, the lodge was destroyed
by the massive tornado that killed 27
people, injured 75 and destroyed the town
square.
The lodge collected $1,303 in donations
from fellow lodges and $1,000 from the
Grand Lodge and took out a loan for $1,250
for the construction of a new building.
The academy building burned in 1914
after it was given to the Bear Creek School.
The Bear Creek School District continued
for many years until it was consolidated
with the Community Independent School
District. c
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